Freedom Triumphs In California Constitutional Debate
California delegates at the state constitutional convention report harmony among classes and strong unity on core rights. Key provisions include no slavery, free speech and press, habeas corpus, trial by jury, and a republic with proportional representation. Officials note discussions on legislature structure, banking provisions, and married women's property rights. Observers name Robert Semple as president and list possible gubernatorial contenders.
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Col. Fremonts Gold Mine Discovery Report
Bayard Naylor portrays Col. Fremont’s Mariposa River claim as the era’s first bonafide California metallic vein. Reports describe a reddish quartz reef over a mile long, two feet thick near surface, dipping about 20 degrees, with gold and native silver found by a geologist estimate. The rancho, bought in 1845 from Alyarada, is presented as a valuable, expanding mining venture with prospects to cover establishment costs.
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Gold Dreams and California Migration Surge from Alta California
The Alta California notes a sensational claim of gold veins in the Sierra Nevada that will yield wealth for centuries as explorers push toward California. It reports overland migration rising, with about one-fifth already in the country and the rest moving in weekly by sea to the Sacramento valley. Arrival figures for the month ending Sept 28 show 4,271 Americans and 1,581 foreigners, total 5,802, including 122 females, with harbor shipping tonnage at 34,344.
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Arrival of the America at Hanimax November 15
The steamer America arrived at 54 o'clock this morning but news was delayed by a telegraph break. The report notes France's government change after Louis Napoleon's Rome stance, Paris excitement, and a new cabinet. Dispatches discuss Thiers and the Assembly, with London Times commentary on potential revolution and Napoleon's possible direct rule. An October Lamoriciere telegram mentions Count Nesselrod as Ottoman envoy and refugees expelled only from Turkey.
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Turey
Austrian Hungary Turmoil Deepens Amidst Dire Gloom
The piece notes Austria and Hungary's continuing bloodshed under Haynau as governor, with predicted further crises in Hungary. It mentions Kossuth circulating a circular in Perth claiming the crown of St Stephen was moved to England to foil a Hapsburg coronation, and that Kossuth and others would stay at Widdin until removal or liberation. Sir S. Canning provides passports to Guyon and Irish refugees and other British subjects.
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Refugee measures and court changes reported abroad
Measures have been taken by the porte for the location of the Polish and Hungarian refugees. The Pope's return to Rome, or the French army's leaving are not soon expected. Narves has avenged himself by dismissing the King from the post as keeper of the palace, and imprisoning a priest and monk as instruments to the King's policy. A new American minister presented himself at court and disclaims in the name of the President the deeds of a party seeking to sever Cuba from the mother country. In Henry county a man named Wilcox killed his son in a fit of passion last week. the father fled. Virtue and religion are cited in a pithy proverb about disputing religion.
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Cuba
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Henry County
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Ilinois
Shields
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Breese
Emerald Isle
JU. Journal
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Chicago
Galena Hotel
Garena Adv
Californians refuse to allow slavery spreading
The piece notes California's resolve to prohibit slavery entering their land. It also discusses political rancor, praising Republicans while criticizing McClern Breese and an Irish contender, and cites a forthcoming report on a tragedy at the Southern Advocate. A Albany despatch adds Whig wins with Stevens Spencer Squire excluded.
California Convention Adopts Free State Prohibition
The California Convention has passed a provision excluding slavery and involuntary servitude, shaping a path toward statehood or a territorial setup. Debate centers on how the constitution and population representation will influence Congress and the future government of California.
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Slavery Provisions Stir Debates in State Actions
The piece discusses ongoing partisan battles over slavery in the state, noting provisions restricting free persons of color and Indian-blood inhabitants from voting, plus a hope that the final Convention rejects these limits. It mentions political maneuvering, local measures, and railroad development news from Galena, Chicago, and Stockton with figures on Galena and Chicago Railroad receipts and project progress.
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Chicago Railroad
Quitman Wins Governor Position In Narrow Local Victory
The election returns show Quitman defeating Lea by a majority between 8000 and 10000. Locos carry all four Congressional districts and both legislature branches. Miller, Whig, elected Judge in the judicial district over Price, loco.
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