Congressman Bingham Defends Jeffersonian Principles
A prominent congressman from a western district spoke at the village court house on slavery and the fugitive Isa, defending the old democratic platform. He rebutted expounder claims of union dissolution, praised true Jeffersonian doctrine, and criticized those who fear northern danger. The Expounder’s editor relishes a clash but is left vacillating. The speaker’s stance renews party confidence amid fierce press scrutiny.
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Congress
Thie
Isa
Bingham
Democratic Party
Railroads in the West Push Michigan Frontier Links
The Michigan Central Railroad extends to Michigan City and may reach Chicago soon to avoid winter navigation. Proposals include a Michigan City to Fort Wayne link connecting with a Cincinnati line, expanding interregional trade. Railroads grow across Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin, enabling farmers closer markets and wider eastward outlets.
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Michigan Central Railroad
Michigan City
Central Railroad
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Central Company
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Cincinnati
Ohio
Michigan
Illinois
Wisconsin
Union
Elgin
Galeno
Rockford
Fon du Lac
Wis
Milwaukie
Mississippi
Cerfra
Pontiac
Grand Rapids
Central and Southern
Confederacy
Officers of the Calhoun County Agricultural Society 1850
The Calhoun County Agricultural Society names officers for 1850 with President Loren Maynard, Secretary James A. War, Treasurer Caancus P F Dinsie, and multiple vice presidents led by Marvin Hanoahe and Albion. An executive committee meeting at the Marshal House is set for November 2 at 10 AM, with attendance urged and no major business expected.
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Marvin Hanoahe
Albion
Joseph Gibbs
Homat
Henry Long
Les
Sunderland G. Pruison
Marengo
Joseph Otis
Eckford
James Humeston
Clarendon
Joseph Bentley
Conins
John D. Pierce
Marshal
John Houston
Fredonia
Nelson Aldrich
Tekonsha
David Lowie
Pennfield
Henry D. Hall
Emmett
Stephen Graham
Newton
Theron Hamilton
Burlington
John Armstrong
Bedford
Henry Andrews
Cattle
Creek
Jeremiah Drake
Alleghanians Visit Delights Village Audience
The celebrated group performed Saturday evening in the village, drawing a large attendance. The audience praised the performance and voiced gratitude to the visitors, noting the event as a pleasing showcase of talent and community spirit.
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Wes Congett
Marshall Hoube
Thia
Union support grows as secession talk cools in Georgia
The Columbus Enquirer notes a shift in mood with volunteers pledging to serve if needed and Southern leaders facing Union loyalty. Georgia Governor calls a Convention to address grievances while Georgia’s populace and Whigs stand for the Union under liberty’s shadow. The piece argues the tide has turned against secession and asks readers to wait and keep cool amid provocations.
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South Carolina
Georgia
Mr. Rheil
Republic
Savannah
Lee Commonwealth
Columbus Eng
Saco-focos
Cots
Temple of Liberty
The
Columbus Enquirer
South
Enquirer
Tobacco culture and political strife in early America
The article discusses tobacco farming in Connecticut and nearby states, noting a growing, profitable crop and contrasting it with opposition to tobacco’s social harms. It mentions the Hutchinson Family’s mental decline, Rhode Island’s population, state annexation notions, railway expansion plans from Hilleendale to Lake Erie, and a disrupted Episcopal convention reflecting regional tensions.
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Itacox
California
Whig Review and Literary Notices From The Nation
Readable items note The Whig Review priced at five dollars per year with editor J. D. Whelpley and publisher D. W. Holly. Also discussed Graham’s Magazine, its January volume, engravings, fashion plates, and a large contributor list. Other periodicals include Farmer, Hopes’s Magazine, Le Correron in French, Gazette Francaise, and a French study guide with subscription details and sample numbers.
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B. R. Jamed
Whig Review
Grett
Whig Party
J. D. Whelpley
D. W. Holly
Nassau-street
New York
Gnawan’s Magazine
Thia
Catskill Mountain House
Mariner's Beacon
Graham
Lst
Geo. R. Graham
Philadelphia
Houpes
Holden
Fowler & Diez
le Crroren
Detroit
C. Sc
L. J. Poulin
Late from California and New Orleans Steamship Alabama news
The Steamship Alabama, Captain Foster, from Chagres, arrived with California news. Reports note good Isthmus wealth, post-revolution anxieties in New Grenada fading, rain hindering roads, and destruction in San Francisco from a recent fire. Financial crisis referenced as near its worst. Commodities and prices for Chili, pork, lard, and other goods listed amid market chatter.
