Free Democracy and Whig Nominations in Michigan County Conventions
A historical notice outlines upcoming political conventions in October 1850 with Whig and Free Democracy delegates to nominate candidates for Congress and state offices. It urges county voters in Calhoun to rally around Whig nominees, reject the pro-slavery Cassites, and prepare for the November elections amid regional party tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun
Jocoforotam
Gou
Michigan
Equel Rights
Cass
South
Free Schools Promise Universal Free Primary Education
A section of the new Constitution requires the Legislature within five years to establish a statewide system of primary schools with tuition free for at least three months each year in every district, conducted in English. The reform aims to improve property security, happiness, diffusion of intelligence, and binds the poor to participate in free schooling.
Death of Harding Bigelow Esquire in California
The late Mr. Harding Bigelow formerly associated with Marengo has died in California. The notice notes his passing and mentions his status as a respected figure from Marengo, bringing brief news of his death.
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Nowa
California
Harding Bigelow
Marengo
Texas Disunion Threats Spark National Debate on Union
A 19th century-sourced commentary rails at disunion threats by Texas and other states, condemning nullification tactics and urging adherence to federal authority. The piece reflects alarm over state defiance, warns of precedent for secession, and cautions against compounding national peril through political maneuvering. It recalls fears of civil strife and warns against undermining the Union's strength.
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Texan
Big van Winkle
Jadk
Gorifeda
Calhoun
Nott
Texas
United States
New Mexico
Georgia
South Carolina
Mississippi
Congress
South
Germany
Democratic State Convention Nominates Key Officials
The Democratic State Convention met in Marehall and nominated candidates with broad agreement. Justices of the Supreme Court Braanroan M. Green Warner Wine Aersa Prater. Auditor General Jonx Bweerxe Je. State Treasurer Bengako C. Werreupan Pos Secretary of State Casmes H W Tarion. Attorney General Wittan Hare. Superintendent of Public Instruction Faan vom W Saganmis. The Buffalo convention in Syracuse followed with nominations for Governor Horayiu Beymour Lieutenant Governor S E Church Circuit Clerk Ar Benton and others.
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Marehall
Rosear McCuxtranp
Supreme Court
Braanroan
M. Green
Warner Wine
Aersa Prater
Jonx Bweerxe
Bengako C
New York
Bune
Syracuse
Oendaya
Horayiu Beymour
Oocide
Lient
E. Church
Orleans
Covel
John C. Mather
Meanneleas
Court of Appeals
Ar. Benton
Death of H Bigelow sparks political convention notes
California report details a chaotic convention scene with names of officers and delegates, committee appointments, and election results. It lists numerous individuals across towns like Albion, Marshall, and Canvis, outlining chairmen, candidates for sheriff, treasurer, clerks, judges, and county offices amid a heated political fray.
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Fredonia
William Rowley
Ira Nash
John Houston
Charles Dickey
Charlies Dickey
George Monroe
Stephen Graham
John H. McAllister
Timothy Hamlin
D. S. Hirtington
John H. Wells
D. S. Harrington
Charles G. George
Erastus Clark
Darive Clark
Marvin Hannahe
Chas.g.george
Darius Clark
Joel DB. Marsh
JH. Wells
Harry
Marshall
Nathan Pierce
Marengs
Rodolphus E.knight
Penfield
James Monroe
Albion
Devereux
Barbington
Clarendon
Bottle Creek
Joseph C. Frink
George Woodrufe
John T, Wuss
Canvis
Autgracy
William
Washington Debate on Emancipation and Navy Engineers Bill
From Washington on September 19 a debate occurred on a bill to prevent the enticing of enslaved people from service and related measures. Mr Pratt moved to table, Mr Rusk suggested postponement for freer debate, and the Oregon fund bill was discussed. The civil and diplomatic appropriation bill followed with amendments adopted from the House. A bill to regulate appointment and pay of engineers in the Navy was referred to a committee of the whole.
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Wasaindton
Pratt
Columbis
Chias
Rusk
Washington
Benav'x
Walker
California
Oregon
Senate
Hovee
Navy
Texas Navy
United States
Webster
Cuba
Wobeler
Bramlin
Horst
Ewing
Cuariix
Cranch
Rockwell
Srvare
Cooper
Secretary of the Treasury
Iremont
Gwin
House
Douglass
Pearce
Dickinson
Fast Atlantic Passage Shatters Record Yet
The Pacific steamed past Sandy Hook and reached her wharf at 64 PM after leaving Liverpool on the 11th at 2 PM. The voyage clocked 10 days and 5 hours, 11.5 hours faster than any American steamer and 18 hours quicker than any British craft in the Liverpool to New York run.
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N. Y
Pacific
Sandy Hook
Liverpool
N. York
Niagara
Madrid
Lara Pahverston
Vatican
Sarinia
Austria
Modena
Parmea
Tuscany
Roma
Curranuy
Setleswig
Hasum
Cherbourg
Schleswig
France
Cherborg
Friedland
Belgium
Orleans
Constantine
Seine Et Maine
Louis Philippe
Bexone
Hoynau Hes
la Chapel
London
England
Disorderly Sacramento Riot and Martial Law in Sacramento
Report describes a violent riot in Sacramento city sparked by an attempt to free squatter prisoners. The mayor was wounded, city assessor Weedland mortally, and Capt Malony of the squatters is dead. Martial law is declared. citizens ordered to enroll. Free context notes indicate large financial unsettled conditions in the city.
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Hitén
Amd
Peteora
Pladera
Gould
Chagres
Columbus
Panama
Fronelach Daily Herald
Sacramento City
Cap
Weedland
Malony
Barton
European News Roundup From London to Malta
Foreign news received from London reports increased English business activity, secured harvests, and broader prosperity. French dispatches show no clear political signs, while a notable incident involves an Austrian butcher mobbed at Barclay Perkins Co. liquor establishment, with violent disturbance described.
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Canada
London
England
Aynay
Barclay, Perking & Co
Goroua
National Inte rbs and domestic scenes in a historic paper
Fragmented OCR passage covers fashion debts in national issues, domestic ties, a Michigan debt reference, a touching dog memory beside a sick child, a Lawrence divorce case in New York, and an Albion teachers institute with details on dates and supervision.
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Uni
Michigat
The Way to Do It Warns Against Alcohol Abuse
A moral exhortation condemns drinking and rum shops, urging youths and all ages to avoid gin and brandy. It warns that alcohol leads to infamy, ruin of family, and degradation of the body and soul, citing medical authorities and urging abstinence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liell
Glorious Conception and Storm Drama Reflected in Talk
A storm at sea spins dramatic dialogue as a wife cites faith to calm fear while a husband steadies a gun and asserts divine control over winds and waters. The scene contrasts domestic tenderness with a vow of protection amid wild seas. The piece transitions to agricultural advice stressing seed selection to improve crops and yields.
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American Association For the Advancement of Education
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