English tariff debates boost dairy farming and trade
A discussion in the Journal of Commerce cites how tariff changes in Britain affect dairy output, noting cows producing milk and cheese for a growing domestic market. It argues free trade, not protection, fosters cheaper provisions, stimulates industry, and broad prosperity beyond Britain’s borders.
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Camere
Serva
Elohaa Deslies
Teinsles
Robert Peal
Wall
England
Baghind
Unitedtates
Journal of Commerce
Jehovah
East
New York Morning Neches Government Viniates
Aged financial report shows the year ending June 30 1844-5 deficit worsening and expenditures exceeding revenues. The first quarter figures reveal revenue declines under army fortifications and pensions, with a two thirds share of outlays under that head. The piece notes a tariff decline as a troublesome sign for commerce and previews a Washington Union condensed article on the farm.
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United States
Army
Navy Lang
Everett Grant
Fark
Washington Union
Morse's Telegraphic Alphabet and Banquet Reflections
The item discusses Morse's telegraphic alphabet for Bughah and numerals, noting the three-copy Telegraph Register to prevent character loss. An after-dinner toast in New Orleans praises commerce and the event ends with applause and sentiments about national unity and progress.
Printing Office Gate Shut After Loitering Disturbance
Soeavans Wayston W Tuesday December 16 1848 laments repeated visits by individuals at the printing office. The writers say they are forced to shut the gate and ask friends and others to leave them alone while at work, urging respect for their workspace and hours.
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Boya
Migsiasippi
Prairie du Chien
Todiang
The President Message Read With Steady Tone
Local papers received the President's Message by Saturday night mail from Milwaukee friends. The late arrival and near completion of the issue prevent comment this week, yet editors call it a strong statesmanlike document. It reportedly maintains national honor with moderation and firmness toward neighbors. A fuller notice will appear next week.
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Milwaukee
England Free Trade Threat to Home Industry Stirring Debate
Reaction mounts across American ports as governments move toward tariffless access for imported goods. Editors warn free trade could wreck home manufacturers, unsettle employment, and force a clash over agricultural protection and currency, arguing that export demands would collapse prices and destabilize specie values.
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England
Europe
Peel
Congress
Ameri
Hove
Pacific
Debates on Trade and Currency Policy in 19th Century Debate
The article discusses currency value, trade, and tariffs, arguing that increasing money supply does not raise nominal value. It critiques exporting agricultural products for foreign pay and explores three tariff scenarios with effects on bread, cloth, and domestic industry. It notes the Mineral Point Democrat ending and merging into the Wisconsin Democrat, with changes in editorial staff.
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Ca ‘Neal
New York City
New York
Jarge
Iia
Aia
John Bull
Dedication acknowledgments from Milwaukee editors
The article thanks Dr J D Wasro x of Milwaukee and the editors of the Sentinel Gazette and Courier for the early receipt of the President's Message.
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J. D. Wasrox
Milwaukee
Bentinel, Gazette, and Courier
That City
Frontier Cries Over Indian Threats and Texas Troop Cutbacks
A partisan critique argues that removing U S troops from Fort Winnebago and Crawford invites renewed Indian depredations on northern settlements. The author urges expanding the Ni-tchee reserve, reassigning troops from Texas, and invoking daily gratitude for a strong union and divine protection. The piece blends anti Indian bias with patriotic sermonizing about national destiny and territorial abundance.
Markets Report Bread Prices Spread Across Cities
Prices for wheat and flour show fresh movement with New York flour at 7.09 to 7.25 per barrel and wheat around 1.33 to 1.40, while Milwaukee reports 9 cent wheat swings and stable flour values. Chicago and Milwaukee readings mix fine and superfine flour with corn around 35 to 97 cents, and a noted misprint correcting a spike rumor. The piece notes lake port wheat likely to stay under a dollar amidst foreign demand and navigation timing.
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New York
Milwaukee
Mall
Milwaukee Sentinel
Chicago
Lake Porta
Bank Attornies and the Charter Debate in Yankee Manner
A republican era exchange questions the influence of moneyed interests on bank charters. The Iowa Capital Reporter notes the editor’s partisan bias and mocks arguments favoring the U S Bank. It cites Henry Clay and calls out lawyers who back bank schemes while opposing genuine Democratic measures.
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Cormin
Henry Clay
Summerset
U.S
the Express
Lawyers Aid
Speaker Pavia Elected U S House Leader in 120 Vote
The text notes Hon. W. Pavia of Indiana was elected Speaker of the U S House of Representatives by a 120 on the list ballot. It also includes satirical remarks on democracy, lawyers for banks, and a bishop's quarrel over language, reflecting political discourse of the period.
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W. Pavia
Endiana
U.S
House of Representatives
Balloa
The Speakership and Northern Rise in 1840s Politics
A brisk editorial argues the next U.S. President should come from the North or West, not the cotton states. It criticizes southern “chivalry” and urges a northern president while preserving the Speaker as a stepping stone, warning against rewarding southern dominance. The piece cites historical partisan balance, regional strength, and the need for national unity.
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U 8
Forta Wionebago
Crawford
Crontiar
Texas
Indiana
Wifairs
Themesllves
Wisconsin
Nitchee
U. S
Couripe
Qualdicaton
Phu
Tha Union
Olin
Linon
Fediana
Llinois
Isaip
Pennsylvani Ag
Abe
Penneyleanians
W Riity
Virginians
Oownwanks
Davis
Wold
Owen
Douglass
Whnois
Justion
North
West
Polk
Canatita- Canal
Ua Saath
Ahip
Destructive Fire at Cedar Street Building in New York
A fire at No 25 Cedar Street in New York caused an explosion that hurled Savern Bremen from a burning window. Despite serious injuries, all escaped with no major harm. Property loss estimated at 30,000 dollars.
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New York
Cedar Street
Savern
Bremen
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Salvator
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Therd
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Ue Canted States Journal
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