White candidates urged for statewide convention in June
The Central Committee of the Whig party calls for a general meeting of Whigs across the state, urging counties to select delegates to convene at Jackson on June 20 to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor and State Printer for the November election. Delegates from counties to meet in convention at Jackson and appoint further delegates as needed.
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Gommnittes
Shelle Ten
Aahso
Nurmendaw
Mdin
House of Representatives
Jackson
Yhe
Ezra G. Beaman
van Dyke
Owen
SMART
Barstow
Taig Tule
Deicnoer
Tdi
Whit County Convention Delivers Delegate Request
The White of Marshall calls for delegates to the County Convention at the Court House in Marshvil on Friday the 25th June to appoint a delegation for the State Convention at Trekeon on the Yi and 20th June and to conduct other business for the cause. The Marshall town meeting on June 1 will appoint eight delegates for the County Convention.
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Calhoun County
Mareshvil
Jo'foak
Marshall
Kihl
Priday
Claudws B. Pratt
Uuorge
Wright
Shtil Lewis
Towne Comnitte
Fire destroys Eagle Woch and surrounding buildings at Battle Creek
A destructive fire Friday night at Battle Creek wiped out the Eagle Woch and adjacent structures. The lower floor housed Moesers Buckley Drygoods Store, insured for 21,300, and Mr Metcalf Wordware Store with no insurer. The Liberty Press office on the third floor burned entirely, with printing materials valued around 1500 and insured for 500. A Duguerrean Room and Harrison's Scholal Room also lost books and contents. The blaze started from a stove pipe on the second level. The Liberty Press will be printed at a temporary office until permanent arrangements can be made.
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Battle Creek
Moesers
Buckley
Drymoods
Harrison
Liberty Press
Bale Urcek
Letters From Mr Tatton On Great Plains Trek 1849
Excerpts from letters describe the Mulgore company’s progress across plains toward California. They note cholera losses, limited water, rolling but gentle land, abundant feed for cattle, and improving health except for one ill comrade. The writer, serving as cook, mentions patrol duties and travel details, with plans to ford a river and continued travel by mule teams and scouts.
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Ios
Niles
New York
Catr
Kavaanvsnd Roen
Zoud Heatdh
Muias
Patty
Hobart
Michigan Whig praise of New State Appointments
The Whigs of Michigan applaud recent state appointments as prudent and loyal to the administration. They note most appointees are steadfast Whigs who served the party and Lincoln era causes, with two exceptions, including Lansing Mizner whose appointment is praised as a steadfast friend of Gen. Taylor. The piece views the patronage as essential and beneficial, reinforcing confidence in the national administration.
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Michigan
Jeet
Thaking
B.C. Lawrence
Free Soil
Lansing B. Mizner
Misner
Gen. Taylor
Mizner
Senate and Gen Taylor nominations argued in Buffalo press
The Buffalo Express reports the Democratic press attacks on Gen Taylor and his supporters over appointments. It defends executive removal and nomination powers, asserts the Senate cannot coerce the President, and warns against usurping constitutional roles amid disputes over vacancies. It notes the practical difficulties of removals and argues for established norms.
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Senate
Gen. Taylor
Tia Senate
Ross
Union
Taylor Toll
Washington
Gen. Jackson
United Sines
Louisville Journal
Senat
Taylor
The Flood at New Orleans Opinion in the Bulletin
The New Orleans Bulletin reports water four feet above lake level behind the city due to blocked drainage at Metaire Ridge and suggests cutting through the ridge to relieve flooding and protect inhabitants and health. It notes Steamer Peytenay arrival, hotel flooding, and progress on crevasse works led by Capt. Grint.
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New Orleans
Lake Pouchartrain
Metaire
Us City
Shadowee
Louiesile
Jouron
St. Charles Hotel
Kour
Capt. Grint
Emigrants Discuss Hard Journey to California
A fragment notes a California bound company from California emigrants. One traveler traveled 140 miles before cholera forced his return. The account says many died at St Joseph and about 1125 wagons moved toward California. Emigrants faced much quarrel and displeasure amid frontier cholera among Indians.
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California
St. Joseph
Califor
Attempted assassination near royal carriage in Paris
An attacker on a white flannel jacket leveled a pistol at the Queen from within the railings as the royal carriage passed the triumphal arch amid a hill and crowd. The Queen and the Prince remained uninjured. the assailant, a Frenchman named John Hamilton, was seized and taken to King Street station for interrogation. The metropolis buzzes with shock at the diabolical act.
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Frizhman
John Hamilton
King Street
Cholera Remedies and Public Warnings from 19th Century Press
Dr Drakejn of Cincinnati warns that leaving the city is not beneficial as cholera spreads through residents. The piece notes no premonitory symptoms, outlines stages from diarrhea to collapse, and urges intelligent physician guidance. It condemns quack remedies and cites Dr Duane’s directions for proper treatment.
