Commerce and the Modern Civilizer Speech at the Chamber
A historic address extols commerce as a civilizing force. Mercury, mythic symbolism, and a tribute to merchants frame commerce as global shaper of peace, arts, and progress. It recalls a German trapper who became a pioneer of American expansion and funded a public library named for John Jacob Astor.
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New-York Chamber of Coufes Anlagelo- Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Mercury
Hermes
Neptune
Venus
Mars
Vulcan
Jupiter
New York
Lake Superior
Rocky Mountains
Pacific
Seneca Lake
Joux Jacos -Astor
Cabinet of President Taylor Defends Unity Against Dissent
A formal statement praises General Taylor's Cabinet as unified and loyal. It condemns open enemies and masked critics while affirming personal regard between the President, his advisers, and their shared aim for the country. The release notes rumors of disaffection have failed to affect integrity or confidence in Taylor.
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Ths Canmseyv
Gen
Taylor
Reputiie
Mongol auxiliaries in Hunga ryan wars noted for weapons
The text describes Hungarian reliance on wild populations across steppes and forests as formidable auxiliaries. It highlights the whip as the primary weapon for taming horses, a 20 foot long instrument with a ball at the end and tempered balls along its length. It mentions a small throwing axe used by wine-herds to strike from long distances, aided by skilled throwing.
Albany Montgomery Journal Election Briefing
A Montgomerry Journal tease notes losses among seven or eight Louislawure members and durable Whig counties. It claims no abandonment of hope for an Administration majority in the Tyuse and on joiud ballot.
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Alabana
Montgomery Journal
Louislawure
Durce
President Taylor Embraced by Democrats and Whigs Alike
From Pittsburgh to Harrisburg and beyond, Gen. Taylor’s tour draws universal praise for honesty and plain speech. He favors a modified tariff, modest Sub-Treasury changes, and internal improvements, while pursuing a peace-endorsed foreign policy. He met workers and officials, detailing meetings with Gov. Johnston and factory leaders, showing no bias toward class or aristocracy.
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New-York Tribune
Taylor
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Loco Fors
Loco-loco
York
Harrisburg
Lancaster
Carlisle
Chambersburg
Cass and Butler
Greensburg
Loco Foco
Gen
Alsop
Marcy
Congress
Gen.Taylor
Cuba
Washington
Cen
Gov. Johnston
Hanes
Nea
Two Alternatives in Tur ner Death Letter by C M Clay
In a letter to the National Era C M Clay laments Turner’s death and asserts there were only two options: die like a dog or fight like a man. He contests being denied the right to mourn and says he would rather go to his grave with the stain of fighting than of remaining passive.
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C.M. Clay
Turner
National Era
Presburg
Raap
Raab
Oedenburg
Pott
Haynau
Ketskemet
Szegedin
Three Barnum children die of cholera in New Haven
Three of Edward Barnum's four children, sil verplater by trade, died in New Haven Connecticut from cholera last Saturday week. All four children were born in July and all died on August 11. A remark about railroad penalties prompts Uncle Jerry to joke that England imposes ten pounds while his country enforces death.
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Edward Barnum
New Haven
Conn
Numder
Ingland
Jerry
Journal Agents Named to Solicit Subscriptions
The Journal of Illinois lists agents authorized to solicit subscriptions and collect money. Names include G C Tuore Mt Carroll, J L Anpams Cedar Creek Mills, Silas Axprews Yellow Creek, Dr Curren Eleroy, Rock Run, and others across multiple towns such as Wad dam's Grove, Rockford, Eagle Point, and Oneco.
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G. C. Tuore
Mt. Carroll
Perus Maxny
Waddam’s Grove
J. EL. Anpams
Cedar Creek Mills
L. Montacer
Downs
Alida
T. J. Anpnews
Silas Axprews
Yellow Creek
Pitttir
Arivar
Reitzel’s Mills
A. Bascocw
Oneco
Dr. Curren
Eleroy
O. AL. Hazarv
Rock Run
Eastman
Rockford
M. Junxey
Eagle Point
BF. Axsent
Elizabeth
A Word to the Whigs of Stephenson County
A call to Stephenson County Whigs to act on county judiciary selection under the new constitution. It argues for a party stance guided by qualifications over creed and urges the County Central Committee to gauge public sentiment and decide a course amid reorganization. It also notes mixed details on Iowa election results and Florida Indian policy as side items.
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Partizan
Iowa
Board of Public Asa
Wonroe
Powesheik
Pottawatomie
Locofaco
Dixon Wins In Western Rhode Island District Race
The Whig Nathan P. Dixon wins by about six hundred votes over Locofoco Thorn in the Western Rhode Island district. The Rockford Moron reprints an Illinois article on town organization under the new constitution, detailing how towns form, elect officials, and govern fences, animals, highways, and taxes to reduce county expenses and increase local control.
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Locofocos
Congress
Rhode Island
Nathan I’. Dixon
Thurston
Locofoco
Rockford
Ilinois
Jefferson
Hinois
Cassius M Cray Nears Recovery From Emancipation Wounds
Cassius M Cray is reported almost fully recovered from injuries suffered in his emancipation incident. He remains under medical care as authorities review the case and his condition improves steadily.
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Cassius M. Cray
Moonlit Music Shown by Freeport Trio
Last Saturday night between 10 and 11 a trio of Freeport musicians known as Comran A played in the sanctum, pleasing the editors with a moonlit concert. The three youths Brnssivus Auten and Sageyz, proteges of Deacon Pratt, offered a pleasant and heavenly set of tunes that lit the quiet hour.
