Foreign News from Europe Seven Days Later
A digest of European developments. English affairs discuss Lord John Russell in Manchester and potential Irish legal reforms. France reports political strife with a proposed plebiscite plan rejected. Austria-Russia tensions grow. Greece, Sweden, Spain, and Turkey notes include insurrection, naval states, and refugee debates. Trade, shipping, and market conditions in Britain and India are mixed, with weathered wrecks and disasters noted along coastlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
England
John Russell
Manchester
Leeland
London
Cullen
Ireland
Rome
d'Isimli
John O'Connell
John R. Skiddy
Wexford
Pasengers
Howard
New Orleans
Mersey
Adelaide
Dublin
Thames
France
Parris
Louis Napoleon
de Lal Roche Jacqueline
Mountain Party
Russia
Paris
London Standard
Germany
Austria
Athens
Wen
Parker
Lisbon
Martin
Tunis
Tustany
Lord Palmerston
Leghorn
Berlin
Erfurt
Spain
Madrid
Cuba
Turkey
Kossuth
Katahia
Asia Minor
Trieste
Bothohn
Dan Gallicha
Ispta
India
Bomba
Calcutta
East Indian Company
Bombary
Alfaira
Midland
Mysterious Walnut Street Coffin Found Buried Arch
At Walnut street below Third in Philadelphia a mahogany coffin containing a decomposed corpse was found embedded in a brick arch during demolition. Onlookers speculated about murder or tragedy as the coroner opened an investigation into the unusual discovery and its origin.
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Walnut Street
Third
Edward Y. Farquhar
Deccan
Pennsylvania
Mules, money, and mountain deaths stain 1850 letters
In this April 13 1850 correspondence from the Pennsylvanian era a claim confirms General Tay ing Sede QU lultey rode a mule near Buone Vigia on the 24th and places Whitey at Monterey sixty miles away. The piece attacks war hawks, notes large extra fees to Bailey Peyton, critiques young hangers on, recounts the freezing death of Mrs Treland and her daughter en route to California, reports a cave discovery in Virginia, and sketches California labor scams and coffee peas fate.
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Wasimsaror
Tay- Ing Sede QU Lultey
Buone
Vigia
Whitey
Monterey
Strand
Seward Curry
New York
Bailey Peyton
Harrison
Louisana
Treland
Quincey, Sr
California
Foote’s Committee Chosen to Tackle Slavery and Boundaries
The Committee of Thirteen joins Senate deliberations on Slavery in the Territories the Texas boundary and California’s admission with Whig leaning members Cass Clay Webster Dickinson among others. The coalition aims for union and compromise, though Samuel Houston of Texas is absent.
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Bell
Toun
Berrien
Bright
Ind
Cass
Mich
Cooper
Dickinson
N. Y
Downs
King
Alta
Mangum
N.C
Manon
Phelps
Webster
Mars
Clay
Dickenson
Thosiaus Old Sam Houstox
Texas
Surveyor General and Auditor General Back Off from Candidacy
The Harrisburg Keystone states Judge Larenty, the Surveyor General, will not seek nomination or election to the office he currently holds. A card from Gen. John A. Purvianes, the Auditor General, declares he will not be a candidate for the office he now fills.
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Harrisburg
Larenty
John A. Purvianes
Millinery Advertisements Stir Yet Frugal Readers
The column notes a display of millinery ads featuring Mrs Curtis Mrs Pray and Mrs Ward. It paints images of bonnets ribbons silks and lawns while poking fun at empty purses and the strain on family budgets, urging patience over grumbling.
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Curtis
Pray
Ward
Pappas
Election forecast outlines upcoming offices and changes
The article predicts a lively fall election with voters selecting members of Congress a Catal Commissioner an Auditor General two Surveyor Generals and deciding on a Constitutional Amendment to make the judiciary elective.
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Warnme
Democratic Shift Nears Victory in House Clerk Election
The piece notes the Democratic gain in the House Clerk race led by Hon. R. M. Young, urging unity to oppose a corrupt dynasty. It cites turmoil in the Senate over Foote and Benton, debating responsibility and truthfulness, with calls for justice and restraint.
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R. M. Young
House of Representatives
Washington
A Short Sermon on a Familiar Subject About Hats and Coats
A humorous editorial rants on hats coats and garments shaping fate and society. It jokes that hats bring trouble like hands and coats inspire devotion and even salvation through cut and fit. It ends by advertising clothing stock opposite the office near Brown’s Hotel with a casual call to visit.
