Railroad contracts set for Dubuque to Marion line progress
The Dubuque Marion and Western line prepares sixty miles of iron and chairs to reach Marion by navigation opening. Lumber for bridges awarded to reliable bidders. A letter from L A Witter favors Cedar Rapids land grant use and critiques Mr Witter’s political stance and residency plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gelpcke
Dubuque, Marion
Ton. A. Witter
Mt. Vernon Mets
Les Moines
Cedar Rapids Company
Witter
Linn County
Cedar Democrat
Des Moinos
Cedar County
Crocker & Co
Dubuque
Stimpson, Gelpcke & Co
Keokuk
Muscatina
Keokuk and
Mt. Pleasant
Muscatine
Wilton
Our Cedar Co
Cedar
Stimpson Golpcke
Cedar Valley
Des Moines Criticizes Capital Layout and Saloons
A Cedar Democrat correspondent says Des Moines is poorly arranged with the State Capitol on the east hill and business districts far apart across the river. Lager beer saloons and essentials are scattered, creating great inconvenience for lawmakers commuting between the Capitol and downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Democrat
State House
Chicanery and quarrels over Capitol dome project costs
A Cedar Valley Times correspondent notes the ironwork contract raised prices from five and two cents per pound to seven, a $120,000 delta. The piece attacks Crocker & Co. and attacks public figures, referencing ministerial prayers and a Cedar River custody quibble amid local murders and gunfire in Lyons and surrounding areas.
Washington Monument funds urged for national drive
A Washington dispatch says a nationwide effort will raise funds to sustain the Washington National Monument work in the coming year. About 1,000 postmasters report boxes in offices and have raised over 62000 in four months. Nearly 28,000 postmasters remain silent. if each contributes about 1.50 yearly, progress continues. Also, the Senate passed to abolish the franking privilege. only newspaper exchanges may pass through mails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Washington National Monument
Reroni
United States Senate
Douglas
Dred Scott
U.S. Senate
Perry
Charleston
Messrs. Angle and Witter
Clinton Road
Missouri River
Co. Crocker & Co
Caals
Des Moines Legislation Debates On Railroads And State Finances
The Des Moines press discusses legislative moves including adjournment on March 15 and inquiries into railroad lands and required funding. It cites estimates for engines and gas works, asylum needs, and ongoing debates over the Air Line Rail Road grant and state fiscal plans.
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Haskell
Cowing
Winslow
Des Moines
Washington News Roundup on Senate Actions and Dueling
Washington dispatch notes Senate plans to report Nevada and Arizona bills with Nevada likely next. Arizona later. Letters from the President on commerce and free trade are sought. Debates on franking privilege reveal party lines and opposition to news paper circulation limits. A dueling incident in the Capitol ends with paper bullets and no injury.
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N. Y. Herald
Washington
Duratez C
Davis
Maryland
Pennington
Senate
Nevada
Arizona
J. D. Crittenden
W. H. Moore
Minnesota
M. Lyong
J. Laplace
Nachitoches
B. Peason
United States
Washington Territory
Vallandigham
State Department
House
Alven
Michigan
Leslie
South Carolina
Costly Lunatic Asylum Project Censured Official
The Burlington Hawkeye notes regret that the public was not informed about the expense of building and furnishing the Lunatic Asylum. It states costs typically exceed estimates and criticizes Mr Winslow for a letter he wrote last fall regarding the project.
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Burlington Hawkeye Bays
Propper
Winslow
Kansas Census and political fights move amid Wyandotte debate
The report cites Arney and Robinson estimating Kansas population between 70,000 and 110,000 amid disputed counts in Wyandotte territory and southern counties, whileKansas lawmakers vote on resuming lands granted to the Iowa Central Railroad Co. The House passed the land bill by 54 to 28 with numerous names listed for and against.
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Arny
Kansas
Judge Petit
Allen County
New York Indian Reserve
Lynn County
Miami Reserve
Avay
Beber
Washington
Arney
J. W. Robertson
Aled
Robinson
Riley
Atchison County
Atchison City
Ilosaya
Iowa Central Railroad Co
Yeons
Messrs
Baker
Beal
Bowdoin
Barnes
Bennett
Robb
Ruddie
Sabin
Shipman
Stanton
Tompkins
Whitaker
Williamiamson
Louisa
Withrow
Witter
Naye
Beremwan
Bracewell
Clark
Des Moines
Claggett
Crawford
Curtis
Dunlavey
Griffke
Gurley
Hotchkiss
Jennings
Les Lacheur
Mangold
McCull
Maryland Opposition and Trials in Davenport Letter
The Davenport Democrat notes grain stocks in Maryland towns with Wheat 61,000 bushels and other totals. The Baltimore Patriot condemns black disunion and supports Mr. Davis and Mr. Harris, while Charlestown trials convict Varlett Stevens and conspirators. Owens Brown and others indicted for slave conspiracy. A miss Bird assault case, Buchanan pardons and Parkington for Speaker praised. Jones County reports railroad grading and favorable weather. other scattered notes from Iowa and Massachusetts reflect political tension.
