Mystery of the Marketman and Jessie’s Courage
In a tale of crime and conscience, Jessie argues the murderer’s guilt lies in the conscience, while Austin struggles with remorse after a night of disordered memories. Their bond grows as the marketman seeks penitence and a clergy visit follows his submission to the law, ending with reflections on moderation and poetic promise. The Rochester American notes Clay, Filmore, and Northern delegates at Niagara Falls and Baltimore.
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Murier
Jessie
Austin
Smith
Thomas
Thero
Jassie
Coward
Saally
Thomas Austin
Clay
Filigare
Rochester American
Niagara Falla
Delegaton
Daltimore
Filmore
Whigs face fate of convention over antislavery policy
The Whig state convention is urged to unite on anti slavery goals and support Smith’s nomination, warning that Democratic attacks and Southern influence threaten Whig ascendancy. The piece stresses enforcing anti slavery in territories, opposing slave power, and reconciling party divisions to advance free labor.
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Tate
Smith
Unclear OCR fragment cites delegates and committees
Fragmentary text lists delegates and committee names with unclear dates and places. Names such as VAN DIK KE, E G BERMAN, OWEN, BARSTOW appear in a partial roster for a central committee meeting dated August 18th, with garbled context and missing details.
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Representa
Berman
Owen
Barstow
Deirsit
No-Party President Faces Political Guillotine Crisis
The piece describes opposition anger after a no party candidate becomes president, accusing him of breaking pledges and punishing enemies. Supporters claim he has no private aims or party projects, pledges or enemies, and will govern for the country. Locofoco factions press for accountability as the political clash intensifies.
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Allison
Locofoco
ali_hte
Goa
Taylor
Locafoco
Baltimore
Socoforos
The Next Congress and Whig Prospects in 1850s
The article argues that late elections suggest no clear working majority for either party in the next Congress. It blames Southern Whigs and local factionalism for weak outcomes, notes free soil influence, and predicts a Whig administration only if a clear House majority forms. It criticizes press partisans and comments on Wilmot proviso and local editorials.
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Focofoco
Congress
Free Soil
State Journal
Edita
Tocal
Washington
Wilmot Provincia
Locofoco
Cincinnation & Locofor0
Whig Strength Cited as New York Politics Unite
The article describes a split within the opposition in New York with the Wilmot faction failing to unite. It notes the Whig party remains solid, having captured public favor through patriotic liberal measures and stable governance. It closes with a wish for similar blessings across the state.
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Echasian
Wilmot
New York
Tthun
Slavery Agitation Debate Drawn From Historic Roots
The Detroit Free Press cites Hartford Convention Federalists and the Washington Union to argue slavery has long occupied the public mind. It notes early republic leaders, including Jefferson, argued against slavery, and that the Union and Free Press faces opposition from the “Wunker” press and opponents within the Whigs. The piece portrays slavery as an enduring, nationwide issue challenging national harmony.
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Detroit Free Press
Hartford Convention
Washington Union
Ritchie
Union
New England
Republic
Afr
Jefferson
Gov. Coles
Clay
Iwunker Press
Free States
Frea Press
New York Union Convention Shows Deep Party Rift
A late New York convention exposes the split between the Free Goll and Hunker factions. The piece argues unity is impossible due to opposing views on the Territories and Congress power, predicting leaders will pursue public plunder rather than honest accord.
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N. York
Gallatin Biographical Sketch and Public Service Record
The Courier notes a detailed biographical sketch of Gallatin highlighting his rise in Jefferson's cabinet and his leadership roles. It traces his service from Secretary of the Treasury under Jefferson through negotiating the peace and shaping diplomatic work in London Paris and Ghent. It also recalls his declined offers of Secretary of State Navy and Vice President in 184.
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London
Mr. Gallatin
Adams
Mr. Clay
Great Britain
Paris
Wurtemburg
Count Gallatin
United States
Netherlands
Great Ditain
Ghent
Mrr. Gallstio
Maciean
Navy
Monroe
Democratic Party
Foreign News Briefs From Aug Weather And Markets
A Boston express report notes Halifax delay due to heavy weather, with Canada arriving late. Liverpool market activity shows steady prices and cheerful demand in trade, with crops promising abundance and a cotton demand rising in manufacturing districts. Reports mention Queen’s Ireland reception, cholera on ship Impressed, and fiscal deficits discussed by ministers. Garibaldi engagements, Armenian arrivals, and Hungarian movements are also referenced with scattered updates.
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New York
Boston
St. Johns
Thoreday
Canada
Halifax
Liverpool
Department of Trade
Julian Corona
Tresend
Ireland
London
Minster of Finance
Seppe
Homa
Garibaldi
Venice
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Ot Jackson
Gen. Taylor
John Q. Adams
Libellee
Burke
Patent Office
Locofoco Prees
Ees C
Hubbard
Donorere
Detroit
New York Union Convention
Coder
Scientific American
LAE Foreign News
Baing
Doubtlees
Younh
Lily
Dem Arace
Stati
Profern
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