Descriptive sketch of prominent United States Senators
The author provides a compact portrait gallery of leading senators including Phelps of Vermont, Upham of New Jersey, Chase and Shields, Baldwin of Connecticut, and Dodge father and son, with notes on speaking style, views on slavery, and public conduct. It also mentions Governor Whitcomb and Senator Yulee, plus the emotional reflection on the Old Dominions and the vacant chair of the late South Carolina leader, ending with a brief note on a wreck survivor, Batson, now at the Poorhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Borton
United States Senate
Perhapa
Gretu
Phelps
Vermont
Bodas
Thelps
Upluim
Clase
Ohio
Senate
Bates
General Shields
Col. Davis
Clemons
United States
Gen. Shields
Winsell
Shields
Baldwin
Connecticut
Tio
Sitihe
Fuer
Yulee
Florida
Walker
Mc Greely
Ile
Turney
Goverant Whitcomb
Helga
Nalifro
Ketas
Acon
Baily
Sturseon
Cooper
Virginia
South Carolina
Congress Debates California Admission and Bounty Land Bill
Washington June 25 26 details of debates on California boundaries and admission as well as the Bounty Land Bill are reported. Speakers argue over Missouri compromise lines and the impact on the Union as the House considers military land grants and the administration of New Mexico.
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Washington
Davis
Mass
Rove
Saule
California
Missouri
Douglass
Senate
Bowlin
Treston
Ie Honse
Miller
Crowell
Ashtabury
Giddings
Citetus
Navy
United States
Great Britain
Mexico
Congress
Department of the Interior
Beneft
Buffalo
Yuleo
Tive
New York
Pacific
Indies
Ike
Deseret
Pirige
Sorio
Dousa
House
Voice of the Whigs of Ohio Resolutions Adopted in Convention
The Whig convention in Columbus on May 6 1850 debates slavery, territorial expansion, and statehood. It endorses President Taylor's position on California and urges Congress to admit California while also supporting Texas and New Mexico disputes. The piece notes railroad surveys and local political figures like Townshend, with optimism about the Tristian Railroad and New Mexico prospects.
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Columbus
Taylor
Caliornia
Congress
Honuress
Crane
The Telegraph Seward's Position Difficult to Trust
The Telegraph reports on Senator Seward and the Texas clause amid Democratic critique of Whig editors. It notes telegraphic errors, ridicules the Sandusky Mirror, and quotes Senate debate about voting for a bill with mixed measures. It emphasizes divisions in opinion and the risk of sacrificing desired provisions.
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Seward
Gan. Taylor
Serward
Sandusky Mirror
Mirror
New York
Tio Lonka
Senate
Tha Hill
Ava
A Mid-19th Century Politician’s Plea on Independence and Conspiracy
The piece quotes a senator defending freedom against coercion and urging independent judgment, condemning conspiracies to force vote choices. It also discusses Seward’s stance and the opposition’s influence, praising him as a statesman amidWhig support and public debate. The Wheat Crop and corn reports follow, noting favorable yields despite dry weather and promising a bountiful harvest with steady corn recovery.
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Rommon
Adda
New York
Seward
Epson
Warhall
Corwin and the Free Democrats in the Senate Debate
The piece laments Free Democrats attacking Corwin for speaking on every issue, praising his integrity and arguing he must voice opposition to a proposed compromise. It compares his stance to Clayton’s Compromise and urges Corwin to speak, noting the political cost of silence. It also references discussions on criminal punishment and Whig Convention reporting from June 1850.
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Corvin
Thos
Corwin
Damocrat
Gon
Taylor
Retter
Vimarith
Gorwin
Havel
Inagunza
Unanimous Whig support in Pennsylvania pledge and plan
The Whig populace of Pennsylvania speaks with one voice endorsing the party platform and President, praising their anti slavery stance and loyalty to leaders. They note confidence in state ticket nominees while supporting the national cause and urging unity in the coming October elections.
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Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Whig Party of
Mow
Renolva
Free Soil
Old Hare
Fragmented 1850 letter and senate note in Washington row
A long letter from Andrew Stevers argues against Willis with a sworn affidavit about an assault by Forrest. The Washington Square incident is described with Forrest knocking Willis down, the affidavit stating Forrest attacked with a weapon, and police taking Forrest into custody. Also included is President Taylor’s message on Santa Fe, and congressmen’s troubles over a California bill and Texas boundary disputes.
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A. P. Willis
Forrest and
Willibe
Bieren
Tribune
New York
Timsday
WN. P. Willis
Forrest
Forreat
Washington Parade Grand
Sir
Willis
Mr. Forrest
Mr. Willis
Porrest
Genileraun
Suduser
Fordamin
Folice
Cinces
Willie
Andrew Stevers
M. P. Willis
Mysell
Beenthalia
Washington Square
Wallis
Thad
Nifmir
Mr Forrest
Mr. Porrest
Mr. Parreat
Wiliz
Tasken
H. Ward
Deeds
E. Tweed
Forrist
Washington
Senate of the
United States
Senate
Santa Fe
Lexus
War Department
Sante Fe
Fiac
Texas
New Mexico
Robert
Neighborg
State of Texas
Sante Ba
Neighbors
Ohio Apportionment Plan Strives for Permanent Senate Districts
Readers learn the apportionment proposal creating thirty three fixed senatorial districts with population based by census every ten years. It outlines ratio methods, five sessions per decade, and county representations, noting eight counties may lose Representatives and suggesting a single district system with perpetual control by future legislatures.
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Cinginnali
Cincinnati
Esch County
Asin
Senate
Ohio
Bnt
Convention Debates Judicial Codification Plan
The convention's Jurieprudence committee report proposes electing three commissioners by the legislature to codify laws and unify practice, abolishing distinctions between law and equity. Opposition cites New York issues. supporters defend reform and practical need, with delegates weighing public election versus legislative appointment. State Journal June.
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New Yorke
Taylor
Peter Titchcork
New York
Levistatura
Isolt
John Doe
Righ
Roe
State Journal
Deceptive Games in Free Soil Politics
The piece accuses dishonest leaders of steering Free Sailers of Ohio to the opposition. It denounces the Cleveland Democra t and Summit Beacon for fraud, cites support from the Toledo Republican and Sandusky Mirror for Judge Woop, and blasts attempts to cry foul that Free Soil adherents are shifting to Whiggery amid a fight over party gains and spoils.
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Ohio
Cane
Cleveland Trug Democrat
Summit Beacon
Democrat
Free Democrat
Frea Soil
Teledo Republican
Judge Woop
Sandusky Mirror
Cect
Tereiroph
Fire Devastates San Francisco Street in May Destruction
A large section of San Francisco was destroyed by fire on the day in May. Firefighters halted the spread by tearing down buildings along an entire street, preventing further damage. No further details on injuries or exact location.
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San Francisco
San Francico
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