The Chevalier’s Gambled Love Ends in Tragedy
Angela’s husband the Chevalier Menars sinks into gambling ruin in Paris and Geneva. A deadly gamble with his rival Colonel Duvernet exposes a buried past and breaks Angela’s heart as she dies in her sleep after the revelation. The former gambler dies soon after, and the Baron vows to resist such temptations.
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Chevalier
Paris
Art
Geneva
Angela
Chevalier Menars
Aleecks
Prema Bergar
Jeant
H Beegar
Wusteave
Duvernet
Neiult
Genoa
de Vine
Vertin
Why don’t you take the papers and pay your bill
A verse urging readers to subscribe and settle publisher debts. It contrasts a man who takes the papers, reads, and remains financially content with a life of literacy, against one who dodges payments and dies after misfortune. Strong entities include printers, subscribers, and a dying man, with repeated appeals to pay on time.
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Saikreus
Jessie
Jim
Bornaw
Iis Boy
Tor Lie
Outrageous Suyden and Tiny Tithes in Dollar Democrat Court
The Dollar Democrat editor Reverend E. Percy Howe returns home to demand overdue subscriptions in a humorous doggerel plea. The post includes a New Orleans anecdote about a cord wood seller and a witty Thiers retort, followed by a note urging charity for the cold and hungry as winter approaches.
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E. Percy Howe
D. O
Dollar Democrat
New Orleans
Deasons
Pork Wanted and Wood Needed By Quincy Whig
PORK WANTED We will allow a quarter of a dollar more than market price to those in arrears for subscriptions for a few hogs weighing 150 to 300 pounds if delivered soon. Great need for good wood. Subscribers who pay in wood must deliver immediately or cash will be required.
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Rowley
Providence
R. I
Iman
Worcester
Mass
Democrati
Wersstraj
Higs
Dcea
Fatesman
Whig
Locofucos
Whig Congress
Iuat Congress
Senate
Lennensee
Locofocos
Kentucky
Congress
Indiana
Locofoco
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Locotoco
New Jersey
New York
Coumite
New York City
Georgia
Vermont
Michigan
Florida
Kernrpy
Baltimore
Assembly
Locofocus
Massachusetts
As Party
Oregon and Great Britain risk of war over Oregon claim
The piece warns that a hard line on Oregon could trigger war with Britain. It cites the Union, Polk administration, and McLane letters as foreshadowing conflict, noting Britain’s long occupancy and naval preparations. Voices urge cautious, prudent policy to avoid war.
Massachusetts Election Rumors From Boston and Beyond
Owing to mail irregularities the Massachusetts result is unavailable here. The Terre Haute Courier reports Boston totals with Lov Briggs leading Whigs. Davis and Shaw trailed. Suffolk senators and state representatives favor Whigs. Briggs likely to win. legislature Whig-leaning. Also notes political turmoil, fires, and various legal issues from other states, including a theater tragedian’s alleged suicide attempt and Ole Bull’s Baltimore arrest.
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Massachusetts
Terrehaute
Boston
Lov. Briggs
Davis
Locotoco
Shaw
Sewall
Briggs
Suffolk County
John C. Gray
Daniel Safford
Thomas C. Cary
Jas
FP. Baliwin
Francis O. Watts
Boston Atlas
Commonwealth
Ship canal debated and political intrigues noted
The piece argues against a Lake Michigan to Illinois River ship canal, citing water shortages and practical obstacles, urging focus on Illinois and Mississippi River improvements. It also reports on a Davenport murder case juror, the Broad Way Journal editor, Poe, Boston critics, Greene County Democrats split over a governor slate, and Tennessee Senatorial views on annexation and tariffs.
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Broadway Journal
Boston
Lyceum
Concht
Greene County
Tom Carlin
A. W. English
Friends
A. W. Cavarly
Ford
Our City Prospects and Nearby Trade Policy
Our city’s future hinges on expanding business and attracting trade from Missouri across the river. Citizens and merchants should push for a toll free or low toll ferry and a connected road through the Missouri bottom to guarantee year round travel. The piece urges action to make Quincy a hub for Northern Missouri, akin to St Louis’ influence in Illinois. It also notes a convention on ship canals and river improvements and reports a giant fossilized skeleton discovery in Franklin Tennessee.
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Quincy
Ilinois Canal
Canal
Ilinois
Missouri
Massoud
St. Louis
Tlinois
Whig Principles Outlined By Democratic Editors
An editorial excerpt defends Whig principles against Democratic misrepresentation. It quotes a longtime Whig advocate describing a creed focused on laws favoring property distribution to shrink both the very rich and very poor, while respecting industry and labor as the source of comfort and independence for the majority.
Fight On Fight Ever A Whig Awakening Amid Turbulent Elections
The article reflects on the 1840s political landscape noting the Whig party’s resilience after a presidential defeat and its continued influence in Congress and state legislatures. It discusses Native American party activity, regional shifts, and the enduring Whig stance on tariffs and governance amid evolving party dynamics.
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Spain
Teeverpets
Davernet
James
the Chevalier
Francisca Vertua
Angéla
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Chevalier’s Bank
Shinworth
Baudasson
Chevalier Menara
Democratic Review
Wrrt
Mississippi
Madame ‘Thiers
M. Dosiz
Ma Dosne
Adolphe
Quincy Whig
Bartex
Sy Bartexs i
Sullivan
Oregon
Great Britain
Union
England
Polk
John Bull
Volk
McLane
Gov. Driger
Miles W. Conway
Rock Island Advertiser
Meas
Mars County
Jacos Thompson
R. J. Wangen
New York Evening Gazette
A. A. ‘Adams
Ole Bull
W. E. Burton
Rio
Olo
Quest Victoria
Rock Island
Purple
John Baxter
Supreme Court
Ship Canal
Minoia River
Eakes
Sinoie
Douglass
Lake Michigan
Illinois
Peoria
Minois
Ocean
Sam
Davenport
Henry
Lee County
Hickman
Benny
Ecleas
Mopkins
Turney
Tennessee
U.S
Annexation
Texas
U. S
U. States
Ife
Nicholson
Missouri Republican
J. Wf. Peyton
Nashville District
Tenn
Pike County
Rosy
St. Loui
Memphis
Arkansas
Balize
Franklin
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