Galphin Party Platform Exposed in Washington Union Text
A Washington Union article outlines the Galphin party platform advocating windfall justification and opposition to slavery compromise. It asserts policy aims of plunder and agitation, criticizing the current cabinet for keeping the nation unsettled to enable depredations on public funds. The piece mocks the administration as shrewd in fomenting fires and turmoil to aid its aims.
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Galphin Party
Washington Union
Galphin
National Intelligencer
Republic
Committee of Thirteen
Galphins
Cuban independence zealot Lopez led Cuban fight in exile
Long passage recounts Col Lopez a Venezuelan born general who joined the liberal side in Spain then Cuba, studied medicine, and plotted to liberate Cuba for U.S. annexation or independence, with prior Spanish service and Senate appointment, plus a dramatic escape and ambitions. A separate note reports a young girl found wandering nearly naked, and other varied items including a Deformed man seeking charity, and Bishop Janson’s murder in Illinois.
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Gryan
Nanciso Lopez
Cuba
Venezuela
Patriarcha
Prans
Valencia
Hal
Patriot Party
Ferdinad VII
Don Carlos
Liberal Party
Spain
Col. Lopez
Isabel
Valdez
Zumalacurregui
Havanna
Gen
Lolpez
United States
Cuba Invasion Reports Surge Of Lopez Advance
New York papers relay Lopez landing at Cardenas with about 500 men, seizing the town after a brief resistance. Havana under martial law enlists thousands, ships and troops move to intercept. Creole transports and Pizarro pursuit, prisoners and cargo reported, with wider Havana anxieties and plans for defense.
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New You
Lopez
Cardenas
Havana
Lopes
New Orleans
Arma
Matanzas
Forestaies Lopez
Mantanzas
Woman's Island
Muro Castle
Gulf
Ohio
Georgia
Falcon
Schenck
California
Panama
Chagres
Savanyag
Ieavel
J. Sachez Es Enega
Conroy
Yucatan
Colluec
Key West
Pizarro
Isabel
Charton
Sig Na la Prande
Apecie
United States
Siz No la Grange
Malta Bajo
Cuba
Fray Causroasta
Cresent City
San Francisco
U.S. Mail
N.Y
Philadelphia Inquirer
Savannah
Sterard
Washington
Calderon de la Barca
Washinton
Pizaro
N. C
Governors Palace
James Thompson delegates at State Convention return home
Hon James Thompson arrived in the city Monday morning from Buffalo and Williamsport on his way to Washington for the State Convention where he serves as a delegate. A brief notice notes his return and participation in party affairs. The piece also mentions theatre plans featuring The Merchant of Venice with Mr Owen to aid Midlle Theodore and dancer Scovillo in a benefit performance.
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Evansville
Rockport
James Thompson
Washington
Buffalo
Williamsport
Shakespere
Shylock
Owen
Theodore
Scovillo
Harris opens Queen City Saloon between Reed House and Brown’s Hotel
Harris launches the Queen City Saloon today between Reed House and Brown’s Hotel. The refectory chiefly serves Lady’s Ice Cream and will be kept to attract a wide patronage. The fittings and décor reflect refined taste, matching the proprietor’s known ability to please the public palate. Call for details.
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Harris
Queen City
Reed House
Brown’s Hotel
Farewell concert for Mr Woloski before Europe tour
Another concert notice announces Mr. M. A. Woloski’s farewell performance before his Europe departure. He will be supported by Md'llo Valentini, famed Prima Dona of Venice and New York stages. The author hopes for a full, lively house.
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Erio
A. Woloski
Europe
Md’llo Valentini
Venice
Turin
Milan
Astor Place Opera House
New York
Mr. W
Very Severe in a Galphin Paper in The Gazette
The Gazette attacks Democratic legislators over alleged extra pay while defending the Gasolin administration. It questions Gen Cass and cites partisan editorials from New York papers. The writer asks five categorical questions about Erie county Whigs and their receipt of the extra pay, demanding a clear yea or nay.
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the Gazette
Case
Washington
New York Express
Galphin
Whig Party
New York Tribune
Gazette
Erie County
Gold digging prospers in California letters say miners thrive
The California News reports cheering accounts from gold country with letters noting new placers daily and rich returns for laboring miners. A young gentleman with the party says he already has more money than before, health is excellent, and work remains outdoor in the region. A quip in Reading Gazette questions the Era Observer’s absence, joking about mail mishaps and repeated resend of missing numbers.
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California
Eria Observer
Reading Gazette
Era Observer
Jndead
Dulphin
Said of Him at Home Sparks Alabama Feud
A confused excerpt questions Jere Clemons a Taylor-Democratic senator from Alabama. The Wetumpka Gazette calls him an imbecile and disreputable figure, condemning his election tactics and alleged treachery. It notes factions within Alabama’s Whigs and Democrats and mocks his stance against Seward and Co.
