Disastrous Social Flight Ends in Ruin for Ida and Cousins
Ida Moore and her cousins Helen and Lizzie Moore face fashionable temptations in New York society. A theater outing with Mrs. Van Courtland leads to awkward encounters with Mrs. Ellery and Miss Lindsey. Helen and Lizzie return home, while Ida marries Adolphus Ellery, who soon gambles away her fortune and flees to Europe, leaving Ida to be cared for by her disapproving but loving parents.
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Willsee
Ida
Bunker's
Forrest
Lizzie
Ache Aber
Miss Lindsey
Demme
Venus
Mann
Mary Lindsey
Serena
Paradise
Courtland
Lindsey
Ieould
Arona
Pique
Mwell
Sveiridy
Mog
Figzard's
Tarleton
Parry
Mre
Ellery
Adytihe
Adolphus Ellery
Miss Taylor
Verne
Calerie
Lizzie Moore
Mrs.Ellery
Iea
Europe
The Strength of Tyranny and Moral Precepts
Poem discusses tyranny’s bonds and the value of labor, liberty, and nature. It contrasts rulers with the working swain and argues that true power lies in honest toil and self rule, then lists Jefferson’s maxims for prudent living and civic responsibility.
Polk's Cabinet Ties in U S Politics Amid Transition
The Nashville Whig reports President elect Polk facing cabinet reshuffles as Tyler era figures may depart or be retained. The piece notes a potential broadening of the administration with new materials, amid outcry from some factions and cautious public demonstrations in Nashville.
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Albany Hing Dow Herd
Amd Ieee
Kno
Naw Voit Valle 'Ing
Apme
Poxn
Tyler
Poll
United States
Polk
Syell
Mr. Polk
Late From Texas Intelligence in New Orleans Gazette
From Galveston dates of the 16th instant a Galveston report notes Major Donelson now charged with U S Assizes to examine, awaiting the Secretary of State. Captain Eliio the British Charge to Texas expected to return. Ashbel Smith rumored to seek Secretary of State post, Judge Ocheltree to head Treasury, Ternell to be minister to France. Crops described as abundantly produced, no Mexican threat anticipated. Bourgoise d Organne sent to Texas to survey and plan large settlement project. favorable signals reported from the West.
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Texas
New Orleans
Galveston
Donelson
United States
Exaa
Eliio
Houston
Ashbel Smith
Europe
Ocheltree
Treasury Department
Ternell
Smith
France
Mexico
M. Bourgoise d'Organne
Selention
Debates on Whig Defeat and Locofoco Alliances
A fragmentary editorial critiques the Whig party collapse amid a broad Locofoco alliance. It attacks demagogues, moneyed influence, and sectional shifts, arguing the triumphs were not principled and that annexation of Texas was not a popular verdict. It contrasts unity in Locofoco ranks with Whig internal divisions and infers looming party strife.
Whig Reflections on Election and Principles in Union Life
The piece argues Defeated Cray supporters would rather be defeated with Cray than triumph with Pere, urging Whigs to abandon unfaithful allies. It praises native, educated citizens for a large native majority while condemning foreign voters drawn to Polk. It foresees foreigners diluting the Republic and predicts spoils divisions will weaken opponents like a Delilah’s shears.
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Henry Gray
Cray
Benedict Arnold
Polk
Republic
Manhoold
Syten
Delilah
Magnanimity or mockery in victory speech
The Expounder derides the so called magnanimity of victory in Marshall after an election. He condemns a congratulatory speech at the Court House and accuses the democracy of lies fraud and contempt. He questions noble magnanimity and likens the boast to the behavior of a jackass toward a prostrate lion.
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Rocofoco
Marshall
Court House
Jackass
Lion
The Cry of Prescription in an 1840s Debate
The article rails against presumed proscriptions after a Locofoco victory, blaming tariff repeal fears for job losses among workers. It argues Whig tariff of 1842 boosted industry, cites Polk’s stance, and warns manufacturers will cut output to shield protected European rivals, framing protests as early proscriptions. The prose attacks opponents’ logic and predicts further labor unrest.
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James K. Polk
America
Europe
Eit
Political dispatches span Missouri New York and Ohio
Telegraph notes elections and senatorial moves across states including Missouri Benton and Aldrich as U S Senators, New York appointments to fill vacancies, Whig gains in Ohio led by Thomas G sor, and local legislative updates from North Carolina Virginia and Kentucky with figures, resignations, and party alignments.
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