Ohio Veto Debate and California Bill Summary
Ohio politics play a role as the Columbus Convention debates constitutional changes. Governor powers are praised as advisory whileConstitutional debates on California's status advance in Congress. Pratt proposes limiting territorial laws on slavery while preserving property rights. In the House discussions include a New York mint and California admission with minor remarks by Mr. Carter.
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California
Pratt
New York
Carter
Buncomb
Convention May 20 Journey reports veto discussion
The Journey notes this forenoon’s proceedings as the veto question is debated in committee. Archbold moved to require a two thirds majority after governor objections, with debate in adjournment. Brown and others oppose. No vote taken. Likely adoption of a clause requiring a majority of elected members for final passage and recorded yeas and nays.
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Archbo B
Gen. Mason
Messrs
Archbold
Robertson
Brown
Morris. Ranney
Bankers meet in Columbus on last Monday
Report notes bankers attended a Columbus board of Control meeting with speculation that banking proposals could influence the new constitution. A Medary governed public safety committee, chaired by Medary, might be formed to guard against bank influence and corruption of members.
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Columbus
Board of Control
Medary
Public Safety
Wuard
Meorwons Progress Highlighted in Mormon Settlement
A Toledo Republican correspondent reports from the Mormon Settlement in Michigan that Mormon women have adopted breeches, dressing as men claim, reflecting views on progress and women s rights in the community.
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Meorwons
Max
Toledo
Michigan
Cuba Expedition Landing Plan Chosen on Northern Coast
The New York Sun reports the Cuba expedition will bypass Pines and Baracoa landing attempts and strike the northern coast between Matanzas and Nuevitas. For 180 miles along this coast, many islets offer shelter for light-draft ships to land. Spanish warships near the Key may lose a chance to seize their prey.
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N. Y. Sun
Cuba
Island of Pines
Baracon
Matanzas
Nuevitas
Yucatan
Resignation Rumors Surround Secretary Crawford Slavery Stance
A Washington correspondent of the New York Tribune reports Crawford will leave the Cabinet over the slavery issue. He is described as strongly pro slavery and opposing compromise. Public sentiment runs high against him over the Galphin matter.
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New York Tribune
Washington
Crawford
Galphin
National Intelligencer backs California admission plan
The National Intelligencer endorses the President's plan to resolve territorial and slavery disputes by admitting California as a separate state, while remaining territories operate under existing laws until they form state governments and seek admission.
Two Local Men Drowned Fishing by McMahan's Creek
The Wheeling Argus reports that around three miles from the Ohio River, near McMahan's Creek, two young men Joseph Worley and Anderson Merritt drowned while dragging a seine. A third youth was caught in the net but rescued by passersby.
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Wheeling Argus
Ohio River
McMahan’s Creek
Joseph Worley
Anderson Merritt
Washington Monument Rises as 40 HP Engine Lifts Stone
The Washington Monument steadily climbs in Washington with a steam engine of 40 horsepower raising stone to the top of 15 foot thick walls. It will become the world’s noblest monumental shaft when finished.
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Washington Monument
Washington
Broad River 50 Miles From Vicksburg Due To Mississippi Face
A note explains that Broad River lies 50 miles inland opposite Vicksburg because of the Mississippi River’s changing course. The description indicates a large bend or shift in the river's path affecting nearby geography.
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Broad River
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Removal or the County Seat in Richmond Clipper
The Richmond Clipper editor urges county parties to support Removal and recalls past local votes. The piece favors replacing James Russell with a solid Whig farmer to purge Jefferson County of loco foco influence and secure a cleaner legislature furthering Whig aims.
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Richmond Clipper
Scott
Jefferson County
Janus
Bear Rumors Plague John W Bear on Charges
Rumors allege John W Bear faced a political attempt in California and a seduction charge in Pottsville Pa. Jail. A defense seeks to prove an alibi to halt the Bearish rumors.
