Mormon Landing at Salt Lake City Describes Irrigation and Life
A California emigrant writes from the Mormon Salt Lake region praising the city’s orderly layout, irrigation system, and abundant crops. He notes Brigham Young’s leadership, the church’s control of land and housing, and a bustling economy with cattle, wheat, and daily needs priced high in the valley.
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Salt Lake
Issal
Israel
Goshen
Caliornia
St. Louis
Aforld
Illinois
Sinc
New York
Spiriad
Tietwi
Kimball
United States
Congress
Missouri
Hlingis
Deseret
Great Salt Lake
Vaca
Regulae
Monroy Porviarioy
Jiach Taeasber
Tug Daud
Howies
Woeful Fond du Lac to Chicago and Galena Rail Link
Engineer J WY John son, long employed in state surveys, passed through Buffalo en route to Wisconsin to oversee the Fond du Lac to Chicago and Galena Railroad project. Eastern capital funds back the venture, expected to unite northern Wisconsin lumberlands with western manufacturing, boosting traffic and markets statewide.
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du Lac
J. WY. Johnson
Buffalo
Wisconsin
and du Lac
Fond du Lac
Lake Winnebao
Chicago and Galena
Ulingis
Galena
Chicago
New Orleans Seeks Rights of Way for Isthmus Railway
Citizens of New Orleans hear that a permanent committee has reported success in securing the right of way for a proposed Isthmus of Tehuantepec railroad. Estimated cost is six million dollars, about sixty thousand per mile, with land sales expected to cover the expense as the road accelerates trade with California.
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Tauausteery Rataoap
New Orleans
Tehauntepec
California
Death of ex Governor Thomas Ford at Peoria
The Springfield Register notes the death Sunday at Peoria of ex Governor Thomas Ford after prolonged illness and domestic losses. Ford, raised in Illinois, served as a top lawyer, judge, supreme court justice, and governor, and was esteemed as a public man and personal friend despite hardships.
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Deat
Goverson
Thomas Ford
Peoria
Springfield Register
Gusford
Ilinois
O Connelius Grave At Glasnevin Described In Dublin
A visitor reports no monument over Daniel O Connell’s remains at Glasnevin Cemetery near Dublin. The coffin lies under earth and silt velvet with gilded handles, a silver and gold wreath rests at the foot. The gate and wreath suggest a missing dedication while a guide notes money owed on the coffin delaying any removal or monument.
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Clasnevil
Dublin
Ireland
Pigly
O'Connell
Genoa
Monument funds diverted to stained glass window in Cork
In Cork a 12350 subscription intended for a national monument to O Connell was redirected to buy a stained glass window for Father Mathew's chapel. The party visited a residence in Merrion Square, noting the gloomy, desolate house amid the surrounding bustle as the coffin was seen.
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Merrion Square
Cork
O'Connel
Father Mathew
Reform and politics in Freeport Illinois editorial
The article discusses political peace after an election and advocates reforms in public instruction and agriculture. It argues for agricultural societies, home crop consumption with the Central Railroad, and analyzes the Fugitive Slave Bill votes, contrasting Democratic and Whig roles to identify true friends of freedom.
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Iinois
Central Railroad
Wineranty
Free Soil
Friends of Freedom
Congress
Freedom
Democratic
Free Soil Party
Election returns and remarks from Stephenson county
The Stephenson county vote shows Whigs contested bravely amid poor weather and strong opposition. Reports note pro Republican gains with Dodds winning the state legislature seat by a majority though Jo Daviess outweighed locally. Other districts see Molony, Richardson and Yates elected or re-elected, highlighting a shift and commendable effort across Illinois.
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Stephenson Co
Noutiner
Py Dodds
Jo Daviess
Stephenson County
Warren
Slancock
Henrys McDonough
Mercer
Caret
Farrell County
Clark
Moore
Sweet
Campbell
Fenry
Wallace
Os Miller
Applington
Wheeler
Slurris
Burnett
Stawley
Jinshell
Petite
Tad Campbell
Church
TH Moore
Henry
Wenner
Howard
Dodds
Wilson
Kleckner
the Fisher
Smith
Tat Bechirdl
William Preston
Freeport
Clerk County Court
New York Returns Signal Statewide Ticket Victory
In a tight race the Empire State section reports the statewide ticket favored in the election. Governor race results show a close contest but the gubernatorial winner is declared triumphant.
