Letter of Bilas Wright and Democratic Platform
A detailed letter by Bilas Wright discusses the Democratic platform for territorial conventions, urging unity and practical application of the Constitution to harbor and river improvements. It highlights constitutional claims, party harmony, and the broad scope of federation across states, urging Democrats to adopt a common platform for the forthcoming canvass. The piece notes regional voting patterns in New Hampshire as context for party strategy and references the Wells and Hanson loan vote.
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Ank Congress
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Walfwurth
Huncary
Dist
Palatine
Hungary
Europe
Prussia
Berlin
SwitzenLand
The
Helvetic
M. Beis le Comte
Switzerland
Austria
Crop prospects amid drought and political notes in the era
The article reports varied harvest prospects across counties with corn damaged by gophers but other crops outlooks strong. It notes wheat crops in St Joseph Valley regions already being secured, Georgia Whigs nominating Dixcan II for governor, and a Catholic church dedication in Hazle Green. It also mentions Henry Clay’s baptism and a Treasury figure of 3,708,103 in sub-treasury funds and a Philadelphia telegraph service launch.
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Madison Democrat
Mierneaw
Seriting
Niles
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St. Jongeph Valley
Rome Pontiff's rise sparks hopes for liberal reform
The article praises the Pope's popularity since his accession, noting plans for municipal reforms, a national guard, and press freedom as catalysts for constitutional government across southern and central Europe. It highlights Rome's moral influence on Europe, Napoleon's era reference, and the potential impact on Austria and Naples.
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Pontiif
Gomrenies
Dey
Fay
Europe
Altos
Austria
France
Italy
Germany
Rome
Nouthern
Napoleon
Faris
Naples
England
Arabia
O’connor
Ireland
O'Connent
Genoa
Hyuuwrich
Detroit Growth and Lake Huron Travel Notes
Describes Detroit railway expansion by Michigan Central Railway with riverfront lands, freight warehouses, and a passenger depot. Also tours Lake Huron, Lake St Clair, and Irish Dublin landmarks, including the Four Courts, Trinity College, and Phoenix Park, with reflections on Allied commerce and European improvements.
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Detroit
Pro
Albany
Cass
Tiver ST
Clath
Lake Huron
Walworth County Democratic Convention Delegates Elected
A Walworth County Democratic Convention nominated a slate of delegates to the Territorial Convention and adopted harmony resolutions. The ballot elected Hi. kam Alien, Thomas D. Grant, E. Eastabrook, William Bell, Nathaniel Bell, and Limon H. Seaver as delegates, with committee actions to publish proceedings and support party unity.
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O.M. Baker
D. MeKatdews
James Wiliams
J. A. Farnham
Elihu Gray
W. K. May
Delarax
William Hollingshead
W-Fiercery
G. Pasenge
J. H. Mansfield
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Herrington Waiworres
Dr. Mulford
William Bell
A Mallory
Charles A. Bronsop
Henry Mallory
Henry Mellory
Aix
Hi. Kam
Alien
Thomas D. Grant
E. Eastabrook
Wiliam Bell
Nathaniel Bell
Lymon H. Séaver
C. M. Baker
Democratic Territorial Convention
Congress
Mexico
H. Mallory
Wahoarth County
Walworth County
The Two Thousand Dollar Andirons Tale
A storyteller recalls a family quarrel sparked by a pair of old andirons. The uncle insists the andirons cost two thousand dollars, but a cascade of upgrades follows, from a marble hearth to new carpets and paint. The tally climbs to twenty four hundred and fifty dollars and beyond as each room is improved or altered to match the new luxury.
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Ireland
St. John of Jerusalem
Kilkenny
Ormond
Windsor
Carlow
Imperial Hotel
Seckville Street
United States
Europe
Trinity College
Bank of Ireland
Parliament House of Ireland
Daniel O'Connell
O'Connell
House of Lords
St.Patrick
Christ's Church
Phenix
Park
British Dominions
Merrion Square
London
Windsor Castle
Buckingham Palace
Prince Albert
Duchess of Kent
Prince Oscar
Sweden
England
Cabucket
Spithead
Duke of Wellington
Apsley House
France
Jerome Bonaparte
Westphalia
Napoleon
William Duggan
Cork
New York
Society of Friends
Chicago
Whitney
Cada
Wisconsin
Mel
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Letty
Peter
Jane
Irona
Mason
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Hanson
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Provence
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Milwaukee River
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Causeway Street
Court of Common Pleas
Boston Star
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Albert Todd
Willis L. Williams
Michigan Central Railway
Mann
Rochester ‘American
Huron
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Lake St. Clair
Michigan
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Port Hurony
Great Canadian Railway
Port Huron
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Lake Heron
Great Consolidated Seage Company
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Pennsylvania
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Brown
James A. Brown
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Flushing
Howland
Gen. Taylor
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Det. Free Press
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Council For
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Boston’ Post
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Mouslin de Lame
Serriyaya Buyren
Chicago Tribune
Fanny Blissler
Knickerbocker
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N. ¥. Tribune
M. Vattemare
Secretary of the Treasury
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Racina Whig
Faran Accroxwr
James Palmer
Lake County
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