The Cheap Postage Bill and Senate Amendments
The Journal from Ereeport Illinois lists Senate amendments to a House postage bill. It details new rates for letters, newspapers, and other items, noting implications for subscribers in Davis County and praising provisions favorable to the local press. It discusses political support for Whig measures and views on 1852 Presidential prospects, including General Winfield Scott.
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Representatives
Senate
United States
Washington Republic
Daviss County
Galena
Gaz
Agost
Tertt
Lele
Gazette
Gen'h Storr Ats
Union establishment bought for 20000 by Fatnen Rircwero
Fatnen Rircwero Retirk Major An drew Jackson Dunglion purchases the Union for 20,000 with Thomas Armstrong of Tennessee named as partner The report notes others retiring and rumors that supporters may back Gen W O Hutter of Kentucky for Visions
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Fatnen Rircwero
Retirk
Andrew Jackson Dunglion
Union’ Establishment
Thomas Armstrong
Tennessee
W. O Hutter
Vresigons
Caution Over Counterfeit Wheat Buyers Near Freeport
Informant reports two tall men with a wagon and two horses, one sorrel and one iron-gray, approached farmers north of Freeport under the pretext of buying wheat samples. They offered counterfeit bills in payment. They claimed one man named Willis lived in Shallsburg.
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Willis
Shallsburgh
Be Our fellow citizen Mrs Lornary arrives home Friday
California resident Mrs Lornary and Mr A Bo Souguwortu from Calena Ga Rolle are noted as arriving home on Friday last in a brief civic notice.
Election of a true and capable big to U S Senate Ohio
Gratified to announce the election of Judas Wapx as a worthy successor to Mr. Corvin for the United States Senate from Ohio. The choice reflects confidence in a strong and steady leadership for the state and nation.
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U. S
End of the Bhat Congress Adjourns Sine Die in 22 Hours
National Intelligencer reports a long session ends with both Houses adjourning sine die. Senate yields on River and Harbor Bill to pass essential appropriation measures. Reports praise for President Fillmore and remarks on political commentary follow, including editorials from various papers and local notices.
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National Intelligencer
House of Representatives
Houses of Congress
Senate
House of
Congress
W. R. Kine
Howart
Abolition Debate on Labor Law and Slavery
A correspondent rebutts Mr C on slavery, constitutionality of a labor law, and jury fairness. The piece argues against abolitionist positions, defends biblical guidance, and warns that a state to state fugitive clause would cause wars and misery. It questions juror suitability and stresses humanity with constitutional regard.
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Mrs. Barton
Chicque Solongo
Mr. C
Beford
Mr C
Iisq
Mr. B
Boston
Mt. Carroll
Georgia
Chicquesolongo
Nick
Tam
Bruig
Wilmet Provico
1851 Illinois Stance on Wilmot Proviso Compared to Union Monument
Editorial excerpt from Cherry Grove dated March 11 1851 urges harsh treatment of a political rival and proclaims pride that Illinois legislature suppresses the Wilmot Proviso. It envisions preserving a pen etching for a Washington monument and calls for union through firm constitutional and humane action.
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Illinois
Wilmot
Washington
Grand Union Monument
Cherry Grove
Writing editor and editor ship fights in Prairie Democrat
From indications the Prairie Democrat writing editor is at home and the extensive reviewer on the President’s message holds prominence in recent issues. The article brands Simpleteem as the author of the disputed piece, while detailing a serious campus affray at Columbia Missouri between Tutor Robert A. Grant and student George P. Clarkson and a dangerous pistol confrontation. Also notes fast ship race from Shanghai to New York and Canadian postal rate changes alongside U S Senator ballotings with Corwin narrowly short of election.
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Paris
Dallas
London
The
Prairie Democrat
Freeport
Stephenson County
James
Brother Tome
Green ‘Uns
Democrat
J. O. P. Burysipy
Turner
Burnside
Columbia
Missouri
Robert A. Grant
George P. Clarkson
Grant
Clarkson
New York
Shanghai
China
Angier
Mississippi River rises and Bonnet Carre fears second crevasse
The Mississippi has risen to a great height and may cause another serious crevasse at Bonnet Carre with extensive river damage reported from New Orleans on March 14. In Philadelphia on March 18 the Assembly Buildings on 10th street burned from Chesnut to George, 30 tenants affected, now ruins after an all-day fire.
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Mississippi
Bonnet Carre
New Orleans
Puivaperputa
10Th St
Chesnut
George Streets
10Th Street
Philadelphia
Special October Session to Reapportion Legislature
The Springfield Journal notes a special October session is needed to apportion state districts for Senators Representatives and Congress under the new census. Wisconsin repeals anti license law and enacts retail shop licensing with prices from 25 to 8100. Mail bags to Chicago from Milwaukee Racine Kenosha and Waukesha were cut open at night on the 28th aboard the steamer Detroit. No clue yet for the robbers and the amount stolen remains undetermined.
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Springfield Journal
Wyeconain
Wisconsin
Ihestead
Mam Rosasay
Chicago
Milwaukee
Racine
Kenosha
Wankeran
Detroit
Death of Mr. S. Bas Scutamay in Rockford
An obituary from the Lena Gazette notes the death of Bas Scutamay, a longtime Galena resident born in the Rhine Valley, who died yesterday in Rockford at 8 o'clock. He leaves a large family and will be interred locally. friends mourn a kindly, devout citizen and counselor.
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Citi Bas Scutamay
Rockford
Chicago
Soren
Honots
Galena
Rhine
Hudson's Bay
Chicago Argus
Central Railroad
Fairmount
Jenny.Lind
St. Lovite
San Lexington
Jenny
Lind
Boty
Wyman
Louis
Maree
Commodore’ Stockton
NCC
Shag Stoles
Trenton
WN. J
Senate
South -Carolina
Persoe
Rhett
MR Alars
Ana
Bank of the Metropolis Regulator Pressures Country Banks
The Regulator plans to redeem country bank money at par and force a contraction of circulation and discounts. Banks that refuse to redeem at par will be run for specie, aiming to trigger a panic in the money market. Warns bankers to prepare for trouble and resist easing discounts. Also notes Mrs Mitchell, wife of an Irish patriot, leaving Liverpool for Australia with her family, aided by Father Kenyon.
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Bank OF the
Munropolis
Thonson
Ist
Gary
Capitol
Metropolis
New York
Liverpool
Australia
Mitchell
Father Kenyon
The World Hates Piety and Hypocrisy
The passage argues that true quiet piety is loved, while the lust for power wrapped in piety is despised. It condemns arrogance, sham religiosity, and the fear of folly from the altar, calling piety a sanctuary for the good and the humble rather than for snobbery or imposture.
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Sidney Smith
Emancipationists to Name Kentucky Gubernatorial Ticket
A Franklin convention is announced for March 97 to nominate Kentucky governor and lieutenant governor candidates. Included items report: Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad security scandal with a fictitious Wall Street seller. City of Milwaukee liable for bonds. Also notes the deaths of Henry L. Simpson and Mbatiah de Lamb on California trip, Samuel S. Lukens editor dies. widow to conduct Mount Carmel Register.
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Milwaukee and Mississippi Rail Road Company
Wall Street
Milwaukee
C. M. Clay
Rankfort
Kentucky
Henry L. Simpson
Mbatiah de Lamb
California
Rockford
Peru
Samuel
Lukens
Mount Carmel Register
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