California Admission Debate Grips Congress in 1849 Session
The Senate debates California's statehood and the Missouri Compromise line. Cass, Webster, Foote, and Benton argue over reception of the petition and the right to admit California while maintaining political balance. House discussions include the California Constitution, a clerk for the Supreme Court, and naturalization provisions. The session features petitions on abolition, territorial rights, and ongoing previews of broader policy conflicts.
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Senate
Union
Chase
Cass
Webster
Congress
Messrs
Cooper
Clemens
Fonte
Seward
Tale
Clay
Berrien
Iisle
Yrovor
King
Tabley
Bailer
Male
Tle
New Hampshire
Cungress
State of the Union
Boyd
California
Aly. Brown
Mississippi
Tries
Alabama
Theeutleman
Hilliard
House
Seale
Porte
Miss
Benton
City
Boone
Gallamels
Nicaragua
Jalis
Davis
Mr. Clay
Ile
McLane
Committee On Commerce
Baltimore
Riley
Stanton
Tennes
Dayton
Society of Friends
Pennsylvania
Messrs. King and
Mass
Foote
Dodge
Iowa
Torney
Supreme Court
Fitch
Indiana
Root
Committee On Territories
Messin
Butler
Bindzer
Welborn
Missouri
Mann
Gen
James River Bill Defeated and Treasurer Elected in Virginia Legislature
The James River bill seeking $500000 was defeated after recitation by a large majority. Treasurer election results show Dr. Butler winning by several votes and the legislature readies numerous bills, including a $30000 annual appropriation for the Colonization Society, as it races to finish by March 1. A grand stone ceremony is planned in Richmond on the 22nd drawing a large crowd.
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Teath
Son
Johnson
Harrison
Heath
Harvie
Amelia
Flood
Appomattox
Richnon
de. Butler
Isle of Wight
House of Delegates
Colonization Society
Senate
Correction of Hannegan charges and naval expansion talk
The New York Globe defends former minister Edward A. Hannegan against defamatory letters from Boston and notes a cautious correction. It reports a Washington source proposing two ships to pursue Franklin exploration, with navy officers to lead, and Lt. Lynch mentioned. The piece condemns disunion and disputes Cuistam’s views, calling for unity. Practical warnings follow about industrial safety and a coroner’s jury verdict on a Hayne Street explosion. Major Noah cites California as Ophir, while a Hungarian leader’s death and Saranac ship readiness are noted alongside a vivid naval remark about an irritable man.
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Haxnecan
New York Globe
Berlin
Edward A. Hannegan
Europa
Frankiny
Leattrom
Washington
Philadelphia
Secretary of the Navy
Moses H. Grinnell, Esq
New York
John Franklin
Lynch
Vertie
Lnte
Messrs. W. B. Taylor & Co
Hayue Street
Messrs
Ker
City of
Mills in Shepherdstown Open for Trade and Sale
Shepherdstown Virginia mills are complete and in operation. Samples of various goods may be viewed at John K. White's store and sold or exchanged for food or other country produce. Items include linsey, merino fabrics, flannels, cassilettes, blankets, yarn, and more.
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John K. White
White & Henkle
Ea Granger & French
Sen
Granger & Prencil
Sean
George Holliday
Appliahan
Washington Sweet
Beard
Shepherdstown
William Calhoun
McCormick, Stewart, Freeborne and
Davis
N. B
R.G.S
Alexandria
New Orleans
Porto Rico
Cuba
Principe
Mavanna
Amd
Sears
Epsom
Garrett's
Bowles
Martinique
Madeira
Sicily
North Jefferson Agricultural Society Adjourned Meeting Report
The adjourned meeting of North Jefferson Agricultural Society was held Saturday with WH McBuikee in attendance. A committee reported a construction including a preamble and 18 articles, read and amended, and adopted by the society. Elections followed with numerous honors conferred on officers and a lively session.
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Agricultural Society
WH. McBuikee
Ie Society
Voudads
Alexandria Iron Works W R C Smiths Execute Boiler Orders
Alexandria iron works W and R C Smith of Alexandria Pa execute orders for high and low pressure boilers and fittings.
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Alexandria Iron Works
W. & R. C. Smith
Alexandria , Fa
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Tirty
Wale
New Mexico
San Jacinto
Virginia Legislature
Cisemax
Cuisestan
Sheck
Dherintin
Payetteville
Noah
Bem
Naval. Orners
Z. W. King
U.S. Navy
U.S
Saranac
Portsmouth
New Hampshi
Hood
Jefferson County
Wmn. Osbourn
Cade
Hoth
Charlestown
Cliff Mills
Virginia
North
Jefferson
Auex
R. Boren
Con
Romi
Vedery I. Tardy
Ser’y. Wdouee
Atly Sene
Geo. W. Fox
Tant
Opposition Dining House
Carrell's Exchange
Harpers Ferry
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Canada
Pyatenmoig
Ewall
Hull
Jens Albany
Tarpers Perry
Chambers
Times
Carrell
W. L. Webb
John M. Jewett
The
Virgins and Murchand Renuge Company
John H. McEmilene
D, & & Blacklouk, Grocers and Commission Merchants
Superior Court
13Th District
J. R. Douglass
Sorrensox
Faepentea
Bennerey
Ciance
Moancax
Haursaime
Reptember Quarterly Court
Jeferson
Jane
Frederick
Berkeley
Clarke
Detoid Db
Hamsehire
WM. Mills
Lead
Jamaica
Kentish & CO
Muncas & Bance
Nec
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