Turning point in Texas treaty debate noted in Senate
The article recounts Texas Senators opposing a compromise bill, accusing them of motives to seize Rio Grande territory or block adjustments. It credits Pearce's integrity and describes the subsequent eroding of the compromise, leaving Utah isolated as a territorial government bill moved toward engrossment and Senate adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Rio Grande
Pearce
U. States
Utah
Senate
Taylor
Prisoner Webster Interacts Quietly With Mrs Littlefield
Mrs Littlefield visits Professor Webster in Leverett Street jail. The dialogue covers sympathy, past statements, and reflections on the trial. Webster mentions the boy’s death and contemplates life in or out of crime, while Mrs Littlefield expresses pity and reluctance about his situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flo
Webster
Bever
Fragmentary Interview Distorts Professor Liepahd Account
A garbled excerpt shows Webster thanking Mrs. Littlefield after a brief interview that hints at a contested fate and a desire to bargain with the living. The text includes partial names and disjointed phrases, suggesting a damaged page fragment from a crime or court related report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Witlonshby Penine Seminary Prospects and Political Notes
The article notes 161 students at Witlonshby Penine Seminary modeled after Tinlyoke Temata in North Tradly Mass and announces copies of Te. Dancna's Address for sale. It praises President Fillemore's Texas and New Mexico policy, urges national unity to require Texas claims and admit New Mexico with a free constitution, and lists Supreme Court admission of several attorneys including John It. Sierman Evans tus F. Miles and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witlonshby Penine Seminary
Mi. Tinlyoke Temata Seminary
Sorth Tradly
Te. Dancna
Texas
New Mexico
Simon
North
Friends of Freedom
Fillemore
Chant
Thia
Congress
Tate
Supreme Court
Thdges Istencock
Spalding
John IT. Sierman
Evanstus F. Miles
Janes M- Wicker
Richard C. Parsons
Georee Paine
Goo
TI. Wyman
Wisconsin Statesmint publication note
A fragmented notice from Wisconsin by W. W. Wynn & Son announces the first issue of a large club sheet supporting Whig principles. The text references political advocacy and anticipated financial and political success, though many words are garbled and some details are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
W. W. Wynn & Sona
Michison
Militia Called to Quarried Town Amid Turbulent Clash
Citizens rise in fever over arrival from Carlisle with reports of ferry and quarry workers. Constable is assaulted trying to arrest a man at a stone quarry, militia called, and a confrontation ensues near Phelps tavern with injuries. broader local notices include cholera victim, a Methodist Chapel event, and the Juvenile Academy of Music formation with officers named.
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Roy
Carlisle
Cotfirce
Thigh Gonstitbe Curanynarsyall
Carlile
Consta
Champlain
Valar
Gratia
Phelygeng
Jont Constabile
Soenins
Jufouery
Prosyilumee
Donbilass
Hyo O'Elovi
Phelps Tavern
Ned Inn
August issue of Hunt's Merchants Magazine highlights opium trade
The August issue features articles on the opium trade between Italy and China with history and effects, notes on precious metals and banking, coffee trade, and commerce in 1849. It also includes Macbeth analysis by Morehead, a Loom piece by Geo. J, a phrenological section on Martin Van Buren, and a Domestic Bible issue.
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Hunt's Merchanst Magazine
Bewcen Talia
China
Wamburgh
Graham
Macbeth
Twiry C. Morehead
Shakspeare
Geo. J? Preatice
Lao
Temperance Meetings Stir Controversy at Mortistown
A contentious temperance communication from Conningham sparked audience alarm in Mortistown, with speakers denouncing his alleged improprieties toward women. The Mt Vernon Whig reprints condemn Cunningham as an impostor, urging newspapers to circulate the report and reaffirm moral standards in the Temperance cause.
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Ns Order of Mortistown
Division
Sons al Tornursnee
Witiess
SosuerdCalle
Slame
Tinnell
Parton
Limaniite
Chiskim
Raul
Mt Vernon
Cunningham
Thael River
Oberlin
Temperance
Portugal Passport Demand Shocks Markets and News
In Portugal the government refused an American minister’s passport demand provoking a diplomatic fracas. The Niagara reached Liverpool by Saturday midnight while the Pacific is slated to sail Wednesday. In commerce grain prices rose with corn and flour bans tightening markets as exporters and speculators adjust positions. News also notes the death of President Saylor causing wide reaction in England.
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Tlalifax
Cambria
O'Clork
Cole’ Ston
Liverpool
Wede' Neadiy
Dennis
Taniene
Gray Intendy
Libson
Saylor
England
Global tensions rise as Denmark and Germany clash
Fragmentary 19th century dispatch notes Denmark and Germany near conflict with a Danish warship engaging a German steamer. Britain reports hostilities as Denmark seeks coercion backed by strength. In Ireland and England, potato distress grows with uncertain crop yields while US and British readers note minimal parliamentary action and patriotism within London circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Germany
Congressional Actions On Texas Boundary And California Admission
The House debated a resolution instructing the Military Committee on Lieutenant General promotion for Winfield Scott. Texas boundary issues dominated, with Mr Foot pushing to postpone and set debate as a special order. California admission was discussed with Carney proposing a division by line and one delegate but no Senator, amid a President's message on Texas New Mexico boundary and possible extra session. The President asserts federal authority, aims to enforce laws, and warns Texas as an intruder while referencing a Mexico treaty and disputed territory east of the Rio Grande.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Culio
Colorado
Shvasee
Gila
Thasa Ciscs
Aginal
Ay Munenn Gomlail
Pexant
Clemens
Winfickl Scott
Pearce
Texas
Foot
Norrow
California
Carney
Deleile
Congress
U. States
New Mexico
Alndes
Betis
Rio Grande
Tlu
United States
Tales
Vaudlees
Ife
Fillmore
Gav Bell
Cal. Monroe
Ware
Cal Monro
Mhceo
Polk
Kearney
Taylor
Col Moncae
Cel Monte
Washington
Cal
Rusk Fias
Dutit
Gammon
Boundary Delays and Texas New Mexico Affairs
Washington reports on the Texas New Mexico boundary dispute with Congress, President Taylor, and Cal Monroe. A proclamation for a New Mexico state government is noted, while volunteers and the California bill debates occupy Senate attention. An employment notice from the Post Office provides job opportunities for youths and others nationwide.
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Out
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Teamilton County
Owlo
LSU
Elf
Pile Pordacert
Wang Steir
Tudgo Wa
Jonsstox
Will Widress
Leroi County
Obellen
Aneust
Dictidant
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Dent
Cleveland
McTisny Payxs
Hasopane
Nila Pkee
Methodist Chapel
Fuvenile Academy of Music
Maria
Mathwdist
Furingt
Juvenila Academy
Younl
J. Barton
Gov. State
Wy. G. Junes
S Bagg
Lily
Goo. G. Washburn
R.c.dawitt
Phrenological Journal
Mantrys Vax Buren
Jom ' Bawnrss
rCallon Parsons & Co
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NA. Caries
Ibis Pepuliarly
Anid
Muaivas
Aie Estes
Milichys
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Han
TL Smith
Nigra Falls Temporaies Soutesy
Peanparih
Portugal
Ding Jonvosls
London
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Ireland
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DY Mas
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Anil
Apahu
Berest
Nori
Furmora
Plano
Linda
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Wyler
Douglass
Berrien
Union
PLO
Tinnse
N. S
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New Yor
San Francisco
Anal
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New York
Howland & Aspinwall
Specie Tran
Isthmus
Sanfrancisco
Fuour—Smail
Richmond
Sackhall
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