Broad endorsement of General Taylor's Message stance
The piece lauds General Taylor's Message as firm and patriotic, noting broad national support. It praises the tone over lengthy arguments, highlights proposals like postage reduction, tariff modification, an agricultural bureau, Pacific railroad surveys, and river and harbor appropriations, and defends U S foreign policy and Nicaragua treaty talks while urging Congress to back domestic industry and continued improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feadera
Whig Party
Washington
Traylor i
Pacific Railroad
Nicaragua
Inter-Oceanic Canal
Congress
Siver
Views on California and New Mexico Slavery Question
The text discusses President Taylor and northern sentiment on extending slavery, backing California’s admission with a free constitution, and preferring Supreme Court decision in New Mexico. It argues the President won’t veto Congress on antislavery measures and expects a prohibitory stance if slavery is considered, citing confidence in executive restraint and future hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houbé
Genk. Taylor
California
Mexico
Congress
Santion
Election of Cobb as Speaker Follows Political Strife
The House elected Cobb of Georgia as Speaker by a narrow margin after a rule change allowing a plurality. The move reflects Free Soilers and Southern Whigs influence. The piece criticizes extremes on slavery and urges committees to maintain independence and patriotism to aid administration.
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Cobb
Georgia
Winthrop
Whig Party
House
Free Soilers
Free States
Downs
Louisiana
Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
The Parksman Murder and Webster Verdict Rumors
The Coroner's Jury, after ten days, rendered a verdict against Professor Webster in the Dr. Parkman case. Rumors of recent developments circulate, with strong circumstantial evidence cited, while friends seek alternative explanations. Public excitement endures as inquiries proceed and notes on the case remain secret until the Grand Jury meeting. Also rumored, Hungarian refugees have been sent to Baghdad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Parkman
Webster
Hin
Hanome
Brown is elected speaker but falls short by two votes
Fragmentary report from the 1849 House of Representatives shows William J. Brown believed elected as speaker by Democrats amid a volatile scene. The tally reveals 112 votes for Brown with two needed for a majority, while Whigs and Free Soilers react with dismay as Stanly of North Carolina urges compromise.
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Alin
Mascathusetts
Brown
North Carolina
Stanly
Denmark
Ag.d
Tall of Representatives
Afr. Meade
Virginia
North
Congress
Mr. Root
Ohio
Root
Duer
N.Y
Mr. Duer
Mr. Meade
Meade
New York
Baker
Georgia
Rockford Convention Aids Western Rail Project
A 1849 meeting of Winnebago County citizens recommends a loan to fund rail construction westward through Boone Ogle and Winnebago counties. A Jan 12 stockholders meeting in Freeport aims to choose delegates to the Rockford Convention and advance the railroad toward Lake Michigan and the Mississippi.
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Rockrorp
Citizens County
Cenber
Winacbagy
Hephenson
Boone, Ogle
St. Abi
Rockford
Ay Ting
Boliett
le Conney
Lake
Mississippi
Lwe
Selden M. Church
Jason Marsh
Alden
Thomas
Peter B
Johnson
D-Robertson
Cours
Freeport
Saturdy
John A. Clark
D. A. Knowlton
O.H. Wright
R. McConnell
T. Pollock
J.H. Addams
Fastrocky
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W. B. Sloan
Emmett & Bastress
Laci Mensa
Drag
Statos
Sloan
Dr Trark
Gronar Turner
Welle Et
Chicago
Galena
Gaona
Ivan Davis
Til
W.B. Sloan
Grand Depot
Lake St
Illinois
Stonn
AU Lake Street
Sunoyass
Wis
Hanford
Sioan
B. Ostrander
Wankesha Denier
Wisconsin
Doda “Sloan
Crowner New Berlin
Alu
Mulion Co
W. A. Dick
Arolan & Co
Copperas Creek Landing
Wupple & Dwire
Kanoco
Nour Lewis Lester
Brosne
Paylor
Gopher
Ae L. &. Bartlett
Hicazo
Quedieines
Meuren
Waliey de
Shaffer & Brubaker
Paxneravasta
Philadelphia
Dey Goons
Arhong Ynich Ayabe
Ted” Clotte
Srugerelt
Stephenson
Knowlton
Dec
Freeport Cash Store
J. K. Brewsren
Esq. Smith
A. W. Rice
J. Montelius
Cedarville
Recorder's Office
Chicago Rail Road
Orvier
Csnena & Cuesdo KR. R. Co
Glens
Creck
F. Lowe
Galena and
Chicago Union Rail Road Company
Flynn
Careuit
Brephenton
Minois
Robert Schum
Robert Sedam
Wits Finst
Srconn
Stephonson
State of Mines
Anvana
KR. Sedan
Cedar Creek Mills
Robert Sedan
Vondue
Peemaber Nuat
John 1 Appams
Jad. Porgans
LA Gore
Lhhoaltse
Stephenson Cg
Decouncil
Tha Co
Said County
Syeeport
Heaney
Acder
Mary Thomas
Opton Rat Ting
U. Wright
Lea
Fuster & Bystiees
Sal
Keavent & Bastien
Reécive Ney
Tranand
G. C. Trorr
Mt. Carrot
Mortsaur
F. Downs
Aliday
J. Anonnws
Linus Agnnews
Yellow Creek
Puttin
Mrttzist
Iscitzell
A Milla
R. Bancock
Onieco
de. Cotvrn
Eleroy
W. Hagann
Hock Run
G. B. Easmwan
S. M. Junker
Baplo
Point
B. i. Anueny
Elizabeth
Parksman
Apis
Bagdad
Key
Cittxee
Will County’ Telegraph
Tia
G. D. A. Parks
Ef M. Moca
Telegraph
Corie
Ht S. Wright
Santatn’s
Sartain
Taynee Wise
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