Deaths and notable events from the Marshall Statesman era
The report notes Mrs. Madison, former first lady, died in Washington on July 19. She left no children except Mr. Todd. The piece also covers Emancipation in Martinique elections, railroad progress, and various 1849 political notices including Fort Adama appointment and local health updates. It mentions Eliza Ann Ennis becoming sutler, a death in La Porte, and other 1849-era items across Michigan, New York, and Philadelphia media.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Madison
James, Madison
United States
Washington
Society of Friends
Virginia
Paine
Philadelphia
Sama’ Gwonty
Told
Tess
Virginian
Mr. Madison
Congress
Madison
Todd
Qgr
Eliza Ann Ennis
Wan. Ennis
Fort Adama
Col. Gates
Offcera
Slavery in California and political debate across parties
The piece discusses slavery's potential spread to California, critiquing Benton and Whig positions, citing Proviso debates, free soil theory, and the economic lure of gold. It argues Congress must prohibit slavery in new territories and condemns self rule as unable to restrain the issue, urging national action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Benton
Locolocos
California
Benton
Africa
Virginia
Onbobs
Anna
Hespaniola
Cuba
Brazil
Wisconsin
Smith
San Francisco
Congress
Virginia Steels
Whig Principles and Free Soil in 1840s Debate
Fragmented remarks from the Vermont Watchman and Albany Evening Journal discuss Whig principles as the sole foundation for Free Soil triumphs, arguing a Taylor victory would defend the veto and executive influence and hinder Free Soil acts. The text condemns Southern influence and claims Whig party leadership against abolitionist pressures, touching on cholera era observations and public decency concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Cass
Peaseilmot
King Veto
Honem
Vermont
Whig Party
Alt Kouw
Peta Ie
Winery
Albany” Evening Journale
Ates
Proscription and removals under Polk criticized by Detroit Free Press
The Detroit Free Press denounces partisan removals from office during James K. Polk's administration. It cites heaviness of punishment for dissent and mocks the paper's prior praise of such changes, urging explicit stance on Polk's appointment policy and implying proscriptive tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tohiett
Polk
Detroit Pres
Free Press
James Polk
Aueop
Annexation of Canada Scott's Letter from Winfield Scott
A Philadelphia Daily News excerpt prints General Winfield Scott's June 29 1849 letter on annexing Canada. He argues united states Canada provinces on equal terms with free St Lawrence navigation, warns against bad faith toward Great Britain, and notes two revenue cutters below Quebec could curb smuggling. He believes two thirds of Americans might favor incorporation, while opposing covert measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Canada
Philadelphia Daily News
Great Britain
St. Lawrence
Lakes
Dunsdne
New Brunswick
Quebec
Winfield Scott
Physical Advantages of the Sabbath from North British Review
The passage argues the Sabbath restores weary minds and bodies, warning against continual work that leads to delirium, fever, and death. It describes the Sabbath as a divine rest that should be observed, preventing mental fog, irritability, and fatigue across workers, artisans, and engineers, with impacts on productivity and well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North British Review
Linle
Norby
France
Pal Cherechte
Thechy
Ant
Cholera era disease report and city notes in Brooklyn
Brooklyn July 91 There have been 94 cases of cholera with 43 deaths yesterday. Washington July Q1 Hamilton Clerminia Georgetown to Mesalnay consulship. Naples voyage notes Florence Leghorn Tadetzky Leghorn. Cincinnati Cleveland Philadelphia New York all report cholera cases and deaths. Pittsburg fire disaster destroys church and 35 dwellings amid city conflict with firemen. Marne bunk fire damages extensive properties. Descriptions include railroad line damage and urban fires across multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Washington
Suly
Hamilton Clerminia
Georgetown
Mesalnay
Kingdom of the Two Biciljes
Itergai
Nega
Naples
Duane
Payal
Stoopaat
Florence
Deapre
Tadetzky
Leghorn
Neverrh
Rome
Pittsburg
Aleghany City
Alleghany
Gold Dust Seen From Plains Headlines Kansas River
A traveler arrived in the city with twenty thousand dollars in gold dust saying it was purchased from Indians who claimed they dug it near the headwaters of the Kansas River. The report hints at a promising new gold region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Liverpool
Lanie
Kanase
Shipping and market news from New York and Buffalo
July reports cover Caledonia steamship arrival notes, wheat and flour price gains, cotton market firmness, and Western pork and lard trends. Also included are New York and Buffalo market summaries, steamboat collision update, arsenic poisoning case in Cincinnati, and miscellaneous cargo and health notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
P. M
London
Ireland
Weatera ‘Canal
Ohio
Phila
Ballimore
Western Prime
Parcela Western Beeen
Buffalo
Baldera
Atrarorr
Cleveland
Albany
Indiana
Michigan
Western
Chile
Jerney
Greio
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Marshall Statesman
Ie Warbhall
Mich
iFng
Hubbard
Dunceler
Detroit
Martinique
National Assembly
Beechie
Puicol
Desette
Ceareely
Chicago
Milwaukie
Michigan Central Railroad
Uostonland
Laporte
Wm. Johnson
FPA
Mexico
New Orleans
Vera Cruz
Acapulco
General Taylor
Buena Vista
Adams & Co
Xpresa
Texas
Turner
Captain Veach
Califorvie
Burlington
N. J
Erie Railroad Company
Lake Erie
Albany Journal
Cayuga, Seneca
Monroe Counties
Lebanon
Sur
Cevines
New Castle
Beaver,Co
Bay
Board of Education
Presbyterian Church
Saratoga
Herren
Slidell
David RB Ogdeay
Presbyterian
Monroe
Sravery
Board of Entreportd
Pioon
Lovie
Cincinnati
Beffato
Board of Health
Inui
Cleyveland
Dould
Ohio City
Grand
Houston Atrerta Ferry
Marnebunk
Piteburg
Maunehunk
Langest
Beharm
Reymond Gibbs & Co
Jand Neely, Lawrence & Co
New York Express
Fao Cor
Alether
Livut
Browning
Buene Vibro
Gen. Taylor
Chalera
Saltilla
Mr. Manin
Kansas River
Caledonia
N. Y
Worgester
Norwich
N. Q
St Louie
Cincionatti
Summons
Houston
Jas. Summons
Capt. Summons
Louisville
Ellett
Ellet
J. Ellet
Orrand
Paris
French Academy of Science
Electris Wachlae
The
Times
Lis
Sacred College of the Cardinals
Greta
Heversi
Theae
Paragnages
Sacred College
Rouen Conatites
Eeems
Cardigal Antonelli
Carnet
Hig Saljecta
Palrqui
Aecretay
Pyeaq
Ocean
Roose
Paleotti Aiasion
Baltiony
Cora Vinten
Mr. Caudper
Billy
Hampehire
Banca
United State
Alek
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