The Right of Instruction in Despotic and Limited Governments
A late 18th century letter argues on the right of destruction and political power. It notes that despotic rulers answer to no one, while limited monarchies preserve a public estate. The piece cites Sir Robert Peel and discusses how in the United States sovereignty rests with the people through constitutional limits and democratic consent. It closes by contrasting civil liberty with government overreach.
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Mir
Euler
France
England
Robert Peel
Oxford
Mitah
The People's Power Over the Judiciary and Legislature
A historical argument asserts that people hold limited direct control over the judiciary and civil departments while empowering the legislature. It contends the right to pass laws and punish public servants rests with elected bodies, not directly with voters, save through the ballot. The piece cites cases and figures, notes concerns about representation, and argues for legislative instruction as a check on executive officials.
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Congress
Tao
Jon Branch
Mangume
The Leviathan Question of Instructing a Senator
The excerpt argues that American government would show a republic under despotic rule unless the power to instruct a senator resides in a defined locality with a name. It contends that the people have surrendered their instructive power, leaving only Leviathan as the possible holder of this authority, inseparably linked to the right to elect.
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Cicero
Congress
Randolph
Roanoke
Mangum
House of Commons
Aid
Seneca
Nero
Socrates
Justice Story
Eve
Rome
U.S
Reading and the Difference Between Novels and History
The article contrasts novels with history, arguing historians seek facts and accuracy while many novels rely on fiction or exaggerated events. It notes novels can mislead readers, yet some modern writers critique excess and promote moral improvement. It questions the value of novels for serious readers and suggests limited, selective reading for those with interest in substantial works. The piece also mentions infrastructure progress and a projected rapid travel route from Washington to New Orleans if the James River improvement connects with ongoing works.
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Amon
United States
Ranney
Europe
James River
Washington
New Orleans
Globe
Weeded fields blamed for malaria spread in spring
A Times of 25th article notes that leaving weeds allows sun to generate pestilential miasmata. The writer warns that cutting and fencing them in creates a high risk of bilious malignant fever in nearby neighborhoods. The passage emphasizes shared risk as the malaria may affect compliant families near weed mowers.
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Elizabeth Cry
New Orleans and Nashville Railroad Project
The article proclaims an immediate start on the New Orleans and Nashville Railroad. Fifty miles advertised for contract, total length 5654 miles at an estimated cost of $10,063,946. Projectors aim for a swift, top tier system with 36 hour Nashville to New Orleans travel, boosting mails and passenger transit and strengthening southern defense near Nashville.
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New Orleans and
Nashville
New Orleans
South
Episcopal Convention Elects Bishops for Several Dioceses
At the Protestant Episcopal Church convention in Philadelphia Rev Francis L Jawaks D D formerly of this state was elected bishop and assigned to Florida Louisiana and Arkansas with possible provision of Alabama. Dr Jackson Kemper was also elected bishop and assigned to Mississippi and Indiana.
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Protestant Episcopal Church
Philadelphia
Francis L. Jawaks
Florida
Louisiana
Arkansas
Addiiion
Alabama
Jackson Kempir
Mississippi
Indiana
Rioters Attacked Norwich Academy for Negroes
On Saturday the 29th a large crowd estimated at four to five hundred assaulted the academy run by Mrs Giles Buckingham in Norwich Connecticut. About ninety children were cast adrift. Mayor Mr Rockwell has offered a fifty dollar reward for capturing the rioters.
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Norwich
Connecticut
Giles Buckingham
Rockwell
Late General Liberates Slaves and Prepares Liberia Removal
The will of Gen Samuel Blackburne of Bath County frees 46 enslaved people and charges his estate with the cost of removing them to Liberia. Edward C Young of Delaware is the inventor of the "sath catcher" device claimed to catch sparks from locomotive engines and praised as a valuable invention.
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Samuel Blackburne
Bath County
Liberia
Merfolk Bearons
Edward C. Young
Delaware
Militia Organizer Robert Poter Backed for Texas Militia
Sat Ev Post reports Robert Poter of North Carolina now organizing a Texas militia to oppose Mexican troops. The notice highlights his role and the interstate reach of the movement.
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Robert Poter
North
Caroline
Texas
Death of Matthias in Jersey ferry incident
A singular impostor known as Matthias reportedly leaped from a Jersey City ferry with a follower to test his alleged supernatural powers. The act is described as a possible result of remorse or widespread public indignation, suggesting genuine insanity or extreme recklessness.
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Matthias
Jersey City
Being born Again. A boy fears being born again
A Boston paper recounts a boy who, after a sermon on being born again, mourns at home. He fears eternal rebirth might place him with a girl, expressing reluctance to be born again. The anecdote ends with the child’s tearful concern.
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Boston Papers
Mast
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