Postage and local rates under 1849 detailing letters and papers
Rates establish postage for letters under 300 miles and newspapers within and outside the state, plus rules for circulars and handbills. Prepayment required for transient newspapers and handbills. Odd Fellows lodges announce meetings, and county offices list clerks, sheriffs, treasurers, and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Oveies Broviaross
Biota
Order of Odd Fellows
Rising Sun Lodge
Mazoma Lodge
Teo'clock
County Orrheas
Jonx B. Cxarr
Tunes Semarns
Avcey B. Widen
Mansuatt Eoswort
Tarorn
Joars
Life of Willard Fillmore A Whig Review Sketch
A brief biographical sketch traces Millard Fillmore’s lineage from Susen Fillmore to Milo Fillmore, noting humble beginnings and adversity. It recounts ancestors such as Susen’s seafaring era, Captain Phillips pirates, and Nathaniel Fillmore’s Revolutionary service, leading to Millard Fillmore’s birth in 1800 and early life in New York’s Cayuga and Erie counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Whig Review
Legis
Mas
Susen Fillmore
Milfard Fillmore
United States
New England
Huston
Pifei
Phillips
Young Fillmore
Boston Harey Bar
John Fillmore
Franklin
Connecticut
Nathaniel Fillmore
Bennington
Vermont
Hampshire Granta
Stark
Millard
Summer Hill
Cayuga County
Bemprolying
Niles
Erie County
Fillmore
New Jersey
Ino Grees
Vay
Congress
Fillmore's rise from clerk to president and statesman
The narrative traces Millard Fillmore’s early life from limited schooling in Livingston County to study under Judge Wood, his move to Buffalo for law, and his ascent through politics. It highlights his work as a lawyer, service in the Assembly, leadership in Congress, and eventual presidency after Taylor’s death, noting his integrity, reform efforts, and public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millard
Ander
Fillman
Livingston County
Tie Low
Unt
Walter Wood
Judge Wood
Hiimseth
County of
Erie
Buffalo
Aurore Jin Qiet
Abigal Powers
Lemuel Powers
Fillmore
Supreme Court
Baffalo
Thatghy
Albany
Assembly
Erie County
Democratic Party
Imore
New Jersey
Committee of Ways and Means
Bivimore
Ephrich
Fillivare
Vetera
Busiuss
Mypee
Big Protescon
Hiatal
House of Representatives
Ulery Clay
Jaeger van
Lave
United States
Senate
Taylor
Arrival of the America steamship and Lisbon squadron shock
One week after arrival in Europe the steamship America reached harbor amid fog and the American squadron appeared in the Tagus to press US claims. Sir Robert Peel is reported killed after a fall from his horse. Crops across the kingdom show promise though harvests may lag. Louis Philippe’s health declines as rumors swirl about royal stability.
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America
Robert Peet
Lisbon
Europe
Louis Philippe
Americs
Liverpool
Sthanss
Sir Robert Peel
Jane
Sthalt
Tagus
United States
England
Sir Raber
Peel
Philippe
Cam
Fasta
Emigration Tide Passes California Post in 1850
A Buffalo Commercial Advertiser correspondent reports from Fort Lanawre on June 17, 1850, noting about 20 000 emigrants pass within four days. The tally includes 438 women and 503 children, with 19 556 horses and other wagons. The message mentions misregistered names and speculation on migratory origins, plus a dramatic exchange about the President’s death and a diary-like slice of contemporary recollections. The letter covers global weather shifts, honey bee behavior, and economic cautionary notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Lanawre
California
Haxing
Migsou- H—Cor
St. Louis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Willard Fillmore
John G. Spencer
Ats
Lenin
Gan
Juckson
Hohen
Daly
Felinore
Chance
Fellmore
Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
Washington
Col. Marshatty
Reducky
White House
Gen. Taylar
Kentucky
Marsaann
Haressax
Mexico
Manswad
State Department
Thadeconsa
Darwin
Barbad
Essen
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