Louisiana Election Sparks Whig Victory Across City
In Louisiana the governor and congressional races drew sharp contest with Whigs claiming a decisive victory in New Orleans. White leads over Jackson in early returns as voters rebuke President Jackson, with further results showing Whig success in the next legislature. Extracts from New Orleans letters note White's rising majority and anti-Jackson sentiment shaping state politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Congress
Jackson
Dawson
Louisianna
Louisiania ‘Advertiser
New Orleans
Jackson Party
White
Jack Son
Johnston
Gayerre
Charleston
Wm. Gibbons
Pennoyer
Garland
Ouchila
Johnson
Savannah
Crors
Poughkeepsie
Henry Whinfield
Messrs
Philadelphia Presbyterian
Brewen
Burden
Emma
Hudson
N. Y
Thomas G. Prettyman
Baltimore Patriot
Dispatch
Sea Men
Drew
St. Domingo
Cape Haytien
Smyrna
Boston
Commerce
Vera Cruz
New York Advertiser
Providence Trades Union Proposal Aimed at City Bootmakers
The cordwainers of ward No 1 Providence Rhode Island plan a General Trades Union for all Providence trades. They will appoint a three person Safety Committee to meet Monday 28th at 7:30 PM at the Courthouse to form a Constitution uniting the city boot and shoemakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades’ Union
Providence
Cordwainera of Ward, No
New York
New Bedford Daily Gazette
New York Courier and Enquirer
Commercial Advertiser
Marazion
Penzance
Mounts Bay
Mexico
Atlantic Ocean
Police Intelligence and Murky Trials at Mansion House
Police subjects include Robert Elliott charged with obtaining goods under false pretences from Trower and Co. and a Habeas Corpus case involving Sowers. Second story covers a Marylebone police case of William Jones accused in a suspected fatal domestic neglect and abuse, plus a brutal police conduct hearing at Worship Street with Constables charged over violence against Frederick Lockie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Bench
Trower
Elliott
Adolphus
Hobler
Sun
Marylebone
William Jones
Mr. K
Larence-Gardens
West Country
Margaret-street
Hackney
Jones
Ann Stacy
Middlesex Hospital
Rawlinson
Crippie
Robert Fitzgerald
Lisson-place
Lisson-grove
Fincham
Woodberry
Wychstreet
Strand
John Clarke
William Mascall
Greenwich
Davies
Charingcrose
Salopian
Worship-Streey
Messrs
Broughton and
Twyford
G Division
Frederick Lockie
Broughton
Brindley
Perry
Mr. Broughton
Lockie
Inspector Perry
Scotland Yard
Erry
Benjamin Vivins
Roberts
Luckie
Alabaster
White
Abbott
Gawler
Five Detectives Target Pimlico Watch Swindle
In Pimlico, Misses Smith of No 18 lured a clothesman with offers of worn apparel and twelve French gold watches. The pair of Jews visited again with a supposed master, but the watches proved counterfeit stones. A third party, Mr Pickworth, uncovered the ruse, yet the ladies refused to prosecute or aid police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrave Street
Pimlico
J. Pickworth
Walton-street
Grosvenor-place
Marylebone Lane
Discharge Motion in Middlesex Sessions on rape case
Barrister Mr Payne moves to discharge a prisoner held in Newgate on a capital rape charge after the grand jury ignored the bill of indictment for the main offence. The chairman declines to depart from procedure and suggests renewing the application tomorrow before the regular chairman and magistrates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Wovenden
Payne
His Majesty's
Newgate
Mr. Payne
Masters and Workmen Unite Against Monopolist Builders
A meeting of about one hundred masters at the Talbot Tavern Gray's Inn-lane urged solidarity with journeymen against builder monopolists. They passed resolutions to oppose masters' declarations against union membership and pledged to defend operative builders, warning of a social divide if unity failed. A committee was formed and a on-the-spot subscription collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talbot Tavern
Liquorpond Street
Gray’s Inn-lane
Lovick
Bull
Apted
Verdon
Dixey
Operative Builders
Harries
Tamper
Murphy
Marylebone
Manchester
Messrs. Cubitt
Combe and Co
Cubitt and Co
Combe and Delafield
Mr. M
Mull merchants oppose inland bond system in piracy town report
A Mull port meeting reviewed the deputation report against Mr Poulett Thomson's inland bond system. Resolutions condemned the measure and pledged continued agitation next session, with the original opposition committee reappointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonpine
Mull
Jin Jute
London
Poulett Thomson
Alderman Terry
Liverpool Standard
Cheshire
Devonshire
Hull Observer
Mece
Guizlaff
China
Memoirs of a thief in Cliff Street case and escape
A New York paper recounts the career of Peter Bowerhan, a lifelong criminal friended with repeated imprisonments since 1819. After a guilty verdict for a late robbery, details cover his early cattle theft, repeated imprisonments, escape from hospital during cholera, appeals to prosecutors, and a failed raid on a Roosevelt Street tavern where he seized watches and a pouch.
