Lessons of History on Liberty and Vigilance in Government
The essay warns that demagogues exploit public trust to seize power, urging citizens to maintain constant vigilance. It cites ancient Greece and Rome and parallels to contemporary rulers, stressing that liberty fades without tireless scrutiny and active citizen engagement against power grabs.
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Greece
Rome
Athens
Pissistratus
Senate
Augustus Cwsar
Julius Cesar
Annals of Nations
Administration’s Hired Electioneerers Allegation
The Richmond Whig paragraph reports Mr Extra Surra as an example of common administration spoils. It describes spaid canvassers in democracy garb, accused of plundering public funds. Rives questioned Extra William Smith on a government contract sale worth about 14000 and a one quarter share of proceeds, with a quarterly dividend near 3000 in specie.
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Extra Surra
Richmond Whig
Rives
Madison
Extra William Smith
Extra
Wagon from Chihuahua Brings 50,000 Bullion and 30,000 Specie
A Chihuahua bound wagon via Santa Fe arrived today in St. Louis with 50,000 in bullion belonging to Usidero and Olivarez and 30,000 in specie to John Kelly of Chihuahua. The convoy left Chihuahua around March 15 with about forty wagons. Including another arrival in May, the group has delivered about 200,000 in bullion and specie.
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Mexico
St. Louis
Chihuahua
Santa Fe
Messrs. Usidero and Olivarez
John Kelly
Chihauhan
Ohio loan taken by Ward for Messia Baring firm
The New York American reports a 400000 dollar six percent loan won by Mr. Ward acting for Messia Baring Brothers and Co London. The move ties the loan to the London banker firm and marks a financial action by an agent of Messia. The passage ends abruptly with details incomplete.
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New York American
Ohio
Ward
Messia
Baring, Brothers & Co
London
Hungarian Nobles Move to Wisconsin Land Rush
The Hungarian nobles plan large settlements in Wisconsin soon. They enter lands near Philadelphia merchant Sutherland and seek homes for friends who will emigrate. They are wealthy and intend to establish a substantial community in the territory.
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Wisconsin
Sutherland
Philadelphia
Curing Beef and Pork Methods from the Farmers' Cabinet
A Germantown Telegraph report presents two meat curing receipts for beef and pork. The first uses 200 pounds beef with salt, water, brown sugar, saltpetre, and lye for a four week pickle. The second method boils salt and sugar to skim, then cools and coats the meat for four to five weeks.
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Germantown
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