Waterville tariff debate sparks Democratic clash in Maine
An incident in Waterville centers on Congressman Clifford of Maine as he defends the tariff and wool prices. A Clinton man challenges him on wool cost changes from 26 cents in 1841 to 40 cents now, prompting Clifford to blame German protectionism. The exchange ends with partisan quips and a note on Philadelphia riots and Native opposition in the press.
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Waterville
Clifford
Congress
Maine
Clinton
Germany
Europe
Locofoco
Henry Clay
Democratic Review
Michigan
Claya
Clay
Elenry IV
Chaslotte
Eaton Co
Ma. Lewis
Loco Foco
Eaton
Ingham
Exton Rapids
Minos McRoserve
Bulitor
Eaton County
Taylor
Lozo Focos
Henry Cray
Coon Emblem Rivalry and Michigan Whig Nominations
A pole and box contraption in Warren county pits a coon against a rooster as a Locofoco emblem clash ends with the coon triumphing over the omitted mascot. Michigan Whigs marshal candidates for Congress in Detroit Enwin Lawrence Pontiac Kalamazoo Henry W Taylor and others, amid contesting districts and partisan enthusiasm.
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Rica Jore
Warren County
Michigan
Congress
Eastern
Detroit
Enwin
Lawrence
Northern
Pontiac
Geo. W. Wisner
Western
Kalamazoo
Henry W. Taytorn
Cne
Tribune
Free Trade and British Influence Stir Debate in America
The article argues against British free trade, warning it would crush American industry and provoke retaliation. It cites London Times material showing funds raised to spread Free Trade tracts in the United States, including notable Manchester subscriptions, and questions the motive of a party favoring Free Trade while supporting tariffs. The piece acclaims American industry and warns against foreign influence on policy.
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Great Britain
England
London Times
New York
United States
Manchester
Murray
Lord Prognst
A & J Demon
George Square
Charles Teenan
A Anderson
William Gemmil
Robert Dalgi H
John Whitehead
George Sulth
John Ker
James Oswald
AW G Miehill
J Ballantine
Jin Young
Robert Stewart
Bett Voown
Philiothints
Free Trade Prospect in 1844 Election Debate
Wade and other speakers rally for Free Trade, denouncing protection as harmful. They claim foreign influence funds Free Trade efforts in New York and promote Polk and Dallas. Opponents defend the 1842 Tariff as essential, arguing repeal would flood the country with cheap imports and harm American workers.
Polk split over tariff dispute dominates Pennsylvania lines
In Dickinson township Cumberland Democrats publish resolutions backing a protective tariff and denouncing James K. Polk as hostile to their views. A committee’s letter asking Polk for his tariff stance remained unanswered after four weeks. The meeting urged preservation of American industry and warned against British influence, while mocking Polk’s political position and urging opposition if he remains silent.
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James K. Polk
Democratic Party
Loco Foco
Polk
Congress
Loto Foro
Carlisle
Dickinson “Township
Gen. Miller
Gov. Polk
Gover
Cumberland Democrats
Pennsylvania
Democrats
Delhogn
Polkites
Ridicolun
Femate Sem Seminary Opens for Public Use
A former Mier be Boerock school opened for the psig on September 30. Enza B. Cor Young ledigs from the country cap. Be fanished with rooms to the building, Marshall Lyceum, he annecting of Ib HL fe ther ee ae the Marshal on of BAAN. rebatl, 909 Thath fiat let sat 7 o'clock p. mi. 'sept. $4, ton : ND SOE, secretary.
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Femate Sem Seminary
Mier Be Boerock
Psig
Enza
B. Cor Young Ledigs
Marshall Lyceum
Baan
Rebatl
Fiat
P. mi
Soe
Marshall
F. W. Shearman
Saturn
Evatios Agint
A. Sweet
Y. Hyson
Hyson
Imperial
Java
Sammatia
St. Domingos
Jamaica
Rico
New Orleans
White Haven
Woolsey and
Woosey
Porto Rico
Virginia
Kentuck
Differnet
Segars
la Norma
Prisci & Also
Detroit
Jederson
George Ansley
Deceasth Tate
Michigan
Calhoun County Protate Court
Ufgressil Basle
Heal Estate
Grante Robinson
Stephe
Sai
Cense
Protas
Heny
A. J. Phelps
Praiie University
William M. Smith
Laks Enis
Benith
Pilwea
Mass Meeting Prospects in Western New York Whigs
A Rochester letter praising the Whig ticket led by Millard Fillmore notes broad support across New York and beyond. It describes an October 2 gathering of Whigs from New York and neighboring states, with anticipated leaders like Daniel Webster, Gonwin, Cassius M. Cray, Guaiton, and Benmen and signals strong campaign momentum and hospitality for attendees. The piece also critiques the Democrats and praises Michigan's Democratic endorsement of Van Buren.
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Millard Fillmore
New Yorks
Wilkin
Igall
Albany Argus
Syracuse
New York
Ulster
Rochester
Daniel Webster
Whig
Aiff
Gonwin
Ohio
Casssius M. Cray
Texas
Guaiton
Delaware
Eighth District
Lcos
Wad-worth
Fiere
Fragmented note on political dissent and rebellion terms
The text references a Thomas W. Dorr affair and a governor conflict, recalling a bloody event tied to a Rhode Island political dispute. It mentions accusations of treason, arson, and violent proposals, with outward concerns about bloodshed in streets and loyalty during a conversion event.
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Republic
Providence
Thamar W. Dorr
Bron
Thomas W. Durr
Chepache Cie
Tor
Thomas
East India Pepper Tree Found Growing from Spilled Coffee
In a garden near New York a peculiar plant sprouted after a few pepper grains mixed with spilled East India coffee. Sylvanus Webster notes the plant grew rapidly, reached fourteen inches, smells of pepper, and is deemed a genuine East India Pepper Tree. Also reports a marriage notice for Sara Hosart and Jane Loffey in Brooklyn.
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Sylvanus
New York
M. W.jacobus
Brooklyn
Li Sara Hosart
Union City
Mise Jane Loffey
Andrew T. Goodrich
Died at the Quater Mitts child dies at nine years
A brief obituary notes the death of S Harnixaton aged nine, a cherished pupil at Sunday and day school. The message fondly recalls his intelligence and affection, his place in family and church circles, and views death with Christian consolation, promising heavenly fellowship.
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Quater Mitts
Kouris
S. Harnixaton
Ise
Dsen
Earth
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Anks
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Union
Nashville
Waik Merting
Wade
St. John’s
New York City
Empire Club
Dallas
James II
van Buren
Alblon
Wesleyan Seminary
C.F. Stock
Albion
Beethoven Society
Homer
Bie Marshall
St SY
Polk and Dallas
Pattell
Baltimore
M, van, Buren
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