Meeting at Spotsylvania scrutinizes California admission and Wilmot proviso
Fredericksburg News reports a Spotsylvania Court House gathering discussing California becoming a state and the Wilmot proviso. The piece argues Congress had authority to admit California despite opposition to slavery, noting chief voices defend state rights yet acknowledge constitutional exclusions.
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Spottsylvania
Fredericksburg
Spottsylvania Court House
California
Congress
Spotnsylvania
John C. Calhoun
Free States
South
Quorum issues delay Grand Lodge session in Baltimore era
Reports from Cincinnati indicate the Grand Lodge of the United States has not formed a quorum with only 13 Grand Lodges and 7 Grand Encampments present. Disputes over Baltimore as the permanent seat may prevent this year’s Grand Lodge session from meeting in Cincinnati, with a special session possible in Baltimore.
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Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Cincinnati
Grand Lodge of the
United States
Grand Lodge
Baltimore
Grand Lodge of
Maryland
Henry Nes
Pennsylvania
Iause
New
Nes
Exr
Gazelle
Texas Pacified News Reaches Officials After Legislation
A telegraphic despatch from New Orleans reports Texas’s state of affairs improving with the Texas Legislature likely adjourned and a boundary issue referred to the people. Communications note Governor Bell being informed and a Great Government move to remove Indians from Texas.
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Texas
Sute
New Orleans
New Oneans
Bell
Gieamer
New
Ontrans
Alec
San Antonio
Tuiow
Mr. Pearce
Ajeun
Jenny Lind Concert Draws Great Crowd at Castle Garden
Jenny Lind’s first New York concert at Castle Garden sparked immense excitement with an estimated 5000 attendees. Reports praise her voice and performance in Castalian arias, while Barnum announced charitable donations from the event.
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Jenny Lind
Castle Garden
New York
Philadelphia Inquirer
Philadelphia Sun
Tafayene
Stefanoni
Boseha
Neal Semina
Lawerse
Bayard ‘Taylor
America
Land
West
Atlantic
Agency designates William Thomson as agent for ads and payments
The Register announces Mr. William Thomson of Baltimore and Calverists corner Baltimore and Calverists in Baltimore Maryland as the authorized agent to receive subscriptions and advertisements and to receipt for all payments for the same.
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William Thomson
S. BR. Corner
Baltimore
Calverists
Baltiranve
The Shepherdstown Bridge and California Outlook
Local notices discuss the completion of the Shepherdstown Bridge over the Potomac, praised as durable and among the best in the region. The piece also reflects on California's rapid growth and the potential impact of western expansion on global trade and power, foreseeing a shift in maritime influence and the Union’s evolving dynamics.
Proposed Baltimore to Winchester road to improve western routes
The article argues for a direct grade road from Berkeley and Jefferson counties to intersect the Potomac at Shepherdstown, praising a faster länding route from the western counties to Baltimore. It notes a current grade under construction through Hampshire, Hardy, Pendleton and Highland that would divert cattle droves to market, and stresses the road's timber, water, and grazing district benefits.
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Balimore
Rowbey
Winchester
Romney
Berkeley
Jefferson
Shepherdstown Bridge
Merkel
Lampshire
Pendleton
Highland
Nomination of Stuart as Interior Secretary Confirmed
The President nominated Hon. A WH Stuart for the Secretaryship of the Interior and the Senate confirmed the appointment. Celebrated as a Western Virginia native and a distinguished public servant, Stuart is praised for his intellect and experience in Congress with President Willmore.
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Interior
Senate
Stuart
Virginia
Congress
Willmore
Fils
Jenny Lind Concert Draws Big crowds and Charity Proceeds
The Queen of Song Jenny Lind performed to great public interest on the landing of this event. The five night appearance raised substantial funds for charity with $2,000 given to The Musical Fund Society. The article notes the high expectations met or exceeded by the performance and points readers to a descriptive column for more detail.
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Jenny Lind
Herto Charitable
Musical Fund Sociew
Oraele
Sunny Lioi
Death of Louis Philippe Shocks Europe and America
The steamer brings the death of Louis Philippe ex king of France. The piece notes his life was thrilling and varied and promises a fuller sketch of the king's history in the next issue.
