Washington Letter Reflects Senate Row and Tariff Bets
From Washington dispatches the Pennsylvanian notes prolonged session delays, Calhoun illness, and expected May completion with major measures like tariffs and internal improvements. Foote and Seward clash over abolition and union danger while Stanton and Fowler earn laughs in the House. A Paris letter rumors Louis Napoleon's illness and royal intrigue.
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Wabster
Polk
Taylor
Massachusetts
Walker
New England
Congress
Senate
Foote
Seward
Mr. Stanton
Kentucky
Orin Fowler
Massachusette
Henry V
France
Count de Paris
Henry
Compromise pressures and Senate moves in Washington
March 14 dispatch notes fear among Free Soil ranks over a compromise, with attacks aimed at Webster supporters. It reports Whig feuds, Senate debates led by Foote and Douglass, Calhoun’s frail health, Morse’s controversial remarks, and a Pittsburg Journal extract on Mormon petitions and rumors about Nashville.
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Wasmadox
Free Soilers
Webster
Free Soil Party
Blarkson
Senate
Douglass
Casa
Foote
Downs Davis
Butler
Calhoun
Morse
Rehdemangel
South
Messrs. Duer
McClernond
Supreme Court
Mexico
Buncombe
House
Noted Honor Duel Rumor Between Borland and Foote
A report states Borland struck Foote in the face and blood was drawn. It notes speculation that Foote challenged Borland in response and that any meeting time or place would not be disclosed. The text references wounded honor and potential atonement.
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Congress
Salt Lake
Senate
Underwood
Kentucky
United States
Deseret
New York
Nashville
Foote
Borland
Mr. Foote
Tapis
Tamaulipas
Jesus
Jesus Cardinas
Mao
Calaboose
Camargo
Mier
Victoria
Col
Carabajal
Comar
Dupont
Audbud
Tampico
Board of Managers
Marengo
Austarletz
Jena
Waterloo
Byron
Shipping News and Miscellany From 1850 San Francisco
Correspondence from the Newark Advertiser notes immigration to San Francisco with convicts from Hobart Town and Diemen’s Land, plus local reactions and charitable critiques. It recounts humorous stories from Wisconsin law and a mortality notice of Rev Porter Clay, with various notices on isthmus railroad progress, coal discoveries, and frontier politics.
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Newark Advertiser
San Francisco
Buttany Bay
Hobarttown
van Dieman
Witutans Negro Violinist Dies After Cotillion Farewell
Witutans, a renowned Black violinist famed for entertaining at party occasions, died yesterday. He reportedly played to the end, urging dancers to swing the corners in a cotillion as his life closed.
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Witutans
Lou. Dem
Mining and travel notes from the Sacramento region
The report describes mining operations continuing despite severe weather. River and mountain floods hinder work while provisions improve. Many miners wintering, with 20,000 people in the Sacramento and San Joaquin regions. Gold found on high river banks and in ravines, with 3 ounces daily for some workers. Deer and bears plentiful. few fatalities among miners from wildlife. News from Tampico and Tamaulipas about political unrest and federal response, plus a large schooner cargo arriving in the port.
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Pacific News
Pacific Siogi
Rivera
Gavines
Sacramento
San Joaquin
Georgetown
Coloma
Sutter's Mill
American River
Sacramento City
Feather River
Discovery of rich hematite vein on Berry's Mountain in Dauphin County
A new large hematite vein is found on Berry’s Mountain Dauphin County Penn promising proximity of ore and coal. Observers note multiple ore specimens suggesting more veins. central location between Lykens Valley Coal Company and Dauphin and Susquehanna Land and Coal Company could boost cheap iron production. The Lykens Valley Coal Company transported about 25 000 tons of coal last year, with much of its route along Berry’s Mountain.
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Inoy
Berry's Mountain
Dauphin County
Penn
Lykens’ Valley Coal Company
Dauphin and Susquehanna Land and Coal Company
England
Lykens?’ Valley Coal Company
Agaon
Beery
Luzerne County
Berry
Phila
North American
Murder at Cherry Street Coffee House
Charles McGalagher proprietor of a Cherry street coffee house was killed at 132 Green Street between Fifth and Sixth. He was stabbed in the heart after a quarrel with Michael Graham who, intoxicated, fled but was captured and jailed. Graham’s accomplice Robert Maines aided Graham during the assault. Graham resisted arrest and was subdued by officers Williamson and Treadway.
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Axomer Muapsa
Charles’ McGalagher
Cherry Street
Michael Graham
Green Street
McGalagher
Graham
Robert Maines
Maines
Makig
Williamson
Treadway
Hoe
St. Louis
British Chargé Resigns Over South America Incident
Washington reports in the Evening Post state that Henry Sullivan, British Chargé d Affaires to a South American state, has resigned. The note recalls a prior clash between U S Consul Potter in Lima and Sullivan at Valparaiso, and a British admiralty flag vessel suggesting Sullivan resign.
