Soldier warrants and land reform fight in Congress
In a fiery speech, Hon. Thomas Birch critiques brokers who block assignability of land warrants for old Mexican and frontier soldiers. He argues the government and veterans gain little from blocking transfers, exposes broker influence, and laments Interior Department interference. Also notes artist Thomas Birch dies in Philadelphia at 72.
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Lemarké
John. Wentworth
Illinois
Bowteos
Cothratchid
Cetcheta
Congress
United States
Howe
House
IJ Couse
Senate
Conrove
Iosep Agaignables
Great Britain
Capitol
Law of the Land
Secretary of the Interior
Hall
Fyllustons
Andrefore
Fittmore
Secretary of State
Secretary of the
South Carolina
Virginia
New Hampshire
Missouri Legislature Result Echoes Party Rift
On the seventh the Missouri Legislature recorded challenge results for senator seats. Grievs led with 78 votes, Benton had 64, Greene opposed Benton with 1 vote, reflecting divisions within the party and region.
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Missouri Bexatore
Missouri
Griev
Benton
Greene
anti-Benton
Rediscovered Cure Boasts Bacon Based Remedy
The article touts a newly found cure for a scarlet fever like illness discovered in Cincinnati. It claims the remedy involves rubbing the patient with bacon and herb infusions and is hailed as a frost free treatment by supporters.
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Cincinnati
Grase
Galena Daily Advertiser
Carroll
Governor Opposes Delay in Constitutional Amendments and Debt Plan
The governor urges the legislature to amend the constitution to define a constitutional majority and speed funding of state debt via bonds, warning against delaying bills. He notes issues with canal and tax funding, calls for home stead exemptions, and favors orderly debt management over repudiation while criticizing banking opposition and cautioning on state revenue sufficiency.
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Muttage
Congress
Whdo Tv
Cairo
Pimage Fec Momeridy
Fllinois
Tarin
Broger
Thyréhy
Éefiand
Leyn-wade
Bex
Wich & Comnon
Vary Name
Paspet
Illinois
Boy Dies After Falling Into Adams County Well
A two to three year old boy, son of John Hostetter Jr. of Adams County, Pa., fell into a well near his home and died despite rescue attempts. The incident prompts calls to close open wells with planks. The report also notes Mexican War costs and other local notices including rattlesnake sightings, a fatal accident near Wolf Creek Wisconsin, and readers’ letters about railroad coverage.
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John Hostetter
Adams County
Hanover_ Spectator
Wolf Creek
Wisconsin
Shullsburgh
Central Rail Road routes debated in Illinois politics
The piece surveys rail line choices for a western branch from Cairo toward Chicago and Galena, urging a Rock River Valley route to link with the Valley road and reduce independent western surveys. It notes legislative petitions, partisan pressures, and mentions possible gubernatorial contenders amid Democratic factionalism in Galena.
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Central Railroad
Cairo
Ohio
Mississippi
Chicago
Galena
Rock River Valley
State Line
Rock
Eland
G.4. O
Central
Throuch
Dison
Landa
Central road plan pushes rail corridor through Illinois
The Rock River Valley letters urge a central Illinois trunk line to connect north south and east west. It would cross Illinois center, link Wisconsin timber supplies with southern markets, and reduce costs by avoiding detours. A Janesville meeting is planned to organize a regional push with Rock River Valley delegates.
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Galena
Séelf
Illinois
Wisconsin
Beloit
Madigan
Fort Wangbago
Wisconsin River
Mississippi
Rock River Valley
Janesville
Stockyard Forum
Aspirants for State Governorship in 19th Century Letter
A verbose letter outlines Democratic primary contenders led by Gov Wells and Lieutenant Governor McMurray, with supporters for other figures like Col. John Denton and Judge Peters. The author notes regional support splits, Northern versus Southern loyalties, and hints at future updates as the convention approaches.
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Hamad
Will
Omer
Hin
Saheee
Morehern
Gov
Wells
Koh
Robert Smith
Madison
Newton Cloud
Morgan
McMurray
Murray McConnell
Peters
Peoria
Metinom
Illinois Legislature Receives Sundry Petitions and Bills
The Illinois House debated petitions from local communities on hydraulics and alcohol sales, and heard several bills from committees. Actions included readings on banking, road tolls, and a justice system extension, with rescheduled dates due to illness among members.
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Illinois
Hovst
Maxwell
Bebe the Houte
Wi ‘Ige
la Gil County
Caldwell
Gilatin
Morgan
Detriteh
Billis
Georgetown
Jerseyville Plank Road “Company
Haynie
Tees
Murphy
Shrivel Elin Bridge
Dyer
Committee of Banks
My. Evierson
Mr. Hudges
Singleton Ain
la Salle
Knapp
Janek
Senate
Morridon
Gillespie
Judd
Mattison
Ugh Coun
Martino Ton
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Philadelphia
the Journal
Tattiz
Rolligh
Lasbatt
Lawel
Freasery
Aceme
Hay
John Wentworth
D. M. Wilson
Serviarie
Mr. Eniron
Champaigne
LCN Cork
Privike- Path Iender
Michigan South RR. Company
Judds
Michigan C. R. R. Co
Michigan C. R. BR. Co
Ibis
Awhy
Tam
Baltimore Standard
Merthera
Heig'pa
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