Boundary settlement between New Mexico and Texas bill
The House passed a long act proposing Texas boundary terms, cessions, and US compensation including ten million dollars, with specific latitudinal and longitudinal lines, plus a New Mexico Territory bill. It notes votes in Senate and House, and outlines provisions on slavery and territorial changes.
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Gulf of Mexico
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Sierra Madre
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Harvin
Whig Senatorial Convention Set for Mt Carroll
Whigs of Jo Daviess Stephenson Carroll and Whiteside counties meet at Mt Carroll for a state senator nomination on a date in October. Delegates from Jo Daviess and Stephenson choose two representatives for the State Legislature. Stephenson delegates named Winthrop Merrill John A Clark S F Dodds Jared Sheets and Robert McConnell to the next convention with vacancy filling power. Carroll favored site and October timing.
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Stephenon
Carroll
Whiteside
Mt. Carroll
Rtrer Wrinesday Oy Acroner
Stephenson
Davicas
Stepenson
Stephenson County
Winthrop Merrill
John A. Clark
F. Dodds
Jared Sheets
Robert McConnell
Jo Daviess County
Dark plotting alleged in Whig party contest claims
In a defective print due to repairs and illness, the piece attacks the successful candidate as guilty of covert plots to undermine Col. Baker and block his nomination. It urges Whig unity, brands opponents as hypocritical lokofocos, and predicts defeat for Baker through underhanded tactics while praising Baker’s virtues and leadership.
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Friends of
Co. Baker
Whig Party
Col. Baker
Mr. Sweet
Locofocus
Rock Island
The Tears of Locofocos Over Whig Foe's Rise
A discussion of volatile political emotions among Locofoco editors as Whig candidate shifts spark tears and indignation. The piece rebukes former insults toward Mr. Clay and defends Mr. Sweet over Col. Baker, then pivots to a defense of a protective tariff as a revenue and national development tool, arguing it benefits domestic labor and national prosperity.
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Locofuco
Taylor
Jen Y Clay
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Benedict Arnold
Jocofoco
M. P. Sweet
Col. Baker
Lucofaco
Uteidd
Mr. Sweet
Locos Fail to Nominate Sheriff Candidate in Whig Backing Urges Unity
The Locos failed to nominate a sheriff candidate leaving Bennet and Judge Harris as independents. The Carroll Tribune says the Whig candidate is well qualified and deserves unanimous party support.
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Locos
Bennet
Harris
Sheriffalty
Carrol ]Tribune
Township Organization Burden Prompts Legal Debate
The community laments vague township duties as the County Court and Board of Supervisors clash over responsibilities. Jurors and election judges were appointed by the old method, prompting criticism of lawmakers and calls for clearer authority or a return to prior governance.
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Board of Supervisors
Miller Named for Legislature in Ogle County Nominating
In Mt Carroll Tribune report, Wm G Miller Esq is nominated for the Legislature. The article praises his legal skill and devotion, notes he is not a strong party man but pledged to Whig principles, and urges Whig unity in Ogle County to elect him. It highlights issues like Free Banking, statute revision, apportionments, and funding for Central Railroad as upcoming legislative concerns.
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Revenue Tariff Party
Yorick
Horatio
Wm. G. Miller
Congress
Central Rail Road
Miller
Hyn
Srennixg
Whiteside Co
Eptron
Sterling
Rock River
Dixon
Freeport
Albany
Mississippi
A. G. Atherton
Court House
St. Charles
Sheldon
Sweet
T. Y Tuyner
Freepoth Mt
Arroll County
Galena
Whig Rally Endorses Martin P. Sweet For Assembly
The correspondence from Winnebago notes a County Convention supporting Whig aims and Martin P. Sweet as a candidate. It praises his eloquence, urges opposition to Locofocoism, and envisions a strengthened state and national policy on tariffs, slavery, and industry under Whig principles.
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Ms Sweet
Jonny H Foye
Enrror
Court House
P. Sweet
Marti
Martin P. Sweet
Pany
Egypt
United States
Sweet
Salt River
Tormens
Banne County
Whigs and District Honors Mention Beloit Soldier
Fragmentary OCR notes salute a Beloit area soldier of the Illinois district, naming P Sweet and a group of 16 Whigs, honoring a marked show of respect in high rank.
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Mlinois P. Sweet
Congress
Beloit
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