California rejoicing as state enters union in 1850
News from California reports ships from San Francisco carrying passengers and gold to Panama and Patras, with growing emigration across the Sierra and Nevadas. Rebuilding in the Burnt District progresses, while crime rises. a public celebration in San Francisco marks admission to the United States, with flags raised, speeches, and generous subscriptions.
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US States Mail
Caroline
San Francisco
Panama
Colombia
Patawdg
Sierra
Bae Francisco
Sacramento
California
Alta California
Oregon Gate
Sher
Iret
Harry Clay
Mr. Benton
Siredena
Pranier
el Dorado
United States of America
Eure
Istelligesce
Reomiri Misas
Minera
Trinity
American River
Saaremento City
Solan
Georgetown
Placerville
Webb Lenville
Diamond Springs
Mud Springs
Independence
Stockton
Casteris
Stagislaus
Tuolumne
Tuolumne Rivere
Sacramento Pipers
Hastings
Bigelow
Howie
Chig City
Ema
Battie
Ander
Bes
Orbit
van Duren
Silmod River
Klamath
Salmon River
Dest
Best
Sacramento Transcript
Johnson
Kearney
Yeldell
Curties, Pledge & Co
Hewsbe
Erie and Cleveland road work to begin soon
Erie Weekly Observer notes contractors have started on the Erie and Cleveland road between Cleveland and the state line and promises vigorous progress until completion. It also mentions new music samples from Sage & Son and asserts city subscriptions of five thousand dollars each for Plank Roads, criticizing past delays and urging timely action.
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Cleveland
State Line
Erie and
Cleveland Road
Ohio
Lutwee
Boy Shot by Playmate Near Dock Paragraph
Last Sunday morning a 12 year old boy, son of Bir Hirsch, was shot by another boy named Wittier at a grocery on the Dock. The pistol, loaded with powder, struck near the eye and caused instant death. Both boys believed the weapon unloaded, highlighting dangers of careless firearm use.
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Bir
Hirsch
Wituer
Ube
Survey Marks Feasible New York and Erie Route
Engineers surveyed a Lith Valley to city route via Janestown. Summit 18 miles away with 89 feet per mile grade, then level to New York and Erie junction. Route deemed cheap and further tests hoped to lower grade and crossing elevations to reduce costs. Mr Swift’s report to be presented to the railroad board today.
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New York and Lire Ralroad Company
Lith Valley
N. Y
Janestown
Camp
N.Y. Fine
New York and
Ene Road
Alrady
Swift
New York and Erie Road
Separate Democratic Convention for Judges Nomination
The Democratic State Central Committee met in Philadelphia on the 20th and endorsed a separate state convention to nominate Supreme Court judges, to be held the second Wednesday of June 1251 in Harrisburg. The piece argues two conventions weaken the party, warns of perils, and favors an elective judiciary with a younger slate, predicting defeat for pro‑old guard nominees.
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Democratic State Central
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Harrisburg
Reading
Niue
Simpaties
Gazette decries party influence in judiciary elections
The Gazette laments that Democrats seek to politicize the election of judges in the Supreme and District courts. It argues the principle is impracticable and urges the paper to demonstrate sincerity by avoiding partisan selection, suggesting the upcoming Erie County associate judge race be decided with one from each party.
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Gazette
Supreme
Erie County
Great Union Meeting in Philadelphia Supports Union Over Sectionalism
A massive Philadelphia gathering of Union supporters on Thursday featured President W. Dallas and other leaders. Speeches praised the nation united, denounced sectional intrigue, and adopted resolutions. Distinguished letters from Packard and other statesmen were cited, illustrating broad backing for the Union and constitutional fidelity. Michigan Senate lists 16 Democrats 5 white and free, while the House shows 39 Democrats 2 Whigs and abolitionists.
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Philadelphia
Philadel Phil
Qlst
Jens Smazanr
Non
Geo. M. Dallas
Jesish Randall
Richard Reed
Col. Page
Joe. R. Iagersoll
Dallas
James Packdwen
Dulles
Webster
Clay
Dickinson
Walker
Cooper
Senate
Michigan
House of Representatives
Boston mob halts reception of English abolitionist
A Boston crowd disrupted a Faunce Hall gathering planned to honor George Thomson, an English abolitionist. The melee followed protests by anti slavery advocates and supporters of the higher law, ending with lights out as the mob prevented speakers including Wendell Phillips and Frederick Douglass from finishing. The piece notes mob violence contrasted with constitutional law and warns that those who preach higher law must heed its consequences.
