House approves partial appropriations for General Assembly
A House bill for partial appropriations to defray expenses of the General Assembly was taken up and passed after three readings with nays two. Richmond from the committee on incorporations reported a bill to incorporate boards of trade and chambers of commerce back without amendments, ordered to third reading. Witt moves the Senate into committee of the whole to consider a county courts bill, amendments made, amendments concurred, bill sent to a select committee of three, then adjourned.
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House
General Assembly
Richmond
Committee On Incorporations
Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce
Witt
Senate
Rose
Stuart
Committee On the Judiciary
Markley
Peoria
Phcip Sesson
Tichenor
Ames
Illinois House session notes on bills and adjournment
The January 11 1849 Illinois House convened with bills read and referred including a poll tax levy bill and railroad authorizations. Resolutions urged Congress to fund a Marine Hospital on Rock Island and grant land for railroads. Afternoon session approved measures under revised statutes, debated capital relocation, and discussed lodging costs for members amid sparse resources.
Illinois Senate Proceedings January 1849 Part One
In the Senate on Friday January 12 1849 prayers by Senator Richmond reports from committees on education and other bills read twice referred and sent to committees. A joint resolution urges liberal land donations for Illinois and Indiana railroads. afternoon session turns to amending the states interest law and mentions removal of the capital and appointing a superintendent of common schools. Several bills on mortgages recognizance county courts and fees are introduced read first time or referred. A Saturday morning session includes inviting General James Shields to the bar and actions on county courts and simplification of court practice with oral testimony in chancery cases. The session adjourns until two oclock with readings and readings to third.
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McDonough College
Linder
House of Representatives
Senate
General Assembly
Lisven
Thomas
Congress
Denny
Mississippi
Ohio
Illinois
Page
Yam Sea
Starkweather
Richmond
Cloud
Committee On Education
Institutions of Learning
Hardy
Supreme Court
Mardy
House
Ilinois
Indiana
Ames
Rives
Verner
Wilson
Rice
Walker
Morrison
James Shields
McRoberts
Committee On the Judiciary
Judiciary Committee
Rountree
Morris on leave bill to cut county expenses read second time
Mr Morris on leave moves a bill to reduce expenses of counties in this state and it is ordered for its second reading.
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Morris
Petitions Presented and Referred in the House
A Illinois House record from Saturday January 13, 1849 lists petitions from Scott County urging repeal of the usury law and from M Brayman regarding compensation for M Carpenter's estate, plus requests from Miss Anna Reed and the Will County teacher’s institute on school law and teacher wages. Several measures move to committee, including age of majority for females, districting, lighthouse bills, road law changes, and tax or fee adjustments.
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Keener
Scott County
Sherman
M. Brayman
M. Carpenter
Mr. Little
Anna Reed
Will County
Teacher's Institute
Jonathan Barnett
Committee On Education
Messrs. Sanger
Kelloge
Yates
Henderson
de Daviess
Keating
Committee On Finance
A. Ketzler
Cook County
Cochran
Morris
Page
Denio
Pry
Judiciary Committee
Justices of the Peace
Sconce
Bond
Justice of the Peace
In Senate Monday Address by Mr Smith Jan 15 1849
In Senate on Monday January 15 1849 Mr Smith offered the following motion or proposal during the session detailing an argument or inquiry. The fragment notes a procedural entry and signals a formal legislative action set to unfold in the upper chamber.
Change of school laws and railroad charter debated in Cass county
The House discussed bills from Cass and Clay counties including a school law change, a railroad charter, and authorizations to sell and lease school lands. A proposed act to modify murder punishment was opposed by Mr. Thomas who argued it would erode capital punishment. he moved to refer it to the committee of the whole with a day set for next Monday.
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Thomas
Cass County
Starkweather
Clay County
Edwards
Committee On Banks and Corporations
St. Clair
Bil
Bold California railroad plan from Mississippi near Grand Tower
A radical project proposes a direct western railroad from the Mississippi near Grand Tower in Illinois to California, with Chinese trade aims and a magnetic telegraph to run alongside. Advocates claim cheap construction using Missouri iron and Illinois coal, envisioning a vast line nearly west to San Francisco Bay.
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Caimorsis
California
China
Mississippi
Grand Tower
St. Louis
San Francisco Bay
Pilot Knob
South
Missouri
Ilinois
Iron Mountains
United States
Pacific Ocean
Puritan
Wisconsin cleric claims Williams is Louis XVI son
Rev Porter of Green Bay writes to Rev Peet of this village noting developments suggesting Rev Williams of this vicinity is the son of Louis XVI of France. The Beloit Journal comments that such paternity proof holds little value today as the old regime fades.
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Tun Sox
Louis XVI
Wisconsin
Porter
Green Bay
Peet
Williams
France
Europe
St. Louis
Charlemagne
Beloit Journal
Question on Senator Shields eligibility raised
Gen Sillimans remarks on Shields eligibility as U S Senator elect refer to constitutional requirements. A person must be a U S citizen or naturalized for nine years. Shields’ naturalization papers date nine years from October, but his Senate term starts March 4.
