Election eve stump speeches fill court house audience
Speakers at the court house address political sentiments on the eve of the election. Mr. Bigger spoke about three hours defending the Whig party and internal improvements while arguing Democrats shared blame for national financial trouble and challenging the Whigs as descendants of the original Federal party.
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Senate
Representative
Bigger
Indiana
Gen. Jacksons
U. S
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Federal Party
Hamilton
Bankrupt Bill Defeated and Whig Demographics in Review
The Madisonian item reports the bankrupt bill defeated 101 to 89 as session ends. It notes Speaker R. M. T. Uuiver pledges no support for Van Buren or Harrison. Also covered is a joint revolution debate on foreign gifts, a proposed charity fund for DC orphans, and a Texas imports law bill advancing in the Senate. Proclamation orders color removal by 1842. Silas Wright Jr. eyeing NY governorship with Seward seeking re-election.
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House of Representatives
Senate
United States
Muscat
Morocco
Committee On Foreign Affairs
District of Columbia
Texas
Circular letter announces candidacy for county commissioner
A Miami County resident announces candidacy for County Commissioner in the upcoming August election. He argues northern voters deserve representation by a commissioner from their area to better balance county interests and stresses duty, scrutiny, and public welfare guiding officials. He notes residence of just over a year and a half and urges voters to support or reject the nomination.
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Miami County
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Local voter notices spread by rivals in Mimi County
Joseph Clymer declares rumors spread by Larry and Abel Howes in Peru and nearby areas about shortchanging him with a small half bushel are false. He says they boast to gain votes while he has not heard such claims from them. Election day nears for state and county officers.
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Niconso
Mimi County
Larry Howes
Abel Howes
Peru
Constantinerte
Goodell
Schauffler
Abraham
Moses
Christ
Italy
Europe
Greenough
Washington
Irwin
Lowell
Boston
New Haven
Cincinnati
Laldwin
McDuflie
Calhoun
Webster
Htaly
President Van Buren Signals Potential North East Boundary Accord
The President urges Congress to authorize exploratory surveys of disputed boundary areas with Britain after Fox reports Britain may accept principles of the latest US proposal. A tentative preparatory convention is discussed to end the long-standing dispute. Washington notes the British report differs from US claims and cautions adoption yet favors amicable settlement.
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United States
A. van Buren
Globe
Senate
Fox
Great Britain
Congress
M. van Buren
Washington
Congressional duel rumour spreads from Washington chatter
A Baltimore Sun note reports a gentleman overheard talk of a duel between Congressman Jenifer of this state and Congressman Shepara of North Carolina after uncivil remarks in the House. The report notes the duel would occur and expresses hope it is false.
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Baltimore Sun
Washington
Jenifer
Shepara
Congress
North Carolina
House of Representatives
Bichuell
Balloons Seen Over Jersey Shore in High Altitude Flight
Citizens witnessed two balloons sailing southward at great height on Saturday. Mr. Wise rode one car while Mr. Paulin rode the other, and both landed safely on the Jersey shore near Chester. General Jackson plans a visit to Beershaba Springs, Tennessee, for health.
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Mr. Paulin
Jersey Shore
Chester
Cambell
Foreign sugars and a lake Erie rise in May mystery
The report notes US imports of sugar for the year ending September 30 1839 totaling 195 251 273 pounds with Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore and other ports listed. A sudden lake level rise in Lake Eries bay and river near May 15 is described with no wind or storm yet waters rose four feet above normal.
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Norfolk
Salem
Torgne
Onto
Lake Erie
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