Britannia Arrives in Boston Amid Broad Telegraph Dispatches
The Britannia arrives in Boston Saturday morning with Liverpool dates of the 19th. Reports from New York to Albany then telegraphed to Buffalo. Grain market changes are minimal while London dispatches note battles at Pal Alto and Resada and a Royal health update. The Pope is dead and Mexican funds react to Rio Grande news amid global trading shifts.
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England
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Mantevilea
Roarket
London
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U.S
New Orleans
Virginia
Philadelphia
Fragments From Matamoros Field Notes With Wolves
Correspondent describes scenes in Matamoros including dead soldiers on a field, wolves feeding, and reactions of local citizens. The letter reflects fear, observations of climate, beauty of residents, and speculative causes for the wolves’ behavior.
Late and Interesting from Tampico War Dispatch
Extract from a Tampico dated June 13 1846 recounts a naval action near the river entrance. The ship attacked a fortified position with gunboats, firing 70 shells and 29 round shot. The assault included boats at night guided by the captain, facing a dangerous bar and sentries, as crews pressed toward the fort and show of force.
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Norfolk Herald
Tampico
U.S
St. Marys
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Holt
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Free Trade Debate and Peel’s Ministerial Policy Discussed
A fragmentary excerpt argues for abolition of the Whig tariff of 1843 and adoption of a pro Free Trade, anti-protection stance. It criticizes low duties for harming money markets and national credit, while urging removal of selfish interests blocking freer trade.
Unclear Note From SEER City EM on Livi Contest
The reader reports a garbled message from a SEER City EM unit relating to a conveyance and references a forthcoming contest. The exact details are unreadable, but the note implies preparation for the next day's event with implied duties or results to be announced.
The British Grain Market debate on tariffs and grain deals
An 1846 Statesman column argues editors should consider facts on free trade. It contends England can import grain cheaply from continental markets, hindering American wheat exports, and questions the benefits of opening British ports. It stresses labor costs, transport, and reciprocal effects on farmers in the United States and Europe.
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Intertenmer
Hullod
Atlantic
Nusate
Poland
Europe
Great Britain
United Sites
Dark Sea
Birmera
America
Urging early action for Whig victory in county election
The article urges prompt decisive organization to mobilize every Whig voter for the fall election, avoiding noisy campaigning, stressing vigilance in nominating conventions, and a strong public expression of opinion to secure a decisive win. It notes a civic excursion and a tragic drowning incident, with details of the day’s events, weather, and local mood.
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Partics
Tiene
Evir Kean
Congress Passes Tariff Bill in House Vote of 14 to 93
Report of a heated House debate ends with the tariff bill passing by 14 to 93. The measure removes duties on tea and coffee to win Democratic votes, with opposition noting revenue concerns and potential Senate approval. A substitute revenue plan is hinted at, aiming to reconcile majorities in both chambers.
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Newark “Daily Advertiser
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The Democratic Friends' Troubles and Bank Scandals
Reports from the Western states depict Democratic leaders denouncing Polk and accusing him of treachery while the press shows partisan complacency. Bank collapse at River Raisin threatens losses, with creditors likely to bear the burden. Copper region accounts promise ore abundance and cooler Lake Superior weather. New Hampshire splits districts under federal act, while hot week temperatures drive firemen to secure wheat yields.
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Toledo
Indiana
Merarn
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Col. Froon
Free, Press
Nyor
Henry A. Skufts
Malden
Chin
Michigan Garden
City Hall
Jake Ital
Ashour
Ivell
Lake Superior
Persecutions and Debate Spark Faith and Slavery Discourse
Relgious intelligence from Meceny in Turkey notes Christian perseverance amid persecutions, while American religious and political currents debate slavery and representation. Rev Warzon of Newark receives a $6,701 donation. missionary journeys to Canton, China occur. Boston church sites expand. Michigan and Massachusetts voices push abolition. Senate representation and New York politics draw sharp critiques of slaveholding power in the Union. A Fulton Bank burglary adds a local crime note as well.
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Nev
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Peay
Southern Baptist Board of Foreign Missions Cailed
New York
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China
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Desa
Koe
New York City
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Boatan
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Congregational Association of
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Kilpatrick Nominated for Senate and Maine Counts
The piece notes Thomas M. Kilpatrick of Kent County named for the Senate race. It mentions Maine voters and references Whigs, Patriots, and various regional political movements. The text blends commentary on Scotland connections and U S politics with scattered names and places.
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Led‘ong
Beth Gregory
Detroit
Scotland
Yan Pal
Thomas M.kilpatrick
Fextt Co
Maine
U. S
Preessy
Guy
Evans Ta Rennin
Jon Hant
Kyi
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