Growth of Illinois to Fourth State in Union
The article notes Illinois rising to fourth in population from tenth in 1850, driven by railroads expanding migration and commerce. It cites 1856 population over 1.35 million, 1855 election turnout 236,975, and current estimates around 1.67 million, crediting railways and access to markets via Chicago and Cairo. It forecasts continued rapid growth as railroad lines extend east and south, with Illinois Central sales nearing 859,000 and yearly sales over 10 million, yet much of the state remains undeveloped.
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Union
Shio
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Ilinois
Atlantic Sea Board
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
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New York
Pennsylvania
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Seaboard
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North-West
Central Railroad
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Ohio
Toledo
Watash Valley
Great Western
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Pittsburgh
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Boston
Philadelphia
Ilinois Central Company
Sisterhood of
CamisEry & Weisemere Move Ahead on Progress Race
CamisEry and Weisemere have opened on Hampshire street offering dry goods groceries provisions and a wide stock. The shop touts quality and low prices as main draws and promises a personal adviser on demand. Call for details and visit to compare.
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CamisEry & Weisemere
Hampshire Street
City Council Receives Citizenship Eligibility Petition
At the last regular meeting the Quincy City Council reviewed a petition asking inquiry into the citizenship status of two aldermen. The document asserts the officials are not United States citizens and requests council action, noting the matter would rest on the aldermanic table awaiting response and urging Samuel to press the issue when his privileges feel imperiled.
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City of
Quincy
United States
Sam
Council
Néné
The Great Western Railroad Advertises Open Connection
The Great Western Railroad opens to Indiana State Line linking with Eastern lines and promises a direct city connection via Camp Poir and the Mississippi River Rail Road. The line is described as well managed and the most direct route between the Illinois River and eastern cities. A separate note mentions thirty to forty Qigu sand Jews in California starting a paper in San Francisco.
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Indiana State Line
Camp Poir
Minois River
Illinois River
California
San Fraceisve
Quincy furniture factory strides in with new plant
iPhenix Furnishers, Waareer Co. establish a vast three story building at Fifth and Delaware, employing 75 workers and housing saws, lathes, planing and mortising machines run by two 40 HP engines. A saw mill three miles north produces 7,000 to 8,000 feet daily. The firm foresees large weekly output and boosts local wealth. Also a Massachusetts population table highlights urban life risks with long life for farmers and short urban occupations.
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Prasix Epastreer
Waares ‘& Co
Quincy
Iren
Front Street
Rail Road
Fifth
Delaware Streets
Cincinnat
Bayard Taylor Journeys Through German Harvest Festivities
Bayard Taylor reports from Gotha Germany in his third N Y Tribune letter describing a harvest close marked by rye wreaths and plum cakes for laborers. The farmers celebrate with a gathering in the landlord’s room, songs and dancing led by a gittern, and a group whirl in a lively festive scene.
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Bayard Taylor
N.Y. Tribune
Gotha
Germany
Ziad
Lectures Sought by City Masons Among Noted Speakers
The State Register reports a planned winter lecture series by the Masonic Fraternity of the city. They have invited or expect to secure famed figures including Hon. Joseph R. Chandler, Hon. Sidney Breese, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Donald G. Mitchell, and others. A humorous note recalls Ss W Brooks misread a signature as a free pass, leading to years of use.
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State Register
Joseph R. Chandler
Sidney Breese
David Paul Brown
Beason
Gilmore Simms
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Donald G. Mitchell
Ke Marvel
C. B. Haddock
U. S
Portugal
G. P. Marsh
Turkey
John Reynolds
Henry Giles
Dr. Rice
St. Louis
Francis Vinton
N. Y
Murdered Protestant Scholar Haunts Cleveland Protest
In Cleveland on November 20, a Roman Catholic school teacher named Fred Bower killed Barbara Forman, nine, a Protestant Sabbath School attendee. Bower faced trial with bail set at 6000 dollars later reduced to 2500. Romanists funded security and possible escape. a Protestant memorial for Barbara is planned at the cemetery to protest religious oppression.
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N.Y
Cleaveland
Ohio
Ragged & School
Barbara Forman
Fred. Bower
S S. Scholars
Cleveland
President dismisses Indian Agent G W Clark in Kansas
Washington reports the President has removed G W Clark, accused murderer of Barbour, from his post as Indian Agent in Kansas Territory and named Isaac Winston of Culpeper County Virginia as replacement. The Virginia electors reportedly recommended Ex-Governor Floyd for a Cabinet post. Governor Wise urged loyalty to Virginia and endorsed Ostend Manifesto’s principles amid jubilation and speeches.
