27 Nov 1829
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 3 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Virginia Advocate
Location
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1829
Page
1
Curated excerpts recount a poem fragment, an acrostic tribute to a fallen lieutenant at Furtox, wartime memory, and a farewell meditation. The piece blends verse, verse parody, and reminiscence with literary and historical asides, marking a 19th century miscellany vibe.
The 1829 Virginia Convention debates a proposed amendment to base representation on white population and the dangers of slaveholding influence. Speakers from Brooke and other counties argue about constitutional limits, minority rights, and the balance between East and West Virginia interests, with references to taxation, the Capitol, and historical England.
A raucous edition of a campaign gathering drew attention as various factions and readers debated nominating a joint ticket. The crowd described key figures including Owen and Jennings as part of a broader debate over party lines and immunity doctrines, with witnesses noting disorder and strong rhetoric.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.