The Temptation Defeated and Mark Pearson’s Reform
A temperance turning point follows Mark Pearson, once a rising mechanic, as his wife Kate and son Fred urge restraint after a chaotic revelation at home and at the Goat tavern. The family signs a temperance pledge and decides to honor work and virtue, reshaping their lives and finances.
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Martige
Mark Pearson
Kate
Mark
Washington
Fred
Monsane
Father
Irons
Mary
Swipes
Wau
Sofa Land Bureau
Aob Pearson
Dan
Theus Ls
Ouis
Native American Party Platform Dates and Resolutions
The fragment outlines the Native American Party's 1847 platform urging strong immigration restrictions, loyalty to Bible authority, and a separate church state stance. It proposes native-born suffrage, limits on naturalization, residency requirements of twenty-one years, party organization across towns, and a corresponding national committee. It emphasizes protection of agriculture, commerce, industry, and education, and advocates moral, religiously aligned governance.
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Board of Managers
Associahall
Peter Vannest
J. H. Weaver
C.C. Tanner
He Davis
Ard
L H. Puat
H. Pho
Mgrne Erecta
Supreme Court
United States
Ana
Senate
Nation 1
Washington
Jefferson
Abises
Bute
United Place of Meeting
Pittsburg
Hesel
Thorg
Esch
Mareland
Dlejl Andre
Eggert Tee
Siedio poMtish
Romatitutio
Pres. _WM
H Davis
Bea
Almanac review and Mexican camp incident report
The Whig Almanac for 1847 from Greely and McElwrath includes political and tariff material, Oregon Treaty, War with Mexico and fiscal items. Worcester court sentences Thomas McCue for betting. Port Labaca duel affair noted. France voter taxes and deputy criteria discussed. A Mexican fandango near Shields brigade led to disciplinary actions and a night guard incident with Capt Campbell and officers involved.
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Messrs. Greely & McElwrath
N.Y. City
Mexico
Mr. Webster
Ba. Parx
Siterns
G. T. M. Davis Esq
Shields
Alton Telegraph
Campbell
3D Regiment of Minors Volunteers
United States
Bir
Davia
Ann
Shiekls
Howevan
Marshall
3Dgs
Harris
4Th Regiment
Teft
Bergen
Guar
Kenard
Merse
Egan
McCollum
Ek Bill
T. ‘Bill
Fox’s
Paris
Letters and politics amid Ford scrutiny in 1845
A Missouri Republican correspondent reports on letters involving Governor Ford, Backenstos, and Braynman amid Mormon affairs, noting claims of prosecuting both sides in murder indictments and depictions of opinions from Gen Hardin and Judge Douglass. The piece quotes reactions to Ford’s counsel choices and a broader critique of wartime political dynamics.
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Mr. Bvrrom
Ford
Tod. B. Backenstos
Hackenstos
Quincy
Brayman
Hardin
Douglass
Backenstos
Smith
Hege
Gether
Missouri ‘Reputican
Camargo
Bucnawanta
Coryra
Mexico
Nsw
Regal
Watington
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Quincy Whig
Palmer, Esq
Itland Chesnut
Philadelphia Tribune
City Hall
New-York
E. Coc
Baltimore
Calvert Sts
Boston
Juilas
New Mexico
Liberty ‘Tribune
John Tt. Hughes
Santa Fe
Kearney
San ‘T Onie
Jaltar
Col. Doniphan
Fort Marcy
Willard P. Hall
Ivyi Next Express
Vaughan
Bent’s Fort
Ingles
1St Dragoons
James
Oldham
Jackson
U. States
Doniphan
Chihuahua
Armijo
Col. Price
Hhe
Vena Carr
Berryman
Savannah
Truxton
Tuspan
Vera Cruz
Washing Ston
Tampico
San Juan D'Ailom
Riont
New York
Ee Sears
Quincypillingis
Quincey
Manatee American Association of
Tian R the
Smith's Barn
Uri Sceals
Massachusetts
Barre
Worcester
Thomas McCue
House of Correction
John Smith
Lake County
Little Fort
Port Labacca
Thomas F. Marshall
1St
Reg
Kentucky Cavalry
France
Chamber of Deputies
Paria
New York Young America
Wituk
Hess
Mothine
Bat
Hin
Bill
Getti
Gay
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