Texas Bill and New Mexico Government Debate Rages in Congress
In a fiery session Congress debated a bill to settle Texas boundaries and establish territorial government for New Mexico. Amid tight votes and disruptive scenes, amendments on creditor discrimination and due process were offered, with final passage of the New Mexico governance measure and the Texas boundary resolution advancing amid sharp partisan maneuvering.
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Wade
Howard
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Mosica
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Reeceni
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Globe
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Duer
Thompson
Penn
New Mexico
California
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Mexico
Greenwich
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Rio Grande
Urabag
Lavish theatre plans spark debate in Herald feature
The Herald notes a grand theatre project with 6000 seats and no pillars or chandeliers interrupting the view. It cites chandeliers costing 36000 and lighting costing 725000 overall ground excluded, while craftsman TV Ni Genin buys Jenny a riding hat gloves and whip after paying 225 for an initial ticket.
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Bohemia Chryatal
Ni Genin
Jenny
Clrae
Herald
Voice of the Whigs of 610 editor and page date
The fragment presents the Voice of the Whigs of 610 with GEO G. WEBHEURY as editor and a Tuesday date line. It lacks clear events, names, places, or actions beyond the masthead and date.
Whig County Convention Nominates Local Ticket
The Whig County Convention in Lorain drew scant representation while uniting to oppose Lovespecism. Nominees include Ter juer Pare for Representative and Rapp for Auditor, with criticisms of opponents. George Bacon for Commissioner and Wirrran H. Root as Sheriff candidate praised. Johnson elected Senatorial candidate praised amid anti Bank stance.
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Go. Bacon
Brownhelm
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Johnson
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Medina Co
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Maxex Comnency
Whig Convention Solidarity and California Admission
The Whig Congressional Convention at Wellington showed unanimous support for Mr Worcester and a strong push to victory. Free Soilers back Mr Worcester for State Senator, while California gains a state government amid gold rush migration and a stand against slavery expansion. The piece urges Northern condemnation of southern dough-face representatives to secure a better Union.
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Resignations and changes at Oberlin College and related affairs
Correspondents report a mislaid artmail notice and discuss publication etiquette. The Oberlin College article notes President Mahon resigns from the college, Prof Morgan will serve as president temporarily, with Mahon joining the National University project in Cleveland. The piece praises Mahon and mentions Morgan’s qualifications and anticipated satisfaction.
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Lectures and politics stir a Mechanics’ Hall audience
Communications from Courier notes a Wednesday lecture at Mechanics' Production Hall aiming to illustrate mechanics' and labor classes' role in society. The speaker challenges political strictures, praises Whig Free Soil ideas, and cites supporters and opponents, outlining concerns over party shifts and reform stance.
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Locofaea
Ehosa
Cosaminen
Freedom and Slavery Clash in Political Letters
A period editorial-style piece attacks Whig nominations and the Lincoln era mood, condemning attempts to extend slavery and praising resistance to the Fugitive Slave policy. It laments California’s admission and calls for anti slavery unity, citing Albany and Washington as backdrop.
The Monthly Magazines and Washington Matters
The notice reviews several periodicals including Bartain's Union Magazines September issue with engravings and plates for subscribers, Grahams Magazine October subscriptions, Septembers Premium plates, September The Student and The Child's Friend entries, and Western Literary Magazine. also reports Washington, Sept. 5, House progress on Southern Resolutions, noting faltering support and a prior question demanding Boyd's New Mexican.
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Friends of
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Political debate on Texas and Wilmot Proviso split Northern and Southern factions
The discussion centers on instructions to a bill and the Wilmot Proviso, with Southern reluctance to concede Texas terms and fears of civil conflict. The House debated jurisdiction in New Mexico and the military's control, while Whig conventions in Lorain County organized resolutions favoring banking, tax reform, land disposal, and the reelection of William Sonneson amid mourning for the late Chief Magistrate.
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William Sonnston
Political Convention Debates and Nomination Actions
The report covers a 1850 Whig convention in Lorain County with resolutions opposing slavery expansion and endorsing a ticket. It also details a congressional district meeting in Wellington to nominate a candidate, the formal adjournment, and publication orders. It mentions national boundary terms and Texas compensation, plus a Newport incident of a Baltimore slave fleeing an pursued escape.
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