Benton on the Pacific Railroad and Indian Lands
Col Benton speaks at Jefferson City on the Pacific road to California and Indian titles west of Missouri. He argues the route should follow the straight line, clarifies land titles, and notes most western lands are U S territory open to settlement, urging support for the Great Central Railroad along a central route from Missouri to the head of the Huerfane.
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Benton
Cole County
Jetterson
Geatieuek
Missouri
Prunt
Pacific
California
Albuquerqua
Sonora
Canada
New Caledonia
Rocky Mountains
United States
India
Great Piatte
Kansas
Arkansas
Red River
Kansas River
Republican
Smoky Hill
Missouri Line
Bree Purchase
United States Territory
Mude
Bart
Great Territory
States
Reverves
Grante
Kaneos
Neosho
Osage
Smoky Hill Fork
Highapoo
Upper
Republican Forks
Platte
Santa Farol
Huerfane
St. AS
Misouri
Great Central Railroad
Mapa
San Francisco
Kaneas
Pueblos
Congress
Tuowas H. Benton
Lime Township
Carroll County
Ulinis
Trout i
Chicago, Inet Air Line
Gbouy Axee
Uhnois Central
Dan
of Ag
Mt. Carrol
Stare
Erie railroad accident near Susquehanna claims many lives
The Telegraph reports a Friday night Erie railroad crash east of Susquehanna on a heavy freight train. A foreman was killed outright after his head was blown off by the engine, with four others dead and several injured. Affected passengers were known to ride on engine tenders.
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Erie
Susquehanna
Jeff Susquehanny
Chicago
Eraima
N.Y. & Erie Rra
KitLep
New York & Hiro
Fourth of July Celebration Planned in Freeport
The Freeport Journal reports a large county meeting at the Court House approving a July 4 celebration in Stephenson County. Orator Burke, famed for liberty advocacy, will speak, joined by German orator Wagoner. Dinner by P Horner & Co. Tickets fifty cents at town hotels. event aims to honor the nation and its founders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courthlouse
Stephenson
Burke
Wagoner
P. Horner & Co
Stephenson House
Opening Date for World’s Fair Exhibition
The announcement fixes the opening of the Exhibition of the Industry of all Nations in New York for July 15. The directors explain delays and praise the giant project, hoping for a successful public debut and credit for steady efforts in this monumental enterprise.
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Industry of All Nations
New York
Roadwork Near Rockford Accelerates Toward Freeport
Progress on the road is rapid with track laid two miles west of Rockford and a large force finishing grading and tie laying. Bridges at the Pivketoniea crossing may cause delays, but arrangements are under way to complete them quickly, signaling renewed company activity and urging local business readiness for car service.
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Freeport
Rockford
Wak
Eresport
Dean
Buckery
Biskeye
Lancuetore
Cedarville
Wilcoxon
Basbyrg
Buckeye
Lancaster
Snyder's
Cedar‘Willy
Wisconsin Street
Bie Rom
Hopi Ngyone
John
Circular praise for a Republican State Department policy
The piece lauds a State Department circular defending American ministers abroad and condemning court etiquette at European monarchies. It praises Republican principles, notes satisfaction among the American people, and contrasts official conduct with Congress pay.
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Masey
Europe
Popular monthly illustrated periodicals advertised
The sixth issue of a premier illustrated album is available at 3.00 per album. Alexander Montgomery publishes a practical second number in New York. Godey’s Lady’s Book June issue is described with new volume and handsome illustrations. Annual subscriptions to the Lady’s Book and Journal at 3.60, or Lady’s Book for 2.00. Amnon’s Howe Magazine for July is praised as affordable and well illustrated at 2.00 per year.
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Ant
Tertha
Alexander Montgomeryi
New York
Portiak Fovcaron
A. Montgomery
Goney
Godey
Amnon
Howe Magazine
Panion
Celebration Meeting Formed For Freeport Fourth Of July
A June 17 public meeting at the Freeport Court House organized by Judge Farwell to plan Independence Day events. Committees named for chaplain, orators, readers, refreshments, music, finance, and general arrangements with an order of exercises and a procession set for July 4 1853, including cannon salute and statewide participation.
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Freeport
Court House
Farwell
M. Sheete
George Ordway
Reso’res
Citi
Stephenson County
United States
Eltreets
M. Sheetz
O. P. Burnside
Tlr. Wheeler
J. O. P. Burnside
Geo Ordway
E. AL. Hyde
L. L. Munn
M. Hettinges
C. A. Sheetz
Charles Pratt
Peter Kobler
E. Burke
I. M. Sheet
Aimes Dean Cannon
Bey
Danner
Stephenson Street
Galena Street
Charlay Best
H. M. Bhortz
P. Kueche
Edmund Burke, Esq
Wim. Wazener
MM Bright
Jung
B. Farwell
Milf
Julius Smith
Reg
Drunkard Leagues a Moral War Amid Vermont Reform
A Vermont trip shows peace under a sobriety regime where alcohol laws reduce inebriety and aid orphans, while a Freeport reader urges statewide abstinence. Letters discuss road issues near Lancaster and road taxes, with plans for volunteer work and subscriptions to improve infrastructure and bridges.
