Galphin Claim case defended amid political attacks
The Democratic press attacked Attorney General Reverdy Johnson for approving interest on the Galphin Claim. The article recounts the history from 1773, Georgia cessions, and government liability, asserting precedents support government interest payments and defending Gov. Crawford against slander over a contingent claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reverdy Johnson
United States
Galphin
Secretary of the Treasury
Milledge Galphin
George Galphin
Col. Polk
Gen. Taylor
Locof Eco
Congress
King George the Third
Province of
Georgia
George Galplin
Great Britain
George the Third
George Lees
Ralplin
Act of
Wattle
Story
Taney
Vattel
Justice Story
Thorndike
Tharp
Secretary of War
Tharp’s Case, Or In Any Other, the Secretary of War
Johnson
Meredith
Locofoco
Wirt
Rush
Calhoun
Poinsett
Walker
Gov. Crawford
Crawford
Orere Goerereee Crawford
Treasury Department
Loco Press
Removals and rotation in office debated in loco press
The article defends rotation in office over the spoils system and urges removal of locofoco officeholders. It condemns partisan inquiries into Taylor’s removals and calls for a general change, arguing moral character should decide who stays in office and that all locofocos be removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loco Press
Loco
Congress
Gen. Taylor
Origen
Gen Taylor
Washington
Local business ads and society notes from the town
A new bakery opens near the town west end by Mr William Gatrrin offering cheap bread cakes and pies. S D M'Quveap upgrades his ice cream saloon selling Kit cream in five cent glasses. A few political squibs discuss Mr Edmund Lawrence and editors shifting allegiances with local commentary and gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Gatrrin
Griffin
S. D. M’quveap
Elder and the Senate Sparks Freesoil Row
A Wayne County political note argues that Mr Elder seeks Freesoiler support via Locofoco deals. It recalls his pro slavery record with Jackson Van Buren Polk and then critiques his present stance on Whitcomb and Northern interests. The piece cites editorials from True Democrat Reveille and raises questions about candor and pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Senate
Wayne County
Jackson
van Buren
Polk
Cass
Nicholson
Texas
Bright
U.S. Senate
Elder
Locofoco
Freesoil
Thorougly
Julian writers tempering a political feud and Cuba dispatches
In a critique of True Democrat correspondence, the writer asserts Julian authored a scathing freesoil eulogy and labels opponents with insults. The piece defends the post office from snooping claims, then reports June 4 official notes from Washington on American executions in Cuba, prisoner holds, and naval actions against Spain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian
Vaile
Locofoco
Centreville
Milton Fire Destroys Livery Stable and Shop
A destructive fire in Milton on Saturday morning last destroyed a livery stable owned by Messrs Cooper and Crawford along with five or six horses, one valued at 400. An adjoining shop also burned. Suspected incendiaries. It is hoped the perpetrators may be discovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Messrs. Cooper & Crawford
Chronicle Dispatches Reach Readers With Lightning Speed
The Fayette Chronicle editors boast of rapid news delivery after notifying readers on the 29th ult to expect dispatches. The Chronicle published timely reports just one week old, claiming lightning rapidity in news coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Fayette Chronicle
Chronicle
Reveille
Magazine notices and city transit chatter in Evansville
Graham's, Sartain's, and Govey's Lavy magazines announce summer issues with fine engravings and moral content. Evansville Journal notes booming city growth with new stage routes but lacks official details on directions. Readers are urged to check for the Winchester Patriot and note delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sartain’s Magazine
Evansville
Cuba Ameri cans Executed Interference Dispatches
A terse despatch from Washington notes Cuba Ameri cans actions described as interference. The report cites official sources and emphasizes diplomatic friction between the United States and Cuba amid ongoing policy exchanges. No further details are provided in readable text.
