Mechanic's Meeting Criticized as Political Humbug
A Hagerstown communication notes a Monday gathering of some mechanics, but the piece argues the motive was electioneering by Beard and Elder. It denounces the Jeffersonville labor competition claim as false, calling the affair a contemptible humbug and unnecessary taxation to shield mechanics.
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Hagerstown
Mechanics of
Jeffersonville
Corps of Mechanics
Indiana
Isaac N. Beard
James Elder
Kentucky
Constitutional Delegates Debate At Saturday Meeting
Citizens attended a gathering featuring candidates Rairden Newman Foulke and Beeson for Constitutional Delegates. They voiced support for popular election of officials, biennial legislative sessions, and a general code of laws while opposing Negro suffrage. Holloway spoke on campaign questions. Elder did not attend.
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Messrs
Rairden
Newman
Foulke
Beeson
D._P. Holloway
Senate
Mr. Elder
New Cabinet Nominations Confirmed by Senate
President Fillmore sent nominations to the Senate on the 20th and all were confirmed. Dawsie Webster of Massachusetts becomes Secretary of State, Thomas Corwin of Ohio Secretary of the Treasury, Wittman A. Graham of North Carolina Secretary of the Navy, David Barts of Missouri Secretary of War, Nathan K. Tavt of New York Postmaster General, James A. Peaner of Maryland Secretary of the Interior, Joan J. Carrrexves of Kentucky Attorney General. The Hon. William Nexpaicks, late Jefferson County senator, died on the 19th of the month after holding various offices and as the Whig candidate for Representative at his death.
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President Fillmore
Senate
Dawsie, Webster
Massachusetts
Thomas Corwin
Ohio
Treasury
Wittman A. Graham
North Carolina
Navy
David Barts
Missouri
Nathan K. Tavt
New York
James A. Peaner
Maryland
the Interior
Joan J. Carrrexves
Kentucky
William Nexpaicks
Jefferson County
Whi
U. S
New Orleans
Havana
U.S
Vixen
Pensacola
Contoy
Gorgona
Taylor
Germantown
Boston
Shubrick
Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Conroy
Union of
Texas
Eee
Santa Fe
Liberty Party Resolutions at Syracuse Rally
The Liberty Party Convention at Syracuse New York issues fierce resolutions denouncing True Democrats and Free Soilers as fanatics and disorganizers. It condemns anti slavery agitation while urging vigilance against Elder Vaile and allied factions. The document accuses colonization supporters of betraying anti slavery aims and calls for moral restraint and abstinence from slave produced goods.
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Liberty Party
Syracuse
New York
Free Soilers
Geo. W. Julian
Indiana
Free Soil Party
Eider
Vaile
Old
Wayne
Congress
Elder, Vaile & Co
Cuba
South Carolina
Brazil
Georgia
American Colonization Society
Liberia
The Southern Press and Its Editors Attacked
The passage denounces The Southern Press edited by Elwood Fisher and Edwin De Leon. It labels Fisher a former Quaker minister, abolition lecturer, and now editor supporting slavery and a Southern Confederacy, while railing at abolition journals like The Southern Press and National Era for promoting treasonous sentiments.
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Elwood Fisher
Edwin de Leon
Fisher
Indiana
New Port
Locofoco
Contoy Prisoners to be Released and Handed to U S
Washington receives the Contoy prisoners information from Havana detailing their release and transfer to the American consul. The Cuban Captain General reportedly agreed to this arrangement, easing tensions created by the Lopez invasion. Jacob Clark, who shot Washington Cornelius last week, was arrested near Ogden and jailed in Henry County.
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Washington
Havana
Cuba
Lopez
Jacob Clark
Washington Cornelius
Ogden
Henry County
Appointment of Thomas Ewing to U S Senate
Cincinnati Gazette reports Gov. Ford named Thomas Ewing to fill the U S Senate seat vacated by Thomas Corwin. Ewing, praised as a strong intellect and former cabinet member under President Taylor, is expected to quickly take a leading position among the Senate’s ranks.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Ford
Thomas Ewing
U. S
Thomas Corwin
Ewing
Taylor
U.S
Randolph county nominating contest rumor debated
In Randolph county Democratic nominations the candidate David Heaston is accused of illiteracy a claim the Mundelonian editor disputes. The notice asserts Heaston is not acquainted with the cited gentleman and insists the stated fact is correct as known to many.
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Randolph County
David Heaston
John
Mundelonian
Mr. Seaston
United States Railroad Guide Pamphlet for Travelers
Editor of the United States Railroad Gazette presents a 161 page travel guide listing arrivals and departures of cars steamboats and other conveyances for travelers priced at 12 cents per copyReaders learn schedules and practical transit information across the states for navigation and planning of journeys across the union
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United States Railroop Guide
United States Railroad Gazette
Mansion House Named Traveler’s Home in Winchester
Travelers heading north or bound for Winchester are advised to stop at the Mansion House run by Mr. BENJ DEAN. Guests are promised comfortable accommodations low rates and courteous service from a gentlemanly landlord. The editorial endorsement notes the Mansion House as a true traveler's home.
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Winchester
Trade in Pipe-stems Boosts Local Dealer’s Stock
Our good natured friend Jacos Driscoer is deeply involved in the pipe-stem trade, as shown by the large number brought up on the Banner a few days ago. The supply is ample for wholesale or retail buyers across much of the country.
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Jacos Driscoer
Union
Complaints About Dry Goods Shop Borrowing Readers’ Papers
Local notice urges the store proprietor to leave a name so the paper can be copied for a year. The Indiana Stars Sentinel praises the Prowns brothers for improving the paper and defending against abolitionists and Southern disunionists, urging broader party editors to show similar restraint.
