Meeting at Spotsylvania Court House on California and slavery
Fredericksburg News reports a large Spotsylvania meeting with sixteen resolutions. It discusses California’s statehood, the Wilmot Proviso, and Congress, noting the voluntary exclusion of slavery by California and contrasting views of State rights and territorial policy. Rich Whig commentary cites Calhoun and a free-state majority in California.
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Fredericksburg
Spottsylvania Court House
California
Iss
Congress
Spotsylvania
John C. Calhoun
Free States
South
Quorum Gap in United States Grand Lodge Sessions
A Baltimore clipper report notes only 13 Grand Lodges and 7 Grand Encampments present in Cincinnati for the U S Grand Lodge meeting. Disagreement over Baltimore as permanent seat hinders a quorum. a special session may be held in Baltimore if Cincinnati fails to convene. Despatches to California discuss boundary bills and martial tensions as a Texas envoy moves with boundary documents. The Representatives have taken their seats on the hall frontiers.
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Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Cincinnati
Grand Lodge of
United States
Grand Lodge
Baltimore
Maryland
Washixcton
California
New Mexico
Department of the Interior
Capt
Lewis
Texas
State Department
Rusk
Houston
Henry Hardy
Santa Fe
New Mexico Territorial and
Texas Dispatches Indicate Quiet Political Shifts
Telegraphic reports from New Orleans dated September 11 indicate Texas may have adjourned its Legislature early. Bills directing the Governor to submit territorial disposition to a popular vote and removal of Indians from Texas are noted. A San Antonio meeting reportedly supported Union measures amid passing regu lations and political activity linked to Pearce’s bill.
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Texas
New Orleans
Bell
Tate
San Antonio
Union
Inteln
Pearce
Afistin
Delegates named for October convention to rewrite Virginia constitution
The list of delegates elected to the October convention to remodel Virginia’s constitution includes Rich. L. Beale-Straught A. Hall-Edwards Edger Snowdon R. C. L. Moncure Tra Williams N. C. Claiborne and many others from multiple counties. Also notes Jenny Lind's first concert at Castle Garden and reactions of crowds and detractors.
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Mmnepibers
Edwards
Edger Snowdon
R.C. L
Moncure
Tra Williams
Agency notice for subscriptions and ads
The Register announces Mr. William Thomson of Baltimore Maryland as its authorized agent to receive subscriptions and advertisements and to receipt for all payments for the same.
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William Thomson
F. Corner
Baltimore and Calvert Sts
Baltimore, Md
Daguerrean Gallery Open To View Portraits By Varagh and Dorsey
Messrs Varagh and Dorsey will keep their Daguerrean gallery open for a few days to accommodate the many visitors. Those who seek likenesses of themselves or friends can view specimens that capture life with striking brightness, even after loss of the subject.
The Question Settled and California Becomes Union Star
Editorial praises California's admission to the Union and its railway prospects. It extols the settlement of disunion fears and foresees a Pacific to Atlantic railroad as a world changing triumph, claiming national strength and maritime leadership for the United States.
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California
Atlantic Sea Board
Prairies
Rocky Mountains
Europe
Asia
Pacific
Atlantic
Ami
England
Shepherdstown Bridge and regional road plans outlined
The piece notes the completion of the Shepherdstown Bridge over the Potomac and its value as a route from Western Counties to Baltimore markets. It argues for a graded road from Romney via Winchester and Romney Turnpike to meet the bridge, plus a parallel great grazing district route to boost commerce and cattle movements.
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Romney
Winchester
Berkeley
Jefferson
Potomac
Shepherdstown
Shampshire
Hardy
Pendleton
Highland
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Martinsburg Gazette
Nomination of A H S Stuart for Interior Secretary
The President has nominated Hon. A H S Stuart for the Secretaryship of the Interior and the Senate has confirmed the nomination. Stuart, a Western Virginia native and former congressman, is praised as a great mind for his age and known for his abilities observed by President Fillmore.
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Interior
Senate
Stuart
Virginia
Congress
Fillmore
Jenny Lind Draws Raptures at First Concert
The crowd’s excitement over Jenny Lind’s landing and first concert grows as her debut proceeds. Proceeds from night one were donated to charitable funds, with the Musical Fund Society receiving $9,000, and details of the concert described in another column.
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Castle Garden
New York
Philadelphia Inquirer
United States
Philadelphia Sun
Lafayene
Gal
Steffanoni
Marini
Bayard ‘Taylor
America
West
Atlantic
Mr. Barnum
Fire Department
Musical Fund Society
Soc
Dramatic Fund Association
Old Ladies’ Asylum
Musical Fund Societ
Acquiescence of Texas on Boundary Bill Refusal
Texas Legislature refuses to authorize troop dispatch to Santa Fe and sends the Boundary Bill to the people for acceptance. The piece views this as implied approval of the bill and criticizes political maneuvering by Houston Rusk Howard and Kaufman.
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Texas
Santa Fe
Messrs
Houston
Rusk
Howard
Kaufman
The Fugitive Slave Bill Passes House in 109th Year
The Fugitive Slave Bill, part of the Compromise measures, passed the House on Friday in the Senate form. The tally was 109 to 75 with Mr. Parker of this District voting aye. A synopsis was provided in the previous issue. The fate of the remaining bill is deemed of little consequence.
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Senate
District of Columbia
House of Representatives
Parker
Point of Rocks Bridge Contract Change Announced
The original iron bridge contract at Point of Rocks on the Potomac has been annulled and Abraham Bowers, the local bridge constructor, has secured a contract to complete the entire project with a wooden superstructure.
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Point of Rocks
Potomac
Abraham Bowers
Bridge at this place becomes passable after Perry Boat stops
The bridge is now passable for all traffic as the Perry Boat has ceased running. This relief ends river delays caused by high water and other issues, a welcome change for those experiencing difficulties at the crossing.
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Perry
Death of the ex king of France and news from Europe
The article reports the death of the former king of France and notes other items from Europe. Henry Vardy, a former editor, is sent as a messenger to Santa Fe with the Texas Boundary and New Mexican Territorial Bulletin. A telegraphic despatch mentions Lim and Louis Philippe. An upcoming issue promises a life sketch.
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Baltimore
Santa Fe
Texas
Lim
Louis Phillippe
Europe
Anniversary of naval victories and Baltimore battle noted
The article recalls Perry on Lake Erie, McDonough on Lake Champlain, and the North Point battle that saved Baltimore, praising Union achievements. It notes September 12 as the day the last compromise measure passed and the Disunionists were defeated, with John S. Gallaher's nomination as Third Auditor of the Treasury confirmed by the Senate.
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Lake Erie
McDonough
Lake Champlain
North Point
Baltimore
Union
Register
Tinep A Vpitoa
John S. Gallaher, Esq
The
Treasury
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