Resolutions Adopted by Pennsylvania Whig Convention
A Pennsylvania Whig State convention resolution series praises Governor Johnston and President Taylor, endorses the 1848 vote for Taylor, backs fiscal prudence and public debt reduction, and commends Gideon J. Ball. It nominates Joshua Dungan, Joseph Henderson, and Henry W. Snyder for support, while urging unity, tariff concerns, California admission, and constitutional amendments to judiciary selection. The body thanks Philadelphia Whigs and endorses judiciary reform.
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Bante T. Resolevd
Zachary
Taylor
Wil
Johnson
Pennsylvania
William F. Johnston
Pennsylvaia
Union
Johnston
Commonwealth
Gideon J. Ball
Erie
Joshua Dungan
Joseph Henderson
Henry W. Snyder
United States
William M. Meredith
Congress
Washington
Pennylvania
South
Free States
Gen. Taylor
California
Gaadalupe Hidalgo
Mexico
Texas
Pennsyvania
Baltimore
Nashville
Lwomis
Philadelphia
Jones
Montgomery
Pennsylvania Telegraph
Joshua Dougan
Bucks County
Bucks County Agricultural Society
Canal Board
Dinner to the Whigs in Philadelphia Honors Delegates
The Whig committee hosted about 250 delegates at the Museum Building upper saloon in Philadelphia with ample tables, music, and decor. Edward Datl presided as chair as Duff delivered a stirring welcome speech praising Whig unity and the 1850 State Convention aims. The gathering ended with cheers for the Whig State Convention of 1850 and for Philadelphia Whigs.
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Whig Committee
Museum
Philadelphia
Edward Datl
Duff
Harrison
Clay
Taylor
Turing
Smyser
Canal Commissioner Jasmina Dungan and Auditor General Snyder Named
Jasmina Dungan of Bucks County is named Canal Commissioner and Henry W. Snyder of Union County is named Auditor General in the official slate. The announcements identify two state posts and their home counties.
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Jasmina Dungan
Bucks County
Henry W. Snyder
Union County
Whig State Convention Nominates In Pennsylvania
The Philadelphia convention delegates praise the ticket as a strong reform slate. Joshua Dougan would oversee Canal Board integrity, Henry W. Snyder stands for Auditor General, and Joseph Henderson for Surveyor General, with emphasis on retrenchment and anti fraud.
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Joseph Henderson
Washington County
Commonwealth
Henry Clay and the Compromise in the Senate
The article lauds Henry Clay as a steadfast pacifier and eloquent leader while criticizing his current compromise push. It notes his return from private life to argue the measure, cites his past抗, and questions whether his plan will succeed, with a report on the Table Rock collapse accompanying the piece.
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Ashland
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Henry Clay
Webster letter defends views in Kembecc Me on slavery
Daniel Webster writes to friends in Kemmebec Maine dated May 17 arguing against his critics and accusing some reviewers of devout misrepresentation. He quotes his speeches and says slavery could be planted anywhere from Mars Hill to the White Mountains, while hoping for a settlement of the dispute and remaining silent on fugitive slave reclamation.
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Ma. Wesstren
National Intelligencer
Daniel Webster
Kemmebec
Webster
Mars Hill
White Mountains
New Mexico
Washington Republic Urges Shelter for Marble Statue
The Washington Republic advocates shielding a splendiferous marble statue in the Capitol east garden from the elements. It notes exposure harms the sculpture and calls for elevation to improve majesty, suggesting raising fivefold for a more ennobling effect.
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Greenawan
Washington
Washington Republic
Capitol
Norfolk Mayor-Elect William M. Lansing Wins by 300
Baltrimore reports note the Mississippi river crevasse details and a slow fall. The Picayune confirms later news from Honduras with no major developments. William M. Lansing is elected mayor of Norfolk by a 300 vote majority.
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New Orleans
the Picayune
Honduras
William M. Lansing
Norfolk
Brevet Captain Ewell Nominated in Schomburg Case
In an executive session on June 26 Wasuieron, Brevet Capt. Ewell’s nomination to Captain was confirmed. The ruling settles the Schomburg case.
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Wasuieron
Susatr
Ewell
Schomburg
Temperance Celebration Planned by Conewango Division
The Conewango Division Sons of Temperance will hold a public Independence Day event inviting nearby divisions. Activities include assembly at 10, procession at 11 to the Presbyterian Church, prayers, readings, an oration, benediction, dinner, and music under Marshal L Wetmore. Citizens invited. Accident report notes a fatal gun mishap involving two boys, one named Amon, age about fifteen, with lingering injuries. reminder to practice firearm safety. Weather notes a rain followed by warm spell.
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Conewango
Sons of Temperance
L. Wetmore
Marshal
Presbyterian Church
John Sailor
C. B. Curtis
L. D. Wetmore
Wm. Everett
Committee of Arrangements
Amon
Ledger
Rumors of Key P O Department Removals and Senate Actions
Washington rumors allege Major Hobbie, Mr. Snyder of Pa, and 23 others may be removed from the Post Office next week. Reports also note debates on printing report copies, California admission, Missouri line by Senate, and House actions on armories and messages.
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P. O. Department
Senate
Commerce and Navigation
Clay
Webster
California
Soule
Touse
Messrs. Harris
Tenn
Lawer
Mr. Thompson
Crescent City
Chagres
Nicaraugua
Ocean
European Powers and American Ventures Highlighted in News
Reports from New York on June 27 note Franco English differences being settled and to be announced in Parliament. Dunkirk real estate sales continued with strong attendance. Cholera reappears in Nashville with five fatalities, and the Boston telegraphic trial nears a verdict as arguments conclude. Senate and House moves include New Mexico and missing poll book issues. Toasts at a Whig State Convention praise Pennsylvania and California’s wealth, with a cattle drive to California and New Orleans health updates.
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Daily News
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England
Lnst
New York
Dunkirk
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Foot
New Mexico
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Iowa
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St. Johns
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Webster
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Parkman
Wasuston
Board of Army Surgeons
Chs. H. Lamb
Rich. H. Coolidge
Alex. H. Witherspoon
N. Y
Seward
Mississippi
Cass
Riley
California
Cras
Monroe
Greek crisis shocks Palmerston ministry
Telegraph from Warren records English politics with Lord Palmerston facing a parliamentary defeat over Greece. A resignation was not expected, signaling instability. Meanwhile Gen. Lopez sailed from Norwalk aboard the Schooner Frank bound for New York as China trade news remains bleak and the Gaudelquiver, a Chagres Packet, burned with about $20,000 in losses.
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China
Lopez
Frank
Norwalk
England
Lord Palmerston
Gaudelquiver
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