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The American system exposed as folly and faction
A critical view of protective tariffs argues the American system rests on deluded premises. It contends high duties curb production, raise prices, and harm both nations and consumers while lawmakers misread free trade principles. The piece compares British corn laws to U S tariffs, urging mutual openness and mutual benefit over prohibitive restrictions.
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Cate
Middle States
Great Britain
United
Mr. Clay Popularity and 1844 Election Outlook
The Federalists hope to elect Mr Clay but our view is they overestimate strength. We see little chance Mr Jay becomes president in 1844 and will assess his standing before the American people.
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Mr. Clay
Jay Ot
Clay’s presidential bids through the years in Hamilton Telegraph
The Hamilton Telegraph condemns Henry Clay as an unviable candidate, recounting failed bids from 1824 through 1844. It argues Clay’s popularity waned, his policy unpopular, and predicts Democratic victory, asserting his days of influence are behind him. The piece surveys party dynamics and electoral outcomes across the era.
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Clay
West
Mr. Clay
House of Representatives
Peple
John Adams
Adams
Democracy of the Nation
People
Jackson
New York
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Harrisburg
Old Tip
Polly Bi
Harrison
Kentucky
Hamilton
Celebration of the 8th Jan at Apollo Hall in Washington City
A letter from Gen Andrew Jackson dated December 28 1844 expresses regret at illness preventing his attendance at a Democratic celebration of the New Orleans victory. He recalls orders to defend New Orleans and shield families, praising brave troops and urging the memory of their deeds to inspire future generations.
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Apollo Hall
Washington City
Andrew Jackson
Hermitage
Congress
House of Representatives
New Orleans
Europe
Major Reed
Jackson Letter Echoes Union Unity Amid War Spirit
The text recalls Andrew Jackson praising loyalty to the Union and urging support during a trying time. It notes a reading of a letter from the Hermitage chief, met with three cheers and strong warlike enthusiasm. The fragment shows political rhetoric and personal thanks in a period of national tension.
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Hermitage
Rail Road War over 326000 claim at Petersburg
The case centers on Francis E. Rives of Petersburg who bought a 326000 claim against the Portamomith Rail Road. After failing to reach payment terms he led a group to tear up tracks in North Carolina and destroy a bridge over the Roanoke. A force of volunteers halted the action, railroad cars were destroyed, and the line repaired within about ninety minutes. Rives was arrested and bound over to Northampton Court.
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Francis E. Rives
Petersburg
Congress
Portamomith
Rail Road Company
Rives
North Carolina
Roanoke
Gwyan
Portsmouth
Northampton
Raleigh
Supreme Court
Brown
Northampton Court
Portsmouth Road
Washington Whig
Market Summary of Flour and Cotton Speculation
The New York Express reports flour stock at 391000 barrels, with potential total 400000 if scattered lots are gathered, up from 150000 last year. Cotton speculation is high with about 92500 bales traded in the pre week, and sales rising in tens weeks. some lots sold eight times, profits to sellers. The New Orleans Courier notes Rothschild agents in town aiming to buy all rice? no, coven? market orders, predicting large-scale speculation benefiting current holders.
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New York Express
New York
the Express
Mathet
New Orleans
House of the Rothschild
Population figures from the 40 census misstate Newbern status
The Wilmington Chronicle notes the 40 census lists Wilmington at 4744 and Newbern at 3690, calling the claim that Newbern is the state's largest town a light error. It adds current Wilmington population is well over 5000, with Fayetteville at 4255 and Raleigh at 2244.
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Newbern
Wilmington
Timhe
Fayetteville
Raleigh
Striking contrast of slave happiness versus free Negroes in Ohio
A Greenville South Carolina newspaper quotes a Georgia executor stating that enslaved people sent to Ohio by a deceased Georgia owner requested return after two years, claiming life as Georgia slaves preferable to life as free people in Ohio. The correspondent calls the claim reliable.
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Abbeville
Georgia
Ohio
Greenville
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