Whig County Convention At Freeport June 19 1852
The Whigs of Stephenson County will meet at Freeport Court House on Saturday June 19 at 12 o clock to elect four delegates to the State Convention in Springfield on the th of July 1852 and address county business. Town committees are urged to hold meetings on June 12 to choose town delegates based on population ratios from the 18 census totaling 11 606 and listing each town’s delegate allotment. The central committee urges adoption of this proportional system to unite the Whig party and advance its cause.
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Stephenson
Court House
Freeport
Springfield
Euchtoven
Pup
Buckeye
Waddams
Nock Run
Brin
Oneco
Winslow Bud l
Lalo. Coleg
Stephenson County
Itr
Winslow
Harlem
Harlem Putgether
Whig Delegates Set by Population for Stephenson County
The County Central Committee urges Whigs of Stephenson County to convene for selecting delegates to the Whig State Convention in Springfield on July 7. Apportionment follows population with Buckeye Winslow Harlem debated, town meetings to choose county delegates set for June 12 and June 19. The Chicago Journal complains of postal delays on western routes.
Bakers to visit Freeport next week boosts town music scene
THUR WARKER FAMILY reports the Baker Family will visit Freeport next week, a boon for music lovers. Bakers promise better housing than before, and locals praise them as top performers. The Chisago Journal notes large influx of visitors to Ely via rail, steamers, and packet boats, straining hotels.
Harmony in the Hankees Whigs nominate Gen Scott district convention
The Whigs of the Chicago Congressional District met in convention to select a delegate for the Whig National Convention. They endorsed President Willmore and unanimously backed Gen Winfield Scott as their presidential standard bearer while pledging support for the party’s nominee regardless of personal preferences. The piece notes unity amid past dissensions and criticizes Democratic Catholic prejudice.
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Chicago
Willmore
Winfield Scott
Whig Party
Whig Party of the Union
Scott
Fillmores
Congress
Tey
Union
Life of Judge Sharkey in May Whig Review
The Whig Review for May presents a life sketch of Judge Sharkey U S Consul at Savannah and a portrait of the judge. It notes the magazine includes political, literary and scientific articles from distinguished authors. The price is reduced to 3 dollars a year in advance, via D W Holly New York.
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The
Whig Review
American Whig Review
The Rubinton Troupe Performs For Large Friday Crowd
The Rubinton Troupe and the Ropixsox Family offered two entertainments Friday and Saturday drawing a large audience of Chingis who applauded repeatedly. Highlights included the Temperancé Drama once shown for P T Barnum in his Museum, depicting the drunkard’s rise from first glass to depravity with lifelike detail. The Chicago dailies note third division contracts from Rockford to Freeport were let and likely to proceed swiftly. Restoration news reports Fitz Henry Warren resigning as First Assistant P M General citing support for Winfield Scott as presidential nominee. Warren, a capable figure under the current administration, leaves a position demanding retirement.
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Rubinton
Ropixsox
Chingis
P. T. Barnum
Chicago
Rockford
Freeport
Fitz Henry Warren
P. M
New York Tribune
Winfield Scott
United States
Col Warren
Grahams Magazing June issue praised for literary content
The June number of Grahams Magazine is described as splendid with beautiful engagements and distinguished authors. It is promoted as the best Philadelphia magazine, completing the year. New subscribers for the six months volume are urged to send 81 50 to Geo. R. Graham, 134 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Graham
Geo. R. Graham
Chestnut Street
Bank reforms and political quick takes in Chicago news
Chicago items report Plank Road Bank and Illinois River Bank moving to issue sound notes, urging other lenders to redeem trash currency. Also noted are a scolding of ex senator, a new store opening by Geo Mayranp, and Michigan Central Railroad completion. Dispatches warn New Mexico revolution fears as Gov Calhoun mobilizes forces amid a funeral note excluding foreign ministers. Tea seed importation hinted from South Carolina.
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Plank Road Bank
Chicago
Illinois River Bank
Belvidere Bank
City Bank of Chicago
Shinplaster
Bestoy
Galena Jeffersonian
Democratic Party
Congress
St. Louis
New Mexico
Washington
John A. Marreson
Matteson
Chicago Democrat
Chicago Journal
Lecofuco
Afarteson
Berrien County
United States
Locofocoism and Douglas in the Illinois scene
The editorial summarizes a Democrat critique of Judge Douglas, arguing he favors the South, opposes Western harbor and river improvements, and supports the fugitive slave policy and the compromise measures. It notes Western calls for internal improvements and tariffs, accuses Douglas of disobeying Western wishes, and contrasts Douglas with North-West interests and bank concerns.
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North-West
Mississippi Valley
Douglas
Toto
South
The
Democrat
West
Whig
Chicago
Congress
Sinois
Canadian Ticies and Local Notices
Mr Brown of the Globe receives a gold pencil case from a committee of colored persons led by Mr Ward. Toronto Catholics demand separate schools, fair funding, and own trustees and teachers. Malcolm Cameron re elected without opposition. conservatives protest. Moore township reports poisoning Death from parsnips. Charles Boucher of Berthier dies at 106, survived by multiple wives and many descendants. funeral held April 12.
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Brown
The
Globe
Ward
Toronto
Malcolm Cameron
Lambton Shield
Moore
Ile
Charles Boucher
Berthier
Montreal
Welaves
Seamen Scarcity Hits Ports and Expeditions
Seamen are scarce at the Toast as an eastern exchange notes sailors are in demand in nearly every U S port. Ships at Norfolk are detained for days for lack of crew to navigate them. The Japanese expedition was postponed due to crew shipping difficulties and the Mediterranean fleet may be delayed for months for the same reason.
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United States
Norfolk
Mrszas
Bueg Yrattan
Q Bis
Coether
Chalmers
Anthon
Calvin
Ming
Alacarde Miersion
Maple
Pires
Gary Wntorious
Church Universal
Jol Calvin
Jimprinis
Mar Wits
John Calvin Sands
John Calvin
Soetorow
Luke
Philpan
John Mitford
Peter
John
Jackson May delegates urge unity at Whigs state convention
The Whigs of Mississippi state convention at Jackson instructs May delegates to pursue unity with the Union party. The report mentions Freeport and local associates, noting plans to advance the enterprise and the anticipated success of the venture.
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Jackson
Union
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le S. Hanchett
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Ely
Bon Scott
Gregg
Pennsylvania
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Senate
Wisconsin Legishature
Grahams Magazing
the Plank Road Bank
Geo. Mayranp Esq
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Michigan Central Railroad
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Junius Smith
South Carolina
Locofoco
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Jacob R. Bates
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Wells
Bob
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Caton
Supreme Court of
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Ottawa
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Cleveland
Ohio
Spepuenson County
Basi
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