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Newspaper

Cambridge Reveille

Location

Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1850

Page

2

WHIEIG TICKET Data Convention and Officials List

Note lists multiple named figures for roles in a data convention including James Ranripex Jonx S Newman Joux Beako Wittuian R Fourke as leaders Renator David P Hottoway Representatives Epuuxp Lawmexer Mites Marsuatt Josefa M Butta Sheriff Apc Evans Treasurer Acetus WILLIAMS Auditor Tuomas Adams Assessor Jeremian SweaFrorp Coroner Claysouise T Wilsox. The note also cites absence this week leading to reduced paper.

James Ranripex Jonx S. Newman Joux Beako Wittuian R. Fourke David P. Hottoway Epuuxp Lawmexer Mites Marsuatt Josefa M. Butta Apc Evans Acetus Williams Tuomas Adams Jeremian SweaFrorp Claysouise T. Wilsox James Rubiden John S. Newman John Beard W.R. Foulke James R. Mendenhall John Finley B. Hobbs D. P. Holloway Joseph M. Bulla Miles Marshall Edmund Lawrence Daniel Stratton Augustus Weaver Lewis Morris Stephen Thomas Abel Evans Theron Park John Crum Ezra Scoville Thomas Adams

Wayne County Whigs announce full slate at Centreville convention

A large Wayne County Whigs convention at Centreville on Saturday the 18th nominated a full ticket. The nominees are well known, qualified and trusted to discharge duties, deserving unanimous support at the August election.

Wayne County Centreville Old Wayne

Whitcomb pledges and freesoil rhetoric

The Zyrue Democrat editor republishes Senator Whitcomb freesoil pledges to expose if freesoilers merit censure for supporting him. The editor questions Mr Vaile’s claimed lack of confidence and accuses him of inconsistency in urging votes for Whitcomb then denying faith in his pledges. A separate notice advertises sweet potato plants for sale with ready supply and low prices. Further commentary targets Mr Vaile’s critique of Hon. C B Smith’s Gott resolution speech and anticipated rebuttals in the Democratic press.

The Zyrue Democrat Whitcomb Vaile C. B. Smith Mr. Smith Gott

Death of a Poetess and Other News Notes

The issue reports the death in New York of Mrs Francis S Osgoode formerly Miss Locke born Boston and connected to poetry since youth. It also notes the Cincinnati Times improving in appearance and quality. A Telegraph brief from Washington claims six thousand men under Gen Lopez landed in Cuba, though credibility is unclear. Indiana cadet appointments for 1850 are listed and a postponement of the freeson convention is mentioned.

New York Francis S. Ossoop The Express Francis Sirgent Osgood Boston Miss Locke New York Tribune Washington Lopez Cuba

To Tobacco Curness First Rate Chewing Tobacco

A first rate chewing tobacco is offered at the grocery of S. D. McQueade. It is praised as the best article believed to be on the market.

S. D. McQueade

Mr Jul ian Speaks Through a Southern Lens

A critique of a Washington City correspondent using the signature A Southerner in True Democrat. The excerpts praise Julian's speech in committee of the Whole, noting its boldness, warmth, and alignment with Free Soil themes while urging fair evaluation and questioning authorship.

Julian Freedom

Tableau Vivants for the Fourth Anniversary Pictorial

The mamoth double sheet pictorial broadsheet by Jonathan honors the Fourth of July and the 75th Anniversary of Independence. It features Washington's Farewell Address with facsimile signature, large historical engravings, including Raising the First Liberty Pole and a Salem Witch Trial, plus many smaller satires. Copies cost 12 cents or ten for a dollar from Wilson & Co, New York. Also notes Richmond plans for a Rail Road Ball on the 30th inst. awaiting first train arrival.

Washington Salem Wilson & Co New York

Ratt Roap Barbecue and Public Notices Parade

Citizens of New Paris host a free barbecue to celebrate the commencement of the Dayton to New Paris railway project. Thanks are given to several individuals for public documents. Daguerrean artist W. H. Warte remains at Mansion House showcasing notable photographs. Adams Esquire and wife run Huntsville Indiana bakery offering ginger bread and products. The National Intelligencer reports the President distills no cabinet discord and denies dissension claims.

New Paris Dayton Q¢r W. H. Warte New York John Adamson Esq Huntsville Indiana

Atlantic steamship arrival and global events noted

New York reports the arrival of the steamship Atlantic awaited with interest. Also noted are a Lancashire manufacturer’s £40,000 forgeries, Franklin search expedition, and various European developments from France to Greece. Senate debates include Cuba, agriculture, and the omnibus bill with New Mexico and Deseret seats contested. adjournment follows.

New York Atlantic America Sir John Franklin France Feuille de Usage Prussia

Whig County Convention nominates candidates in Centreville

The Whig voters of Whig County met at Centreville Court House on the 18th to nominate August candidates for Wayne County. Robert Murphy was elected President with M Watson and W Thompson as Vice Presidents. Delegates from townships voted by their preset quotas and instructed nominees by ballot. The convention opposed slavery expansion and urged immediate California admission and Wilmot Proviso, while reaffirming loyalty to the current administration and urging publication of proceedings.