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Cliff-street
Peter Bowerhan
Bowerhan
Ald. Palmer
Bawerhan
Philadelphia
Hoffman
New York
Roosevelt-street
New York Paper
Ireland in Ireland Tithes Crisis Unite Against Collectors
A Dublin Pilot commentary reports Irish officers and soldiers opposing tithes enforcement, denouncing the sale of corn and peat, and warning ministers against using blood and bayonets. It argues true reform requires ending tithe and corporation abuses to preserve Ireland within the English connection.
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Tirpes
Ireland
Meno
Kay
England
O’connell
Mr. O’connell
Dublin
Provincial Markets: Liverpool Cotton and Corn Exchange Report
Market updates show no price changes in Liverpool Cotton Market with 200 to 300 bags traded. Corn Exchange notes limited activity and varied quotes for wheat oats flour meal and by products with expectations of prices easing on weaker terms and strong demand for bacon hams and lard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Liverpool Corn Exchange
Canada
Court Address to the Queen and Mungret Wisdom Tale
A court moved an address for the Queen’s safe return after a brief session with 15 aldermen and many councilmen. The article then recounts the legend of Mungret near Limerick, noting a proverb “as wise as the women of Mungret” and a Cashel scholars challenge where monks and peasants dressed as women and farmers confused visiting professors with Greek and Latin.
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Limerick
Mungret
Cashel
House of
Egham Races Day Brims With Royal Attendance and Tight Finishes
On a fine day at Egham races a large crowd gathered despite light wagering. Sir Frederick Roe attended the royal tent with Gardner and Smith in attendance. Intriguer won the 30 sovs sweepstakes for 2 year olds after a strong run, with Stradbally and Comet following. The Survey Middlesex Stakes saw Robin Roughhead triumph by a length over The Bravo. The Ladies Plate featured Sister to Imbar and Balline with close finishing, while a Summerhill Handicap highlighted Messenger and Shylock among others. Officials announced next year’s stewards: Lord Frederick Fitzclarence Captain Martyn and Harcourt.
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Frederick Roe
Gardner
Smith
T. Stanley
T. Stanley's Intriguer, 3 Yrs, 9St 2Lb Mr. Gardner
Cosby
Intrigaer
Thomas Stanley
Cheshire
Lancashire
Sir Thomas
Syrolds
New Mile
Templeman
Mr. Cosby
Theobald
Stockwell Lass
G. Heathcote
Nisus
Olds
F.Y.C
G.heathcote
Duke of Richmond
Byng
Helenus
Middlesex
Alderson
Robin Roughhead
de Burgh
the Bravo
Stockwell
Forth
Imbar
Twitchett
Kent
Harrison
Mr. Beckett
St. Patrick—Angelica
Tmba
Agst Balline
Agst Ballines
Captain Gardner
Mr. Holmes
Martin
Farrell
T. Dockeray
Fréderick Fitzclarence
Martyn
Harcourt
Shocking Murder at Hulme Barracks in Manchester
A Royal Artillery soldier James Smith shot his wife at Hulme Manchester after years of marital strife. Compelled by a prior union and infidelity, the couple endured misery, drink, and neglect. The husband, after threats and a beer-house dispute, fired through a lath and plaster partition, killing the wife as she held a child. Neighbors recount the scene as the infant narrowly escaped harm. Smith surrendered without remorse. Correspondent of the Liverpool Sijo.
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Manchester
James Smith
Royal Artillery
Foot
Horse Barracks
Hulme
Smith
Woolwich
Bentham
Liverpool Si Jo
Meetings of Creditors and Local Notices in Kent and London
A fragmentary listing from a period issue records meetings of creditors on Bas inghall Street and nearby addresses, naming defendants or debtors such as H Jennings innkeeper Feversham Kent and T Tapster ironmonger Regent Street. It includes a dividend notice and a long Births Marriages and Deaths section with multiple entries: births in North Bank Regent's Park Scarborough and Russell Square. marriages including M Dougal and Sarah Apne. deaths including Viscount Peeves and Nicholas Graham Esq. also noting ages and locations like Brixton and Thames.
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Basinghall Street
Vo Monson
H. Jennings
Feversham
Kent
T. Tapster
Quadrant
Regent Street
W. Briggs
the Vineyard
Richmond
Surrey
G. Diack
Regent-street
Furnitury
T. Thompson
Westerham
Grove
Nvsus
E. Marklow
Talbot-ch
Gracechurch-street
Victualler
St SY J. W. Aughtie
Cheapside
Draper
Regent’s Park
Cumming
Scarborough
Blackett
Russell-square
H. H. Dodgson
St. Giles
Camberwell
M‘dougall
R.M
Sarah Apne
Francis, Esq
Jamaica
Brixton Church
Brenkin, Esq
Burton-crescent
Grace
Woolley
Denmark-hill
St. Stary’ Nemington
Lash
His
Elizabeth
Dagter
C. CG DM
Earl of
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American Papers
Police Intelligence
Union-Hall
David Clarke
Widgrove
Traill
Fryer
Clapton
Emerald Isle
Queen-Square
Joan Clarke
Carter
Aus
Sporting
Wiian
Mrtcaci, Fn Tie Paoraitoad
Loadoo
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