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Quincy Whig in Quincy, Illinois

11 Apr 1853

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Quincy Whig

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Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

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Apr 11, 1853

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Panama Isthmus canal policy in early U S debates

The text reviews historical U S positions on opening a canal across the Isthmus of Panama, tracing resolutions and treaties from 1835 to 1850. It discusses guarantees of neutral passage, the open policy to all nations, and debates over executive power, sovereignty, and potential entangling alliances, citing Polk, Buchanan, Taylor, and Hise. It notes opposed monopolies and contrasts with Nicaragua plans, emphasizing commercial aims and neutrality.

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Parema United States Atlantic Pacific House Senate House of Representatives Kr. Adams Clay Trad Jackson van Buren Polk New Granada Panama Senate of the United States of America Republic of New Granada Bogota Benjamin A. Bidldck Manuel Bfaria Mallarino Suca America Agia Pacifi Caps Horn Raselved Central America Agaay North South America France Patama Senate of the United States Britain Great Almion Gie Great Britain Grenada Cesare Atchison Atherton Badger Baglor Benton Berrien Borland Bradbury Bright Butler Calhoun Davis Mississippi Dickinson Diz Downs Foote Hannezan Youston Hunter Lewis Illnois Taylor San Juan Nicaragua Wheelright Mr. Vanderbilt New York E. George Squire Elijah Hise Squire Pacific Ocean Sicaragua Greayritain Nica- Pogua Gibraltar England Spain Nicaragia Consl Congress Adams Prescient Polk Hiss Jane Nicaragus Granta Uniteds Caribbean Sea Bolk Sir. Buchanan Republic of Goa San Salvador Buchanan Department Bri. Hice Br. Polk Crampton Bucksnat Sir. Crampton General Herren Hise Ahr Illinois Douglis China Aviielsa Eliie Mr. Polk Visa Ahave Niasaragua Bes Cr Limita Hige Senor Selva Carcaohe Nicardgna Ilinois Donglas Juty Douglas President Taytee Mrs. Buchanan Mr.Polk Mr. Hise Mr. Buchanan Nicaragus Bay of Ielande Amecica Honduras Naa Bulwer Thad Squier Lise Hive New Canada Ips Columbus Presbyterian Church Istinst Wareneas Adama County Ita Quincy James A. Bell Cho. W Si. Bird Seo’y
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Odd Snippet Parade From A Curious Page

A miscellany of moral quips and social sayings from a past issue includes a servant girl extolling her industry, a graveyard child pondering sinners, and a gibes on memory as hooks for grudges. It also cites Bulwer and a playful bit about a two-tune singer.

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Forster Vox Populi
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Township Elections And Extra Compensation Debate

The April 7 1858 report notes slow returns from Tuesday elections. Melrose elected Jeremiah Parsons as Supervisor and Augustus Miller as Collector amid Democratic and independent tickets. Ellington reelects J P Robbins Supervisor. Fall Creek reelects Seehorn. Concord reelects Jos. Wallace as Supervisor. other towns name Beam and Joseph A Palman. Congress approves over 28 000 in extra compensation for officers and staff, prompting critique from Senator Bright and calls for reform. Benton ticket wins in St Louis while City Extension Law is voted down.

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Beth Melrose Jeremiah Parsons John Wooded Augustus Miller Jos. Hawke Ellington J. P. Robbins Fall Creek Seehorn Jos. Wallace Concord Beam Uras Joseph A. Palman Burton Congress Senate Bright St. Louis Benton Beam Fall Creek Eli Seehorn Joseph Wallica J. H. Pulman Lima C. C. Stevens Clayton Jason Wallace Gilmer J. F. Battell Columbus A. M. Smith Camp Point Thomas Baily Houston Jackson Pearce Payson Wyman Whitcomb Mendon William Laughlin Keane Baptist Hardy Liberty Thomas Enloe
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Cavers and Lunacy Report From Utica Asylum

The Utles State Lunatic Asylum annual report for 1852 records 825 patients under treatment, with 25 uneducated and 42 having prior higher education. Most male patients were unmarried while most female patients were married at derangement. widows and widowers were few. One insanity case stemmed from penitence. Also notes shipwrecked Santa Anas, and a jocular exchange about dieting versus dying, illustrating varied curiosities in the era.

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