Whigs urge Mannix P Sweet to seek congressional nomination
A lengthy petition from Stephenson County neighbors asks Mannix P Sweet to reconsider withdrawing from the coming contest for Congress. The letter, signed by numerous local citizens and party members, appeals to Sweet’s ability and sacrifices, pledging unwavering support if he enters the nomination race for the Whig ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescont
Mannix P. Sweet
Lisa
Stephenson County
Congress
Rumer
Ciizens
Ger. Retzel
Julius Smith
ES Manchett
JK Brewster
J G Bedee
O'Taylor
Fitger
John Rice
Mo Kimbill
Henry Smith
I Sehlett
John A. Clark
Charles Betts
C Brubaker
Powell
J Irvin
Bright
Johnson
BF Black
BE Buckley
John T Brinkman
A W Rice
PC &Kaffer
Thomas Stove
Slarris
Wm Irvin
J ‘Tippery
Miles Messenger
L Preston
B Stowell
Dail Cross
T Stowell
A Basset
Thubbard Graves
Martin B
Gaylord
Alfred Gaylord
Wire
Chas A Gove
If Hunt
Ales Taylor
James Taylor
Sam Gunsaul
DG Gaylord
J.D Gaylord
Edward Hunt
E Labaneh
L Kleckner
William Gray
Geo W Hoffman
Webster
Israel Shafter
William Wavenhall
P Sehranck
Wo Ritzman
John Bower
James Schraca
Daniel Bever
Fitz
Solomon Kleckner
Benj Hallman
JD Bobb
Nathan Kister
John Koffman
Sheldon Scoville
John Flynn
Mitchell
James Denure
Ley Kuller
John Strange
Sen
Jon
P Strange
W Steanvy
J Spitler
Pal Parks
JS Emmett
John Gift
Samuel Albright
James Wilson
WB Mitchell
W Merrill
James Mamsbuard
James Russ
Wm Johnston
James Brown
John Long
Daniel Mack
Benjamin Lapp
LI Goodhue
Win L Barber
Francis Foley
Abm Keulsen
Peter Meinzer
A KE Brown
Pells Manny
OF Brow
FL Manny
Miller's Patent Grain Drill Feature in Freeport Ad
A Tate Mirror notice promotes Miller's Patent Grain Drill manufactured in Freeport by C Brubaker and marketed in Stephenson and Carroll counties. The article extols the device for drilling wheat corn and oats, highlights its ability to bury seed at varying depths, create ridges to shield young plants from winter conditions, and claims increased yield with reduced labor for farmers.
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Freeport
C. Brubaker
Stephenson County
Mt Carroll
Mostetter
Milo & Budgen
Whig County Convention Call Seeks Delegates
The Whig County Central Committee orders each town to elect three delegates for a September 7 meeting at 2 PM at Freepoct to nominate candidates for county and district offices and to elect delegates to the Congressional and District Conventions. The notice urges town meetings on August 31 to choose delegates.
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Freeepoct
Septeimeen
Whig County Central Committee
Democratic Convention Lays Out Taylor Whig Rapprochement
A Freeport Democratic convention extract criticizes Whig principles and defends Gen. Taylor’s 1848 election. It argues Americans voted for Whig values, republican institutions, and Millard Fillmore, despite attacks from locofoco critics, and insists the vote reflected sincere party principles over impulse.
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Freeport
Gen. Taylor
Duces
Moundland
Whig Party
Jackson
Cass’ Nicholson
Nashville
Taylor
Millard Fillmore
Noseer
Millard Filmore
Ipon
Ganteral Taylor
Lacofucos
Gen
Impure Literature Endangers Virtue In Society
A fiery editorial condemns impure literature as a curse to individuals and the nation. It argues vice and virtue are opposed, warns against seductive fiction, and cites authors like Bulwer Don Juan and De Kock as corrupting influences, urging universal opposition to lewd works.
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de Kock
Sue
Bulwer
San
Wealth vs Wealth and Merit in 19th Century Thought
The piece argues wealth corrupts merit, noting poets and scholars suffer under money’s influence and warning against valuing power by riches. It cites critics of Carpenter for alleged false swearing, and reports on political moves in New Mexico and Texas, including Harris District congressman nominee Stenine Yarrs and a planned legislative session to approve supplies for a force against Santa Fe.
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Gested
Mammon
Penhanes
Dutns
Paxas
New Mexico
Suita Ku
County convention urged for ticket and delegation
The Whig Eyoe sive Committee of this county recommends calling a convention to choose a county ticket and delegates to the Congressional Convention. It favors conferees with Ogle county to select a State Legislature representative candidate, noting prior entitlements and urging cross-county agreement.
