The Galphin Claim and Political Hypocrisy
The piece argues the Galphin claim was likely a treaty with Indians giving lands or values with little compensation. It critiques Whig attacks on government funds, recalls Swartwout and Van Buren eras, and accuses current Whigs of defending a misappropriation, urging readers to see party inconsistency.
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Wm. Penn
Pennsylvania
Galphin
Swartwout
Martin van Buren
Strartwouters
Whig Party
Clebis
van Buren
Paty
Harrison
Congress
Ogle Spoon
Crown
Great Britain
Georgia
United States
Lucifer
Michael
Pat Harrison
Tyler
Galplin
Indias
Iate
Britain
Gory Ramsay Steamboat to Ascend Mississippi for Exploration
The Mississippi steamer Gory Ramsay is described as built above St Anthony Falls and planned for an exploring voyage to test river navigability. The report cites a copied letter from the St Louis Republican for fuller details on the boat and nearby country.
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Ramsay
Mississippi
St. Anthony
St. Louis
Ihe
Griffith steamer disaster claims two hundred lives
The Griffith steamer burned at dawn near Cleveland with about 200 fatalities. Passenger totals were 253 steerage, 45 cabin, 25 crew. 40 were on the beach. Captain Rebie and family were among the last. No further details from yesterday’s mail.
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Griffith
Svenp
Cleveland
Rebie
Sentinel
Godey’s July number and Milwaukee land reform report
July issue of Godey’s Lady’s Book featured a Milwaukee land reform meeting report dated the 18th. The item notes progress of reform, opposition to Wilmot Proviso, and mentions Liberia expansion, Buffalo water works contract, and rail/railroad news across several states.
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Godey
Gidey
Milwaukee
van Amringe
Buffalo Water Works
Messie. Battin, Dugan, & Co
Niagara
Fort Porter
Paper to be started at Depere with Pennsylvania backer
Mr Jordan reports a new paper planned for Depere. A Pennsylvania gentleman will join, and locals have raised funds to start it. The backer says he will be there soon. The Nashville Convention adjourned on the 13th instant to reconvene six weeks after Congress adjourns.
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Byron Kilbourn
Milwaukee
Common Council
Holton
Jordan
Dapere
Pennsylvania
Nashville
Jen
Congress
Oshkosh wharf and storage growth boost town jobs
Dodge wharf and stores expand to serve all customers as Weed and Knapp finish their new warehouse foundation. Raymond opens a new stock of wares. Hamilton and Marquette celebrate Fourth of July with a planned excursion. Pennsylvnia lawmakers set a $25 penalty after August 21 for passing small banknotes. Jonesville reports a violent thunderstorm leaving yellow sulfur deposits.
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Messrs
Weed & Knapp
Oshkosh
THE NASHVILLE CONVENTION IN SESSION
The Nashville Convention gathers with nine states Virginia South Carolina Georgia Alabama Mississippi Texas Arkansas Florida and Tennessee represented by few delegates. Strong pro slavery resolutions and fierce opposition to Northern Democracy dominate debate while the paper cannot provide a full report.
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Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Texas
Arkansas
Florida
Tennessee
Foreign News Across Europe and Ireland in 19th Century Dispatch
The Asia from Liverpool reports on the Queen's birthday unrest as French and Russian ambassadors were absent from the metropolis. England fears rifts with France and Russia. Ireland weighs reform as viceroy offices may be cut, while emigration and rural paupers rise. Spain notes rare rain in Murcia stirring joy among children.
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Asia
Liverpool
Metropolis
England
France
Russia
Heuway
Louis Napoleon
Italy
Dr. Townsend
Pius IX
Spain
Murcia
Great Earthquake Shakes City Forcing Evacuations
The city endures repeated shocks with many buildings toppled and a mountainside fractured. Residents flee their homes seeking shelter in the open or aboard ships and boats anchored in the harbor. Strong tremors drive people to seek safety and evacute the area.
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Syereve
Phattity
Eclectic Journal notes and political summaries from Chicago and beyond
An item list from the Eclectic Journal of Education and Literary Review discusses its inaugural issue published in Chicago by C F Bartlett with rates for copies and agents. It also covers brief notices on railroad construction, weather at Albany, a lightning strike near Kenosha, census results for Boston, and political debates in Congress including public printing and the California Compromise bill with remarks by Hale Benton Seward and Walker.
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Chicago
C.F. Bartlett
Lake St
West
Rozent Barnwecu Ruerr
South Carolina
Exatore
Caroline
Kenosha
Boston
Joneth
Sivate
Walker
Union
Hale
Benton
Senate
California
Cuba
Seward
Chase
North West settlers rally as Supreme Court timber ruling debated
A letter to lumbermen discusses a Supreme Court decision extending 1831 timber protections to all timber on public lands. James Duane Dory outlines an amendment to limit penalties and preserve pioneer access, while the Briggs case clarifies indictable acts for cutting timber beyond naval reserves.
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Pinemea
Dory
Supreme Court
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
James Duane Dory
The
United States
Ephraim Briggs
Justice Catron
United
Easa
Fee
California legislative session records postponed adjournment notes
Fragmentary report shows a California legislature session with public printing and revenue items. The text mentions a motion for a compromise bill, a vote to adjourn, and references to Mr Doty and a committee on lands. The record indicates an early day order and adjournment scheduled for June 10.
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Mendin
California Revenue
Senta
HOUSE
Doty
California
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