Washington Territory defined and explored for future statehood
The piece discusses the creation of Washington Territory, its bounds from the Columbia River to the Pacific, and the scientific and geographic questions ahead. It notes the roles of survey efforts, coast explorations, and key figures like Governor Stevens, and highlights anticipated maps and reports to illuminate surface, soil, resources, and proposed governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Washington Territory
Organ Territory
Columbia River
Fort Walla- Walla
Rocky Mountains
Gulf of Georgia
Straits of Fuca
Pacific
Greenwich
Lewis & Clark
Father de Smet
Irving Astoria
Indian Bureau
Topographical Bureau
United States
Mississippi
Wilkes
Belcher
Admiralty
Coast Survey
Vancouver
Gulf of George
Pugat
West Hall
Fort Nisqually
Olympia
Puget’s Sound
Columbia
Oregon
New York
Irving
Astoria
Dog
Ryans
Stevens
Corps of Engineers
Washington ‘Territory
Coast Survey Office
West Point
Scott
Mexico
Se Excellenta Marunor
Bacho
Thoraush
Gardiner Trial Exposes Fraud in U S Treasury Claim
The Illustrated News presents a portrait of George A. Gardiner, a 32-year-old dental surgeon, on trial in Washington for defrauding the government of 480,790 in a disputed mining claim tied to the Guadalupe Hidalgo treaty. Testimony shows Gardiner posed as Cuban and Amer ican, with lawyers and investigators probing mining sites in Mexico while seeking large fees from the Treasury. The case sparks national attention amid public unease over political corruption in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Gardiner
Washington
Gardiner
West Indias
United States
Cuba
Mexico
Guadalupe Hidalgo
Laguaillias
San Luis Potosi
Treasury
Miight
Henry May
Nsq
Baltimore
Euaa
Barry
Washington City
May
Corcoran & Rivys
Gardinery
Webster
Rose von
Mass
Parkman
House of Luprecautatives
Lou
Thomas Corwin
Olio
Farewell note from Freeport Journal editor
In a lengthy farewell, the departing editor explains the paper’s challenges and its new management under Mr Sneers a firm Whig. He praises readers patrons and local officials, wishes continued support, and reflects on the Whig stance and the paper’s future prosperity in Freeport Illinois.
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Fear
Whig Party
Sneers
New Sole Editorial Control At Urner Journal
The Urner Journal announces dissolution of McFanvey and Surnerz partnership and assumes exclusive editorial control by M. Sheetz. The paper, in its fifth year, pledges Whig advocacy, steady growth, reader focus, independence from cliques, and high editorial standards while praising former associate Ma. Muthappey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFanvey & Surnerz
Whig Party
Ma. Muthappey
Sucess
M. Sheetz
Death of Mr. King Vice President of the United States
An 19th century notice reports the death of Mr. King, vice president of the United States, at his Alabama residence after returning from a winter trip to Cuba for health. He was described as able and talented, having held many important government trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. King
United States
Alabama
Cuba
Hono
Circuit Court Term Praised for Fair Conduct and Crime Case
The Circuit Court in Stephenson County has nearly finished a three week session. Judge Simon and local officers earned high praise for their conduct and efficiency. The most notable case involved John Johnson charged with larceny for stealing a cloak, with Charles Sargent jailed in Rockford. Johnson received a one year penitentiary sentence. The piece notes low crime rates and community satisfaction with justice.
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Simon
Stephenson County
Bir
John Johnson
Charles Sargent
Rockford
Chas. Betts
Profem
Thos. J. Turner
Johnson
Tin
Altons
Slave Caw Discussion at Citizens Meeting in town
Mr Kunsty of Chicago addressed townsfolk in support of Dr Rawson's resolutions discussed at a recent Citizens Meeting. Judge Farwell spoke for the negative. The resolution passed by a large vote amid debate and criticism of public speakers and the Black Law from the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kunsty
Chicago
Rawson
Farwell
Kelsey
Frac Democratic Party
Concert at Wright's Hall prompts need for public exhibition space
A Swiss Bell Ringers concert at Wright's Hall drew a crowd but left attendees dissatisfied with seating and acoustics. The letter-writer urges building a suitable hall for public exhibitions and condemns nightly rowdyism by intoxicated youths. They call for authorities to restore peace and better facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright's Hall
Ocrett
Rambles from Avatnn April 1863 Memoir and Tragedy
Correspondence from Avatnn Illinois describes a Sabbath in Wheeling and a river voyage to Cumberland. A catastrophic Baltimore and Ohio Railroad derailment near Cheap River kills and injures passengers including a young woman, infant, and banker. The letter mourns President Fillmore and President-elect Franklin Pierce while reflecting on national sorrow and personal loss.