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Seward, Hate, Gindings & Co
Alabama
Jere. Clemons
Wetumpka Gazette
Seward &Co
Montgomery
Letters From Europe Paris May 1 1850 Docteur’s view on French elections
In a Paris dispatch dated May 1 1850 the writer reports Eugene Sue’s victory by a large majority and discusses press opinions from La Presse and La Patrie on order, communism, and universal suffrage. The writer contrasts French political tensions with American liberty, argues for patience and peaceful change, and closes with a hopeful note on liberty.
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Paris
Dean Fraxy
National Assembly
Eugene Sue
la Presse
Hotel de Ville
la Patrie
Cominuniam
Republicanis
Sane
Evey
France
Tuilleries
America
Etoro
Clay and the President Plan Sparks of Conscience Whigery
The piece rails against a so called grand discovery that Henry Clay has faults and questions the Cabinet’s influence over him. It argues Clay opposes executive overreach, clashing with Northern Whigs and cabinet-backed aims to keep the Taylor administration’s plan open to sectional strife. The article condemns demagoguery and defends Clay’s independence in a partisan critique. It also notes skepticism about railroad extensions to Fredonia.
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Mr. Clay
Paine
Henry Clay
Clay
Gen. Taylor
Buckram
Pray
Blanche
Gan. Taylor
Suil
North
Gen. Jackson
van Buren
Mr. Polk
White House
Whig Party
Senate
Taylor
Galphin
Waington
Washington
Terr
United States
Cabal
Ger ‘Taylor
Treasury
Transzetica
California gold and ruins of San Francisco described in 1850 letter
Correspondent from San Francisco notes California as a bustling, chaotic metropolis of gold, gambling, and rapid building. He describes the bay city’s diverse architecture, climate, and population, then travels up the San Joaquin and Moquelmna rivers, detailing mining camps, routes to diggings, and the volatile mix of wealth, labor, and vice fueling the southern mines with optimistic claims about easy money despite harsh conditions.
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Evie Observer
San Francisco
Dean Faang
California
Tta
United States
Sacramento
San Joaquin
South America
Asia
Africa
Pacific
Sposar
Rivera
San Jose
Minerva
Jupiter
Hig Rocker
Pau
Sierra Nevada
Oregon
Medico
Minpie Bar
Alta California
Dean Frasx
Sutter
Stekton
Siesmidt
Stockton
Diggins
Moquelmnes
Calevarus
Stanisinds
Tuolumne
Mariposa
Mercedes
Atream
California Mineral Wealth Foresight From Medicalo Correspondent
The writer argues that geology and mineralogy will reveal vast riches in California as energy, science, and capital unlock its mountains, gorges, and river sources. He predicts steam power and chemistry will transform mining, rail, and industrial output beyond current imaginations.
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Jerico
Califor
California
S &c. Medico
Whig Organ Attacks and Political Letters in 1840s News
A Fillmore party organ condemns Washington correspondents of Whig papers calling them wicked and unprincipled. It likens their writers to hired assassins and fire-brands, while noting a hopeful line for the Whig cause. Memphis race events feature a ladies stand and cockfights amid partisan commentary. A New Orleans recorder upholds asset seizure for a man’s debts after living with a woman. The Washington Union prints letters from Walker, Stewart, Thompson and Johnson in favor of the compromise bill, with Walker retreating from politics. The Evening Journal and Rochester American clash over following Mr. Crummie or Mr. Clay, urging to do what is right and follow no man.
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Fillmore
Daily State Register
Whig
Albany
Whiters
Washington
Webster
Clay
Washigton Union
R. J. Walker
the Treasury
David Stewart
Maryland
Waddy Thompson
South Carolina
Senate
Cave Johnson
Tennessee
The
Evening Journal
Cru
Rochester American
New York and Erie Railroad Summer Schedule Noted
The Erie Railroad summer arrangement began Monday the 27th with the Morning Express from Geneva to New York by steamer Ben Loder leaving at 5 AM and arriving 9:45 PM. The Night Express departs Geneva after 1 PM, reaching New York by 9 AM next day. An Express Freight train promises two day delivery to New York. A public notice mentions Major Brent’s new carriage at his hotel. The Maryland Democratic State Convention in Baltimore nominated Earth L. Lowe for governor.
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Erie Railroad
Geneva
Ben Loder
New York
Maryland
Baltimore
Earth L. Lowe
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Ral G
Margaret Carter
Hartford Times
A Clay Larter
Laylor
Jaos Pontisal
Lisbon
Congress
Portugal
General Armatrong
Tere
Portugese
Nonpea
Janson
Sweedes
Henry County
Ilinois
Root
Janson Woem
Muapras
Douglassville
Hhe County
Mino
Arrisburgh
Crief Weekly Observer
Brie
G.J. Ball, Esq
the California News
Evie
Fredonia
New York and Erie
Memphis
New York and Erie Railroad
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