The Gold Mines Vision and Old World Breeches Remembrance
A fragmented historical piece discusses El Dorado myths, California’s auriferous promise, and old weight measures. It foregrounds gold and silver ratios, 1570s shifts, and hypothetical impacts on landholders, with digressions on figures like Gonzales Pizzarro and Thomas Watawatam. The text also cites a compliment to Clay and outlines a proposed departmental reorganization of the U S government handling various bureaus and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ge Texord
California
Gonzales Pizzarro
Péru
Quito
Andes
Manoah
United States
America
Mexico
Peru
George III
Bur Icn
Thomas Watawatam
Thomas Ssutu
Evizapern
South America
Great Flood at Chicago and River Jam Recount
Flood wrecks across Chicago and surrounding rivers as ice jams and bridges fail. Vessels such as the Mohegan, Genesee Chief, and Ward face damage or sinking while many canal boats and bridges are torn away. Losses are placed around 250000 dollars with many lives feared. No mail service tonight due to high waters.
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Chicago
Neah
Light House
Bridgeport
Genesee
James Teck & Co
C Walker
Coombes
Madison Street Bridge
James L
Fox River
Elgin
St. Charles
Grenesa
Game River
Yorkville
St Charles
Rouchford
Dixon
Rock River
Dex Plaines
Globe
Genesee Chief
Ward
Pacific
Fort Dearbern
Woodbridge
Utica
Buckner
Vermont
Fayut
Mary
Leander
Norton
Dismond
Mahala Toter
Suogress
P. S
Management of Bees in Genesee Partner Advice
A long excerpt discusses practical beekeeping from a 19th century voice. It recounts twenty five years of experience, notes on starting with swarms, honey yields from 1836, and tips for profitable hive management, especially wintering, hive size, and airflow to prevent moisture issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messas Lurcons
Genesee
Italian upheaval and royal exodus amid broad European news
Fragmentary dispatches describe Italy's provincial government declared by popular excitement and the grand duke of Tuscany taking refuge in Venice. Reports claim Louis Napoleon gains popularity while Red Republicans face suppression. Rome notes the deposition of the Pope and a new, distant public order. Austria suffers reverses as Hungarians prevail in engagements. Madrid Congress denies any Cuba cession and Spain insists no ministry would listen to such a proposal. Indian advices reach January 8 with Toul capture after a week of bombardment and a fierce defence. bombardment devastates fortifications, a powder magazine is destroyed, and the siege persists amid high casualties. A long moral meditation on choosing a wife closes the fragment.
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Californie
Frevich
Tuscany
Venice
Austria
Madrid
Cuba
Dvices
India
Thesinadel
Operation Excision of Neck Tumor A Remarkable Case
A Detroit Free Press report details Dr K M Clits performing the dissection and extirpation of a 4 oz cancerous tumor from a one-year-old boy’s neck. The surgery, aided by chloroform, is hailed as a milestone in surgical skill and parental witness to its gravity and precision.
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K. M. Clits
Cinceroua
Township Meeting Calls for Nominations in April Election
Mavahati March 31 1849 reports a township committee meeting to nominate candidates for April township officers. Whigs are urged to attend and vote, while the Legislature debates new state printing contracts and a two year term for the state printer. The governor’s vetoes and bonds accompany the bill.
Cabinet appointments and notices in a 19th century paper
The column lists new Cabinet appointments: Secretary of State Joan M. Cuarros of Delaware, Secretary of Treasury Wa. M. Menenku of Pennsylvania, Secretary of War Geo. W. Cnawronn of Georgia, Postmaster General Sacou Concamen of Vermont, Attorney General Revenor Joussoy of Maryland, Secretary of the Frame Department Thomas Ew wa of Ohio, Secretary of Navy Wm. B. Poestox of Virginia. It notes Senate party class and warns of possible paper shortage, calls for overdue payments, and previews upcoming literature and publications from Wesnonsrts Review and Young Americans.
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Joan M. Cuarros
Delaware
Treasury
Wa. M. Menenku
Pennsylvania
Wer
Geo. W. Cnawronn
Georgia
Sacou Concamen
Vermont
Revenor Joussoy
Maryland
Frame Department
Thomas
Political notices and appointments in New York and Washington
A garbled 19th century news fragment mentions Edward W. Gaughey named Governor of Minnesota and Woodburn appointed judge. It notes nominations for port customs, a debate on Gen Shields resignation, and Senate confirmations including Charles W. Rockwell as customs commissioner and multiple promotions in the Rifle Regiment. Washington scene recalls March 16 executive session and diplomatic postings.
