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Newspaper

Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1848

Page

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Irish Patriot Doheney and Cholera Aid in Cashel

The piece traces M Donohea Doheney born 1803 in Brook Hill Tipperary. It highlights his early schooling, jail for seditious speech, London law study, and marriage to J O Dwyer’s sister. It notes his cholera relief work in Cashel, role as city commissioner, and famed debating skill. Also mentions American citizens F Ryan and Bergen detained in England Ireland context.

Tribune Sta Micazat Donesey Mionsat Donner Brook Hill Killusty Middlethird Tipperary Ireland Slievenamon Fethard Micheal Doheney Fitzimons Doheney Byron Moore Hugh O'Neil Clonmel Lysaght Pennefather Baron Penneyfather John Keating O'Dwyer Morgan O’dwyer Callan Stirling J. K. O'Dwyer M. D Jane London Gray’s Inns Lipperary Press Cashel Perrin Veraue W. Pennefather Kings Pennefathers

Illinois Whig Revival Amid Locofoco Ruin, 1840s Tone

The Freeport Journal reflects on Illinois political strife, praising Whig perseverance against Locofoco domination. It recalls past battles, warns of coercive power, and cites Terence McManus’ execution and postwar tensions with Britain over American flags and freedom. The piece contrasts despair with steadfast civic resolve.

Debate over bandits and Mexican war cited in editorial

The article condemns bands aiding revolution from U S soil and contrasts armed incursions into Texas with the Mexican war. It questions neutrality law enforcement and labels violators as bandits. It reports a severe hand injury to James Stevens and notes M M Woodin taking over the New Stone Tavern on Stephenson Street with a new landlord.

México Texas Navakl Convsct Locofoco Canada United States Pusuko Hovss M. M. Woodin Lurbox Stephenson Street Migd Ggodb Nn

Statistics of the War and its grim toll in Mexican conflict

The piece argues against party manipulation in the Mexican War while detailing American losses and disease mortality. It cites 2000 killed and 4000 wounded, with thousands more dying from disease, and highlights severe casualties in regiments like the Mississippi and Georgia Battalion. The article also notes Mexico's devastation and civilian suffering.

New Orleans Bulletin Partizan Locokee Rcent Rio Grande Vera Cruz Castle of Perote Buena Vista Tennessee Naylor Pennsylvania Contreas Georgia Seymour Mexico

Death of notable Chicago figure at Sherman Houses

The Chicago Journal reports the death of a prominent former Chicago mayor at the Sherman Houses at 10 o’clock Thursday. The deceased held high status in the west and amassed a large fortune. The same report notes telegraphic news of the presidential election result and a volatile New York money market with discounts in streets. It also mentions various vessel counts and shipping movements around Chicago.

Araustus Garrett Chicago Journal Sherman Garrett Chicago New York Journal of Commitorce

Ships Arrive Safely In Port From Various Ports

Despite cold weather several vessels reached port in good order. The Leland Outward Bound Barque Utica Schr Dublia Buena Vista and Brig Robt Hollister from Buffalo Velegraph from Cleveland and Barque Morgan from Grand River all came in during the past day or two. The San Ward departed for Milwaukee and Sheboygan on its last trip this morning carrying many passengers.

Leland Utica Schr Dublia Buena Vista Robt Hollister Buffalo Velegraph Cleveland Morgan Grand River San Ward Milwaukee Sheboygan Chicago Journal

Iowa Vote Result and Disappearance Mystery Mentioned

Iowa reports a two majority count and will publish final state totals when received. In New York no explanation emerged for the Mixg Marletg disappearance. A noted Pennsylvania stump speaker, an Irish miner, drew crowds in Schuylkill County for Gen Taylor. Saint Jaouly police estimate at least 400 regular thieves in the city.

Iowa Taylor New York Mixg Marletg Ginith Oneakore Bchuylkill County Gen Taylor ‘Wan Jule Bt. Jaouly

Progress of the Galena and Chicago Union Railroad

The railroad runs eight miles west of Chicago near the Des Plaines river with a sturdy bridge across the stream and grading ten miles beyond to the Du Page river. Delays in timber suspend further track laying to Cottage Hill until spring while progress proves feasibility and expected dividends for stockholders. The fall rains halted markets, but northern Illinois citizens are urged to subscribe stock to push the work forward in spring.

