Army strength and policy in the western territories
The report estimates an authorized army of 12 826 officers with actual effective strength far below this due to deaths discharges and disease. Most troops are in Texas New Mexico California and Oregon leaving 4639 elsewhere. The secretary urges cavalry to curb Indian raids and proposes resettling nomadic tribes to villages and farming for subsistence, highlighting high costs of transporting supplies to New Mexico and potential peace benefits.
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Abetruet
Texas
Mexico
California
Oregon
Indiana
New Mexico
Abstract of the Navy Secretary Report on fleet and yards
The Navy Department's report outlines six squadrons, ship counts, and construction status. It notes British interference incidents resolved, ships on hand, mail steamers liable to duty, yard improvements, a proposed Pacific dry dock, and stores valued at 6.5 million. It lists officers from captains to midshipmen and recommends reducing senior grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Navy
Navy Department
Razee
Coast Survey
New York
Liverpool
Chagres
Seceritary
Navy Yards
Philadelphia
Pacific
Postmaster General Report on Revenue and Postage Reforms
Abstract of the Postmaster General's report shows year ending June 30 gross revenue 5 452 971 with net balance 1 182 045 82 and current year outlook 6 166 616 28 revenue and 6 016 809 90 expenditures recommendations include postage cuts inland letters 3 cents and sea going letters 20 and 10 cents reform of Congressional franking and newspaper exchanges the next fiscal year and higher commissions for small offices with unified laws and equal pay for Assistant Postmasters General
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postemaster General
Pacific
South America
Commissioner of General Land Office Report Overview
The report reviews year's office work and the land system with improved statistics, concise surveying progress, and a clear view of administration. It summarizes reorganized statistics, notices surveying operations, and highlights annual developments in land management.
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Commissioner of the
General Land Office
Surveyor General report on public lands and mineral sales
A Washington report outlines land sales and surveys through 1850, noting the extension of the land system to the Pacific border, the combination of geodetic and rectangular surveys, and the high profits from public lands. It covers Oregon, California, New Mexico, Utah, Indian lands, and bounty actions, plus rail and mineral land sales and policy recommendations.
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Congress
Pacific
Oregon
California
New Mexico
Utah
Indian
Nebraska Territories
France
Louisana
Spain
Floridas
Bounty
United States
Surveyor General
Chicago
Mobile
Lake Superior
Missouri
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Washington
Rep
Missouri Matters: Political Tensions and Deaths Reported
A Jackson letter to the Vicksburgh Whig notes the Missouri Senate will pass a convention bill by a large margin and the House by 15 to 20 votes, with the House blocking a vote by the people. Judge Gholson weighs Gov. Quitman’s Cuba affair and may delay ruling until after adjournment. The Governor warns the Federal Government with Mississippi militia if needed. A Union Association forms in Jackson after Foote’s Natchez speech, described as powerful. Dr Daniel K Jessup Darling of New Haven dies at 91, Yale alumnus and oldest living Yale graduate and New Haven citizen.
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Missouri
Jackson
Vicksburgh Whig
Senate
Ilauses
House
Gholson
Quitman
Cuba
Natchez
the Courier
Notice to subscribers on immediate payment of bills
A watermark notice declares bills are due from subscribers and demands immediate payment in cash or produce, stressing prompt settlement. It underscores urgency and asserts action against indebted parties without delay.
New Volume for The Whig Journal Seeks Independent Course
The Whig journal announces third volume with a conservative, independent stance unbound by factions. It pledges to support regular Whig nominees while avoiding intrigue, serving as a medium for local and foreign intelligence. It notes prior success and asks for continued patronage under its principles. Stantan Coty report clarifies a Congressional act on coin value remains erroneous in papers.
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Whig
Stantan Coty
N.Y. Post
Railroad demand drives regional progress in Stephenson county
The article argues the agricultural heart of Stephenson county needs a railroad to link producers with markets. It contends high transportation costs suppress prices, lowers farm profits, and drains capital. A Freeport to Chicago line would align prices, attract investment, and revolutionize settlement, trade, and industry. It cites related political and regional news and notes.
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Stephenson County
Freeport
Chicago
Death of Josian Witte Noted Pioneer in Lehigh Coal Region
The Carbon County paper notes the death of Josian Witte a pioneer and operator in the Lehigh Coal region. Witte served as Canal Commissioner under Gov. Wolf, was born in New England, resided in Philadelphia, and died at 70 on the 14th. The item reflects local obituary notices among broader notices and editorials.
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Daare
scRichard Miler
Sherif
Kendall County
Hig
James Wilson
Congress
New Hampshire
San Francisco
California
Feeiefpiarsese Dange
Nation Golege
Carbon
Josian Witte
Lehigh
White
Wolf
New Fingland States
Philadelphia
Baptist Church of
Freeport
Clark
Rockford
Nebt
Curious physics and dramatic Niagara Falls report
The piece recalls astonishing claims about objects passing through materials and audible distant conversations, then shifts to a dramatic account of the Horte Sho Fall on the Canada side. A rock and canal boll were carried over the brink, sending a loud roar and a scene now viewed as grander than before. The event occurred around 7 o’clock, with a note that many visitors would have faced danger in summer. The Niagara Falls Iris reports from December 14.
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Canada
Nagar Falls
Iris
Dee
California
Remento
Gress
Benicia
Ress
Pacific News
Burnett
Nevada
Bolton
Sacramento City
Arte
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Congressional
Waenifedteh Bee
Aled
Foote
Mississippi
Hey
Jefferson Davies
Davis
Messrs. Clay
Douglas and
Atchison
Treasury
Harmonson
Louisiana
Messrs Downs
Jeffersony Davis
Senate Ohianwinnel
Wasuixeron
Messrs
Bright and Soule
Pearce
Billy Wage
Cass
Austria
Bradbury
Whitcomb
Ind
Gen. Lane
Mangum
Gen. Taylor
Gwin
Weller
Ewing
Ohio
Bright
Deten Donal
Houss
The
Smithsonian Institute
Gilbert
Office of Surveyor General
Committee On Public Lands
Phoenis
Whitehall
N. Ys
Committee of Commerce
Flouse
Galena
Eve R Mo
Elizabeth
Weston
Hanover
Wapello
Millville
Danie
K. Jesspi Darling
New Haven
Pat the Tehal
Yale College
the Journal
Ilinois
Piorra
Brovta
Ikti
Gare
James M. Mason
Virginian
U. S. Senate
Tehuantepec Railroad
St. Loui
Henry Cuay
Lovie
Beat
St. Louis
Henry Clay
Ashland
Barnard
Furger
Luwege
Marshal
Oshkosh
Wis
Sany
Offls
Clas
Prairie Democrat
Fillmore
Jackson, Polk
Silas Weight, & Co
Nowonder
Philadelphia Saturday Express
Mc Henry
Oscan Tavion
Marshall
Taylor
Lorano
Buckeye
Ridott
Wadam
Silver Creek
Rock Run
Florence
Erin B&g Weayne
Oneco
Winslow Oa
Lancaster
West Point
Rock Grove
Volk
Vauis
Filmore
Bank of the United States
Mr. Polk
Polk
Democrat
Wasuinotos
Richard H. Bayard
Delaware
Locofoco
Solomon
Union
Chant
Tie Djal
Port Laungat
Tennysoy
Pont Laue
Wardeworth
Walworth
Pittsburg
Tesla
Batlington
Maune
Laster
Aten
Latta
Dunbar
Roeet
James
Jimmy
Johnny
Walley
Eng
Bome
Mary
Jamieson
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