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Doston
George Thomson
Boston
Kidnep
Bose
Lloyd Garrison
Gen
Washington
Usso
George Thompson
Faueuil Hall
Garrigan
Thompson
Wendell Phillips
Beaton
Govardor Briggs
Millard Fillmore
Daule
Weocbster
Quincy
Mr. Thompson
Daniel Webster
Greene
Massachusetts
Jenny Lind
W. Pi
Bir
Bunker Hill
John Dall
Winthrop
Gov. Brigge
United States
Abby Folsom
Abby
Wm. E. Channing
Theodore Parker
Elizur Wright
Fred Douglass
Geology Topics and Political Discourse in Historic Paper
The text notes the cost of geology reports under Professor Rogers and urges publishing the ten years of findings on mineral resources to attract investment. It also covers Rev Bellows defending civil law over fugitive slave law, editorials insulting Senator Foote, and anticipation of a new daily paper in Washington called Constitution by Farnham and company, expanding party press at the capital.
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New York
City of
Mexico
Shields & Co
W. McLean
City
Tis Siete
Rogers
Bellows
New York City
Unitarian Convention
Springfield
Mass
Washiington City
Call Constitution
Robert Farnham & C
Eee
Great Union Party of the
United States
England
Upite
Docteur
John Grandy
Albany
Bishop Hall
George Washington Mapoleon
Piss Republicas
Jean Jacques Crapeau
Cincinnati
Epos
Fredonia Censer
Congress
Risley
Seward
Mr. Brown
Pittaburgh Daily Journal
Judge Grier
Youngavilie Express
Letters From Paris 4 Parts Oct 17 1850 Review of Paris Grand Review
Letters describe grim Paris weather and frugal Parisians while Americans seek fires. The grand Versailles review draws crowds of about three thousand with forty thousand troops and a presidential presence. Debates on press law and censorship stir fear of a coup as journals face stamp duty and suppression, echoing calls for liberty of the press. DOCTEUR
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Capatr
Veranilies
Versailles
Sosiew
Eicem
Mes
Geb. Changarnier
President Fillmore's Letter Defies Party Critics
The article praises President Fillmore for defying party factions and upholding the Constitution. It discusses his stance on slavery, his promise to uphold Union laws, and readiness to act against officials neglecting duty. It notes the Georgia slave owner Mr Collins as a case of reclamation and applauds Fillmore’s impartial justice, while recalling Cass’s 1848 defeat and Fillmore’s election as vice president.
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Fillmore Beems
Collins
Wago
South
North
Cassi
Fillmore
Tragic drowning aboard US Stegmer Mich igem with marine Grant
A marine named Grant aboard the United States Stegmer Mich igem reportedly fell into the water on Monday night after intoxication and drowned. He was Seetchman by birth.
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United States
Stegmer Michigem
Grant
Seetchman
Henry Clay and party loyalties in Kentucky debate
An 1840s style speech cites Henry Clay seeking a passport and addresses the Kentucky Legislature. The talk warns that continued fugitive slave law agitation could split the Union, urging unionist policy and a possible new antislavery party, while declaring support for a nonfanatical candidate over extremist Whig lines.
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Henry Clay
Henry Cisy
Kentucky
Fnion
Union
Mihat Union Party
Faginian
Whig
Gue
Fragmented 19th Century Column Highlights
A chaotic collection of quotes and anecdotes on politics, manners, and society. Dated remarks reference Jenny Lind, George Washington, and era debates, with satire on law, morality, and personal conduct amid 1850s U S cultural chatter.
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Calaveras
Maryeville
Yuba
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Drogrsos
Tvraz Vicixity
Citra
Sacramento City
Texas Hill
Fisher
Nantucket
Columbia
Frankfort
Louisville Journal
Paiie
Blue Grass
Paris
Avun
Tippho Sutan
Sultan Waa
Schuylkill
Scientific American
eNo
Mason and Dixon
Courier
Wingagn
Axenor
Ann
Texas
Tlinois and
Michigan Canal
Charles Taylor
Galli Citeago Journal
Eaeving
John Glencove
N. York
Erie Weekly Observer
Messrs
Sage & & Son
Thie Eliy
Isacc Moorhead
E.A. Baker
Thomas Cook
Sage & Son
Rail Road Prospects
Ue Conneasville Courier
Benator Foote
Mississippi
Foote
Langman Foote
Erle Obeer
President Fillmore
Ber
Paterson
Oura
Sharp Fee
Paco Thas
Ais Bey
Becky Tark
Nashville
Barnes
Wisconsin
Peper
Baltimore
Pegrees
New Orleans
John If
Prily
Betardey
Mondar
Hoyt
London
Newark Sentinal
Oreton
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