Prof Webster execute by hanging in Cambridge jail
An account of the Webster execution scene in the Cambridge jail with Deputy Sheriff Rugg placing the rope and the prisoner being hanged. The act followed the condemned professor’s confession and included postmortem checks by Dr. Clark and Dr. Stedman. Funeral plans and family updates were noted, with later references to the Webster family and related letters.
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Agei
Adja
Rugg
Messrs. Rugg
Holmes
Dr. Purism
Eveleth
Commonwealth
Henry G.clark
Charles H. Stedman
Lunatic Hospital
South
Boston
Rof
Webster
Parton
Cambridge
Mount Auburn
Prrresmen
Ohio and Pennsylvania
Scott
Curtis
Free Soil Convention Nominating Meeting in Marshall
Calnoun County Free Soil Convention to assemble at Mechanics Hall Marshall on September 2 at 1 PM for nominating candidates for the November election and to transact Free Soil business. County residents urged to attend to reaffirm the platform against slave states and territories. Committee names included J Cuensry W S McCare J L Baincon E C Mascuyster. Marshall September 3, 1850.
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Mechanics Hall
Marshall
Free Soil Movement
Whig County Convention Urges Full Township Delegations
The notice calls Whigs to awaken and in every township select a full delegation for the convention to be held here on the first. It insists no man excuse himself from attending primaries and criticizes the lack of representation, urging every Whig to attend town caucuses to be seen as a good Whig.
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Court House
Kalimstoo
M. D. Cons
Gronae Monnor
Atenen Tuomas
J. OR. Ae Avnesten
D. Allen
Sormaittee
Kalamazoo
California Leltars Reach Village From Wolverine Rangers
Letters from California report Wolverine Rangers and other travelers arriving Monday from James Pratt Charles Barton Thos Maneer and H C Ladd with Savery Plater and Larae Harvey. Rangers mostly well apart from Manser DeArman and illness. Furrow progress limited as water remains high. All hope to return this fall with gold ready.
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Leltars
James Pratt
Charles Barton
Thos. Maneer
H. C. Ladd
Wolverine Raigers
Mr. Savery
Tethmans
Plater
Larae] Harvey
Wolverine Rangers
Manser
DeArmaon
Furmer
Right of Suffrage Debate Lets Colored Voters In
The article argues the constitution should let all citizens vote, regardless of color, and calls for fair, unbiased discussion of extending suffrage. It notes opposition and support across viewpoints, praising the idea as a duty to the oppressed and not a party matter.
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Capor
Grean Ig
Cies
Territorial dispute over New Mexico authority and elections
The piece discusses competing claims to jurisdiction in New Mexico by state authorities and the military amid an election to form a constitution. It contrasts the lieutenant governor and Col. Munro, noting divisions and the absence of the newly elected governor. It also covers lectures, executions, confessions, and political speculation about presidential candidates and party divisions.
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Newl
New Mexico
Cal
Monroe
Don Manuel Alviraz
Col. Munrot
Tila
Col. M
Congrase
Congresa
Buytuxax
Globo
Washington
Benton
Francis 2. Blair
Bini
Martin van Buren
Lewis Cass
Millard Fillmore
Stratz
Havre
Bremen
New Orleans
Vera Graz
Tampico
Doyd
Yeas
Locofocos
Free Soilers
Hovge
Texas
Bell
Santa Fe
State Fam delegates to attend Michigan State Bpll at Ann Arbor
The New York Agricultural Society appoints four delegates to the Michigan State Ball at Ann Arbor this month. President Fillmore regrets he cannot attend due to public duties. Expected attendees include war veterans from surrounding states and many Michigan residents.
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New York Agricultural Society
Michigan State
Ann Arbor
Fillmore
Michigan
Merehell
Hospan's Doria Magazin September Issue Featured
The September number of Hospan's Doria Magazin has been received and issued with valuable content. The issue praises Holden's Bollar Magazine as highly worthwhile for subscription. Reports from Manttane Extorton show Whig gains in county returns, with Whig majorities expected in the Maryland reform convention and the Vermont legislature likely to favor Whig candidates for governor and state offices.
