Presidential battle lines sharpen in Democratic Review analysis
The Democratic Review discusses the 1852 presidency, urging a strong civilian candidate to replace a warlike general. It predicts a fierce contest with Whigs, abolitionists, and Southern secessionists uniting or facing ruin for the Democrats, while defending General Scott as a favored opponent.
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Constitution
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America
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Democracy
South Carolina
Old Hickory
Stott
Genery
United States
Cass
Detroit
Wool
Buena Vista
Louston
Dodge
Benton
Butler
Lane
Stephen A. Douglas
Deyot
Messrs. van Buren, Benton & Co
Casa
von Burey
Trea Soil
Temperance Meeting and Railroad Plans Stir Sterling
The community is urged to attend a Friday meeting at the Birst Parish church to discuss adopting the Maine Law. A Sterling convention on the 26th will organize the Rockford and Rock Island Railroad Company. A mill accident in Carron causes $4,000 loss. no injuries. A new Mt Carroll paper supports Whig principles. Revival in the Methodist Church reports about thirty conversions. A new post race law in the house of representatives sets rates for printed matter. Charles Black wins $10,000 in damages for his son’s broken legs.
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Henry Clay
Clay
Christendom
Ayssia
Austra
Iossuth
Khogsuih
Lyucufuce Congress
Birst Pra
Maine
Rockford & Rock Island Railroad Company
Sterling
Tim Essex Grist Mint
Messrs
Carron
Republican
Mt Carroll
Carran Graent
Whig Party
J. Divong
California News From California Mining And Legal Notes
News from the mining regions speaks of favorable rain prospects and rising yields for the next three months. Reports cover court indictments against Captain Water for cruel treatment, grand jury praise for U.S. courts in California, and a New England Festival in San Francisco. Nevada celebration, capture of Captain Lewis linked to Irish patriot Smith O’Brien, freight rates from Stockton to mines, and customs duties collected in San Francisco. Also noted are a San Francisco chain gang, population rise, a new U.S. bonded warehouse superintendent, a fatal shooting during a gunning trip, and mariners’ losses and curiosities ashore with street hand organs and coppers arriving.
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Protiotheus
Californ
San Francisco
U. S
Capt. Water
Capt. Waterman
United States
Nevada
Burnaven
Burry O'Baian
Caléao
Tan Francisco
Lewis
Smith O’brien
van Dieman’s Land
Mission Dulores
Custom House
John J
Cen drial Railroad promising fifty mile Illinois stretch
Galena to Freeport rail plan touted as a money maker surpassing other state routes except St Louis and Cincinnati. Arguments claim the line will bind east and west, boost mining and mercantile trade, attract emigrants, and spur tourism with tunnels and quicker journeys across the Mississippi corridor.
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Freeport
Ilinois
Wisconsin
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Chicago
Inllinois
Mississippi
Great Western Rilver
Yeu
St. Anthony
Peru
Lake Michigan
Upper
Tike Pepin
Falls of St. Anthony
Falls of
St. Croix
Traverse de Sioux
Niagara
Newport
Lake George
White Mountains
Amin
Ohio River
East
Galena Advertiser
Central Railroad Loan Gains in UK and US Signals Bold Build
The Central Railroad of Illinois secures a third of its loan with two thirds more on contingency as British capitalists view it as a prime investment. News from the Ulinoist Central Railroad loan suggests London negotiations may continue while an American offer to build and equip the road is reported. Also noted are local reports from Princeton Kentucky about a runaway enslaved woman found alive after fourteen days in extreme cold, and other regional items including the death of Harmer Denny in Pittsburgh and stock movement in internal improvement shares.
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New York Tribe
Walxerin Brach
Washington
Baltimore
Wubert J. Walker
Th Central Railroad
Linois
Atb
Neal
London
Princeton Ky
Mr. J
Lhe Negro
First Rockford Liquor Trial Reported At Justice of the Peace
The Rockford Vorum notes the first trial before a Justice of the Peace for liquor law violation occurred on the Sth inst and a $25 fine was imposed. It urges citizens of the young city to enforce the correction of this nuisance first in large cities and then towns. Also mentions spiritual rappers leaving Rochester for Fayette County Va to form a colony and reports a rock fall at Horse Shoe Fall on the American side.
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Annaust
Avreay
Rockford Forum
Kane Co
Pinkerton
Burns
Blinn
Coldwater
Mich
Rockford
Rochester
Fayette County
Bank Robbery at Portsmouth VA Bank Takes 66000
Bank Rommnytx Portsmouth Branch Bank of Virginia was entered Sunday night by an expert thief or thieves who removed deposits totaling 66000. They breached a rear window, drilled a vault wall, and removed notes and gold coin while discarding silver. Robbery detected Monday morning. directors post rewards of 5000 for detection and recovery, or 2500 for arrest and conviction.
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Portamouth
Bank of Virginia
Portsmouth
Norfolk Herald
Amon
Arrival of the Lambotdi in a gale with 35 passengers
The American steamer Lambotdi arrived at the port after severe gales. It carried 35 passengers and cargo, and suffered damage in longitude 80, risking delay. News items report on the Queen’s Parliament, London’s stance on Prometheus, and various Atlantic steamers, gold shipments, and river conditions.
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Tie Catiaey
London
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Wabines
Washington
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National Guards
Proceedings of the Corporation February 9 1852
The Trustees met, John J. Schiott appointed President pro tem. The last meeting’s minutes were approved. Bills from Lanne C Stoneman and McePadden & Sheet for printing tax receipts were approved. A resolution ordered sidewalks graded and built on specified lots by June 1, 1852 with plank, brick, or stone, sleepers fixed with nails. noncompliant owners to be billed by the Street Commissioner. Meeting adjourned to February 6, 1852 at 7 o'clock.
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Board of ‘Trustees
John J. Schiott
D. Chai
D. Clark
John Ft. Schiott
Thomas Evan
J. G. Bedee
Lanne C
Stoneman
Board of Priestees
McePadden & Sheet
John H. Schlott
Freeport
Stephenson Street
Cherry
Liberty
Galana
Walnut
Adama
Adams Street
Stephenson and
Chicago
Vaonburen
Exchange Street
Aboya Mentonsd
Toway
Thomas Ngan
A. J
Clark
Pansawent
Pig Ton
Barun
Fire destroys Nathaniel Hunt shop in Arron city
A telegraph report states an extensive parts and machine shop owned by Nathaniel Hunt in Arron city was destroyed by fire. Losses are estimated at 20,000 dollars with an 85,000 dollar insurance, with inquiries ongoing into the blaze.
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Nathaniel Hn
Joss
Mols
Declaration on High Prices for Wheat and Farm Implements
Harris Wilmot and Co advertise high prices for wheat and farm tools. They tout cash breaking, one- and double-plows, with wheat as valuable as gold. Orders for breaking hoes and related goods must be placed by February 4.
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Wilmot
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