Benton Speech at Boonville on Texas and Texas debt
Mr Benton argues against the Texas treaty and the United States assuming Texas debts. He attacks land grants to Beales and Mexican sellers as inflated and fraudulent, exposing stockjobbers and speculators. He condemns disunion aims and defends Polk’s single term pledge while praising Dallas.
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Tex as treaty viewed as fraud moves toward disunion says Benton
In a speech, Mr. Benton contends the Texas treaty misstates lands and grants under Texas Spain Mexico Coahuila and Texas rules. He argues most land already granted abroad or to speculators, with no vacant lands left, and claims the treaty aims to fracture the Union for disunionist and land speculator motives.
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Texas
Spain
Mexico
Coahuila
Tamaulipas
Coahula
Chihuahua
New Mexico
Camanches
Sierra Obscura Mountains
Bedle
United States
Europe
Washington
Capitol
President
Department of State
Mr. B
Missouri
Benton
Clerical Scandal Linked to Junius Tracts Opinion
The Gleizy Evening Post laments the spread of a new scandal tied to the Junius Tracts author and claims clergy should uphold virtuous conduct. It rebukes those who use a clergyman's fall as excuse for their own transgressions and questions the source of moral authority.
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Colton
Junius Press
Democratic Party
Philadelphia
New York
Hells
Evening Post
Wool Exchange Dilemma Between Farmer and Purchaser
A farmer takes his spring wool to wool buyers aiming to trade for cloth on last year's terms. The buyer cannot confirm new terms and admits he may be forced to accept the same deal, despite wool prices rising. The exchange reveals financial strain and uncertainty in commodity bartering.
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Beca
Barmer
Within a Year D Fails to Raise as Much as Elath
A farmer comments that in Tau politics the Whigs make a fuss, while noting no clear benefit within a year. The Mayville Sentinel records the exchange amid local political chatter and civic concern.
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Pacha
Mayville
Mexico and United States Annexation Dispute Reflected
A quoted letter from Mexico's Col. Bocanegra protests the Texas annexation and warns of war if the treaty with the United States is approved. The piece argues Mexico's rights and warns of consequences, urging adherence to international law and Mexican dignity. Also praises Col. Polk's rise from humble beginnings to Democratic leadership.
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New Orleans
Mexico
Green
A. S
Bocanegra
United Staes
Texas
United States
Mexican Republic
Hae Ander
Prosecution, politics, and a mock tribunal vignette
A South Grand Jury clears a man for chicken theft as a judge rebukes him. The tale includes Henry Clay in debates about debt and land revenue, British sympathy for Oregon, and a list of old electors now in Polk and Dallas opposition. The Baltimore Republican notes many Federalists shifting to Democracy. A Commodore Hall monument rises at Lacrel Gill Cemetery in Philadelphia.
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John
Henry Clay
Kagland
Oregon
Commodore Hall
Scipios
Rome
Lacrel Gill Cemetry
Philadelphia
Porters Tie Clarion Democrat Praises Governor
The Clarion Democrat lauds the Governor for handling recent disturbances, noting presses and citizens across parties commend prudence fidelity and energy. A Philadelphia meeting at the Union Hotel votes a lengthy address in support, signed by over ten thousand residents.
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Tie Clarion Democrat
Philadelphia
Auction notes and subscription details from 1844 paper
Auction notices describe various items and prices from local listings led by John Catlin. The document also outlines subscription costs for mail and village subscribers and details the August 30 1844 publication date for The Argue, with names Blinzon Mills Jun SMPPH Benjamin Hoey and publishing schedule.
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Blinzon Mills
Juin
Smpph
Benjamin Hoey
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