Congress on Naval Merit and War Debates in Senate
The record describes sailors from the Gulf and Pacific theaters seeking two months pay and bounty law. It notes Navy committee discussions, proposals to reward naval officers, and calls to the Secretary of the Treasury for wartime expenditure accounts. A plan to aid industry and widen preemption is mentioned, along with debates on enlistment, funding, and anti vagabond measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexaor
Clay
Gulf and Patrie
Mrxteo
Daytor
Senate
Congress
Stockton
Stockton, At Would To Remirkeil
Kearney
Phere
Oftvert
Murder at the well and the famed trial in Whiterown
Readers are told of a grisly murder case involving John McAgrey and a woman described as missing. The narrative, told in a dramatic, period voice, covers the alleged assault, the victim’s remains found near a well, and public reaction to the sensational trial within Whiterown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TE Oclah
John McAgrey
Woda
USA
Leon
Rouge
Rouge Af Aetr
Segis
Debated Tariff Reform and Free Trade Beliefs Revealed
A lengthy 19th century political tract argues for reduced tariffs and free trade, contrasting Democratic and Whig positions. It urges tax reform to equalize burdens across states, highlights representation disparities in Congress, and calls for a revenue system based on property taxes rather than protective tariffs. The piece stresses states like New York and Wisconsin, and discusses the political stakes in national economic policy.
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Wang
Atreenty
Bob
Ansconbly
Mile Wowk
Wisconsin
Wisconan
New York
New
Massachusetts
Wien
Emi
Washington Monument construction notes and civic debates
A 1850 letter from Philadelphia and dispatches describe the Washington Monument site near the Potomac, its tower height, marble facing, and inscriptions. The writer laments urban sanitation, praises Dodge, notes congressional tensions over Union, cabinet changes, and travel routes from Washington to New York and Boston as letters from July 1849 and July 1850 reflect on national issues and progress.
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Clay
Washington
Erounas
Dodge
Ava
Tur
Wiscoimin
Guy Dodge
Union
Jon Lear
Amos
Gover
Fillmore
Seward
Gen Kong
Corinne Wie
Gen
Cuylor
Bulimore
Balpman
Sonarseet
Philadelphia
Witenent Philaddphia
Tiwane
Hava
New England
Boston
Mont
Charemown
Fragmented colonial city note on Boston and surrounding fortifications
The letter-like account describes Somerville Hill Cop 5 and historic sites around Boston including Cot a, Increase Mather tombs, Fort Warren, Fort George, and the quays near Fanewil Ball Market. It references Navy Yards, Asylums, churches, and urban disorder, with critique of streets and public order in a period voice.
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Somervle
Fanewil
Clee
Stats Hema
Jobs Hancock
Quincy
Dorchyser
Roxbury
Wijel
Philadelphia
Fragmented Political Commentary From A Northern Paper
Readable portions discuss rival papers in Madison and lingering debates on politics and freedom. Mentions Noghlor Wyn with perseverance, Janet Webster, and concerns over press influence, with broader questions about William Webster and Senate actions. Core notes center on press competition, freedom of opinion, and governmental trust.
Counterfeit Note Case Prompts Court Action in 1849
A report details a counterfeit note case with a suspect linked to a fraudulent $14 bill at a marine bank and a fake Faxtice figure. Officers recovered the note, noting the suspect lacks ties to any legitimate insurance company or issuer. The legal pursuit considers the counterfeit a worthless instrument, with attorneys predicting the counterfeiter may evade punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marne
Marnie
I Fire Incurance Company
Jty Sforno
Fortur
Ben
Geber
Anireteurance
Theresa
George Synth
Spanish quarters debate sparks regional coin reform
A report describes Congress and Post Office scrutiny of Spanish quarter dollars in the New York region. Officials consider reductions to 20 cents and merchants resist higher pricing while debates over coin value and circulation continue. Local merchants weigh adopting the new standard as a trial amid uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conran
Bern
Elise
Congress
York City
Berg
Debates on Territorial Plans and Non-Intervention
A dense political screed discusses the Doty and Taylor plans for territorial governance, urging non intervention and opposition to admitting new slave states. It critiques Congress power over state terms, condemns forced terms on other states, and defends Taylor as a diligent representative while warning against expanding slavery. It also cites cholera notes, floods, and minor local notices in the same column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Califone
Mili
Hhattus
Clay
Webster
Cass
California
Una
Bose
Congresa
Femyagh
United States
Rowenter Rentor
Confederacy
Interview of Dr Webster and Mr Littlefield Forgiveness Moment
An interview Saturday afternoon outside Dr Webster’s home, in the presence of jailor Mr Vindrewa, showed cordial exchanges. Dr Webster insisted on truth as a dying man, while Mr Littlefield expressed sorrow and duty in testifying, and both sides concluded with mutual forgiveness and a wish to see Mrs Littlefield. The piece also mentions the Laramonia diamond Lyphyi Noor and a balloon incident at Horse Rock, plus a brief excerpt from The Cincinnati Commercial about a deadly building scene and other assorted notices.
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State Street
Main Street
Fudge Prentiss
Msery
Central Railroad
Royafton
Johnaten
Berlin
Undville
Worthield
Eid
Bethel
Royalton
Reading
Moore
Joseph Mark
Dodge- Me
Musgrove
Mark
Saen
Frank
Dodgeville
Vaneral Point
Dr. Littlefield
Ref. Webster
Web Ler
Littlefiel
Dr. Webster
Vindrewa
Dr Webster
Webster
Sth
Bycantore Aleet
Canal
Tildet
Orfer
Board of Health
Mane c
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Cnet Congress
Washeton
King’ Wad
Deen Larter
Urns
Sii
Preaury
House Wits
Tanldings
Columbia
Brown
Bredy
Mr Morse
Forstiahin
Grest Ibundanee
Das Pauscoa Sunier
Ambrose G. Howard
Whiterown
Lamin
Concebon Narsion
Waudsson
Waesday
Aus
Phe Cataw Hanns
Thiecamy Anoef Voor
Washington Monument
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Jhove Tre
Machle
Walla
Caraceis
Hosrow
Taly
Yours
Statesman
Madison
Pabune
Janet Webster
de Veilmer
State Department
Mr. Webster
Caul Om
Yaew
Calforma
Countiiaiione
Dristy
Adenamun
Taylor
Taylor Dair
Aii
Bova
Esiilor
Wyaconman Express
RC Winthrop
Daniel Webster
Purtamrunysta
Sra
Wahham
Bahia
Banque Channing of
van Franc
Les Fant Hevet
Balam
Ieawn Bintis
Mathere
North
Milwaukee
Chalta
Harvard
Noutier
Anoter
Anil
Su Thy ‘Iret
Lenrninpe
Fredlay
Ui Tose
Bidvony
Sunide
Heaton Tyne
Aveun Dirt
Mareuytte Couity
Wis
Uitus Indien Sihure
Urey
Connecticut
Thenormova Coxt
Laramonia
Brrual
Punyaub
England
Golconda
Paris
Powerin
Firtac
Buffalo
Bewon Tribune
Adila
Finn
Ani
Mm Michio
Usees
Coldwater
Lee
Chicago
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