Debate on Utah New Mexico Military Rule in Peace Time
Senator Lodges a strong critique of a continuing military government in Utah and New Mexico under a lieutenant colonel. He argues such rule defies republican norms, endangers treaties, and hampers statehood, urging Congress to extend civil authority and settle borders and territorial governments amid questions of slavery and state admission.
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Mexico
Secretary of War
Texas
Clay
Utah
New Mexico
Coonel
United States
Enid
Commissigqnere
Rio del Norte
Santa Fe
Treaty Hidalgo
Congress
Ana
City of Mexico
Republic of Mexico
California
Sion
Juona
Hidalgo
Rio
le Peopages
Dig J
Columbia
Califor
Goverhl
Five wounds of compromise in Senate debate
The speaker condemns the administration plan as leaving four major issues unsettled and urges a broad, peaceful settlement. He argues against an equilibrium of power between sections, defends southern rights, and cites constitutional checks and the Wilmot proviso as ongoing tensions while urging reconciliation and nationwide harmony.
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California
Utah
New Mexico
Senate of the
United States
Christ Ian
Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Whig Party Pressure and Threats in Public Address
A voice urges the Whig party to accept a balancing power to secure victory over foes. The speaker predicts widespread anger and silence in response to agitation seen as a potential calamity for the nation. He concludes abruptly due to limited strength.
Mr. Clay’s Speech Exposes Plan on Territorial Question
In Erie the Che Weekly Observer reports Mr. Clay’s speech criticizing the President’s territorial plan. The article calls the administration’s stance an imbecile or hypocritical display and republishes the speech segment on the project. The paper urges readers to challenge Zachary neighbors.
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Mr. Clay
Convent ion nominees and internal party tensions
A local report critiques the State Convention’s delayed proceedings and outlines nominations for Canal Commissioner Wa T Monnises, Auditor General George Erunats Banks, and Surveyor General Col J P Brawser. It notes opposition to Col Brawley, praises Morrison and Banks, and hints at internal distrust and possible manipulation.
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Bloodtown
Forrest County
Wa. T. Monnises
Montgomery
Canal Commssioner
Gux. Erunats Banks
Mifflin
J. P. Brawser
Crawford
Morrison and Banks
Brawley
Editor’s Refusal to Answer On Extra Pay Question
A partisan quarrel over extra pay erupts as the Gazette editor dodges a direct reply. The writer demands a categorical statement on whether Erie county Whig legislators accepted their share of the extra pay, accusing the editor of evasion and political maneuvering.
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The
Gazetie
Galphin
Gazette
Erie County
Destruction of a Western Rail Terminus Debate
The Westfield Messenger cites towns debating a railroad terminus to the west and east. It argues Buffalo and Enix resist a single terminus while supporting an east–west link, noting gauge changes and the need for a unified system despite conflicting local interests.
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Westfield
Dunkirk
Siewan
Frepoxta
Nasarat
Enix
East
Central
Eric
Great West
New York and Erie
Ohio
Cleveland
Backing one’s Friends in Cabinet Reputation Critique
The Albany Express criticizes the cabinet, noting no member has a national reputation aside from Mr Clayton whose habitual intoxication harms usefulness, calling the exception scarcely worth mentioning. The piece questions party loyalty and asks if that counts as backing friends.
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Albany Express
Clayton
Mr. Ezpreas
Bank Property Sold at Public Auction and Private Sale
The bank property advertised for public sale was all disposed of. The Fleming Block sold privately to C. I. Wright for 10500, a larger auction value was estimated at 13000 to 14000. The dwelling sold to T. Fickinger for 750 and to I Rosenzweig & Co. for 4025. vegetation in the region is drying up. Rev Toop supporters set a donation visit between 2 and 8 at his residence on Bth street.
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C. I. Wright
Wright
Rosenzweig & Co
T. Fickinger
Mr. Toop
Pheitley
Atree
Sateasias
Erie Cemetery Directors Elected and Public Spirit Emphasized
The Erie Cemetery company elected directors for the remainder of the year led by G A Eintiat as President with J C Spencer as Treasurer and W A Brown as Secretary. The article notes a $1500 initial ground payment by thirty incorporators and stresses no personal profit, urging public support for cemetery development and engineering plans to arrange the grounds.
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Erie Cemetery
Erie Cemetry Company
C. M. Reed
G. A. Elliot
Wm. Himrod
Ww. Kelley
A. W. Brewster
J. Galbraith
E. Babbitt
G. Ay Eintiat
J. C. Spencer
Treasurdr
W.,.a. Brown
Act of Incorporation
Board of Managers
Gazetts
It Won't do Gentlemen Tariff Panic Won't Work
The piece denounces tariff panic schemes used by Whig papers to shift focus from the slavery question. It cites Kentuckian veto and a meeting speech condemning such tactics, urging readers to ignore the tariff distraction and attend to real issues.