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Scott County
Davenport Democrat
Davenport ‘Gazette Staten
Harringer
Baltimore Patriot
Maryland
Congress
Charleston
Optica Korn
Mr. Davin
Harris
Tincan
House
Monty Winter Davis
Parkington
Honvefern
Mr. Davia
Nenry Winter Dayis
Lecofoco Diaunionism
Bas Iebn
Jones County
Marion and Western
Amamosa
Missouri and Tennessee in Presidential Contention
A Burlington correspondent critiques Bates and argues against Bates and the idea of a Missouri driven ticket. The piece questions Kentucky and Tennessee viability, warns against miscasting southern votes, and urges removing the Capitol from Washington amidst calls for reform and a possible relocation due to alleged Capitol corruption and poor construction.
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Burlington
Springfield
Masa
Bates
Mecca
Equator
Tennessee
John Bell
Jackson
Capitol
Washington
Market Report Shows Firm Grades And Mixed Receipts
Receipts total 9 194 bushels with market firm after opening lower. No 1 and No 9 springs traded on private terms and on track at various prices. Cattle and hog markets show steady demand though some lots sold at differing prices. Multiple grain and seed items reported with varied quotes and weak-to-firm tendencies across categories.
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L.ol
Dla Inagora
Fze
Horem
Sears
Bales Warysa
Daesena Hoge—Racelpts
Marltt Firm
Baluy
Gs Bales
Terrible Shipwreck off Cape Sable Claims Mungurdan
The Cunard steamer Mungurdan wrecked on Cape Sable Monday. all passengers and crew are believed lost. The report notes confusion over names and cites historical ties to Boston and New Orleans figures, reflecting old maritime disaster lore.
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Cape Sable
Humorous Local Anecdotes and Speech Patchwork
A ragged collage of local humor and dialect speech from Connersville Times and a sermon excerpt. The piece depicts a barber shaving a man’s beard while away from home, a mistaken return by a stranger, a country sermon with rustic phrasing, and an old veteran’s wary reply about choosing paths.
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Mather
Serine
Gut
Howe
Connerseills
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Linn CO. Register
Marion
Iowa
The
Work Progresson
Cedar Valley Times
Devocxstic
House of Representatives
J. A. Nash
Duggett
Drummond
Cedar River
Crockes & Co
Cuintos
Lyong Mirror
Michaal Gill
Lyons
James Gill
Michael Mulvaney
Gill
Mulvaney
Bill
Washington Monument
Oart
Des Moines Register
Judiciary
Code Commissioners
Sean
Kangas
Amy
News From
Oratia
Congressional Committee On
John’ QO. Rives
Congressional Globe
Bowman
Loco
Foco
Forney and Douglas
John W. Forney
Philadelphia
Rega
Forney
Senator Douglas
Stephen A Douglas
Lecompton
Ewe
Wade
Kourysteyrogs
Ling County
Inpran Creix
Lovejoy
Landom Vimes
San Juan
Uncle Sam
James K. Poll
Vancouver
Aswe
John Bull
Goust
Lord Palmerston
M. PF. Zindune
Muscatine Journal
Milton Renolds
Louisa County
Charlestown
Varlett
Stevens
Owen Brown
Francis J. Merrinio
Bueclay Coppis
Jeremiah Anderson
Simon Shoconitt
Dewitt
Catherine Bird
Bird
Shocrat
Buchanan
Cincinnati Comercial
Towa City
Kapsiblien
W. Reynolds
Isq
Seltex
Virginia
Wisonville Jourinad
Mr. Hates
New York Daily Tribune
National Capitol
Tribune
Society of Friends
Press of
National Jura
Washington City
Pennsylvania
John Brown
Republic
Oukcago
Arled
Tha
Brock
Revelpta
Cutie
Qulatbutorn
Tay
Charles G. Greene
Boston Post
G. W. Kendall
New Orleans
Texas
Mr. Kendall
Kondall
New York
Boston
Groene
C. G. Greene
Charles Gordy
Joe
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Mopith
Brudder Janes
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