Land entries and emigration shape mid 19th century settlement
The article analyzes how population growth and emigration affect public land demand in the United States. It estimates 1868 population around 18.99 million, with native and foreign born shares and farm workers driving settlement. It compares theoretical land needs to actual sales, notes large increases due to European emigration around 1846, and discusses speculation in land sales as a destabilizing factor. It also mentions a New England storm event with a black rain observed in New Bedford near eight o'clock.
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Ohio
California Admission Debate in House Delayed by Southern Clash
The 18th in the House, a resolution to admit California with its proposed constitution and boundaries was referred to Territories. A North–South struggle followed as Southern members sought time, adjournments, and yeas and nays. Midnight adjournment left the question undecided, signaling a mounting national contention. The piece condemns Whig disruptions by Georgia Whigs and urges accountability to the people, warning of delays and costs to the public treasury.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Congress
House
Georgia House of Representatives
Constitutionalist
Federal Union
Delegates to the Nashville Convention Proposed Plans
The article discusses the upcoming election on the first Tuesday in April and outlines three nomination plans for delegates from Congressional Districts. It favors a plan designating two delegates per district with opposing politics and urges legislators to adopt this approach, urging only universally trustworthy individuals as delegates.
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Tne
Fed
Union
Pennsylvania Aroused Over Wilmot and Disunion Threats
The Pennsylvanian urges a large Democratic meeting in Philadelphia to oppose Wilmot and the Free Soil agitation. It cites three columns of signatures and extracts denouncing Wilmot Proviso and abolitionists as enemies of the Union and South. The article calls on the South to watch these developments carefully.
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Wilmot
Philadelphia
Pennsylvanian
Pennsylvania
van Buren
Free Soilers
Union
South
The
Witmot
Stand-by and Uphold Party Divides Amid Civil Strife
A fragment references the North and South factions, urging alignment with friends and opposing enemies as tensions rise, signaling a partisan stance during a charged political period. The wording suggests a call for unity among allied groups and condemnation of adversaries.
Mississippi Union Stands With Register Over Capitol Defense
Mississippi legislators face a heated split on federal action as the state weighs whether to withdraw from Congress. The Mississippi delegation is urged to remain at their posts and resist Northern moves, including the admission of California as a state. The piece endorses unity and vigilance, warning that abandoning Congress would surrender the citadel to the enemy and invites Southern members to stand firm and fight.
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Mobile Register
Mississippi
The
Register
Capitol
Taylor
U. S
Jackson
Col
Jefferson Davis
U.S
Jefferson Davies
Roger Barton
Albert G Brown
W.A Lake
John I. Guion
L. Sharkey
James Thompson
Mr. Dowling
Southrow
New Orleans
Quitman
California
Gen. Taylor
Mississppi
Congress
Washington
Target Shooting Victory in City Light Guard Duel
Judges select for a shooting match between two military companies on the 22d lnst. Private Thos F King of the City Light Guard wins with an average of 1.5 inches at 60 yards. The Light Guard outshot the Columbus Guards with 51 muskets to 40, gaining 33 more shots. The defeated party concedes and pledges to try again.
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Thos. F. King
City Light Guard
Columbus Guards
Pe City Light Guards
Target Shooting Award Decides Silver Cup Victory
In Columbus on February 15 1850 City Light Guards and Columbus Guards faced off for a silver cup prize. The report lists 3 shot averages for 12 men per company with No 26 of the City Light Guards named as best shot. The Columbus Guards claims advantage in shooting with an average of 1 inch margins noted.
