The Iron Trade and the Tariff of 46 Opposition
A defender argues that Britain would not have imposed a harsher anti American tariff. The piece contends the Tariff of 46 harmed American labor, closed mills, and devalued iron investments while boosting British interests. It laments the repeal of the 1842 policy and cites iron import figures for 1843 and 1849 to illustrate rapid market erosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Pensylvania
Maryland
Missouri
New York
Congress
Iron market monopoly warning sparks US manufacturing policy
The Albany Journal argues that without swift action British manufacturers could soon control the iron market in the United States. It questions policy and urges Representatives to protect domestic industries and home interests against British dominance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Albany Journal
Coppina Plan for Plank Roads Proposed to Relieve Wagons
Mr. Coppina of Rochester proposes a plank road design with cross-ties of eight by fourteen inches and eighteen inch planks laid between, spaced to allow horses to travel. Cobble and gravel fill stabilize the center and drains form with wheel-track rise. The scheme promises lower building costs and less stress on horses compared with ordinary plank roads.
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Coppina
Rochester
Outrage by Apaches in New Mexico Triggers Pursuit
Santa Fe advices report a band of Apaches attacked seven Americans at a rock point, killing six including James M. White and Mr Calloway along with Benjamin Ban man and wife, while Mrs White and a daughter were abducted. Governor dispatches pursuit and ransom inquiry as cold weather grips the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Santa Fe
Independence
James M. White
Mr. Calloway
Benjamin Banman
Georgia Legislature Opens Debate on New Southern Independent Party
A Georgia bill proposes retiring Whig and Democratic parties and creating a southern Independent Republican party. In a separate note, two English firms failed to raise the U S Frigate Missouri sunk near Gibraltar. a submarine expert concluded raising it is possible but would be costly. Congress may order removal of the wreck.
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Groraia
Georgia
Missouri
U.S
Gibraltar
Capi
Parkman Tragedy secrecy challenged by public interest
Boston Herald reports ongoing secrecy around the Webster Parkman tragedy. A January Municipal Court term opens with a new grand jury to review the case of Professor Webster. Observers note Webster’s calm conduct in custody and seek further disclosure as prosecutors move toward possible indictment and public scrutiny.
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Parkman
Wells
Prof. Webster
Webster
Trarvard
Mahomet
Telegraphic links cut across long distance by signal clocks
Observers at the Coast Survey Astronomical Association on Capitol Hill tested telegraphic longitude between Washington and Cincinnati. Electrical clocks synchronized, stars passing meridians recorded at both ends, showing instantaneous transmission over five hundred miles despite a cloud interrupting the link. The gathering marveled at telegraph power to annihilate space and enable instant mental communication.
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Cincinnati
Washington
Washington Station
Nat. Intelligencer
How Pennsylvania Got its Name
The Boston Transcript article explains that in 1681 Charles II granted land to William Penn in exchange for £16,000 and named the colony Pennsylvania after Penn. He planned New Wales at first, with Philadelphia’s name origin tied to Welsh objections and royal naming.
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Pennsylvania
Boston Transcript
Charles the Second
Admiral Penn
William
Pennsylva
Sylvania
Privy Council
New Wales
Presidents Taylor Message Telegraphed Boston Press
A telegraphic line from New York to Boston printed 3000 words of Presidents Taylor's message in two hours after transmission Monday night, under the Houses printing patent.
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New York
Boston
Taylor
Army Report Warns Desertions Rise and Costs Vary
The War Department report cites reduced strength due to cholera and desertion, with two fifths of 1200 regular California troops deserting. It urges enlistment bonuses for distant territories, greater western frontier manpower, and authority to mount infantry. It discusses brevet commissions, retiring disabled officers, veteran asylum, Indian policy, Oregon posts, and praises West Point amid civil authority transitions after the Mexican war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Humber
California
Oregon
West Point Academy
New Mexico
Congress
Mexico
United States
Funeral of Dr George Parkman Held at Walnut Street
The funeral service for George Parkman M D was held at 10 this forenoon at his residence 8 Walnut street. Reverend Dr Peabody offered the prayer in a solemn rite. Few attendees were present as immediate family and friends watched the remains placed in a lead coffin preserved in spirits for later examination in the Webster murder case.
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George Parkman
Walnut Street
Rey
Peabody
Prof
Webster
Boston Mail
Honorable Duel Over Potato Digging Proposed
The Boston Journal cites a legendary challenge by the late William Lincoln of Worcester offering honorable satisfaction in a field duel of potato digging. Each side would dig one acre with hoes, and the faster gardener would be deemed winner. Lincoln would supply the hoe size via a friend to arrange preliminaries.
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William Lincoln
Worcester
Boston Journal
Governor Urges Universal White Male Suffrage Reform
The Virginia governor advocates reform of suffrage to universal white male voting. He argues that every free citizen over twenty one should vote in his county of residence and condemns cross county voting as a betrayal of popular rights. He calls the current system an evil protected by law and vows a remedy.
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Usivensan Surenacu
Vinersta
Virginia
Commonwealth
Decision on Married Women Rights Under 1848 Act
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court held that after the 1848 act married women gain separate rights to their funds and guardianships end on marriage. The act treats a married woman as single regarding preexisting or during marriage estates, and a wife's consent cannot transfer funds. A South Carolina bill proposes a $1000 fine and year imprisonment for postmasters delivering materials that disturb slavery issues.
