Town Election Reflected Split Ticket Rise in County
A local town election Sunday last produced a Democratic ticket advantage by small margins amid personal campaigning. Whigs perform better when united. results show Whig winners for supervisor town clerk and highway commissioner, with other offices split among parties. countywide returns list several elected supervisors across towns.
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Supervior
A. W. Rice
Charlies Baumgartner
G. G. Norton
J.C. Kean
Chas. S. Bagg
J. O'Connel
Assisson
Thos. Ewing
Peter B. Foster
John Black
G. W. Oyler
Jacob Mease, Jr
John Burrell
Justice OF the Peace
Julius Smith
Richard Earle
Geo. Purinton
Chas. Moore
Mguway Con
McAfee
W. W. Smith
C. Babcock
BR. Goddard
A. Bodeker
E. Ordway
Rica
Norton
Samuel McAfee
Harlem
W. W. Buckley
West Point
M. Sawyer
Silver Creek
M. Hottinger
Lancaster
V. Kommenway
Buckeye
F. Bolonder
Loran
G. W. Andrews
Florence
L. Loo
Rock Grove
John Voghit
Waddams
Levi Robey
Rock Run
J. A
Northern Light steamer reports booming mining district
The Northern Light arrives with Pacific news noting miners thriving and high gold yields. Reports from Sonora and other California towns cite strong activity, daily wages of ten to fifteen dollars, and extensive new deposits. Crime is reportedly widespread, and the April term of the Circuit Court opens with many lawyers and a large docket.
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California
Cmeure
Circuit Court
Repport
Messrs. Brown
Marsh, Miller and Loop
Rockford
Wilson
Carroll
Freeport Union school to begin spring term Monday
The Union school at Freeport will commence its spring term on Monday the 10th, under the charge of C. Burchard, late of the Monroy Seminary, assisted by Miss F. B. Burchard. The article also notes various local items, including political commentary and local business notices.
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C. Burchard
Monroy Seminary
F. B. Burchard
Burchard
St Louis notes and regional sights on the river trade
Correspondence from Care Giranprau, March 24, describes St. Louis as a key commercial hub with vast river and rail connections. The letter surveys the city’s growth, notable buildings, parks, and cultural figures, then travels south to Jefferson Barracks, St Genevieve, Chester, and Cape Girardeau, noting population, commerce, and prospects.
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Church of the Messah
Thos. H. Bouton
David R. Atchison
Arsenal
Hyde
Ole Bull
Europe
Iowa
Maurice Strakosch
Signoria Adelina Patti
American Pur Company
Teft
Red-Man
Red Lion
Jefferson Barracks
St. Genevive
St. Loue and
Tron Mountain
Chester
Ills
Upper
Lower
Upper Chester
Chustar
Cape Girardeau
Flax culture and western agriculture push hoped profits
Discussion urges farmers to study the American Linen Co. circular and grow flax as a rising western staple. It notes soil fit, strong markets for fibre and seed, and animal feed value, with Cedarville mills creating demand and offering flax food on loan terms. Immediate farmer action recommended.
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Aitherto
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Cedarville Manufacturing Co
Ohio
Cincinnati
Dayton
Europe
Irish Flax Society
Thomas Kimber, Jr
Philadelphia
J. A. Weight
Indiana
New York
Louisville
Chicago
Rollora
American Linen Company
Walter Paine
Fall River, Mass
Political party gains and contested seats in New Hampshire legislature
The Statesman reports near complete returns for New Hampshire elections with Whigs and Free Soilers leading, Regulars close behind. Two Goffstown seats contested. several members elected by clear majorities. Governor vote totals projected Baker 30,000 Bell 17,300 Perkins 11,300, Baker lead about 1,400. Payne remains to be brought to the U.S. for burial at government expense, and Ohio State Journal sold for 20,000 cash to Ollett of Sanonosky and a Cleveland buyer. newspaper to expand. In Carrenen Manin escaped jail. a Fremont district blacksmith shop burned with unknown damage.
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Bell
Perkins
Washington Union
John Howard Payne
Congressional Burial Ground
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Ohio State Journal
Columbia
Ollett
Sanonsky
Cleveland
Nebraska bill feud sparks threat of duel in Senate
The dispute between Cutting and Breckinridge over the Nebraska bill is heated. Breckenridge accuses Cutting, Buttressing the anti-dueling stance, Breckenridge fires personal attacks to pressure northern Democrats. Cutting rebuts with a Monday reply and Breckenridge reportedly issued a challenge. The piece suggests a duel could occur, with Breckenridge named as author of the confrontation and coercive aims by slavery advocates.
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Washington Dispute Settled Amicably in House
Washington reports a settlement between Mr. Hawkins and Mr. Cutting, with a personal explanation to be offered in the House. Breckenridge says the matter is satisfactorily settled. both sides prepare explanations once Mr. Cutting arrives. The New York Mirror extols Mr. Cutting as a formidable pistol marksman and bold in debate.
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Carto and Tierce
Hosack
Com. McDonough
Salt Manufactories and Salt Trade in the United States
A House resolution cites figures from the Census Superintendent on salt works. The 639 factories produce 600 dollars or more annually, with state counts and capital, labor, and output for Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Florida, Texas, Ohio, Kentucky, and Illinois. It also presents imports, duties, and cost trends from 1847 to 1853, noting average foreign cost per bushel and comparisons between tariff laws of 1844 and 1846.
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News by the steamer follows Franklin three days later
The general news is not of much importance though the steamer report is noted. A summary of it accompanies the earlier telegraph items, indicating that the late arrival carry some additional details, but no major developments are highlighted.
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Coasting Trade Bill in Lords and Commons Advances
In Britain the Coasting Trade bill advanced to a second reading in the Lords with Lord Stanley noting potential US concessions, and the Earl of Derby questioning whether Britain gains the US coasting trade. in the Commons Disraeli asked about Russian proposals on the Eastern crisis, with no such offer reported. The Bank of England declared a 4.4 percent half yearly dividend. The Australian steamer Sydney arrived homeward with £560,000 in gold aboard, while the Great Western brought Buenos Ayres news and the Russian Pacific voyage continued with Aurora sailing from Rio de Janeiro.
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The French Empire and Napoleons Rebuffed Mission
Reports describe Paris and the provinces eager over news of the French Empire with hopes for mediation from Prussia. Napoleon replies that Prussian efforts arrive too late while London missions falter and a plan to suppress private journals via a state press is debated but postponed. Meanwhile hypromia spreads, livestock losses rise, and smallpox ravages Indian communities. Dr Mann heads relief efforts as Governor Gorman drills aid. Fanny Fray denies sisterhood with Willig in a Tribune card.
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Land for Education Initiative in Illinois Debated
A Illinois figure urges 500000 acres of public land be given to each state for educating youths and funding public works. The piece endorses using public lands to support schools and internal improvements, urging agitation to fix the measure. It notes river and railroad suits settled in Galena and describes Carver the Indian Chief's rise in Central America.
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