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New York
Edward W. Gaughey
Indiana
Congreas
Minesota
Woodburn
Galena
Thomas M Foote
Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
Constantinople
Thomps L.smith
Egisver
U. 8
Tresaury Départment
Graham
Mk. Penrose
Pai
Dereau
Porter & Robjohn
Wrial
Anil
California
M. Fillmore
Geo. M. Dalles
Smithsonian Institute
Washington
Port
N. Y
Charles A. Hockwally
the Customs
Home Department
Senate
Shields Cage
Calhoun
Shields
Mir. Foote
Shielda
Webster
Hale
Shields Levy
Alekhon
Menatenisrm
Charles W. Rockwell
Seaton Gates
Berlin
Fletcher Webaver
U.S
Boston
Mass
Lacey
Navy
Scout
California and New York News on Gold Rush Trade
The steamship Northener waits ten days at Chagres for the California to arrive from San Francisco. Letters from Pearl City describe booming gold yields, high hotel rents, and vast profits in California. Oregon farmers abandon crops as populations migrate to the mines, while Sandwichelands lose free labor to the rush.
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New York
Northener
Hug
Chagres
California
San Francisco
Pearl
Oregon
Political Maneuver and Rail Bill Passage Update
From the Fres Presa in Lansing dated March 12 the report notes the Southern rails road bill has passed both houses and awaits the Governor’s action on ninth day since delivery. It mentions a contract printing relief bill for Mesara Munger and Pantises, approved but not yet sent to the Governor, with confusion over enrollment and a possible misstep in procedure.
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Bewers, Munget & Pattlson
Penneum
Secretary of State
Michigan
Lansing
Pethepa
Mesara
Munger
Pantises
Romie
Weighing Progress in Child Education and Discipline
A fragment reflecting on education with focus on moral and intellectual growth, disciplined environments, and the influence of parental and tutor guidance. It discusses arrangements for children under supervision, aims for higher learning, and calls for properly regulated stimulation to shape future citizens.
Last Day of the Session Passes Naval and Territorial Bills
The National Intelligencer reports on the final session day noting no government for New Mexico or California was created. A Senate bill extending revenue rates and establishing a territorial government for Minnesota passed, while a census preparation bill and a diplomatic appropriation bill were addressed. The Senate adjourned into executive session where Hannegan was confirmed as Minister to the United States. Also records a marriage in Marshall and a wedding in the same period.
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Alberta
Indian Bureau
War Department
Land Office
Sata Department
Pension Office
Lts
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
Patent Office
United States
Mexico
Calif
Senate
Senate, Sod Kay
Hari
House of Tesentatives
Epare
Hannegan
Indiana
Ty Benare
Ias
Newell Bridge Fund and Institute Commencement Notes
Fragmented obituary and local notices mention several children of Peter F. and Abigail Fuller of Conyin dying in 1849, with reference to Olivet Institute commencement on Wednesday the Ith of August and Domination services. Financials show highways and bridge funds, balance on hand, and expenditures for the year, alongside road improvements on State Street and a South Side walk project.
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Conyins
Fuller
Newell BR
Hiram. Pullerag
Peter F
Gail Fuller
Conyin
State Street
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Ram
Demba Clawa
Clay
Lovigville Journal
Althowghwr Olaybaa
Prine
Prihae
Muza
Tal- Mor
Bramoa
Mena
Rotherbe
Noain Date
Earth
Heaven
Iker
Pearla
Omary
Detroit Free Prez
Cy James Bratt
Igat
Bia
Btateaman
Wiper
Gen. Taylor
United States Senate
QGF
Statesman
Lawnon Quaarexur Ravisw
Leonara Scot & Co
N. Y. City
Wesnonsrts Review
John Kents
Egypt
Yoono Psoriz
Mmaoa
Iairio
Haip- Pinesa
Edward Walker
Sanariatas
Zack
Hatha Batile
Buona Vista
Hasaniy
Marshall
R. Kart
Isaac Beans
Consie
Pow M. Biandtarn
Maralall
Dr. Tal
Hanozo Corton
CaTuanine Jor
Sibyl
J. W. Knickerbocker
Alo. Hyde
Agra
Gen
Bolles
Lai
Shall
Art F. Burgess
C. Scott
Alec
Borshall
G. Frasn
Rice’ Creek
Bétance
Amouss
Mace
Abd Butler
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