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Chicago Journal
Barrintone
Sweet Auburn
Wheeling
Chester
Burlington
Polar
Nicholas Murray
Washington College
Weel
Ware
Cod
Crescent City
Havannas—dhere
Jere
Louisville
la Belle Rivgiio
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore
Cumberland
Indy
Indies
Cheap River
Héron
Fillmore
United States
White House
William Lenny Hanisosx
Gen. Zacuany ‘Ayon
Rexver
Kentucky
Concord
Mircarn Finivore
Banks
Mount Vernon
Washington
Illinois Central Railroad prospects and bonds report
The Illinois Central Railroad Company report, cited from the Newark Tribune, outlines a vigorous completion plan with six percent bonds, new stock subscriptions, and a large iron and material purchase. It states construction contracts active, 6000 to 8000 workers, and an aim to operate from Cairo north, Chicago to Urbana, La Salle to Sangamon River, and Freeport to Galena by year end. Directors and officers listed include Joel A.Mattoon and Robert Schuyler with Mason Mason as chief engineer.
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Illinois Central Railroad
Illinois Central Railroad Company
London
W. W. Gilbert
Gilbert, Cox & Johnson
Witya
Mons
Cairo
Chicago
Urbana
la Salle
Sangamon River
Freeport
Galena
Timy
Ilinois
Congress
Mlingis
Joel A. Matteson
Illinois
Robert Schuyler
Morris Kotchura
Wm. P. Burrall
New York
Jonathan Sturges
Thomas W. Ludlow
Joseph W. Alsop
Ge. Griswold
Gouverneur Morris
Morrisania
David A. Neal
Boston
John I. A. Sanford
Leroy M. Wiley
Franklin Haven
Oficers
Solomon Alofson
Fragmented stage directions describe a chaotic backstage scene
The text depicts characters named Margaret Ralph Nelitapiorlea and Téa in a muddled performance with twisting actions and a comment that the scene is nearly a religion. The fragment hints at sensory motion and intertwined imagery during a chaotic act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Ralph
Central America tensions threaten regional stability and war
The article outlines Guatemala’s aggressive moves against Honduras and Mexico, with Carrera threatening invasion and Guatemala seizing Soconusco. It notes England’s influence over Guatemala and Nicaragua’s fragile state, Honduras prepared for war, San Salvador cautious, and Costa Rica under English control defending borders with Nicaragua amid debates over an interoceanic canal and a potential federal union.
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Central
Hag
Afnia
Ong
Bates
P Guntemala
Ilonduras
Mexico
Carrera
Ontier
Chiquimata
Guatemala
Chiapas
Soconusco
Santa Anna
England
Pepe Honduras
Frabanas
San Salvador
Limas
Honduras
Duenas
Viet Tn i Nicagagunis
Costa Ricassa
Lonnaries
Mur
Poverniént
Issia Puch
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
San Juan
Statsa
Only a Child in the Graveyard Jurisdiction
A mournful meditation by Fanny Fenn on losing a child and the burden of grief. The speaker questions who should be buried, reflecting on a mother’s imagined loss and the ache of a child’s death. The prose recalls a fragile frame, a silent future, and the haunting cry of “Only a child.”
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Fanny Fenn
The Poetry of Motion and a Noted Social Scene
A fragmentary tale from the New Orleans Picayune and New York press recounts intimate ties among Margaret Mulloy, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and other figures. An anecdote recalls a Boston gathering, choice of entertainments, and a witty dispute over theater or readings.
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Margaret Mulloy
Ralph Waldo Zmerson
New Orleans Picayune
tHasay
New York
Weis Buno
Boston
Fanny Fluster
Ralph
Margaret
Thogdore
Parker
Melodean
Gall
Gargigon
Carlyle
Buph
Mugh
Margarut
Anite
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Rink
Hope
Kingseasing
Lupo
Kit NoNey
Stink
Ragan
Enitland
Freeport Journal
Ers
Eyo
Circuit Court
Cineinxars Downat Times
America
Alleghanies
Irow
Now-York
Tines
Americs
New-York City
Lotter
Quinerboy
F. W. S. Brawley
S. B. Farwell
Ciiely
York
Liverpool
Africa
Richardson , Co
Weigler, Grundy& Co
Mellenty
Cotten
Pxanaxp
Flouse
Campbell
France
Cigson Earl
Chaves
Lord Campbell
Ellingborough
Agehgynes
Leyden
Aberdeen
Dee
Switzerland
Piedmont
Austria
Prusia
Ble Holl
Porcey
U. S
Constitution
Yorkens
Botwe Hanover
Eamr
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