Delegates Reflect Loss in Calhoun County Election
The Whig and Free Soilers express disappointment at a narrow defeat in Calhoun County. They blame apathy and opponent pressure for only a half of voters turning out, noting one candidate elected while others fell short by a handful of votes. They warn the county faces Case and slavery faction control without stronger support.
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Calhowh
Auc
Free Soil
Westhown
Calhoun County
Case
The President's Plan on California Admission and Slavery
A Civil War era call to back President Taylor's plan to admit California and limit slavery in new territories. The piece lauds Taylor's neutrality on slavery, critiques Clay Webster and others, and warns that compromise could empower the South to press for territorial deals. It argues the Provino principle should be affirmed, and claims alternative plans would fail to settle the issue.
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Taylor
Congress
California
United States
Union of States
Mr. Clay
Daniel Webster
Lox
Gov. Seward
Col. Benton
Henry Clay
Gen. Coss
Gen. Taylor
Nicholson
Coss
Ia Plang
Wreckington
Clay
Texas
New Mexico
Utah
Territorial
Senate
Columbis
Tovory
Phelps
Munson
Downs
Bertien
Mongam Wan
Clemens
Mangum
Cley
Foote
Foole
Yulee
Borland
House
Massachusetts Gratitude for Daniel Webster Fading in Slavery Debate
Boston readers praised Daniel Webster after his reception, but Massachusetts votes on California admission and the slavery Proviso show divided loyalties. The state treasury, customs funds, and a rising San Francisco threat loom as the nation debates free soil versus expansion.
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Boston
Daniel Webster
Epoech
Mr. Webster
Massachusetts
Senate
Cabinet
Webster
Thelan
Massachusetts Legislative
California
Ohio Convention Calls for Female Suffrage Rights
A state constitutional convention debate in Ohio considers granting women the right to vote. Delegates, including Lucretia Mott and others, submit resolutions urging suffrage and equal legal rights, criticizing the current legislature and urging reform to curb corrupt politicians.
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Ohio
Senate
United States
Lucretia Mott
Fydia Vane Pierson
Crary and Pierce Lead Northern Scoring in Michigan
In a dense list of district results across towns such as FREDONIA NEWTON LEROY TEKONSHA PENNFIELD BATTLE CREEK and SHERIDAN, Crary and N Pierce post top scores with values like 34 40 85 and 99, while Soule Hussey McComly Chadney and Morrison also figure prominently. The compilation notes standings, names, and scores across multiple communities, reflecting an election or tally style record of athletic or civic contests.
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Doars
Albion
Crary
Pierce Soule
Hussey McCamly
Chedecy
D Pierce
Monroa Morrison
Deane Marshall
Hussey McCanly
Cledsey
Monros Morrison
Deane Marengo
Chedaey JD Pierce
Monroe Morrizon
Doane Emmett
Husary McCamly
Chedsey Pierce
Monroe Morrison
Doane Eckford
Chedzey Pierce
Doane Homer
Monrice Morrison
Doane Clarence
Monro Pierce
Chedery Morrison
Doane Athens
Pierce
Soule
Hugaey
McCamly
Monras
Chedsey
Morrison
Donna
N. Pierce
Hussey
J. D. Pierce
Chedovy
Noarve
Doane
Bedford
Expanding California News and Panama Reports Amid Turbulent Trade
Late from California and New York May 7 reports rain and healthy conditions in Panama and Chagres. An expedition returned from Trinity Lake exploration. a schooner crew rescued. A tax law imposes twenty five dollars on every foreigner in mines. The Georgia sailed from Chagres and reached Havana and New York rapidly. The Pacific News notes rapid changes, emigrants flooding shores, crowded steamers, and mining activity shaping prospects.
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New York
Panama
Chagres
Trity Lake
Trinity River
California
Exa Frencisco
Jonen
Aures
Georgia
Gud Tng
Hevane
Havana
Biggen
Guy Shores
Extradition disputes and Greek relief efforts noted
In Beaton May 8 reports the extradition question stirs debates amid Rossas The troops near the Danube begin evacuation. Admiral Parker faces Greek relief delays. A Fitchburg accident causes 20000 damage. a reservoir breach floods 160 acres. The Boston brig cites Halifax dates as 4th. Halifax Castle reports improve but fodder shortages persist in Newfoundland. The America reaches Halifax after 20 hours. San Francisco April 1 makes a dull market with shifts to fair prices. A Louisville fire at Huntaville destroys 5000000 in property, sparking rapid blaze through a row of buildings.
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Rossas
Danube
Gaeccy
Parker Ant
England
Beaton
Fitchburg
Boston
Healifax Castle
Newfoundland
America
Halifax
Bowton
New York
San Francisco
Lamber
Louisville
Huntaville
Gro. W. Warwick
Distressing suicide at Gull Prairie details emerge
A Richland woman Ma Canoune Dana cut her throat with a razor on Saturday night after a day trip to Shia Village. Husband William Dana found her dying and she died soon after. coroner cites possible temporary insanity from head pain. Community mourns her benevolence. Separate report: the Canadian steamer Deepatch sustained bow damage after collision near Port Maitland. the Commerce sank with 38 dead including 140 soldiers, crew, and passengers. Kingston-owned vessel, second engineer among the lost.
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Taat
Canoune Dana
William Dana
Richland
Kal
Gaz
Lirz
Deepatch
Lake Erie
Commerce
Port Matland
Hf. B. M
Grantham
Kingston
Buff
Letter from Henry Clay on Porter Clay’s death
The Herald publishes Henry Clay's letter dated March 8, 1250 about his brother Porter Clay's death. Clay thanks the community and Masonic Lodge for their memory and expresses consolation that his brother was a sincere Christian. The column notes local political races in Chippewa and Canyon counties and mentions A M Boditco, Minister of the Czar, being decorated by the Emperor and traveling to the United States aboard the Cambria.
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Washington
A. M. Boditco
Czar
United States
Siberia
Order of Weldimar
Ile
T Pasenger
Cambria
United Stara
Washington Senate Session Brief Memorials and Contempt Claim
From Washington, Wannington, May 8 at 7 P.M. the Senate lacked a quorum until after 10 o clock as memorials from Merchants of the Atlantic Cities prayed for duty reductions. A resolution to inquire what the United States had taken of Jata in the presence of heirs of Kosei vaco against Me Hadieco faced objections. Mr Welker charged the Secretary of State with contempt toward the memorial and criticized Bodiseg. The Berrien remarks suggested some decorum issues and out-of-order marks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Congress
San Francisco
United States
New Muzico
Dalars
Tony
Texas
New Mexico
U. S
Washington
Department
Persifer F. Smith
Riley
Pacific
Foote
Senate of California
Californiias
Wannington
Senate
Digkinson
Setes
Jata
Heira
Koseivaco
Hadieco
Welker
Btato
M.bodiseg
Berrien
Alkor
Bodisca
Various notices and dispatches from mid-nineteenth century press
A scatter of items includes financial figures for a religious society, cholera and yellow fever mentions, postal and railway improvements, local antics and editorials, plus anecdotes and travel letters. The column weaves church fundraising, public health alerts, transit deals, and humorous clippings with brief reports from Boston, New York, and Bangor.
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Chippewa County
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Cinhoanee
Am. Bappayeth
Hope
Kalamazoo
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Arlfeld
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