British Captain Forces Entry Aboard American Vessel
Eyewitness account from Capt P C Dumas of the Cyrus of New Orleans describes a British brig of war led by Captain who boarded the American ship off Rio Janeiro on Aug 12. The British officers demanded papers, trampled the U S flag, seized the logbook, and threatened force, while the American crew prepared to defend the vessel and deny surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
P. C. Dumas
Cyrus
Rio Janeiro
Africa
Winit
Uthatedlort
Bosanquet
New Orleans
Vassel
Sam
Layill
Chin
Leame
United States
Pele
P.C. Dumas
Dumas
Adama
Tharrit Gay
Rio-Jansiro
Cyruz
Ong
Elphia
Presidential Electors and Congressional Roster Summary
A list of presidential electors including Jimin Niddle and K Green, Jr, plus congressional names Darius C. Jachkeon Norton Hw. B ho with. For Congress Henry W. Taylor of Calhoun Co and Senator Henry Acker of Jackson Co. Representatives Jonthvan Hart of Bate Creek and Elisha Thornton of Homer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimin Niddle
Cogswhely
K. Green, JR
Conghr
Darius C. Jachkeon
Norton HW
Congress
Henry W. Taylor
Calhoun Co
Henry Acker
Jackson Co
Representatives
Jonathvan Hart
Bate Creek
Elisha Thornton
Homer
Protective Tariff Foes and Supporters Face Off
The article contrasts the Loco Foco and Whig positions on the Protective Tariff, labeling the former as opposed to tariffs and the latter as defending the American System. It highlights James K. Polk and Henry Clay as two contrasting leaders, with Polk aligned against protection and Clay as its steadfast advocate. The piece notes the Baltimore convention’s choice of an ardent tariff opponent and argues the long battle over tariffs reflects deeper party divides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loco Focos
Congress
Loco Foco
House of Representatives
Baltimore
United States
South Carolina
James K. Porn
Henry Clay
Zetre
Polk
Washington Globe
Nation
Elena
Eastgman
New Hampshire
Eastmoisaya
Democratic Party
Henry
Indiana
McKay
Democratic’party
Ted
House
Senate
Polk and
Dallas
N. York
Battle mood and election hopes for the Whigs
A spirited appraisal of the upcoming electoral battles. Vermont New Jersey Delaware Ohio Maryland Pennsylvania Georgia and New York are cast as Whig strongholds, with emphasis on their decisive majorities and the pivotal role of New York in the national contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
New Jersey
Delaware
Ohio
Maryland
Political tract urges protective tariff and votes for Polk
The piece argues for a protective tariff to protect Michigan workers and domestic industry. It warns that free trade would flood markets with European wheat and goods, harming shoemakers tailors and mechanics, and urges Michigan Whigs to vote for Polk, Dallas, and Birney in the looming election. It denounces the Locos and stresses national honor and economic policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Michigan
Polk and
Dallas
Riotous Party Conflict in Philadelphia and National Choice
The piece critiques Locofoco and Native American alliances in Philadelphia politics. It notes Lizzyts, a Philadelphia riot figure and Native American leader, elected to Congress by Locofoco Native American coalition, with two Native Congressmen also Locos. It contrasts Whig vigor with a Rochester gathering of 100000 and argues a national crisis over two rival political systems led by Henry Clay or James K. Polk, debating independence and protection versus self-sustaining governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
G. Birney
Polk
Glay
Clay
Lizyts
Philadelphia
Congress
Locog
Loco Focos
Locos
Whigs
Cossition
Loco Foco
Euch
Torres G. Birmay
Liberty
Rochester
N. Y
Henry Clay
James KX
Gale devastates lake region. ships wrecked and lives lost
Report from the Buffalo Courier reproduced by the Detroit Daily Advertiser details a tremendous late week gale on the lakes causing extensive shipwrecks. The Julia Palmer, St Louis, Fulton, and Chattaque suffer damage. canal boats and a scow driven ashore with deaths. The White Lead Factory is demolished and multiple drownings occur including hotel domestics and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Courier
Detroit, Daily Advertiser
Julia Palmer
U.S
Thevanet High
Chattaque
Black Rock
Robert Fulton
Lesa
Fulton
Buffalo Ag
Fife
Court Street
Hoff
Washington
Political race notes from 1840s Virginia and beyond
The message surveys 1840 elections and party fortunes, noting Vermont assembly elections with Andrew Tracy as Speaker and William Slade as Governor nominee, Pennsylvania and North Carolina vote counts, and a Wayne County Pa editorial urging Birney Democrats to back Polk and Dallas. It mentions predicted Whig majorities in New Jersey and general party dynamics, hinting at national tensions and the fate of abolitionist movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Montpelier
Andrew, Tracy
Woodstock
William Slade
W.R. Shatter
Daniel Kellogg
Settiering
Slade
Polk
Henry Clay
Birney
Michigan
Tribune
Free Press
New Jersey
Ma.jority
Eccofacos
Bagg
Indigny
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Peelers
Charles Dicgrey
Marshall
Arza C. Robinson
Geo. D. Stillson
Battle Creek
Theron Hamilton
Burlington
George Woodruff
Joseph Chedley
John Dollcott
Albio
David Benton
Flomer
Philander Callender
Genvis
David A. Tichenor
Sheridan
Henry Lay
James K. Polk
Jefferson
Madison
Adams
Pennsylvania
Harrison
Shuck
Loco
Gay. Potter
Cavil
Calhoun
Lalac
Calhoun County
Erme
Voteger
Kavens
Brestaen Hal
Georgia
Virginia
Richmond
Old Dominion
New York Express
Columbus Statesman
Bartly
Whig
The
State Journal
North Carolina
Graham
Hoke
N. Hamp
Connecticut
New York
Jersey
Pennaylyn
Carolina
Alabamha
Mississippi
Lonigiana
Lennesere
Kentucky
Tillavis
Missouri
Arkansas
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