Politician’s stance on Texas annexation and Wilmot Proviso debate
The speech covers Texas slavery implications, opposition to new slave states, and views on California and New Mexico. It discusses the Wilmot Proviso, northern abolition pressures, fugitive slave laws, and the Union’s preservation versus secession. It also notes Calhoun Webster exchanges and a steamboat disaster in Alabama.
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California
New Mexico
Wilmot
Texas
Y Bel
Ile
Oregon
Canada
Webster
Congress
Senate
North
Dbrivk
Gmnl
Republic
Nashville
William
Sion
Jack Sion
Webbes
Calhoun
Florida
Louisiana
Mississippi
Great Britain
Welter
Mr. Webster
Union
West
Walker
St. John’s
Bridgeport
Dallas County
Montgomery
Lieut. Rice
United States Army
Alabama
New Orleans
Chagres
Spirit of the Times
Legislative divorces and court reports in The American
The American business notices report legislative divorces with Judge Porter’s report to the Legislature. It notes fashion items like boots from C Benkett in Philadelphia and Bowry Hart’s new stock of trees and fancy goods. Hall opens a new store with strong purchaser incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatmerly & Co
Lancaster
Porter
Bowry Hart
South Second Atreet
Philadelphia
Hall
Warrixson & Flatt
South Second Street
Philad
Appointment of John Dentler Associate Judge for Northumberland
The governor appoints John F. Dentler as Associate Judge for Northumberland county in place of the retiring John Montgomery. Dentler is praised as a good citizen and worthy man. among applicants were strong Whigs, and Dentler’s nomination has been confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrowrmest
Jons F. Dextier
Northumberland County
John Montgomery
Dentler
Whig Party
Military Appointment for Charles J Bruner Esq Captain
Charles J Bruner Esq of this place has been appointed Brigade Quarter Master with the rank of Captain in the 1st Brigade South Division of the Uniform Militia for Northumberland and Union counties. We congratulate Captain Bruner on his promotion and note the peace time mood. The Jefferson and Pennsylvania Medical Colleges held their annual commencements in Philadelphia last week. graduates included Charles S Weiser and Daniel W Shinder, both from this locality, who earned honors at Jefferson and Penn respectively.
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Charles J. Bruner
Northumberland
Union
Captain Bruner
Troy
Jefferson
Pennsylvania Medical Colleges
Philadelphia
America
Charles S. Weiser
Daniel W. Shinder
Pennsylvania College
Sunbury
United States of America
James Covert
Si'j
Webster's Great Speech on the Slavery Question
Our readers see Mr. Webster's extensive remarks on slavery, delivered amid a crowded Senate chamber. The piece lauds his depth of thought and calls his stance bold and patriotic, aiming to save the Union while presenting him as an American beyond regional identity.
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Webster
Mr. Webster
Senate
Daniel
United States Senate
Daniel Webster
Clay
Massachusetts
Hilliard
Stanley
Alabama
Mr. Milliard
Mr. Stanley
Mr. Hilliard
Methodist
Vattelie
Grotius
Jesus
Pennsylvania
Mr. Stevens
Maman
Cholera Rumor in Trinity Louisiana Is Exaggerated
A Natchez newspaper exclaims over cholera devastation in Trinity Louisiana claiming mass depopulation and multiple deaths among residents and a boardinghouse keeper Mr Snyder and his boarders including Charles and Perry Hileman and Edward B Masser.
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Trinity
Louisiana
Snyder
Charles
Perry Hileman
Edward B. Masser
Trinity Advocate
Compromise on California Admission and Slavery Provisions
The article outlines a likely basis for settling the Union crisis with California admitted as a state, a New Mexico territorial government sans Wilmot Proviso, and strict fugitive slave laws. It notes Chief figures and debates in Congress, plus regional positions and a fight over General Taylor’s nomination.
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Congress
California
New Mexico
Mexico
Wilmot
Supreme Court
Clay
Webster
Political dispute over remarks and religion at Senate
Unruly debate features Mr Hilliard and Mr Stanley clashing over remarks about Methodism and disunion. Stanley defends his questions and cites Scripture critique while Hilliard denies planned offense. The piece also advertises Gargling Oil with chemical affinity explanation and a druggist listing.
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Montgomery County
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United States
Amy
the American
NH. B, Masser
Editor's Table
C. Benkett
South 4Th Street
Mr. Crawford
Presbyterian Church
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Kansas
Black
Ouachita
Natchez
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Red River
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John Covenhoven
Columbia County
House of Representatives
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Washington
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G. W. Merchant
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Susquéhanna
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A. E. Kapp & CO
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de Bontynce
Upper Augusta Township
Welker
de Bonis
MA T. Clement
Oldwine
Charles Rolthach
A. Christman
George Deppin
Jackson Township
William Deppen
Adan
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Tshp
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the Railroad
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Farias
Westway
Alban Barret
Litthke Mahoney Township
Raid County
Abraham Reite
Daniel Dornsief
Jonathan Pester
Leah
Lower Mahoney Township
Said County
Mahantango Creek
Adam Snyder
Andrew 'T
Philip Tschopp
Frederick T. Deo
Eltaste
Upper Auguste Township
Aid County
Jacob Heorer
Geo. Zimmerman
Sarah Keen
Jos. Savilge
David Barnhart
Lend
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John Dell
McElweneville
Delaware Township
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Win. Hiys
Cowns
Alexander McEwen
Muney
Lartold
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John Bo
Franklin H. Carver
Lermde
Daniel Smith
Feade Vine
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Defi
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Landa
Charles Riddler
Stadden
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Chas. Comley Deep d
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Caw Mill
Geo. Eckert
Joseph Our
Oscar Hammond
Shem
Bowers Lowther
Jonas Bowman
Listo
George Miller & Eon
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Abraham Shipman
Samuel Kauffman
Danville& Yotteville
Haywood & Snyder
George Heckert
Win
Ayres
Leah Stroecker
Wm. McVay
Sada
Jacob Hofferart
Dodge
Barret Dewart
Jordan
Elizabeth Weitzel
John Shissler
Samuel Finney Diddle
W. & R. Fegely
David Frysmire
Clemens
Joseph Pett
Robert W Dunn
James Dunn
Faeoh Mahel
Cornelius Smits Sanrac
R Wood
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John B
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Kutsver
George L. Weimer
Hugh Bellow
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Robert McCay
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Lawrence
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McWilliams
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F O'Donnett
Reed Ode
Robert S. Grant
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Peter Brossous
John Bobb
Daniel Gonsert
Starrick
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Eli Slifer
J Parke
Mickel
Mary Vickery
John Urben
Franklin Pratt & Co
Charles H Frick Thos Cummings
Jonathan Leeder
Chas
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P Tyson
Job Ty
Christian Bollinger
George Troxel Chas
A. Andre Daniel Hannabach
Moses Hower
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Ve F. Matthews
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Richard Goodman
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