23 Dec 1848
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Newspaper
Cambridge Reveille
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1848
Page
1
In December 1843 the Cambridge Reveille pleads with subscribers for overdue dues after four years of labor and significant expenses. The notice urges those indebted to remit payments promptly, offering directions to enclose money and noting risks in sending it.
Campaign notice asks subscribers who wish to end their papers to mail back the paper number. those who do not respond will continue as regular subscribers.
The piece argues for forming a company to construct a central state road now under state control after a federal transfer. It stresses mails and business reliance on improved transport and urges prompt action before adjournment, calling the project unmatched in national benefit.
A New Mexico convention at Santa Fe favors a territorial government and seeks Congress protection against slavery until statehood. The piece frames whether Congress may prohibit slavery in the territory, arguing New Mexico’s free status before conquest remains unless altered by federal law. It cites constitutional limits, international law, and critiques Calhoun, Benton, and Clayto.
The passage argues state laws create rights. moving a slave to New Mexico removes benefits, turning the slave into a foreman. It urges a Congressional framework for newly annexed territory based on the 1787 Ordinance. It treats Wilmot Proviso as declaratory of natural rights under common law principles.
A Washington letter in the New York Tribune nominates Hon. Caleb B. Smith of Indiana for Postmaster General. The piece argues his public service and western ties make him a fit choice to improve mail facilities for four million Northwestern residents, noting Indiana has never held a Cabinet post. It invites editorial input on the proposal.
The county executive committee urges retaining the present Whig nomination method and opposes a convention change. Citizens favor the current system, arguing it ensures fair candidate selection and blocks family influence or bargaining. A public vote at the next nominating election will decide if April nominations continue.
Hon Charles H Test of this county won the office of Secretary of State on the eighteenth ballot in a tight contest The Locofocos leaned on Reynolds Whitcomb Adjutant General for support but Test secured the seat by a narrow margin despite a split vote Local readers can expect a detailed breakdown of the ballotings in upcoming pages
In a rural town a man hauling hogs races fifteen miles to Cambridge City with a tired horse and a fresh mount, claiming no telegraph line blocked his way. A boy reports a wolf and hyena show, but the father explains they are merely Alick Hapnah's hogs passing by.
Our County Convention to select delegates for Indianapolis on January 3 will meet at Centreville on Monday the 25th. Those opposing slave extension are urged to attend and aid the cause.
Rumors place several figures in contention for the Whig nomination including Hon J B Julian Judge Elliott J S Newman Esq W W Parker Esq and Hon D P Holloway. It remains unclear how many will actually seek the nomination.
A holiday note to patrons wishes a merry season and banishes nonsense from homes while urging prompt payment for the printer’s long hours. Townsend Lewis & Co. advertise oranges lemons raisins dates candies sugar toys nuts fireworks and Christmas fixens at low prices two doors west of Johnsonbaugh's store. The piece also notes cold weather, park operations boosted by recent weather, and transport delays with potential mail road freeze.
The Senate session reviewed bills incorporating the Richmond and Williams burg turnpike company and the Laporte frog manufacturing company. It authorized township treasurers in Jay county and amended charters for the Peru and Indianapolis railroad and Newcastle town acts, with provisions for Milton and Aurora turnpike construction. Petitions were presented, including calls to reduce tariffs and support a telegraph line to California, while a territorial government bill for New Mexico and California was debated and laid on the table by Wentworth and others.
The Obie Statesman reports no Aegislatus event this year and hints at planned organizing in Columbus. It also mentions Prof Rainey lecturing at the Methodist Church and Kentucky politics weighing Mr. Clay’s return to the U.S. House.
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