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Drakejn
Cincinnati
West
Buffilo
Diatrhan
Bo Sn
Drs Duaxe
Receipts of Leading American Benevolent Societies
The New York Anniversaries list shows year earnings for major benevolent groups including American Bible Society 291,870 American and Foreign Bible Society 70,840 American Tract Society 254,40 American Home Missionary Society 145,011 American Baptist Home Missionary Society 34,102 American Board of Foreign Missions 217,009 American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society about 100,000 Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions 710,080 Methodist Episcopal Missions لكن American Seamen's Friend Society 18,683 American Colonization Society 438,350 American Protestant Society 18,409 American and Foreign Evangelical Society 24,298 totaling 1,345,956. The paper notes cholera concerns but says it is unlikely to reach the area, given transportation limits.
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New York
American Bible Society
American and Forvigu Bible Society
American Tract Society
American Home Missionary Society
American Baptist Home Missionary Society
American Board of Foreign Missions
American Baptist Foreign Missionary Society
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Political Movements in California Plenary Convention Delayed
From the Atta Californian of March 22, delegates to a convention proposing four provisional California governments urge delaying the meeting to Monterey on the first Monday of August for broader representation. The San Francisco gathering earlier adjourned after resolutions on negro slavery were debated and adopted.
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Atta Californian
California
Monterey
San Francisco
J. L. Polsom
Perkins
Capt. Polsom
Calit
Redufa
Stevbisen
Cholera in Norfolk Virginia Reports Week Cases and Fatalities
The Board of Wealth reports twelve cholera cases for the week ending Tuesday in Norfolk with six white and six colored patients. four fatalities among the five whites and one colored victim. A note from St Louis describes dire cholera outbreaks on the Upper Missouri with high death tolls, extravagant burial costs, and horrific conditions, while physicians debate effective remedies.
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Norfolk
Board of Wealth
Hungary defeats Russians and Cracow scene noted
A letter from Rothschild of Frankfort dated May 1 reports Hungarian victory over Russia with Russians retreating to Cracow. The National Assembly urges decisive action to protect liberty as troop movements in Europe loom. Washington lists cabinets and diplomatic postings while a portrait medal of General Traylor is prepared for Native Americans by sculptor L. K. Brown at the Philadelphia Mint.
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Boston
Rothschild
Frankfort
Cracow
National Assembly
Europe
Intaire
Republic
LI. K. Brown
Traylor
Department of the Interior
Brown
United States Mint
Philadelphia
Appointment of Detroit Collector Edward Hyde Named
Washington reports Hyde appointed by the President as Collector at Detroit, succeeding Hammond. Hyde is described as fervent in Michigan politics. The note ties endorsements to the Detroit delegation and local factional tensions before the election.
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Washington
Jane
Hyde
Detroit
Michigan
Jlammond
Cholera Outbreak Reported in Baltimore May Day
A fragmentary Baltimore notice reports a cholera outbreak with two fatalities. One victim is identified as Jan Ornilorfi and another as a Black person at Donovan's shave depot, indicating local exposure and ongoing health concerns in the city.
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Baltimore
Jan Ornilorfi
Donovan’s Shave
Distillery Confession During Methodist Class Meeting
An old Methodist tale recounts Rev Avley engaging a distiller in a class meeting. The brother answers questions about corn prices and whiskey yield, with the preacher probing profits and hog-feeding uses, highlighting a humorous clash between piety and alcohol.
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Avley
Jerry
Brothers
Shipping News and Market Report from New York June 6
The Steamsip Europa arrived at Matitas Nag with 52 passengers. arrivals at Boston on Thursday noted. Cambria reports river stocked and trading. London market steady. American stocks brisk with prices quoted. no major Hungary or Canadian shifts. Emperor of Austria and Czar of Muscovy in transit. trade demand steady. Cambria advices stock trading in market. fresh imports noted. Breadstuffs steady with Indian corn advancing to 1 qr. for fine yellow. flour demand moderates. Weather favorable for farmers. spring crops Wheat and corn show promising growth.
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N.Y
Europa
Matitas
Bogton
Austria
Muasiz
Waraniy
Tiverposl
Cottan
Cambria
Advicca
London
Europe Fraser reports on European elections and unrest
The Europe Fraser notes continued elections drawing strong attention as Democrats gain in Paris and doubts over gains in other regions. Reports describe disturbances in Lyons and Rotterdam, shifting loyalties, and calls for decisive action. The piece covers Hungary, Italy, and Austrian measures, with war talk and a French assembly debate about war against Austria.
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Fraser
Ula Democrats
Seine
Yonne
Parte
Sec
Reincher
Chantel
Paris
Marshel Bugeaud
Lyons
Tern
Progsin
Bullen Basi
Rotterdam
Austinsaxy
Brandenburg
Leyte
Sicily
Naples
Leghorn
Banat
Frankfort
Ki Prussia
Wirtemburg
Miora
Nuremberg
Appointment of Foote as Bogota Charge d Affaires
Correspondence notes Dr. Thomas A. Foote to serve as Charge d Affaires in Bogota replacing B A Bidlack. The message references prior mention, mockings of nominations, and temporary arrangements in the State Department for handling post assignments and interim staffing amid shifts in diplomatic offices.
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Washington
Jane
Thomas A. Foote
Bogota
B.A. Bidlack
New York
Mfr
Stanley
Aft
Barringer
Spain
Charles F* Hoffinay
Samuel Governeur
State Department
Mx Louis Fitzgerald
Simenatery
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