Organize Whigs to boost turnout in Stepherson County
Our Whig exchanges urge thorough party organization to win in Stepherson County and across the state. They warn that even with a large Locofoco majority, disciplined turnout could swing counties and the state for Gen Scott or another Whig. They urge town meetings, worker rallying, and active participation to carry the Bank question and the November elections.
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Stepherson
Ami
Stephenson
Freeport
Ocoficus
Jue Docafag
Holt
Cass
Gen. Taylor
Congress
Ilinois
Gen
Scott
United States
Douglas
Notable Performers Advertised in Weekend Pages
The ad notes two inimitable performances slated for Saturday evening by a noted acting group. The writers admit they have not seen the acts but report strong press praise and urge readers to attend to judge for themselves.
Douglas and the Democratic Review clash in editorial exchange
In a heated discussion the Prairie Democrat revisits the Federal Enquirer piece on Judge Douglass and the Democratic Review. Editors question the truth of the review’s attacks on Cass, Butler, and Buchanan, warning of party turmoil and possible shifts in support within the locofoco ranks. The column also notes looming pressure on party leadership and potential consequences for Douglas before the convention.
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Locofuce
Cass
Buchanan
Butler
Locofoco
Taylor
The
Enquirer
Generalis
Lews Cass
Marey
Refuse Shin Plaster Money and Bank Note Swindles
A letter from the period warns readers to reject money promises redeemable in current bank notes and shin plasters, urging the public to discard inferior currency and support safer banking. It notes new banks under a recent law and condemns deceitful promissory notes while recounting maritime and frost-related events reported in the press.
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Isie—Uven
Advertiser
Belvidere V Bank
Whinois
Free Land Bill passes House with large majority
The Free Land Bill clears the House of Representatives after debate, Illinois delegates voting in favor. It promises 160 acres to each head of a family and U.S. citizen who settles and cultivates. The bill’s fate in the Senate remains doubtful and likely to fail.
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House of Representatives
United States
Senae
Love focus of New Jersey delegates at State Convention
The article notes a state convention in New Jersey where the love focus was discussed and delegates were elected to the National Convention, including presidential electors. It mentions a heavy snow event in Minnesota on April 25, described as the winter's heaviest snowfall.
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New York City
the Tribune
Locofco Party
Douglas
Washington
Cass
New York
New Jersey
Minesota
Webster
Marshfield
Plymouth
Pacific
Chicago
Marion Samuel J. Vinton
Ohio
Joseph Gillespie
State Senate
Mr. Kendall
New Orleans
Hig
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French Spoliations and House Action for Claims
A brief on French spoliations from 1777 to 1800. The author notes 1,000 vessels and over $15,000,000 in losses, unused treaties, and urging Congress to pass a bill restoring justice to claimants and heirs without further delay. The piece frames it as a national honor issue and calls supporters to act promptly.
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France
West Indies
Congress
A God Foo Life of Many are Maura Washington
Maura Washington biography by Margret C. Coneling offered at Freeport Book Store. G. G. Norton lists seventy five cents price. The piece notes other literary items and ongoing copyright debates in major papers. It mentions reviews and publications from Bulwer, Margret Fuller, and sources like the Christian Remembrancer and Littell's Living Age.
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Maura Washington
Margret C. Coneling
Freeport
G. G. Norton
Washington
GP Luvreco
Bulwers
Michal
Margaret Fuller Ossuli
The
Christian Remembrancer
S Littell A Co
Boston
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