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Sillimans
Shields
U. S
Kentucky Legislature to elect Senator for full term
The Kentucky Legislature will elect a Senator for the full term on the 23d inst. It is believed Mr. Clay will be offered the office. The Gov Metcalf election filled the vacancy left by Mr. Crittenden's resignation, a vacancy that has been filled by the Governor's appointment up to now.
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Ma. Clay
Kentucky
Clay
Metcalf
Crittenden
County name change stirs Arkansas bill amendments
A historical note recalls a brief political move in Arkansas when a county formerly named Van Buren was renamed Cass. The bill’s amendments drew laughter, including a provision that children named Martin Willy Buren be renamed Lewis Cass.
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Arkansas
van Buren
Cass
Martin Willy Buren
Lewis Cass
Rumors Reach Clinton Bank of Columbus and Lafayette Bank
Rumors circulate unfavorably about the Clinton Bank of Columbus and the Lafayette Bank of Cincinnati Ohio. The伝 report notes market chatter and concerns affecting local banking confidence without detailing specific actions.
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Clinton Bank of
Columbus
Lafayette Bank of
Cincinnati
Ohio
Mt Carroll Agent Authorized for The Journal Subscriptions
G A Trorp of Mt Carroll is appointed as agent for The Journal in Freeport Illinois to recite subscriptions receive monies and conduct necessary business for the newspaper
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G. A. Trorp
Mt. Carroll
The Mileage Question in Congress and Greeley Scrutiny
Illinois members faced scrutiny over mileage charges to Congress as The New York Tribune and Congress debates sparked a reform push. The piece compares past and present miles billed, questions fairness, and advocates air-line mileage as a fairer standard while critiquing celebrates of Thomas Paine and Temperance principles.
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Greeley
New-York Tribune
Congress
Illinois
D. Charg
D. m
Sidney Breese
S. A. Douglass
J. Wentworth
T. J. Turner
A. Lincoln
R. Smith
O. B. Ficklin
JA. McClernand
W. A. Richardson
Mr. Greeley
Turner
California
Washington
Cape Horn
the Tribune
House
Senate
Cincinnati
Ohio
American Metropolitan Magazine applauded by Gia official
The American Metropolitan Magazine from Ishzu Post debuts with superior engraving and contributions from eminent writers. It promises high quality content at low prices, offering various subscription rates and urging advance payment to Israel Post at 950 Broadway New York.
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Ishzu Post
Union Magazine
Israel Post
Broadway
New York
Harvesting Machine by J H L & P Manly Proclaimed Top Invention
Advertisement highlights the Manly brothers harvesting machine described as the most complete with new arrangements. A test during last harvest reportedly demonstrated its improvements. Prospective buyers can view at Waddam's Grove in the county.
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Messrs. J, HL. & P. Manly
Waddam's Grove
Freeport Temperance Society Evidence Lecture Friday Evening
The Freeport Temperance Society calls citizens to attend a Friday Evening lecture by C A Clark, hoping for a full house after small audiences for prior talks by James Turner and Gen Scoville. The editor urges respect for the cause and notes Clark’s qualifications to engage and inform attendees.
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Freeport Temperance Society
James ‘Lurner
Gen. Scoville
C. A. Clark
Clark
Estrays should be advertised locally for owner recovery
The Chicago Democrat and many state papers urge advertising estrays in county papers rather than Springfield. Local papers are seen as more efficient at restoring to rightful owners, with less expense and trouble for notice and recovery under the current estray law.
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Chicago Democrat
West
Springfield
State Register
My Old Friends Visit to General Taylor in New Orlean
Solon Robinson describes his visit to General Taylor at the White House garrison in Baton Rouge. He reports Taylor’s views on office appointments, party representation, and opposition to patronage politics, asserting Taylor aims for an inclusive Whig presidency and opposition to slavery expansion in new territories. Robinson notes Taylor’s age, vigor, and thoughtful conversation, adding he seeks no office beyond advancing his agricultural interests.
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Baton Rouge
White House
Washington
Gen. Taylor
Locofucos
Taylor
Congress
Texas
General Taylor
State 1
Solon Robinson
Rumor of Cuba Negotiations Divides U S Party
Telegrams from Washington note renewed suspicion over government talks on Cuba acqusition. The Courier and Enquirer reports indicate the White House may have instructed inquiries, sparking division among Whigs and Free Democrats as lawmakers weigh public stance and potential disclosures.
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Cuna
United States
Washington
Courier and Enquirer
Cuba
Miller
White House
Bent
Hamlin
Niles
Camron
Mt.4
Ding
Wylse
Dent of the Bank of Missouri Named
James Hughes is noted as having been chosen dent of the Bank of Missouri. The brief item confirms Hughes holds a leading role at the bank, with no further context on duties or date provided.
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Per James Hughes
The
Bank of Missouri
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