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Bornowines
Indiana Stars Sentinel
Messrs
Sentinel
North
Attempted arson at the Astor House in New York
Last Monday an attempt was made to burn the Astor House in New York by kindling a fire in a cellar barrel and starting a fire under the stairs with light wood paper and straw. The blaze was discovered in time to prevent damage. Three persons were complained of under suspicion of guilt.
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Astor House
New York
Elder accused of misusing public funds and electioneering
The piece accuses Mr. Elder of voting four thousand dollars of public money into Chapuian's pocket and preaches economy only after. It notes a shift in editorship at the Inpraya Court Jr. and wishes new owner Jont W. Grussi success. It ends with a weather note stating record warmth with temperatures near 100 degrees.
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Elder
Chapuian
Senate
Inpraya Court Jr
Jont W. Grussi
Henry County
Iim
Richmond and Miami Railroad to Link with Eaton and Hamilton
Proceedings reveal the Richmond and Miami Railroad Company plans to connect with the Eaton and Hamilton line if graded and ready for the superstructure to the State line within two years. Terre Haute and Richmond Railway supporters vow continued effort for direct eastern rail access via Dayton and Columbus, with increased stock drives to finish grading east of Indianapolis next summer.
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Richmond & Miami Railroad Company
Eaton and Hamilton Railroad
State Line
Richmond
Terre Haute and
Richmond Railway
Dayton
Columbus
Indianapolis
Webster to be Executed on August 30
A Boston telegraph dispatch reports Professor Webster is to be executed August 30 at 1 o'clock.
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Boston
Webster
Neighbor of the Jeffersonian Explains Printing Deal
The jovial neighbor recounts how he secured the State Printing contract for Chapmans for four thousand dollars above rival bids and how amendments to the Terre Haute and Richmond Railroad Charter passed the House without constituent objections.
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Terre Haute
Richmond
Mourning Reactions Across the Nation and Royal Visitation Details
The Journal of Commerce notes sincere public mourning for the late President and quotes Gen Tay Lor’s deep loyalty. Miss Lawrence, daughter of the American Minister, dazzles at court in a white Moire Train with tulle and roses, described with ornate jewelry and headdress details.
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The
Journal of Commerce
Tay Lor
Treaven
Lawrence
St. James
England
Berthe
Doctrines at Mormon Conference at Great Salt Lake
Report of a Mormon Conference held April sixth at the Great Salt Lake. Brigham Young urged obedience to existing writings, warned against excessive revelry, alcohol, tobacco, tea and coffee, and declared the need for continued revelation only after current commandments are obeyed.
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Great Salt Lake
Brigham Young
The
Saints
Joseph
Sabbath scene and political squabbles in Hagerstown
A letter describes Sunday observations of crowds including James Elder and I N Board campaigning for Representative. It notes a meeting of Hagerstown mechanics at Ayres Cooper-shop, alleged to oppose convicts, and claims the proceedings were staged to influence votes. The writer, an honest Democrat, condemns the hypocrisy and falsehoods cited. The narrative shifts to Senate debate on a non invention bill with Foote and Yule figures and ends after executive session and adjournment.
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I. N
Office of
Representative
Wayne
Hagerstown
Buncombe
D. D. Rogers
Hagarstown
Ayres
Eider
Rodgers
Tionotable
Mider
Foote
Yulle
Senate
Nathan Harvey Declines Delegate Run for Constitutional Convention
Mr Ephor states he does not wish to be considered as a candidate for Delegate to the Constitutional Convention. He thanks supporters and approves offering names on independent republican principle, urging promotion based on merit rather than hobby.
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Josefa Houma
Nathan Harvey
Congressional Debate on Bills and State Boundaries
Senate and House discuss bills on claim regulation, a Board of Accounts, river and harbor appropriations, and a Texas boundary dispute. Amendments fail or adjournment follows as Congress and Senate handle territorial questions and security appointments amid war news.
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Hovss
Featherstone
U.S
Judiciary Committee
Committee On Claims
Board of Accounts
Daniels
McLane
Committee On Commerce
United States
House
Senate
Corwin
Foote
California
Turney
Clay
Davis
Miss
Yulle
Floods and storms disrupt rivers and ports across cities
Storms on the Mohawk river east of Utica flood six feet over tracks and damage canals while Philadelphia, Baltimore, and other ports report heavy rain and elevated tides. In Washington news, a Senate fracas sees Clay and Benton fight with Wentworth shot, and the Nashville platform draws strong partisan reactions from editors in Nashville, Washington, and Louisville.
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Mohawk
Utica
Philadelphia
Baltimore
British Asia arrives as war fears rise in Europe
Telegraphed dispatches from Boston report the British steamer Asia arriving from Liverpool. Copenhagen tensions surge with Denmark and Prussia amid fears of war. Reports from St Louis and Louisville note cholera outbreaks and interments, while condition in London markets shows steady prices and dull freight rates.
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Boston
Asia
Liverpool
Malitax
Denmark
Prussia
Dr Shotwell Dies in Crnemsnati at End of Day
Eminent physician Dr. Shotwell dies. Cholera deaths reach 21 and other diseases 32 by five o'clock. River near Pirrssven runs 3 feet in channel by metal mark. New flour sales reported at 4535 dollars.
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Crnemsnati
Shotwell
Luxury goods and counterfeit coins in California markets
A broad range of luxury and utilitarian items reaches California with extensive advertising. Counterfeit Mexican dollars appear in San Francisco, well crafted and hard to detect. A fifty pound gold and quartz find near Mariposa sold for sixteen hundred dollars. A Yuba City letter predicts Feather River yields will surpass last season’s California total.
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California
San Francisco
Mariposa
Yuba City
Feather River
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