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Louis Phillippe
Europe
France
Texas Legislature Refuses Troop Raising For Santa Fe
The Texas Legislature declines to authorize troop mobilization for Santa Fe and refers the Boundary Bill question to the voters. The action is seen as reflecting constituents' will, with prominent figures Houston Rusk and Kantian noted among supporters.
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Texas
Santa Fe
Houston
Rusk
Awacd
Kantian
Pugitive Slave Bill Passes House of Representatives
The Pugitive Slave Bill final form from the Compromise passed the House on Friday with a vote of 100 to 73 and Parker of this District voting affirmatively. A synopsis had appeared in our previous issue and the fate of the remaining bill seemed of little consequence.
Point of Rocks Bridge Contract Reassigned to Bowers
The original iron bridge contract at Point of Rocks is annulled and Abraham Bowers, the local bridge constructor, takes over the entire project. The superstructure will be wooden.
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Point of Rocks
Puthinar
Abatiam Bowers
Passable Bridge and Historic War Anniversary Notes
The Bridge at this place is now passable for everything. Perry Beat ceased running. The passage recalls the anniversaries of Lake Erie and Lake Champlain battles, and the Norh Painland engagement that saved Baltimore. Gallaher is confirmed as Third Auditor of the Treasury by the Senate.
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Perry
Camaio Ture Mercy
Lake Erie
Mee Donough
Lake Champlain
Norh Painland
Baltimore
Ed. Register
Tinap Avpiros
John $. Gallaher
Eeq
The
Treasury
Senate
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New Mexico
Department of the Interior
Lewis
State Department
Henry Mardy
New Mexico Territorial
Marion Preston Monongalia Taylor
C.E Finney Henry A. Wise
N.C. Claiborne William Martin Archibald Stuart
Wn. Treadway
R.N. Edmunds
Wm. O. Goode James Whittle
E. R. Chambers
Gee, W. Parkins
Willis P. Bocock Branch
I. Worsham
H. Flood
Walter D. Leake
Richard J. Cocke Dp
W. K Bowles
James Barbour
John Woolfolk
KA. Banks
John Janney Charter
K. J.T. White
R.E, Scott James F. Strother Samuel Clifton
J.B, Miller
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Tewart
A. Chapman Allen TC Abert G
Mr. Barnum
Sun Life Department
Musical Fund Society
Dramatic Fund Association
New York Orphan Asylum
Old Ladies
Richaond
Monee Co
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Clay
Mason
Stanard
Hector Davis
Williamsburg
James City
L. J. Bowden
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York
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Essex
Muscoe Garnett
King and Queen
James Smith
Middlesex
M. RH
Garnett Matthews
Caroline Francis
G. A. Wingfield
Nelson
M. Garland
David £. Moore
Adam Stephenson
Geo
Deneale
Rockingham Pendleton
John Kenny Page
John Lionberger Newman
Shenandoah
G B. Samuels Hardy Wi. Seymour Warren Giles Cook
S.C. Williams Jefferson C.J. Faulkner Berkeley
D. Murphy Clarke
Wm, Lucas Andrew Hunter Frederick James E. T. Sloan
Ltampshire
R. B. Byrd Morgan C. Blue
Ohio
J.T. Martin
Jacob Brooke Hancock Thomas M. Gally
G. D. Foge
A Grayson
John Carrol Floyd
RF. Wyse Montgomery Palaster
Mercer Giles Wazewel Monroe
Smith Geo W. Hopkins
Benj. Rust Floyd
Thomas M. Tate Washington
Scott — Wynn Tigsell
Carter Lee Hiram Kilgore
Shepherdstown, Jefferson County
Messrs. Yaragll & Dorsey
Deslers
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Groter
Alexandre
Maxsprit Maacini
Ganten
Wiswera
Weishing
Belwtit
Dar House
Shepherstown
California State
Uli Furoia
Rocky Mountains
Asia
England
Ile Seas
Califordia
Shus
Henry Mardy, Esq
Hid
Campercayp
Vireisia
G. Parnes
TL. A. Pueies
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Cumberland
Vircista
Mlack Diamonds
Conabherksod
Jdleas
Dex
Gaxette
dJenry Lind
Burton
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Clipper
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Southall
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