Ashland memories and tribute to Henry Clay’s legacy
A traveler from Ashland, Lexington, and Louisville recounts visits to Ashland, Clay’s home, noting portraits, a silver vase, and the old chair. He recalls Henry Clay’s leadership at Buena Vista, the wartime circle with Webster and others, and reflects on Clay’s death, Kentucky pride, and Davenport era reverence.
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Ashland
Lexington
Dhencea BartopseMy
Cincinnetie
la Belle Viviere
Louiaville
Ourelay
Galt House
Loneville
Kentucky
Card
Washington
New York
Henry
Buena Vista
Webster
Ponprexter
Miss‘tsippi
Swenpy
King’s Mountain
Crrrrenven
Coomus
Villanes
Milky Way
Eirele
Plymouth
New England
Henry Choyawatta
New Liquor Law Passed in Illinois
Reports from Springfield say the Legislature enacted a new temperance law restricting sale of intoxicants to licensed sellers and prohibiting sales in quantities under 18 gallons. It authorizes license fees and board controls, with penalties for violations. The paper criticizes licensing and urges temperance supporters to oppose licenses and elect temperate supervisors. A citizens committee will fund prosecutions for violations.
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Springfield
Board of Supervisors
Hoover
Maine
Friends of Temperance
Plac
Consscration of Episcopal Church in this place
The new Episcopal Society church was consecrated on Wednesday the 16th inst Bishop Whitehouse officiated assisted by Rev Mr Benedict of Galena Ray Mr McKeown of Milan and Rev Mr Bently of this place The Dedication Sermon from Eph 1 10 praised as powerful and eloquent The exercises were highly interesting The society and pastor Mr Bently deserve credit for the neat commodious house of worship Though not strong in numbers the building is nearly free from debt indicating local liberality
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Episcopal Society
Bently
Odd Fellows Festival Delight at Local Hall
A large turnout of Odd Fellows members and guests enjoyed a festive evening at the order’s hall with a grand supper, cakes, ice cream, and oysters carved for attendees. The event received high praise for its organization and social success, with wishes for many future gatherings. In Galena a man named Weston was stabbed on the 28th by Cooper after an insulting remark at table. Weston was wounded just below the hips. Cooper’s intent to kill appeared to be present.
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Ilamiet
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Grth
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Dag
Order Deseriva
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Weston
Cooper
Cooper Iis
Mansuan Daynau
Fyorgnon
Marechal Haynau
Florence
Baye
Jack Cade
Buzzuofi
Hungary
Dupre
Brescia
African Colonization Bill Advances in New York Senate
A bill seeks six dollars for each colored resident about ten years old or twenty five dollars if younger to fund voluntary emigration to Liberia. The Governor Lieutenant Governor Comptroller and Attorney General would oversee the payments and emigration, possibly via the New York Colonization Society. New Jersey Maryland and Virginia have similar appropriations.
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New York Senate
Liberia
New York Colonization Society
New Jersey
Maryland
Virginia
Vermont
Scc
Maine
Tunitaatéd Magazine February number reviewed
The February issue of Tunitaatéd Magazine is praised for its high quality engravings and varied illustrations including King John and Magna Charta, Lima views, Peruvian Minor, Fontenay, La Vendee, St Pauls Cathedral interment of Wellington, and American Antiquities. It features strong literary contributions and useful content. Subscriptions are 3 per year or 25 cents per issue from Alexander Montgomey at 17 Spruce Street New York.
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Ant
John
Qdordin
Lima
Wiktte Russelli Stow
Fontenay
Vendee
Fragmented 19th Century newspaper notices mix garbled editorials
A jumble of editorials, notices, and brief items covers complaints about local craftsmen, upcoming literary magazines, travel notes, political updates on New Jersey senators, Texas Indian affairs, a lecture on abolition, and expected visitors. Names, places, and dates drift amid distorted text, creating a mosaic of period concerns and public notices.
Freeport Imperance Society Meeting Notice
A meeting of the Freeport Imperance Society is announced for Tuesday evening next the 22nd in the basement of the M.Chreh. Members are asked to attend due to important business to be transacted. A separate note mentions a telegraph line project from the Mississippi River to San Francisco using gutta percha insulation and trenching, with producers offering to furnish certain services for months.
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Freeport Imperance Society
M.chreh
Suprigancan
Egrary
Lafoya Vorgross
Mississippi River
San Fradgisco
Iit
Revolution thoughts from Mexico City January news
From Mexico City dated January 20 reports that the capital backed the revolution after a clash with Congress. On January 19 President Cevallos cleared the chamber with bayonets and a decree called a National Convention for June 14 to reform the Constitution and elect a new president, while ordering troops to engage Uraga forces. Two newspapers advocate Santa Anna's return.
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Orueans
porAauilla
Vera Cruz
Cevalog
Congress
BNO
gaGw
Uraga
N. Y
Tinos
Cabinet formation and Pidree departure reported
Gen Pidree is en route to Washington with a private secretary, amid public demonstrations in Boston. Reports say he will stay in Boston tonight, Cabinet picks to be announced by March ath. Ohio Senate considers extending rights in a separate resolution.
