Population Growth Across States and Emigrant Flows
An 1840 to 1850 population survey shows total U S population near 24 million with rapid gains in Maine Massachusetts Pennsylvania Ohio and Georgia while districts like the District of Columbia rise slowly. Emigration to New York from Ireland England shows 205 961 arrivals in 11 months with a shift toward better off Irish settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Massachuagetts
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Wisconsin
District of Columbia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
New York
Ireland
England
New-York Journal
United States
Arctic Steamer Arrival From Liverpool Briefly Noted
The Collins steamer Arctic arrived in New York from Liverpool on Wednesday evening after an 11 8 day voyage. It carried 5 passengers including Ma Clay, late Portuguese minister, and his family. Papal aggressions dominate the periodical dawn of anti Papal meetings as Langéa communities react. A government commission begins evaluating the removal’s advisability.
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Arctic
Collins
New York
Liverpool
Laverton
Clay
Portugal
Passaga
Langéa
d.Charles Rafael
Bedford
Trans Atlantic mall and ships on the Clyde and Liverpool task
A fragmentary 19th century report notes a Clyde shipyard building a grand trans Atlantic steamship named Scotia to sail between Liverpool and New York. The Liverpool Chamber of Commerce opposes the project while the government dispatches six men of war to Brazil to suppress the slave trade as marine tensions rise across continents.
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Liverpool Chamber of Commerce
Clyde
Liverpool
New York
Fie
Brazil
Frances
Switzerland
la Cresse
Porbay
Brest
Germany
Prussia
Austria
Hesao Cha‘sel
Schleswig Volstein
Caséel
Texas News And Murder Near Galveston
From Galveston texts dated the 22nd report ongoing returns from the lecun dary bill. A seaman Hermann Reuke was found dead near Galveston bay with a fatal blow, master Roger and mate Thompson under scrutiny. the Native crew noted threats but no conclusive murder proof and Roger was discharged. Captain Henry B. McCatloch’s Texas Rangers to be stationed on the Nueces. A San Antonio dispatch cites a Mexican horror beyond Santa Rosa where four men and two women vanished. camp deaths by gun and knife, missing others, and nine thousand dollars stolen amid broken wagon camps.
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Galveston
Hermann Reuke
Winnie's
Bay Shore
Bay of San Luis
Nese
Peter Rogers
Thompson
Renke
Eheath
Henry BE
McCatloch
Seguin
Texas Rangers
Nueces River
San Antonio
Eaglepass
Santa Rosa
Mexico
Meno
California
Arrival of the Georgia voyage to Chagres and cholera notes
Reports describe the Georgia leaving Chagres with up to four million in gold and 359 passengers aboard while 259 stayed in Havanna for Ohio. News from California cites cholera affecting ships and mines, and San Francisco celebrations for California statehood. Rail stock excitement surges as the Albany Buffalo line funds close. A Cape Elizabeth granite blast reveals a fossilized frog within a solid boulder.
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Georgi
Capiro Cay
Chagres
Georgia
Pisaengera
Georgia Aay
Gerogia
Havanna
Ohio
Panama
Coagrea
Havaona
San Francisco
California
G. H. Montague
Sagamore
Central Orhers
Gekton
Poe
Sacramento
Sacramento City
Chiagres
Hiawatha
Carolina Mail
Buffalo
Erie
Albany
Utica and Schenectady Co
Bemala
Rochester Daily Advertiser
Guoteaists
John Massey
Eeq
Cape Elizabeth
Pertlend Argus
Congress Be Far Congress Has Behaved Well
Cri Weekly Olgeraer discusses Congress actions and expectations for a calm session after a period of agitation. It notes the public’s desire for repose, mentions Judge Brack as a likely U S Senate successor, and expects the Legislature to reflect popular will without returning to partisan bargaining.
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Congress
United States
Junge Black
Brack
Danint. Srmaxon
Senate
Judge Brack
Col. Biitzs
Domageuge
Legivistare
Push on the Work to Columbus Plank Road Extension
The piece urges immediate action to extend the plank road from Wattisburg to Columbus and onward to Warren. It notes a charter exists, offers from locals to fund half the route, and cites New York plank roads as evidence of commerce benefits. It argues Columbus citizens should support and meet the road half way to unlock regional trade.
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Wattisburg
Columbus
Warren
Wayne
Wattsburg
New York
Westfield
Clymer
Warren Couty
France
Vestfeld
Waitsburg
Erie Bank notes dispute and local currency report
Gen C M Reed publishes a card denying Erie Bank has refused to pay on its notes and asserts all notes are promptly redeemed by Drexall Co Philadelphia Kramer Raha Pittsburgh and Prichen Wank Buffalo. Cashier’s statement lists assets and liabilities as of Dec 12 1850 including notes in circulation and various stocks with unpaid dividends and profits. The column also notes Michigan Democrats and Fugitive Slave Bill votes, editor remarks on Barnum and Taylor, and local social and newspaper items.