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Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
South Carolinia
Senator Bowie Returns to Seat Amid Sickness
In New York at seven fifteen P. M. Senator Bowie, long detained by illness, resumed his seat. Mr. Upham offered Vermont Legislature resolutions urging the establishment of an Agency Bureau and opposing slavery’s extension. A protracted, good natured debate followed as Foote supported the Vermont measures and Gen. Cassard’s views against Hale. Foote praised Mr. Clay for sympathy with Hungary and the prospect of a new republic.
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New York
Senato
Bowie
Upham
Vermont
Foote
Cassard
Hale
Clay
Hungary
State debt trimmed by Whig administration report
The Warren Mail lauds Governor Johnston's Whig administration noting 521 465 86 paid on the public debt for the year ending December 1 1849. It contrasts with predecessor Locofoco misrule claiming debt fell from ten million and credits proper management for restored credit and safety.
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Gov. Johnston
Locolyeoism
Locofoco
Slavery in Congress and Speaker Cobb’s Conduct Criticized
A Washington biassed critique accuses Speaker Cobb of betraying a pledge to impartiality by packing House committees with a Locofoco minority. The piece highlights northern Democrats siding with slavery and condemns party loyalty over freedom, citing committee assignments and bias.
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Herman Battledom
House of Representatives
North
Cobb
Washington Republic
Moral treason and political coercion in congress
The speaker denounces party pressure in the House accusing the minority of dominance on key committees and condemns forces that compel votes for the Mexican war. He argues the claim of moral treason and accuses leaders of using religion to justify partiality while violating pledges of impartial duties.
Pennsylvania Legislature Proceedings Then and Now
The document notes the Pennsylvania Senate elected Samuel W. Pearson Whig Chief Clerk and John Patrick Democrat Assistant Clerk. Transcribing Clerk Samuel Martin Democrat received 17 votes, Isaac H. McAuley Whig 17, Cornelius Coll Democrat 16, Jas T. Desmond Whig 16, with J Y James added as transcribing Clerk. It mentions bills on fences, homestead exemptions, election of Attorney General, and a districting committee. House petitions seek road tax and fence-law changes. Gov Johnston and G W Scofield are thanked for documents. a Whig Clerk of the House is reported.
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Senate
Samuel W. Pearson
John Patrick
Samuel Martin
Isaac H. M’cauley
Cornelius Coll
Ives
Messrs
Hoge
Beaumont
Bent
Cessna
Corny
Hastings
Leonard
Miller
O'Neil
Packer
Smyser
Souder
Scofield
Pleasant Township
Warren County
Editorial Convention Adopts Resolutions on Free Newspaper Circulation
At a Harrisburg convention of editors on the first, delegates adopt measures urging state and federal lawmakers to pass laws enabling free postage for papers within congressional districts and for broad publication of general laws in newspapers nationwide, with emphasis on courtesy and standards among editors.
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Harrisburg
Congress
United States
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Donation Visit for Rev. WM. Everett in Warren
The people of Warren and vicinity are respectfully invited to attend a donation visit at the residence of Rev. WM. Everett on the afternoon and evening of Thursday January 24. Committee of arrangements led by Norman Snyder. Warren Jan. 14, 1850.
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Warren
WM. Everett
Norman Snyder
Donation and music lecture announced in local notices
A donation event is planned at the house of Rev. J O Rich in the borough on Wednesday January 30 in the afternoon and evening with a general invitation. Also announced is a free music lecture by Mr H C Gallup tomorrow evening at 64 o clock promoting Day Beals notation and urging attendance. county commissioners appoint Geo N Parmlee as appraiser of mercantile taxes.
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J. O. Rich
Gallup
Geo. N. Parmlee
Senate Debates on Europe Spain and Hungary in Late Despatches
Washington January 7 The Senate debated reports and resolutions on foreign affairs. Houston urged correspondence with Santa Fe while Clemon’s California measure was tabled. Dickenson memorials were laid over and Downs inquiry on Rey’s case was adopted. Hale amended Cass Austrian resolutions to include Russia. Clay attacked Cass and urged aiding Hungary rather than suspending Austria ties, questioning Denmark Ireland and pleading against risky diplomatic steps.
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Washneton
Houston
Santa Fe
Clemon
California
South
Dickenson
Downs
Rey
Hale
Cass
Russia
Clay
Michigan
Austria
Hungary
Ireland
Senate
Senate Debates Slavery Question and House Clerk Election
In New York on January 10 a Senate debate on the slavery question continued after many petitions. The House organized and appointed Regents of the Smithsonian Institute. A clerk election was held with 102 Forney, 103 Foote, and 10 scattering votes. mail from Chagres as of December 26 had not arrived, countering Empire City reports.
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New York
Wasutheron
Senate
Upham
Messrs
J. Davis
Chase Butler
Clemens
House
Messrs. Hillard, Alcock and Fitch
Ind
Smithsonian Institute
Stevens
Richardson
Thompson
Brigham
French
Forney
Foote
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Dr. Parkman
Warren Mail
Warren, Pa
Winthrop
Democratic Party
Committee On Accounts
Locofoco Party
Mr. Cobb
District of Columbia
Morton
Legislature
G. W. Scofield, Esq
Godey
Hoase of Representatives
Home Matters
Buffalo
Cauirorsia
Matts
Chagres
Empire City
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