The Next President in the 1852 Field
The New York Tribune surveys potential presidential contenders for 1852. It mentions Gen. Cass, Lewis Cass, James Buchanan, James G. Birney, Gen. Wool, Gov. Lane, William L. Marey, Levi Woodbury, and Levi Woodbury among others, evaluating their chances and regional support while noting neither party has officially settled on a nominee.
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Batnore
Georgia
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Howe Cobb
Cobb
BurLer
Baltimoré
Buck
South
Hat
Buchanan
Ayios Laye
Oregon
Park
Indianapolis
Congress
Wool Ofur
Troy
William DL. Marey
Our
Levi Woodbury
New Hampshire
Congressional Summary and Debates From 1850s Sessions
A compact account showing debates on California statehood and territorial government. Senators discuss slavery, tariffs, and territorial rights, with House remarks on Canada trade. The entry transitions to 1860 convention notes in Ohio, detailing printing expediency, resolutions on census data, state maps, and immediate statewide elections under a new constitution.
President Cabinet conflicts denied by National Intelligencer
The National Intelligencer refutes reports of dissension between President Taylor and his Cabinet, stating the President supports the administration and condemns unfounded insinuations. Liberia news highlights charity and colonization efforts, while whisky trade and New Orleans letters report on arrivals and prices. Reports from Martinique note a violent insurrection threat in Guadeloupe with troops dispatched.
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Fetter
Washington
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National Intelligencer
Lars Ayo
Guadaloure
Nesto
New Orleans
Fernand
Garce
St. Pierre
Ertinique
Martinique
Guadelloupe
Monsieur Bezu- Yellon
Guadaloupe
Miner returns from California with forty thousand dollars in gold
William Wykef arrives home from California where he spent six months in the Steubenville mining company 1. He traveled by steamship and overland via Chagres, reporting Col Collier and his party in good health. He brings home sixteen thousand dollars in gold dug by his own hands. His tale inspires friends and relatives with his mining success.
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ceWe
William Wykef, Esqr
Warrenton
California
Steubenville “Mining Company
San Francises
Chagres
Col
Collier
Wyko
Whig stump orator John W Bear in Guernsey jailed
News item reports John W Bear a Whig stump speaker from 1840 being arrested in Guernsey County for seduction and adultery involving 16 year old Lucretia Siaats. He was taken to Seener kill on the 4th, currently in prison awaiting trial. The Wheeling Arg. notes his past as a stump speaker and mocks his fall from grace while offering speculation about his upbringing and religion.
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Guernsey Co
Seenerkill
Lucretia Siaats
Ear
John W. Bear
Convention May 16 Printing Controversy Sparks Debate
The Convention sat on May 16 with debates over printing duties and authorship. Locofocers assert the convention is democratic, while Midary claims rightful entitlement to the printing. The critique labels the payment as patronage of a failing party press rather than compensation for labor.
Columbus Citizens Skewered Over Public Spirit Vote
The Columbus Journal reports residents of Steubenville pledged cent pieces toward a rolling mill and Columbus residents were urged to show public spirit by subscribing 50 000 dollars to the Central railroad. In a tainted tally an error changed 59 000 to a round number, leaving the outcome ridiculed as a hollow boast.
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Columbus
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Coburg, &c. &c
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G.& J. Scotp
Washington
Hall Buildings
Albany papers bid free legal ads for New York state
The Albany Argus and Evening Journal offer to do New York state legal advertising at no cost and to provide five copies daily free under contract. The State Register also bids free advertising and copies, all made without the others’ knowledge. The writer ponders how such men earn a living and hints at public distrust.
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Post & Co
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Northside
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Vinetnnats
Antonion Journal of the Arts
Vernon Gallery
American Gallery of Art
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Nett
United States
Fitterl
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North American Review
American Journal of Science and Art
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the Knickerocker
American Review
Democratic Review
Massachusetts Quarterly Review
Hunts’ Merchants
Blackwood’s
Edinburgh
London
Westminster
Sartain’s Union Magazine
Godey’s
Lady’s Book
Graham’s Magazine
Ladies’ National
National Library of Miscellany
American Journal of the Medical Sciences
London Lancet
British and Foreign Medico Chirurgical Review
Ranking
Rathwait
New York Journal of Medicine
Boston Journal of Medicine
Medical Examiner and Record of Medical Science
Western Lancet
Hospital Reporter
Wood
Deel Post & CO
Cincinnati, O
Murder confession attributed to Dr Parkman column
The Sandusky Mirror prints an extract that Purports to be from Dr. Parkman claiming he was murdered and naming Dr. Webster as the killer. The piece includes Mrs Partington’s reaction and a moral quip about murder being exposed.
