Territorial Admission Debate in 19th Century Union
The article discusses the division of the American Union into organized states and unsettled territories, arguing for Colorado and New Mexico to be admitted as states. It notes how territorial growth affects representation, compares Utah and Deseret, and references Congress’s cautious approach influenced by population and polygamy concerns. It reflects Times commentary on potential shifts in party dynamics and statehood prospects.
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States
Territories
Colorado
New Mexico
America
Utah
Senate
House of Representatives
Washington
Elngle
Nul
Congress of the
Philadelphia
Atlantic
Rocky Mountains
Kuneww
Mexicso
Arizona
Texia
United States
Union
Red River
Saskachewan
British Columbia
Dakotah
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Potomac
Ohio
Pacific Coast
Oregon
California
Nevada
Congress
Deseret
House of Representitives
New England
London Times
Classified newspaper subscribers in five payment types
A satirical look at reader behavior outlines five subscriber classes. The Rich pay first and read later, often keeping accounts in good standing. The Do WeIS pay in advance but may lapse. the Easy Goers believe in the paper and settle when reminded. The Down Hinners drift from timely payment to reluctance, finally resisting bills and risking loss of the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weis
Amy Vale
California
Tross
Alluighhor
The Scareback and the Free Subscriptions
A jumbled critique describes a man who never pays for newspapers and evades notices. He endlessly takes papers, denies payment, and mocks the publisher. The narrator asks readers which class they belong to.
Early Sioux and Missouri War Near St Charles Missouri
In the 1790s a conflict arose between the Sioux and Missouri tribes along the Des Moines and Missouri rivers near St Charles. Missouri forces surprised Sioux encampments, then a fierce battle ensued as Sioux warriors routed Missouri fighters, driving the tribe from its status and shaping early Missouri territory.
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Missouri
Des Moles
St. Charles
Mixcoturl
Village du Cote
Corporatea Limited
Mississippi River
Imedia
Suchen
Warerior
Hitther
Sina
Anil
Quizzical Missives and Miscues From Old Newspapers
A jumble of clipped humor and misprints travels through several city papers. The notes poke fun at misused phrases, mistaken destinations, misquoted deaths, and odd local anecdotes. Highlights include a maternal dispute over a baby pattern, a misrouted letter from Logansport to Evanville, and playful word missteps touching Europe and Detroit universities.
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Troy Herald
APU
Weer
Foliti
CAL Fowen
Rob
Ward
Tom
Valetudiuarlauden
Falmely
Lee
Hila
Aml
Wan Woo Kent Lima
Express
Il— Noah
London
Firat Coimno
Upniottia
Sesson
Thia Clase
Jaime
Ile
Charles
Jarl
Missouri River
Portage Lea Sioux
Missouri Territory
S.t.Chorlex
Logansport
Ind
En Ville
Evanaville
Aceon
Minolta
John Bates
Smith
Detroit
Providence Press
Eait
Himdin
Detrort Five Press
Central Africa
Stanley
Bath
Treadian
Troy Bigamist
Nichols & Bourland
Livdy, MO
Malm Street
Rockaway
Jounses
Couney
Oeall
Levy
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