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Congress
Zack
Fredonia
Eric Guretti
Washington correspondent cites Merideth blunder and Treasury draft
May 31 report notes about nine million dollars in the Sub Treasury subject to draft and Mexican indemnity already paid. The writer questions the fate of the newly recommended Joan in the Secretary's report while flagging ongoing cabinet spending and Dolphin claim concerns.
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Washington
Baltimores Sun
Union
Merideth
Treasury
Joan
Mason of Virginia backs president on New Mexico slavery issue
Mason a file leader of the Southern opposition to the compromise supports the President’s key aim to preserve slaveholding territory in New Mexico. He resists the Texas plan that would concede slaveholding land equal to two large states, arguing to prevent loss of slaveholding territory. The Galphin Whig paper endorses the President to secure freedom for the territory and executive favors.
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Mason
Senate
New Mexico
Texas
Mr. Mason
Galphin Whig
Fey
Stand by Him Gen Taylor urged by Gazette amid swindle probes
The Gazette calls readers to support Gen. Taylor as observers and rival papers clash over Galphin Ewing cabinet swindles. It accuses the Observer Washington Union and Pennsylvanian of conspiring to decry him while urging followers to stand by him despite alleged treas ury plunder and broken pledges.
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the Gazette
Gen. Taylor
Observer
Washington Union
Pennsylvanian
Galphin
Ewing
Paddy
Crawford
Johnson and
Merideth
Treasury
Pthrift
Despatches on Contoy incident and Havana actions reported
The Washington Union notes received consular despatches from Havana reporting Spain’s capture of 105 men from a ship of war near Contoy. The US threatens to obstruct port communications and press demands if Spain refuses. Reports also cite two reinforcement vessels for Gen. Lopez at sea, with uncertain fate, while Galphin corruption chatter appears in nearby papers.
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Washington Union
Gorfroment
Havana
Contoy
United States
Washington
Lopez
Illumination and Fireworks over Paris Celebration of 1850
Correspondent from Paris describes the May 4 1850 fete of the Republic with 200000 francs from government and city funds. Magnificent illuminations along the Place de la Concorde Champs Elysees and Tuilleries, gas lamps and glass shades, chandeliers, and vast electric-like displays. Fireworks culminate in a dazzling aurora like show over the Arc of Triumph. Observes orderly crowds, no drunkenness, and ponders temperance in France versus America.
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Eria Observer
Paris
Frank
Norte Dame
Place de la Concorde
Luxor
Champs Elysses
Tuilleries
Madeleine
The
National Assembly
Seine
Bonaparte
Madeliene
Madelione
Champs Elysios
Nature
Champs Elyaies
America
France
el de Ville
Vnle
Anayer
Assembly
Lamarciere
Louis Phillipe
Ds Ciay
Valentins
Saloon de Mars
St. Cecilia
Prado
Toland
Ivery
Kentucky
Yankee Land
Railroad contracts let for 53 miles to Bellefontaine and Indiana line
Correspondence from Ma Borror notes Bellefontaine and Indiana Railroad awards 53 miles to Nichols Brothers, John Robertson, Wilson Smith Co, Carey De Groff, Gen Wm Clark, Peter Collins, Marshall Conley, Humphrey Lattimore, Wim Patton, with future completion plans. Rivalry with Baltimore and Pittsburgh lines cited. Also reports wild onion bed found near Deer Creek California valued above gold.
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Erie Observer
Marrox
Borror
Erie
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
Bellefontaine and Indiana Railroad
Cleveland
St Louis
Pittsburgh
Bake Shore
Bellefontaine
Indiana
Nichols, Brothers & Co
Ohio
John Robertson
Columbus
Wilson, Smith&Co
Marion
Carey & de Groff
Gen. Wm. Clark & Son
Penn
Peter Collins & Sons
Marshall, Conley & Co
Humphrey & Lattimore
Wim. Patton & Sons
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Rocky
Allegheny Mountains
Missouri
House of Representatives
Beth ,Mouses
Democratic Party
Che Weekly Observer
Erie, PA
Cusan
Lorez
the National Treasury
CP the
Pho
Boston -Postenya
Henry Clay
N.Y. Courier
Galphin Awindla
Maffit
Europe
Tsrlor
Henne Cray
T. W. Moore
Keystone
New York
Globe
Stong
Deer Creek
Mayor
Wetherafield
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