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Ogle Counnty
Careroll
Carell
Tribune
Letter to M P Sweet Urges Canvass Endorsement
A column contains a letter from Whigs of Stephen son county urging that M P Sweet allow his name to be used in the congressional canvass. The writers praise his devotion and qualification but reject calls to praise a present representative and insist on unwavering party support. They trust Sweet will temper ambition with party unity and caution against discord.
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Tax Democrat
Raviro Riz Cranak
Patsy Sweance
Carpenter
the Democrat
Stephen D. Carpenter
Alander
M.P. Sweet
Stephenson County
M& Sweet
Sweet
Prairie Democrat editor disputes in a quarrelsome note
The Prairie Democrat features a caustic reply to recent charges in the Journal, attacking editor John and the paper’s tone. The item notes 17 deaths in Galena, including a Mrs. G B Duwe and a cholera death, and reports a marriage announcement for Bries cautivas and Ena natton, all reflecting a period newspaper’s local notices and conflicts.
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Ke Honestohn Vemnent
Prairie Democrat
Awalos I
Gross
Winnebago County
John
Democrat
Town honored by Traveling Wheelie Company boastful claims
A Mt Morris Gazelle correspondent under More Anon criticizes the Robinson family and a supposed WHIG candidate M. 2 Sweet sq. for Conguesq claiming support despite no contingency altering the Convention. The note dismisses poverty and calls the subject a scoundrel.
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Mt. Morris Gazelle
More Anon
Sweet ‘Sq
Freeport Meeting Unit Yet to Complete Galena Line
A convention of stockholders and friends of the Galena and Chicago Union Railroad met at Freeport on Friday August 16 1850. Committees were formed with EB Wasmvrsa as chairman and J A Cuan as secretary. Letters from Beluit urged cooperation and outlined a plan to finish the road from Elvin to Galena within two years with payments in bonds cash and stock. Resolutions urged immediate contract on fair terms and emphasized surveys to Galena, with counties Jo Daviess and Stephenson to raise funds and engineers to be hired this season. The meeting adjourned after adjourning resolutions and notice to newspapers.
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Freeport
Galena and
Chicago Union Railroad
Jo Daviess
Stephenson
Wasmvrsa
Jons A. Cuan
Beluit
Jo Daviess and
de Lorr
Meests
Washburne
Win
Oden
Elvin
Galena
G. Fisier
W. J. Goodhue
Daviess
Stephergen
Efleet
Corps of Engineers
Hoad
Chicago
Question of Keeperg Incorporation Decided by Small Vote
The Legislature proposal to incorporate Keeperg as provided by law was approved by a Ya day vote in the affirmative. Only fifty votes were cast, all in favor, indicating little interest in the measure.
Whigs of Stephenson County Call Convention For Congress Nomination
An 1850s Stephenson County Whig meeting at the Court House in Rock Island district calls for a party convention on September 11 1950 to nominate a Congressional candidate. The assembly discusses representation, district splits among Carroll McDoneach Tlantovk Beauly Anderson Rock Island and others, appoints a three member committee, and resolves publication of proceedings in district papers.
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Stephenson
Tenensen
Bae
Natio Rey
Cyrus A. Chate
Aden
Goa
Stephenson Comney
Rock Island
Ralio
Oes Carroll
O McDoneach
Stephienson
Charles Betts
CA. Shoe
J. Gy Grattan
P. Sweet
Whig Party
Audienes
Charles Dette Bay
A.F Cubeyne
C. Martin
C. A. Sneerz
Transcontinental Rail Plan Links Maine to Nova Scotia
A Portland meeting of British American leaders discussed a proposed rail corridor from Waterville Maine to White Haven near Cape Cod, seeking a line through New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The plan envisions a parallel steamship route from White Haven to Galway, then Dublin, London, and a fast passage back to Boston, aiming to create a major trans Atlantic transport axis within days. The project seeks government support for mail contracts and public funding to connect Europe and America via this northern corridor.
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Portland
Maine
Tiun
White Haven
Cape Coe
Waterville
Rilbath
Galway
Ireland
Ratua
Dublin
British Channel
London
Boston
Lonton
England
United
Nerras
New York
Ione
Prome
Trainsmi
Great
United States
Cholera incident report in Galena Gazette
An OCR fragment cites The Galena Gazette noting a cholera outbreak fear on a Sunday and Monday. The report mentions disease spread, health actions, and community reactions, with unclear details about dates, locations, and authorities. The text is garbled and contains several unreadable words.
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Galena Gazette
Michigan
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