Appointments and political bargaining under Pierce era
The piece denounces the Pierce administration for rewarding factions with office. It claims President Pierce, Marcy, and allies traded patronage to preserve power, placing Jefferson Davis in the War Department and appointing George Sanders as consul to London. It warns of further entanglements and political coercion while criticizing Douglass, Sickles, Belmont, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wr. Ts. Marcy
Tinestaj
Vin Ina
Pioreu
Pnmt
Bob Tail
Buffalo
Pierce
Douglass
American Democratic Review
Jefferson Davis
War Department
Soule, Borland, Hoyne, &c
Pusco
Gyorgs Sartora
Democratic Review
United States
London
Col
Aspinwall
Janet
Shi Ptt Indus Tasran
Marcy
George Sanders
Sanders
Casa
Houston
Democratic Party
Senate
Oyas
Daniel Sickles
August Belmont
House
Austriin
Caf Eountey
Agricultural Society and local meetings in Carroll County
A report from Mt. Carroll notes a visit by farmers forming an Anti cultivural Society to unite local efforts. The piece praises neighboring Stephenton and urges farmers to organize, attend meetings, and share experiences to advance agricultural development. It also lists visitors from Chicago Rockford and Buffalo, plus a long column of assorted regional notices and commentary on land deeds and railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renault
Bir. Hott, Esq
Rockford Democrat
J.J. Laxspom
Chicago
A. McFappen
Rockford Forum
R. W. Visnine
Buffalo Morning Express
G. P. Panam & Co
Putnam's Monthly
New York
Binevarni
J. M. Binelar
Ohio
Davis
Clermont County
Tuissenson
ES EC
Stephenson Ty
Eloisa
Towa
Bness
Freeport
Carroll County
God
Jarrell
Ogle
Whiteside
Work
Jackson Quanty
Iowa
Portage City prospects and railroad expansion in Wisconsin
Correspondent notes rapid Western growth in Wisconsin with new bridges and brick towns replacing old wooden structures The Great Northern improvement and La Crosse Milwaukee line push toward Portage City with expected completion by 1855 The piece highlights cattle of enterprising Western men and the push for local manufacture amid rising rail and steamship transport plans with mentions of Wisconsin roads and the Chicago line The letter also covers local newspaper growth and obituaries of notable figures, including J M Binelar and John D Spaulding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rattenoab
New York
Ohio
Lake Erie
Ohio River
Cvat
Portner
Freepitt
Noretthe
Portage City
Illinois
Wisconsin
Portage
Great Northern
Chicago
Ouro Cay Leal Wiveston
Chinery
Irén
Boston
Philadelphia
Great Western
Monroe
Buffalo
New York City
Erie
New York Central Hounds
Iwi
Cleveland
Stegnen
Queen OF
Bultulo
Sandusky
M/ENSASSLEP PT
St. Lawrence
Buttad
H. St. le
Lake Nouth
Capod
Voledy
Mouree
Cuysinya
DhafTala
Westuendress Soo
Apt AD
Perkind
Mouroe
Mandiye
Rurine Svate
J. Wilton
Lesvos
Toledo
Pennsylvania
New England
Staten
Teneonarin
Suni
Tremont Building
Dearborn Street
George M. Gray
Freeeport
JS. Esamert
Intermountain Rail Deal Rumors Spark West-Northwest Tension
A fragment from a 19th century edition discusses alleged talks between the Illinois Central Railroad and a North Western line to connect Tote des Mort to the Minnesota River. It forecasts partial construction within eighteen months and questions completion by the charter deadline. The piece also notes a local judge's bail decision and praises local tailors Liver and Hasttory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
North-Wes- Ret
Hetatond
Rot
Gotné Tito
Minots Central
Foto Dea Motta
Minnesota River
Eamy
Inter Road
Weiter
Aurel
SMP
Gallena
Mlinois Central BR. B. Co
Dette
Thse
Dubuque
Tote Des Mort
Mintiddota
Leith
Dibuqué
Illinois Central Rail Cars To Feature Saloon Coaches
