Belpre and Cincinnati Railroad Action Urges Local Support
A letter from the Vinton County Republican and editor remarks urge citizen backing for Belpre and Cincinnati Railroad expansion. They detail federal and regional rail competition, cite benefits to farms, mills, and markets, and call for timely local subscriptions to secure capital and route advantage through Ohio toward Cincinnati and the Ohio River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belpre
Cincinnati
Vinton County
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Ohio
Lakeshore
Chicago
Pennsylvania Central Railroad
Pittsburgh
Miami
Lake Erie
Allegheny Mountains
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Scioto Valley
Columbus
Virginia
Wheeling
Ohio River
Jackson
Nelsonville
Louis
San Francisco
Pacific
F and Pacific
Iron Horse Breathes Life Into County Business
Not posses half the advantages of ours and the work will soon be completed, and the Iron Horse's will be snorting through our county, waking up everything in its course infusing life and activity into all species of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron Horse
Senate seat question in Ewing case and earlier precedents
The piece reviews Thomas Ewing’s right to a Senate seat amid a General Assembly dispute and cites long-standing precedents from 1525 to 1856 where governors appointed senators who served until successors were sworn in. It notes that removal of the legislature occurred between executive appointment and seat surrender and criticizes the current usage after twenty-five years. It also touches on unrelated political notes and satirical items from the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Ewing
Senate of
United States
General Assembly
Senate
Powehatun Ellis
Mississippi
Reed
Daniel Rodney
Delaware
George Poindexter
Judah Dane
Maine
Decemher
Ruel Willliams
David J. Baker
Tlinois
Bevinson
Robert Hamer
Iadiana
John M. Niles
Connecticcut
D. R. Atchison
Missouri
Eid Ui
James Semple
Ilinois
Mr. Poster
New York
Dix
Dickinson
Jenness
New Hampshire
R.S Baldwin
W.K. J. Moore
Thomas Fitzgerald
Michigan
Cass
D. Stewart
Maryland
Athens Messenger
Blackburn
Constitutional Convention
Legislative Temperance Society
Temperance Hall
Baudy
Geiger
Wickoway
Texas boundary accord praised by President in Congress message
The President informs Congress of Texas agreeing to the boundary proposal and notes widespread support in Texas and the nation. He urges Congress to complete the territorial governance plan and sustain the Constitution as new lands join the United States.
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Congressional
United States
Congress
Texas
Mexico
Union
Millard Fillmore
Reformers Debate Taxation and New Constitution Prospects
Dec 26 1850 letter from Jenny Lino at Richmond discusses the convention debates on a new state constitution, prospects for passage, and a proposal to tax all property with limited exemptions. It notes committee progress, expected timelines, and concerns about taxing churches and benevolent institutions. Also reports donations to orphanages and a railroad incident, plus storm and shipping damage news.
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van Vorhes
Legislative Department
Vesparian Lke
Cavil
New Year Reflections From Athens Messenger Editor
The Athens Messenger notes a light issue due to holidays and telegraphic reports. Editors extend greetings for 1851, reflect on past year's health and prosperity, and express gratitude for Providence. Thanks given for copies of John Welch's report on the Zanesville and Maysville Turnpike. The Scio Gazette condensed its content for today’s front page.
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Jordan
Messrs
Horton and
van Vorhes
John Welch
Zanesville and
Maysville
Scioto Gazette
Notable member praises industrious Convention voter
Our Cincinnati correspondent prints a concise note from a diligent Constitution Committee member. He lauds steady work in the hall and committee rooms, criticizing lengthy speeches and urging more practical, vote-driven labors. He hopes for more frequent updates as duties permit.
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Buncombe
Annual drawing of American Art Union at Tripler Hall
The American Art Union held its annual drawing at Tripler Hall New York on the 20th. Members total 16510 with receipts of 81 50. About 1400 paintings and statuettes were distributed at the drawing. Ohio participants are noted including Hon. CN Olds of Circleville who drew The Secret Discovered by Fischer.
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Tripler Hall
New York
Circleville
Fischer
Meeting in the city for State Typographical Society festival
A diverse group from Columbus and other parts gathered Friday to plan the State Typographical Society meeting and a January 17 festival celebrating Bessases Fauxwrin. The item notes Jenny Lind’s 150 nights earning over 300,000 and ponders editors’ long careers amid political satire.
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Colanbus
Stats Typographical Society
Bessases Fauxwrin
Jenny Lind
United States
U.S
Ohio
Zaneaville Couries
Jenny
Ohio House and Senate Adjournment Debate of 1850 Session
Morning in the Ohio House filled with petitions reports and an adopted resolution to print 12 percent of the Auditor's report in German. Senate consideration included Lunatic Asylum location bills and a request for Cardinal questions to the Ohio Life Insurance and Trust Company. Both chambers discussed adjournment to January 2 with quorum concerns and holiday plans, amid calls for home visits and economy.
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Relpre and Cincinnati Railroad Company
Greenfield
Highland County
Chillicothe
Ohio River
Marietta
Ross County
Athens Messenger
Bishop
van Verhos
Vinton County
Belpre and Cincinnati Railroad Company
Deming
Ohio Life Insurance and Trust Company
Obie Life [Nsurance and ‘Trust Company
Plumb
van Vorhes
Library Committee
Secretary of State
Court of
Union County
Swan
Senate
Lawrence
Kilbourn
Vinal
Colburn
Bat
Zinn
Mr. Dodds
Warren
Frazer
Columbus and Xenia Railroad Company
Blackburn
Jonson
Medina
Fairchild
Fee
South Carolina Legislature Instructs Mariners About North Star
L7 Goon Prentice of the Louisville Journal notes that South Carolina lawmakers issued guidance to mariners leaving Charleston not to rely on the North Star for navigation, mirroring Prentice's satire of official direction.
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Prentice
The
Louieville Journal
South Carolina
Charleston
North Star
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A. B. Walker
Hamlin
Board of Public Works
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Iis
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Gor
Dodge
Lamb
Martin
Statesman
Gen
Randall
Gen. Randall
Slate Journal
Henovn Pear
Isef Nisgara
Chippewa
John Lyons
George Iloif
Daniel Warnham
Niagara River
Humane Society
Montreal
Theo
Norfolk
Havana
Hee
Aston
Jony
Sd Instant
Andrews
Superior Court
Esy
East
Deslaverion
Thomaston
Humber
Wheelwright Shop
Rany Eacepee
Jenny Lino
Richmond
Orphan Adylam
St. Joesph
Orpen Agylias U Reteenas
John Trough
Madison Railroad Co
Torme
Heaton
Albany
Huffule
Athens
NH. and
A. J. van Vorhes
V. 8
Palmer
N. W
AroLosxrican
Chinncinnati
Amiecricn Art Union
Wrenklin
Colombus
Xenia
Mad River
A. Kelley
BK. Lene
Epthe Cansus
Cr James 8. Calhoun
Georgea
New Mexico
Hugh N. Smith
Volumbus
Columsus
Walker
Committee On Corporations
Bishop's Filial Calvanistic Baptist Seminary
Tayne
Eckley
Clevel
Cocomare Ann
R. R. Overee
Columbua
Ithe
Uause
Mr. Fee
Bigelow
Alfred Kelley
Columbus and
Xesnia
Judge Lane
Mad River and Lake Erie Railroad Company
Bexley
Huckleberry
Columnus
Faipay
Mr. Smith
Matters At
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Hias
Malstrom
Niagara Falla
Irvin
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