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Hospan
Doria Magazin
Holden
Bollar Magazine
Manttane
Veanott
Green Mountain
Vermont
Tribune
Cherokes Reach New York From California and Panama
Late from California the Cherokes arrived in New York on September 6 after leaving Chagres on the 26th. The ship carried 1,510,489 in freight and 100,000 in passenger cash. The Panama touched Acapulco on the way and cholera struck. over 400 died and 20 shipmates were buried at the Isthmus. The Georgia also arrived, while Havens noted. A hurricane on the 92nd day damaged ships and trees. American warships lost anchors as Captain General barred U S steamers from a dock leased by the English mail company.
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New York
Chagres
Tom Havens
Panama
San Francisco
Acapulco
Georgia
Shipwreck Tale on Lake Michigan Aboard the J D Morton
Captain Hopkins of the J D Morton recovers a raft from five miles offshore with Captain Davidson of the Thorn ton and two crew on it. They endured seven days and nights without food before drifting apart on the third night. Davidson allegedly began eating his left hand. the rescued captain is weak but recovering. A collection raised about $40 for the marooned man, led by Hopkins and the Morton crew. The report also notes heavy rail travel and other distant items including potato blight and uprisings along railroads, with a tragic Michigan family history.
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Lanmawoweny
Severia
William H. Hopfer
Central Road
Flupkins
J. D. Morton
Chicago
New Buffalo
Davidson
Thornton
Fool
Hopkins
Cavan Davidson
Morton
Det
Tribune
Fragmented Washington and Texas boundary debate notes
The report outlines legislative moves in late August and early September, detailing opposition and voting on the Texas boundary bill, land grants in Arkansas, and canal and interior appointments. It notes McKennon's resignation letter, proposals about land grants for veterans, and executive sessions, with various rumors on Interior Department succession and Mormon appointments.
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Lewis
Ewbank
U. S
Senate
Howse
Bennie
Arkansas
Texas
Boyd
McKennon
Interior
Fillmore
Washington
Lake Superior
Tising
House
Clark
Mc Brooks
Gorman
Daniels
Philadelphia
Edward Cooper
Syracuse Journal
Utah
Department of the Interior
John Johnson
Maryland
Honk Johnson
Bayard
Turbulent Congress and floods sweep through the east
Fragmentary reports describe turmoil in the House over a fugitive slave bill and appropriations with debate and amendments. Severe floods on the Schuylkill and surrounding areas flood wharves, houses, and factories. Deaths and damage emerge as storms affect Pennsylvania and neighboring states, while cholera wanes in Mexico City.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Schuylkill
Phuget
Opaieeta
Fairmount
Tuly
Baltimore
Troy N.Y
Ueluge
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Putnam
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Owen
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George Miles
House of Representatives
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John Owen
Samuel Barstow
Richard P Barker
Addison J Comstock
Detroit
Wo'elock
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Thia County
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J. Cuensry
W. S. McCare
J. L. Baincon
Inwirt
E. C. Mascuyster
Whig County
California
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Thomas P. Hunt
Fowler ‘& Dietz
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Saratoga
Europe
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Mead
Inge
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Winston Rose
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Belfast
Alsun
Juan Fernandez
Alexander Selkirk
Botany Bay
Chill
Sevyen
Chitiana
Maine
Tegomont
Waitin
Billy
Paasage
Hartinhirgh
Governor Porter
Eveerawar
Chighi
Clairsville
Akron
Saul North
William Pumroy
Oi Canal
Tlegraph
O'Reilley
Petty
Atlanta
Oglethorye
Virginia
Kent
Mexico
Frederick Vik
Denmark
Lola Rasmusser
Mynster
Dorr
Rhode Island Senate
Lega
Cincinnati
Ohio
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Clanasa C
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Battle Creek
Angel Spirita
Shan
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Asa
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