Death of President Zachary Taylor Presages Difficult Times
Last week the nation mourned the death of President Zachary Taylor. The article lauds his military and political career, noting his leadership during the Mexican War and his role as a unifying statesman. It expresses confidence in his successor Millard Fillmore and previews the inauguration coverage in a following column.
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Palo Alto
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The Webster Case and Its Grim Warning
The wife and daughters of Professor Webster pleaded for a commutation of punishment on the 5th inst. The council doubted if the described weapon could cause death in ten minutes. Boston uniformly expected no commutation. His tale reveals a life of pride and crime, ending in murder and danger of the gallows.
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Plank Roads Advocated Across New York and New Jersey
Pax Roans from Black River country New York lauds plank roads for lowering transport costs and boosting farm value. He notes a Rome to Watertown plank road would cut expenses and shorten distance to New York, hails railroads but urges plank roads everywhere rail lines do not reach, including New Jersey.
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the Tribune
Black River Country
New York
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Watertown
Cherries Received from Thomas Clemons in Borough
A note acknowledges receipt of a quantity of cherries on the morning of July 4th from Thomas Clemons Req of the borough. The supplier is praised as the nicest seen, indicating appreciation from the local community newspaper.
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August edition notes and public notices across journals
The August Teachers Magazine and Pupils Friend are praised for popularity. Cuban authorities detain Contoy prisoners for formal trial with British backing and no executions expected. Ball appointed Chief Clerk at the Auditors office for the Post Office Department. Godeys Lady's Book for August features steel engravings and notable contributors. Philadelphia fire losses estimated at $5,000,000 with 500 houses destroyed and relief funds. Wm. R. King of Alabama chosen Senate pro tem. Cabinet rumors swirl with no current changes. Boston pardon hearing reports petitions for commutation in Webster case and dramatic anecdotes. Pittsburgh-Wheeling bridge case deemed a nuisance by Chancellor Walworth, with broad comments on nuisance rulings. General reflection on crime and error.
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Destructive Philadelphia Fire Flames Across Delaware Ave
A massive blaze at 4 1/2 o clock destroyed three stores owned by James Brock on Delaware to Water streets and Race Callowhill, with explosions from saltpetre causing many deaths and hundreds injured. Firemen aided by others fought flames over six blocks as casualties mounted and damages reached about four million dollars.
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Wampole & Shannon
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S.S. Kogire
Kateur
Death of Zachary Taylor Sparks Congressional Mourning
The July 10 session in Washington reports President Zachary Taylor’s death and Millard Fillmore's oath of office at 12 o’clock. The House and Senate prepare solemn funeral measures, with colors at half mast, public offices closed, and widespread public grief.
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Thaddeus Stevens Brews Bold California Speech
The Erie Gazette praises Thaddeus Stevens for a vigorous anti slavery address on the California question. It lauds his immediate California admission stance and his view that Congress can prohibit slavery but cannot establish it in the Territories, contrasting with Mr Clay and the southern doctrine on slave power.
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Whig State Committee Named by Philadelphia Convention
In pursuance of the Whig State Convention resolution, Daniel M. Smyler announces a state committee for the ensuing year. Henry M. Fuller of Luzerne chairs, with a long list of members from Philadelphia, Chester, Berks, Bucks, Lancaster, Lebanon, Dauphin, Northampton, Wayne, Franklin, York, Cumberland, Lycoming, Huntingdon, Columbia, Wyoming, Allegheny, Washington, Fayette, and more, including J. Allison and A. McClure among others.
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T. Taylor Worth
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WM. J. Robdson
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Alexander E. Brown
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Worden M. Preston
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Thomas E. Cochran
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Cumberland
Henry Johnson
Lycoming
James Clark
Huntingdon
Charles B. Bowman
Columbia
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Phelps
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George Cress
Tioga
Edwin C. Wilson
Venango
D. A. Finny
Crawford
John Allison
Beaver
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Daniel McCurdy
John Bausman
Washington
George Meason
Fayette
William Evans
Indiana
Alexander M. McClure
Mifflin
John C. Neville
Schuylkill
Francis Jordon
Bedford
Assault on Queen and Greek Question Debate Highlight Foreign News
The House of Commons sustains the Greek question by 46. A man struck the Queen with a cane after a Thursday departure, but only damaged her bonnet as she appeared at the Italian Opera later that evening. Bombay reports date to May 25. In Bocares a magazine boat explosion kills over 1000 and destroys 30 boats. Spain resents U S Cuban policy. Frayer notes the President salary bill passes by 46.
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Paris Secre t Societies Arrests Amid Global Tensions
In Paris and provinces many individuals tied to secret societies were captured, with most found to be discharged insurgents. Gen Lahitte told the Assembly favorable England negotiations on the Greek affair. German plans for a third Union move forward via Hanover. Austrian-Russian tensions rumored. Rome’s position uneasy as Cardinal commission handles affairs. Neapolitan Grenaghs catastrophe on June 18 crushes a barracks, causing hundreds of casualties.
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New Mexico Constituting Convention Adopts State Constitution
Advices from Santa Fe dated May 25 report a convention held May 13 formed and promulgated a constitution for the state of New Mexico. The document defines boundaries, prohibits slavery, and to take effect July 1. An election for legislature is set in fifteen days, with two Senators and a Representative to soon take seats. Potential Governor and Senate candidates are named, with Hugh N. Smith likely to win a House seat. The note includes a Boston Post reader’s reminiscence and a Fredonia Press boast of composing speed.
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Henry Connelly
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A. W. Reynolds
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R. H. Wightman
Hugh N. Smith
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