A Whig View of Elections and Judges in 1849
The piece criticizes the 1849 political maneuvers in Ohio and Pennsylvania, arguing the Whigs outwitted Free Soilers and that elections should be returned to the people. It discusses the selection of judges, alleged bargaining with Free Soilers, and calls for reform to end legislative horse-trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Allen
Philadelphia
Nanes-strest
Judicial Sud
Wa ‘T
Messrs. Townshend
van Doren
Moree
Volumbua
Usu
Free Soil
Ohio
Polk Administration’s End and Inaugural Reflections
The piece reflects on James K. Polk’s administration ending and predicts stability under Zachary Taylor, praising Polk’s four years. It notes territorial expansion, a foreign war, no public debt, and cautions against banking or revenue shifts while contrasting Polk with Taylor. It also lists several judges and political notes from legislative elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James K. Polk
Treasury
Wisconsin
Iowa
Jefferson
Madison
Zachary Taylor
Taylor
Polk
Epponsers
The Rail Road Bill Passes Legislature Amending Great Western Charter
Allen county citizens gain chance for semi official talks with neighboring counties as the Great Western Railroad Company charter is amended by a recent legislative act. The measure names petitioned commissioners and urges immediate civic action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atal
Great Western Rai Road Company
Allen County
El Borado Travelers Head to California In Transit Brief
Messrs J B Hoover and G D Larazor, residents of El Borado, departed yesterday morning for California. The Lima Joint Stock Company has faced a faulted claim or deferral in the proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. J. 3. Hoover
G. D. Larazor
Place
California
Lima Joint Stock Company
S. P. Chase Praised for Democratic Platform in Seneca Ad
The Seneca Advertiser edited by Speaker Breslin calls S. P. Chase a democratic freeholder opposing banks and paper money, endorsing subtreasury, free trade, and a new constitution. It supports electing officers by the people and criticizes the apportionment bill as unconstitutional. It aligns with Benton and Douglass on slavery and backs Cass over Taylor if not for the Nicholson letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase
Breslin
Tain Z Banks
Pla
Mr. Benton
Gen
Frouston
Ceneral Cass
Taylor
Nicholson
Sne
Democratic Party
Whig
Senator Allen on Postage Free Press Circulation
A speech by Senator Allen argues for free newspaper circulation within a defined circle of publication. He estimates U S newspaper numbers and analyzes how mail travel would be affected, framing the issue as a responsibility of Congress and the post office to support readers and roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eure
Allen
United States
Cites
United
Tme
Fiat
Shase
Salya Jes
Peblerin
Cosony
Congress
Parties in Great Britain A Reorganization In Sight
The piece discusses an impending realignment of political parties in Great Britain following the death of Lord Grey Henrick and the poor health of Lord John Russell. Sir Hubert Peel may resume the premiership under strict conditions and a unique coalition. Leaders show little consensus amid factional tensions and shifting alliances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Brian
Gee Henrick
Ford John Russell
Sir Hubert
Peel
Fragmentary note on British statesmen and reform mood
The passage praises a respected British statesman and hints that Cabinet recognition would secure support. It notes a widespread stir in Great Britain over financial reform and a public mood favoring gradual concessions while maintaining order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laromest
Great Britain
Hienghen J
Emigrants Planned for San Francisco Wives by Mrs Farnham
A New York notice describes Mrs. Farnham arranging a party of young single women under twenty five to emigrate to San Francisco as potential wives for emigrants there. The plan is touted as moral, respectable, and conducted openly by a trusted figure with strong backing. It argues such arrivals would counter moral decline tied to the California boom and even compare in value to gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farnhuta
San Francisco
New York Papers
California
Senatorial Elections Stir Debate on Bank and Tariff
The piece discusses the Leaishiture elections with Democratic and Free Soil factions across the Senatorial choice. It praises Judge Cadwell and Mr Spaulding for the Supreme Bench, notes Mr Chase’s political stance, and mentions Speaker Sparling as a strong choice for the Fourth Judicial Circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clase
Hickcock
Giddings
Chase
Alton
Buis
Wichcock
Bank
Tari
Cadwell
Spaulding
Supreme Bench
Caldwell
Afr
Spardig
Bliss
4Th Judicial Circuit
CIA
Eng
Political Debates Dominate Senate and House Proceedings
In a lengthy session, the Senate discussed a bride over the Ohio River at Ciacknell and the House debated bills on Morgan county court times and a prior Nye bill. Byers motion followed Durbin. Goddard clashed over report control and smothering legislation. Dobbs presented Col. Spencer’s accounts in a critical memorial. The House debated a proposed constitutional referendum and adjourned for recess with more to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Ohio River
Ciacknell
Byers
Durbin
House
Morgan County
Goddard
Raniall
Nye
Thun
Dobbs
Col. W. Spencer
Board of Public Works
Col. Spencer
Nash, Adama and March
Bic
Spencer
Henl
Statesman
Debates on the Constitution Bill Stir Virginia Politics
The House floor holds a lengthy discussion on the Constitution Bill with speakers from Clermont and others. Norris Pugh and Townshend Morse critique leadership and charges. Whigs oppose Senate vote on a new constitution, cautioning radical doctrines. Judge Eldred’s keyhole remark provokes debate about decorum and gender.
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Xora
Clermont
Norris
Pogh
Townshend
Morse
Pugh
Willsuffens
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the Argus
J. Nichols, Euston
Liman, Alien Co
Xewia
U.S
Wxcomenonene Nobelty
Mr. Day
Lorain
Hamilton County
Robert Moor
Muskingum County
John P. Springer
Si An In Dodge
Percy County
George
Morgan Coonty
O. J. Kyser
Xander McConnell
Jackson County
Pat. Fick Murdock
Wiliam Day
Ashland County
J.C. Myers
New York
Calorein
Petefahd
Prbic
el Borado
S. P. Chase
Senator Allen
Alexandro Gazette
Samuel Ednicott
Daly
Ba Concentus
Soma
Jarcy
Ebeed Alec
Chio
Tenrention
John Randety
Virginna
Pere
Jurge Eldred
Penesylvania
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