Removals and Appointments Speech Noted by Board of Public Works
The Board of Public Works thanks Alexander G Conover of Avgl aize County for copies of Truman Suite s speeches on Removals and Appointments delivered in the U S Senate July 8 1850 and on the California Bill A response will be made later. A barn belonging to Mr Samuel Perrins near Perrintown in this county was struck by lightning on the morning of the 5th inst and destroyed with an estimated loss of about 1800.
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Truman
U. S. Senate
California
Samuel Perrins
Perrintown
Hall for Odd-Fellows Rises as First Three Story House
Our citizen John M. Brown builds a three story hall opposite John Jamieson's Hotel for the Odd Fellows. It is nearly finished and promised to be the finest in the county once completed. Dedication date not yet learned. Prof Webster executed in Boston on the 30th. His family visited before. Body conveyed to Cambridge and Mount Auburn on the following days.
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John M. Brown
John Jamieson
Webster
Boston
Cambridge
Mount Auburn
Cheap Postage Petition Drives Congress for Rate Cuts
More than a million citizens petition Congress for postage reduction. Past trials show lower rates increase mail volume and boost postal revenue. Census data from Stonelick township lists 983 males and 857 females, total 1840. A review of the Twenty-seven Reasons for not Joining the Free Masons is due next paper. Godey’s Lady’s Book for October arrives with engravings and entertaining content. Local Locofocos in Greene county pass Hard Money resolutions at a fall nominating convention and back a Bank Director for Representative.
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Congress
Free Masons
Locofotos
Greene County
Our Candidate William Johnston for Governor in Ohio
The piece praises William Johnston as the people’s man and the best fitted for governor. It notes his mild, liberal, dignified oratory, contrasts him with Locofoco rhetoric, and mentions Buckeye Boys energy. It forecasts Johnston’s victory on the second Tuesday of October with strong enthusiasm in the northern state region.
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William Jouxstoy
Johnston
Locofoco
Ohio
William Johnston
California a State The Work Done
The House of Representatives at Washington reports Friday and Saturday votes on four bills. California admission passed the Senate without amendment by 94 to 3, Utah territorial government passed 12 with no amendment, Texas boundary issue merged into one bill with New Mexico territorial status, awaiting presidential signature. No secession or disorder noted. broad relief and unity proclaimed.
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House of Representatives
Washington
Cincinnati Gazette
Senate
Texas
New Mexico
California
Utah
Wasuaindton
House
Richardson
Wing
Ewing
Vinton
Robinson
West Point
Bayley
Boyd
Yeas
Stevens
Jenny Lind arrives in New York wowed Gotham crowds
Jenny Lino’s arrival in New York captivates Gothamites. Tribune editor Greely praises the scene as three columns detail the event. She takes rooms at the Irving House. At night the Musical Fund Society serenades about 200 players, Jenny appearing at her parlor window and clapping with delight as they play Yankee Doodle. Her manners are described as frank and engaging.
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Jenny Lino
New York
Greely
Tribune
Irving House
Musical Fund Society
Jenny
Jenny Lind Tour Portraits and Auction Price Report
The article describes Jenny Lind as a quiet, benevolent woman about twenty nine, with light blue eyes and pale brown hair. It notes a Swedish facial type and charitable deeds. Tickets for her first concert were auctioned, with the first ticket selling for $220. Bayard Taylor received a $200 prize for the National Song welcome.
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Jenny
Bayard Taylor
Home Gazette and Palmer Almanac Promote Family Reading
A Philadelphia origin report announces a new Home Gazette at $2 per year with Arthur and contributors offering cheerful stories likely to appeal to families. Palmer's Business Men's Almanac for 1851 is out with advertising guidance and Gree ly's Prize Essay, pricing 124 cts per copy, $1 per dozen, $7 per hundred. The Georgetown Journal questions Brown County peaceability after a mob incident. A Union Township Poor House inquiry is shared from the Sun, with debate over farm purchase and fund allocation.