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G. W. Clark
Barbour
Kansas
Isaac Winston
Culpepper County
The
Star
Virginia
Floyd
Gov. Wise
South Carolina Legislature Tackles Slave Trade Debates
Baltimore dispatch reports resolutions introduced in the South Carolina Legislature deprecating the agitation of abstract theories on the slave trade and related issues. The measures aim to prevent division and distraction within the state and preserve sympathy from other states.
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Baltimore
South Carolina
Severe Gale Destroys Ontario Shipping. Rescues Fail
A violent gale on Lake Ontario wrecked vessels and endangered crews. The Niagara laden with coal from Oswego to Bendhhead went ashore at Port Tope. Captain Wood of the Anne and Mate Robert Campbell drowned attempting a rescue. Caledonia ashore near Toronto and brig Beaver at Braddock Point. A fleet of grain ships arrived off port from the Welland Canal.
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Lake Ontario
Niagara
Oswego
Bendhhead
Port Tope
Wood
Anne
Robert Campbell
Caledonia
Toronto
Beaver
Braddock Point
Welland Canal
Ericsson Sails to Liverpool With Passengers and Specie
New York December 6 reported the steamer Ericsson departed for Liverpool today carrying 12 passengers and 60600 in specie. The ad page promotes Pr Well's German Condition Powder for horses cattle and other stock and cites broad sales and reported health benefits. Hoffmans in Quincy also listed sales, with testimonials praising Dr Hall's Balsam for the lungs and bronchitis by M M Vandersen of Springfield.
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New York
Ericsson
Liverpool
Giest
Quincy
Arntzen
Hoffman’s
Hair Restorative discovery praised by press
Professor Wood, famed for Hair Restorative, touted as superior by American papers. It allegedly revives gray hair to its youthful color and silky texture, with permanent restoration. Sold by O J Wood & Co at 114 Market Street and by druggists, plus Kennedy's Medical Discovery and Dr Carvanaugh's Pile Sake per St Louis Herald.
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O. J. Wood & Co
Market‘street
Kennedy
Carvanaugh
Pile
St. Louis Herald
Stomach Bitters Touted For Cramps And Indigestion
Advertised remedy Hostettler’s Stomach Bitters claimed to cure cramps spasms cholera morbus and indigestion caused by overindulgence in vegetables and fruits and excess drinking. Sold by druggists for 1 per bottle with a quart size and lasting the season.
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Hostetti
Anyerson
Lake Superior Supplies Declared Ample for Winter
Advices from Lake Superior report that rumors of widespread shortage among region inhabitants are false. Authorities say supplies are sufficient to last until navigation opens and a good stock of powder supports mining operations. Buffalo December 4.
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Buffalo
Lake Superior
Foreign Arrival in Philadelphia Steamer City of Manchester
The City of Manchester arrived at Philadelphia dock this evening from Liverpool, having left Liverpool on November 19. The roll of passengers and cargo accompanied the ship as she completed her transatlantic voyage.
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Philadelphia
City of
Manchester
Liverpool
Queen Victoria Considers Rural Family Addition
Court circle at Campiegne reports Queen Victoria may add to Eng aed rural family in February.
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Campiegne
Queen Victoria
Engaed
Senate Debates Slavery Question Across Session Floor
Washington December session opens with seating of Mr Comegyns and approval of Mr Poot’s Vermont mandate. Debates center on printing extra copies of the message and the slavery issue as Mr Wade defends, Mr Buchanan’s terms questioned, and Mr Fessenden defends the Republicans against Southern sectionalism. adjournment follows as House committees named and Kansas delegate issue unresolved.
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Delaware
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Poot
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Collamer
Fitzpatrick
Ala
Pierce
Wade
Ohio
Free States
Wale
Kansas
Buchanan
Pennsylvania
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Ilnois
Butler
D.C
South
South Carolina
Edinburgh Review
Mr. Rusk
Arkansas
Fessenden
Maine
Free Territory
Republican Party
Benjamin
Louisiana
House
Ohio man named Assistant clerk of the House takes post
John D. Campbell of Ohio, son of Hon. Lewis D. Campbell, is appointed Assistant clerk of the House replacing Mr. Acton of New Jersey. John Appleton of Maine is set as Mr. Buchanan's private secretary and will not join the Cabinet. House members gathered to secure a Democratic majority without the Speaker’s vote.
