Military land warrant location policy and fees explained
The act details how warrants may be located on lands subject to private entry under minimum prices, the cash difference payable for higher minimums, and the rule that warrants must be located separately with each holder paying proper cash differences. It sets compensation for land officers, caps yearly pay, and requires payment of fees for locating warrants, with specific totals for forty eighty and 160 acre warrants, signed by Commissioner J Butterfield.
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J. Butterefield
Dreadful Steamboat Accident At St Louis
A collision and boiler explosions aboard the steamer Glencoe near Pine and Chestnut Streets caused widespread destruction. Several boats injured and many perished, with estimates around forty missing or dead. The disaster occurred as Glencoe attempted a landing between Cataract and Georgia. A fire broke out and the vessel swung into the river.
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St. Louis
New Orleans
Pine
Chestnut
Scott
Georgia
Glencoe
Virginia Split Could Shape National Democratic Convention
The Virginia delegation looms as pivotal in the 1852 Democratic race. Virginia’s support for the Locofoco wing is argued to influence the national convention, with Douglas and Young America factions contesting Cass, while the Old Dominion’s backing could determine a nominee and sway the party’s unity. The piece notes Virginia’s historic votes and potential to dictate convention outcomes.
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Virginia
Locofoco
Michigan
Illinois
Cass
Douglas
Locol Scoism
van Buren
Taylor
Lucofuco
Locofuce
Democratic Review
Douglass
Young America
Locofaco
Union
Lectures by Erwin Burke Attract Local Attention
The Trish Nectures by Erwin Burke on Friday and Monday evenings draw wide citizen attendance. Burke, a skilled reasoner, shares valuable information on Ireland’s history as lectures expand into the modern era. The next talk will be at the Court House tomorrow evening. Hon. John Peale, longtime New Hampshire senator, plans to move to Albany to resume law practice after his term ends.
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Erwin Burke
Ireland
Court House
John Peale
New Hampshire
Albany N.Y
Trumbull
Supreme Court
Not to be Dodged On Protection and Free Trade
A mid nineteenth century column argues the need for protection over British free trade, noting farmer and planter losses, producer ruin in cloth and iron, and flat urban rents in New York. It asserts harmony of domestic and foreign interests and warns voters about British predominance amid farm and plantation concerns. Also mentions the ship Independence wreck in Matagorda Bay with 70,000 total loss and a New Jersey free banking law passage.
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Ireland
New York
AertThe Steam
Independence
Matagorda Bay
Gasreil County and the Towns Therein Railroad Feud
In this letter from a Carroll County Republican editor reply the writer argues that Central and Chicago Railroad anxieties in Mt Carroll Savanna and Freeport persist. They dispute savanna’s supposed disinterest noting land and market pressures, highlight Savanna’s historic shipments, anticipate possible land allotments elsewhere, and predict Freeport’s growth and Savanna’s decline amid railroad plans. The piece also mentions Supreme Court justice term, a June election, and the new steamer Winfield Scott.
Fire at St Bartholomew Island devastates shops in four hours
A correspondent reports a severe fire on St Bartholomew Island, destroying £120,000 worth of stores in four hours and leaving many residents without means of support. The island, an Antillean Swedish possession with about 2,000 people, lacks domestic resources and immediate aid. Also noted is Genoa's court ruling locking Henry Wikef of Philadelphia for fifteen months for attempting to abduct Miss Jane Gamble, who reportedly has a fortune of £15,090. Creer, Baltimore, was arrested for enticing young men to become Mail Agents with salaries up to 8,000 and security deposits of 250 to 850.
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No .v.Journal of Commerc
SS Bartholomew
St. Bartholomew
Antilles
Sweden
Genoa
Henry Wikofts
Philadelphia
Jane Catharine Gamble
Wikef
Wikoff
John W. Creer
Baltimore
National “Democrat
New York
Henry Clay
Larrigan
Tyler
Kentucky
Ashland
Clay
Td Coutit
Plough Loom and Anvil exchange list notice
The Plough Loom and Anvil presents its March number with articles by Prof J J Mapes on thorough farming and several pieces on home industry protection. It features English Agriculture Mineral resources of the South Decree of Southern manufactures and fruit culture among about 60 pages by distinguished writers. Single copies 3, per copy 1.59 in clubs of fifteen. address M Pinch 122 Nassau Street New York.
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J. J. Mapes
Pruit
M. Pinch
Nassau Street
New York
Letters portray David James as a brave Galena soldier
A Galena citizen, David James, writes to the Advertiser in 1882 praising Jase Neine Chew Geatt of Pouch Tea lng for storming Fort George tic. The letter lauds him as a gentleman and patriot, noting his forty years of service and disputing claims he is overbearing, while affirming enduring glory for American valor.
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Galena
David James
Ely
Fort George
Entertainment and concerts spread through major cities
The Cincinnati Gazette notes a crowd at Margi beive and 3279 people watching. The Chicago Journal reports Catharine Hayes singing in Cincinnati, St Louis, and Milwaukee. Mlle Jaques in Milwaukee. Jenny Lind set for New York concerts. Parodi traveling to California. and the Black Swan heading to Chicago.
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Chicago Journal
Catharine Hayes
Cincini Iti
Wallace
St Ties
Mademoiselle Jaques
Milwaukee
Jenny Lind
New York
Parodi
California
Black Swan
Chicago
Ge & OU RALL ROAD contracts set for May 20
An advertisement notes that contracts for building the road section between Rockford and Freeport will be let on May 20. The piece expresses optimism that the railroad will reach Freeport within a year, linking the town with the East and boosting local growth. The Central Company let the road from Galena on the 29th inst.
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Rockford
Freeport
Central Company
Galena
Wisconsin schools and agricultural education feature
April brings several well written Wisconsins subjects including an article by Mr Hammond of the Boston Cultivator on agricultural education. Readers are urged to order the work for one dollar. Henry Melikatha, MD, a Maryland legislator, dies in Annapolis on the 24th. Reverend John Lyburn, D D, secretary of the Presbyterian board of Publication, has purchased part of the Presbyterian Newspaper and will assist in editing.
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Presbyterian
Riots Over Polls In St Louis Turned By Armed Conflict
The St Louis crowd in the German Ward fought at the first ward polls on a Monday the 3th inst. Guns fired from houses near Noumey’s and the Whig ticket won after severe clashes. The riot caused injuries and property damage as authorities reclaimed the polls and permitted eligible citizens to vote. State and party lines are cited with coverage of Henry Clay and Whig Republicans in mixed reports.
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Louis
Uiis
Eau
St. Louis
Alécuibi
Mayo
Kennett
Noumey
Avgres Arrives at Bexley York on Seventh Inst
Brom Europe reports the steamship Avgres arrived at Bexley York on the seventh instant. Cotton prices are declining slightly. Bread stuffs show a bit of improvement. The London Times issue for the 20th contains a lengthy Jap expedition article. The piece defends humanitarian and prudent conduct, urging restraint to avoid waste of life, while noting Commodore Perry is supported by European nations.
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Bex
York
London
Anid
Private letter from California woman reveals distant life
A Boston letter quotes a California woman describing her rough journey and rising comforts. She details money earned, hard labor, and a new cabin with Crusoe like comforts after years hauling wood and living in a rugged mining village. The note hints at family ties and inviting a Connecticut relative to visit.
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