Whig plan backs Gen Winfield Scott for presidency
Forty Whig legislators urge friends across Pennsylvania to consider Gen Winfield Scott as a presidential candidate. They praise his military leadership and civil service, contrast with Locofoco attacks, and endorse Gov. John tston’s renomination, predicting unity for a June state convention nomination.
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Pennsylvania
Gen. Scott
Winfield Scott
Polk
Marcy
Vera Cruz
Cerro Gordo
Cherrabusco
Montezumeas
Johnston
Wm. F. Johnston
Commonwealth
Editorial exchange on Free Banking and Ledger stance
Harrisburg debate over the General Banking law continues with editorials and letters. The Warren Ledger reports shifting editorials from opposition to cautious support, suggesting factional pressure and possible cramming by officials. Strong language accuses the Senior of toadying and admits past support for free banking if needed.
Ledger's stance sparks clash over proof and fairness
A reader column challenges a local paper's tone and asserts the Ledger is right part of the time. The writer notes readers distrust eager certainty and praises honesty in admitting errors while urging scrutiny of proof and claims.
Pennsylvania Legislature Acts and Proposals Across Chambers
In the Senate on March 4 Ives read a bill for the relief of Condersport Academy. In the House Rhey presented a supplement to incorporate the Pittsburg Kittanning and Warren Railroad. Bills passed first readings for Warren and Brokenstraw Plank Road, Wrightsville plot filings, and various county and municipal measures. On March 5 the Senate considered a banking bill advisory report. By March 12 the House advanced the Department of Education bill with amendments. The piece notes tunneling progress near Staunton with only 500 of 4000 feet completed as rock softens.
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Senate
Ives
Condersport Academy
Rhey
Pittsburg, Kittanning and Warren Railroad Company
Warren and Brokenstraw Plank Road Company
Wrightsville
Rontilla
Potter County
New York State Line
Pittsburgh
Clarion River
Coudersport Academy
Jackson Township
Pike
Reid
Erie
Edinboro’ Plank Road
M’kean
Erie and Sunbury Railroad
Mr. Scofield
Alexander M' Dowell
Venango County
M'Kesa
Warren
Pine Grove
Columbus
Warren Co
Warren County
Mercer County
Said
Crawford County
Decatur
Allegheny River
Scofield
Culbertsons
Warren, Jefferson
Venango
Sheffield
Tioneste Creek
Youngsville
Walker
Judiciary Committee
House
Sugar Grove
Deerfield
Department of Education
Jackson
Legislative Struggles Loom Over Tax and Reform Bills
A long letter from March 7 critiques the Illinois House of Representatives session. It notes low productivity with a four hour day and debates over a six hour workday for three dollars. It highlights opposition to the General Banking Law and a bill to abolish the Canal Commissioners board in favor of a single Superintendent of public works, amid accusations of political maneuvering and patronage. The writer mentions Revenue Commissioners meeting, Warren County assessments, and a new judgment confession bill aimed at reducing costs for defendants and avoiding excessive legal costs.
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Hannisnene
Friesa Cowan
House of Representatives
Senate
Board of Canal Commissioners
Jonah
Warren County
Warren
Senator Davis and Butler Portraits in the Senate Chamber
The speaker describes Honest John Davis of Massachusetts and A. P Butler of South Carolina seated at the central desks, noting Davis as a prominent figure and Butler’s resemblance to a Pottsville lawyer. The observer remarks on Bartholomew’s white hair and red face as he tends to the shrine of Bacchus.
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South Carolina
Pottsville Pa
Your Place
B. Bartholomew
Butler
Bacchus
Nobu
Senator Benton and Foreign Commerce Debates in Senate
The passage describes Senator Benton from Missouri speaking on Pacific Railroad policy and related commerce issues. It contrasts his bold, commanding manner and use of classical allusions with remarks about colleagues and political shifts, noting the coming Whig replacement and future candidacy of John Q. Adams for the lower house.
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Chadnezzar
W. Jones
Senate
Thomas H. Benton
Missouri
House
Pacific Rail Road
China
Baltic
California
Coral
Pacific
Revesve Commissioners Set to Work in State Board
The Pennsylvania Telegraph reports the current Board of Commissioners presided by William Williamson in Bickel's absence. Williamson leads the sessions with dignity while examining property values in the counties. The body is described as labor focused, issuing circulars and holding two sessions daily with minimal debate.
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Pennsylvania Telegraph
Board of Commissioners
Gen. Bickel
Wim. Williamson
Williamson
Toasts and satire greet Pennsylvania lawmakers in Washington
A Pittsburgh Post account relays playful anecdotes from the Pennsylvania Legislature's Washington visit. It includes quips about John H. Walker and James Thompson, noting Erie senator's early “flooring” by a sharp remark. The piece ends with data on the Western Penitentiary's inmate count of 153.
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Pittsburgh Post
Pennsylvania
Washington
National Capitol
Post
John H. Walker
James Thompson
Judge Thompson
Penn. Senate
Erie
National Congress
W., Flatt
T'. Sharp
Erie Observer
School discipline at Acade my under Mr Lakin
The Inquirer reports two or three instances of dancing and card playing among students at the academy, purportedly unsupervised, and promptly prohibited when observed. The school, under Mr Lakin, is described as unusually prosperous and likely to remain so while he directs it.
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Lakin
Pigeon Shooting Buzz Rises Among Sportsmen
In a lively LF War scene sportsmen stay busy with pigeon shooting as flocks multiply. Every sizeable bird draws a Nimrod style hunter, reflecting keen amateur contests and growing local interest in the sport.
Portrait Painter Merrill Opens Studio at Tan ner's Block
The Gedman Merrill, a portrait painter, announces himself at Tanner's block and offers to do various arts. He showed specimens and claims skill since he made Theophilus sit for a portrait, though Theophilus is described as homely. The writer jokes about the potential if Merrill could transform a good-looking subject.
