Our Position on the Nominating Ticket in Michigan
A fragmented political memo argues for supporting Littlejohn as a Whig nominee over Barry and discusses the implications for the legislature, governor, and party unity. It weighs principles, concessions to proslavery factions, and the danger of Wilmot Proviso resolutions shaping the next senate.
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FSA
Nidiepla
Littlejohn
Cass
Mdon
Barry
Raman Iom
Dreire
Psf
Liulejoln
Puat
Eedt
Wilmotsso
Gail Trihy
Ife
Michigan
Lutthmin
Whig State Convention and Free Soil Unity Debate
Protracted letters and editorials discuss Whig Western Michigan support for a union with the Free Soil and abolition factions, suggesting a strategic bid to defeat opponents. The piece cites local Detroit opinions, identifies anticipated ticket alignments, and envisions a unified front in Michigan with Linejohn and Coe and the aim of electing a reform government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Ue Free Demacy
Abolition Party
Detroit
Nbjoba
A Bridegroom's Probation in London Robbery Plot
A young Englishman famed for gambling seeks a wealthy bride to save his fortune. He marries a dull colonel's daughter, then travels toward London. Highwaymen intercept the carriage demanding either the bride or her dowry, exposing the suitor's true motive. The colonel reveals the suitor is a thief and rescues his daughter, sending the pretender away as the colonel and daughter return home with the dowry intact.
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Thomas
London
Pital
Rubin
Britain
Foreste
Cosc
Adventurara
Morever
Knave
Hutriende
A Nobleman's Mouse From Coleman's Letters England
From Coleman's Letters from England A Nobleman's Mouse details an English noble household daily life. It covers dining etiquette servants, table service, dress, morning routines, and the strict punctuality and elaborate hospitality in great houses, plus a wartime anecdote of Captain Randolph capturing a colonel for exchange in New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carriago
A Minute Man Captain Randolph of New Jersey
A Revolutionary era tale recounts Captain Nathaniel Fitz Randolph of New Jersey who refused a commission, led volunteers as a minute man, and planned to capture a British colonel at Staten Island by disguising as a servant and signaling a counter sign from his aunt’s house on the island. The nervy raid showcased local daring against British prowling depredations.
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Randolph
New York
New Jersey
Randulph
Randolla
Staten Island
Ean Island
Bald
Iim
Theplen
Rhadulph
Cilenrly
Nathaniel
Yaiy du Pot
Randolph Bres
Yankee Sergeant Holds Dolores Against Mexican Force
Seth Strong, a former jack-of-many-trades from the East, volunteers with a Texas regiment and defends a Dolores powder depot. After a dramatic stand, he evacuates with stores and defeats a pursuing Mexican force, claiming a memorable, if unofficial, feat on the Rio Grande.
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Mexico
Seth Strong
East
New Orleans
Corpus Christi
Washington
Rio Grande
Donat
Dulores
Cay
Tremking
Sergeant Strong
Taylor
Bliss
Siroog Shoul
Yankee
Giese
Nialoo
Sam
Alcado
Bat Ardig
Jerusalem
Con. Taylor
Dean Gixrar
Dolores
Ty Dolores
L Setle Strong
Serg't Strang
Sontag Aids German Struggling Mother and Daughters
Eye opening anecdote recounts Madame Sontag aiding a penniless Darmstadt mother and her three children in Paris. A livery servant delivers 8000 francs and future support, enabling schooling and a Berlin Conservatory student to rise as a star on the German stage. Generosity transforms hardship into renewed hope and moral uplift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madame Sontag
Opera
Sontag
Sue
Darmstadt
Paubourg du 'Tempts
Chautien d’Antin
Meir
Darnstadt
Sfe
Conservatory of
Berlin
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Hs Maa
Lee
Leghl
Ingham County
Inghany
Citi- Wacken
Pauly
Linejohn
Coe
Free Soilers
Molle
Locofoco
Kalamance Opie
Lelin
Jackson
Flaving
J. Li
Rales ' Soniye
Winaroty
Tong Brother
Natore
Tighe
Iria
Earth
Naiure
Coleman
England
Egger
Indies
Bredd
Buster
Alice
Berti
Dey
Ipbotiched
Eos Eee
Baler
Gronay
Naveners
Tna Kinetsi Mognen Siva
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