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City Light
No, Indies
CB Dudley
M Barron
Thos F King
Rynehart
J L Howell
Geo Gullen
RW Sharp
Thos J Nuckolls
WM Reeves
Isaiah Willett
JD Baldwin
Wm Davis
Columbus
Corp
Jas Cherry
Huckaba
Enoch Adams
Eli Sapford
George H Betz
John Hodges
RH J Wright
Serg
BB DeGraffenried
MG McKinnee
E Abercrombie
G Robinett
M DeGraffenried
City Light Guards
Columbus Guards
A. Bailey
P. J. Semmes
Forsyth
Cooper
New Savannah and New York Steamers Under Construction
Letters from Capt Lyon dated February 13 1850 report rapid progress on two new steamers to replace the Tennessee and Cherokee on the Savannah and New York lines. Work includes upper deck frames lower deck beams and wales while boilers bed plates and pillow blocks near completion. Length 214 feet breadth 354 feet depth 213 feet. names not yet chosen.
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Savannah
New York
Lyon
Messrs
Padelford, & Fay & Co
Wess
Wales
El Dorado and Gringoish Wanderings in a Naval Memoir
A reader reviews Wise's Los Grineos, praising its vivid adventures and daring escapades across Mexico and California, with perilous journeys from Mazatlan to Mexico City. It contrasts the term Gringo with Yankee, notes lively portraits of dances, lovers, guerrillas, and dispatch riding. The piece also highlights The American Poultry Yard by Brown and Allen as a practical, well-illustrated farming guide, and lists delegates recommended by the Griffin Jeffersonian for Nasavitz Convention.
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Mexico
California
Peru
Chile
Polynesia
Lieut
Wise
U. S. Navy
Flood
Field
Mazatlan
Pacific
New York
American Poultry Yard
D. J. Brown
Samuel Allen
C. R. Saxton
New-York
Speech in House Delays Noted by Friends and Copper Reform Talk
A Washington letter claims a delay in the House with praise for a Southern question speech called the most effective yet. It mentions Mr Dickinson of New York planning a bill to abolish copper cents for a silver copper half-dime alloy, now in mint prep. Connecticut convention rejected free soil resolutions 168 to 47 and re nomination votes favored Col. Seymore 162 to 38.
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Legion
House of Representatives
Washington
Dickinson
New York
Connecticut
Col. Seymore
Fires Ravage Sparta and Nearby Cities Across Georgia
Disastrous blazes sweep Sparta's principal block with losses around 30 000 dollars Macon endures about 100 000 dollars in damage with roughly 435 000 insured The column notes Muscocee Road contract for 29 miles to be ready by January next and rest by November The Georgia legislature thanks Mexican war veterans including Brevet Major Wayne Taylor Cuyler Copee McDonald Forsyth Anderson Thomas Gardner Jones Wofford and midshipmen Cuyler Tattnall
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N. Orleans
Macon
Sparta
Columbus
Muscocee Row
Roap
Messrs. John D. Gray & Co
Georgia
Henry C. Wayne
Arstillery
B. F. McDonald
3D Artillery
U.S. A
Robert C. Forsyth
Regiment of Voltigeurs
Geo T. Anderson
E. S. Thomas
Newton
Batallion Mounted Volunteers
Richard M. Cuyler
Edward F Tattnall
U. S. Navy
State of
Carding a Noted Cleric and Island of Speculation
The piece critiques Dr West, a controversial Columbus preacher accused of drinking and loose conduct. It recounts prior episodes in Macon and Tallahassee, condemns his behavior, and warns communities against his pulpit influence. It includes a quarrelsome excerpt from the Macon Messenger & Journal and cites a Columbus Sentinel exposé.
Outbreak at Meeting as Demagogues Seize Hall
A mob of soil demagogues and bullies broke into the Hall and, by force, expelled those deemed unfriendly to the meeting. The gathering was reconvened for the 22nd with hopes to shield free expression on a vital issue. The Charleston Mercury condemns the anti slavery party as revolutionary and lawless, likening it to buccaneers and linking it to New York Legislature mob actions.
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Charleston Mercury
South
New York
Legislative notes on Lawton and district bill
The Augusta Constitutionalist reports Col Lawton’s return to his seat after illness and notes the House passed the Congressional District bill on February 20. The House reconvened at three o clock and began work earnestly, with expectations of adjournment by week’s end.
