California in 1849 Statehood Question and Territorial Policy
President's message reflects California and New Mexico plans for statehood under the Guadalupe Hidalgo treaty. It cautions against forced government, outlines self government, and discusses boundaries with Texas, New Mexico, and the District of Columbia while urging Congress to await organic causes and avoid deep conflict.
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Wasttorer
House of Representatives
United States
Department of California
Lefe
Guadalupe Hidalgo
Congress
Thomas. Butler King
California
New Mexico
Union
U.S
U. States
Mexico
Lalita
Salt Lake
She’ Beate
Texas
Cession
Voyager Tracks Across the Pictured Rocks
A poetic fragment follows a distant voyager trekking across landscapes. The speaker notes the Yankee's trail along peaks and streams, with imagery of a loaded wagon departing from Marys Falls and leaving behind tobacco scent as he passes the Pictured Rocks.
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Mary's Falls
New York Press Personnel and Editorial Practices
A New York cor respondent to the Hartford Courant surveys the city press culture noting that about a quarter of editors and reporters were formerly European. He argues editors rarely write and that many city papers rely on unknown staff who craft the text, while notable editors guide content. He praises certain papers like the Sun and Tribune for American and New England tones and wonders at editorial authority across firms.
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New York
Hartford Courant
New ‘York
Messrs Beach
the Sun
C. D. Stuart Eng
United States
Stuart
Mr. Greely
Tribune
Brooks
the Express
Col. Fuller
the Mirror
Daily Press
Col. Webb
the Courier
Raymond
Mr. Clay's Resolutions on California Slavery Policy
Resolutions offered by Mr. Clay in the Senate on the 29th inst addressing opposition to slavery in California and new territories. Aimed at national harmony, the resolutions propose admitting California with suitable boundaries without Congress imposing restrictions on slavery and argue Congress should not regulate slavery in territories not bound to California.
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Texas
Rio del Norte
New Euicg
United States
Spain
New Mexico
District of Columbia
Maryland
Congress
Mr. Clay
Clay
California
U. S
Republic of Mexico
Terrible Explosion. New York Boiler Blast Buries 100 Workers
A catastrophic boiler explosion at A V Taylor’s printing shop near Pearl Street collapses a five story building in New York. Fourteen men are named among the injured and missing, with chaos and partial recoveries reported as rescue efforts continue and the death toll appears uncertain.
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New York
Hill
A V Taylor
Hague-st
Pearl-st
Imperiveti
Wm. Merrill
Hose Co
Jessup
Wm. Cripper
Cas
Charles Dougherty
John Thompson
Enging No. 19
Mood
Tle
Rochester “Knocking” Critique on Spiritual Communications
A Newark Tribune discussion analyzes Andrew Jackson Davis and the claimed knocking phenomena. The piece cautions against credulous belief, urges careful investigation, and warns of imposture by charlatans while acknowledging some genuine messages from the unseen world.
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Andrew Jackson Davis
God
Greneugh
Land of Souls
New York
Charltans
Order
Siton
Magus
Apolloning
Tiana
Lochester
Auburn
Spititail
Fowlera & Wells
NASA Etreet
Tong
Raghostar
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Brenver
J.T
Bawkaan
O. HL
Wright
Stephenson-streeport
Charles Betis, Bonsty Axp CoussiLion
Stephenson County
Bright & Goodhue
Torneys Atlaw
Minois
Ameri- Hotel
Goopner
sHirnant Brow
Julius, Smith
Abies
Uire
J.W. H.judd
Sician
Fresfort
Pulic
Merican House
Moincas
Kk. A. Darling
du Lac
Wisconsin
P. A. Knowlton
Wale
Grace
Proco, &E
Broadway and
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D. Knight & Co
Peterson Produce
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Dr. Martin
Stephwen St
Emmelt & Bustress
Plesale
Knight & Co
Steenwon
Inh
M. Buscess
Main
Court Streets
Public Square
Jancaville
Wis
Illinois Law and Land Office
Turner & Turner
Racys
Nisoeneral Land Agents
D. Enght, Co
Stephenson Street
Ill
Tuanen
Jas
D. Tuanen
John A. Clark
Missioner of Deeds, &c
Penn- Vatin
Stephenson Unly
Clark
Ce Port
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T. F. Goodhue
Rey
Stephensoounty
Cyrus A. Sheetz
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Phenson Street
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C. Martin
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Veery Knowlton
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