Editor's Note Sparks Public Feud in Wellsberg
The Wellsberg Herald editor EB Jacob declares he will not engage in a personal controversy, while the public accuses him of intemperance and depravity. The dispute centers on reputations with both sides claiming unity of sentiment.
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Wellsberg Herald
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Sentimen
Hartford Life and Health Insurance declares seventy percent dividend
The Courant reports Hartford Life and Health Insurance Co. pays a 70 percent dividend to mutual policyholders. By May 1 receipts reached 55,312.56 from 1,204 policies issued with one loss of 5,000. Inox furnace activity shows 56 of 121 live furnaces in blast in Western Pennsylvania, yielding 47,200 tons per year and 96,600 tons when all operate, with owners facing an estimated loss of 1,893,000.
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Hartford Life and Health.Insurance Co
The
Courant
Inox
Pennsylvania
Re The Telegraph No 1 Sold for 12500 Dollars
The Telegraph No 1 has been sold for 12500 dollars and will enter the Louisville and New Orleans trade.
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New Orleans
Fragmentary quotation on nature and common sense
The readable text presents a terse contrast between the claim that “PEW MEN CAN BE REALLY Great” and a claim that “Fawn can be honest and industrious.” The lines suggest a dated editorial or proverb-style comparison, though the fragmentary OCR limits clear attribution or broader context.
Rio Grande Frontier News From New Orleans Papers
Rio Grande dispatches note Lieut Hudson died of wounds after a mounted infantry charge against Indians. Rangers occupy a post called the Ells between Rio Grande City and the isthmus. Reports confirm water on the Rio Grande bar allows vessels of seventy to thirty tons, with freight reaching Brownsville via Brazos Santiago and Point Isabel.
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Emigration boom spurs rail and canal plans in Texas
The Legal Emigration reports vast numbers of settlers including many agriculturists praising the crop prospects for sugar, cotton, and corn. Railroads, plank roads, and steamboats draw attention, with 60,000 subscribed for a Brazos to Houston plank road. A canal between Galveston Bay and Brazos is proposed. education gains interest. A later letter warns the sugar crop may be hurt by the season.
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California return of Boston lumberman Jesse Waycock
Boston lumber dealer Jesse Waycock, early California exile, returned with about 100000 in proceeds from mining. He advertised creditors could collect at State Street Insurance Office and paid them in dust. After settling debts, he kept nearly all the money and said he has no wish to return to California, remarking he has seen the elephant.
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Taylor Nevire Strrexpers and Cali fornia Policy Debate
The text reports a debate among Bullit and Sargent who pressed Gen Taylor to abandon his stance on admitting California immediately on its merits tied to the South era Compromise. It portrays Taylor as quietly firm and likely to prevail against opponents who try to dictate his course.
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Disunion in TexasReported stance on Nashville Convention
A Texas correspondent reports Nashville Convention support as dead here with virtually no votes for disunion. He notes Texans reject disunion and would repudiate anyone advocating it, saying the idea has little appeal and faces strong opposition.
Galphin Claim Sparks House Debate On Payment
Washington reports detail a select committee inquiry into the Dalphin claim against the Secretary of War. Members differ on paying principal and interest, with written opinions and resolutions urging printing of the committee’s arguments and timing for further action.
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Flour Market Sparks Active Trade Favoring Buyers
Flour shows steady demand with favorable market conditions. Traders note good trade volume and steady prices. Western markets report buoyant activity as buyers hold resistance, while sellers face steady inquiries and broader market strength.
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New Orleans Market Report Highlights Steady Prices
Sugar remains steady as molasses and flour sales show activity. Corn market shows a ground press and a 5 cent line. Bacon lard and coffee trade noted with 200 entres and 3590 bags at 8 to 84.
