Stephenson County Whig Convention Selections and Actions
Delegates gathered in Stephenson County to nominate officers and set delegates for Rock Island and Congressional Conventions. The county Whigs adopted resolutions praising Taylor, opposing factionalism, and pledging support for M. P. Sweet if he is the district nominee, with central committees named and publication ordered in the Freeport Journal.
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Stephenson County
Vreport
Jared Sheets
Daviess County
Samuel F. Dodds
Isaac Kleckner
Henry
Smith
Rock Island
Charles Betts
Amos F. Culver
Bedee Lewis G
Reed
Elisha Marsh
Stephenson
United States
Zachary Taylor
Thas
M. P. Sweet
Genet G. Reed
J. P. Manny
Mark
Freeport
F. E. Young
A. Sheetz
J. H. Fitver
Loran
F. W W. Corlede, 8S. Hays, J. Andrews
Rock Run
H. Barber
Gray
E. Marsh
West Point
Charles Wilson
Harcour
Charles F. Taggart
W.G. Wruff
Asa Hall
Betso A Winslow
E. 11. Hunt
G. A. Gore
Phil. Meeley
Suchkeye
J. H. A RY S Clingrans
Adams
R. Young
Joseph
Freeport Journal
E.ow. Hunt
Jayex
Senatorial Convention Time and Place Set
Our friends in other counties will please notice the time and place for holding the Senatorial Convention as suggested by the Stephenson Co. Whig Convention Mt. Carroll the first day of October next. This arrangement we trust will meet the wishes of the party throughout the District.
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Stephenson Co
Mt. Carroll
Our Candidates Nominated by County Whig Convention
A Whig party notice praises the County Convention nomination and calls for active organizing. It urges Whigs in each town to hold meetings enlist influential men discuss nominees and canvass the party, aiming for victory in the approaching election.
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Whig Party
Tariff Dispute Over 1840s Policy At Freeport Meeting
A Locofoco resolution from a Freeport gathering endorses the Tariff of 46 and Sub-Treasury as wise, while criticizing Whig protectionism. The piece argues the tariff harmed Pennsylvania iron forges, lowers wages, and risks direct taxation, asserting voters never truly sustained the policy.
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Locofoco
Freeport
Treasury
Polk
Vegetarianism as moral and dietary conflict in society
A critical sketch attacks vegetarianism as a modern sin, arguing that animal flesh is essential for warmth and life in northern climates. It questions northern advocates and mocks ascetic Grahamite ideals, contrasting them with a stout epicure and implying dietary choices reflect deeper moral and physical traits.
Balance of diet and health in old physiology h ictures
A historical discussion contrasts two extreme bodies shapes the ghostly and the muscular. It argues for a balanced diet mixing flesh and vegetables to achieve health and longevity, noting long life with mixed fare and easier digestion of beef versus potatoes. It also links poor diet and ventilation to gangrene, advocating mutton or beef as cures.
Mount Carroll Whig County Convention nominates ticket
In Mount Carroll Tribune coverage, 24 delegates from 8 of 10 towns attended the Whig County Convention. Nominations were set for Assembly William J. Miller, Sheriff Roland Wheeler, Coroner Charles Stanley, with delegates named to Rock Island Convention. Resolutions pledged support for Whig nominees, tariff protection, union, and continuity under Mintaro Filmore.
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Mount Carroll Tribune
Whig
Ole County
Wm. J. Miller
Roland Wheeler
Charles (. Stanley
Rock Island
Wm. Halderman
Sample M. Journey
J. W. van Myers
David Emmert
Dr. E. Woodruff
Monroe Baily
D. Emmert
RW. Brush
Thomas Rapp
Miller
Labes
Winnebago Delegates Unified in Campbell Support
A Prairie Democrat report on Winnebago County Democratic delegates split four for Turner and four for Campbell is corrected as a mistake. An informant with direct talks from all delegates says they stand with Campbell, showing one unified stance.
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Pennsylvania
Keystone
Prairie Democrat
Winnebago County
Turner
Campbel
Winnebago
Campbell
Freeport Incorporation Election Notice 1850
Public meeting on August 19 approved incorporation of Freeport Illinois. Election for five town trustees to be held at the Court House on September 18 from 1 to 4 pm by viva voce vote. Five trustees to serve one year. Clerk: WM. MARTIN Freeport Sept 19 1850 Tuz Loco Convention notes recount of Mt Carroll Democracy split between barnburners and Hunkers with no county nominations. Registers and receivers of public monies list confirmed in Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota.
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Freeport
Court House
Mt. Carroll
Barnburner
Cherry Grove
Tribune
Mt. Carroll Tribune
Artier's Hos Garter and October Book Notices
A fragmentary 19th century review lists publications and authors. Arthur’s large Philadelphia titers and his pen exercises are praised for moral tone. Gopey’s Lapt’s Book and Horner’s Douian Magazine are noted for quality monthly contents. The Morusin's Magazine and newspapers from Nassau Street offer substantial reading material and prices.
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Artier
Hos Garter
Leah Tle
Philadelphia
Arthur
Coun
Teri
Baker Letter Appeals for Party Unity in Convention
A dated Aug 28 letter from KD Baker urges party loyalty and unity after disagreements on the Railroad Bill and Mexico boundary issues. He notes absences and votes, seeks fair convention conduct, and warns against personal motives harming the party while stressing collective success. He mentions Rog from Peru and rapid progress on the road, and hopes for amendments before full completion.
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Peru
Galena
Mexico
Baker
Bill to establish post routes passes House of Representatives
Dean Lin writes that a bill establishing the post routes has passed the House and will likely become law. He lists numerous routes from Rock Island Camden Rid Grove Meridian Oxford North Prairie and other towns to Knoxville Peoria Farmington Ellisville Macomb Cantaga Warsaw Genesee Dineton Oquakwa Keithshuged New Burton Millersburgh Auck Island Cambridge Burns Farmington Fit view Ellisville Macomb Carthage Mendon Quincy Rockton Laone Monne to Canton Henry county Lacon Steuben Lawn Ridge Wyoming Toulon Stark county Monroe Point Oregon Mount Morris Del Grove Sterling Asion Grove Rapids hoped to become law, signed by D Baker.
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Dean Lin
House
Becou
Rock Island
Camden
Rid Grove
Meridian
Oxford
North Prairie Ederson
Galesburgh
Knoxville
Peoria
Farmington
Fanie Ellisville
Macomb
Argyle
Cantaga Warsaw
Genesee and Dineton
Oquakwa
Keithshuged
New Borton
Millersburgh
Auck Island
Mile
Organ
Cambridge
Burns
Peoria City
Fitview
Ellisville
Carthage Chi
Mendon
Quincy
Rockton
Laone
Lancaster Landing
Trier
Brunswick
Klmore
Littletonville
Victoria
Walnut
Bishop Hill
Contested apportionment sparks partisan dispute
A fragment from The The Ford Forum argues Stephenson county apportionment mirrors ours, alleging intentional exclusion of Free Soil votes to fix delegate numbers. It cites Galena Gazettes critique of representation ratios and notes Winnebago and Stephenson vote tallies, with broader mentions of party nominations and upcoming September events.
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Thelford Forum
Stephenson County
Free Soil
Galena Gazette
Winnebago
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