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Bearnhe
John W. Bear
California
Pottsville Pa
President's Firm View on California Admission Policy
The Washington Republic notes the President’s recommendation to admit California as a separate state while keeping new territories under existing laws until admitted. It counters rumors that the President wavered, affirming his unchanged belief that his policy remains best under the circumstances.
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Caltfornia
Washington Republic
California
Death of a Hannibal Gentleman in Washington Hall
Wm F Lowrey of Hannibal Missouri was found dead in bed at Washington Hall with likely morphine overdose. He taught at Hannibal before illness and planned to return near Washington City for his family. A coroner inquest was held. he was an Odd Fellow and will be buried per lodge rules. The funeral is today at Washington Hall at 10 o clock A M. citizens may attend.
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Spranger
Wm. F. Lowrey
Hannibal
Missouri
Washington Hall
Reporc
Washington City
Ile
Ohio Convention Debates Apportionment Reform
The Ohio convention debates a new constitution plan to remove General Assembly power to apportion seats, favoring self-acting county and district-based representation tied to census data. Speakers analyze single or two-house structures, veto power, and county boundaries, with various resolutions and committee referrals debated before adjournment.
Ohio Assembly Debates on Suffrage and Constitutional Amendments
In a morning session Mr. Orton proposes withdrawing a resolution and introduces a substitute to confer voting rights on resident foreigners after one year in Ohio, with oath of allegiance. Mr. Otis seeks to amend the constitution to bar any General Assembly member from U.S. Senate or other paid offices, voiding appointments and votes during service, and to prohibit divorce by the General Assembly. Also proposed is a sinking fund plan for debt repayment within twenty years and tax exemptions for state debt stocks.
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Reemelia
Ohio
General Assembly
Board of County Commissioners
Cahill
Mr. Leech
Farr
Committee On Finance and Taxation
Orton
Otis
Committee On the Legislative Department
Senate of the United States
State of
Board of Education
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Cties
Towns
Akron
Benjamin K. Letter
House of Representatives
Charles C. Connell
Senate
Board of Publi Instruction
West
State Board of Public Instruction
State Superintendent of Common Schools
County Board of Examiners
Board of Public Instruction
Iis
Treasurer of State
of Public Instruction
State Board of Publiction
Indian river report of Camanche attack on Rio Grande
Mobile papers cite a message to General Twiggs saying Camache Indians attacked US forces on the Rio Grande and killed about 130 men. The item suggests possible exaggeration but fears troops in that region have suffered, with Indians described as strong in number and bold in action.
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vHe Rio Graxpg
Indian River
Twiges
United States
Rio Grande
Unveiling Medical Boom Amid Jubilation at Philadelphia College
At the late commencement of Philadelphia Jefferson Medical College, twelve hundred and eleven candidates received the Doctor of Medicine degree. Professor Mitchell warned the nation needs over 31 thousand physicians trained with lancets and calomel to meet army and civilian health demands, while the annual output remains far below that need. The remarks lament the shortfall and the urgency of medical supply.
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Philadelphia Jefferson Medical College
Mitchell
Interments in Week Ended 13th Inst In St Louis
The St Louis Republican reports that for the week ending the 13th inst the total interments reached 104 with 30 cholera deaths. In the same week of the previous year there were 193 cholera deaths and 273 deaths from all diseases.
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St. Louis Republican
Benton favors close combat in Mississippi clash
The Missouri Expositor claims Mr Benton enjoys hand to hand encounters. It suggests his recent affair with the Mississippi Senator reveals a clear preference for foot to foot fighting.
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Missouri Expositor
Benton
Mississippi
Debates Over Veto Power And German Debates At Convention
The Monday session adjourned without a vote on the veto question as Perkins of Trumbull backed the two thirds rule and Hitchcock of Geauga opposed it. He argued for clear separations of powers and warned against making the Governor a third branch. The convention approved publishing debates in German, enabling adopted citizens to read on government theory from both parties. Later discussions covered apportionment with Stanberry, Nash, and Brown contributing. Judge Stilwell spoke of single-district aims. he favors them but doubts feasibility.
