Merion Depredations Report Details Mormon Robberies
The narrative describes widespread Mormon depredations near Waranvy Nauvoo and Burlington with robberies of homes cattle and horses. General Harden’s detachment recovered property and jailed suspects while noting disappearances including Wilcox and Dabenheyer. Travelers avoid the area due to recurring dangers and fear of violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llinov
Me. Crawford
Waranvy
Hardie
Col. Warner
Smith
Gardner
Nauvoo
Cora Col. Warren
Quattera
Terie
Aris
Thomas Crawwlart
Ashbald
Lake
Warzay
Quincy
L. Chandler
Canle
Navygo
Hardin
Wilcox
Dabenheyer
Rice
Burlington
The Dinner Dash to the Polls
A Whig committee member pitches a young assistant to fetch a wealthy Broadway physician to vote in a long election. The doctor relents to avoid intruding dinner. After voting he returns home, and the young man asks for two shillings paid for time, which is accepted as satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whig Committee
Eighth Ward
Broadway
Fribune
Braz Exedtyos
Felch
Whiga
Washington
Cass
Hec
J. S. Chipman
Grand River
Miller
Mba Bend
U S Steamship Mississippi Arrives With Mexican News
Pensacola dispatch notes the U S Steamship Mississippi reaches the Navy Yard with important Mexican government communications. The Princeton lags behind while the Mississippi carries duplicate copies to Washington aboard the Gen. Taylor. The Vera Cruz news includes troop movements and general intelligence. the brig Symera anchors off the yard with no notable intelligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Mobile Tribune
U.S
Mississippi
Navy Yard
Vera Cruz
Princeton
U. S
Gen. Taylor
Washington
Symera
Navy Ward
Taylor
Princelos
North-South clash over slavery and Union rights
Controversial correspondence from 1845 argues the North bears blame for slavery and calls on Congress to act. It denounces slaveholding, asserts federal power to correct unconstitutional acts, and pleads for abolition and protection of citizens. Included are remarks on liberty, war taxes, and civic duty, plus a Philadelphia committee note and economic notes on fruit cultivation and canal ventures.
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N. S
Genilewen
Phila
Union
District of Columbia
High Seas
Mac
Bad Ifromen
Congress of the
United States
West
Nds
Enemes
Co. M. Clay
C. PD
Nationa. Wratta
Areces, &c
U.S
Europe
Newton Pippina
London
Bia
Calhoun County election notes show Whigs gain ground
Calhoun County returns reveal Whig gains in governor and legislative races with varied town results. Reports highlight Whig majorities in several towns, losses in others, and references to statewide outcomes including Felch’s expected governor victory and shifts in representative seats.
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Calhoun
Reignizig
Altson
Bedford
Conziz
Vickery
Clarendon
Clarence
Eckford
Homer
Grimes
Bee
Leroy
Marshall
Gore
Marengo
Newton
Inge Agusons
Pennfield
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Cleveland Pipers
Gap
Heogh Abe
Hubby & Hughes
Atlantic and Pacific
Nicareguua
Nicoregua
France
Ae Ee
Eaton County
Charlotte Bugle Extra
George A. Coe
Macvin Huonahe
Whitney Joars
Doe
Clinton Co
Danforth
Sacus
Allegan
Barry
Bill Lewis
Groves
Andrew
New
Jersey
Jersy ‘Blues
Legislatire
Senate
House
Sys
Loco
Burlingtop
Wright
New York
Darxore
Batihle
Gartate
Lake Erie
Toledo
Indiana
Chicago
Messrs. Hammond
Brash
Candida
Niagems
Detroit River R. R. Co
Cuas
Col
Jonee Ditto
E &E
Messrs. Gorham
Ketcham
Albina
Starshad
Baye Creek
Farmers & Mechanics
BACE
Manning
Farmers and Mechanics’ Bank
Zome Cantera
Cal- Governor
Sravmwest
Michigan
Holden
Stavewest Or Wotes
Fleeran
Marebill Matcal Ineernce Company
Asaompeil
Camse
Messra
Goapos & War, Boggs, Au'sa
Plo
Meany
Gigm & Beaver
Paarr & Caany
Eage
Sx Defiant Fox Defannts
Lazar
Monshiy
Joux
Greely & McEkath Publishers
Aneum
Thal
Magee
Greely & McKimbh
Isaac
John Barbour
Orlando McGatt
Mothan Pierce
Hunty
Moliaxt
Gen
Hiya
Col Daves Port
N.V_ ‘Tribune
Thera
Island County
Ecuit Court
Xessign
Col. Davenportre
William He Redin
George Grant Redin
Satin Baxter
t—Lenawee
Lenaney County
Felch,Vickery
Locomaj
McDonald
Agi Jtswo Locos
Oakland
Senggor
Averega Ly Co
Henre
Senay
New Hampshire
Bubbard Forgerly
Geanesee County
Hazelton
Jectep
Maj— Trebaer
Isaber
New Orleans
Phoenix
Uppe Lakes
Rebecca Ban
York
Lacos
Lucos
Delaware
Tega
Lococaselee
Green Bay
Founra
Coz
Eston
Branch
Cahoon
Jackson
Be ‘Ham
Clinton
Cial
Coes Mayonly
Carlon
Barry County
Mich
Heoxy S. Jennings
Eeqr Sr
Assesatra Leics
Woodland
Brmax Woon
Watland
Sheridan
Tekonsha
Kivabanlias
Alpheus Felch
Stephen Vickery
James G. Birney
Henry W. Taylor
John S Burney
William L. Greenly
John M. Laub
Nathaniel M. Thomas
Nathan N. Thomas
Joseph RB
Ata Genholden
Eleotiany
Si A. van Horn
Board of
Cantasser
Warren Martin
Dep't
Con c
Sec
Co. Board of Cantassers
Albion
Athena
Battle Creek
Imgton
Nevwroo
Bo ‘Tckonsha
Loren Maynard
Tivenry
Ephraite B
Marvin
Blank
MO. A. van Horn
Cantassers
Jerk
Walter Manns
Athens
Baule Creek
Berlington
Coaris
Emacu
Fredonia
Bis Marengo
Miss Starks
Sule
Silas Beiningen
Leon
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