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Flour and meal prices steady amid quiet market
Philadelphia market update shows flour holding at 5122 per unit while corn meal remains firm. Prices reflect subdued activity in mid month trading as buyers wait for clearer demand signals. Ice products also noted but details are limited.
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Unclear OCR: Flour Prices and Market Text
The readable OCR fragment mentions dull flour and price ranges 5.00 to 5.20, but lacks clear context, entities, dates, or locations. The snippet appears as stray market note with unhelpful fragments, offering no actionable facts for a full item.
New York Flour Market Reports Mixed Early Trade
New York flour market shows mixed receipts with an advance in trades. In Philadelphia buyers hold firm with 1500 sacks sold at 5124 per unit, while overall activity remains uncertain as shipments loom.
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Cincinnati Mark Sees Quiet Market Signals in Food Commodities
Market notes show flour subdued while corn shows little movement as rain looms. provisions stable with bacon holding firm and sugar moving freely, reflecting a cautious trading day with mixed commodity signals in Cincinnati.
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Methodist Protests Session in Baltimore Stirs Conference
The General Conference in Baltimore faces heated debate over discipline and rules. Proponents argue amendments threaten cohesion while opponents warn of disorganization as a committee is debated and voting follows. Laymen and ministers weigh in on appointment and procedural choices amid animated discussion.
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Congress Debates Cuba Expedition and California Admission
Washington May 2 reports show Mr Yulee submitting a cesolation on President for information about Cuba expedition and warships near Cuba. Senate resumes bill on California admission and Texas boundaries while Mr Clemens speaks. House debates a resolution to seek full presidential information on Cuba attack plans. motion to suspend rules fails 65 to 114.
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Three Men Die in Cleaning Accident and Mob Lynching Report
A cleaning crew of three Alfred Méc'laster Benje rin Meathen and Ruben Body were killed in a gas smothering incident. Neighbors hanged a man who confessed to murdering Mrs Allen, their mistress, at Liberty landing. A Cornelia Bluffs observer notes smallpox among California migrants, with six deaths reported.
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Jury Discharged in Summons Case No Verdict Reached
In Cincinnati on May 17 the jury in the Summons case stood seven for conviction and five for acquittal with no prospect of agreement. The jury was discharged today after failing to reach a verdict. The prisoner faces a murder in the first degree indictment and trial will begin Monday next.
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Acquitta
Frost Nips Ducks Cabbage and Fruit in Local Area
A local farmer reports Saturday frost severe in his neighborhood. Ducks and cabbage plants were badly nipped and he believes fruit was materially injured.
Nashville Convention Debates Delegates to Southern Meeting
At a Nashville Tennessee county convention held Monday the 17th inst it was decided by an overwhelming majority that it was inexpedient at the present time to appoint delegates to the Southern Convention.
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Advance of Troops Invasion of Cuba No Doubt
A May 8 report from New Organs states the last Cuba expedition departs with Gen Lobez Gonsalves, about 10 000 strong. The troops have been organized inland and will travel to emigrant ships bound for California via Chagres. About 1500 have already left this port, with additional hundreds from Mobile and eastern Atlantic ports.
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Mexico City Turbulence Nars Tax and Fire Wreck
Turbulence grips Mexico City as Congress debates a 6 percent tax on commerce amid discontent. A cholera outbreak prompts sanitary measures. A large fire in Yucatan area razes 120 houses, with millions in losses. Prussian minister poised to return to Europe. A steamboat disaster at Lake Chaleo is reported.
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Graveyard tragedy ends in apparent death
In a grim scene at the burial ground Sexton Starling reports a funeral for a man believed to have died from laudanum. The burial party discovered the corpse in a coffin, the earth partially filled, as the sick man’s family attempted to revive him with vine and friction, but he was found dead.
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Elopement Rumors Stir New Orleans Chronicle
The city faces a flurry of excitement over an upper tale of elopement and jealousy. A sixteen year old girl reportedly elopes with a man named J B while her father confronts the unfolding affair. Authorities and families weigh steps toward resolution as rumors run through Woodville and surrounding districts.
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