Washington Rumors on Armament and Missouri Compromise
A Pennsylvanian correspondent reports that rumors of arming Southern and Northern members are exaggerated and notes no widespread armed factions. The piece discusses Webster's stance on the Missouri compromise, attempts at a pacific solution, and recent Senate moves amid sectional tensions. It also covers state admissions, California, and notable political gossip from Congress and press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Pennsylvanian
Webster
Missouri
Messrs
Clemens and
Foote
Senate
Massachusetts
House
Giddings
Root
Allen
Preston King
Grinnell
Ashmun
Congress
Cabell
Buncomba
Winthrop
Tlaweven
Toombs
Venable
Ate
Ulall
California
Price
Caz
Mexico
Calhoun
North
South
Calhou
Private Intelligence and Political Notes from 1850
The correspondence from Baltimore and Washington reports rumors of a French revolution imminent and notes a March 6 presentation at the resident's house in New York. Col Bliss receives five gold medals, a silver curry-comb is given to the President, and a golden fish from the Pisca tory Association. Senator Cooper condemns Sir Henry Bulwer's letters while praising their political impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Wasutherax
Tom France
Col. Bliss
Assembly of New York
Col
Claxton
New York
Gov. Seward
Piscatory Association of
Nef York
Cooper
Pennsylvania
Henry Bulwer
England
Meredith
Iron Masters
Congress
Sir Henry Bulwer
Apaumy
Disastrous Buffalo fire destroys American Hotel and more
A vast blaze began around 2:30 AM near Shears restaurant and spread through the American Hotel and adjacent stores and residences. Firefighters saved the hotel facade while neighboring structures including the Park Church, clothing shops, and stables suffered extensive damage. losses reach into thousands with many insured. The incident also mentions social and political notes from Mexico and a local elopement story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffy
Daily Courier
Park Churchy
American Hotel
L. A. Shears
Aga Restaurant
Shear
Shears
Darling & Kenyon
A. Darling
Heacock
Laffayetta Place
Snd
Washington Street
G. P. Stevenson
Washington and
Lafayette Streets
Geo. Metzger
Dodge & Baldwin
Presbyterian Church
Pharnix Hotel
Phebe Smith
Geo
T. Cross
Saratoga Mutual
Boston
Hartford
J. T. Adams
American
Bloomer Hall
Sand
Wm. Mang
Francie
Mang
Francis
I. T. Bloomer
Union Mutual
New York
W. Cary
M.D
Paris
Main Street
Clinton Street
Iderace & Timmerman
Park House
Clinton and
Main Streets
Washington
Hersee &Timmerman
Eagle
Clinton
Pearl
Buffalo
Mexico
Walter M. Gibson
Europe
Vera Cruz
Germany
France
England
Santa Anna
Boston Herald
Me. Wm. T. Rice
Anna Howland
Detroit
Michigan
Early Buffalo Trade and New York and Erie Rail Route Talk
The issue notes open navigation from this port westward with docks active as ships arrive and depart. It includes a letter from BENJAMIN LODER on the N Y and E R Road to Lake Erie, considering a branch to Erie and urging legislative action for surveys, with faith in rapid contracting if feasible. It also reports a boy William Mee’s suicide and Jon Canricky’s death by self inflicted wounds after escaping from Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cattaraugus
Buffalo
Lake Erlodsgain
NEW York and Erie Railroad
Hornelsville
Dunkirk
Cattaraugus County
Ente
Pennsylvania
Erie
Lake Erie
Pennylvania
New York
Benjamin Loder
Prest
E.R. Bond
Jamestown Zitisens
Jamestown
Whig Senator Webster on Slavery in the Territories
The piece reports on Senator Webster's position in Congress over slavery in new territories. It praises his national stance, notes his rejection of the Wilmot Proviso as unnecessary, and highlights his pledge to limit slavery while supporting practical territorial government. It also mentions reactions from the Washington Union and Boston Post and includes brief notes on other political happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Dispatch
T. B. Lawrence
Abbott Lawrence
Hoston
United States
Court of St. James
Paris
Congress
Saltie W. Lawrence
Boston
Mississippi
Jackson
Quitman
California
Committee On Regulations
Nashville
Foote
Calhoun
Western Literary Messenger
Curmont
Washington
Dania
Wensrea
Senate
Aappeah
Washington Union
Webster
Texas
Nature
New Mexico
Polk
Oregon
Oreon
Canada
Free-Soil
Democratic Party
North
Calhoud
Virginia
South
Boston Post
Taylor
White House
Clayton
Meredith
Collamer
Thaketo Zett
Gazette
Pyratlla-Bozes
Friends of the Gentlemen
Ss the
Granite
Lewis Coss
Jany Thompson
Root
Ohio
Soiler
Lebel
Debates over slavery proviso and political shifts
A mid-1800s Gazette letter fights over the Wilmot proviso, Whig strategy, and party realignments. It weighs northern Democrats' stance, California's anti slavery move, and territorial governance debates while noting figures like Fremont and reactions to recent votes. The piece critiques tactics and calls for clear, factual discussion.
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Washington Rumors
Gover Ament
Gen
Ings
Cass
Clay
Ning
Davis
Mass
New Orleans Picayune
Vermont
Kentucky
Tennessee
North Carolina
Louisiana
Indiana
Miinois
Alabama
Maine
Massachusectta
Mth
Louisana
Arkansas
Florida
Iowa
Wisconsin
Ledo- Bere
T. B. Lawnexer
Havana
L'Attorn
Aton
Cuba
Round Island
Chagres
Globe
Tammany Hall
Sunday Herald
Secarcely
Statisz
Fayetteville
Chatham
Erie, PA
Ives
McAlmot
Reid
Cosaba
Suscipe
San Francisco
Jon Can- Ricky
Wiluias Mee
Joseph Moe
le Bauff
Philadelphia
Goory
Laor
Julian Cramer
Godoy
Tuckerman
W. Gilmore Simms
Henry B
Hirst
Joseph C. Neal
Mia
E. F. Ellett
Godpy
Godey
Philo
L. A
Caypania
Crawford Democrat
Meadville
Democrataaya
Norristown
Norris City
Eric
America
Forcenizs
Westfield Bank
Chautauque Co
Cincinnati
Land of Wealth
Union
Louisville Courier
Journal
Mrentany
Jameson
Thaddeus Stevens
Thaddeus
Prain
Bancomibe
Era
Lewis C. Levin
Philadelphia Sun
G. E. Z. C. Judson
Ned Buntline
Blackwell’s Island
Astor Place
Con. Fremont
Calfornia
Georgia
Chagre
Co. Fitmont
Gazetta
Oura
Jomea Smith
Botte Ohio
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