Local Locofoco Mouthpieces Roiled Over Cuban Expedition
The Washington Union, organ of National Locofocoism, criticizes the Administration for arresting the Cuban expedition and General Lopez. It accuses the Cabinet of weakness and ignorance and questions the legality of maritime actions and due process. The Cin. Gaz. notes the Union’s rousing, feverish tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Union
Lopez
Union
United States
Savannah
Locofoco Central
General Lopez
Cin. Gaz
Telegraph line plan linked with emigrant protection
Mr. O Reilly published in St. Louis papers a proposal for a telegraph line from St. Louis to San Francisco. The plan calls for government stockades along the route to serve as stations and protect emigrants while ensuring mail transmission.
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California
O’ Reilly
St. Louis
San Francisco
Telegraphed items from the London political unrest abroad
June 5 1850 dispatches report France debating an electoral bill with Cavaignac opposing universal suffrage and Hugo delivering a fervent speech. Russia faces an assassination scare of the king at Potsdam. England contemplates royalty, Greece, and a possible martial law pretext while France rejects a compromise London convention. Italy notes Rome fears and Spitfire sails to Naples for alleged reparations.
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New York
England
Russia
Lord Palmerston
Greece
London
Potsdam
France
Mountain Party
Cavaignac
Iil
Victor Hugo
Oan
Anjiarmy
Italy
Rome
Austria
Spitfire
Naples
William Parker
Gold Dust, Panama Excitement, California News
New York reports the Cherokee arrived with 1.55 million dollars in gold dust and mails to May 1. California sees rising trade after winter gold, amid a Panama riot over a hotel keeper shooting and a fatal fight. California legislature adjourns after 143 acts.
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New York
Chagres
California
Thomas
Cresent City
San Francisco
Panama
Sampler
Alta California
United States
River conditions as Bulletin aground near Louisville
In Louisville on June 5 the river level dropped to five feet nine inches, while the steamer Bulletin ran aground in the Mississippi Channel. The note records physical hazards on the waterway affecting navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Bulletin
Mississippi
Weather Notes From River Patrol
Pittssunren reports a river height of three feet ten inches and falling as but the day remains pleasant. Jane records mild winds and clear skies for the period.
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Pittssunren
Jane
Major Neighbors Arrives at Santa Fe in Texan Quest
Letters from Santa Fe dated April 14 arrive as Major Neighbors lands May arrive at Santa Fe amid friendly welcome and cautious state officials. He schedules a meeting to define rights and to issue election orders under the Texan Government. James White reports a mule train and $3,000 in goods lost to an Indian attack between El Paso and Chiheahua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Galphin
Locofoco Congress
St. Louis
Santa Fe
Texas
Sante Fe
James White
el Paso
Chiheahau
Convention Rules Vote by States After Debate
From Nashville report the convention after a three hour debate decided to vote by states with each state one vote. Nine states are represented Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Mississippi South Carolina Tennessee Texas and Virginia.
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Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Mississippi
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Virginia
Woman loses money on Naugatuck line to New York
A woman from Litchfield Connecticut last week on the Naugatuck railroad lost all her money, totaling 265 dollars. Before the train reached New York 40 dollars was collected by subscription and 225 dollars were donated by a named individual who refused to reveal their identity. A blessing upon that man.
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Litchfield
Connecticut
Naugatuck
New York
Unusual Births Hit Vienna 1849 Record Nature
In Vienna during 1849 there were 19 311 births with 10 360 illegitimate and 8 881 legitimate. This ratio is described as unmatched by any other Christian city. The text discusses driving guidance and horse handling alongside the birth statistics.
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Vienna
Speak Your Mind When Needed and Hold Tongue When Prudent
A pithy guiding maxim emphasizes courage to voice truth when required and restraint to remain quiet when prudent. It frames balanced rhetoric as a virtue for effective judgment and conduct.
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Edmund Lawrence
Mr. Lawrence
Republic
Gen. Jackson
Raw. Vaile
Rawson Vaile
Democrat
Mr. Clay
Billy Paterson
Paladium
MR Elder
Senate
Whitcomb
True Democrat
Whittcomb
Hannegan
Mr. Julian
WashincTon
Cuba
Yucatan
Randolph
Mobile
Union of
Havana
Contoy
Graham’s Magazine
Govey
Lavy
Winchester Patriot
Friend Neffs
Consu
Cambridge Reveille
Foreign News
Nashville
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