Trade and political brief from Liverpool and Paris amid markets and unrest
The Liverpool market reports waning demand for breadstuffs and rising bonded stock amid distant scarcity, with American wheat prices noted. Paris proclaims Louis Napoleon president of the French Republic and outlines a conciliatory program, while Austria fights Hungary and cholera troubles extend to the metropolis. The Queen opens the Cortes in Spain and California gold is discussed in the president’s message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
London
Bond
Western Canal
France
National Assembly
Louis Napoleon
Chamber
Gen. Cavaignac
Scotland
California
Gaeta
Austria
Vienna
Spain
Fragmented Washington Hews and Italian Political Turmoil
The Washington Hews reports Gavin Duffy’s trial ongoing and a German Assembly push to reopen talks with Austria. London hosts the overland India and China quest with Bombay dated November 16, as Britain seeks to seize Punjab and Jewels amid a predicted December battle. The Pope loyal Gaeta, 29 Cardinals advise, Rome’s provisional government forms, and France’s plans rise while Italian politics dive into finance. Albert yields to ultra liberals as Rome’s power frays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gavin Duffy
Austria
India
China
Qusit
London
Bombay
Gaeta
France
Rome
Italy
Albert
Popular Vote Totals in 19th Century U.S. Election
The table lists popular votes for Taylor Cass and Van Buren across states with Texas and South Carolina partially missing. About 4,000 scattered votes are not shown, concentrated mainly in New York and New Hampshire. It notes Taylor’s lead over Cass would be similar without a third candidate, and compares current margins to Harrison’s 1840 win.
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U. States
Texas
South Carolina
New York
New Hampshire
General Taylor
Gen. Cass
Harrison
van Buren
Taylor
Taylor Cass
Vu Buren
Maine
N. Hampshire
Vermont
Rhode Island
New Jersey
Penssylvania
Beleware
Maryland
Virgwin
Alabama
Legislature Fails to Elect Two Senators in State
The Legislature remains unable to elect two U S senators amid Locofoco strength in both houses. Voters may accept letting Mr Fitzgerald serve out the present term while awaiting a legislature likely to choose a man to reflect the broad state sentiment on the slavery question. The piece argues Fitzgerald’s continuity may benefit the state for the time being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzgerald
Washington
Slavery Question Splits Locofocos Over Baltimore Platform
The Locofocos in the North are split over the Baltimore platform, losing unity as they confront anti slavery issues. Whigs gain support while prohibition debates divide the Locofocos, risking their political future. The article predicts California and New Mexico remaining free and broad opposition to Gov Taylor.
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Baltimore
Alawony
Ila
Congresa
Witmot
Brethhen
Locofoco
Nessus
Baltimore Phatform
Gov
Taylor
California
New Mexico
Democratic Party
France elects Louis Naponcox as President of the Republic
The article reports the election of Louis Naponcox, a Napoleon kin, as France's President. The National organ Cay dighue states it will monitor the new power with caution and constitutional bounds, ready to oppose if he betrays the country. Observers believe the vote will reinforce the Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Louis Naponcox
Napoleon Bonaparte
Mational
Caydighue
Wnh
California Fever Rumors and Social Drift Across Cities
The article discusses the spread of California fever, its toll on travelers and society, and the mix of rowdy migrants versus middle class returnees. It cites The New York Express and describes concerns about financing travel, moral terrain, and the hope that California’s migrants may bring better habits and order to cities. The piece mentions The American Monthly Musical Magazine and a New York publishing listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Express
Fortune
California
Wolverine Rangers overland route company forms with articles
An oath bound initiative organizes the Wolverine Rangers to pursue an overland route to California from Independence Missouri. Articles detail a five director board, officer roles, membership dues, and requirements to join by March. Provisions cover funding, supplies, retirement, and governance through strict majority rule and bonds.
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Sipteamaty
Democratic
Rasps. Howart
Jas. Pratt
Lucius G. Nora
California
Independence
Missouri River
Wolverine Rangers
Ehell-Wey
Artclea
Enid
Tof Marchnoxton
Bonda
Special Massachusetts Election and California Silver Rumor
Massachusetts voters in January produced mixed results with Daniel P. King and Orin Fowler securing seats in the second and ninth districts, while Charles Allen won the fifth and John G. Palfrey led in the fourth amid low turnout. A dubious St Louis Republican account claims vast Mexican silver riches, alleging a secret mine near Upper California and a government cover up to protect Mexico City from upheaval.
