Senate actions ponder disputes and territorial bills in 1851
In the Thirty-First Congress on Monday the 21st, Senators Seward and Bell presented petitions on international dispute settlement and Cumberland River improvements. Foote's resolutions on territorial governments for New Mexico Deseret and California were discussed. Cass spoke at length, and later the resolutions were laid on the table. The Ohio River dam repair bill passed, while Florida's Seminole defense expenditures were postponed to Wednesday. In the House, a call of the House failed and a party-line vote delayed presidentially referred appointments. A question on seating officers drew a tie, with Speaker's ruling challenged and sustained. The President sent a message urging expedition in search of Sir John Franklin and a separate communication requesting information.
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Senate
Seward
New York
Bell
Cumberland River
Tennessee
Foote
New Mexico
Deseret
California
Cass
Ohio River
Committee On the Territories
Butler
Committee On
Judiciary
Foyote
Burt
Ashimun
Preston King
Friends of Slavery
Ashinun
Virginia Legislature in memoriam and bill debates
In the Virginia Senate on Friday the 18th Daniel announced the death of David Hargrave delegate from Surrey. Resolutions expressed sympathy and ordered the body to convey the deceased to his home. In the House Hargrave's death was announced and the House adjourned after ceremonies. Kilby presented a bill for magistrates guides. White sought a new Fauquier Loudoun county with seat at Middleburg. The Covington and Kanawha Railroad bill faced a test vote 63 to 61, deemed an internal improvement gauge. Petitions from Fairfax and Alexandria counties urged Congress for repayment of Virginia funds to aid a railroad. Tuesday the 29th was set for a judge election to succeed Judge Scott. Layne elected Brigadier General of the 13th Brigade. Wilmot Proviso and Southern Convention matters were referred to a joint committee.
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Virginia
Senate
Daniel
David Hargrave
Surrey
House of Delegates
Harvier
Bank Committee
Rives
Hargrave
House
Kilby
Commonwealth
Mayo
White
Fauquier
Loudoun
Middleburg
Covington and Kanawha
Fairfax County
Alexandria County
Congress
Alexandria
Orange
Snowden
Scott
Douglass B. Layne
13Th Brigade
Dorman
Freder
Ephor urges Tnos Harris Towner for county in next Legislature
A local letter to the Shepherdstown Register praises Tnos Harris Towner Esq as a gentlemanly, honest, and impartial Whig candidate. The writer commends his decision, liberal views, and independence from party cliques, asserting he would faithfully represent the county’s interests in the next State Legislature. A Vorer.
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Shepherdstown Register
Ephor
Tnos
Harris Towner
Ife
Vorer
Arrival of the Niagara Steamship from Europe
European intelligence reports the Niagara arriving at Halifax after leaving Liverpool on the 12th. Cotton rises about 1d per pound while flour and corn meal fall around 6d per pound. Parliament convenes February 1, Gen Taylor’s Message is widely published in England and praised by The London Times as creditable to the American people and government.
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Liverpool
Halifax
Taylor
England
London Times
Mills in complete operation at Shepherdstown store
Mills are now complete and in full operation at Shepherdstown. Samples of goods include fulled linsey and plaid linseys, merino twill, flannels, cassinetti, all wool weaves, jeans, coverlests, blankets, stocking yarns, cotton pantaloons. Store of John K White offers goods on accommodating terms or in exchange for country produce. Lumber supply from saw mill also available with prompt service. January 29, 1850.
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John K. White
Job Printing Neatly Done at the Register Office
Local notice notes that job printing services are available at the Register Office, emphasizing neat and accurate work for official documents. The item highlights accessibility of printing services to the public or clerical staff.
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Nessace
European Intelligence
Niagara
Europe
Cliff Mills
Shepherdstown
Baltimore
D. C
Washington
Exchange Bank OF
R. W. Latham & CO
Washington, D.C
United States
R. W. Latham
W. C. Bestor
Entish & CO
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