Gold Riches Reported Across California in 1848
Col Mason reports vast gold finds draining the Sacramento and San Joaquin basins with workers using picks shovels and pans. He notes large yields from Indian washers and a soldier earning far beyond pay, while he suggests minting in San Francisco Bay and describes the quicksilver mine of Alexander Forbes near Tepic with large mercury vats and rising ore prospects.
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Sacramento
San Joaquin
Mexico
Eve
Monterey
Moziery
Ian
Sierra Nevada
Naves
Murtoon
Great Salt Lake
California
Salt Lake
S22
Fernando
Diersa Nevadia
Preemont
Neligh
San Francisco
Bay of San Fransisco
New Almoder
Alexander Forbes
Tepic
Bay of
Pueblo de San Jose
Mazatlan
Walkinhaw
Ria
Rob
Mason
Heapquartres
Cal
Senate Skirmish Over Taylor Victory and Printing Debate
Washington correspondence reports a heated Senate scene as members discuss the Treasury report and a motion to print 20,000 copies. Civil war era tensions surface over Taylor and Van Buren, with gesturing and sharp exchanges amid broader fights on California New Mexico and slavery in New Mexico. A House bill to extend bounty land laws also advances amid talks on postage rate reductions.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Ielate
Taylor
Cameron
Pennsylvania
Senate
Aed
Hate
New Hampshire
Ian Buren
Gen. Teylor
General Teylor
Lorgwin
Eri
Meichifa
Claytor
Delaware
John Davis
Marsachustt
Dougie
Hives
California
New Mexico
Tag Semstoss
Douglses
Col. Benton
People of
Congress
Causacs
Bustrov
Virginia
George the
Carnock
United States
Carvrox
Benton
Mecer
Faotn
Wroyeerr
The
Great Britain
Greenville
Senate debates Aspinwall railroad bill across Isthmus of Panama
In Congress on December 14 1848 Senator Benton urged a bill authorizing Aspinwall and partners to build a railroad across the Isthmus of Panama to carry mail to Monterey and the Pacific coast. Supporters favor passage while opponents seek postponement. The House discussions touched on California governance and slavery, with strong partisan rhetoric and warnings about the steering of state affairs.
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Senate
Benton
Secretary of the Navy
Aspinwall
Panama
Monterey
Pacific Coast
Ohio Statesman
Washington City
California
Sanama
Breese
Reverdy Johnson
House OF Representatives
Wilmot
Robinson
Indiana
Wentworth
Giddings
District of Columbia
Ohio Legislature Sits Through Key Handover Dispute
The Ohio legislature debates surrender of State House keys to the Senate sergeant at arms. Whigs oppose, arguing Librarian holds keys for a cleaning mandate, while Goddard and Myer press for a recorded vote. Inner conflicts flare as factions maneuver over seating and party control amid tensions in Cincinnati delegates.
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Pyers
State House
Senate
Representatives
Doffender
Goddard
Patterson
Iching
Myer
Lucas
Ohio
Senate Debates State Auditor Tax Power and 1780 Island Visit
In the Senate an animated debate questioned the constitutionality of a law granting the Auditor of State power to levy taxes. The Whig side opposed the reform, fearing its implications, while a late-night scene involved interruptions and disorder. The piece also recounts travel lore from 1780 about English visitors and sensational mentions of Texas gold discoveries.
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Senate
Archbold
House
Arrival of the Niagara 7 and French political turmoil
The report notes the attempt to elect General Cavaignac amid Louis Napoleon’s influence, with financial moves and hopes for peaceful stability. It also covers unrest in Vienna and Rome, including Windischgrätz actions, Swiss guards, Pope Pius IX, and the new French ministry after the insurrection, plus European reactions and the Pope’s surrender under duress.
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Cavaignac
Louis Napoleon
Juamartine
Frances
Pais
General Cavaignac
England
Lord Welbourne
Ballan
M.P
Vienna
Popbst
Pope
Roch
Roman Legion
Samme Hhnaand
Caviti Vecchi
Anecdote of Taylor from the Delta for Wing readers
A fragment from the North Carolina Delta recounts a humorous 19th century anecdote about General Taylor. A mechanic approaches Taylor with a blunt question about work and payment, prompting Taylor to reveal his own modest expectations and a typical exchange reflecting the era's humor and politics.
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Taylor
N. C. Delta
Time Inconvenience Forebodes Scarcity in California
The State-man notes feared time inconvenience from a scar city of provisions affecting Californians. He hopes austerity ends as some cold diggers say they have no time to eat. One man reportedly has not stopped to chew for three weeks while hunting the root of all evil.
Miss Betts Taylor Married Announcement
The notice reports the marriage of Miss Betts Taylor to Dewy and notes General Taylor’s election and Reiy Taylor’s release. A gentrad rejoicing is described, mentioning Betts as the daughter of a recently elected official, with a ceremony held on a Thursday at 1 o'clock in an unspecified location.
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Reiy Taylor
Col Bliss
Dewy
Betts
Nakwong
Mam Beuy Taylor
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