Arrival of the Niagara Steamer with 148 Passengers
Telegraphic despatches from Galena Advertiser report Niagara's Halifax arrival after midnight on Tuesday with passengers and news to October 6. Main item: possible war between Russia and Turkey, discussed in English and French journals. Remainder notes Constantinople intrigues, refugee expulsions, and European reactions. Also reports on cotton demand, bread prices, grain rates, and financial market activity in various cities.
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Niagara
Russia
Turkey
N. B
Halifax
Liserpsol
Fue
Constantinople
Kossuth
Bem
Atavigh
England
France
Paris Journal Des Debats
Porte
Fi Didy
Mayland
Vrance
Liverroon
Caledonian
U.S
Ohio
London
European Affairs and Military Movements Reported
New York dispatch notes Europe watching Prince Radetzky visit while a countermanded voyage to Sayraia and the Archipelago is ordered. A strong English French fleet may head to the Mediterranean. Comora’s surrender cited to save Prussia bloodshed. Finance for Rome intervention seeks 40 million francs more. Rumors of mediation with America ease Paris tensions. Lamoricier returns from Russia without success. Unverified reports speak of Georgey shot and Sir John Franklin’s icebound voyage renewed.
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New York
Europe
Radetskoy
Su‘tan
Sayraia
Archipelago
Noglish
Juenen
Mediterranean
Comora
Prussia
M. de ‘Ocqueville
France
America
Paris
Borland
M. Marast
Washington
M. Poussin
Lamoricier
Russia
Vienna
Georgey
Count Tichvey
Ciuiney
Cressel
Lords of Admiralty
Washington Union editor defends removal plans in letter
A fragmented Washington Union piece accuses a editor of misrepresenting a letter from Washington. It notes the editor’s defense of removing officials and cites a demand for a plan to harm perceived opponents. The text also alludes to reactions from the Richmond Whig and references to factional propaganda.
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Esvenn
The
Washington Union
Oussin
Wnd
Piel
Washington
Hiwckson
Ritchie
Richmond Enquirer
Child at Sermon Questions Packed Box Vision
A child in a church asks aloud during a sermon why people push the lantern from within the box. The minister delivers a fervent line with intense words and gestures as the child voices the question.
Journal subscription agents listed for Freeport Illinois
The Journal announces authorized subscription agents across multiple towns including Mt. Carroll Wad dam's Grove Cedar Creek Mills Alida Elroy Rockford Elizabeth and others. Agents are to solicit subscriptions receive money and conduct necessary business for the Journal in the Wednesday October issue.
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G. C. Tuonr
Mt. Carroll
Menus Manst
Waddam’s Grove
J. W. Appams
Cedar Creek Mills
L. Mosxtadz
F. Downs
Alida
TJ. Axprews
Sinas
Priwir Resressy
Ireitzetl
G Mills
Bascock
Oneco
Dr. Cuttin
Eleroy
O. H. Harsry Rock Rus
G. B. Eastwas
Rockford
S. Mi Jurney
Eagle Point
B. F. Ankoxy
Elizabeth
Whig County Ticket For County Officers
The Whig County Meeting nominates J Upham Howell for judge Samuel I Dodds Hubbard Graves for associate judges William Buckley for school commissioner Cyrus Clingman for surveyor and Asahel W Rice for treasurer Ballots are white paper and voting is by precinct The ticket aims to unite old Stephenson residents and expresses confidence in an election win.
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Samuel I. Dodds
Hubbard Graves
William Buckley
Azz
Whig
Old Stephenson
Township Government Urged for Local Democracy In County
A editorial argues for township organization to shift power to local meetings and a Supervisors board. It cites direct lawmaking by towns, equal regional representation, school committee advantages, and reduced bias from outside officials, urging voters to support the plan at the November election.
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Board of Supervisors
Soveridge
Postage Rules Proposed for Centralia Papers
The Vort Master General proposes prepaid postage for newspapers printed in Centralia, with payment required at the issue office on which items are issued. The plan aims to standardize charges and ensure timely distribution through the central office.
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Vort
Convention urged national railroad and telegraph links
A Western States gathering at the Rotunda St Louis endorsed a national railway telegraph project to connect Atlantic and Pacific commerce. Col Benton and John Longbrough spoke before resolutions urging Congress to fund a Central National Railroad to the Pacific and a national telegraph line, with a 50 member committee tasked to relay these resolutions to a Memphis convention.
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Rosy Convertrox
Rotunda
St. Louis
Chooing Lon
Stelinex
A. Dovevase
Hlinvix
Nar Ces
Col. Benton
John Longbrough
Estry
Congress
Douglass
Henry 8. Grier
Williams
Iowa
Congress of the United
Mississippi
Pacific Ocean
Memphis
Chicago
Thompson
Galena Advertiser
Philadelphia
Senator Benton
Judge Birch
J. Green
Minngsta Legislature Seeks Congress Spoilage Navigation Aid
A Minngsta legislature petitioner asks Congress for funds to improve the navigation of the Mississippi above St Anthony’s Falls and extend steamboat routes four hundred miles beyond Pike Rapids along the Rhyndéeus coast, promising growth for nearby cities.