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Gedman
Merrill
Tanner's Block
Theoph
Telegraph Office Moves to Watson & Davis Block
After this week the Telegraph Office plans to occupy Watson and Davis's new brick block in the first right hand door on the head of the stairs on the second story.
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Watson & Davis
April Godey issue features intertwined verse and art
The notice promotes Godey for April with April beauty and ornate embellishments. It highlights Searching the Scriptures and other sections in Lady's Book and the Mail, offered at 350 percent in advance.
Bed that wakes a sleeper at a fixed hour proposed for Great Exhibition
The article notes a Paris mechanic’s idea for a bed that tilts to wake the sleeper at a chosen time, using a clock-work contrivance to trigger the incline. It humorously warns of a possible nose-breaking mishap and jokes about two people in bed together. It mentions Henry Clay’s New York reception and a four-hundred-lady kiss at Niblo’s theater, highlighting public curiosity and toughness.
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Ax Atcarm
Paris
Henry Clay
Rachel
Niblo’s
New York
Clay
Eli
Indian Department appropriations for 1852 funds
The document lists 1852 appropriations for the Indian Department covering contingencies and treaty obligations. Allocations include Superintendent and agents 34000, sub agents 13500, interpreters 16500, clerks, agencies, presents to Indians 45000, provisions 141800, various tribes and regions with specified amounts, totaling 875940.
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Indian Department
St. Louis
Dodo Western Territory
Saginaw
N.Y
New York
Missippi
Missouri
Pension Appropriation Bill for Revolutionary Pensions
The appropriation totals 2 151 900 for Revolutionary and other pensions ending June 30 1852. It covers Revolutionary pensions under act of March 18 1813 widows and orphans acts of 1836 1848 widows acts 1838 1843 1844 1818 half pay pensions widows acts 1813 and 12 16.
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United States
Interior Secretary rejects assignment of bounty land warrants
March 16 Late news reports the Interior Department declining to assign bounty land warrants under existing law and stating the law must be applied as written. Additional items note Generals Wool and Twiggs added to the Military Asylum site commission. In Richmond John Minor Botts nominated unanimously by Whigs for Congress. Judge Benjamin Wade elected to the U S Senate in Ashtabula County election with 44 votes to 34 for Paine and 7 blank.
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Wasmxetox
Secretary of the Interior
Wool and
Twiggs
Richmonn
John Minor Botts
Congress
Whigs
Richmond
Coumnus
Benj. Wade
Ashtabula Co
U. S. Senate
Wade
Paine
Union of How land Aspinwall and George Law steamers
A union formed between How land Aspinwall and George Law lines to run steamers between New York Jamaica Havana Chagres and from Panama to Monterey San Francisco and Oregon semi monthly. Mission to sail from New York to San Francisco in thirty days. Mr Clay plans to leave Havana for New Orleans directly.
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New York
Maancu
Howland & Aspinwall
George Law
Jamaica
Iavana
Chagres
Panama
Monterey
San Francisco
Oregon
N. York
Clay
Havana
New Orleans
Treaty Negotiations Strain Senate Clínches Ratification Likely
Wasutxorox reports the Central American Treaty with Guatemala negotiated by Mr. Squire has been greatly modified yet expected to be ratified. Papers for Mr Curtis replacing Mr Ewbank were issued Thursday but withdrawn as Curtis won’t accept. Goodrich nomination as Consul to Paris laid on the table after debate and later confirmed. Remaining nominations approved except one. Senate to adjourn sine die tomorrow. Edward Johnson of the Intelligencer to edit the Richmond Whig.
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Senate
Squire
Guatemala
Curtis
Ewbank
G. Goodrich
Paris
Edward Johnson
The
Intelligencer
Richmond Whig
Minnesota Arrives Puicapecoma News and Local Incidents
The barque Minnesota from Rio Janeiro arrived this morning in Puicapecoma, sailing with the U S brig Brandywine toward the river Plate. Charles Aitkin’s son James C Aitkin, of Cleveland, Ohio, died aboard the Minnesota. The fugitive case court session was packed and aims to close today. Langdon of the Mobile Advertiser denies Havana consul rumor. Dr Fisher a Native American is elected mayor of Camden New Jersey.
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Minnesota
Rio Janeiro
River Plate
Rio
James C. Aitkin
J. C. Aitkin
Cleveland
Ohio
Langdon
Mobile Advertiser
Havana
Fisher
Amercan
Camden
N. J
Ballot Deadlock Halts Senate Election After 18 Votes
In Boston on March 12, Sumner fell eight votes short on the 18th ballot for U S Senator and balloting was postponed for a week. Joseph K Hays, a white man, bound over for trial in aiding the late fugitive slave rescue. Seven held for trial, three discharged. examination ends.
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Boston
U.S
Sumner
Joseph K. Hays
Post Office Appropriation Bill Details and Miscellany
The itemized post office bill lists allocations for mail transport in California and Oregon, steamship contracts from New York to Bremen and Havre, Isthmus Panama service, postmaster salaries, and various supplies. Included are odd notes about a Cincinnati chancery suit and short humor quips.
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California
Oregon
New York
Southampton
Bremen
Ocean Steam Navigation Company of
Havre
Isthmus
Panama
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Harrisburg
Cowan
Ledger
Ree Banking
Democrat
Legislature
Geyer
Benton
T. Sharp
Collector Greely
Mr. Otis
Daniel Webster
Allen
Webster
Haven
Western Penitentiary
Home Matters
Iowa
Iowa Statesman
Cedar Township
Fort Madison
Post Office
Fanny Darnsmouth
Chancery
Cincinnati
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