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Erie Bank
C. M. Reed
Western
Papera
Equator
Drexall & Co
Philadephia
Kramer & Raha
Pitsburg
Prichen Wank Buffalo
Capital Stork
Michigan
Greeley
Kinsley
Bingham
Martin van Buren
A New York Tribune Plan for Fair Newspaper Postage
The piece argues for a country wide, distance based postal rate for newspapers, urging rates tiered by frequency and distance, including ten cents per year for weekly papers and sixty dollars yearly for dailies, to promote equality between city and country presses and curb city bias. It critiques current subsidies and notes the need for local papers to be fairly treated.
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Greeley
The
New York ‘Tribune
General Hall
Hall
Weekly Tribune
Michigan
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Eabjget
Tribune
Focal Papers
the Tribune
Id Short
Congrom
Phe O
Maddel Ciers
Scott
Almont
Railroads Prosperity Boosts National Wealth and Projects
The text notes universal railroad earnings rise boosting country wealth and enabling new schemes. Rail lines in operation repay construction and open markets for productions, easing funding of further works and reducing financial pressure from initial construction costs. Prosperity across departments reflects in improved money supply and transport facilities.
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Department of Business
Noted Fugitive Slave Aid Sparks Public Comment
The Buffalo Courigr reports a highly intelligent fugitive slave entered the city recently and stayed with a wealthy citizen who gave him shelter. After seeking aid from prominent abolitionists, he received five and six cents from two leading figures, prompting the paper to urge publication of charitable acts. The issue notes changes in coin value and defends Bank solvency amid public scrutiny.
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Buffalo Courigr
Cmt
Whig Party Drift and Democratic Shift Reflected in Text
An analysis contrasts Whig opposition to the Independent Treasury with contemporary Republican-leaning positions. It notes President Tyler's veto power debates, Taylor's stance, and Fillmore's pivot toward Democratic doctrine on tariffs. Also mentions Virginia Senate results, impending publication of a National-leaning journal, and a telegraph handwriting facsimile invention.
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Congress
Flarrison
Acesson
Treasury
Fillmore
Nationel Bagh
the Treasury
Tyler
Arnold
Corwic
Taylor
Allison
Whig
Uie
Gen. Gass
New Year Magazine Previews from Godeys and Graham
Godeys Lady's Book January offers engravings and new drama The Judge by Mrs Hale, with subscription at $3 per year. Graham's Magazine January features cover engraving and stories The Source of Prosperity Union Park and Evening in Persia, praised for American character and quality. Subscriptions for both mags plus Observor available for $3.50, add fifty cents for delivery. Col J R Snowden, former Philadelphia Mint treasurer, arrives in town staying with Judge Thompson.
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Godey
Barab J. Hale
Graham
Union Park
Persia
Col. J. NR. Snowden
Philadelphia Mint
Yeaterday
Judge Thompsod
Ellen Anne struck by meteoric rock in British Channel
An English brig named Ellen Anne was hit by a meteoric stone in the British Channel. The deck planks were torn and perforated as by musket shots, though no storm signs appeared, the day dull with a fresh breeze. The incident reportedly occurred in the British Channel, with similar events noted in the Mediterranean.
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British Channel
Mediterranean
Fragments From A Rural Gossip Page In The Mail Bag
A collage of brief items and quips on fashion, politics, and social life. Notes on genteel manners, jokes about editors and newspapers, a tale of a live cat found in a bale of cotton from Liverpool, and humorous observations from Cumberland and Pittsburgh areas.
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Liverpool
Aberdeen
the Gazette
Munongahela
Gov. Johnston
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Transportaslion
Department
Ansils
Oregon
Post Office
Post Office Department
New Mexico
Utah
General Post Office
Washington
Ehlarige
Voetinseter General
Joe “Kaleo
City of
Haweys
Texas
Cri Weekly
Olgeraer
Erie, PA
Feee i
Erie Canal
Otter Banke
C. McSparren
Nashville
Barnum
San Mzpany
Ashtabuls
James A Vateon Webb
Middaugh
Red Jacket Siloen
Major Brown
Buffalo Journal of Commerce
Jones, Mathews & Co
CPS
Sheriff's Office
Gaxetis
Ente Bank
Repertore
U. the
Virginia
Union
Mason
New Hampshire
Locke
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Good Lord Deliver
Sbmve
Sr. F.C
Lawrence Journal
Fredix
Saya
Elihu Burritt
Carlisle Democrat
Sparkrout
Betar
Cumberland
Leppy Freeman
Nebuchadnezzar
Pittsburg
James Gordon Bennett
Huxapes
Southern Press
Free Gui
Free Soil
Hotar
N. York City
Bowie Kuile
Glesac Luser
Philadelphia
Connecticut Assembly
Theodore Parker
Empire State
Fulionera
Sewardies
Ata
Feelin
Boston Times
Times
Williamaport
Dranox
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