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New York
John D. Campbell
Ohio
Lewis D. Campbell
House
Acton
N.J
John Appleton
Maine
Buchanan
Cabinet
Union
Snow storms freeze canal traffic and lake losses feared
Buffalo reports severe snow storms over the week with very cold weather. Canal navigation is now considered closed for the season. Yesterday's storm raises fears that several Lakes vessels bound for the south have been wrecked, with uninsured cargo losses expected to be heavy. electoral returns show Buchanan leading Fillmore by 3,080 points on the ticket.
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Buffalo, Dee
New Plant Sugar Cane Attracts Attention In Illinois
The article reports on trials of Chinese sugar cane by J. M Roh of McCreay Wabash County Illinois. It claims molasses can be produced from the plant with a calculated yield of 110 gallons per acre from one quart per hill, suggesting $82 50 per acre value and potential doubling. It forecasts up to 100 acres in Wabash County next year and notes broader farmer interest while including an extended, unrelated quotation about kissing from Sydney Smith.
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J. M Roh
McCreay
Wabash
Roh
Illinois
Iom
Wabash Co
Meeting at St Nicholas Hotel to back Corning for Treasury
A dispatch from Lancaster reports that leading New York Democrats met at the St Nicholas Hotel to endorse Hon Erastus Corning for Secretary of the Treasury. The move is seen as unlikely to succeed and unlikely to win any New York candidate a cabinet post.
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Lancaster
Times Gays
St. Nicholas ‘Hotel
N.Y
Erastue Corning
the Treasury
New York
Counterfeit dollar bill shown in Hartford Bank issue
A counterfeit five dollar bill from the Mercantile Bank of Hartford Conn. was displayed yesterday. It differs from the genuine with a railroad train and distant steamboat vignette and a female figure at the right end, making it passable only to those unfamiliar with the bank’s notes.
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Mercantile
Bank of Hartford
St. Louis Repub
Kansas Aid Societies urged to aid free soil expansion in Kansas
A Kansas focused column urges renewed aid by aid societies to relieve distressed settlers and promote free soil in Kansas. It advocates forming local aid societies, sending bands to settle claims, and highlights Kansas vast resources, soil quality, and open government land early next spring as a pathway to freedom and prosperity. It also reports on Quincy Gas and Coke Company directors and local industrial progress.
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Missouri Democrat
Chicago
Kansas Territory
Friends of Freedom
Mississippi
Rising prices spark debate on farming profits and migration
An editorial argues that domestic goods have soared in price over four years, boosting farmer wealth while consumers pay more. It credits immigration and prairie settlement for population growth, predicts land cultivation will balance supply, and foresees relief from high costs as land is developed and labor expands.
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England
Winos
The Message at Washington Provokes Northern Denunciations
Washington correspondents report Northern Democrats reject Pierce’s Message as insulting impertinent and silly. Southern men not Pierce partisans concur, with Senator Bright openly denouncing it.
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Washington
N. S. Times
Pierce
Bright
Monument plan for Sir William Wallace memorial in Chicago
A movement to erect a Wallace monument is under way in Chicago. A Scotchmen meeting at the Eagle supported appointing a committee to solicit subscriptions, to be sent to the Scotland Centre Committee for the project.
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Willian Wallace
Chicago
the Eagle
Messrs
Gates & Co
Scotland
Gyroscope Mystery Prompts Readers for Plain Theory
In a discussion on the gyroscope, the National Intelligencer prints S Newcomb’s long explanation, but observers admit no full understanding. The piece suggests three forces suspend gravity and likens the device to a top, while readers seek a clear theory of its workings. Also notes a Texas free-state possibility within a decade, fueled by foreign immigration opposing slavery and growing citizenship in Texas.
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National Intelligencer
S. Newcomb
Piscataguay
Texas
Kansas
San Antonio
Cass Brushed A Little In Senate Debate
Washington December 3 A sharp Senate exchange centers on Judge Trumbull reading from Peters Reports and Marshall on Congress powers over territories and the right to keep slavery out. General Cass is put on the defensive as Republicans seize on the Supreme Court decision to counter his eight year pleas.
