Clay and Benton clash over California Free Soil policy
Washington correspondent notes Mr. Clay’s satirical critique of Col. Benton’s Free Soil speech. Benton is portrayed as self-centered, wavering between factions, while Clay, Webster, and Cass are praised as practical leaders shaping peace. The piece reflects 1850 political tensions and possible cabinet moves.
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Wasiiaros
California
New Mexico
Utah
Mr. Clay
Col. Benton
Col. Fremont
Mr. Benton
Princeton
Clay
Miasomi
Senate
Calhoun
Benton
National Intelligencer
Taylor
State Department
Gen. Jackson
Harry Clay
White House
Cass
Webster
California Admission Debate Splits Senate Slavery Question
In the Senate, Benton argues California should enter as a state with its own merits, not tied to slavery agitation. House moves to census bill and postal reform, while Conger seeks to abolish franking and cut postage, prompting a rules suspension vote.
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California
Thompson
Pennsylvania
Committee On the Judiciary
Conger
Committee On Post Offices
Potter to Introduce Bill on Post Office Committee Aim
Mr Potter, chairman of the Post Office Committee, said he would shortly introduce a bill having a similar object in view. Pending the motion to suspend the rule, the House adjourned.
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Potter
Post Office Committee
House
Pennsylvania Senate and House Actions in Hannistone
The Senate considered a Board of Canal Commissioners claim for Adolphus Patterson and passed multiple bills including railway and anti waste provisions. The House saw numerous petitions and concurred in amendments to justice administration laws, while approving a wharf authorization at Dunk's Ferry and uprated acts on kidnapping, Lycoming Mutual Insurance, and a divorce case with a 32 to 48 vote.
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Hannistone
Senate
Board of Canal Commissioners
Adolphua Patterson
Frick
Harrisberg and
Sunbury
Coun’y
Guernsey
Union
Mifflin
House
Wis
Nicholson
Delaware River
Dunk’s Ferry
Valley Railroad
Yeas
Lycoming Mutual Insurance Company
William Wetherill
Local Advertisements and Notices From Town
Mr John Buyers and Co open a new store in the former Bo gar room. Various medicinal products and soaps advertised. Orphans Court to sell land tracts. Masser offers Jamaica ginger and fruit trees. PA Teacher’s Magazine April issue noted. Americas Law Journal April 1850 praised. Ice cream saloon opened by Miss Ann C Morris, praised for quality.
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John Buyers & Co
John Bogar
Aren
Radway
Orphans’ Court
Crown
Jamaica
Masser
New Jersey
TH. B. Masser
Tas
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Tar Americas Law Journal
Hameraley & Co
Lancaster
Market Street
Bunbury
Davos
Mroiinas
Sunbury
Apprentice Wanted in Printing Office
An ad seeks a boy about 14 or 15 to learn the printing trade. The position offers a solid opportunity at the local office.
Washington Iron Press for Sale in Secondhand Condition
Notice from Press ron Lane offering a good secondhand Washington Iron Press. The platen measures 21 by 30 inches. Sold due to no longer needing it. Also mentions upcoming notices on Calhoun death, Fremont letter, Pacific Rail Road, and a Treasurer's sale list of unseated lands on June 10.
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Ron Lane
Washington Iron Press
Platin
Col. Fremont
Pacific Rail Road
Calhoun
Messrs. Clay and Webster
County finances force higher county taxes soon
The county treasury has run a deficit after a three year tax reduction cut from two mills to one mill. Receipts fall short of expenditures by about 3,000 dollars annually, draining surplus funds and forcing Treasury orders as currency. Officials may raise taxes to cover current expenses.
Governor vetoes anomalous apportionment bill
The governor vetoed the recently passed apportionment bill calling it unfair and cite examples. Westmoreland County with 11 618 taxables would get three members while Schuylkill with 12 669 would get two, Erie and Lancaster also show disproportions. The piece argues the measure is not fair regardless of party.
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Westmoreland County
Schuylkill
Coukd
Lancaster County
Erie
Indians hold child captives near Santa Fe report
The article notes a child of Mrs White and the negro servant girl remain alive in captivity among hostile Indians. A report claims Major Fitzpatrick aims to form a treaty with the Comanches Kiowas and Arrah on at Big Lim berry on the Arkansas river and possibly take a deputation to Washington.
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St. Louis
Miners near Santa Fe Thrive Despite Water Shortage
American gold miners around Santa Fe average about 815 per day but suffer from scarce water. Many emigrants who took the California gold route return to Santa Fe as Kit Carson plans California travel via the South Pacs. Governor Amijo has been imprisoned at Chihuahua for failing to defend Santa Fe against Americans three years ago.
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Santa Fe
California
Kit Carson
South Pacs
Amijo
Chihuahua
Rumors About Webster Case Refuted by Boston Transcript
The Boston Transcript dismisses rumors surrounding Professor Webster and alleged confessions or letters. It notes many sensational reports are baseless fabrications and identifies a false Beecher anecdote about a government officer who would not reveal a murder scene.
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Boston Transcript
Webster
Gener
Convic
Albro
Shepard Congregational Society
Cambridge
Boston Bee
Dr. Beecher
Bee
Avi
Commutation Petition in Webster Case Reported
In Boston on April 9 the Boston Trans reports that Mrs Webster and her three daughters visited Gov Brigham at the Adams House to petition for commutation of Dr Webster's death sentence. The piece notes public confidence in state officials handling the case and cites Beecher remarks on the evidence and legal admissibility.
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Beeches
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Webster
Wensten
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Dr. Webster
Spon
Briges
Adams House
Anya
Atlas
Commonwealth
Acquittal of Mitchuson Sparks Kentuckys Uproar
An exchange notes Shelby county Kentucky jury acquitted Mitchuson in a high profile seduction and poisoning case involving Mrs Guthrie. Papers critique the verdict while Shelby News reports citizens calling for Mitchuson to leave and defense of jury honesty amid claims of strong evidence and letters.
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Kentucky
Kenucky
Shelby Country
Mitchusin
Guthrie
Louisville Courier
Mitcheson
Shelby News
Ninian E. Mitcheson
Public justice and verdicts exposed to popular censure
The piece warns that post verdict public criticism of juries, judges, and lawyers undermines public justice. It cites Webster and Mitchuson cases as examples where juries faced harsh condemnation despite conscientious verdicts, urging protection of juries against mob sentiment. Also mentions a knife inscription and various local notes.
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Webster
Boston
Mitchuson
Philo. Ledger
Court notes riot punishments and warns on wedding riots
A public note from Ma Borron reports two young men convicted of riot and jailed. It recalls a prior disturbance at a Geography School and warns that further wedding riots will be severely punished, urging citizens to aid in maintaining order.
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Conv
Geography
Door &E
Vincent
Brison
LAW & Order
They Need Merchant’s Gargling Oil at the Farm
A farmer praises Merchant’s Gargling Oil as indispensable for horses and indoor vermin. He claims it cures outdoor critters and indoor pains, and notes a free pamphlet from H. Masser Bunbury and others in the U.S. offers more information.
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H. Masser
Bunbury
U. States
Loss to Globe Assurance Company Over Clerical Defalcation
The Globe Assurance Company of England faces a large loss from a clerk's defalcation, with estimates ranging from $250,000 to $300,000.
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Globe Assurance Company
England
Advertisement repetition in year prompts toll free debt note
A short notice notes an advertisement set repeated five times annually. It mentions a United States venue and a payment method described as tweet gratis in peaymeny, indicating a free posting or promotional message.
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P Anda
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