We Are Sold to the British in Tariff Debates
A harsh critique argues that various American groups including farmers planters landowners shipowners and merchants have been sold to British interests by the tariff policy of 1846. It contends England dominates markets with wheat prices and cotton values, blames the Union and policy makers, and calls for accountability on who orchestrated the sale. It also notes secret liquor societies forming in Wisconsin as part of broader cultural shifts.
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Dhe Pole
England
Europe
Union
Polk
Dallas
Free Trade Party of
Washington
Fashington Republic
Wisco Herald
Wisconsin
Liquor Dealers’ Protective Union
Sons of Teyperance
Nashville
Ritchie
Virginia
California News: Gold Calm Yet Profitable Miners
Reports from California and the Atlantic say gold remains abundant with rising mining activity. Vessels like the Panama and California bring large sums in dust to New York, while San Francisco prices for rents and goods stay high amid growing towns and new placers. Prices and duties spark tension as a new tax on foreign miners looms.
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Empire City
Georgia
New York
Chiawes
Cahilorgis
San Francisco
Panama
Panama H
Stockton
California
Com. Jones
Iit
Fremont
Sacramento City
Custom House
Lacific Neves
IstoTpr
Western Virginia Emigration and Prosperity Vision
The article extols Western Virginia’s growing population and economic potential. It highlights fertile soil, climate, water, minerals, coal, salt springs, gypsum, iron ore, and timber as underdeveloped resources. It argues for low taxes, free schools, and widespread legislation to secure land titles, reduce litigation, and empower citizens as freemen and farmers.
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Western Virginia
Old Dominion
Western
Virginia
Ohio
Fragmentary political stance from Wheeling Argus headline
The fragment describes a political figure praised as an advocate of liberal institutions and promoter of science. It hints at Western Virginia unity and enlightenment within the confederacy context, as reported by the Wheeling Argus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Wheeling
Tariff and the Times Reflect on Prosperity Decline
In May 1899 a Shepherdstown paper argues that prosperity is illusory as mills close and trades falter. It notes a troubled iron and shipping sector, a weak flour trade, and potential specie drain from import surpluses. It blames party-spirit and a Tariff Act from 1846, urging voter will as the remedy and warning of a rough year ahead.
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Ly Pr
Eil
Europe
England
European
Ireland
Compromise Report outlines Texas California and territorial plans
The Senate receives the Clay committee report proposing four new Texas states on population, immediate California admission with two representatives, and New Mexico Utah territorial governments. It covers fugitive slave recovery, DC slave trade prohibitions, and enforcement of U S laws, with a closing appeal for national unity and self government.
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Clay
Foote
Senate
Texas
California
New Mexico
Utah
Exas
District of Columbia
United States
Mr Ritchie and the Nashville Convention
A Virginia letter disputes Col T J Rumbly's claim about southern unity and the Nashville convention. It urges Southerners to organize and support a peaceful compromise while stressing the need to meet for their rights and to press the Alexandria and Manassas Gap railroad project.
Abolition Row Sparks Turmoil in New York City Meeting
In New York City last Tuesday abolition leaders addressed a large, diverse audience at the Tabernacle. Speakers attacked Catholic and Protestant groups, defended slavery, and clashed with police as Union figures and attackers traded heated rhetoric amid protests and interruptions. Frederick Douglass and Professor Grant were among those who spoke against slavery, while Capt Rynders and the police faced pressure during the tense gathering.
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Anti
New York City
Tabornacle
Saul
Jesus
Rynders
Geath “Paylor
Zarbary
Oman
Gia Eos
Spestker
Bey
Prion
Wikinson
Tilly
Gail Vylliner
Gil
Uurvereul
Hogge
Kymers
Dawce
Townsend
Lim
Hhe
Gara Wein
Geunt
Grant
Halimore
Garriven
S. Rystlers
Dr. Farness
Geant
Ligue Lusecour
Frederick Douglass
Poller
Euiamed
Waelh
New York
Vie
Heriean Anteelyte
Ay Aatore
Gyrrigon
Dowlass
Wendell Phillipa
Nondescript Advertisement Fragment From Old Paper
A garbled OCR fragment discusses a New York to New Orleans bridge project, mentions Cheedoko and Chi Crile Chine Herland, and extols a new photographic process claiming superiority over daguerreotypes with improved light and shading. It references Messrs Donelly A Medion, the Warhinton and Mer Geeters aid to Nicaragua, and a July bridge completion, but most content is unclear and fragmented.
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Manelly
Heloe
Moser
White & Tobbe
Torneo
Herland
New York
Warhinton
Mer Geeters
Nicaragi Cnet Ae Celaban
Nth
Eetvthels
Chagees
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California News
Imake
Aca Herto
the Register
Shepherdstown
Jedferso County
Tariff
the Times
New
Otter
Washington Land
Georgetown
County Court of
Congress
Mexico
Kaviner
Atu
U. States
Providence
Isis
Mr. Ritchie
Nashville Convention
Wasutxesos
Charlottsville Jeffersontens
Pan
Tt. J
Albemarle
Stevenson
Ieont Royal
Alexandria
Manasea
Gap
Pontnal
Warren Co
Alex
Sto
Warren
Mundie
King
Gether
Las Taine
New Yorks
Henry Beruey
Cealee
New Pony
Shepherdstown Bridge
Tennotyne
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