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Abolitionists linked to Federalists in politics, not reform
The piece argues Abolitionists have become a political force allied with Federalists to gain power in non slaveholding states. It cites Emancipator quotes praising unionist figures while denouncing Republicans, warns of abolition aims to abolish slavery nationwide, and calls for constitutional debate on slavery’s legality. It also notes Kentucky and Tennessee as Whig states backing the union and predicts shifting support as Abolitionism expands from New England to broader regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
Kentucky
Menifee
Mr. Menifee
Tennessee
Preston
South Carolina
Wise
Virginia
Col. Dawson
South
United States
New England
New York
Pennsylvania
East
Free States
Abolitionist influence shifts power in the states
Donors to Abolitionism totaling over 8000 dollars are listed by state, Massachusetts supplying about half. The piece argues abolitionism, allied with Federalism, is a national danger, cites Webster’s New York speech, accuses Clay of courting abolitionists, and claims a Whig abolitionist alliance aims to elevate him via Congress manipulations.
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Massachusetts
England
St. Domingo
Mr. Adams
Clay
Webster
Granger
New York
Mr. Webster
Congress
Cuthbert
Grand Pacificator
Baltimore
Mr. Clay
District of Columbia
Notorious Forger Richard Crawford Thetfor Ger
Richard Crawford Thetfor Ger, alias A C Woods, recently sentenced in Louisville for forgery, lived in Forsyth & Co’s city last spring. Born to New York parents, he rose from New Orleans swindles to Virginia felons, married a Virginia heiress in Wheeling, then fled to New York and St Louis before evading Wheeling authorities. He posed as a Dr. clerk in our city, evading a $100 Wheeling reward as officers pursued him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
A. C. Woods
Forsyth & Co
Crawford
New York
New Orleans
Marshall
Virginia
Wheeling
Petersburg
Swan
City
St. Louis
The Louisville Forgery Case in Wheeling
A man fled city life for weeks, then forged against Forsyth and Co in Louisville to buy a carriage. Arrested at Wheeling, he faced trial December 4 with strong evidence and his own confessions. His lawyers won a light sentence of five years, while seeking a new trial or arrest of judgment. The matter is reported by the St. Louis Bulletin.
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Wheeling
Louvisville
Forsyth & Co
Crawford
Louisville
Robertson
Thurston
St. Louis
Clergyman Resigns Maine Legislature Seat
A clergyman elected to the Maine Legislature returns his credentials and resigns his seat stating three reasons: his duties as a gospel minister take precedence, he was elected without consent and against his wishes, and his mind is devoted to matters that would hinder him from serving constituents.
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Maine
Lumbermen's Bank in Warren Faces Major Loan Loss
Report states the Lumbermen's Bank at Warren Pennsylvania has collapsed or sunk financially as three or four stockholders secured loans totaling about $200,000 nearly wiping out most of the bank's capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumbermen’s Bank
Warren
Pennsylvania
A New Hampshire Bride Defies Thanksgiving Day Ban
A Lowell Advertiser report recounts a New Hampshire wedding plan thwarted when a Massachusetts doctor demanded a promise that the bride would attend no more evening meetings. She refused, ending the engagement as he left in a waiting coach. The couple had shared evenings together. the bride’s stand is praised as spunk.
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Granite State
Massachusetts
Lowell Advertiser
New Hampshire
N.Y. Sun
Artificial Limbs By Mr Kent Of Brooklyn
The Long Island Star reports that James Kent of Brooklyn has manufactured artificial limbs for a 19 year old Jersey City girl born without knee joint limbs. She can walk with support and expects to walk unaided soon.
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Kent
Brooklyn
Long Island
Tooth Ache Cure Suggested by Old Times
A proposed remedy claims instant relief for toothache by mixing equal parts spirits and sharp vinegar with a teaspoon of table salt. The solution is held in the mouth to enter the tooth cavity, then swallowed after application.
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Tarborough Press
George Howard
Pvaribey
the Globe
Messrs. Allen
Ohio
Buchanan
Hubbard and Pierce
Niles and Smith
Connecticut
Lyon and Norvell
Michigan
Young and Wright
Williams
Alton
Traud
Union
House of Representatives
Anacharsis Chiootz
America
John Quincy Adams
Abolition Party
Wall
New Jersey
Calhoun
Richard Crawford Thetforger
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