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Philadelphia
Arthur
Home Gazette
B. Palmer
Maine Elections Report From Portland Details District Gains
Maine Elections from Portland dated Sept 10 show First District doubtful and close. Second District John Appleton elected by a small majority. Fourth District Charles Andrews Democrat gains. Sixth District Lemuel Washburn Whig gains. Seventh District J B Pike Whig gains by 184 votes since 1848, favoring John Hubbard for Governor. Democratic State Senators from York and Cumberland elected.
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John Appleton
Charles Andrews
Lamel Washburn
Pike
John Hubbard
York
Cumberland
Texas bill passage sparks heated congressional ballot
From Wasinnetos on September 6 a Texas bill moved through the House with vigorous debate and strong shows of support. After a dramatic roll call amid crowd noise the measure eventually passed with 107 yeas to 98 nays following a contentious vote to table. The chamber adjourned at 3 PM.
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Howard
Yeas
Texas
Burt
Legislature Agrees to Raise 8000 Troops for Santa Fe
From Texas New Argenns Sept 7 the Joint Committee of the Legislature reported in favor of raising 8000 troops to march forthwith to Santa Fe News of Pearce's Senate bill passing was received at Austin It was said the Legislature possesses no authority to dispose of the Territory but must be referred to popular suffrage General Rusk re elected to the Senate by 58 to 56.
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Santa Fe
Pearce
Senate
Austin
Rusk
Turmoil in Charleston Over Territorial Bill
Telegraphed from Privavenriia signals anger in Charleston after the Territorial Bill passage. Public demonstrations erupted and the Union flag was trodden underfoot as meetings are scheduled across South Carolina to respond to the crisis.
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South Carolina
Privavenriia
Evening Bulletin
Washington
Charleston
Ohio Marble Block Nears Washington Monument Finish
The Xenia Torchlight reports the Greene County Ohio marble block for the Washington Monument nearly finished and ready to travel to Washington city. The stone, six feet by three feet by nine inches, features relief lettering and a highly polished face with rough dressed background for striking contrast. It is intended for the interior wall on a stair landing, not the exterior wall, with an inscription shown as it now appears, slightly differing from Judge Burnet’s version.
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Ohio
Washington Monument
Washington City
Greene County
Burnet
Nelson Barriere Barrere as District Candidate
The State of Olio announces Nelson Bar rere as a candidate to represent the district in the next Congress. A Highland county supporter writes he is authorized to say the candidacy and that Barrere is a favorite with the people. He is described as honest and highly talented and would honor the district as a faithful representative.
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Nelson Barrere
Hay
Highland County
Barrere
Ripley
Brown Co) Bee
Congressional Scenes from Wasuhazoy and Washington
Senate and House actions include amendments to bounty land warrants for mariners, Texas Boundary bill reconsiderations, and Utah and California territorial measures. Debates cover statehood and slavery provisions with votes on third readings and amendments.
Congress Adjourns After Voter Debates and Texas Election
A fragmentary report recounts House debates on legal phrasing and adjournment for three weeks, with votes on amendments. It notes a Texas election where Brownsville saw high voter turnout, clergy involvement, and Mexican residents crossing into Matamoros. Vermont elected Whigs to Congress amid party splits. Buenos Aires peace talks end Banda Oriental war. Wholesale grain prices show Wheat $3.50, Corn 48-49c, Oats 35c, Barley 50c, Rye 55-60c.
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F.iour
Derby
Marriages and political notices from Clermont district
On the 5th inst by Rev Pressly a marriage binds Came ap eens yard merly of county to ter of Dr Stewart of Oieleand. On the 4th inst by Rev Geo Gatch Dr Davin Cirruron of Cincinnati to Miss Many B Paxton of Miami township. Please announce Simeon Goodwin as candidate to represent Clermont county in the next legislature and Charles B Huber as Free soil candidate for Congress in this district.
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Pressly
Ma. Eprron
Simeon Goodwin
Clermont County
Mr. Barron
Charles B. Huber
Congress
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