The Journal Advertises and Reports 1848 Debates and Notices
The Journal from January 22 1848 lists advertising terms and pricing. It reports on Santa Anna’s potential return to Mexico statements, Navy orders, and private correspondence. It covers Whig state convention proceedings at Indianapolis and Indiana political notes including delegates, electors, and railway charter discussion.
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U.S. Navy Department
Casmopore
Santa Anna
Lawn Pouis
W. H. Chandler
General Parter
General Bearr
Jollye McLaw
Mr. Cray
Joan Mircurra
Vanderburgh
J.g.magsnatt
G. 5
Bank cashiers invited to Washington for loan talks
The Philadelphia Enquirer reports cashiers from banks in New York and Philadelphia have been invited to Washington to discuss methods for raising a new government loan. Indiana sources note Mr Puett has been elected to the Legislature as State Trustee.
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The
Philadelphia Enquirer
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
State Tavsies
Indianapolis
Puett
Loceface
Hiber Bernia Clerk James Russell Receives Thanks
The paper extends obligations to Mr. James Russell, clerk of the fine pecket Hiber bernia, for late Louisville papers, acknowledging his assistance and punctual deliveries.
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James Russell
Hiberbernia
Louisville
Mutual Insurance Agency Adverts and War Dispatches
An Evansville agency promotes New Jersey Mutual Insurance with a plea to husbands to provide for dependents after death. Reports from Mexico describe Gen. Butler’s advancing train with Indiana and Tennessee regiments arriving, while a New York arrest details a Irish embezzler and relief funds. Washington conveys a fourteen million deficit noted by high authority.
Reform of the Probate System and Circuit Courts Debate
A letter to the editor argues abolishing probate courts and moving business to circuit courts, with raised surrogate powers for clerks, uniform rules, and higher pay for judges. It advocates consolidating practice at the capitol meetings and reducing statute bloat while briefing on Massachusetts and Pennsylvania examples. A separate telegraph update reports the Cambria arriving with Europe news and U.S. Congress debates on war and internal improvements.
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Evansville Journal
Sin
Marion
Capitol
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
North Carolina
Judiciary Committee
New York
Louisiana
Kentucky
Recall of Scott in Mexico Debated as Cabinet Debates
The dispatch reports that Gen. Scott has not yet been recalled from Mexico despite press claims. A recall is deemed probable, with Gen. Worth’s status affecting decisions on a supreme command. Pillow and A are to face court martial, and discussions continue on possibly appointing Gen. Taylor if operations in Mexico demand it.
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Dorxes
Worth
Scott
Mexico
Supreme Command
Pillow Anida
Taylor
Philadelphia
Washington
Richmond
Pierce
Baltimore Sun
Wm. C. Butler
United State Forces
Philadelphia North American
Vera Cruz
Cerro Gordo
Contreras
Churabusco
Molina de Rey
Chapultepec
Lucullus
France
Snes
Thefts Reported as Man Detained in Mayor’s Office
A man calling himself W Cornelius appeared at the mayor’s office on a charge of stealing Lieut Sandford’s purse and about 130 dollars. He broke into Sandford’s room last night and took money from his pockets, with 102 dollars recovered this morning. Bail was not posted and he was jailed.
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W. Cornelius
Lieut. Sandford
Almanacs Predict Return of Pingree's Comet in 1548
The almanacs for 1548 forecast a new appearance of Pingree's comet, last seen in 1262 and 1456, suggesting its return this year. The claim connects historical sightings to current expectations in medieval astronomical texts.
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Corer Execcrsa
Pingree
Gossip of New Hampshire bachelors game at twenty nine
A New Hampshire town jokingly depicts a ritual where once a woman reaches twenty nine she is bid upon by bachelors who draw lots to win her, with those who fail to escape paying a bonus to the victor. The remarks illustrate local social customs and mock gallantry.
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Gallastay
New Hampshire
Pope grants dispensation over mixed marriage case
The Pope has lately granted a dispensation in a case of marriage or a Catholic with a Jewess, and in doing, it suggests that though these marriages are uncanonical, yet when consummated by civil authorities they should be winked at by the Churches.
