Convention Call For Whig Candidate InCongressional District
The Quincy Whig editors Bartlett and Sullivan discuss potential nomination of Dr. Van deventer for Congress. They describe district debates over holding a May convention at Rushville Schuyler county to nominate a Whig candidate, seeking party harmony and wide delegate turnout while pledging the doctor subject to convention decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Vandeventer
Vamieventer
Peoria
Harony
Free Ferry Notice At Quincy Opens Missouri Trade Route
A city mayor issues a handbill inviting Missouri citizens to cross the river at Quincy by the steamboat ferry for one year from April 1, 1846, with free passage for all except wool-loaded teams. Merchants praise the move to draw Northwest Missouri trade, touting St Louis price levels and broad assortments while urging Palmyra and Paris Mercury readers to spread the word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Quincy
North West
Nne
St. Louis
Louis
Palmyra
Paris Mercury
Positi
SIEUS AND SIKHS OF INDIA IN 19TH CENTURY TALE
A long clash of Sikh history, empire and rebellion described with references to Nanak, Arjun, Nadir Shah, and British fate. It notes the Sikh confederacy, battles, leadership, and heavy losses against British forces, with mentions of executions, revolts, and court actions surrounding the Free man case and local trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lahore
Nanach Shah
A. D
Joe Smith
Nanek
Arjum
Nadir Shah
Persia
Singh
England
Witery
Bengal Cavalry
Oregon question and Polk defence memo in 1846 coverage
A New York Evening Post note explains Oregon’s broad geographic scope from 42 to 54 40 minutes. The piece covers Whig and Locofoco politics, Colonel French as governor candidate, Illinois delegation, and St Louis business activity. It closes with President Polk’s March 24 1846 address urging naval and military buildup and pursuit of peace with Britain and Mexico, plus Senate and House debates on defence and rifleman amendments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall of Commerce
Pakenham
Buchanan
M’ Bane
Oregon
Paola
Great Britain
U. States
The
Morning Herald
Polk
England
Morning Post
Sun
Globe
United States
Parti e-Executive
Congress
New York Evening Post
Columbia River
Brexico
Sof
Mexico
James K. Polk
Washington
Washinaton
March
Sith
Senate
Chalmers
House
Adams
Senate of the
Aterm
Houses
Secretary of the Navy
Great
Ilefeher
Benefer
Brees
Fez
Easil
New York
Dicktlsong
Pha
Sint
Ohio
Allen
Parton
Dovatass
Einois
House of Representatives
Union of
Douglass
Clay
Mr. Polk
Baltimore
Democratic Party
Richmond Whig
Gams
Beau Nash
Bath
Pune Fastart
Hein Lar
N. Y. Tribune
Arpany
Judiciary Committee
Apery Ae
Hart
South Baptist Church
Temperance House
Leff
Rebecca
Oki
Isaac
Deating
Hall
Pears
Este
Pelea
Sabbath School Convention and Mission Plan Adopted
A Quincy Sabbath Evening Union Meeting at the Congregational Church heard Mr. Corey of the American Sabbath Union outline plans for a Sabbath School Missionary in Adams and Marquette counties. The assembly passed resolutions authorizing a three month missionary, and a July Fourth County Convention, naming a committee for arrangement and supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Congregational Church
Corey
S. S
Adams
Marquette
Mr. Marks
Presbyterian
Parr
Baptist Churches
Teachers Association of New York
The Effect of the Foreign News on Markets and Society
A wide lettered digest describes partial mail failures and foreign intelligence affecting American stocks and policy. It notes unsettled Indiana bond terms, English money easing, and rail and canal projects under debate while press commentary flags war fears and calls for restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sim
Pakenham
Bir
Buchanan
Liverpool
London
American Congress
America
Pacific
Egland
Standard
Romer
Patrick Henry
England
Eastern Mail
New York
Philadelphia
Louisville Journal
N. Y. Courier
Stock Board
Oregon
Hibernia
Indiana
Commons
Robert Peel
Bank of England
Baltimore Patriot
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B. Palmer
W. Corser
Chesnut Ste
Philadelphis
Tribgae Deadings
Cty Hall
New-York
B. E
Quincy Whig
Bartlett & Sullivan
Isaac Vandeventer
Brown County
Che
Boston Atlas
Ball of Commerce
Patrick Sleary
Yesteray
Col
Abert
Mississppi
Galena
Galena Gazette
House of Lori
Saley
Wellington
Iron Dyke
Sir Robert
Baronet
Co. Benton
U. S. Senate
Robert Peek
Robert Peelis
India
Fleming, Owasco, &c
Auburn
Freeman
Sydge Whiting
Reeman
Wyatte
Faleski
Will Acmmiphet Sthursday
Crvachr
New Bedford
Mass
Locofoco
French
Palestine
Illinois
Maj. Baker
State Register
Cincinnati Gazette
Ilinois
McNulty
Kina
Nauvoo
California
Poxee
Nasser
Cen
Cass
Aoert
Thomas Mircurs
Thomas Ritchie
ChesterfeLt Court House
Hebes
Supréme. Court
Clapton
Mexty
Meapen
Saya
New York News
Ithica
Auburn State
Wacy
Edward Ruloff
Ithio
Mediaina
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