Death of General McNett Hero of Chippewa and Bridgewater
Obituary notes the death of General McNett at Irving House in Washington on the 23d, aged nearly 66. A veteran of the War of 1812, he led the 11th in Chippewa, faced British veterans, was wounded at Bridgewater, served in various posts, and died after a long public service including a Boston port surveyor post. The account recalls his battlefield valor and steadfast resignation.
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Irving
Scott
Niagara River
Chippewa
Marquis of Tweedale
Van
Jesup
Street's Creek
McNay
Boya
Bridgewater
23Nd
Brady
McNett
Lakes
Mississippi
Jefferson Barracks
Washington
Boston
Taylor
Ashington
Philadelphia
San
Compromise Efforts in Congress Avoid Violent Clash
From the Washington correspondence a cautious note on the California admission dispute. Northern and southern members, led by Doty and Toombs, push for a constitutional plan and temporary withdrawal of risky measures. Reports indicate a cooling mood, with signals of a potential compromise and reduced risk of violence in the House and Senate.
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Wommin
Wasmoerenie
Balindig Sun
Ashington
Weites
California
Doty
Union
Senate
Webster
Washington Correspondence
Pittsburgh Journal
Calhoun
Glagin
House
Congress
Green
Missouri
Pacific
Toombs
Baker
Haineis
Committee On Territories
McLane
Buffalo Charter Election Brings Democratic Victory in Erie
The Erie weekly notes a Democratic triumph in Buffalo's charter election led by Hox H Spray, with Judge Smith elected mayor amid charges against Zachary Washington’s cabinet. Also covered are the burning of the propeller Torra at the dock, the Baxens concert, Whig meeting plans, and county bid disputes.
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Rospery
Messra, Denickson & Fut Kr
Chestnut Street
Atore
Bfc- Faypen
Messra
Bantun & Fonsytur
Tucker Wor Ashearing
Crawford Democrat
Whear
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin, &c
Minnesota
Nebeska
Lake of the Woods
Alta of
St. Anthony
St. Paul's
Chronicle and Register
Bangor
Maine
Union
Falls of St. Anthony
Cincinnati Gazette
Buffalo
Hox. H. K. Spray
Zachary Washington
Eprron
Eric
Yam
Enquinzs
Erie
Inquirer
Court House
Erie County
O6r
Slavery, Whig Rise and Democratic Split Over Taylor
The piece argues the present slavery dispute centers on the Whigs. It condemns the Democratic ticket for risking Union harmony through protracted slave debates while praising the Whigs for offering clear lines. It contends Taylor’s presidency is a fraud born of false issues, with the Whig party rendered powerless by internal greed and factionalism.
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Whig Party
Boston Times
General Taylor
United States
Democratic Party
Euch
Taylor
Louisiana
Texas
Mexico
Garrison
Free States
South
Vermont
Georgia
Florida
Connecticut
Phelps and Berrien
Truman Smith
Cabell
Abbott Lawrence
Pelf
Mr. Clay
Gen. Cass
Lawrence
Napoleon
France
Abbo Sieyes
Mountain Bugle planned at Council Bluffs and western empire talk
Report from readers on western expansion references Oregon Spectator and The New Mexican while noting a Nebraska Territory venture The Mountain Bugle by Ella A Chappel will be published at Council Bluffs. Springfield debate over bank recharter yields satire and partisan pranks from Durell district.
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Westyanp
Star of Empire
St. Louis
Gopies
Oregon Spectator
Oregon City
Oregon Territory
New Mexican
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Nebraska Territory
Ella A. Chappel
Mountain Bugle
Council Bluffs
Paris Letter From 1850 Skims Snow, Rats, and Politics
Correspondent in Paris describes harsh winter with heavy snow and blocked transport, sewer systems and vast Parisian underground, plus frequent rat hunts. He notes posters on walls, business advertising, and a glimpse into French politics with Reds, Whites, and Blues factions, police oversight of newspapers, and a cautious move toward order under the Republic. He ends with news of Austrian and Prussian troop movements toward Switzerland and a French request to send troops to Geneva.
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Erie Observer
Paris
Frank
the Observer
Paria
Popere
Quai
Seine
Market House
Eportasnen
Montfaucon
Napoleon
Come
Ipanions
France
Reda
la Belle France
Hhey
Ter
Orleans
Partipa
Liberty
Pte
the Elysee
Louie Napolian
Switzerland
Genowe
Me. Brown
National Guard
Br Jef
Europe
France and public life amid turmoil and a selfless plea
The article reflects on French public life, the role of leaders, and a plea for pensioning a needy official while condemning political missteps. It recalls a schoolboy tragedy, a La Fontaine reference, and critiques of liberty sacrifices amid France’s struggles. It mentions James Thomp and Thaddeus Stevens in the context of slavery discourse and notes a local fire’s impact on a village paper.
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la Fontaine
France
Frey
National Assembly
Franco
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Arle
Inte
Miss McCanmont
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Speeratown
Coans
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Detroit Tribune
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G.R. Roberte
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Efotel
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Purver
Aleo
George
H. N. Turner
Chicago Democrat
Erie Weekly Observer
Troy
Mesers. Moore, Dobbins & Co
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Concent
Ansious
Reed
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Erie and Edenboro Plank Road Company
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Durell
Towanda Bank
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Rochester American
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