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J. McCormick
Senate
Ranney
Adams
Archbold
Columbus
Capitol
Signal Taylor
Reemelin
Mr. Robertson
McCormick
Hawkins
Dorsey
Mitchell
Knox
Legislative Committee
Robertson
Red Republican School
Perkins
Trumbull
Hitchcock
Geauga
Cincinnati
Williams
Stanberry
Nash
Brown
Athens
Stilwell
Bunkum
Arrival of the New Captain General of Cuba
Intelligence from Havanna to the 12th reports the Conde Mirasol as new Captain General with a staff and 1800 Spanish soldiers arriving. Cholera rages in Havana with over forty deaths daily and most Black residents moved inland. Rumors of invasion persist but no landing reports. A large war steamer from Spain is said to be arriving. details unclear. Washington reports suggest a US military effort to prevent Cuban insurrection, with ships ordered to Cuba to阻止 landing. The Bayanac, Private Congress, Sarahane, and other vessels may join Germantown, Albany, and Vixen to enforce treaty obligations.
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Lyra
Remington
Philadelphia
Havanna
Conde Mirasol
Island
Spain
Hlavanna
New York Express
Washington
U. States
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Congress
Saranae
U.S
Germantown
Albany
U. S
The Poetess Mrs Osgood Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs Osgood, renowned poetess, died after a year of decline and weeks of confinement. Her husband carried her to a new home recently where she found happiness in selecting furniture and patterns. She spoke of leaving her beautiful home and her children Lily and Mary as the end approached.
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Lily
Mary
Shakespearean Scholar Seeks Passage From Avon Bard
A great admirer asks when the following line appears in the edition: Is that a coin for me. The inquiry hints at a concealed stanza and seeks publication details from the Avon bard’s works.
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Shakspeare
Avon
Arriva Lee and Europa News From Seven Days Later
The fragment mentions the Europa arriving at 1 day afternoon and an American steamer living out in 13 days with 40 hours by an accident. It notes corn advances and corn meal, a fluctuating money market, and that American securities have no quotations. Intelligence from the district is cheering while coffee trading shows little activity today.
Flour Market Reports and Transatlantic Shipping Movements
The Baltimore and Philadelphia flour market showed gains to 24s. Coffee quoted at 34s 8d per ewt. The Europa departed from Haelis on Monday bound for New York. The America apparently had no pool when the Europa sailed. The Hermann arrived on the evening of the 8th.
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Baltimore
Philadelph
Europa
Haelis
New York
America
Hermann
Crisis in Caribbean as Lopez lands at Cardenas
Reports from Havana describe General Lopez landing at Cardenas on the seventeenth with about five hundred troops while the town's garrison of six hundred held out. Martial law, thousands of militia enrolled, and reinforcements dispatched to Matanzas amid fears of a larger advance. ships from New Orleans and other Gulf ports headed to multiple landing points as German, French, and Spanish actions ripple through the region.
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Ohio
Havanna
Lopez
Cardenas
Tlevanna
Ander
Wrete Matanzas
Woman’s Island
Felcon
Georgia
New Orleans
Matanzas
Cape Yucatan
Pizzaro
N. Orleans
Gulf
Plate
Schenck
Destruction of the Steamer Constitution Fire
A Monday night blaze at the wharf in New Orleans destroyed the steamer Constitution and caused extensive property loss. Tobacco, corn, oats, hemp, lead, and other freight burned alongside Shaw & Co. books, papers, and money were lost. Four missing or drowned. bodies not recovered. Ferry boat and cars damaged with insured values noted.
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Constitution
N. Orleans
Shaw & Co
Cargo and Constitution Valued at 25000 Insurance 15000
A shipment comprising constitution documents and associated cargo is valued at 25000 dollars with insurance coverage set at 15000 dollars. The arrangement details the financial exposure and protection for the consignor and insurer.
