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Newspaper
Cambridge Reveille
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1850
Page
2
The Cambridge Reveille announces that Mr. BE W. Cane in Philadelphia is authorized to receive payment for advertisements and subscriptions. No paper will be issued from this office next week due to a large amount of job work and other business demanding full attention.
The article appeals to citizens to sustain the Reveille by increasing circulation and funding. It lists Senators holding over and elected Representatives for 1850, naming several counties and individuals such as Allen Mickle Hancock Madison Hunt Cole Delevan Holloway and others with party affiliations noted.
Official results show Whigs winning nearly all posts including Senatorial and representative seats, sheriff, auditor, treasurer, and commissioner across Randolph and neighboring counties. Locofoco losses noted. Beeson credited for pro slavery stance influencing turnout. coalition unraveling in multiple counties.
A policy note states that no communication can appear in the paper without the author providing a real name. The statement emphasizes accountability and traceability for submitted items.
Gor observes C. A. Hatfield in a column noting his skill in handling customers and providing a welcoming atmosphere at the bar. The piece highlights Hatfield's courteous service and ability to accommodate patrons with efficiency and friendliness.
Official returns trickle in from St. Louis on August 7 but show little doubt that the Whig ticket for city and county will prevail. The Whig candidate in the first district is also believed elected.
From August 7 reports the Cherokee delivers California mail and large freight while a specie train is robbed of $20,000. Obituaries note several deaths including Wm. Dunsmore. The Algena carries James Frane from Quincy, Ohio. Oregon gold is stated as certain and richer than California gold with platina present.
The National Intelligencer reports the Senate withdrew from a difficult stance taken during adjournment and again debated the California admission issue. It asserts the Senate will eventually craft measures to establish order in new possessions and restore political calm amid division in both houses.
In Strixeporo Ouro on July 16 1850 a letter from Free Soilers defends Representative L D Campbell against the Doughface label. The editor Ed Era confirms Campbell is a trusty friend of the Wilmot Proviso and the cause of freedom, true to constituents and human rights. The note also mentions the Northern Indiana M E Church annual conference opening in this city on the 21st inst.
We received the September issues of Graham's Magazine and Goddy's Lady's Book. They are handsomely illustrated and filled with choice reading matter.
The Boston Courier quotes Benton mocking Homer and the Senate as it lampoons the chamber after a long impasse. Laughter erupts as observers note half a year wasted while senators mock the outcome of their own efforts.
Diplomatic envoys from Russia, Britain, France, Spain, Portugal, Prussia, Belgium, Denmark, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Mexico were presented to the President. Bodisco, senior envoy, offered remarks on unity and peaceful relations, and the President pledged neutrality and pursuit of harmony and prosperity for the republic.
A Senate debate ends with both Texas senators voting against the proposed provisions for a territorial government in New Mexico. The motion to strike out prevailed, but the alternative to insert the proposal failed by a margin of three, as the two Texas senators voted no, rejecting both the strike and the insertion.
The Senate debated the California statehood bill amid divisions on Texas and New Mexico boundaries. Amendments sought to restrict or delay New Mexico governance and Texas claims, with votes against further postponement and a push to set California as a special order.
The Senate Committee reports on Benton and Foote after Foote drew a loaded pistol. It finds Foote innocent of intent to kill Benton, but condemns abusive personalities and carrying arms in the chamber. It withholds action for now, warning stern punishment if violence recurs. Also notes an Amalgamation candidate for the Legislature was ineligible because he was a minor.
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