Letter From General Harrison on Ohio Agriculture
General Harrison writes to Buckeye Plough Boy editor Oct 26 1837 urging state aid for agricultural societies and better farming. He cites England and New York practices, touts clover and crop rotation, warns against monoculture, and shares experiences on soil improvement, manuring, and dock control.
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Gen. Harrison
The
Buckeye Plough Boy
North Bend
Alleganie Ridge
New York
France
Napoleon
Ohio
England
Norfolk
Coke
My. Coke
Grattan and Burr Meeting in Dublin 1803 Anecdote
In 1803 Sir Jonah Barrington sought a British Parliament seat with Grattan's backing. Colonel Burr, former US vice president, visited London and wished to meet Grattan. Burr appeared rough but was educated. both Burr and Randolph eagerly awaited introduction to the famed Irish orator. The scene opened with a small bent figure entering.
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Robert Walsh
Jonah Barrington
Dublin
Grattan
Colonel Burr
America
Hamilton
England
Randolph
Virginia
London
Mr. Randolph
Burr
Grattan and Grattan’s Irish exemplar charm American visitors
A London observer recalls an amusing meeting with Henry Grattan and Burr and Randolph. Grattan, though modest in dress, impressed Americans with his dignity and eloquence. The piece honors Grattan’s influence on liberty, noting his respect for U.S. institutions and his Westminster burial beside Charles Fox.
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Sewanaean Speteee
Randolph
Grattan
Randoph
Mr. Grattan
James
Colonel Burr
Mr. Randolph
Henry Grattan
Ireland
London
Demosthenes
United States
Westminster Appey
Charles Fox
Whig Unity and Vine News Highlight 1840 Era
The Albany Advertiser states the Whigs will unite behind a candidate for the Presidency, underscoring no split over Harrison Cray or Wenner. Nicholas Longworth urges American grape varieties for new vineyards as Ohio banks near French and German wine quality. The Gen Brown steamer’s six day voyage from New Orleans to Louisville is noted as the fastest yet, while Richmond Enquirer editor vows not to despair for the Republic amid election results.
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America
Europe
Atlantic States
Ohio
Argus
Albany Advertiser
Harrison
Advertiser
Harrison, Cray
Wenever
Cincinnati
Nicholas Longworth
Cincinnati Express
France
Germany
Gen. Brown
New Orleans
Louisville
Col
Reg
Richmond Enquirer
New York
Republic
Traveler John Townsend Returns After Four Year Western Tour
A Philadelphia tradesman from Chesnut Street returns from a four year journey across the western wilderness. Townsend joined the Wythe expedition to the Columbia River in 1834 with botanist Nuttall, later exploring the Sandwich Islands and Valparaiso. He may publish his adventures and discoveries for science and public benefit.
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Chesnut Street
Rocky Mountains
Esca
John K. Townsend
Philadelphia
Sandwich Island
Valparaiso
Carreer
Nuttall
Capt. Wythe
Columbia River
Sandwich Islands
U. S. Gaz
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A. M. Gest
Agricultural
James Town
Darwin
W. H. Harrison
Rochester
Wessler
State of
N. York
Monroe Central Committee
sUurune
State of New York
Monroe County Whig Central Committee
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