Letter reveals British influence fears in Washington cabinet
The Philadelphia Bulletin reprints a letter dated February 26 1850 from Sir Henry Bulwer to Mr Cuatrero in Central America, criticizing General Taylor's cabinet as weak and controlled by the popular party. It questions Britain's trust in Charron and Co and relays blunt judgments on Sayzer’s government and US policy.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Henry Bouwara
CuatrrBuy
Central America
Bulletin
New York Herald
Bunwen
Washington
Sayzer
Democratic Party
Popular Party
Bucwen
Bunner
T'ayuon
Popular
Messrs, Charron & Co
Mesers
CuarTex de Co
M. Poussius
H. ‘Boxmen
Cuayron
General Tarton
Union
Letter from Bulwer to Mr. Chatfield on Central American policy
Sir Henry Bulwer advises Chatfield on Honduran claims and Tigre Island, warns against Squier influence, favors Mosquito negotiations, and stresses U.S. and British nonexclusive influence in Central America. He cautions about promising what the United States will not approve and requests full correspondence.
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New York
Werald
Henry
Bulwer
Chatfield
Wasisetos
Honduras
Tigre Island
Squire
State Department
Mosquito
San Juan
Tigres Island
Squier
Costa Rica
Lord P
United States
Central America
Fond du Lac Wisconsin Town Described and Growing
A New York Herald correspondence paints Fond du Lac as the Mountain City on Lake Winnebago with artesian wells, river trade, and rapid state improvements. It notes a steamboat fleet plan on the Fox and Wisconsin rivers, portage canal contracts, and new plank roads linking to Sheboygan Milwaukee and Beaver Dam amid a thriving emigration wave.
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Wiscasin
New York Herald
Fond du Lac
Lake Winnebago
Fon da Lac
Ths
Port Winnebago
Zaycheeda
Mena F
Neenale
Askosh
Strong's Landing
Pox River
Fort Winnebago
Green Bay
Fox River
la Watee
Lake Michigan
Battuto
Chicago
Lake Porte
Portage Canal
Fox
Wisconsin
Sheboygan
Ines
Milwadkie
Beaver Dam
Jon
Rock River
Fond du Lac gains growth with railroad plans and rising population
Early Beloit and Zsycheeda Railroad talk promises cheaper transit through Rock River valley linking Fond du Lac with Beloit and the Chicago and Galena line. Fond du Lac counts a booming population of about two thousand, with extensive businesses, mills, and prosperity noted alongside evolving finance and industry. A startling case reports a surgeon removing two live snakes from a patient, yielding rapid relief.
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Beloit and
Zsycheeda
Rock River
Chicago and Galena Railroad
Beloit
Thia Brate
Ilinois
Fond du Leo
It Never Rains but It Pours From the New York Evening Post
The New York Evening Post reports three first dara steam ships arrived at the port, Empire City, Georgia, and Cherokee, totaling about six thousand tons with 277 passengers and 2,686,345 in freight. California wealth and mining prospects dominate the mining section with optimistic notes on California gold yields and expanding mining towns.
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Ihe
Empire City
Wilson
Georgia
California
Tui Callirornia News
Thomas Butler King
Pacific
Spanish Bar
Georgetown
Yangtown
Placerville
Kelsey
Digginge
Weberville
Auburn
Greenwood Valley
North Fork
Tur Sax Joaquix Vatunr
Stocton
Pacific News
Sonorian Mexicana
Arraya
Sonora
Congressman Thompson Arrives for Foote Committee Debate
Hon Justice Thompson, our congressman, arrives Tuesday for a flying visit to see family and plans to return in days to join the anticipated debate over Foote committee’s Compromise scheme. The Apportionment Bill faced defeat, then House reconsidered to pass it before adjourning.
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Jus. Thompson
Congress
Foote
Committee of Conference
Senate
House
Seniog
Justin
Gazelle
Halt
Washington telegraph reports cabinet upheaval and political maneuvering
The telegraph notes a cabinet shake up at Washington with Bullitt and others involved. It mentions Hall and Bliss and an eye to “Heroic Age” writing. G J Ball returns as ex state treasurer, term expired. Rumors swirl about future campaigns and Auditor Generalship in a tense political climate.
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Telegraph
Washington
The
Republic
Bullitt
Gen. Taylor
Allison
Louisiana
Col. Bliss
Hall
Tennessee
G. J. Ball
State Treaurer
Weil
Whallon
Bhut
AL Staung
Bowman’s Gazette Improves Typography Says Bedford Gazette
The Bedford Gazette praises Bowman for notable typographical improvements to his Gazette. The paper commends the change and wishes the General success commensurate with his deserts.
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Bowman
Fragmentary note hints at rumors of conduct
A reader cites a handkerchief note from an anonymous female friend. The writer questions whether the item implies past misdeeds or a warning to act properly in the future, concluding that either interpretation is acceptable.
Legal Age Debates in Local Newspapers
A rural debate centers on whether a 21st birthday marks legal adulthood for voting and contracts. The exchange cites election law and apprenticeship rules, arguing that age is reached after completing 20 years, making the author legally entitled to the claimed rights starting the 21st year.
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Dovstrur
Stony
Eris Observer
Crawford Democrat
Lata
Democrat
Ohio Constitutional Convention Chooses Officers
The Ohio Constitutional Convention met on the ninth of the month in Columbus and elected Col. William Mewint as president, William H. Gixt as principal clerk, and William L. B. Prentiss as assistant. Judge Vinton stood as the opposing candidate for president.
