Resolved Rockford Form urged to publish sentiments on slavery
Resolution notes the Rockford Form should publish the above expression of sentiments believed to reflect the country. On motion of A Hillis the group resolves to oppose propagand dism of slavery at all times and by all honorable means without compromise to the last extremity. SMITH JENKS chairs, Nonent J Cross secretaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Nbove Ag
A. Hillis
Smith Jenks
J. Cross
Whigs of Rockton Nominate Mr Sweet for Congress
Resolutions express strong support for long trusted public servant Mr Sweet as district congress candidate. They praise his devotion, honesty, and past campaign work with Whigs and pledge united backing to secure victory. Copies to Rockford Forum and Freeport Journal requested for publication. Jesse Blinn, Chairman. A H Menuttit, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockton
Sweet
Congress
Rockford Forum
Freeport Journal
Wing nominations for Mount Carroll Whig ticket
The Mount Carroll Whig convention nominates Henry for State Senator and Wesnen and Downs for Representatives. Henry, a reputable lawyer, is praised as active and practical. Wesnen, long known and respected, served as County Commissioner with credit. Downs, esteemed in Stephenson, is endorsed for solid Whig support. Galena Gaz.
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Mount Carroll
Mires
Newgry
USA
Whiteside County
Henry
Springfield
John Waxsnr
Asa
Jo Daviess County
Laurel I. Downs
Stephenson County
Wesnen
Ife
Dopns
Jo Daviess
Galena Gaz
Adjournment of Congress and Senate actions
The Senate adjourned after approving Civil and Diplomatic and Indian Appropriation bills. President approved these measures. A Military Board was authorized to study Lieutenant General rank. House met at 11 o'clock with prayers and suspension of the 17th joint rule to forward appropriation bills to the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Dawson
Benton
Missouri
Jefferson Davis
Messrs. Ewing, Houston
John Davis
King
Ptuvekinn Iy Hoouse
Gurley
Potter
State of the Union
Kifteen
Bayly
Bayley
Congress
Wentworth
Whig Convention Resolutions in Syracuse NY
The Whigs of New York adopt resolutions praising national administration under difficult times and urging support for the convention’s candidates. They lament General Zachary Taylor’s death, endorse Mrn. Larry Finnmorn as successor, thank Senator W. S. Sawanp for liberal policy, affirm federal representatives’ honest aims, and back California’s admission as a free state while urging Congress to apply Jeffersonian principles to Utah and New Mexico Territories.
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New York
Syracuse
Zacuany Tayion
United States
Senate
Congress
California
Utah
New Mexico
The Peace Congress and the World of Laughing Follies
A satirical review of the Peace Congress at Frankfort and past scientific and technological follies. The piece notes how wisdom laughed at Jenner and gas lamps, steamboats, and railways, then pivots to modern pacifist talk and electric wires tying England and France, with a closing note on Massachusetts reactions and Whig unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Congress
Harvey
Thorn
Ong Jenner
Merrivent
London
Winsor
Guy Fawkes
Blackwell
Stephenson
Quarterly Review
Frankford
St. Pauls’ Church
Tiger Haynau
Jenner
Frankfort
England
France
Dover
Cape Grisnoz
Local race slate listed for Whiteside and Jo Daviess counties
A political notice lists candidates including Senator M S Henry of Whiteside and Representatives Samuel F Dodds of Stephenson Joan Wenner of Jo Daviess for office, Charles G Wawley for Connes, Isaac Kleckner for Sheriff and Henry Smith for Coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. 8S
Nenry
Whiteside
Samuel F. Dodds
StepheNson
Joan Wenner
Jo Daviess
Isaac Kleckner
Henry Smith
Subscribe for the Journal in Stephenson County
A call to readers to boost local home newspaper subscriptions. Encourages every neighbor to recruit one new subscriber, noting the need for 1000 new readers and praising home productions for strengthening community press.
Hawkins to Speak on Temperance at Local Event
Notice indicates John H. W. Hawkins, an original Washingtonian and noted temperance lecturer, will appear on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings the 15th and 16th at this location. The report references his status as a prominent member of the movement and his planned appearances in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. W. Hawkins
Washingtonians
Convention Report From Rock Island Advertiser
The Rock Island Advertiser offers a synopsis of the locofoco congressional convention proceedings on the first page. The summary invites readers to consider the report and promises value in perusal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock ‘Sland Advertiser
Locofoco
Senatorial Contests Highlight Whig Convention
The Whigs of Stephenson County recommend Jasnya Smuroz for Senator with broad support from delegates. Henry receives the nomination despite debate over locality. D is praised as a self-made leader ready for public service. Mr Sheetz urges balancing regional strength, Whitesides County to receive the Senatorial backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jasnya Smuroz
Stephenson Gauntys
Wrdh
Stephenson County
Mr. Sheetz
Whitesides County
Kenry
Demostratics at Mt Carroll Convention
Report from Mt Carroll recounts a Democrat praising nominees Henry and Donis for Senate and promising they will win. The speaker lauds their merit, while the authors question the sincerity behind the confident election assurance. Local readers note the blunt praise reflects party loyalty.
