Education as the chief aim of the state and city
A broad argument that education shapes religion and character, urging the state and civic leaders to prioritize schools. The piece highlights local progress with new North and South hill schools, tax support, and a forthcoming university, while noting the growing desire to make Burlington a literary metropolis. It then covers Indiana State University reforms, Baltimore council plans, railroad profit notes, bank formation in Alton, and global data on deaf schools.
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Burlington
Buckskin sack fashions wow Utah readers in Deseret News
From Deseret News January 10, Utah shows off a buckskin sack fashion praised as home manufacture, with one prominent Utah woman wearing a ornately adorned buckskin outfit in public. River levels rise sharply this season, with no damage reported. Also noted are sensational quotes about wealth and a Florida slave incident, plus humorous Spirit Rappers anecdotes and frontier dog tale.
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Utah
Deseret News
Senate Report On Navy Allowance Allegation
The Senate reviewed a Navy Secretary report responding to a resolution about alleged illegal allowances to naval officers. Mr Hale stated the report found no basis for the charge. A House message announced the death of Hon Charles Andrews of Maine with resolutions. The session adjourned after Haulin spoke.
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Senate
Secretary of the Navy
Hale
House
Charles Andrews
Maine
Printers' Convention Forms National Union Delegates Elected
Cincinnati reports delegates from twelve states convene to form a National Printers Union with officers named in Philadelphia and St Louis. Health news on Henry Clay and live updates from New York and Boston reflect a busy political and financial scene.
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Cincinnati
Massachusetts
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
North Carolina
South Carolina
Texas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Missouri
Indiana
Ohio
Forster
St. Louis
Zeglin
Printers’ Union
C. Brown
Philadelphia
S. W. Wilder
Boston
E. A. Lewis
Geo. B. Zeglin
W. A. Baker
John S. Naves
Albany
Printers Convention Discusses Apprentice System Adopted
Delegates debated resolutions on the apprentice system for most of the day and adopted them. A plan concerning a National Printing Office was discussed and referred to a committee consisting of Randall, Bosworth and Montgomery.
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Messrs. Randall, Bosworth and Montgomery
Rapids improvement stirs Missouri debate over river navigation
A long debate in Congress over an appropriation for the Mississippi Rapids continues, with Mr Campbell of Illinois favoring a larger, specific grant. Critics warn against topographical bureau takeover, note Lt. Lee’s favorable removal report, and urge Keokuk and St. Louis to oppose obstruction of river commerce. Ex-Senator Benton writes explaining his candidate status and plans to speak in Jackson, Missouri.
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Congress
Campbell
Illinois
Henn
Col
Abert
Keokuk
Committee On Commerce
Lee
Mississippi
St. Louis
Benton
St. Louis Union
Paitcurs
Democratic Party
Missouri
Cape Girardeau
Jackson
Cape Girardeau County
Thomas H. Benton
Daily River Mail to Begin Service in Coming Week
The Daily River Mail will start operations within a few days after delays caused by boat shortages. Boats are expected from Pittsburgh and the company aims to be ready by early May, with no extension beyond Rock Island planned for now. The paper also notes a crowded advertising page and plans a near doubling of its size next month to better serve readers and advertisers.
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Mt. Pleasant
Trenton, Deedsville & Brighton
Jowa Observer
Empire City
Panama
New Orleans
The
Star
United States
Chaco
California
Corier del Istmo
Dr. Ladd
Gorgona
Daily
River Mail
Pittsburg
Rock Island
Order of the Lone Star
Louisiana
St. Louis Union
France
Louis
Mar
Place de Carrousel
Paris
Prussia
Holland
Belgium
Preach Government
Democratic State Convention Reconsidered and Delegates Chosen
An observer questions the recent state convention outcomes and suggests Washington emissaries failed to secure broad endorsements. The piece notes delegates and electors may have been selected by motives detached from traditional influences. The tone laments Civil War era political factions with a nod to "Poor Jones."
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Carmicar
Washington
Jones
Iowa City News From Capital Reporter 5th
Item notes an advance notice from the Capital Reporter dated the fifth, signaling early or notable news for Iowa City readers.
