Cass slandered on Hungarian plight in Michigan debate
Hastings Jony 26 1850. The piece attacks General Cass for his Hungary sympathy and anti slavery stance, contrasting his bold Hungarian defense with perceived indifference to American slavery. It questions his loyalty to Michigan’s anti slavery resolutions and hints at political maneuvering for re election. It praises Mr Seward for proposing a practical aid to Hungarians.
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Senate
Buncombe
Austria
Hungary
Russia
Cass
Koesuth
Gen
Casa
Wale
Ireland
Italy
France
Gem. C
Ile
Michigan
Washington
Detroit
York
Iveta
Seward praised amid Locofoco attacks in Statesman
The Statesman denounces Locofoco editors and defends William H. Seward. It argues Seward stands above demagoguery and compares unfavorably the Locofoco press to his patriotism and constitutional fidelity as New York governor and as a national figure. The piece challenges charges of demagoguery and asserts Seward’s superior public virtue.
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Locofoco
Union
New York
Seward
Nic
Gov. Seward
N. York
S. Wee
Bigs
Lecofocog
Wmn
H. Beward
Ib Goward
Diggings Narrative From 1849 Gold Trail
Long extract from a Jan H Cook letter describing early California gold diggings. He details dry and wet diggings, ravines, gear, daily yields, and advice for emigrants traveling by water or overland to the Humboldt region. Also notes on equipment, supplies, and route choices, with a hint of broader news items and subscriptions.
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Samuel Cook
Jan. H. Cook
Reoa
Battle Creek
Golden Region
Asil
Eball
Council Bluff
Merrill
Humboldt River
Humboldt
Rand
Council Bluffs
Btormons
Salt Lake
Emigration and Gold Mining News From Alta California
A Ballard Taylort letter to the New York Tribune corroborates emigrant routes to California and describes Maj. Roopkee's relief party and the Sierra Nevada crossing. The Alta California notes heavy snows, dwindling supplies, and a continuing gold boom with yields from Georgetown Diggings and Feather River districts, while winter weather halts travel and postal service.
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Iby Ballard Taylok
New York
Telbunty
Ladd
Ex Inetwaeks
Great Salt Lake
Sacramento City
Maj
Ruokee
Geh. Smith
Lawson's Pass
Sierra Nevada
Bent Créek
Humboldta River
Carena River
Lawson
Oj. R
Pitt's
Sacramento
John H. Peeles
Dewr Creek
Poeplea
Sacramento Gatley
Deer Creek
Feather River
Bidwell
Teres
Yuba
Bear Creek
Georgetown
Calasma
Smuth
Arcadstal
Sa Nak
Arrival of the Wikgaris and transatlantic notes
The Nisgara steamer arrives with cotton prices up and flour down. The Hibernia reaches Liverpool as England readies parliament for February changes. President Taylor's message is praised abroad. France reports troop limits and papal maintenance contracts. Turkish refugees and a royal constitutional path surface amid ministerial shifts. A new Napoleon paper debuts in Paris. Russia-France treaty raises English concerns. Typhus hits Vienna. coup rumors swirl in Austria with military chatter and Vienna crises.
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England
Taylor
Hibernia
France
National
Rome
The
Republic
Paris
Turkey
London Times
Constantinople
St. Petersburg
Porte
Keeuth
Vianna
Emeror
Russia
Vermont slavery restilutions debate report
From Washington January 23 a report describes Mr Fhions defending Vermont slavery resolutions and motions about fugitive slave captures. It notes discussions on California and a proposed state government, with references to President’s message and congressional sentiment.
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Washington
Vermont
Fhions
Luther the Gill
Thompson
Iowa
Selven
California
Congress
Ional
Peete
Potter
Liam
Clayina
Mr. Botwer
Selivery
Vo Doub
Nicaragua
Gary
Seward
Calhoun
Cass
Clay
State Legislature Debates Bank Charters and County Reforms
Fragmented transcripts show the Legislature debating bank charters and the public right to petition. They examine petitions for banks, consider committee reports, and discuss resolutions on state audit, county governance, and election procedures. House and Senate move through committees, enrollments, and adjournments with references to Wesleyan Seminary, Chippewa contested seats, and tax collection timelines.
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D. Waeike
Walbrige
Waherkas
Carnim
Leclon
Snow
Febel
Bir. Snow
Esbell
Webb
Mrz. Tabell
Walbridge
State Normal School
Dennin
Chippewa County
Gidley
Vacy
Albion
Mouse OF Representatives
Michigan State Agricultural Society
Wan
Agriculture and Manufacturee
Wesleyan Seminary
Chippewa
Fragmentary 19th Century Michigan House Debates on Bills and Amendments
Fragmented report details House actions in 1849 on extending time for Collecty ev, authorizing road and village improvements, and amendments to a Semary charter. Votes show yeas and nays and motions to discharge, with committee referrals and notices of intent to introduce new bills.
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Morton
Committee of Ways and Means
State Auditore
Denaia
Flossey
Movius
Debstes
Ur Carter
Wr Winshell
Ur Axford
Wr Avdean
Nto
Spencer
Aked
Therriu
Eod
Fich
Ubéniningy Eae Ie House
Albion
Rainonville
Hyp
Deng
Avai
Eppens
Bamuel Ashman
Hatre
Samuel Ashiaf
Elijah J. Noberty
Union Teaday
Elih Jobert
Thin Hane
Chippee
Pape Ag. Det
Calhoun
Isbell
Yeao
Naya
Glarke
Oak Tenve
Corpaan
Marshal
Beilyus Pisnk
Tac Clarke
Persuani
Ty Grinted
Com Council
Marshall
Mines and Minerals
Meesré Roberta
Irvine
Lesur
Mittee
Roberts
Me Welk
Senate
Jno
Walbridge
Kal Amazoo
Agriculture Oy
Michigan State Agricultural Society
Ayesk
Clarke
Marshall and Bellevue Flank Road Company
Committee of Bank and Incorporationa
Aly Wesleyan Seminary
Hy House
Thia
Mead
Board of Regents
King
Af Hadeon
Adventure at Sea in Redburn's Night Ride
An excerpt from Melville's Redburn describes a midnight ascent to the skysail yard by a sailor-in-training. The narrator climbs the rigging in darkness, experiences vertigo and fear, and recalls old sailor warnings about the dangers of life at sea.
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Melville
Redburn
Por
Lugseik Skysbil
Skyesil
Lagt de
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Locofoco Press
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Looge Scarf
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Geo. W. Wright
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Shoemaker
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Cntonngon Minine Company
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Committee On the Judiciary
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Coldwater
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Hepinsula Bank
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Christiancy
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Finley
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Riley
Roof
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Woe
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French
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Weilridge
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