An Illinois Central Wail Road officer described a planned fleet upgrade with new locomotives and passenger cars. Col. Mases will design a class of saloon cars with six by eight foot compartments, luxurious amenities, and a temperance aligned refreshment service, targeting comfortable travel with ample ventilation and moderate prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Central Wail Rod
United
Hemipe
Col
Mases
Gary
Passengara
Cnurae
Trang
Galena
St. Louis
Chicazo
Qatro
Aitrgost
Galena Jeffersonian
North Western Fruit Growers Meeting in Chicago
The North Western Fruit Growers Association announces a four day meeting in Chicago starting October 4. Prominent pomologists and fruit growers will attend, with discussions on standard fruit, tariff pricing, and Prairie cultivation. The event will feature fruit exhibitions, brief sessions, and reports, with entries accepted from papers and fruit sent to Prairie Farmer Office or Kennicott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mreas
Chicago
Andtis
Hutdreda
State Street
Prairie Farmer Office
AW Kennicott
Lake Street
N. W
al” Kiitora
Joan A. Kenshott
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Fritag
Thamer
C. W. Barnsvon
Frogport
Musars, Brewster, Wheeler & Brewster
Ilinois
Thair Nursery
Ste
D. LQ. B
Mla
New York Tribune
Gorrixon
Onraox
Morrieqn Warl
Platte County
Mixeourd
Oregon
To Lang
Datnrate
Bostor
Pan TV
Tue Nuw Hoven
Galena Adv
Hox
D. L. GaeggeeThis
Randwich Islands
Honolulu
New Yeas
American Association For the Advancement of Science
P. Putnam & Co
Bricucangcuiy Fos
Molonoay
Romgres
Ap. Iia
Caps Y Lasraising
Yhiemed
Holm BP
Hale
Sunare
Newuptargu.d. Bs
Turney
Galena and
Chicago, Union. Railroad Company
Dixon
Oux Energy
John D. Spaulding
The
New York Courier
Preza
Orange County
J. B. Wate
Anygher
Wheeler
O. W. Brewster Leswoem
M. Bice Hat Boon
Eto Toy Congress
Minnesota
Theap Wilson
Kane County
Cuelet
Biddle
Rimvidero
Ano Hastttoy
Attenton
Linois Central Road
Marte Suga
Uxiren Seytre
Muaing
Vermont
U. States
Har Torvign Commores
Burlington
Son Lake Champlain
Phnig
Pahadi Dbstriets
Btes
Miwa
Vermont i
Ifnz
Mart Hartering
Ayako Superior
Michigan
Lake Boerieg
Lake Superior
Washington
Bremen
Jong Auriius
Ile
Eslater
Mitdlo
Lfne
aMivelten
Glenn
Benton County
Warsaw
Ug A
St. Louis Repub
Asatte
UffaLy
Sotcine
Stanard
Atlantic
Cape S
Baltic
Myes
Leeland
Nora
Mucher
Christin
James Keatley
John Fh. Peters
Mise Helm M. Kneeland
Fiveport
Dird
Tu Ouse
James T. Dunbar
Wilkar
Sloan
Rom
J. We Cooper
Pilla
Juhnatown
Jolinatown
James, McMullen
M. D
Peter ‘Eyerocd, Esq
William Barnet
Adam Kocklur
Minchfixel McGraw
Shepley Priestley
Thos
Min Haynes
Allen Rose
Jacob Dritt
Keet San
John Ll. Neyser
Samuel Bungie
Hisq
Robert, Sackard
William Hober
J.C. McGill
George W. Kern
William Larden
John O'Neil
P. O'Neil
Thos, Frean
Lewis Frean
Robert Barnett
Peter Minely
Joseph Burgoon, Jr
John Hamilton
Henry Sutton
Wmn
Tombinain
Robert Hamilton
Richard Treanor
Jacob Levergood
Cos. Pershing
John Matthews
Archibald Mathews
Costluw A. Thompson
William Qinham
Joseph Derry
Hiram Craver
Joseph Chamberlain
Philip Murphy
Johnstown
J. S. Enmert
Jd. W. Coopers
OC. P. Howes
Hato
Pedara
Firma
Browriat Wheeler & Browser A
Freeport Nursery
O. W. Brewater
H.R. Wheeler
Hou
Eldorado
Savanna
Miele
Aaron
Pierce Bavania
Tathereas
Josiah Tl
Bower
Circuit Court
Stephenson County
Mlinoia
Jamca Mitchell
Wear
Nolo
T. James Mitchell
Notelack M
Freesport
Ames
Mitchell
Alga Bss
Dito
Freepog
Fabr
Chicsea
Cate
Feceporcare
Eben
Elpin
Marengs
Belial
Stockford
Freaport
Firt Clase Stage
Dubuqthe
St. Paul
Bungee Hock Island
Devenport Quincy
St. Tatsy Points
Mississippi
Town
Minneavins
Beloit
Atar
Madison
Howe
Pra
q/ Minsineipi
N. Yorke
Lanesville
Rockford
Cara
Rock
Belvidere
J.B. Turner
Sap
Oaiaeate
Stoneman's
William Neely
Neely
We H. Hodgsons
Gé& Co
Shovelsa Bonden
Jet al
Len Tee
Gerry
Mies Bacon
Princeton
Patrona Ul Pring
Plyce
Civie
Atudenta
Ivy
Spesitidd
Dh. Grattan
Republicat
Onan Nobry
Josephi Bby
Au Beitui
Atreet
Bedeos Hotel
FF Sia
Gia
Fork
Atoro Haa
Yeaulys
Ral
Josepu Eby
Adark
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