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Columbus
Col
William Mewint
William H. Gixt
William L. B. Prentiss
Judge Vinton
New Proprietor Takes Charge Of New York Literary American
The journal’s proprietorship is now vested in Mr. Cooper who with Messrs Quackenbos serves as editor The editors plan Europe correspondence to add interest and value to future pages Wishing the American marked success
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Cooper
Messrs. Quackenbos
Europe
Compromise Scheme Aimed at Union and Territorial Settlements
A 19th century Congress compromises on slavery in territories and statehood. The committee advocates Texas partition, California admission, and territorial government for Utah and New Mexico. It supports fugitive slave returns, DC slavery continuance, and a bill modeled on Maryland law to suppress the slave trade.
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Clay
Senate
Congress
Texas
New Mexico
Friends of the Constitution
United States
California
Douglass
Utah
Rio Grande
el Paso del Norte
Red River
Santa Fe
Mason
District of Columbia
District of
Cotunigids
Maryand
Editorial on Compromise of Thirteen and Clay Support
The piece compares opposing political winds over the Thirteen Committee compromise and the Administration plan. It notes initial praise for the Administration’s approach to quell crisis, then reports a shift toward possible adoption with modifications. It mentions Mr. Clay advocating the alternative, and laments misgivings about the evolving position.
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The
Gazette
Committee of Thirteen
U.S. Senate
Senate
Congress
Katen
Clay
Equal Justice
Mn Clay
Fps
Hydro-Electric Light Claim Noted by Worcester Editor
The Burrit's Christian Citizen editor confirms Mr. Paino of Worcester Maya made wonderful discoveries claiming light and heat from water. The editor visited Paino's house and affirms the claim as stated in the Worcester publication.
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Burrit
Christian Citizen
Paino
Worcester
Maya
Citizen
P'a Honso
Renegades and Wilmot Proviso Debate Cited in Letter
The note mentions John C. Rives once of Jeffersonian Democracy now opposing the Wilmot Proviso. It cites a Franco letter claiming he represents the Taylor administration. Readers are told the Washington Globe may be unaware of its proprietor’s stance. The prediction suggests the writer meant William C. Rives of Virginia.
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John C. Rives
Franco
Taylor
c.—Duff
France
Washington Globe
Republic
Wim. C. Rives
Virgina
Speech by Chandler Attacks Slavery Praises Taylor
Honorable Chandler, ex-editor of the United States Gazette, delivered a recent speech opposing slavery while expressing gratitude that Gen. Taylor, who owns hundreds of slaves, is the President. The remarks mix abolitionist sentiment with support for the administration.
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Mr. Chandler
United States Gazette
Gen. Taylor
The Queen of the Woods and Other Pieces in June Issue
The June number features Longfellow Whipple Read Prentice Danforth Herbert Cordova Grace Greenwood Miss Smith Sarah Helen Whitman F E F Miss Duval Mrs Evans and others. The July issue will launch the 37th volume with a portrait of Jenny Lind and encourages subscriptions.
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Guanan
Longfellow
Whipple
Read
Prentice
Danforth
Herbert, Cordova
Grace Greenwood
Miss Smith
Sarah Helen Whitman
Miss Duval
Mrs. Evans
Letters from Europe A Parisian panorama and political tensions
In Paris the April weather shifts from sun to showers as crowds fill the streets. The political scene centers on Eugene Sue and the rising republican movement with government pressure and press restrictions, amid docked journalists and Proudhon's imprisonment. A bridge disaster near Angers kills many soldiers, prompting officials to attend funerals and confer honors.
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Erle Observer
Pan
Dean Franx
Juno
Paris
Vico
Perhips
National Assembly
Eugene Sue
Atlantic
Africa
Angers
Rangers
Legion of Honor
Proudhon
The
Reds
Voice of the People
Queen of Spain pregnancy advances two nurses chosen in Spain
The article notes the queen is seven months pregnant and that two physicians sent from Madrid by the chambers have left for the mountains of Santander on the eighty fourth day to select two healthy nurses to assist with the royal infant.
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Charlety
St. Denis
Paris
Soch
Neighorhood
France
Napoleon
Louis XII
Henry II
Francis
Claude
Moarignay
Ceriscolea
Francis J
Maria Louisa
Louis XVII
Dennis
Europe
Spain
Madrid
Santander
The Cheese Trade Says Quality Drives Prices
An 1830s circular from Henry Kemp & Co. warns American cheese must meet prime quality to sustain profits in England. It cites projected exports, rising English demand, and a costly gap between prime and inferior cheese, urging farmers to improve selection to avoid losses.
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Henry Kemp & Co
Pearl Street
New York
Great Britain
England
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Pennsylvania
Buffalo and State Line
Ohio
Central Railroad
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Philadelphia
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New York and Erie
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New York and Erie Railroad
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Central
State Line Railroad
Eric
Ohio Constitutional Covention
New York Literary American
Renegades
Terler
Conteirs
Courts of Justice
Palace of Justice
Maria Antionette
Elizabeth
Louis XVI
Robenpiere
St. Bartholomew's Eve
St. Germains V Auxerrois
Louvre
Arist
Versailles
Yankee
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