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Augusta
Col Lawton
Milledgeville
Mib Lepevinie
House of Representatives
Col. Lawton
Scriven
Macon
Illues
For The Times A Good Investment By Life Insurance
A column argues life insurance is a superior investment compared with bank stocks railroads and real estate. It calculates that at age 30 paying about 100 dollars yearly yields 700 dollars after 10 years and 4 000 to the family plus interest, with very high annual returns if the insured dies early or lives long. A.
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Saas
Quorum Formed as House Proceeds in Conniving Dull Session
Correspondence notes a quorum formed after 3 PM, with resignations and absences affecting the Democratic party. Nesbit returns to support quorum, Lawton’s absence delays business, Whigs attend slowly, and adjournment to Saturday seems likely. The writer recalls influential speeches, some poorly reported, including Stell and Clark.
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House of Representatives
Jenkins
Haiuifel
Dooly
Democratic Party
Thomason
Carroll
Nesbit of
Bibb
Lawton
Scriven
Macon
Atv
Stell
Senate
Joint Committee
Repub Lcs
Glark
Mil
One of the sovereigns comments on legislative overreach
The speaker criticizes Mr. Miller and the Legislature noting his aim to strike at the Executive by opposing directorships over debts to the Central Bank. He calls Miller over rated, a capable lawyer, but says his political strength relies on party support. The text urges reading journals to see wasteful acts and argues Representatives are too many for efficient action. It concludes that changes to the Constitution would risk greater ills.
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Chuse
York
Bin
Peyroyna
Apalachicola
Columbus
Ladies’ Society
Macon Messenger & Journal
Doctor
Providence
Messenger & Journal
Columbus Sentinel
Dr West
Oglethorpe
Macon
Popery
Father Maruen
Tallahassee
Wofford
Miller
Absent Union Voices in Senate Debate on Slavery
Wasminctton February 16 1850 notable speeches by Judge Berrien and Judge Wellborn debate Congress authority over slavery in new Mexican territory. Praise for Wellborn with Mann and Horace Mann, Fitch, Root, Venable and others. Warnings of sectional tension and potential dissolution unless terms like Clayton’s bill or Walker amendment are accepted.
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Mexico
Union and Intelligencer
Webster
Judge Berrien
Gen.Downs
Senate
Wellborn
Free Soil
Venable
Fitch
Root
Horace Mann
Dr. Fitch
Giddings
Cleveland
Root and Co
H. Mann
Union
Congress
Clayton
New York
Pennsylvania
Mississippi River politics and free trade rhetoric
The fragment discusses secession era views on river control and trade, arguing the South would gain by restricting northern movement on the Mississippi and shaping economic competition with the West. It mentions New Orleans as a future hub and hints at rumors about Mr. Clayton's resignation amid political strain.
Election returns show Jackson wins in first district seat
From the Federal Union the election returns fill the vacancy caused by Dr. Kine's resignation. Col Jackson is declared elected by a large majority, with votes tallied across Effingham Bulloch Glynn Liberty Glynn and other counties. overall Jackson's majority reported as 85. The results note unofficialness for Camden Glynn Ware and Wayne.
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Kine
Col. Jackson
Camden
Glynn
Ware
Wayne
Jackson
Fleming
King Chatham
Effingham
Bryan
Bulloch
Carden
Emanuel
Ds Glynn
Liberty
Et Lowndes
Il Montgomery
Tattnall
Toltair
Thomas
Jackson's
Cabinet rumors and Nicaragua negotiations with England
The Washington Union reports cabinet rumors about Mr Clayton and a potential resignation over the Nicaragua negotiations with England. It notes a sabbath cabinet meeting, Bulwer’s stance, and Clayton’s bold bid for a treaty. Also items on Bem, a model duel in Paris, and Cuba US trade plans via Havana to New York.
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Clayton
State Department
Alexandria Guezette
Monui
Mexandria Gazet
Washington
England
M Shee
Nicaragua
Lawrence
Henry Bulwer
Bulwer
Oder
Lord Palmerston
Hook
Saturdy
Sthinstant
Hermpetout
Tiber
Ben
Bem
Turkey
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