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Washington
Evening Post
State Department
Henry Sullivan
South America
Potter
United States
Lima
Valparaiso
Sullivan
Erie Weekly Observer notice and political summaries
The Erie Weekly Observer reports passage of a bill to elect judiciary by the people, notes minimal opposition in the House, and previews the impact. It details local express plans between Erie and Pittsburgh, tavern license notices, and editorials on Daniel Webster, New Hampshire politics, and the Democratic state scene including Cameron and Keystone attacks. It also mentions the Supreme Court reporter appointment and a Pittsburgh penny daily.
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Evective Jupicuany
Porter
Cornyn
Whiz
David
Sparronp
C. D. Spafford
Pittsburgh
Livingston, Fargo & Co
Erie
The
Gazette
Daniel Webster
Partizan
Massachusetts
Bonovall
Onrs
Justice
R. O. Halbert
Constable
D. Zimmerman
Burgess
M. Whallon
Vincent
Whallon
Jesse Mintzer
Commonwealth
Canenox
Cameron
Williamsport
Keystone
Jesse Miter
Harrisburgh
Democratic Party
Gen. Taylor
Delaware
Lakes
Washington Examiner
Millerve
Seventh Day Baptista
Senate
Fierson
Forrest Forrest Case Affects Public Opinion In Pennsylvania
The Forrest divorce application, brought before the Pennsylvania Legislature, draws sharp debate among editors and readers. Critics call the move risky, arguing justice belongs in court, not in lawmaking, while supporters urge a fair inquiry into the marriage of Ned Forrest and his wife.
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Forrest
Mita
North
Wwe
Calhoun
Pennsylvanian
Ned Forrest
The
Court of Justice
Pennsylvania
New York
Texas River Trade Boom Spurs New Towns and Rail Talk
Correspondence from Brownsville reports rapid growth along the Rio Grande with new towns, river trade expanding, and plans for railroads. Goods from Mexico flow into the U S, ferries operate between Brownsville and the Mexican shore, Rama rises in importance, cholera waned, and mineral resources are noted as untapped. Also mentions a counterfeit elevator fire in Dart's area, a Louisiana breach of promise case worth $1000, a Whig mayoral victory in Philadelphia, and a Dearborn County kissing dispute settled for $16.
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Ezie
Rito Grano Citr
Dean Osservea
Ain Grang
Iast
Chronicle
Texas
Rio Grand
California
Sacramento
United States
Mexico
New Orleans
Brownsville
Rio Grand City
Ranch de Davis
Rama
Npt
Missouri
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Wasiington
Pittsburg Journal
Monn Fooueny
Mias
Mary A. Hicks
Connecticut
Elizabeth Hawking
Canada
Prince Albert
Albany Argus
Wisconsin
Wiscosin
Henry Crar
Henry Clay
Porter Clay
Camden
Arkansns
Christaan
Detroit Free Press
Philadelphia
Chagres
Chagers River
New Hampshire
Concord
McCarty
Port Carboth
Schuylkill County
Clay
Benton
Case
Houston
Winthrop
Bissell
Truman Smith
Hartford
Com. Times
Munora
Nanic
Sonya Lewin
Crafton
Troy Post
Mr. Smith
Lewis
Baptist Church
Ville
Rio Grande
Rio Grande City
Frost Tamarico
Oregon
Trenis
el Defensor
Monitor
Victora
Herrera
San Luis Potosi
Yamaulipas
New Leon
Sabinas Midalgo
Monteray
V. O, Picayune
Pal
Niio Ifamisnine
Boxeriox
New Kampshire
Anther
Victon
Henry L. Bulwer
Senator Cooper
John Bull
Quarrel
Supreme Count
Arronren
Grover W. Hanns
Bann
Whig
Morning Express
Hanron Micazt, Esq
Gronor Youxeson
Zachary Taylor
United States Marshall
Louisiana
Infanta
Sampson
Forrest Dworce
Sliven Wrattu
Rio
Faustinist
St. Domingo
Fredania Censor
Whitney
Navicatios Opgy
Dunkirk
Baftalo
Cleveland
Buffalo
Fier
Cleas
Minnesota
Mississippi River
St. Paul
Neven J Crase
Philadelphia Dispatch
Walnut
Chesnut
Secretary of War
Burraco
Dart
Ship Canal
Ie Creek
Indy
New York Globe
Bronaches
Bourraro
H. K. Smith
Philadelphia North American
Jones
Telegraph
Kissixa
Dearborn County
Indiana
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