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Ysenumen
Senate debates sword to Gen Lane amid war recall talk
In Indiana the Senate debates a resolution to present a sword to Gen Joseph Lane for his Buena Vista conduct. A vote to reconsider Gen Scott recall and various remarks on war and administration follow, with lengthy analysis of recall rumors and national implications.
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Gris. Laxs
Howell
Indiana State Senate
Jos. Lane
Taylor
New Albany and
Vincenney Road
Randall
Tippecanoe Court of Common Pleas
Orth
Robinson
Gen
Sage
Messrs
Messrs. Houghton
Haanrick
Holloway
Lane
Gen. Lane
J. K. Polk
Tennessee
Polk
Santa Anna
House
Senate
Whitcomb
Buena Vista
Read
Agea
Cholera Alarm in London and a Battle Joke
London correspondent reports cholera in Golden Lane with virulent symptoms and police patrols to curb contact. The note ends with a quip comparing Resaca de la Palma to Adam and Eve, calling it a short engagement followed by a long race.
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Lesnox
London
National Intelligencer
Golden Lane
Resaca de la Palma
Bible Society Prints 70 000 Copies Monthly in New York
The American Bible Society on Nassau Street, New York, reports production of about 70 000 Bibles and testaments each month, totaling 840 000 annually, while demand continues to rise and remains unmet.
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American Bible Society
Nassau Street
New York
President Polk Declines to Disclose Foreign Negotiation Papers
The House receives Polk's message declining to reveal instructions and correspondence of U S ministers in Mexico. He cites potential harm to public interests and future negotiations, citing Washington's precedent. Reports from the Secretaries of State War and Navy accompany the communication. The debate follows, with calls to refer the message to a select committee or the committee of the whole.
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Botts
Vinton
Committee of Ways and Means
House
Broadhead
McLane
Tompkins
Polk
Santa Anna
Hall
Missouri
Barrow
House of Representatives
United States
Lopez de Santa Anna
Republic of Mexico
Nueces
Rio Grande
Slide Tlat
Mexico
U. States
Republic
Paredes
Stele
Secretary of the Navy
Gulf of Mexico
Congress
Vera Cruz
San Juan d’Ulloa
Slidell
Minit J. St
Peister
Washington
Great Britain
Senate
Baltimore American
Truman Sgaith
Committee On Foreign Relations
John Quincy Adams
Holmes
South Carolina
Peiien Ey
Schenck
Houston
Alabama
Toombs
Georgia
Charles J. Ingersoll
Committee On Rules
Tribune
Marshall
Lytton
Pole
Aahetm
Toombsani
Collamer
Vermont
Misissippi
Mary Burdock Execution Sends Bristol Brisk Note
A Bristol assizes defendant named Mary Burdock was found guilty of murder and sentenced to death. The Bristol Journal recounts her cold calmness before execution, detailing her quiet remarks about bank funds and coffins as she faced the gallows.
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Mary Burdock
Bristol
Eng
Smith
Bristol Journal
Jem
Procern
Enwis Creswent Named Minister to the Russian Court Rumor
The Albany Argus reports a rumor that Enwis Creswent, editor, is slated for appointment as Minister to the Russian Court. No official confirmation has been made.
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Enwis Creswent
Albany Argus
Smallpox reports amid Sentinel editor attack in Indianapolis
Two or three smallpox cases are reported in Indianapolis and an editor of the Sentinel has been attacked. A stampede among Lecture members is believed to occur again, with criticism that they returned last time.
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Gambria
Europe
Louisville Journal
Royal Mail
Cambria
Liverpool
Lonigiana
England
Boms
Ireland
Bank of England
Portugal
Julia Louisa
Napoleon
India
Ocs
Indianapolis
The
Sentinel
le Ture
Maj Bliss Passage Through Montgomery En Route to Washington
Maj W W Bliss of Gen Taylor's staff passed through Montgomery Alabama on the 13th while traveling to Washington city.
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Maj
W. W. Bliss
Gen. Taylor
Mongomery
Alabama
Washington City
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