Stationery scandal and political wire workers winds of Michigan
A lengthy critique targets Loco Foco legislators over stationery costs, pen and cane fantasies, and graft rumors. The piece urges voters to end party shackles, favor honest leadership, and recalls debates on Governor candidates and Senatorial aims in the western region.
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Themembera
Inez
Loco Foto
Alphadelphia Tocsin
Senate
House of Representatives
Michigan
Weel
Franklin Merit in Electric Discovery Debate
A historical notice argues Dr. Franklin should be credited with the discovery of electricity’s identity and methods. It cites Lardner’s lectures and traces 1700s debates, praising Franklin’s experiments and European reception, while acknowledging prior conjectures and other claimants.
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Pakaha
Dr. Pegakstn
Iiscovery
M. Atago
R ? Aia Yeeg
Nollet
M. Mda
Franklin
Transactions of Philosophical Societies
Hearly
France
Ater
Lardner
Wall
Gray
Europe
M. M. Daubard
Delor
Philadelphia
Coifner
Stephen Gray
Calibard
Maynooth endowment debate and international market notes
Reported items from London and Paris describe ongoing Maynooth College bill debates and ministerial stances, with O Connell urging higher rent and Peel tones. Foreign notes mention Texas annexation talk, trade, emigration from Scotland to Canada, intrigues in France, and Swiss amnesty plans amid unsettled European affairs. The roundup includes a deadly Ashton accident, Puckler Muskau’s sale, and Napier’s expedition nearing end.
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Eeveor
Britta
Howit
Boston
Sringiriy
Littlesnewés
Maynooth
Cotton
Pobsti
Texas
Oregon
London
Highlands
Scotland
Cannada
Tewag
Paris
Peigland
France
Aroba
Aden
Peere
Pitiere
Victor Eugo
M. Bertin de Vaux
Journal Des Debates
Puckler Muskau
Guith
Edmund Alnsfeldt Weiswaller
Morning Chronicle
Ashton
Thame
Ineland
O'Conell
Maynooth College
O'Connell
Peel
M Gnizat
Chamber of Departes
Gihult
Dozon and Taillander
Sygia
Smyrna
Sthult
Beyrout
Syria
Mount Lebanon
Damaseus
Mecca
Calcutta
Charles Naplet
New Orleans Picayune May Lt Later from Texas
The steamship New York from Galveston to New Orleans arrived with Galveston papers to the 6th. Passengers included Major Donalson U.S. Charge and Gov. Yell of Arkansas. Gen. Houston and family reached Galveston on the 13th, planning to visit Texas government seats then return to the U.S., eager to see General Jackson before his death. Commodore Moore and General Houston quarrel frame an address to Texans over annexation.
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New Orleans Picayune
Texas
New York
Wright
Galveston
Major Donalson
U. States
Yell
Arkaneas
Houston
Trinity
Jackson
Wicktide
Geni ‘Pal
Commodore Moore
Himeell
Hooston
Uch
E. Allen
Houstop
Je-Gome
Visible atmosphere shown as azure vault of color
The piece argues the atmosphere is not invisible but colored, though faint. It notes the sky’s azure vault is independent of celestial bodies and explains color perception via reflection in small quantities. It compares ocean depth tint to illustrate how color emerges only at scale, praising divine wisdom in creation.
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Quyaier
Megour
Ldet
Read. Org
Wilson
Jackson
Eghall
Savill
Mill Pond
Lam
James Donnelly
Ele
Albert Wilson
Nolle
Teould O
Civilization ideals and national character
The piece reviews Victor Hugo on civilization’s foundations, listing the useful, just, beautiful, God and true ideas as drivers. It assesses a nation’s progress by comforts, government, property security, family sanctity, knowledge diffusion, religious purity, and arts. It critiques contemporary governance and mass education, noting excess partisanship and rising public distrust.
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Victor Hugo
Angel Apa
Old Baptist split and public morals raise concerns in Marshall
A Marshall letter-writer condemns “Places of Entertainment” and vice, citing a New York conference split over a Bishop and urging authorities to close immoral venues. The piece recounts a troubling scene where a hungry child seeks food, laments ruined families, and critiques local enforcement and political factions amid broader church dissension.
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Marshall
Kam
Jond
Sajid
Flo
Doy
Cazaror
Justice sentences Phair to fourteen years in prison
A reader letter from Tar Prosecutine Arrongey criticizes the South East bias in Justice, arguing for harsher punishment and questioning the character of the unnamed antagonist. The missive calls for readers to expose leaks and reasserts stern views on the justice system.
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Phair
Wilson
Van Buren as 1848 candidate and political intrigue
Richmond dispatch reports that Van Buren may be the loco foco candidate for president in 1848 with allies pushing the plan in New York and beyond. It notes Buchanan’s pledge on the 1842 tariff, cabinet tensions, Polk’s war fever, and cautious stance toward Britain. Also items on trade receipts, Maine to New York mail settings, Oregon views, and a Boston fire.
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Westenx Riours
Talamazoo
Ransom
Loco Foco
Gazella
West
Senate of the United Sates
Lewis Case
Detroit
Ohio
Michigan
Waantraton City
van Buren
Pulk
White House
New York
Wright
Cass
Buchanan
Dallas
Polk
Mexico
England
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Richmond Whig
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U. S. Journal
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York Morning News
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