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Massachusetts
Congrass
Daniel P. King
Orin Fowler
Charles Allen
John G. Palfrey
St. Loui
California
Mexico
Cauironera Mixerac
Bustarmente
Upper
Californis
Calhoun County Agricultural Meeting In 1649
Citizens of Calhoun County organized an agricultural society at Marsal on January 2 1649. Loren Maynard presided with Phila Dibble vice president and Misso Munle secretary. A five member committee reported a constitutio n and officers for the year with Jeremiah Brown elected president and numerous vice presidents. The group adjourned to meet April at the American Hotel Battle Creek. Proceedings to be published in county papers.
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Calhoun County
Af Marsal
Loren Maynard
Phila Dibble
Misso Munle
Tillotson
Jeremiah Brown
Charles Dicker
G. C. Comstock
David Brown
UL D. Flail
William Hoskins
O. C. Comstock, Jr
Society
Andrew Hell
Amos Hadden
Leonard Cleveland
Warren Jay
Reynolds Cornell
Stephen Valentine
Mowell Sandford
Zenes Tillotson
Chamas Burton
James Sheldon
Joseph Otis
Enos Gillis
Stephan Graham
J. A. Robinson
Alfred Belcomb
Justus Goodwin
Tracy H. Southworth
James Humeston
Hiram Smith
Mile Soul
Battle Creek
Michigan
The Papal Escape From Rome in Bavarian Disguise
The Pope, kept prisoner at the Quirinal, escaped with Count de Spaur en route to Bavaria. Disguised in Bavarian livery, they slipped past guards to reach Naples and then Genoa, traveling toward safety as the Italian government reacted to the dramatic breakout. The chase followed across frontier towns as the Pontiff sought liberty from confinement.
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Pope Reniatd
Quirinat
Hig Yerson
Ang
Hie Eoliness
Count de Boour
Bavaria
E Chaulain
Aumanier
M de Spaur
Naples
Rome
Thage
Flone
Dravnona
Count de Spaur
Goes
Nepolitan
Terrieinn
Quirinal
Gucts
News From Naples Amid Neapolitan Movements
The King of Naples and his family travel to Gaeta while the Queen and Princes stay there. News reports discuss papal diplomacy, Italian politics, and reactions to Mussolini era style coercion, noting tensions between Rome, Naples, and Malta. Public sentiment and fear of political force frame the mood.
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Naples
Gaeta
Gem
Rome
Willy Abe
Shoua
Pray
Menainn
Perdinand
Papal Crisis Proclamation Sparks Rome Power Struggle
The Rome crisis unfolds as Pius IX issues a manifesto condemning violence, while a new Governing Commission is named to oversee public affairs. Deputies reject the papal decree and resist the appointment, sparking a tense confrontation over authority and law in the city.
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Rome
Pereou
Lave
Holy See
Europe
Courg
Tel Alia
Wwe
Diplenmane Corps
Browgt
Murments
Domige Ducid
Guvermitz
Cardinal Castricane
Monsaighot
Roberta Robert Precipe di Kovicon
Pri
Perton
Christ
Pont
Mother of
Mercy
Peter and
Paul
Cardinal news from Neaply on Papal conclave order
A fragment reports that seven cardinals arrived at Naples and the French papere urged the Pope to order the sacred college to convene a conclave following an illness. The wording is garbled but indicates the Pope directing the college amid the health crisis.
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Nepley
Seaert
Pope
Sacred College
Newspaper Patronage in Everyday Life and Its Costs
An extended discussion on newspaper patronage describing various reader behaviors and payment habits. The piece portrays subscribers who prepay, delay, refuse, or withhold payment, and others who read for free, tease out motives, impacts, and the ethics of supporting newspapers through subscriptions and ads. It questions whether such practices merit reward in a future fair judgment.
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Savanna
Guba
Tong Time
Yia
Post MM
Bess
Eulor
Newspaper Paig Age
Cholpai
A Card to Clergymen About Free Medicine
A notice informs clergymen of various denominations that many have used Jomed American Cholagngo for fever bilious disease or other ailments. Clergymen needing this medicine for personal or parish use will be supplied with one bottle free, or two if needed, upon purchasing through the Agent.
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Wader
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Sard Board of Directors
Haslus
Board of Directors
Mnonica
Heehall
Heehell
Calhoun County Agricultural Meeting
N. B. Thece
Aboys Society
Marshal
Pres T. Mio Spuye
Sec
Habrigan
Andrew Mea
M. Hoa
Marghall
Marshall
Gutea
Geistra
Barberini
Cantracani
Zucchi
Hologna
Chamber of Deputies
Cape
B. M. Underhill
Walcott
Meecult
Numea
Calek
Homer
Philander H . Bon
Farmera
Baka Perrin & Rodgers
Calhoun
William Farwell
Lucy Farwell
Aaid
Cougt
Murahall
Andi
Chais
Noyes
Beater
Weder
Andrew McMalon
Geo
Gibba
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