Senate Yulee Cuba Soule Vermont Mexico Pratt Downs Mr. King Phoenix Committee of Commerce City of New York Potter Post Office House Texas Rio Grande Thompson Mississipi California Carter Buncombe New Mexico Deseret Court House Centreville Wayne County Robert Murphy M. Watson W. Thompson R. O. Dormer Jacob Vore D. P. Holloway John Finley Esq Richmond J. B. Stitt Free State United States Guadaloupe Hidalgo Congress Friends of Freedom North Wilmot District of Columbia Gott Robert Murhhey Pres’j Sherifie Ted Wayne Circuit Court Indiana Cambridge City Warnecourt James Ve

Southern Congressmen Push Washington Paper on Slavery

A growing bloc of Southern members of Congress is backing an Address to Southerners urging a new Washington paper to publish Southern views on slavery. The plan asserts the value of slave property at 1600 million dollars and warns of anti Southern ri d t rights. Senator Butler reports it. 53 of 118 Southern members signed, with 14 Whigs and 49 Locofocos among signers. Ellwood Fisher rumored as editor.

Congress Washington Butler South Carolina Ellwood Fisher

Fires in Cincinnati destroy dozens of houses

Two fires erupted in Cincinnati this morning. The first at Deer Creek Valley burned three dwelling houses around 2 o'clock. The second at 8 o'clock destroyed ten dwelling houses on Sixth Street near Woodward Street.

Deer Creek Valley Sixth St Woodward Street

Anniversary of the Great Fire at St Louis

The 17th instant marks the Anniversary of the St Louis fire with over four hundred houses destroyed. A careful look at the burnt district shows that losses have been nearly repaired within a year due to rebuilt costly structures, higher rents, and broader streets that improve business and fire safety.

St. Louis

Shadowed by Six Sheep in a Strained Tale

A rural anecdote tells of a man whose flock is so weak that six sheep barely cast a shadow and fail to breathe with strength, illustrating a bleak, comic image of depleted livestock.

California Emigrants Suffering Reported By Telegraph

Major Alexander and Mr. Harvey arrived from Fort Camel by skiff after a dangerous 2,800 mile journey. They described ice clogged rivers, attacks by Assiaberees Crow Indians and Sioux, a boat swamping at Three Islands with drownings, and survivors who reached Liberty aboard the St Paul. Emigrant distress and deaths reported between Fort Kearny and Fort Laramie. Some emigrants preparing to join a government escort from St Joseph to Fort Kearny amid illness and weariness. a mobilization expected in about two weeks.

Alexander Mr. Harvey Fort Camel Missouri Yellow River Horse Prairie Midhinel Creek Fort Pierre Bran Three Islands Foussant Roland Oregon Pierce Trimble Million River Liberty St. Paul Government Fort Kearny California Fort Laramie St. Joseph Weston

Loss in Western Pennsylvania iron furnaces amid rising prices

The Pittsburgh American reports 12 furnaces in the iron regions of Mercer to Fayette counties, 59 in blast producing 47,200 tons annually, with total furnaces at 97,500 and a net annual loss of about 56,000 tons. The piece warns two thirds of active furnaces will close next year, undermining prosperity despite tariff rhetoric.

Pittsburgh Americar Pennsylvania Locofocos Rampart

Emigrant Warning From Fort Kearny Express

An express from Fort Kearny warns California bound emigrants there is no grass on the plains and stock will perish if they proceed. It cautions that military forts will not aid travelers, urging them to stay where provender is available until grass returns. Cold, stormy weather is noted and the message extends to Independance and other points.

Plains Fort Kearny

Rail Road progress and stock drive in Dayton region

The Dayton to Paris railroad grading and bridging are under De Graff & Co with work starting immediately. The board supports meeting the Dayton road at the designated point, appoints a committee to boost stock subscriptions and collect payments. Estimated grading cost to the State line is under $20,000.

Dayton Paris de Graff & Co State Line Board of Commissioners Palladium

The Late Explosions and Maritime Accountability

The piece decries frequent steamboat explosions on American waters and laments juries exonerating engineers. It argues for strict accountability of engineers and captains, insisting blame lies with those responsible for boiler maintenance and water levels, to prevent future disasters.

Philadelphia Bulletin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cambridge Reveille Volney B. Palmer Reveille Philadelphia Baltimore Whieig Ticket Wittiam Personett Senator Whitcomb A. H. Vestal Cincinnati Weekly Times Willis J. Hargrove Cyrus F. Widup Judson D. Bingham Mr. Julian Palidium R.C. Scuencx L. D. Campsett T. H. Bary A. &. Harvasx G. W. Julian Presipest Caprnet National Intelligencer Bth Inst Witers Europa Frankfort Berlin Austria Hungaria Russia Turkey Greece Italy Constituent Assembly Denmark Duchies Switzerland Canton of Berne Whig County J. Worr Cincinnati St. Louis Burnt District William Hendricks Hendricks Madison West Madison Banner Eld. S. K. Hoshour Jonnx B. Frazier Saran Reagan Weily Reagan Fayette County Raymond & CO Dod E Crane Sholder Daniel Bider Germantown BI Siducints & Suasglert Dra. D. Treassy Brownsville G.r.cartwoor Connersville Siete
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