Oregon Rail Road debate urges federal construction
A detailed defense of Whitney's railroad plan argues for a federal built route across northern paths to connect Atlantic waters with the Pacific via the Lakes and Columbia. It emphasizes shorter direct distance from Missouri to Chicago, avoids southern detours, and asserts national interest over sectional harm while noting Canada may benefit.
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Paii-ne
Mississippi
Missouri
Cies
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Lake Erie
Boston
New York
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Dunkirk
Cleveland
Chicago
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Council Plaits
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St. Louis
Columbia
Mackinaw
Bubb
Oho River
Re Atlanic
Columbia River
Europe
Comerida
Old States
North Pacific
Great Seritain
Lake Superior
Iladson Bay
Drake
Rodd
Road-building debate and political notes from 1830s view
The article discusses federal road construction from Council Bluffs to the Columba river, favoring federal power over states. It questions converging to St. Louis on the Pacific route, criticizes an apology header, and notes printer troubles. It mentions property destruction in the south, holiday congressional calm, and General Tarcon’s ceremonial New Orleans reception.
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Canada
Congress
Council Blufs
Colunda
St. Louis
Chicago
Pacific
Tarcon
New Orleans
Ile
Cascade Street Opens as New Elyria River View Lane
In Elyria a new Cascade Street has been opened along the east river branch from Lodi Street below the Ligh falls to the junction with the west branch. A shaded carriage road offers views of the falls, which rise about forty feet perpendicularly, promising a pleasant summer promenade with romantic scenery.
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Elyria Courier
Cascade Street
Vellue
Lodi Street
Loli Street
High Falls
Flood Devastates Cincinnati With Record Inundation
Cincinnati reports a major flood with 98 high water, resembling the 1832 disaster. Five thousand families lose homes as South Pearl Street shops, Broadway Hotel, and much of the city’s lower areas flood. Stores shut, mills and lumber yards submerged, boats moved from yards, and heavy snow adds to suffering while citizens organize relief.
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Cincinnati
South Pearl Street
Broadway
Minni
Mill Creek
Senate Receives Treasury Report and Elects Officers
In the Senate at Mosnay on December 13 1847 the Vice President presented the annual Treasury report on the state of finances. Twenty thousand copies were ordered printed for Senate use. Treasury and War communications followed including notes issued and outstanding totals plus details on western commerce and river systems. The Senate elected officers with Dickens as Secretary, Beall as Sergeant-at-Arms and Door-keeper, Taland as assistant dog and Rev Henry Slicer as Charlain. Committee chairs named include Sevier Foreign Relations, Atherton Finance, Dix Commerce, Dicking Manufactures, Sturgeon Agriculture, Cass Agains, Yulee Private Lands Claims, Atchinson Julian Affairs, Mason Claims, Bright Revolutionary Clevis, Ashlex Judiciary, Miles Lost Office.
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T Talland
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Privne Land Clains
Yulee
Julian Affeirs—Atchinson
Claims—Mason
Revolionary Clevis
Bright
Ashlex
Lost Ofice
Miles
Congressional Committee Appointments and Early Session Recap
The text lists numerous committee chairs in a legislative body, including Elections Richard W Thompson and Ways and Means Samuel Vinton, with many others named from Commerce to Naval Affairs. It notes brief sessions in mid-December, adjournment details, and minor Ohio legislature actions on December 15.
Winter Weather With Snow Likely Across Stow
Winter has set in with stowfalls over the past ten days and about five inches of snow on a level. The thermometer on the 26th stood four degrees below zero and the 27th at nine below. More snow is expected, temperate weather around Christmas.
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Stow
Whigs of Ohio Call January Meeting for State Affairs
To the Whigs of Ohio, the Central Committee urges a January convention in Columbus to discuss state and national affairs. The note condemns the war as conquest and urges adherence to old principles, with focus on governor candidate and electors for the national Whig convention.
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Joseril Sullivant
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J.B. Titomeson
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James I Bates
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Moral lesson to be considered at convention on New Year’s day
Notice notes a moral lesson involved in the Mexican War will be duly considered at the Convention to be held at the Court House on New Year’s day.
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Pica Lovin’ Colinty
Sylvester Auifidg
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Sid
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Quarty
Lorain County Medical Society Meeting This Thursday
The Lorain County Medical Society will meet at Doc Grivwolds offer at 2 o clock PM on Thursday next. A general attendance of physicians from all parts of the county is earnestly desired. N. B. Townshend secretary.
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Townshend
Phi Society Meeting Notice for Wednesday Evening
Elyrg Xatoral Westory Society announces a Phi Society meeting tomorrow evening in their room at the usual hour. Learn from Dr Hubbard on heat. The putin axa invited to attend. December 96th, 1817.
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Dew
Teachers Convene to Plan Lorin County Association
A Wellington convention of teachers resolved to call a county gathering at Oberlin College Chapel in the near term. Invitations issued by A Grosvenor Elyria A E Whipple and others aim to attract teachers and others interested in improving common schooling.
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A. E. Whipple
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