Clermont County Teachers Oppose Cobb Reading Books
A Clermont County teacher criticizes the Peacher's Association report recommending Cobb's reading books for common schools. The letter argues McGuffey's readers are superior, noting Cobb's definitions and orthography as drawbacks, and urges immediate adoption of McGuffey's in the county. December 28.
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Peacher’s Association
Clermont County
Ohio
Ancno
Cobb
McGuffey
New
Cobbe
Steam Type Setter Alarm For Newspaper Profession
The N Sun reports Clay and Rosenberg’s Steam Type Setter replacing ten workers with two men and three boys. The machine handles 28 times more matter, composing lines faster than human labor. It uses keyed type, a railway-like conveyor, and an automatic line finish signal to feed lines into the print box. The device may transform printing, though some fear job losses for compositors.
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Suys
Clay & Rosenberg
Faust
Chacys
Herz
Spa
Duel Fears and Political Debate Span Potomac News
Washington dispatch describes tensions over a supposed duel between Garrett Davis of Kentucky and Thomas H. Bayly of Virginia after Davis called Bayly's remarks deceitful. Bonds and arrests loom as lawmakers press for explanations amid stirring talk of honor and reconciliation.
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Washinaron
Garrett David
Reatucky
Thomas H. Bayly
Virginia
Bayly
Mr. Davis
Davis
Baltimore
Bonds
Athan
Ander
Burt
South Carolina
Seddon
Calhoun
Philadelphia
Washington
Froat Lowa
Col. Baker
Jonly
Congress
Lilinpia
Mexico
Edward Div Baker
Potomac
Democratic Party’s clash over Polk and Mexican War
The passage recounts harsh accusations against President Polk for aiding Mexico, with Davie and Calhoun blamed for rallying support against him. It notes responses from the President and critics like Douglas and Locofocos, questioning disavowals of measures by Kearney and Stockton.
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Mexico
Davie
Polk
Sama Anna
Genergia
United States
Davis
Calhoun
Fey and
Stockton
Kearney
Douglase
Organization of Governments in the Conquered Territories of Mexico
The Cincinnati Atlas notes President Polk's Special Message and documents on Gen Kearney's New Mexico government actions. It argues military authority oversteps were possible but disavowed by the President, while secret directives point to conquest as a war aim and urge provisional civil governments.
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Potomac
Martin
Tennessee
Gentry
Sam
Garnett Davis
Congress
Davie
James Ks Polk
Polk
Mexico
United States
Christendom
Santa Anna
Ibeen
Hissown
Almonte
Organization OF Governments
Cincinnati Atlas Gays
Kearney
New Mexico
Eee
Union
Sloat
Stockson
U. States
Upper California
Conspiracy of California War Aims and Opposition Reforms
The piece argues Gen. K is poised to seize California after victories in New Mexico, citing War Department instructions to Col. Stevenson and Commodore Sloat about establishing American authority, civil government, and allegiance oaths. It denounces the administration as pursuing territorial conquest and warns that citizens will resist.
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California
New Mexico
Douertaiel
J.D. Steveson
Mexico
Sloat
Secretary of the Navy
Yucatan
U. States
Upper
Adj. Armstrong
Weller
Cin. Com
Iowa joins Union amid bribery probe and legislative delays
Congress has admitted Iowa, now a state, with no veto expected. Iowa’s new Legislature faces trouble as no Senators or Judges have been elected and Convention dates are uncertain. Bribery charges against Marshall, tied to electing U.S. Senators, are under investigation with King's testimony pivotal. The inquiry must be thorough, free of bias, to establish truth or fault.
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U.S
Walker
Congress
Iowa
Marshall
House
Wnder
King
United States Senate
West
South Carolina Electors Vote Sparks Democratic Debate
A SC Senate vote 26 to 16 blocks people from electing presidential electors, placing this power in the Legislature with a property qualification, while other items recount Civil War era injuries, political jibes, and public notices including a marble State House funding requirement and a dinner toast about the fair sex.
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Senate of
South Carolina
John C. Calhoun
House of Representatives
Santa Fe government clash over Texas authority in New Mexico
The New Era critiques Gen. Kearney's attempt to establish a Santa Fe government, arguing it violates Texas sovereignty and borders, with fears of national dissolution. Some Texas papers accuse Governor Henderson of neglect and military service in Mexico, suggesting he vacated the post.
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Santa FE
Austin
Kearney
New Mexico
Texas
Kearneyvas
United States
Nueces
Grande
Sania
Henderson
Mexico
Cin, Gaz. Ut
Public Offices Pressed by Contractors and Mexican Damages
Washington reports a crowded scene at the two military departments with contractors and treasury activity. The writer suggests Mexican damages may be paid by debt or wealth from Mexican mines. Also noted are a tough mail route from Green Bay to Copper Harbor and a curious Bible in six volumes priced at 225 dollars.
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Tut Depantuan Tsi
Washington
New York Evening Post
Copper Harbor
Green Bay
Garrier
Carsiier
Macw
Bartlett & Welford
Yesiterday
London
Thomas Macklin
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Robert Rowland
Franklin Barker
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Ohio Press
Ohio Statesman
Tappan
Medary
Hazewells
Madary
Cave
Statesman
the Statesman
Toppan
Republic
Captain Jones
Buncombe
N.C
Inez
Torres
Cincinnati Enquirer
Snys
James K. Santa Anna
Sawyer
Fops
Naval School
Navy
Indiana State Journal
The
New York ‘Tribune
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Crittenden
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Hal
People’s Press
Hopkinsville
Paris
Miss Drummond
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