Missouri compromise and Calhoun in 1840s debate
A long excerpt discusses the Missouri Compromise, Calhoun, Benton, and Houston, detailing accusations of disloyalty to slave states, cabinet influence, and the political fallout over slavery in territories. It cites Missouri General Assembly resolutions and public letters, with references to Jackson, Tyler, and Monroe era politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
South Carolina
Toxna
Taxas
Adams
Ware
Mistogri
Buliwick
Manrua
Texas
Atecess
Congress
Annswer
Monroe
Calhoun
Garry
Senate
Jackson
Union
Duff Green
Jackeys
Houston
Africa
General Assembly
State of
Sint
District of Columbia
Calehoun
Iha
Act of Congress of the
United States
Macheth
Cone
General Assembly of
Colhuun
Senate of the
New Terry
Jim
Derberg
Wr. Monroe
Fireman Riot in Philadelphia Leaves Several Dead and Wounded
Telegraph dispatch dated Philadelphia June 14 1840 reports a severe fireman riot in the city’s lower district. Nine killed and between fifteen and twenty wounded in clashes between Franklin and Moyamensing Hose Companies. Moyamensing seized Franklin apparatus and dumped it in the Delaware. Police and militia struggled to restore order overnight with two arrests. Also notes forgery conviction and a New York police case, plus Bennett's bid for First Comptroller and Montreal annexation push.
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Pittsburgh Post
Philadelphia
Revere
Franklin and
Moyamensing Huse
Moyamensing
Franklin
Delaware
Giles
Maddie Shorift
Will
Death of Ex President Polk Traced in Portage Sentinel
The Portage Sentinel reports the death of ex President James K. Polk at Nashville on June 4. A Washington tribute closed the Executive Mansion and Departments in mourning. The obituary details Polk’s life from a Tennessee youth to Governor and President, noting his young death at fifty four and including elegiac lines.
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Polk
Nashville
Washington
Poux
Pittsburgh Post
Janxs Exox Pons
United States
Tennessee
University of North Carolina
Feix Grundy
Congress of the
Congress
Schieves
Baltimore
The Fourth Observance Calls for Village Businesses Closed
A brief notice notes a portion of the village will suspend business on the fourth of July. It urges residents to refrain from labor to honor the holiday that gave birth to religious and political freedom, referencing groups such as Counter Jumpers and Sage-Paws.
Sentinel announces next issue Monday and office closure
The Sentinel will print the next issue on Monday to give all hands at the office time away from work. The office will be erased on that day. Subscribers who visit the office for their papers should come Monday afternoon or Tuesday.
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Union
Houston
Jackson
Calhoun
United States
Benton
Clay
Polk
John ‘Tyler
Soath
Washington
Southern Argus
Taylor
Tave
Hame
Whitey
Ab. Kitz Henry Warren
Cuba
Florida
Tom Ewing
Jake Collaemer
Jourseyman
Friends of Temperance
Franklin
Staverns Brass Band
E . W. Liscoux
Sentinel
Col Benton Speech and Circus Report in 1852 Ohio Paper
Col Benton’s speech opens this issue, followed by harsh critique of Spalding and Rogers' Circus. The circus visit in this county and Randolph provoked disorder, with accusations of violence against a state officer and calls for justice. Weather disruption, book promotions, and ice cream promotions are noted, alongside a notice of Democratic backing for Benton and telegraph news from New York about Haiti, cholera, and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spalding and Rogers
Randolph
Eseniyo
William Sanford
Rootstown
Olio
Sanford
Cholera reports and deaths across cities in June
Telegraphs from Boston to New York and beyond describe rising cholera cases and fatalities in multiple cities. Reports mention 26 cases and 14 deaths in the past 24 hours, with new outbreaks and distress cited in several provinces.
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Belknap
Boston
New Yong
Fowsian
Advicay
Toulon
Dublin
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Ceawfard
1St
Missouri General Assembly
Tyler
Vexas
Wilmot
Gen Jackson
Sia
Thad
Lech
Lewis
Elsa
Mr. Calhoun
Hig Atticky
As Taylor, Pitt Warren and
Ott’ Whitey
Caroren Onowsee
Mercer County
Moter
Ohio Patrrot
Police Gazette of
New York
Billings
Irving House
Police of
James Arlington Bennett
Long Island
Flrst
U. S. Treasury
N. Yu Courier & Enquirer
Bennett
Montreal
the Portage Sentinel
Ravenna
Ohio
Balsimora
Jaaks K. Folk
Ava Bright
Statesman
Wrathe
Ad KR
KB Gillett
Leepingwell & Co
Orykus Et
Terehta Jaa So
THE
Sons OF Temperance
Thomas Earl
Col. Benton
Taylor's
Taplor’s
Pakament
West
Boonville
Bailie Feyton
Chili
Gen. Taylor
Telegraph
Daily Plain Dealer
St. Domingo
Port Au Princes
Providence
John Brooklin
Navy Department
U. S. District Court
Park
New Yone
Smasieed Jamtes K. Poult
Departmenty
New Orveans
Crescent City
Col. Hughes
Aipong
Passen
Crescent
Demnorr
Locurs
Boonyil
Jefferson City
Upper
Omge
St Joseph
Borgive
Ciyecesnatrt
Turner
Toss
Sune
Pintagenentay
Jane
Huffalo
Eholera
Beouklyn
Cincinnati
Cassius M Clay
New Oneans
Richmond
America
Rome
Sx Jones
Express
Granville Point
Ausrlia
Halifax
Boreton
Amibernia
Huston
Gladstons
Conn
Lord Russell
Ian
Ian Toes Hill
John Franklin
la Parliamont
Alfhite
Hussia
France
Oubler
Lain. Com
M. Tocqueville
Loquimias
Marshall
List
Paris
Red Republicana
Legislative Assembly
M. Leeseps
Qudinot
Jon
Latrens
Virates
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