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Iowa City
Keokuk and Du Buque Locomotive Model Presented to General Jones
EF Lola Montes reportedly presented a model whistle for a Keokuk and Du Buque locomotive to Gen. Jones who is said to have accepted it with the right to strike the first blow on the device.
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Lola Montes
Gen. Jones
Keokuk and
du Buque
Georgia Constitutional Union Party Resolutions at Milledgeville
The Constitutional Union Convention at Milledgeville adopts statements pledging support only for candidates aligned with the Compromise measures and declares no action on the upcoming presidential race. It calls for another convention after Democratic and Whig nominations to decide future steps, to be held in Milledgeville at a time announced by the president and vice president of the convention. A circulated dispatch from Senator Dawson cites unity advice for conservatives to rally behind the Union party and avoid Whig and Democratic conventions.
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Georgia Union Convention
Constitutional Union Convention
Milledgeville
Constitutional Union Party
United States
Congress
Dawson
Wasumetox
James F. Nisbet
Mangumi
Baltimore
South
Union Party
Washington
W. C. Dawson
Wasmindox
Southern Constitutional Union Whig Party
Mr. Stephens
House
Whig Party
Mr. Fillmore
Mr. Webster
General Scott
Gen. Scott
Telegraph to the Pacific Bill Praised for Travel and Defense
The O'Reilly Telegraph to the Pacific argues a telegraph line to the Pacific will not only carry messages but protect emigrants with military stations. The piece credits Mr Douglass of Illinois and aligns with Mr Hunter's economy views, noting the plan echoes Polk era ideas adapted to current needs Washington Union remarks.
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O'Reilly
Pacific
Douglass
Ilinois
Senate
Territories
Pacific Ocean
Polk
Mexico
Virginia
Hunter
Rocky Mountains
Washington Union
Fatal Foundry Accident Claims Mansfield Hull in Birmingham Conn
An iron foundry accident in Birmingham Connecticut last week killed Mansfield Hull. His clothes allegedly caught on a shaft turning at 160rpm near the edge of the building. His legs broke from the blast of the window sash and the body was shredded into many pieces before being removed. The neck fracture is blamed on the initial jerk or clothing tension.
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Mansfield Hull
Birmingham
Conn
the Daily Journal
Hall
Party Troubles Stir National Politics In 1852
A sweeping analysis from Washington notes party lines dissolving as factions clash over strategy and policy. It discusses the Democratic and Whig parties facing splits, the Georgia Union Convention, and possible third tickets with Gen Scott or Col Fremont, hinting a House vote may decide the next President.
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Washington
Congress
South
Baltimore
Free Soil
Gen. Scott
Free Soilers
Seward
House of Representatives
Col. Benton
Proposals on speedy settlement and river health notes
The New Orleans Bulletin cites sources signaling a promising move toward a swift settlement of a major issue. The U S steamer Fulton carries a diplomatic agent bound for the City of Mexico and awaits his return, underscoring government resolve. Meanwhile emigrant sickness stalks St Joseph and Missouri river towns, with fatalities among deck passengers at Lexington and Weston.
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New Orleans
U. S
Fulton
Vera Cruz
Mexico
St. Joseph
Missouri
Alton
Lexington
Weston
Transatlantic Shipping and Market Updates from Liverpool and Southampton
The report notes Cunard and Washington steamers arriving at Liverpool and Southampton with cargoes and cargo data. It covers export sales, price movements in flour corn sugar and tea, and market steadiness. Parliament debates rail and charter issues, US government cooperation, and electoral eligibility. French political tensions and exiles are mentioned alongside oceanic sailing plans and international stock movements.
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Washington
Southampton
Thessay
Codee
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Motiog
Commons
Herbert
United States
J. Parkington
Excaresea
Dhondsy
Selemangs
Rosas
Queenstown
Felda
Africa
Madrid
Plymouth
Louis Et
Poillet
Berger
Pata
Orleans
Carl Derby
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Lola
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Cuming
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Meredith P. Gentry
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Supreme Judge of
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