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New Orieans
Alabama
Foster
Chagres
California
Tatul
New Grenada
Bea Francisco
Wongit
Pacific
Udo
Bauer
Baltic Collision At Harbor Front In Seaboard Nocturne
A chaotic harbor scene reports the Baltic and the Monteith colliding with the Odd Fellow and other vessels. The Baltic loses its rudder and sustains damage while the Odd Fellow suffers masts and bulwarks loss. Cattle and cargo are spilled into the water as crowds watch, and Captain Perkins of the Baltic is credited with deftly guiding his ship aground to avoid greater harm.
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Walbridge
Luhiduko
Ward
Oswego
Baltic
Aafety
Maynalth
Dimick
Chicago
Monteith
Soenya
Perkins
Pittsburgh
Jones
Pwiggt
Jagrela
Caesar
Arrival of the Canada and European News Update
The Canada arrived at Halifax with Liverpool dates to the 19th, carrying the Bishop of Toronto aboard. Reports mention firmer breadstuff markets and higher wheat and corn rates, flour recovering, and a sense of broader wheat sowing in England and Ireland. European affairs touch Prussia, Hesse Cassel unrest, Austrian army movements, and Paris parliamentary discussions on monarchy versus republic.
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New York
Canada
Halifax
Yesterdy
Liverpool
Bishop
Toronto
Franklin
Cowes
Havre
England
Ireland
Schleswig
Fredrickstadt
France
Hessa Cassel
Haynau
Hesse-Cassal
Fingland
Russia
Prussia
Frankfort
Paris
Tt Ie
Mexican News From Vera Cruz to Mexico City
From the New Orleans Picayune dated October 20 reporting papers from Mexico City to the 26th ultimo. The presidential election undecided with no clear majority. several candidates named and a possible Congressional or electoral repeat. Recount ongoing. border Indian depredations discussed. U S relations and Santa Anna era politics referenced in limited, cautiously reported notes.
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Orleano Picayune
Millaudon
Vera Cruz
City of
Mexico
Ultimo
Canalizution
Conigen
Arisin
Almonte
Bravo
Riva Palacio
Gomaz Pedrata
Rosa
Canto
Mejica
Trier
Santa Anog
Bustamente
Cuevas
Durango
New Leon
Senor da la Rosa
Pspere
Sonora
Chihuahua
Coahuila
New-Leon
Tay Sven
Letcher
United Sistes
United States
Public lands offer to settlers in Maine and Arkansas
The Maine Legislature approved a plan granting from one to two hundred acres to settlers at fifty cents an acre, payable in two or three years. Buyers must clear a number of acres, build a residence, and cultivate the land. The measure mirrors Arkansas as another state promoting land grants to actual settlers, with emphasis on work and improvement on homesteads.
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Maine
Arkansas
Kossuth
New York
United States
Philadelphia
Jenny Lind
Eulogy for General Zachary Taylor at His Funeral
A lengthy tribute honors General Zachary Taylor detailing his upright character and Spartan firmness. The speaker praises Taylor’s simple, guileless nature, leadership, and dedication, noting the nation’s enduring gratitude and reverence for his service and death.
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Col. Taylor
Batty
Col. Biles
Estesinar Vn-Tai
Formar Militar Ftd
Meears
Fendall
Wallach
Tormey
Savern
Tiller
Baltice
Dlemen
San Kentucky
Taylor
Zachary Taylor
Frain Ma
Gaciozs
Godi
Brest
Minuat
Ag Singh
Sterne
Cvazy
Benefits of Newspapers In Everyday Life
A reflection on newspapers as enduring records that educate, chronicle politics and morals, and aid future reference. Regular readers gain critical insight into social change, daily character, and regional progress, while families cherish copies as ongoing public history.
Dr Smith's Timeless Plight Finds New Market Route
A garbled OCR fragment hints at Dr. G Smith promoting a sale or method linked to time, possibly a market strategy. The text includes scattered phrases like Dear Please and Retree, with unclear references to a person or product.
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G. Smith
Mealies Famobirig of
Agen
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