Missouri Banking Policy for State Development
A historical tract argues for adopting a banking system tailored to Missouri, arguing that state banks, properly regulated, will stabilize currency, curb over speculation, and foster faster growth. It critiques monopolistic limits in the Constitution, cites New England as credit success, and warns against relying on paper money from other states.
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New York
United States
Missouri
New England
Union
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
West
Mississippi
Misouri
Sweeping Whig Congress Candidate Speech at Court House
Mr Sweev, a Whig candidate for Congress, spoke at the Court House on Friday evening to a large Whig meeting. His eloquent, patriotic address drew applause and was described as equal to the best speeches. The paper notes further appointments for him and mentions a cholera outbreak in Vicurra affecting animals.
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Sweev
Congress
Sweet
Galena Adv
Mt Carroll Convention Names Nominated Whig Ticket
We returned from the Mt Carroll Convention just in time to insert the names of the nominees. The ticket is now complete and Whigs can go to work in earnest. Next week the proceedings will be presented in full with remarks on the candidates.
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Mt. Carroll
Democratic Nominee for Congress Named in Rock Island Dispatch
The Democratic Convention at Rock Island selected Thompson Campbell of Galena as candidate for Congress. Reports praise his integrity and strength while noting opposition from rival Whig factions and local editors. The piece also covers post master nominations, Whig plans in Jo Daviess and ongoing press commentary from Wisconsin and Madison papers.
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Rock Island
Thompson Campbell
Galena
Congress
Illinois Railroads and Swamp Lands Boost Internal Improvement Stock
The New York Evening Post notes no consensus advance in Illinois Internal Improvement stock, bids at 555-6 versus 60 asked. The rise follows Washington donations of lands in Illinois for railroad construction from Chicago to Mobile and swamp land bills. Articles mention political nominations and conventions, including Mr. Sweet’s bid for Congress and Nashville Convention plans, plus reactions to Sharkey and Southern conventions.
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New York Evening Post
Washington
Congress
Lails
Hollinois
Chicago and Mobile
Inois
Aroth
Ganate
House
Ilinois
New York
State Treasurers Race Follows Whig Almighties
The Quincy Whig notes the November election to fill the late Minton Carpenter’s vacancy. Barrett and Sloo are put aside by the State Central Committee, which favors Col. Joan Moonn as incumbent placeholder. The piece suggests letting opposition Whigs choose their best candidate and the Whigs vote only if they choose.
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Minton Carpenter
Barry
Springfield
Stoo
Shawedown
Barrett
Mr. Sloo
Joan Moonn
McLean
John Wentworth
Sloo
Sweet Captures Nomination On Second Ballot
In the Congressional Convention at Rock Island the crowd filled the courthouse as the second ballot determined the nominee. The tally moved from 24 for M P Sweet to 25 with D Baker and finally Sweet in a sudden, jubilant victory amid ecstatic cheers.
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Sweet
Court House
M. P. Sweet
Buford
D. Baker
Baker
Rock Island
Syracuse state ticket nominates Horatio Seymour ticket
The state ticket at Syracuse nominates Horatio Seymour for Governor and Sanford Church for Lieutenant Governor. John C. Mather is named for Canal Commissioner, Charles Benton for Clerk of Appeals, and William P. Angell for State Prison Inspector. The convention adjourned harmonized. Whigs organize in the district as Sweet's majority is expected large. Jenny Lind's Boston concert ticket sells for 625 dollars.
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Syracuse
Horatio Seymour
Oneida County
Sanford 1
Church
Orleans
John C. Mather
Renselaer
Charles 8. Benton
Herkimer
William P. Angell
Cattaraugus
Benton
Angell
W. VY. Tribune
TNE PROSPECT BEFORE US
The Galena Gazette argues the district is Whig in support of Mr. Sweet, citing past Mormon influence in Hancock County and urging unity to defeat Loco focus. It praises Sweet as an able Whig lawyer and calls for enthusiastic district-wide backing to sustain the Whig administration.
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Cisne
Rain van Derantarst
Guo. Z. M. da Vis
Alien Telegraph
St. Louis
War Department
Davis
Locolecoisin
Sweet
Insq
Freeport
Congress
Galena
Pinels
Janesvile Gaz
Loco Rocos
Hancock County
Walker
Whig
Sloye
Loco
Hope
Fey
Knox
Turner
Hancock
Baker
Wells
Mr. Polk
Mr. Clay
Clay
Polk
Taylor
Gen
Cass
Coustins
Barn
Wrlts
Cuarrull
Qdort Hancock
Wgn Henry
Joe Daviess
Padal Lee
Suk Mercer
McDonough
Oulo
Juck Fskand
Sink
Stephenson
Warren
Whiteside
Winnebago
Col. Baker
Mr. Sweet
Missouri
Ife
West
Galena Gazette
Hunterdon County Estimates Bridge Road Damages
The Hunterdon County Freeholders estimate storm damages at 20004 to bridges and 88400 to roads in townships. They authorize their clerk to borrow 10000 for repairs and related costs.