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Minngsta Lure
Congress
Sp Anthony's Falls
Pike Rapids
bails—Guluna
Whig County Convention Nominates County Officers
The Whig Central Committee called a county convention which organized with Janep Stizets as chair. Nominations were made for County Judge Mrs. Joan Howe. Associate Judges S. F. Downs, J. CuinaMan. Clerk of the County Court Humanp Graves. Surveyor Cyrus Chinaman. School Commissioner Wx. Buckry. Treasurer and Assessor AsaneL W. Rick. Resolutions advocate nonpartisan judicial elections, river and harbor improvements, and opposition to expansion of slavery, endorsing General Taylor and opposing Loco Foco policies. The convention adjourned with J. Sheetz as chair and Wa. Grover as secretary.
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Locofuco
George Porinton
Lewis Ginter
Geo. W. Andrews
Prehron
Whig County
Whig Central Committee
Janep Stizets
W. 8. Graves
J.B. Kavrmar
Wa. Grover
Joan Howe
S. F. Downs
J. Cuina Man
Humanp Graves
Cyrus Chinaman
Wx. Buckry
Asanel W. Rick
Stephenson Jounly
Central Committee
Judicial Department
John Howe
Shatin Samuelick
Dodds
Josiah Clingman
Hubbard Graves
Wm. Buckley
A. W. Rice
Cyrus Clingman
Amestia
Taylor
Chicago Way to Chicago Prophecy, Railway Acres
A rough column discusses Milwaukee and Chicago wagon traffic, claiming 1500 to 2000 teams daily could enter Chicago with 45 feet per wagon, forecasting a long loaded wagon train to Milwaukee. The piece uses quick ideas and prints editorials on business and reform, including remarks on press honesty and a push for action. It also notes Patch Grove marriage, a Democratic fund note, and a report that the Galena railroad earns sixteen percent in September.
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Chicago Democrats
Milwaukie
Mila
Chio
Chicago
Milwaukee
Garden City
Mail service woes spark partisan blame in press debate
The Post Office Department page reviews irregular mail delivery and defends officials against partisan attacks. It notes the system is divided among independent bureaus with the First Assistant Postmaster General directing mail transportation. The piece criticizes attacks on Colamer and Warren while highlighting Hobbie’s long tenure and the need for reform of the Washington contract office.
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Post Office Department
Colamer
Warren
Locufuco Press
Tunis
8. R. Hobbie
Locofuco
Jackson
van Buren
Times
Philadelphia
Rail Road Notice for Stephensa County Meeting
A meeting of the citizens of Stephensa County will be held at the Court House Freeport Wednesday evening at six thirty to secure the survey and permit the Galena and Chicago Union Rail Road from Rockford to Freeport. General attendance requested. Freeport Oct 23, 1849.
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Freeport Div
Sons of Temperance
Presbyterian Church
Fell
Carroll
Stephensa County
Freeport
Duythe Mas
Galena
Chicago Union
Kaloo Rockford
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Richmond
the Journal
Freeport, Illinois
County
Jubce
John Howl
Asahel W. Rice
New York Company
Republic of Niceraugua
San Juan
Gravara Exuerion
Senate
House
Locofoco
Locofocos
Locovuco
Free Soilers
Reserve
Jude Sietpax
Phyrgian
Waloh
Joan A. Clark
Julius Smith
GC. Martin
L. W. Guiteau
L. H. Cutler
Newa
Texas
Cuba
Republic
Jo Daviess County
Cal. E. DD. Baker
Sixth
J, Sheetz
Ch'n
Wa, Grover
Sec'y
Fae
Hin
Busine
Wrerino Wittow
Pope
Patch Grove
Wis
Epwanp Pattcn
Mionsola
Llaraet Patca
Karmen
Saw Ffi
Concord
New Hampshire
Det. Bulletin
Sand Wil
New
U. S
Howard
Fox River
Chicago Journal
Sir Jonny 'Raxkiln
Cleveland
Ste. Mary River
Sir John Richardson
Sir John Franklin
Arctic Ocean
Franklin
Saut Ste. Marie
Lake of the Woods
Mackenzie's River
Toronto
Montreal
Boston
Walker
Wisconsin
Marengo, McHenry Co
W. B. Sloan
Chatfield
Onsven Citastree
Mantel Conrman
Heat Winn
Slost
Emme? & Bastris
Rove J. C. Dowxst Heyry
G. Gevppan, Esq
Pijebe
Jane Pisdel
Fee Port
Central
Loih
Wax Esq
Epley
NANCY_A. BROWN
Ing
Silvercreek
Jonvs Senorizep
David T. MekiBbe
Eliza J. Tompkins
Pus
Gale
Rafige 9
Chicago Road
Bright & G Monyouport
Samuel Newcoweh
Ilinois
Aod House
Oregon
Moudiy iv
A. D
Tas Baker
Blas AE Wconer
Cabintel
HR Ruing
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