Cholera Outbreak Among California Emigrants Reported
A letter from Dr S McAldon of Weston describes a cholera outbreak among California emigrants. At Camp Grass Map py creek 500 miles out on May 19, the disease hit Dr Clark’s train in its worst form. One man Moore of Illinois is said to die within 24 hours, another is recovering. The writer fears the disease may spread to the Marshall train. The Reporter also notes Maj Jacob Judy of Edwardsville Illinois died in Weston from inflammatory sore throat while en route to California with his brother.
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Weston
S. McAldon
California
Camp Grass
Mappy Creek
Clark
Ir. Moore
Illinois
Jacob Judy
Edwardsville
Maj
Judy
Lli- Hols
Train from Santa Fe Reaches Fort Leavenworth in 24 Days
A government train of 24 wagons arrived at Fort Leavenworth from Santa Fe after a 24 day journey. The party includes Col. Washington ex‑Governor of New Mexico Col. Beal and son Capts Bent and Judd and At Williamson. Many California emigrants met near Council Grove. Little grass on the plains. A large number of Santa Fe inhabitants planned to travel to California.
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Santa FE
St. Louis
Fort Leavenworth
Col. Washington
New Mezieco
Col. Beal and Son
Bent and Judd
At. Williamson
California
Council Grove
Plains
Indian Murder at Fort Snelling Sparks Sioux-Chippewa War Fear
The Minnesota Register reports an Indian murder near Fort Snelling after a Chippewa party crossed the river and killed a Sioux along a trail. Both sides appear intent on war. Thirteen Sioux tied to the Apple Creek killing were captured at Fort Snelling but released on parole.
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Minesota
Fort Snelling
Apple Creek
Fort Smelling
River Decline and Political Talks Stir Louisville Markets
Louisville reports a five inch river drop in 24 hours and a forthcoming meeting of all parties. Democrats and Whigs unite in support of Mr Clay's Compromise bill. Cincinnati logs a morning fire destroying several dwellings in Deer Creek Valley and another blaze along Sycamore near Woodbury Street burning ten wooden houses.
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Louisville
Mr. Clay
Cincinnati
Deer Creek Valley
Sycamore
Woodbury Street
Military bill to boost frontier defense troops debated
Washington May 23 Mr Burt from the Military affairs committee reported back the genus bill to increase army ranks and fund entertainments with an amendment Jones moved to refer to the Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union Burt explained the provisions the bill would raise the number of men for frontier defense Evans of Maryland spoke in support After a long debate and no conclusion adjourned
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Washington
Burt
Committee On
Jones
Union
Evans
Maryland
Senate Bill on Western Waters Security and Oregon Road Plan
May Qed Senate introduces a bill to provide additional security to lives and property of persons navigating the Western Waters. Mr Putnam on the roads and canals committee reports a bill for constructing a road and bridges in Oregon, referred to the Committee of the Whole on the state of the Union.
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Western Waters House
Putnam
Oregon
Wool Depot at Utica Offers Grading and Sale Services
The subscribers continue the Wool Commission business in Utica with enhanced receiving grading and selling for Eastern markets. Wool shipments will be graded and kept separate by quality, with cash sales upon delivery and five percent storage and commission plus insurance. References listed from banks and merchants. May 25.
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Wool Commission
Taylor & Rockwell
W. &. Welles
Bank of
Lansing
Oneida Bank
C. 8. Wilson
Utica City Bank
T. O. Grannis
Central Bank
I.N. Dexter
Orisk
Ohio Turnpike Regulation Act Amendment Text
An act to amend the 1817 turnpike regulation act. It bars any turnpike or tollgate within city limits or eighty rod limits. It allows plank road toll gates to be placed with limits, caps two gates per six miles. After twenty years the legislature may change toll rates for future or unstarted roads. incorporation and taxation terms.
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General Assembly
State of
Ohio
Incorporated
Plank Road
Nnber
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