Passengers Arrive as California Set Sail for Havana Route
May 5 arrival of a coal converted passenger ship Humbolduge, renamed and refitted, carrying 320 passengers at 200 each. Subsequent reports note gold discoveries near San Francisco and frequent shipments by sea. Captain F. faced costs to maintain the fleet as Pacific routes remained busy and ships crowded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Francisco
California
Banama
Humboldu
Iadivi
Weal
Crescent City
Pacific
Ogeserasinaly
Lay Ey
United State
Havana
Chagres
Jona
New Orleans
Lower California
Sanrancisco
San Francisco
Deroa
Franelsog i Ia
Ex-President Polk remembered in Georgia and Tennessee
The piece recounts Polk’s death at his Nashville residence aged 54 years 7 months and 13 days. It notes a Nashville funeral with Masonic honors and Governor Parrott’s proclamation in Milledgeville urging mourning and ceremonial gun salutes in Capitol Square. It discusses reactions from Georgia Whig papers and debates over Taylor era policies and internal improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Polk
Murday
Andreé
J. B. McFertin
Georgia
Deranruerr
Milledgeville
James K. Polke
United States
Gnally
James K. Polk
Gans
Capitol Square
Capitol
Jouvs M. Parros
E. D
Philadelphia News
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Virginia
Taylor
Local notices on goods Crop prospects and political nominee
Advertises H R Beers and N W Collier stock and urges calls. Reports improving corn and cotton prospects though boll worm in few plantations. Mentions Whig nominee for Governor Judge Hill, noting public perception of temperance and suitability. References Gen. Toploe’s funds before the electorate.
Veteran George Cency Receives Pension Attestation
An 105 year old veteran George Cency, who fought at Germantown Monmouth Bandy Hook Delaware and Trenton with Washington, is honored on the 1st for pension attestation by the Mayor's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ha Cipeingatl
George Cency
Germantown
Monmouth
Bandy Hook
Delaware
Washington Trenton
Government orders rearward voyage from Fort Smith
A government directive calls for a reconnaissance voyage from Fort Smith to the Bay of San Francisco. Details remain limited as officials confirm plans and potential routes for the mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Smith
Bay of San Fran- Phical En
Debtor laws and credit ethics in historical debate
A mid 19th century discussion questions the wisdom of debtor protection laws, arguing they encourage idleness and crime while oppressing honest debtors. It contrasts punitive mechanisms with liberal credit foundations, urging reform toward honest industry. Also notes the New Orleans Crevasse report on water releases and river conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prion
Pawel
New Orleans
European Wars Outlook Warns of Prolonged Civilizational Clash
A letter to Lord Dudle Walter by Savage Lander argues that the world stands at the start of a harsher longer conflict in human history. He frames the struggle as a civilizational war between freedom and oppression, naming rivals including France. The text reflects a typographic transcription with fragmented phrasing and odd spellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudle Walter
Savage Lander
Ulin
Hae
Tha‘bariam
Pion Otchrae Twepty
Market overview of steamer America and commodity prices
The report notes the steamer America with Barrons dated June 19 and prices for wheat and corn, with advances in some goods and declines in others. It mentions favorable India accounts, unsettled continental affairs, higher discount rates, and general weakness in weather impacting crops. Consols quoted around 913/823 and American stocks firm and in demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpeak
Liverroot
India
Catton
Amerika
Flo Rd
Mobile
Orleans
Information Request on Government Transport to California and New Mexico
A Washington Union item questions a government plan to transport three assigned chiefs and their families to California and New Mexico at public expense. It alleges improper use of Quartermaster and Commissary funds, cites large escort outfits, and calls for correction if funds are unauthorized. The piece also notes accompanying families and suspects motives behind the arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
New Methor
California
New Mexico
United States
Sam
Francisco
St Louis
Tanaport & Sit
Alifornia
Congress
Linke
Santa Fe
Salt Lake
Ta Fe
Havana
Mexico
Honors to the Lamented Dead From Charleston Mercury
From the Charleston Mercury a notice honors the lamented dead, noting a Washi report that by direction of the President a broad tribute was issued. The article preserves a ceremonial obituary tone and references official recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Charleston Mercury
Washi
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Patriot
Albany
Blakely
H. Clark
Sierocy
Senate
Early and
Baker
Richard H. Clark
Baker County
Bennett Bell
Ecleteo
Gen
Gen. Taylor
Savahnah Republican
State Rights Party
Plessure
Pesti-Lenes
Ana
Lakes
Atlantic
Gulf
Savannah
Republican
Republic
Trig
Avery Nity
Argus
Messrs
H. R. Beers
N. W. Collier
Judge Hill
J Hill
Toploe
Tiseden
Bey
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!