Archibald Williams and Andrew Johnston For County Office
A period notice from the Whig party announces Archibald Williams as a candidate for Representative from the county and Andrew Johnston as a candidate for Representative, with denials of other contenders. It notes Whig conventions, nominations for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, and support for Col Kilpatrick Wilcox and Dr Isaac Vandeventer. The piece mentions local meetings, county conventions, and the Quincy Rifle Company with emphasis on party organization and upcoming elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Williams
Mesare
Bartlett & Sullivan
Qur Locofoco
Legislatera
Andrew Johnston
O. H. Browning
Wincis
H. Taxpy
North East
Whig Central Committee
Peoria
Col
T. M. Kitraratex
Scott
N. G. Wixcox
Schuyler
Col. Kilpatrick
Col. Wilcox
Political drama and local notices ripple through Centre and Pike
A dense patch of 19th century political maneuvering, editor changes, and local incidents unfolds. The piece notes calls for sound businessmen for office, criticizes a county convention, and mentions changes at the Herald. It also reports on a violent Palmyra tragedy between Glover and Buckner, a Payson postmaster complaint, a volunteer company, and brigade leadership preferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payson
N. E. Quixay
M. W. Barney
J. D. Brents
Pike
Harden
Pittsfield
Tax fairness questioned by Lexington city on street costs
A Lexington Missouri Telegraph letter argues against a new city tax system. The writer condemns taxing by wealth and rents, urging proportional charges for street upkeep and opposing a poll or property-based regime as unjust and tyrannical. The piece cites inequality between wealthy property owners and those with little or no property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
War in Hancock sparks clashes and mob calls in Nauvoo
An extra from the Nauvoo Eagle reports anti Mormon clashes in Hancock County. Mobs drive out Mormons, who seek refuge in Nauvoo, while editors inflate tales of cruelty. Citizens organize to defend the city and push for removal of Mormons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nauvoo
Mnt
Nauvoo Extra
Aleges
Lawry
Carthage
Hancock
Boulgu
Ena
Mie
Dcud
Bac
Clifford
War News and Military Mobilization Across Illinois
The Illinois press reports volunteers being called up with company rosters led by Captains Adams, Morgan, Foreman, and others from cities including Sangamon, Macon, Menard, and Tazewell. Gen. Gaines is superseded by Gen. Brooke in command of the Southwestern division as Gov. Ford and officers prepare muster orders and discuss funding and credit amid Mexican conflict. Col. Churchill and Lt. Hammond visit Springfield to muster Illinois volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ADAMS
Cache
Cavention
Quincey
Woodville
Payson
Burton
Millville
SM. Bagrlett
H. Bills
Nauvoo
Morgan
St. Clair
Morrisor
Shelby
Freeman
Macon
Pug
Madison
Goff
Wheler
Fayette
Foreman
Cook
Mower and
Wells
Sangamon
Roberts
Morris
Washington
Coffey
Montgomery
McAdams
Weatherford
Adame, Gallatin
Macoupin
Cass, Mason, Hancock, &c
Chicago Daily Journal
St. Louis
Gov. Ford
St.Louis
The
Herald
Gaines
South Western Division
Brooke
Coneness
Senate
Cass
Webster
Evier
Johnson
Ald
Archer
Bagby
Scott
B. Baurx
McLean
de Witt
Menard
Tazewell
Churchill
UW. ScArmy
Hammond
Springfield
Illinois Volunteers
Naval and military notices amid Gulf blockade moves
Reports detail Gulf Squadron dispositions near Pensacola Vera Cruz and Tampico plus a Proclamation of Blockade by Commander I Conner. Leviathan forces include the Mississippi Frigate and John Adams as vessels forage, with cautious outlook on passable water routes and necessity for gunboats to enforce boundary limits. A civilian tale from Jefferson Barracks recounts a wounded officer’s son learning his father’s arm required amputation, amid broader calls for orderly volunteer service and humane conduct in this conflict year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Easton
Kennett
Adjt
Almsted
Geo. Johnson
Legion
Taylor
Surgebn
Stephens
Geo
Adrean
Lousville
New York
Cumberland
Potomac
John Adams
Pensacola
Louimers
Lawrence
Rio Grande
Mississippi
Raritan
Falmouth
Vera One
St. Marys
Tampico
Somers
Alvarado
Lawrence Art Unas
Rio Grand
Porpoise
St. Domingo
Vera Cruz
Gulf
US States of America
Matamoros
Republic of Mexican
A. D
United States
Brazos
I. Conner
U. S
Mome
Mexico
Tampito
Weatan
Youn Sraaran
Jefferson Barracks
Texas
Father
Ion Union Skye
Ainge
Sberd Jpad
Nolan
Saylor
Louisville Journal
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Elie
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Hibernia
Boston
Pope
St. Leo
Britain
London
Liverpool
Pany
Earconomist
Muincy Whig
James Mnox
Abraham Linghen
Asbury
Friends of 7 Aspat
Pitman
Quincy Rifle Company
Wandy Plains
E. Cy
Sbpwe
Rockwell Et Gobey
Centre
Booth
Locofoco
Lima
Cooley
T. W. Donnelly & Co
John Quincy Adams
Palmyra
Joseph W. Glover
Geo. W. Buckner
W .Glover
Buelknes
Hen- C. Broaddus
Bowling Green
John le Taylor
Buckner
Broaddus
Glover
the Jor
Theodore Jones
Miss Jones
James L. Ty
Fen
Mr. Glover
Mr. Peake
Poe
Mr. Buckner
Mardin
Wilkinson
Quinby
Beardstown
Col. Baker
Washington City
Great Britain
Quincy
Tereaiston
Krone
Kiet
Wiedenst Princeton
Ump North
Na Kant
Tag Talisman
Opp Freitows
Tuxornizus Fisx
AsFerder
Order
New Orleans
Evan Stenta
Conner
Galveston
New
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Atson
Morgana
Cortisbeliops
de, Conner
U. 8
Sure Cumprncann
Hranam Hantioges
Yas
Trountox
Taron
Matamoras
Jth
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Walker
Monterey
Rio Bravo
Rixccorp
Ridgaly
H Miter
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