No More Slavery Debate Shakes Northern States
A long editorials laments the Wilmot Proviso and warns the North about extending slavery. It credits Jefferson and Washington, condemns southern domination, and urges bold Whig speakers like Mr. Sweet. It notes Texas, California, and New Mexico as shaping future policy and calls for informed, honest lawmakers. The piece also reports local Whig campaigning and political notes from Galena and Fulton.
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Congress
Liz
Wilmot
David Wilmot
Jefferson
Washington
Texas
California
New Mexico
Utah
Mexican
Gulf
Cuba
St. Domingo
North
Sweet
Friends of Free Soil
Freedom
Campaign spirit drives Whig canvass in district
Mr Sweet has spent about ten days touring the district with strong reception from Whigs. The piece praises the party’s devotion and calls for unity to defeat Campion, an advocate of locofoco policies, while urging every Whig to act as if the outcome rests on them.
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Sweet
Whig Party
Campions
Locofoco
Nomination of Samuen F Copps by Stephenson Voters
The nomination of Samuen F Copps for Representative is welcomed by parties across Stephenson county. He is described as an upright, thrifty farmer and former public servant, a Pioneer of the West who rose from poverty through industry. He seeks no claims but will serve if needed, pledging to advance state interests and constituents. We must elect him.
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Earth
Mr. D
Wuart Demsocnars Trask
Mt. Carroll
Stephensyn
Henry
Donis
Caley
Samuen F. Copps
Stephenson County
Ile
Loco Co
Turner
Locos
Ihia
Baltimore
Camphey
Tas
Cha
Roeck Island
Rock Island
Iantha Despioy
Ty Gates
Jackal
Campbell
Wintebage Co
Bief
Carpenter
Post Office Instructions and Distance Rules Criticized
The Circular of the Postmaster General provokes criticism for requiring petty postmasters to know country geography and exact distances to every cross road and store with an open post office. Critics applaud stricter post bill checks but warn that reading mail past distant offices causes delays. A July-August example from Augusta Maine to Vergennes Vermont shows the inefficiency.
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Auguats
Maine
Vergennes
Albany
N.Y
Vermont
Larceny Arrests In West Point House Vicinity
In the past days several arrests for larceny occurred near Freeport near the West Point House. Stilwell Elwall was committed to jail after naming the keeper and his wife L Narcourt, who were held on bail. Harecott and his wife escaped while Jtwell remains in custody.
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Lancing
West Point House
Freeport
Jost
Stilwell Elwall
Juathe Smith
L. Narcourt
Harecott
Jtwell
Local politics and religion notes from Rock Island and St Louis
Tus Nox T J Tunson withdraws from public life after a Rock Island locofoco Convention fracture. Mr Parner lauded as citizen and lawyer as he returns to private life. A religious revival in town reports many converts due to Methodist labors. St Louis ordinances label gamblers beggars and thieves as vagrants, urging humane enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Tunson
Locofoco
Rock Island
Parner
Fragmented Debate Over Delphos Slogan Echoes Local Demagoguery
An old quarrel surfaces in Rock Island region politics as factions debate a Delphos slogan and deride opponents as demagogues. The piece targets two unnamed local supporters, labeling one a locoface and the other a “Jackal,” while criticizing caucus tactics and party defections amid broader Democratic tensions.
Californis wealth and earthquakes in a chaotic update
The scrambled report mixes California wealth in gold placers with coastlines and population notes. It mentions earthquakes near Cleveland and other towns, a fugitive slave law resistance, and eclipse timings for 1851. It references various places, dates, and events in a tangled historical sketch.
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Jesse Blinn
A, II, Menuttit Secretar
Massachusetts
Massachus
Bouthy
the Journal
Vree ,Port Illinois
Martin P. Sweet
Carroll County
Assembly
Wm.t. Miller
FO Shertife
Roland Wheeler
Conones
Charles G. Wawley
Friends of
M. M.S. Henry
de. M. Meliivaino
Pennsylvania
Henry Nea, M. C
Fouron County
Fulton
Messrs
Isaac Linley
Thomas J. Little
Peoria
Peter Sweat
P.M. General
Mr. Mall
Methodist Society
St. Louis
Arrosig
Anteporm
Jaxxy Livy
Atlantic
Isle of
Delphos
Hetariprp
Canada
America
St. Lawrence
Californis
Ohio
Wuia
Ron Exox
Haxny. Arby
Samuel W. Boons
Corones
J. Huspenset
Knosville Journal
Marshal
Galesburg
Lind
Cleve Ist
Lee
Euclid
Boren
Sissippi
New Galands
United
Saint Wisco Prairie du Chin Kern
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