Calhoun at Memphis Convention on internal improvements
The passage reports Calhoun’s speech at the Memphis convention arguing for constitutional limits on federal internal improvements, distinguishing projects within state boundaries from national works. It notes the convention’s unanimous report and widespread Western support for his views on Mississippi River improvements and related navigation projects.
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Amice Wade
Calhoun
Memphis
Sean
Charleston Run
Mississippi
Chesapeake
Delaware
New York Baya
Atinane
Atul
Horrid Buried Alive Case Shocks City
A startling late 19th century report describes a young woman long believed dead who was found alive in her coffin after burial. The incident, blamed on foul play, caused intense grief among the family and friends as investigators revealed the body had not spoken after life signs.
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Com
Indy
Conaclonaness
Dosking in Wisconsin and the Milwaukee Bank conflict
The text discusses corruption fears in Wisconsin politics and the push to resuscitate the Milwaukee Bank. It notes money power influencing the contest, a divided stance among six members versus ten, and mentions opposing groups dubbed the apphaners and related political intrigue within the territory.
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Milwaukie Bank
Wisconsin Arges
Tnt
Publishing error rattles readers in corrected edition
A Western edition margin notes reveal a font mishap in the Prodi- Jons's Massage and incorrect passages about Provident congratulating Congress on a recount. The error escaped correction in nearly every Western edition seen, provoking irritation and mis understanding with foreign powers.
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Provident
Congress
Ti Jy
Reed
Stata
Sisal
Presidentials Message on Oregon and tariffs, mixed tone
The message outlines U S relations with Mexico over indemnities, detours in UK Oregon negotiations, and tariff changes. It asserts renewed diplomatic contact with Mexico, no imminent arms clash, and urges Britain to quit Oregon if possible while defending U S law over its citizens there. It criticizes tariff policy and notes a vague concluding paragraph about mutual concessions. It also observes political commentary on slavery debates in past presidential messages.
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United States
Mexico
U. S
Great Britain
Congress
England
Oregon
North America
Messigo
Rail line debate across Lake Michigan to Mississippi
Milwaukee discussions push for private chartered railroad from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi. Advocates prefer private capital and private management over a territorial or state project, arguing rail access boosts interior Wisconsin farms and lowers interior costs. They warn against public corruption and foresee competition restraining rates, while noting eastern capital would drive construction if route importance is recognized.
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Milwaukee
Lake Michigans
Mississippi
Sana
Wisconsin
Lake Ac
Sige
New York
Vail
Wade
Incomplete Opinion on Economics and Politics
A fragmented historical note discusses ideals of perfects and a plan to resume them. It states a political concern: any measure that lowers cost by prediction or distribution cannot be publicly economical. The tone hints at cautious theories rather than concrete actions.
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Palle
McDade
Polk
United States
Indies
Catia
Mc Duffin
Calhoun’s Senate Seat Victory At 135 to 4 Vote
The South Carolina Legislature elected John C Calhoun to the United States Senate to replace Cuger. The vote reached 135 to four blanks, with critics in the blanks saying Calhoun favored liberal internal improvements. The New York Evening Post praised his return as timely for tariff revision.
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Calhoun
South Carolina
Senate of
United States
Cuger
Memphis
Congress
New York Evening Post
Alr. Calhoun
Senate
John C. Calhoun
McDuffie tariff debate stirs Madison readers
The Madison crowd heard Col and Meig Duffie defend free reads and protest tariffs. The Gazette notes arguments over revenue versus protection, detailing how a universal low rate could raise revenue while taxing both foreign and home goods equally, with emphasis on domestic industry and labor impacts.
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Lake Michigan and Mississippi Railroad
John Cs Calhoun
Mawankee County
Madden
Tawa
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Democratic Party
Lucre
Jacon Gnonaeas
George
Terriorial Legislinare
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Rey
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Frovag
Madison
WR. McDupfies
Lester
Starifes
Cincinnati Gazuue
Spasking
Meig Duffie
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Me. McDuffin
Homs
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Patoninh
Beile
Daitle
Raaders
Lena
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