Speeches on Slavery and Seward Dominant in Senate
The New York Tribune reports on Henry Clay Webster and William H. Seward speeches on slavery and territorial issues. Seward’s arguments are praised as clear and influential shaping national politics, while others are criticized as lacking depth and balance. Debate focuses on New Mexico and Texas boundaries, with tensions around Whig loyalties and party alignments. A digressive note mentions Queen Hortense’s life and a forthcoming Brussels publication.
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Congress
Senate
Messisa Calan
Webster
Seward
Gov. Seward
Territories
Mr. Clay
Gov
Messrs
T. Stevens
Baker
Hamlin
Tinle
Bissell
Sucket
D&c
Clay
Websters
Calhoun
Ile
New Mexico
Tunas
Bannockburn
Scotland
England
Ireland
Palf
Calkins
Hoote
Saugheva
Ciov
Cuttis Catt
New York
Vance Hiy
Youle
Dawson
Anado
Nate
Journal of Freeport Agents Named for Subscriptions
The Journal lists authorized representatives to solicit subscriptions and collect money. Names include G C Town, Mt Carroll. Priu Mansi, Wadams Grove. J H Avpass, Cedar Creek Mills. and others across Illinois towns such as Rockford and Rock Run. The notice seeks agents to handle Journal business.
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Wamed
G. C. Twonr
Mt. Carroll
Prius Mansi
Waddam's Grove
J. H. Avpass
Cedar Creek Mills
L. Mostaqun
Call for Stephenson Co meeting on railroad election
A letter to local citizens from a Ga lena committee asks Stephenson County residents to form a similar committee to attend Chicago Union Railroad directors election. A meeting at the Court House is proposed for Saturday to plan action for immediate railroad commencement at the western terminus.
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Galena and
Chicago Union Railroad
Galena
Chicago
Stephenson Co
Jo Daviesse
Trig
Whig Victory Prompts Thought on County Politics
The township election results spark reflection beyond party wins. The piece notes a complete Whig ticket in the county, contrasts the two parties' bases, and urges organized effort for future success while cautioning against locofoco misperceptions. It also discusses railroad loan sentiment and calls for honesty in political newspapers amid California gold rush excitement.
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Whi
Locotocn
Galena
Galena and
Chicago
Election results and town officers list 1850
Official report of the April 2 1850 township election shows Whig majorities for Supervisors Town Clerk Assessor Collector and other officials. Voted by acclamation to build a pound with Knowlton chosen Pound Master and paths masters elected. Also remarks on the Webster trial and a moral exhortation from Voice of Wisdom.
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Township Offeots In
Fr T
Eeta
P. C. Shaffer
J. B. Barr
Johin Rice
John Goddard
Charles Rosensteel
John K. Brewster
J. G. Bedee
E. Ordway
Benjamin Goddard
Caldwell McGhee
F. W. S. Brawley
J. B. Smith
Henry Smith
IV. BE. Young
Frederic Baker
Dexter A Knowlton
E. Qrdway
I. G. Bedee
John Jackson
P. B. Foster
Knowlton
Freeport
A. T Green
Court House
Murder Near Monroe in Iowa The Prairie Democrat Report
In Monroe County near Monroe a man named Ringgold was fatally shot while removing rails after a dispute over land. Payne, an adverse claimant, shot Ringgold in the back as he bent to pick up a rail, then fled or surrendered to authorities after the deed. Ringgold died about 40 hours later.
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Cnet
Pvt. Withst
Webster
Parkman
Chicago Journal
Toma Pat
Bic
Prairie Democrat
Monroe
Ringgold
Payne
Riggold
Death of John C. Calhoun, Nation in Mourning
Telegraphic note announces the death of Senator John C. Calhoun of South Carolina. Though not unexpected, the event marks the loss of a towering public figure whose long career spanned vice presidency under Jackson and leadership of southern ultra views. Peace to his ashes.
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John C. Calhoun
South Carolina
Republic
Calhoun
Confederacy
Union
Jackson
South
Benton
Cass
van Buren
Clay
Webster
Seward
Chicago Journal
California Gold Fever Moves Vast Numbers Across States
A Wisconsin newspaper notes the mass exodus toward California amid the gold rush. Families suffer as farms lie neglected and loved ones depart, while a Illinois observer estimates trains could form a 300 mile procession. The piece warns the distress and deaths caused by the rush may not be replacable by money. The Cincinnati steamer CINCINNATUS arrives with cholera aboard, causing three cabin deaths and one in Victors during the voyage.
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California
Green and Rock
Stephenson and
Winnebago
Ilinois
Wisconsin Lepress
Californians Returners Reach Fort Independence Warily
California emigrants, many fleeing fever, arrived in Galena last week on their way home. They rushed forward hoping for gold dreams but found Fort Independence crowded with an army awaiting better weather for cattle feed. Provisions grew scarce and driven by scarcity they began a valley-wide retreat to a land of plenty.
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California
Outfit de California
Karis
Galena Ady
Upham Wins Big in City Mayoral Race
Democratic mayoral candidate Upham secured a decisive victory in the city, overwhelming the opposition with a substantial majority. The council remains divided with a likely mix of parties and independents amid a tense political climate.
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Cuanter Vincaiox
Mivuwavneg
Upham
Elvetun
King s California Report read to President and Cabinet
Washington correspondent outlines Thomas Euler King s findings on California read to the President and Cabinet. Topics include population growth near 190,000 with May emigration estimates of 200,000, vast agricultural and wool prospects, and an extensive gold region with quartz beds, rich rivers, and projected gold yields totaling around 100 million by late 1852. Paced with proposals for public lands and mining incentives.
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Ate King
California
Washington
Journal of Commerce
Thomas Euler King
Congress
United States
Mexico
Caliifornia
Atlantic States
Sacramento Valley
Sierra Nevada
King
Sonora
Gould
Remarks of Dr W Webster on government, letters, and defense
The speech critiques telegraph reports of Dr Webster remarks as distorted. He cites counsel controls and claims innocence, mentions a letter and oxalic acid linked to a Parkman case, and includes a Notre Dame dated note praising President and Union loyalty, with a closing formal salutation from Gardner Jones.
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Dr. W
Thad
Chad
Cambridge
Henry Clay
Henry Oy
University of Notre Dame du Lac
Moor S. Bend
Christ
United States
Church of Christ
Gardner Jones
Henry Cray
Washington
Lab notes and alibis referenced in trial of Professor
The transcript fragment recalls chemical experiments on nitrate copper and gas, mistaken lab incidents, and claimed alibis. The Professor denies writing anonymous letters and asserts he never harmed others, citing home observations and a book missing incident. A note mentions a notice in papers urging the anonymous writer to come forward.
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Berkman
Humbays
Gosnps
Brigam’s
Almos
Funeral Observances and Capitol Suspensions Reported
A partial transcription notes a funeral procession in the capitol area with mourners and officials in attendance. The House members entered with the judge of the Supreme Court and clergy to perform burial rites as prayers were read. The scene references political figures and governance themes, including mentions of Calhoun and a constitutional work, within a fragmentary historical report.
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Foxznat
Cannors
Othicia
Butler
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Sdward
Presipest Bosxavante
Queen Hortense
Brussels
the Journal
Illinois
Abe
Edward
Hanchett
Thomas J. Turner
David JH. Sunderland
John Coates
Cyrus A Shi A.T. Green
Gro. W. Over
Wisconsin
Ciovena Ay Ciscinnati
Riana
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