Mexican and California News from New Orleans Papers
Reports from Mexican and California fronts up to the 36th ultimo. Conflicts persist between Garry, Velico Agenta troops, and citizens. On the night of the 15th, eleven soldiers’ bodies were recovered. By the 18th, Master Levasseur claimed the Expedition of Cougn Raoussas Bouthon dispersed before Tuesday. The Ranudaet said he planned to quarrel with the Mexican government but would desist if passports were granted. He is en route to Mexico. government plans to use him in service. A decree ordered cayques payments to the National Treasury. Puero Fuelo Guiierres returned to Musica after leaving Tohauncpeo. Representatives of the Sjua Company. Galveston datey to the Byingt. Gane Clarke, Paine, Groewly, and Clark arrived in New York to survey railroad routes through Texas. They proceed to Fort Graham to meet General Rusk. The Gallover subsided. Gen Versifor Smith arrived in Galveston en route to the July ble Minis.
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Mexico
New Orleans
O Union
Garrig
Velico Agenta
Ite
Dgorpo
Pon Roi Fuelo Guiierres
Musica
Poasgasion
Cho Leghaqua
Tohauncpeo
Sjua Company
Galveston
Byingt
Arg Povelyod
Gane Clarke
N. Ya
Paine
Via
EL Wyne
Versifor. Smith
Diplomatic Attire Rules for American Representatives
The 1853 guidance from the Department of State urges American diplomats abroad to adopt simple local dress when possible, restricting courtly rituals and diplomatic warfare practices. It warns against foreign clerks handling secretary duties, stresses secrecy, and requires ministers to authenticate passports with their signatures to prevent improper delegation.
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Washington
United States
Jude
Freien
de Franklin
Mistury
Hurain
Wattuivs
Legation
Avis
Svelok
W. LL. Mater
Freeport Town Proceedings 1853 Trustees Meet and Ordinances
The June 11 1853 meeting of the Freeport Corporation Board of Trustees elected A W Rice as President Pro Tem and audited bills for H M Sheetz George Ordway and W P ant. Ordinances prohibit private wells on streets, regulate rail right of way, license billiard rooms, and impose penalties for Sabbath violations and disorderly conduct.
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Torspay
A. W. Rice
John Back
W. P. Huns
John Bleek
H. M. Sheetz
Goorge Ordway
W. P.ant
Timbor
Plunk
Francie Foley
Freeport
Perons
Freesport
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Galena and Chicago Union Railroad Company
Santa Ja
Town of
Clark
Penstocs
Dha
of Trustees Sail
Viconse
Pablo
Billiard and burying ground ordinances pass despite chaos
The Freeport board enacts fines for keeping gaming tables and unauthorized graves in the old burying ground. Violations incur five dollar fines per offense and per day for continued activity. The June 17 minutes note adjournment to July 1853. Also reports an NY & Erie Railroad accident killing 11 and injuring many, plus Mississippi River improvements and coal purchases for the Japan Squadron.
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Erie Railroad
Florerpui
Llingis
Boveh
Freeport Journal
Illinois
Worlds Fair
Union Railroad
Maj. Sherman
Newport
R. I
Fort Knelling
Minnesota
Pia
Froeport
Morris
Ooak County Circuit Court
Michigan Central
Norther Judling & Southern Michigan
Graham
WH. M. Sueers
Granuz
Secretarios
Tiemorgusate of
Phi ‘Or
Etwaliog
Communications
Pothpan
N. Y
Forron
Republic
Emda
Ruth
Alcohol
Vermont
Lil
Barrimoye
Old Burying Ground
John Black
A. W. Rich
MM. Briar
Keokuk
Upper Mississippi
van Antwerp
Dite
Terre Haute Ind
JG. Floyd
Desmoines
Rock River Rapids
Floyd
Japan
York
Association For the Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations
Veault
Navy of the
8. F. Dupont
C. H. Davis
J. M. Batchelder
Samuel Webber
B. Silliman
B. P. Johnson
Joseph J. Holmes
Edward Vincent
Felix Miatti
Messrs, G. P. Putnam & Co
Mortimer Livingston
Philip Burrows
Alfred Pell
Johnston Livingston
August Hulmont
Charles W. Foster
Alexander Hamilton, Jr
Theodore Sedgwick
George L. Dehuyler
William W. Stine
Elbert
Andergon
William Whetten
Wgit
Waddell “Cwilligm Kent
Jacob A. Westurvelt
Watts Sherman
Jimys A. Hamilton
F. W. Edmonds
Oh Nicholson
Sanjue
Parapent
Wanerga
Treas
Sec’y. L
Sloan
Cooper
Enmert
Hopapros
Philadelphia
Bate
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Lee
Weeghteenie
Charles A. C
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Bectina
Doe
Don Sh
C. A. Clark
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Bypem
Worsons
Brawley
Ferma
Noely
Peter D. Fisher
Bamuel-Sankey
Calkins
Perth
Almund Calkins
Tor
Omatock
Hanford & Brother
Vann Row
Astor House
N. B
Humber
Coudrey & Sanford
A. Knowlton
A. T. Green
el Summeh Arkbangembat
Well Street
Wells Street
Finst
Shire Rows
Nicoxp
Snares Rockord
Chicaigo
Tonio Elee
Elgin
Chicage
Canal Sireet
Rockmed
ST Chicago
Aurdve
Wollerat Passenge Eet
Aurora
USA
Canal Street Depot
West Side
Turner
Galena
du Buque
Beloit
Janesville
Madison
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Dixon
Rock Island
Rock River
Peru
Shabboun
Hockteland
Deel
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H Shidit Ib Stove
Bich
Fr J Wetshi
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