Democracy and slavery debate in Van Buren era America
A lengthy discussion contrasts Ex-President Jackson and President Van Buren with focus on slavery. The piece argues democracy, not aristocracy, advances abolition, credits the constitutional design for gradually ending slavery, and lauds education and national unity through commerce and mobility. It notes Jackson’s retirement and hints at political tensions and societal progress.
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Jackson
van Buren
Mr. van Buren
Atlantic
America
United States
Franklin
Rush
Adams
Confederacy
Far West
Europe
Theschapel y in Newgate. From they weekly chronicle Sunday last
Fragmentary OCR note reports Thes chapel in Newgate appears in a weekly chronicle published Sunday prior. Specific persons, dates, and exact context are unreadable, but the item references a chapel or meeting in Newgate and a weekly chronicle.
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THEY
Chronicle
Additional and authentic particulars of Greenacre
Greenacre, born in Hillington, is linked to Runcton as shown in family records. The piece details his large kin, their farms in Norfolk, a past tragedy involving a sister and mother, and his drifting conduct. It notes his time in London, radical publications, conflicts with local figures, and a suspected role in the Cato Street conspiracy.
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Chronicle
Greenacre
Runcton
Hillington
Lyon
Fakenham
Runeton
Fowler
Samuel
West Winch
Coe
Diss
James
Rudkin
Lynn
Jackson
Norfolk-street
Henry Jackson
London
Kent-road
Andrews
Clogher
William
America
Norfolk
Duchess of Kent
Victoria
Spain
Hernani
Owen
Cape
Ghivtv
Atlantic
Europe
Asia
Asier
South America
Greenacre denies involvement as Wood’s name harms business
Sir James Duke reported to Greenacre that a newspaper statement implicated Wood as the man in whose cars Greenacre laid a body, causing prejudice to Wood’s business. Greenacre denied knowledge of the man, lamented the harm from naming people, and offered to help repair the social damage. He recalled a cart lift for 3d and argued over rent with Bowen over a towel left behind. Suipwreck Death STARVATION notes followed detailing shipboard suffering from Liverpool voyages, including the Bristol, Mexico, Birmingham, Tamarac, Diamond, and Enchantress with numerous deaths and losses.
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James Duke
Greenacre
Wood
J. Duke
Bowen
Liverpool
Bristol
Mexico
Birmingham
Tamarac
Diamond
Enchantress
Bermuda
Vestry forms overseers as parish seeks eight nominees
On September 29 1832 a vestry convened for appointing overseers. Parish authorities proposed eight respectable men, with Mr Anderson urging James Greenacre and John Day along with two others as fit to serve as overseers to the parish. The report also notes a host of other items from the era.
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Anderson
Board of Guardians
James Greenacre
John Day
Disturbances at Wianchester in Times of Strain on Labour
Disturbances in Wianchester rise from factory layoff and meagre wages among hand loom weavers. About 100 to 300 gathered in St George's road to demand bread and relief, entering shops to seek sustenance or funds. Deputations met borough officials who advised churchwardens to handle relief via church office. critics note large charitable giving elsewhere while local need grows.
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George Shipman
Omnibus Proprietors
Manchester
Yesterda
St. George’s Road
Highlands
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Greenaere
Jon
M‘murdo
Prisoe
LO Iumuwine
Cupy
Chapel-court
Jamies Greenagre
M‘murdo, Esq
Gale
St. James’s
ST. George's
Inspector Feltham
Wianchester
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