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Freeport
Brnssivus
Auten
Sageyz
Deacon Pratt
Goorys Lady's Book for September Reviewed
Goory's Lady's Book for September arrives, containing ample useful and entertaining material. The engravings are executed with high artistic skill.
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Goory
Death of venerable citizen in Orange County
A venerable citizen and father of Hon. Wm. H. Seward died at his Orange County residence on Saturday after a lingering illness. A pointed note from the Albany Journal mentions the man Barrow in Illinois who has changed his name so often neighbors call him Wheel-Barrow.
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S. S. Seward
If. Seward
Orange County
Alb
Jour
Ilinois
Barrow
Mysterious Disarrearance At Winnebago House
A Kalamazoo man, John Phillips, once employed by J. B. Prince at the Winnebago House, vanished on Monday night the 27th. He wore a black hat, long hair, whiskers. no coat. Suspected temporary insanity. Any information to Winnebago House. Also cholera news from Fox River and court delays in several counties. Pekin votes to form a city. mayoral election soon.
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John Phillips
Kalamazoo
Michigan
J. B. Prince
Winnebago House
Weile
Pierce
Rockfordree Press
Indisposition delays September term of Circuit Court
Mr Spafford clerk of the circuit court reports that due to the indisposition of Judge Henderson there will be no session of the circuit court at the present September term. Rockford Free Press.
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Spafford
Henderson
Rockford Free Press
Injunction Sought Over Erie Buffalo Telegraph Line
At Cooperstown circuit court Judge Nelson heard a motion by Francis O J Smith assignee under Morse telegraph patents to stop O Reilly and others of Lake Erie Tel Co from using Monsa improvements on a Buffalo to Erie telegraph line.
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Circuit Court of the U. S
Cooperstown
Nelson
Francis O. J. Smith
Morse
O’reily
Lake Erie Tel Co
Buffalo
Erie
Monsa
Milwaukee Growth and Prosperity Showed by Trade Report
The Sentinel summarizes a Board of Trade report to government agent Milfird detailing Milwaukee’s rise from 700 in 1888 to about 18,000, plus exports of 1,148,807 bushels of wheat and 201,942 barrels of flour for the year ending July 1. It notes $3,828,650 in imports and $2,068,469 in exports, five flouring mills with 800–1000 barrels daily capacity, 39 sail vessels and 8,000 tons in steamboats, with arrivals in 1848 at $6,376. The piece urges citizens to sustain and expand commerce to secure future growth.
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Board of Trade
Milfird
Milwaukee
Janesville Gaz
Three Sabbaths in a Week Observed by Moors Jews
The American Consul in Tangiers notes three Sabbaths weekly. Moors observe Friday, Jews Saturday, Christians Sunday. Sundays of Moors and Jews are feast days, but Jews are so strict they avoid any fire or lit candle on their Sunday, to avoid sin.
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Sannavu
Tangiers
Morocco
New Sunsei Shirt Debuts in London Comforts Wearers
A new shirt named Sunsei appears in London. It is described as without gathers and very cosy and comfortable for daily wear.
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London
Children Cheer General Taylor Arrival in Fifth Ward
A crowd of ragged but merry children gathers as Gen. Taylor passes through the Fifth Ward. They speculate which of the four men in the vehicle is the hero, shouting for Old Zack and catching a nod and smile from the general as he lifts his hat amid cheers.
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Pittsnuro
Gen. Taylor
Ffth Ward
Buena Vista
Col. McCandless
A.W. Yoon
Gov. Johnston
Zack
Tremont House Corner Workers Speed City Improvements
About eighty men are employed at Tremont House corner as stone walls rise. Walkers Livery on Dearborn shows rapid brickwork. A Washington Street church will soon be finished, with foundations laid for two more toward the Lake and west by the South Branch. Overall, Chicago shows visible progress and prosperity.
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Tremont House
Messrs. Walkers
Dearborn
Washington Stree
Chicago Journal
Society Upset in California Diggings Report
A San Francisco letter in the Bets Courier depicts a social upheaval in the gold regions. It notes navy officers, a New York merchant, a college professor, a Georgia planter, and other workers all engaged in varied labor and amusing tasks at low wages, illustrating a newly mixed frontier society with constant social mixing and mobility.
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California
San Francisco
Bets Courier
Tieuterst
Navy
New York
Georgia Plante
Picayune Ctc
Pearl Street
Fred
Sun, Herald
Tribune
Paris Demographics Claim Bastards Ready to Fight
An 19th century blunted ramble claims illegitimate births dominate Paris’s population after revolutions. It cites ~1 050 Parisians and argues a quarter of bastards could bear arms, totaling about 85 000 in the city. Mentions Polk declines Whig governorship and other political shifts.
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Pas
Paris
Blackwool Magazine
Mississippi
Eli&ctios
Thomas
Polk
John A Quiman
Luke Lee
Ge Polk
A. G. Mayers
Congress
A. G. Brown
Mosquito King and Franklin Search in Nineteenth Century Dispatches
A colonial era tone debates British protection of the Musquito Kingdom and Lake Nicaragua access, noting U S hesitation toward more Mosquito conflicts. Parallel reports cite Sir George Simpson’s Hudson’s Bay tour, no Franklin clues, and Sir John Richards en route home while Dr. Rav e directs continued search. A Wheeling dispatch mentions the Suspension Bridge’s traffic.
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Forthen
Jon Franklin
George Simpson
Hudson's Bay Territories
Sir John Franklin
John Richards
Montré
Rave
Hudson’ S Company
Sir John
Montreal Coutier
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