Paris News and American Trade Reflections 1843
The Journal des Debate previews American manufacturing rise and diversification, noting France’s view of growing U S exports, shifts in taste, and potential effects on European trade. It discusses Mr Clay and Mr Wise on tariffs and slavery, Texas fate, and possible annexation impacts. Reports from New Orleans Texas crops, Atmosphere Railway progress, and Albany greetings. Also mentions a Canadian bail law, a New York robbery, a murder sentence, and a Botany Club sleigh ride with fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Journal Des Debate
United States
England
Europe
Clay
London
la Preese
Wise
Texas
Manroa
Economist
Texag
Oregon
Washington
Henry Clay
Lexus
Detroit Free Press
Fraé Press
Louisville Journal
Mr. Clay
Louisville
Hugway
New Orleans
Markets and incidents from Detroit and distant towns
The Detroit market reports heavy roads and reduced wagon receipts over two to three days. Prices listed for butter, lard, potatoes, corn meal, grain, and various meats. From Agnes and New York briefs, markets drift quiet with downward tendency. Reports from Marsyart note bad roads, limited produce, with wheat, flour, pork, and butter prices. A murder case in Harrison County Ohio is described with graphic yet neutral wording. The Express truck theft case and Calhoun letter notes appear, along with political chatter about John Davis and Henry Clay. Temperance abstinence gains in a local church, and a Pontiac libel verdict against the Pontiac Tacksonise editors are mentioned. The Illinois convention and internal improvements news appear with brief editor opinions.
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Wareet
Detroit
Flont
Agnes
New York
Milan
Geneseo
Michigans
Ohio
Marsyart
Congress organized shows Loco Foco strength and Senate dignity
The House is organized to the satisfaction of Van Buren supporters with a Loco Foco Speaker and a gag rule, while the Senate retains dignity and independence. The Ways and Means committee is named six Anti Tariff and three Tariff men, including M'Kay, Lewis, Ingersoll, Dromgoole, Barnard, Weller, Chappel, and Norris, expected to back a tariff bill.
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Congress
House
van Buren
Loco Foco
Loco
Executive
Senate
Tyler
Clay
Webster
Calhoun
Committee of Ways and ‘Means
Messrs
J. J. M'Kay
N. C
de H. L. Lewis
Alb
J. R. Ingersoll
Dromgoole
Barnard
N. Y
Wellersp
Chappel
Norris
N. EL
Itia
Abolition in Crisis and Party Splinters
The article argues that abolitionists face a personal crisis as the House rejects the motion to strike out the petition rule. It accuses Liberty men and the Liberty party of aiding the opposing party, Blame targets Loco Focos for opposing petition rights, and asserts Whigs support broader liberty while Locos obstruct it. It critiques publications by the Expounler and details partisan dynamics in Congress.
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House of Representatives
United States
John Quincy Adame
Liberty Men
Congress
Loco Fees
Free States
Political Foco and Clay in the 1840 U S race
The piece argues Henry Clay has rising chances to win the presidency, with Van Buren and Calhoun as rivals. It defends Clay’s steadier, impartial leadership and notes Whig unity behind him. It cites New York electoral results and Whig strategy for 1844, highlighting party loyalties and dissent within factions.
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van Buren
Calhoun
Cass
Tecumseh
Bachanan
Mr. C
Loe Foca
Algo
Lindenwald
Henry Clay
Glenn
Baltimore
Loco Feco
Webster
Clay
Jude
Elis
Harrison
New York
Martin van Buren
The
Argus
Loco Foco
Kentucky
Abolition and party lines in Congress and press notes
The piece discusses Whig and Loco Foco votes on petition rights and gag rules, noting abolition’s impact in free states and its effect on elections. It cites the Signal of Liberty and Washington Globe, contrasts tariff views, and mentions Rochester and Mentz cases, ending with commentary on Cass and Election Day actions.
Pennsylvania Debates Whig Nomination in Congress
Historic debate shows 92 to 82 vote on admission of members and party alignments as Whigs back Clay over Van Buren. Reports discuss presidential prospects, Texas annexation feelings, and a critical shift in Pennsylvania toward a Whig state posture.
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New Ouveans
Galveston
London Mechanics
Dublin
Dalley
Clegg
Samuda
Wencone
Trotton Wer, Esq
City of
Albany
Poneroy & Co's Express
Utica
Carr
Dunn
District Court of
Wastenaw County
Botany
Clay Club
Sion
Hal Pa
Merchant's
Hems
Detroit Daily Advertiser
Suocaine Marver
Wheeling Times
Harrison County
Jena Atty
Albest
Pomenoy's Express
Copp
Drew, Robinson and Co
Union Bank of New York
Comptroller's Office
SM Wells Sone Arte-Proprietors
Express
Buffalo
West
Caesar
Srror Averuer
Robert Bailey
Oakland County
Pautine
Jackson Democrat
Wells
Lasew
Samuel Sherwood
Pontiac
Circuit Court of
Oakland
Pontiac Tacksonise
Supreme Court
Montey
Balgh
Eas
Whig Party
Loey-Focp
Signal of Liberty
Loco Foca
Liberty Party
Whiga
Signal Editor
Washington Globe
Friends of
Biome Industry
Bioner Jae Horst-Bensen
de. Biegler
Rochester
Germany
Menz
Mentz
Barty Fund
Haringburg
Borxep
Deata
Ed Edmunds
Union City
Nzoq
Sea
van Eyney
Harrisburgh Argus
Piper
Van
Will
Massachusetts
Rhode
New Jersey
Maryland
Delaware
Yeo
Carolina
Georgia
Louisiana
Teannes
Ole
Indiana
Niuet
Punney
Dsp
Bet Wyn
Powess
Pennsylvania
Paria
Immedi Asain Americay
Wahington
Jons
J. Dosxeguce
Les Issus
Estes Michigan
Kadrice Ly
Morse
Ecreu
Freeman
Fern
Mane
Ca Mercury
Eloustau
Zeverwoell
Philade
Gentieven
Sidney
St of the
Duff Green
Pestsy
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