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Coats
Egypt
Joseph
Potiphar
Pharoh
Brown's Hotel
Eco Jusriczia
Chief Engineer Warns of A New Great Ohio Road's Promise
The report argues a first class railroad could be built at 9000 dollars per mile, linking Ashtabula to Conneaut and feeding vast trade from the Eastern and Western routes. It cites 1849 tax tallies, dense counties in Northern Ohio, and a forecast of immense winter livestock and cheese business along the line, projecting substantial income from opening the road.
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Erie
New York and Erie
New York and Erie Road
New York and Erie Company
North East and Erie Company
Ite
New York Line
Erie and North East Company
Eric
Iron Horse
Ateamera
Commierce
Intpmne Us
Uhylland
Fairport
Aghtabula
Conneaut
Cuyahoga
Lake
Genuga
Ashtabula
Ohio
Mississippi
Uulfalo
Tien
We’ll Take the Bet on Lancaster Gazette Editor
A public squabble over Mrs. Pierson of the Lancaster Gazette and her husband unfolds as the Duffalo Courier challenges an argument about beauty and marital status. The exchange features wagers on the editor’s looks and her spouse’s charm, with locals defending her dignity.
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The
Lancaster Gazette
Duffalo Courier
Personal barbs target local bachelor and critique
A satirical note from the Gazette comments on a rival paper the Hoking Valley Republican for personal insinuations about a local bachelor. The piece defends social boundaries and hints at protective measures to curb late night wandering in the rival’s direction.
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Hoking Valley
Cotemporary
The
Gazette
Republican
Democratic Clerk Victory Sparks Whig Mourning
The Washington correspondent mourns the election of a Democratic Clerk in the House by two votes. He mocks the Whig party noting absences and misfortunes as signs of instability and predicts continued confusion in the chamber.
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Washington
Pittsburgh Journal
House of Representatives
Willige Ana
Ohio Whigs Support Veto in New Constitution
The Statesman reports the Whigs of Ohio favor inserting veto power in the new Constitution. The piece also presents a tribute to the Democratic doctrine backing the veto.
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Ohio
Profligacy in Taylor Cabinet spurs calls for change
A Washington pamphlet attacks Gen Taylor's cabinet for Gallipin and related payments. It cites Crawford, Johnston, Ewing and others, arguing administration defeats and party disarray unless the cabinet is replaced. Critics from Buffalo Express to New York Tribune urge action before fall elections.
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Gen. Taylor
Gallipin
Taylor
Claytont
Crawford
Johnston
Ewinge
Noas Bf
Jaylor
Connecticut
Washington
Congress
Gulf
New York Tribune
Express
Boston Courier
Jackson
Graham's Magazine Returns Under Old Editor
A May issue review praises Graham's Magazine after a year and a half absence. It notes superb engravings The Mountain Spring and The Game of Droughts, and lauds contributors like George D. Prentice J M Legare ET Whipple and others. It mentions plans for a new volume beginning July and references editor Geo R Graham Esq.
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George D. Prentice
J. M. Legare
ET. Whipple
C. Morehead
Herber
Hosmer
Grahan
Gody's Lady's Book May Issue A Gem Of Engravings
The May edition of Gody's Lady's Book shines with twenty two engravings led by Gift from Heaven and Playing Mother. Includes Ellen Polka music and a colored fashion plate. editor promises varied, attractive contributions and lessons for readers. A suggestion notes Galphin Cabinet reform and criticizes cabinet operations risking Uncle Sam's credit.
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Gody
Ellen Polka
Galphin
Cook's Eagle Saloon and Theatrical Troupe Come to Reed House
The notice touts Cook's Eagle Saloon under Williams' Exchange Office praising Harris as a superior caterer. Powell's Theatrical Troupe returns and opens at Reed House on Monday evening with Pattigulass to be announced. A laborers' gold grab on a canal boat bed yields about 1200 in coins, and an elopement case features a 17 year old and a 40 year old woman.
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Wasumatox
Lestefore
Washington
Charles Wilson
Coast Survey Office
Cook's Eagle Saloon
Williams’ Exchange Office
Thal
Harris
Powell
Reed House
Pattigulass
Jia
Albany
Ward
Inellipla Street
Tim
Cupid
New York
O. Statesman
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Cleveland and Ashtabula Railroad
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Pentleman
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Thomas Butles King
Locofocoism
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Reverdy Johnson
William Cost Johnson
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Massachusetts State Senate
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