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George Howanp, Jr
Polkand poems incite women at Bladensburg barbecue
A Norfolk style verse by a Virginia born poet now in Indiana praises James K. Polk through political verse and rhymes. It derides Whig booths for women and mocks Tippecanoe and Clay while urging Polk support and national strength depicted by imagery of the eagle and olive branch.
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Old Dominion
Tippecanoe Creek
Indiana
Bladensburg
Polki
Sam
Polina ry From the Democratic Signal Mr Graham and Public Lands
In 1838 Mr Graham a Whig gubernatorial candidate and legislator led a caucus that framed resolutions denouncing federal preemption on public lands. The Senate delegates Brown and Strange were instructed to vote with local majority wishes to uphold popular ownership of public lands and repudiate the act allowing preemption at minimum price.
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Graham
Loox Arms Record
Rayser
UJ. States
Congress
Brown and Strange
Mr. Graham & Co
Political hypocrisy exposed in Graham preemption vote
The record details Mr. Graham winning a Senate seat as he aligned with preemption laws against his state’s wishes. It cites his 1835 denunciations, condemns his later Senate support for pre emptions, and notes a clash with North Carolina’s public stance. It also questions Henry Clay’s Bankrupt Law vote and cites a Senate record from January 28, 1842.
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Graham
Messrs. Brown and
Strange
Senate
Congress
North Carolina
United States
N. Carolina
General Assembly
Register
Henry Clay
House of Representatives
Andrew Johnson
Whig leaders lambaste office seekers in heated critique
The piece singles out Henry Clay and William A. Graham as perpetual contenders for high office, detailing Clay’s twenty year pursuit from 1824 to 1844 and Graham’s eight campaigns in a decade, accusing Whigs of hypocrisy in accusing others while their own candidates pursue positions relentlessly.
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Mr. Clay
Graham
J. @. Adams
Jackson
Mr. Clot
Harrison
White
van Buren
Democratic Party
Clay
Harrisburg
New Orleans
Washington City
N. Carolina
House of Commons
Haywood
Gen. Saunders
Congress
Wake
Dr. Montgomery
House
Strange
U.S
North Carolina
Whig Party
Henry Clay
William A. Graham
Philadelphia Riots Raise Bloodshed and Political Tension
From the Raleigh Standard reports a fresh riot in Philadelphia with military firepower and mass casualties. The Philadelphia Inquirer details heavy artillery and musketry, panicked families, and mangled bodies as the city endures another violent clash tied to Democratic Irish tensions.
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The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Mineral Spring Found at Shocco in Warren County
We are gratified to learn that another mineral spring has been discovered at Shocco which is likely to become a very noted health site in Warren County. The find promises potential benefits for visitors seeking restorative waters and could attract interest from medical circles and travelers alike.
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Warren
Shocco
New Spring Water Compared to Red Sulphur Water of Virginia
A visitor who has studied the water reports a newly discovered spring between a dwelling and an old spring. The stream is bold, sediment heavy, moderately cool, pinkish purple and very clear. It tastes irony and smells of sulphur after standing. White Oak bark reddens it purple, not discoloring other waters. Confidence placed in the informant’s remarks.
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Virginia
Shocco
Mormons Express Peaceful Resolve After Illinois Events
From Nauvoo to St Louis reports reach Cincinnati noting that Mormons arrived bearing the bodies of Joseph and Hiram Smith. Captain Ries says discussions with residents occurred while a crowd urged peace and warned against incitement. The text states no others were killed and that Mormons insist on keeping the peace unless defense is necessary.
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Cincinnati
Nauvoo
Sven
Mendora
St. Louis
Fue
Hirem Smith
Mr. Whelps
Richards
Joe
Hiram Smith
Thirty three new Democratic papers started since Baltimore Convention
Report notes thirty three new Democratic party papers launched after the Baltimore Convention meeting. The item highlights rapid press expansion within the party and implies growing influence across regions. No further details on locations or dates provided.
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Hickory
Baltimore
Polk Dallas Ticket Jolts Clay Prospects In Lexington
Relatives and friends in the neighborhood regard the Polk and Dallas nomination as the death blow to Clay’s presidential prospects and support it with energy and enthusiasm.
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Lexington
Johnson
Polk
Dallas
Clay
The Duel: Tyler and Pleasants Duel in North Carolina
The Norfolk Herald reports that John Tyler Jr and Hugh R B Pleasants Jr set a duel in North Carolina. Tyler arrived with his second and waited, then left after learning Pleasants was elsewhere and unaware of the agreed time.
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Norfolk Herald
John Tyler, Jr
Hugh RB. Pleasants
Richmond Whigs
North Carolina
Portsmouth Index
Mr. Pleasants
The Western Flood reaches St Louis as river rises
The Mississippi River at St Louis remains high on the 24th with upper river already receding. The flood affects Missouri Arkansas White Red rivers and the Mississippi, inundating plains and sweeping away crops cattle fences and even houses and families. Many towns and villages are flooded, with depths up to 19 or 29 feet. Five hundred residents in St Louis have lost homes to the flood.
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St Louis
St. Louis
Moat Horrible Accident Claims Young Lady
A young woman named Susan Logan was killed near Chartier's Creek on a market journey after her horse bolted. She was thrown from the saddle when caught in the stirrup and dragged as the horse ran, her head striking the ground with each leap.
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Susan Logan
Chartier’s Creek
Tragedy at Chartier Creek and Calvert Street gambling raid
The report recalls a woman dying near Chartier's Creek bridge after an earlier incident on Steubenville road. It also details a Baltimore gambling house on Calvert Street broken up by Sheriff and High Constable, aided by Green the reformer, exposing hidden devices used to cheat players including a secret ceiling hole and a telegraphic card-reading tassel system.
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Baltimore Sun
Calvert Street
Baltimore Street
Distressing incident in Pottsville death of infant due to cat
The wife of Dr Brantner of Pottsville Pa left her six month old infant asleep in the chamber then went below to duties. Upon returning she found a large cat lying on the infant's breast with its head near the mouth as if sucking breath. The child was dead, killed in a most extraordinary and horrid manner.
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Brantner
Pottsville
Letter to Bishop Onderdonk Calls for Resignation
A report from the N. Y. Courier and Enquirer claims sixty eight clergymen in the Diocese of Pennsylvania presented Bishop H A Onderdonk with a letter demanding his resignation. It warns of filing charges if the demand is not met by a specified date, though no firm action is confirmed.
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H. A. Onderdonk
Pennsylvania
N. ¥. Courier and
Eng
Convention of the Episcopal Church in Pennsylvania to meet in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia gathering will hear a communication from Bishop H A Maderdonk, resigning due to ill health. In Meadville a farm in Verango township reported stones falling from the sky, striking men and property. Ten to twelve unimpeachable witnesses plan affidavits corroborating the strange phenomenon occurring on consecutive days last week.
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TFA
Episcopal Church In
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
H. A. Maderdonk
N. ¥. Jour
Mb. Iily
Verango
Mr. K
Meadville
Gaz
Foreign: Western brings London and Liverpool dates
The great Western arrives in New York with London dates to the 21st and Liverpool to the 22d, three days later than Britannia intelligence. Cotton has advanced fully. iron soles advertised in Cincinnati boots and shoes with removable, light, durable iron soles.
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Great Western
New York
London
Liverpool
Cincinnati
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