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The Mercury Excerpt, 1843 December 25

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These three columns of text were published in Charleston, South Carolina's The Mercury on 25 December 1843. They include an essay by Lord Brougham entitled American Democracy (which defends Americans against Europeans who consider them uncivilized), a campaign ad supporting John C. Calhoun's presidential candidacy, and the beginning of an article discussing Congressional politics.

Dates: 1843 December 25