Meeting of the Friends of Dorr at Shakapore Hotel
A large gathering at the Shakapore Hotel expresses support for Thomas W. Dorr amid his imprisonment. Speakers include Rhode Island figures and New York supporters urge resolutions condemning the Rhode Island authorities and calling for liberty and petition to restore Dorr’s freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakapeore Hotel
Thomas W. Dorr
Elijah BK. Purdy
Elair
D. BD. Field
O'Sullivan
Jackson L. Schultz
Levi D. Shirsm
Parmenter
Rhode Island
Gi Tace Vail
England
Bidd
Mof Sitinvaty
Don
New York
Rhode
Aenostithe Paliet
Dorr
Pat
Conmnon Union
Coperty Tyrenny
Chan
Charges Against Clay and Cray Reflect Political Debates
The column reproduces a Globe rebuttal attacking Henry Clay and others, detailing alleged past positions on tariffs, banks, and national policy. It cites Cray and Clay with charges drawn from Ohio Statesman, St. Clairsville Gazette, and calls their moral character odious, urging public scrutiny of Republican leadership. The piece ends noting a separate remark about Mr Park's grandfather being a Tory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Polk
James J. Polk
Henry Clay
Suike Afs
Ohio Statesman
St. Clairsville
Terry Cray
U.S. Senate
U.S. Bank
LSEJ
Chavns
Clay
Webster
Webb
Bildle
Cellance
Jackson
Weaven
Mr. Clay
Debt alleged to rise in Congress linked figures cited
A speaker claims Congress and allies inflated the national debt, alleging a jump from six million to twenty six million or more, framing the action as fiscal overreach and demanding accountability.
Impeachment charges against Henry Clay detailed in 1830s text
The document accuses Henry Clay of immorality, gambling, disturband embezzlement claims, and tyrannical conduct. It cites oppression of citizens, opposition to Speaker Polk, and alleged attempts to gag opponents, framing a broad impeachment narrative.
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Ucary Clay
Cilley
Polk
Ctizens
Peta
Randolph
Marshal
Culley
Henry Clay
U. S
Polk Grandfather Tory Claim Sparks Clarification Request
A dated 1811 letter from East Tennessee challenges a Tennessee Whig report that James K. Polk's grandfather fought as a Tory in the Revolutionary War. The writer argues the charge may mislead party members and asks knowledgeable locals to set the record straight to aid the party, mentioning Jonesborough Whig and travelers Boar & Rives.
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Manyvinig
Blownt Co
East Tennessee
Dean Einst
Tennessee
Jameed G. Polk
Ana
Dallas County
Alabama
Messrs
Boar & Rives
Polk ancestry slander sparks cross-state defenses
The Mecklenberg Meffersonians argue Gov. Polk’s grandfather Ezekiel Polk fought for independence and was not a Tory, challenging Whig claims. Nashville Union reports Polk supporters plan full refutation with state records and credible witnesses to clear Polk’s name.
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Richmond
Louisville
Mobile
Ala
Gov. Polk
Ezekiel Polk
North Carolina
Polk
Nashville Whig
Testimony of General Jackson in Secreta Letter
An extract from a long private letter by the Old Hero of the Hermitage to Mr. Jones of Utica praises Mr. Polk. It notes Polk's service in public roles, his consistency on major issues, and his adherence to Jeffersonian Democracy. The letter lauds Polk's private virtue and character, defending him against slander.
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Hermitage
Jones
Utica
Polk
Panama
Louisiana election yields mixed Whig and Democratic gains
The Madisonian reports Louisiana voters split control with a Whig House majority claimed at 34 of 60 seats while Democrats hold a one seat Senate lead. Both parties back annexation and the Texas question does not appear as an issue in the race. Reports also note riot casualties at Southwark and cholera among prisoners in Auburn.
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Louisiana
Congress
State Senate
Journal of Cammerce
Annexation
Texins
Texas
Farmers and the Tariff in Dutchess County Debate
The article reprints a dialogue from The Commercial Advertiser criticizing tariff policy and its effect on grain prices. It argues abundance on farms reduces prices, questions the tariff’s impact, and urges freeing domestic restrictions to boost demand. It also compares Rhode Island suffrage actions with royalcharter limits and notes unrest surrounding new constitutions.
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Duttchess County
Evening Post
Constlesa
Dutchess County
San
Bagland
Mingland
Magling Fom
Ergland
Sul
Muwlind
Nisland
Great Britain
Commu Sicia
Aventay Poston Dais
Vote Editor of the Courier: Dowirt Pibive plea for papers
A garbled 1844 letter asks the editor to publish material about a man named Micheal Viens and a missing worker. it recounts local disturbances, a family’s hardship, evictions, and a request to relay messages to an express carrier. The piece touches on labor, fear of federal power, and references whig and democratic tensions. It mentions ice shipments to Boston and Calcutta and a voyage of European passengers arriving in New York Bay.
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Courier
Remy Sone
Louchelys
Dee Romedy
Ebro
Rock River Woods
Hulice
Ara Porton
Shel Moeheal Phas Nie
Pacreek Rogan
Astmaster
Watertowny
Asanesyo
Judo Hasan
Congress
Bat
Aed
Rhode Island
Hestae
Thece Peade
Boston
New York
Oa Routerman
Wythe
Mass
Wagona
Mr. Wyle
Tacerpadl
Lenton
Fughind
Pars
France
Calcutta
Judea
Tuo Centon
Innocent Man Hanged by Mob in Arkansas Years Ago
Paris Mercury chronicles a mob hanging of Janes Burnee son of Aquila Burnes Missouri for alleged Wright family murders. New evidence in Van Buren Intelligencer claims three men, Biar, Reese and another, confessed and are confined at Pugettville, Arkansas. The Mercury notes regret at the execution and memorializes Burnee’s family while voicing distrust of the justice system.
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Paris
Janes Burnee
Aquila Burnes
Missouri
Arkaneway
Ark
Pugettville
Thie
Biar
Reese
Lis Nauderere
Church of Jesus Curst
Llan Huintad
Aiaub
di Wis
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Tyler
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