Galena Citizens Meet on Galena to Freeport Railroad Plan
A December meeting of Galena citizens discussed construction of the Third Division of the Go& C UTR from Rockford to Freeport. Proposals authorized bond issues up to 609,000 with ten year terms and seven percent interest.
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Galena
Chamao Yoo
Lass
Tryone CO
Cooper
Iireetores
Thedp
Phish
Freeport
Gb Co
Rockford
Pesotech
Chiewoo
W. M. Tatabee
Sec
New York
Wadsworth & Shekton
Aden
N.Y
Terry
Whitestown
N. Y
Sheamas
Esq
Go& C. Utr
Chicago
N. York
Rock Hiver
Hitler
Amin
Completion of the Belt Branch and Third Division Fund Drive
The meeting discussed completing the Belt Branch to Freeport and urged swift progress on the Galena and Chicago Union Road. James Carter chaired as R. OL McCarter secretary. a five member committee with Hempstead was formed to solicit Third Division subscriptions. The board thanked Hempstead and Deamond for their railroad directorship duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Mat Fine
Lie. Liempaten
Hon
T. A. Larner
Freeport
Italica
Tae Charman
Stephencone
BE. A. Collins
Viet Ma Collins
Barrows
Dr. Newhall
A.C. Oasis
GWW. Campbell
Oy Median
Air Dimes Courier
Wands
Hempstead
James Carter
R. OL McCterirs
California to New Orleans and San Francisco news item
Shipping news from the Daniel Webster reports arrivals from San Juan Nica and San Francisco dates, 89 passengers, 274000 in gold dust, 1800 in freight, with further notes on other ships and passengers. California mining reports detail Sheriff shootings near Sacramento and vigilante actions, plus political and local disturbances in Honolulu and Florida diggings.
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New York
Daniel Webster
San Juan
Nicaranrua
San Frantisco
Attlavan
Charleston
New Orleans
San Francisco
Northever
Panama
Sheruk Buchanan
Sonora Camp
Sacramento
Sherif
Marysville
Pardon Letter Then Cuban Prisoner Case Reports
Wasutsorvun December 19 reports the Spanish mint minister’s pardon of Joseph A Wilson, a Cuban prisoner, following an appeal to the Spanish Crown. The letter notes funds from a private purse and mentions the queen’s aid, while other items reference regional sh happenings and a Mr Clay household.
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Wasutsorvun
Repube
Sterig Min Webster
Joseph A Wilson
Caeen
Spain
Lome
Illinois Road Stock Drive Aimed At Freeport Expansion
A notice announces opening books January 1 at D A Knowlton's Store for subscribing to stock in the Third Division of the road from Rockford to Freeport. The piece urges citizens to buy stock, noting current division stock above par and that the road promises county benefits and earlier completion.
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D. A .Knowlton
Freeport
Nis County
Rockford
Mreeport
jSoott
Yolo Cresk
Preeport
Meo Carrol
Mavenna
America
Star of Bethlehem
Uias
The
Woken
Pho Lindy
Monitor
Lundy's
Cam Jrunion
D&e
Hyde
Joun K, Brewster
California
Eg School
Cap
Leto
Wells
Knight's
New York
Bagdad
Ireland
Germany
Moyeeden
Martin Krimeil
Betes
Stephenson
Timie Trator
William Danny
Court i Freeport
S.turday
Aing
Aing Described Lind, Situated In Stephens Ilinois
Dee
Northware
Monroe
Wisconsin
Jacob
Ueda
George Parintons Tisque
Feeport
French Politics and Napoleonic Ambitions in 1850s Thinkers
The article surveys Louis Napoleon's rise and tactics, attacking electoral rights, dissolving the Assembly, and maneuvering toward a throne. It contrasts republican ideals withNapoleon's aims, predicting his potential bid for life presidency and upheaval in France. It also notes Southernist sympathy for Douglas and praise for public documents from Seward and Yates.
Benton and Butler in Missouri Political Plot War
A Missouri political row warns of Benton running for Congress in the St. Louis District while clashing with Anti-Benton forces. The St. Louis Intelligencer notes Benton's bloc may unite with some Van Buren sympathizers but not with Anties, complicating any White House bid. The piece questions Butler's stake, cites his past with Polk and Scott, and suggests a Democratic struggle shaping for next year with potential Californian moves by Benton and a wary Butler.
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Acties
Gol. Benton
W. O. Batley
Peste
Benton
Bento
California
Mitter
van Buren
Gen. Butler
Polk
Gen. Scott
Sterney
Butler
Rerty
Resignation of Senator Henry Clay Reports Move to Philadelphia
In Washington on December 18, Henry Clay has resigned his Senate seat. He plans to spend the winter in Philadelphia and return to astrand in the spring.
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Dourlass
von Orleans
Douglass
Athough
North
South
Unny
Wasurxgtos
Henry Clay
Senate
Lie
Philadelphia
Astrand
Court and religious figures in early session report
The U S District Court sits in Springfield while Spiritual Knockines appear at Phelps House Buffalo Rev Rev Mr Morgan of the MB Chareh chosen Chaplain of the House Receipts for the Tria Canal over eleven months of the current year total 3 412 000 dollars
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U.S. District Court
Springfield
Phelps House
Buffalo
Mr. Morgan
Chareh
House of Representatives
Tria Canal
Arrival of The Sham Anotitha Vor in France
From the Journal Extra of Dee and By Telegraph. The steamer uropt arrived this morning from Liverpool. Paris events show the President dissolving the Assembly and ordering universal suffrage restoration with tenure for ten years. Barricades rise across Paris as opposition leaders are arrested. Bonaparte’s actions spark widespread unrest. mutterings of arrest and imprisonment swirl amid proclamations.
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Journal Extra of
Dee
Telegraph
Uropt
Liverpool
France
Davis
Paris
Council of State
Atta Prison
Uetrang
Atoose
Mortind
Pueshiy
Bonapart
Tey
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Weis
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Trey I's
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Newbwyport
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D.A
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Neison
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Meenant
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Loni
Beline Mab
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Tracport
Natat
Ezekiel Brown
Samuel McAfef
Buckley
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