President Taylor Tour Through Settlement Pleases Crowds
The President’s journey from Pittsburgh to Erie included a stop at a socialist settlement named Booneny where locals, soldiers, and town committees greeted him with enthusiasm. Incidents along the route highlighted public affection, with crowds cheering, a riverbank hotel reception, and a parade atmosphere as Taylor visited Fort Mifflin and factories before moving toward Newcastle and Rochester.
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Taylor
Pittsburch
Booneny
Tipler
Zack
Wurther
Beaver
Dickey
Hradford
Old Point
Ohio River
Old Fort Mélstosh
Col
Richard Ee Ie
Tas
Eton
Betas
Beeston
Newcastle
W. P. Buchanan
Lawrence
Brit
Eric
Gen. Taylor
Boca Buena Vista
The
United At Newcastle
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Weil
Zeke Taylor
Jad Kissin
Pittsburgh
Preston
Naval Services
Gen Taylor
Helina
Lny
Welmur
Washington
Fillmore
N. K. Hall
E. G. Spaulding
Dunkirk
Erie
Gen .Taylor
Buffalo
Rochester
Jamestown
Mr. Clay
Denre
New York Tritone
Atlantic
Newport
H. Gusrtay
Clay
Jim
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Ahland
Henry Clay
Stonington
Conn
Ma Clay
New England
Tribune
Kentucky
Freeman Reports Taylor Tour and Local Candidates
The Freeman notes Gen. Taylor’s Erie visit and reception by locals, praising his plain manner and mingling with citizens. It also lists candidates Captain Samuel Thompson and Isaac Vandoren as independent/Free Soil options, detailing Thompson’s military service and political stance.
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Samuel Thompson
Lower Sandusky
Congress
Isaac Vandoren
Obin
Suilisky
Wood
Ottoway
The Coming Man for Canada in French Journal tale
A French journal predicts Canada’s future as independent, then annexed by the United States within five years. Upper and Lower Canada would form separate states, with New Brunswick a third, pursued by petitions signed by 60,000 French Canadians. Lord Elgin’s possible rise and Canadian unity are discussed amid provocative prophecy.
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Congress
Amos E. Wood
McCutchenville
Samuel Thompson
Wood
Senate
Aot
Gun
Cass
Wilmot
District of Columbia
Capt Thompson
Waill Hamton
Lower Canada
Montreal
Wilkison
Niagara Frontier
Buffalo
Scott
Brown
Niagara River
Fort Erie
Chippeway
Lundy's Lane
Mexico
Othe
Ohio Volunteers
Charles Brough
Brazos
Matamors
Vera Cruz
Thompson
le Menken Tr Bs
Domming
Canada
U. States
Upper
New Brunswick
Petite
Lord Elgin
Tamisheseph Popineau
Recall of John B. Weller and a Taylor era political row
The piece reviews John B. Weller’s recall as commissioner to Mexico, condemns the Whig and Locofoco press, and defends Gen. Taylor’s administration. It cites Weller’s alleged defalcation, unauthorized drafts, and improper payments, arguing the recall was proper to curb lax public money practices and defend the administration’s integrity.
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John B. Weller
Uae
Polk
United States
Lawluble
Locatvco
Statesman
Democrat
Almour
Taylor
Locofo
Weller
Wint
Butler County
Locofuco
Mexico
Col. Freemont
Thomas H. Benton
Washington Republic
Shoul
San Diego
Congress
Gen. Taylor
Democratic
Letter From California on the gold rush and society
A California letter reflects on the mining boom from San Joaquin valleys to Sacramento, noting vast wealth and growing towns while detailing the diverse ranks of workers, risks, and social changes. It recounts Americans' hostility to foreign miners, the crowded camps, and the transformation of frontier settlements.
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The
Tribune
Francisca
Manca
Mexico
San Son
San Wakeen
Sacramento
Lower
Texas
Stanislaus
Sowilere
Maked Savage
Pacific
Sandwich Islands
San Franco i
Malicra
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France
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Amos
Sandusky County
Ohio
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New York
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Republic of the Sierra Madre
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Williams County
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War Department
Eastport Sentinel
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Thomaston Gazette
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Louisville Courier
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Saratoga
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