Illinois Senate Debates Liquor Bill and Rail Proposals
The Illinois Senate debates the liquor bill with amendments while reviewing railroad measures, including extensions for the Central Railroad Co and the Galena and Southern Wisconsin Railroad. The House passes several acts to incorporate railroads and charter local institutions, with adjournment to Monday. Governor Matteson commends officials and requests social courtesies at his residence.
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Tha
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Judd
Goff Matteson
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Sprinericup
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Matteson
Galena and Southern Wisconsin Railroad
Galena
Quincy
Northern Cross‘r. R.co
Board of Supervisors
la Salle County
Jevy
Illinois Liberal Institute
Sangamon Hous Co
Ohio River
Wabash
Late Whig Party Extinct? Yet Voters Tell Different Tale
An analysis from the London Examer discusses the fading Whig label after the recent election. It notes Scott’s large popular vote despite 296 electoral votes for Pierce and argues the Whig party is not truly dead as popular support surged for Scott and the Democratic rise came largely from the Free Soil split. If votes were by state or general tally, Pierce would lack a majority, while under states allocation he gains a nine tenths majority of electoral votes, suggesting the Whig demise is overstated. The article cites New York as a key example of shifting political dynamics.
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Whig Party
London
United States
Scott
Pierce
Gen
Payley
Polk
Harrison
Wiig
Dew
Seart
Besauses
I Hial
Cass
Free Suit Party
Stetes
New York
Self-Defense and Reputation Inquiry in Rock River Context
A letter attacks a published document alleging the writer’s dishonesty, defending personal integrity and challenging the veracity of the committee of arbiters. The author cites church figures, building committees, and local associates to refute claims, vows to abide by arbitration, and points to involvement in a religious revival and community matters in Peru and Freeport.
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Stephenson County
Rock River Conference
Brother Haney
Dh, Crews
C. C. Best
A. 1S
Phelps
Peru
Proeport
Fharl
AL. Keimbill
Juhia Conté
Rene
A. Calkins
Freeport
Mary
Barkley
Frevport
Aid Ley
Sweet
Praeton
Ayala
Freeport Printing Office Offers Broad Printing Services
A Freeport notice advertises a printing shop expanding its offerings to include all kinds of printing from posters and books to tickets and bills. It invites customers to call or visit to inspect specifications, prices, and capabilities.
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Blake
Ericsson's New Caloric Engine Promises Steam-Free Power
A long article extols Captain Ericsson's new caloric engine, citing trials, fuel savings, and reduced danger of explosions. It notes the inventor's Swedish origin, decades of effort, and praise from the New York press. The piece also mentions related railway and ship developments and a harsh critique of Lecturera John Van Buren and Tammany politics.
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Ericson
Thall
Oro Jong
Ericsson
Sweden
United States
N. ¥. Times
N. Y
Teibuno
New York
Lhe
Savanna Branch Railroad stock report and plans
Freeport January 26 1653 by order of the Board P Knowlton President outlines stock subscriptions and calls to fund the Savanna Branch Railroad linking the Mississippi to Chicago and the East. Preliminary surveys indicate a 35 mile line at about 20 000 per mile total around 700 000 with operation aimed by August 1854.
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L. W. Guiteau
Savanna
Singh
Clitteia
Parsons
Cmntry
Abe Hor
Anid Road
Busi- Nbs
Uiroetora
Galena
Chicapotion
Great
Mississippi
Boston
New York
Woard
A. Knowlton
Freeport
Savanna Brch Railroad Company
Chicago
Mississippi River
J. van Nortwick
Eay
Local Rail Contracts Reported With Accident
The article notes an accident on a railroad contract two miles west of town where ash collapse injured seven workers. Foreman precautions are questioned. It also records cloaks and a watch theft, with John Johnson held for further questioning after sheriff custody and magistrate review.
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Brodkin
Willay
Savanna
Thair Center
Bap
Messrs. Woon & Pins
Lmes
Min
Waits Glover
Mr. Darwin
Rockford
D. Arrestood
Roitzell
Johnson
Esq. Smith
Election of Savannah Branch Rail Road Directors
Stockholders at Freeport met on the 26th inst. and elected D A Knowlton Martin Geo Purington Situs D Clark Lymon G Bronson John J Addams Cedarville John B Turner Drown Thomas Dyer E S Wartsworth Chicago Charles Walker Wueh T Dickey Porter Sargent Savanna Officers elected: D A Knowlton President and acting Director John Van Nortwick Chief Engineer L W Guiteau Secretary and Treasurer Damns Institute meeting to discuss Cromwell life and times with W J Johnson Address and a question on abolishing the death penalty for criminal offences.
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Savanna’ Branch Rail Road Company
Martin
Geo. Purington
Situs
D. Clark
Lymon G. Bronson
John
Addams
Cedarville
John B. Turner
Eee i Drown
Thomas Dyer
A. Knowlton
John van Nortwick
L. W. Guiteau
Scence Vs HumBug in Freeport Journal Letters
A reader from Freeport praises the Prairie Democrat editorials and mocks a Science critique in last week’s Journal. The writer commends improved typography, jokes about editorial skill, and lampoons logic grammar and rhetoric in a lengthy seventy line article.
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Hile
Danials
Warner Equityl
NY State Cabinet Choice Sparking National Debate
A Buffalo Commercial report on President Pierce discusses selecting a cabinet without alienating allies, noting New York's potential impact on party unity. The piece argues the drama could shift New York away from the administration and toward opposition, stressing the Empire State’s interest in remaining Whig.
Prize Essay on Advertising and a Sheriff’s Writ
A merchant distrusts advertising but learns its power after a sheriff’s sale leads to a profitable daily sale. He later embraces advertising to attract more goods and customers, pays off debts, and becomes a prosperous, sensible man.
One Good Effect On Currency Agitation
The currency debates in newspapers and in session have driven heavy remittances to merchants from country customers. This relief will ease money pressure and enable safe, liberal spring business. Support for restrictive laws remains general if fair and reasonable, not extreme.
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Mu. Kop
U S Senator Elections Across Several States
U S Senate elections result in replacements and re-elections across multiple states. Democrats and Whigs secure seats in Georgia Massachusetts New Hampshire Louisiana and more with Thomas Douglas and others re-elected or substituted as vacancies arise.
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Dunngtal
Berrien
Whille New Mimpshire
Atherton
Fie Atolisionist
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Spruance
South Carolina
Meyang
Lowa
George W. Jones
U. Ady
California News Roundup From San Francisco to New York
News from San Francisco reports a two million dollar gold shipment and high flour prices affecting miners across mining regions. Other items note earthquakes at Acapulco, a British ship offshore, and piracy near Ningpo. Legislative debate in the federation touches on repealing General Banking Law, while Carroll County in California prospers with timber water power and new settlements. Negotiations with Nicaroagua over Mr Morelly’s envoy recall wind through diplomatic notes and recalls in Washington.
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