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New York
Lus Bovr
Hugtis
Voyage to San Francisco Reveals Boom and Sorrow
A San Francisco letter from August 1850 reports a crowded voyage with seven deaths on the way up the Isthmus. It notes rapid city growth, high ground rents, grand brick buildings, and a population near 50,000, with labor paying 10 to 12 dollars a day. The writer praises the climate, soil, and enterprise while warning of upcoming hardships as miners return. He closes with health gains and plans to write again.
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A. Hostetter
Mt. Carroll
San Francisco
Ep.j Sax Praxcica
Dran Siri
Sarah Sands
Columbus
Pam
Oael
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Michigan Whigs Endorse Stance on Slavery Question
The piece lists Michigan Congressman H J Pounian and Charles K Stewart among Whig men opposing Gen Cass on slavery. It notes James L Conger also a Whig. It mentions Pennsylvanian Davie Paut Brows an abolitionist authoring a letter on the fugitive slave law and opinions on Congress power. It reports Harrisburg Telegraph’s view Cameron will gain regular nomination and mentions Henry Debuster urged by Democrats and New Hampshire gubernatorial nomination for Jon Atwoon.
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Michigan
H. J. Pounian
Charles K. Stewart
James L. Conger
Cass
Davie Paut Brows
Philadelphia
Congress
Pennsylvania
Jlon
Richard Ross
United States
Harrisburg
Gov
Johnston
Gen
Cameron
Henry Debuster
Aamie
Wisconsin
Milwaukee Sentinel
Durkee
Milwaukee
Hobaro
Hastman
Cole
Madison
Corronations and Reform Across States
A composite review contrasts Massachusetts and Illinois in promoting association to develop natural wealth and public reform. It questions Massachusetts’ exhausted resources yet praises Illinois as a better field for enterprise. Various notices cover San Francisco schooling, Wisconsin elections, New Orleans philanthropy, a Hudson River blast, a Chicago synagogue, Pittsburgh mayoral arrest, Ohio University plans, Connecticut town votes, Alabama cotton yields, and South Carolina slave population.
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Massachusetts
Illinois
Chicago Com. Advertiser
Dutch
Ilinois
Ehey
Fragmented 1850s US budget and town notes mix
A scrambled OCR page lists US receipts and expenditures for 1850 including civil and foreign costs, army, pensions, and navy items. It mentions the Catoctin snow scene near Frederick, a New York steam line proposal to Liverpool, Dayton rail progress to Springfield, and various regional notes on bounty land and political figures.
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Cnstoins
T &c
Lava
Treasury
New York
Liverpool
Dayton Journal
Gays
Springfild
Dayton
Springfeld
Souran
Ami Dey
Buffalo
Detroit
Longfellow
Ct Journal
Secretary of the Interior
Axotian Biroos
Grand Lodge of
C. C. Fy
Indiana
Madison
Washton Monument
I. W. Grand Legee Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Amicitia, Amor
Nietas
Mne
Devecare
New Mexico
Messervy
Congress
Louis
Soort
Zener Ieut Scott
Geonora Tereow
Georgia
Carolina
Alabama
Joanina T. Givarigs
United States
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Brigham Young
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London
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Maryland
Ohio
Jon
Jon Atwoon
Lo‘eofuco
New Hampshire
Cautronnia Schoo
Scotland
England
Germany
France
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Peru
Australia
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Sandwich Island
John McDonnough
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Kludson River
Morse
Jewish Synacocus
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Adams
Jackson Streets
Chicago Journal
Boston Revie
Ogdensburg
Vermont Central
Toronto
Georgian Bay
Lake Huron
Canada
Mayon Bansen
Pittsburg
John Barton
Msg
John Ross
Civerana University
Ohio State Journal
Mahan
Slade
Connecticut
Comptroller General of
South Carolina
PunsvivAnia
Lewistown
Iem Union
Lewisburg
Mimi
Wewnship
Enone Union
Kelly
Beaye
Crouch
Ag Rough
Roche Aster Horoug
Rocheste St
Fal Briehton
New Reedom Bytterson
Franklin
Servicington
Uevick
Chambersbury
Iekle
Pperwa
Y Cent
Deeron
Tidepg
Urigh
Beavey Arion
Agg
Derantvierri
Register
Lown
Slaines
Catoctin Mountain
Col Bliss
Taylor
The
Newbury Herald
Indies
New York Bible Society
Judson Lutchinsen
Milford
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