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Pidree
Washington
Concoup
Secor
Rotary
Opry Webster
Boston
Ion
Herco
State School Fund Totals and County Allocations Described
The report details the State School Fund totaling 961,604 07 with divisions: Seminal Fund proper 163,490 98, revenue 935,592 52, College fund 59,738 87 Seminary lands sale 92,682 10. It notes 1852 interest of 56,888 59 with one fourth percent for the Peas and Dumb Asylum and the balance distributed to counties by white children under twenty-one. State Fund 951,504 07. County Fund 50,000 00. Township Fund 62971 502 66. Ad valorem tax raised in forty-six counties 51,101 14, funds for school houses and teachers. In twenty counties no tax. eight counties township treasurers faced deficits. Average monthly male teacher pay 47 64 and female pay 1082. 197,306 50 expended on teachers wages across fifty-nine counties.
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Tlloit
College
Peas and Dumb Asylum
Uunt Popaip
Houade
Senatas
Senate
Mitman
Logan
Nixon
Cochran
Messrs
Gillespie
Gridley
Plato
Bryan
Kuykendall
Peesond
Notioes
Themeadlyes
Shinpbuster Law aims to curb illegal currency
The synopsis outlines a bill requiring 50000 dollars in stock deposits with the Auditor before incorporation under the General Banking Law, banning nonsecured or foreign currency, with strict enforcement by Bank Commissioners, liquidation of violators, and an August 1 effective date. It also details penalties, invalid payments, and compelled witness competence in lawsuits.
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Iwinvis
Apocio
States
Territorius
District of Columbia
Canada
Illinois
Sui
Iinois
Chicago Journal
Counting the Votes for President in the House
A condensed account of the February 6 counting of presidential ballots in the House of Representatives. The Clerk was asked to inform the Senate that the House is prepared to receive the joint session to count votes for President and Vice President, per law. The ceremony included Senate leaders, the President, and the Speaker taking their seats as the process commenced.
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House of Representatives
Franklin Pierge Ler
Dates
Tennessee
Senate
House
United States
Paul
Hue
Count of Electoral College Voted for President Pierce
In a joint meeting of the Senate and House, tollers from both chambers opened certificates as states were read. The Senate presiding officer announced Franklin Pierce of New Hampshire as President-elect and William Rufus King as Vice President-elect, concluding the electoral count and adjourning.
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Senate
Chandler and Jones
Temi
House
Atchison
United States
Ifo
Maine
Massachusetts
Neott
Hale
Elovters
Ifu
William Rufus King
Illinois Legislature Reports Busy Session and Debates
The Illinois legislature faces a busy week with the General Banking law under scrutiny by the Select Committee, amendments expected, and possible resistance to repeal. Debates cover inland rail expansion, taxation, and social policy as lawmakers push through local measures and budget items.
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Senate
Gillespie
C. Me. G
le Wis
Wynn
Madison
Ifo
Committee On
Iouse
Bellville Eastern
Yeas
Terre Haute
Vandalia
Bellevilla
Norwood
Springfield
Bank repudiations bar multiple Chicago and regional lenders
The St Louis Board of Brokers on Monday the 14th rejected issuance of paper by numerous banks and lenders. Firms barred include Bank of the Metropolis and Bank of Washington, plus Catriotia Bank and Farmers and Mechanics Bank in Georgetown, with many others across Illinois Indiana Ohio and New Orleans blocked as unregistered or insolvent.
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St. Louis
District of Columbia
Bank of the Metropolis
Bank of Wahington
Catriotia Bank
Washington City
Farmers’ and Mechanics’ Bank
Georgetown
Illinois River Bank
Peru
M. B. Osborne's Chucks
Rock
Ilinoiss Merchants’ and Mechanics’ Bank of Chicago
Ill
Bank of Commerce
Chicago
Chicago Bank of T. I. Bureh & Co
Little Walls
N.Y
Bank of Chicago
Sith Paine & Co
Memphis Savings Institution
Memphi
Teunnessee
Exchange Bank
New Orleans
Oraco Bun
Jat Barker
Whio Savings Institution
Tiffin
Ohio
Winois and Rock River Railroad Co
I’ox River Bank
Dundes
Oswego and
Indiana Plank Road Co
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
Quincy, IL
Logansport Insurance Co
Union Plank Road Co
Michigan City
Ind
Belvidere Bank
Alexander Neely
Pittfield
Mass
of Richmond's Exchange Bank
Wingonain
Tilinvia Safety Fund Co
Naperville
Oswego
Viank Road Co
Ehocks
Yoliet, Lt
Earthquake Indicators and Public Land Figures Cited
The Philadelphia Enquirer notes a vast public land figure at 126 dollars per acre, questioning costs vs value. It also reports on a Paris Academy… magnetist claim that a magnet suspended iron powder signals earthquakes, citing Col Espinosa and Argentine experiences.
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Philadelphia Enquirer
Venturt
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