Tragedy on Princeton Explodes Gun Kills Notables
Detroit Advertiser reports confirmation of a catastrophic explosion aboard the steamer Princeton. A Washington correspondent details the burst of the big gun and lists Gov. Gilmer Judge Upshur Commodore Kennon Col. Gardner Virgil Maxcy and others killed or severely wounded. Further particulars promised.
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Detroit
Princeton
Gov
Gitmen
Ursnun
Virort Maxcy
Com. Kennan
Col
Ganonen
Extraordinary
Special Express
Baltimore Sun
Washington
Wrasimnaton City
Delock
District of Columbia
United States
Cabinet
Congress
Union
Stockton
Alexandria
Gilmer
Judge Upshur
Commodore Kennon
Col. Gardner
New York
Virgil Maxcy
Mir Jland
Col. Benton
W. Tyson
Wickliffe
Upshur
Secretary of War
Megers
J. W. Tyson
Mercury
Calamity at sea leaves several injured in blast
Eyewitness accounts describe a horrific explosion aboard a ship. Vand face was burned, Col. Benton and Judge Phelps were stunned, and many crewmen and passengers sustained injuries while others escaped largely unharmed. The blast shattered bulwarks and scattered debris as officials narrowly avoided worse fate.
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Col. Benton
Phepé
Mrestack
Mr. Tyson
Philadelphia
Sam
Judge Phelps
Vermoft
Mr. Strickland
Miss Woodbery
Miss Cooper
Captain Reed
Mr. Wells
Miss Woodbury
New Hampshire
Gov. Gilmer
Whig Triumphs In Buffalo Rochester Majorities Rise
Whig campaigns glow in Buffalo and Rochester as majorities swing in their favor. Buffalo elects Mayor by 213, Justice of the Peace by 263, seven of ten Aldermen, three of five Supervisors. Rochester chooses Allen to be Mayor by a record 88611, Chamberlain named Marshal by 81, four of five Supervisors Whig. Detroit Advertiser notes Allen the Poor Man's friend with large mayoral margin. Orem C Constasy appointed Commissioner of Internal Improvement to replace Thomas W Wexus amid Rail Road support. Senate confirmation follows amid strong opposition from Free Press on church and state issues. Abner and Moody not present.
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Rochester
Buffalo
Henry Clay
Allen
Over & M
John Allen
Detroit Advertiser
Wy Ouyer C. Constacy
Thomas W. Wexus
Orem
Senate
Abner
Moody
Dr. Comstock
Railton
Triitos Lqule
Michigan Senate actions on foreclosure bill and tax bill
In the Michigan Senate on March 8 unfinished business recited the foreclosure bill. Howell urged reconsideration of its third reading, Patterson proposed seven percent instead of ten, Starkey opposed clauses conflicting with the act, and Shearee argued the bill did not benefit farmers. Amendments were debated, most adopted or rejected, and the bill passed. The tax bill conference report and a joint resolution to move the Capitol to Ann Arbor, with McMiller altering, were also discussed.
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Senate
T. Howell
Patterson
Starkey
Shearee
Committee of Conference On
Ann Arbor
Mackinac
Erbert
MC Miller
Protection to America and the Death of Leaders in 1840s
A late 1840s narrative discusses the death of notable leaders including Governor Gilmer and Judge Upshur, notes a sobering effect on Congress, and contrasts Whig and Loco Focus factions. It predicts Van Buren’s tariff stance, fears subtreasury revival, and frames Free Trade as his actual position. The piece touts Clay and Whig Organization against Van Buren's supporters.
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Harrison
Henry Clay
van Buren
Battle Creek
Tribune
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Wool tariff boosts wool growing and domestic manufacture
The piece argues that protective duties on imported wool raise wool prices and enrich farmers while promoting U S mills. It cites New York price currents from 1843 to 1844, notes a 50 percent price rise, and claims increased demand spurs new loom ventures in Boston. It warns against anti tariff Democrats opposing American industry and urges voters to support Whigs in upcoming town elections.
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New York
N. Y
Slade
United States
England
Boston
Cotswolds
Leicesters
Lincolnshires
Great Britain
Clay Club formation in Tekonshe township meeting
At a March 2, 1844 Whigs meeting in Tekonsha Calhoun County plans were laid for a Clay Club to back Henry Clay. Officers elected include Iramen Granger as President and W G Southworth as Corresponding Secretary. The club adjourned to meet March 23 in Tekonsha village and urged publication in the Marshall States.
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Eprron
Tekonsha
Calhoun
Allen
Southworth
Clay Club
Henry Clay
Kentucky
Joseph Hemenway
M. Hadsell
G. Randell
Amen Granger
David Watson
John Randell
Gilbert Randell
Ira Haze
J. H. Southworth
W. G. Southworth
Marshall Statesmap
Tekonshe Village
Nobody and the “Somebody” in the genealogy tale
A speaker debates the playful confusion between Nobody and Somebody in a rambling letter, joking that divine or fictional kinship must exist with figures like Adam and the Chinese genealogical tree. The narrator promises a brief sketch of life and adventures to justify the comparisons and possible fame.
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Eprron
Anabeth
Arthurs
Iva
Chrisendett
Euditonine
Bethan Adam
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J. Washington Tyson
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Maryland
Mr. Gardner
Ennon
Navy Department
Mr. Upshur
Sykes
New Jersey
Maxcy
Gardner
Keanga
Michigan
Pacenale
Statesman
Baron
America
le Te
Tyler
Howaes
Board of Supervisors
Court House
Poe
Communications
Tha Statonmag
Tephirir
Sol
Farest
Heaven
Loth
Dim
James V. Watson
States Ini Tokonsha Clay Club
E. Allen
Prest. WS
Southworts
Sec’y
Central Railroad
Kalamazoo
St. Joseph's
Pai
Sumo Tig
Iim
Kalimazoo
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