Des Plaines du Page River Cottage Hill Chicago Amon Illinois Galena and Chicago Union Railroad Chi. Tribune

Vast Oregon Territory Described and Island Resources

The piece surveys the expansive Oregon Territory beyond the Rockies and neighboring lands. It details eastern and southern boundaries, the vast 350000 square miles capable of seven New York sized states, and notes large islands north of 48 degrees with crops, fisheries, coal and other minerals. Fade ends with a Buff Com. citation.

Oregon Rocky Mountains California New Mexico Snowy Mountains Pacific Ocean Russia England New York Massachusetts Vancouver’s Island Connecticut Queen Charlotte’s Washington Island Buff

Address to the People of Ireland and Plot at Peake Barracks

A man named John Fitzgerald sought relief at Peake Police barracks between Holycross and Thurles. Police found four copies of an address to Ireland’s people urging rescue of Smith O'Brien and posted notes. He was committed to Bridewell after hearings in Thurles. The placard calls Ireland to action and praises O'Brien, warning cowards. Also reports on medical notes and outbreaks of smallpox near LaSalle, Kendal, Newark, and Ottowa.

Rtegerald Cashel Holycross Richard Phillips J. P Trolyross Fitzgerald Thurles Bracken Francis O’brien Hsg Bridewell Ireland Smith O’brien Tie Snanayasi

Vast coal and rail potential across American lands

The article extols Ohio and neighboring states as rich in coal iron and copper, noting Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and Virginia as fuel and mineral hubs. It highlights a vast transport network via canals, steamboats, and rails, with farmers shipping directly to eastern ports. It mentions coal supply plans for St. Louis from Illinois and a Rock Island to La Salle railroad charter. It ends with a Nationalaxpipart noting Taylor’s electoral votes split and overall majority.

Ahleghanies Rocky Mountains Gulf of Mexico Britain Ireland France Holland Germany Italy Spain Appalachians Ohio England Wales Pennsylvania Virginia Tennessee Lake Erie Missouri Arkansas Illinois Wisconsin Lake Superior Indiana Boston New York Philadelphia Baltimore New Orleans North American Herald

Haim or Mr Cray Claims On Clay Family Telegraph

Telegraph despatch from a Clay family member reports the statesman is gradually recovering though his illness has been more severe than previously. A Cincinnati editor notes recovery progress and the extent of sickness. Bain secures a patent for Telegraphing improvements, not a new invention.

Haim Mr. Cray Trreenarmic Bain

Speaking telegraph by gutta percha tube exhibit

At a late British Association meeting an explanation of gutta percha uses featured a hollow tube about one hundred yards long through which one person’s breath was directed to a flute while another played the stops and keys. The display aimed to illustrate Mr Wishaw’s plan for a speaking telegraph allowing a voice to be conveyed for three quarters of a mile.

New York England Ireland Richard F. Ryan Cincinnati Ohio James Bargen Ramnepdte Bergen the Tribune New England Fitzgerald Newgate Davightter Poth British Association Wishaw

Mass forest hues greet Sunday frost in sunrise colors

The Boston Chronotype recalls how Sunday night frost woke ten thousand groves in Massachusetts, revealing a full harmony of colors as they greeted the morning sun like an army of rainbows.

Boston Chronotype Massachusetts

War Department creates Third Pacific Division troops

The War Department consolidates Tons ton and California 110 and 11) into the third or Pacific division under Brevet Major General Persifer F. Smith. General order No 54 declares the division, No 55 promotes Brevet Brigadier General Riley, and No 61 assigns Smith to command it on his brevet rank. General Smith prepared in the city for the command and plans to sail from New Orleans December 5 for Chagres. Riley has embarked from New York for California.

Mirany Smith New Orleans Chagres Riley New York California Wash

Building Societies Gain as Shares Sell at Broad Premiums

A Toronto loan meeting of the Canada Building Society reported shares sold at an average bonus of 58 percent. Niagara District Society shares traded Monday at an average bonus of 45 percent. The buildings societies aim to aid housing and homestead purchases while offering profitable investment prospects for financiers.

Canada Poer Canada Building Society Toronto Niagara District Bufadia Commercial Boyenne Societms

Thormarion Warner Bequeaths Legacy to Foster Family Heirs

A court record notes Thormarion Warner, linked to Samuel and Lucy Foster and formerly Lacy White and Henry Hull of Stormville Dutchess County New York, has bequeathed a legacy to Foster heirs. Editors will confer nine days for an orphan guidance and related matters.

Thormarion Warner Samuel Lucy Foster Lacy White Henry Hull Stormville Dutchess Co N.Y

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