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Tie Sroum
Jersey
Hunterdon County
Madison Express Reports Mr Coun Declines Canvass Candidacy
The Madison Express states Mr Coun will not canvass the district due to the adjournment date of Congress and his wife's ill health. It urges Whigs to form vigilance committees and labor to secure his election.
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Madison Express
Sweet
Congress
North
Coun
Marion
Madison Expres
Cule
Immigrant Misa Baetien Visits Milwaukee Hosts Swedes Colony
Misa Baetien arrived in Milwaukee on Thursday last as the guest of fellow countryman Mr. O Grange. On Friday she was entertained by the Mayor and met many citizens. On Saturday she departed for Pine Lake to visit a Swedes colony for a stay of a few days.
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Ita" Misa Baetien
Milwaukee
O. Grange
Pine Lake
Adjourment Noted in Sept Court Proceedings
Brief unreadable OCR fragment indicates adjournment on a Tuesday in September 1850. No additional names places or actions are readable.
Filming grants on public lands set aside in Senate
Senate discussion delayed the action on filming grants for indigent insane relief, with a House amendment to the diplomatic appropriation bill and a December vote target. Meanwhile Alabama, Mississippi and California issues emerge, urging Union unity amid secession talk as public sentiment shifts. A Mobile union meeting and the Quitman administration influence appear amid broader political maneuvering.
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Wasiincros
Senate
House Auliou
Bourtwore
Alabama
Gov. Collier
California
Quitman
Toombs
Mobile
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Sintil
Martin P. Swelt
Stephenson County
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Thenry
Samuel F. Dodds
John Wenner
Jo Daviess
Carrol County
Assembly
WM. ‘I. Miller
Sherif
Roland Wheeler
Charles G. Hawley
Stephenson Do
Isaag Kleckner
Henry Smitit
Curiaco
St! L. Wilson
Chicago
G. W. Dale
Mr. Wilson
Dole
Rockford Forum
Eniter
Joe Daviess Co
William R. Craig
Marshall
B. Pierce
Racine
Democratic Union
A. C. Barry
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Rev C. Barry
S. P. Rounds
Y Ourself
Follo Prentices
Friend Rounds
Pater
Wasiieton
Wastununse
Bounty
M. Davis
Wisconsin Express
Rockford
Con
Bakon
Freedoy
Jo Daviess County
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Mann
Swaer
Haq
Death
Commanfon
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Win
Diier
Charleston Mercury Learnia
Sharkey
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Southern Cross
Boston
Jenny Lind
Ossian KE. Dodge
Llon
George Purinto
Francis Giblety
Strocky
Ban
St Teton
Board of
Wirmma Rock
Thomas Kinne Nifix
Sam
Templeton
Rock Grove
Julius Potter
Roh
Barber
Queen
Isaac Kleckner
Jew
Wn. Hurburt
Hant
Df Witslow
John Bradford
C. Mallory
Wademz
Hurlburt Graves
James Manny
Buckeye
J. Dunn
Maing
Jonathan Cory
Judson
Lewis G. Nay
Trotter
Florence—E. JJ
D. Sanborn
Eli Ellis
Wayne
Winthrop Merrill
W J. van Peltsgen
J. Fithian
Loran
A. Strocky
Tilverding
Sy Treasury
F. A. Strucky
Chi
Anon
F. A. Strocky
John A. Clark
Ory
Os Clark
Maury Smith
James A. Cutler
J. Brazer
Gee. Purinton
Gev. Purinton
Geo. Purinton
Lewis Gibler
Win. Preston
M.D. Pierce
Joe I Wises County
Alitois
Gould
Tole Dirawn
F. A. Strochky
Tucsday
Wasiisarox
T Ph
Gilad
Joshi
Iloy
Davin Winsor
Sasq. Co
Gueeway
Hori
Texas
London
Ma. Sweet
Mlk
Bel
Par Secur Kane
Tribune
Herald
Big
Bolten and
Min
Bonnet
Maou
Teun
Aly
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