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Supreme Court
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American Insurance Company
Canter
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Nebraska
Marshal
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United States Supreme Court
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Gen. Cass
A Nine Day's Wonder On American Fashion Freedom
A New York correspondent notes a Brussels convention plan to debate and replace European dress with a rational American platform. Delegates from around the world would discuss national costumes and peculiarities, urging American designers and artists to lead by example and resist foreign restriction in attire.
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New York
Louisville Journal
Brussels
Senate and House Debate Over President's Message and Slavery Policy
In Congress the Senate resumed debate after electing Rev. Mr. Hill as Chaplain. Mr. Kigler defended the President amid attacks by new representatives. Mrs. Buchanan's likely preference for a Free State admission for Kansas was noted. The House read the President's Message. Mr. Campbell urged referral to the committee of the whole, criticizing Republicans and Democrats over the Nebraska bill. Mr. Sherman defended Republicans against charges of disloyalty and racial changes. The session was lively with crowded galleries before adjournment.
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Kigler
Wade
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HOUSE
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Sherman
Astonishing Curiosity and a Maple Face Fossil
A Greenup County man brought in a carved fungus that resembles a human face found in a maple tree. The object, about the size of a goose egg, had a lifelike facial cavity and hairlike covering. Bell swears it formed in a two foot diameter tree cavity, later found by his child curious about nature. Cincinnati Commercial reports Eugene Sue’s latest novel nearing completion as a possible masterpiece. The case of Jane and Theodore Anderson accused of murder ended with a Not Guilty verdict and their release.
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Kentucky
Bell
Cincinnati
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Theodore Anderson
George Anderson
Springfield
Tll
Emporium Illinois Developments Spur City Growth
The Emporium sale of lots totaled 95 000 dollars, July sales reached 100 000 dollars, and a town fund of 700 000 dollars supports plans to create a city. A tavern company forms with 155 000 dollars capital, 30 000 subscribed. Factories begin, Marine Railway under construction, a foundry rising, and a Commercial College being built. Emporium sits on the Ohio River in Illinois, seven miles above Cairo, population 700, up from six or seven residents eighteen months earlier.
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Alton Courier
Wreck on Lake Ontario and other late 19th century notices
Wrecked steamer Lady Elgin ashore near Presque Isle Lake Ontario amid extreme cold. London Times chief editor salary matches U.S. president at 25000 dollars while Paris correspondent earns 10000. A Wheeling skeleton measured ten feet nine inches, with horse-sized jaws. Clergymen of Washington offer to officiate in Congress. Counterfeit notes circulate across banks from New Jersey to Massachusetts. Niagara’s brass propeller, weighing 31000 pounds, completed in New York foundries. Newark spa wng suspended due to dry weather. Six horses and two camels stolen at San Antonio on election day from Capt Wayne, U.S. Army. Largest U.S. sheep flock owned by McConnell of Sangamon County, Illinois, 21009 head.
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Casars Stovex
The
Mobile Tribune
Texas
San Antonio
Wayne
United States Army
Train Collision Near Alliance Kills Ten, Injures Several
A Cleveland and Pittsburgh line Express on the Ohio Pennsylvania Railroad collided with a westbound train at Alliance Ohio at seven o'clock this evening, resulting in ten deaths and several injuries. This second dispatch reports the fatal crash and its immediate casualties.
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Cleaveland
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Dec
Southbuck’s Hotel
Political Flankyism Diary of an Office Seeker in Baltimore Patriot
From the Baltimore Patriot dated November 14, the diary entries mock political flattery around President elect Buchanan. It contrasts the admiring office seeker with the later, harsher view of his governance and patronage, including a leaf titled EN ROUTE detailing Bungtown credentials, requests for a collectorship, consulship, and the limits of office distribution.
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Buchanan
Pennsylvania
Cinginnati
Bing
Bungtown
Ledger reaches unprecedented weekly circulation
The New York Ledger, a leading family weekly, now reports an extraordinary circulation of 190000 copies with subscriptions steadily increasing. Readers are urged to see the Ledger's advertisement in another column.
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New York Ledger
The
Ledger
Promising Colt in Louisville Bet Wins Run
The Louisville Democrat reports a country gentleman near Louisville wagered that his two year old colt, unused to harness, could travel twenty miles in two hours. The colt performed impressively within the time, returning home in the countryside with evident pride and smiles.
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Louisville Democrat
Louisville
Green
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