Free Banking Law push spurs petitions in Warren
In Warren Pennsylvania on January 20 1851 a strong Free Banking Law effort grows as petitions arrive from the North and West. Scofield moves to tax liquor sales. John M Bickel is re elected State Treasurer 79 to 54 and James C Martin of Monongahela city becomes State Librarian on the 21st inst.
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Missouri Senator Victory and Benton’s Mixed Legacy
The piece proclaims Mr. Geyer as U S Senator from Missouri, praising Whig victory and denouncing Locofocos while regretting Benton’s defeat. It lauds Benton as a great pioneer and defender of the West, credits his practical impact, and predicts enduring influence from his policies.
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Thos. H. Benton
Dining at the Capitol: A Menu of One Dollar Wonders
A diner details a long bill of fare at the Capitol dining room, noting boiled halibut, tongue, chicken and caper sauce, and a pricey tenderloin with eggs. He reviews the list, rejects most wines, samples roast beef and bread, and ends with republican cake before leaving with colleagues for the Capitol.
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Deseret
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Foran Resent and City Crime Spur Reward
Mr Charles Meters died from stab and gunshot wounds after an evening assault. Coroners verdict rules death from wounds. Buffalo police pursuit leads to Knickerbocker and Hall, one thought to be involved. City offers 300 reward for criminals. Borough election set for Feb 11 to elect officials. Also notes morals quips and church gossip.
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George Crandall
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Buffalo
Free Banking Proposed for Pennsylvania State
The Governor urges the Legislature to adopt a free banking system modeled on other states. Banks would be formed with state stock deposits, a central comptroller, and a legally issued currency. when banks fail, liquidation protects deposits and stockholders. The plan aims to curb private banking and keep capital at home.
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Pitts. Gazette
Modest Ephraim Sets Himself as Grammatical Critic
A short note from the Warren Ledger features Ephraim presenting himself as a grammatical critic with a tongue in cheek remark about modesty and unassuming demeanor, remarking on the editorial tone of the junior Ledger column.
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The Cheap Postage Bill Clears House and Advances
The cheap postage bill passed the House by a solid margin and moves to the Senate amid mixed expectations. Provisions include a uniform three cent rate for half ounce letters, three cents to Oregon and California, and one cent for newspapers, with no discrimination. A Post Master General stamps plan and funding of one and a half million dollars are noted, plus newspaper advertising rules and city post routes.
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Robert McAlphin
W. Durbois
Virginia
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Camper
Ragem
New Mexico
Letter of Accepting Nomination Declines Re Election
The Baltimore Convention of 1848 prompted a formal letter from the nominee noting that his immediate predecessor would not seek re election. He states no circumstance would lead him to allow his name for Chief Magistrate again, urging party colleagues to respect his firm decision. Phil. News reports the decisive stance.
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Wealthy buyers buy up iron works in Pennsylvania
The article laments tariff-driven profits that enriched few and impoverished many in Armstrong Clarion and Venango counties. It recounts furnaces built under 1842 laws then devastated by 1846 imports, with idle plants and displaced workers, while wealthy men acquire failing mills. It notes a nabob buying up iron works at ruinous prices and warns tariff supporters to proceed if this outcome is desired.
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Pitt. Gaz
Calfornia passengers quarantined aboard brig Matamoras
The brig Matamoras from San Juan de Nicaragua has put into Cuareston in quarantine with 98 returning Californians aboard due to illness on board.
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New York
Fugitive Slave Case and Fires and Executions Report
A colored man named Pennett arrested as a runaway in Partapecputa. case before Commissioner Ingraham remains under advisement. Tremont Hotel in Laporte burned with no insurance. Albert Baham executed for Adler the peddler murder. he proclaimed innocence as the cap fell. House resolution moves to improve rivers and western harbors and boost Pacific rail commerce.
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Congress
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Aosary
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First Pennsylvania Agricultural Society Meeting Adjourns
Harrisburg January 23 The Pennsylvania Agricultural Society held its first meeting and adjourned sine die after signing a constitution and drafting a memorial to the legislature. The body refused to send delegates to the World's Fair. Milwaukee January 23 Henry Dodge elected U S Senator on the first ballot.
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U. S
Counterfeiting crackdown and political notes from 19th century dispatches
Reports from New Orleans and Pittsburgh note arrests for counterfeiting in Allegheny City. A New Orleans dispatch discusses Senator Senderson’s trial verdict uncertainty over Cuban invasion ties. Quitman’s arrest is mentioned and population figures for New York Empire State and U.S. census growth are included with ten year gains.
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