Gleanings of Foreign News from the Cambria
The European reports hoped a special minister, likely Mr Van Buren, would travel to St James's to settle the Oregon dispute. Parliament debates current affairs including Australia’s produce and Irish politics, with Ireland’s state described as alarming and reform plans discussed. News covers trade, markets, and a fatal sea collision near Doren reported from Atlantic commerce.
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New York
van Buren
Me. Polk
Foreign reports hint at shifting power and trade reforms
The Algerie notes a strong southward revival in Morocco’s domain and calls for upheaval. Berlin chatter predicts higher import duties on linen and cotton thread and new Prussian cotton mills. A Hungarian notice lists 200 Bohemian families to be moved in parcels of up to five, with sales at Bucharest.
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Berlin
Prussia
Bucharest
Death of Gen Jackson Reported at Hermitage
The Argus reports the death of General Andrew Jackson at the Hermitage on the Saturday prior at six o clock p m. The notice notes lingering illness and expected end with details from the Missouri Republican about his last hours and swelling from dropsy preceding death.
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Hermitage
North Western Clarette
Missouri Republican
Lehigh
Jackson
Smithland
Ohio
Nashville
Delegates Named At Mineral Point Democratic County Meeting
The Mineral Point Democrat reports Iowa County Democrats held the 24th inst meeting to choose delegates to the Territorial Convention. Delegates include Dennis Murphy Henry M. Billings Robert C. Foard Thomas Jenkins Albert W. Parris Beriah Brown William G. Rea John K. Sheldon. They nominated county and legislative tickets with Robert C. Hoard, Henry M. Billings and Dennis Murphy for the Legislature. The paper praises Mr Foard as a longtime Democrat and notes general harmony in the convention.
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Mineral Point
Dennis Murphy
Elenry M. Billings
Robert C. Foard
Thomas Jenkins
Albert W. Parris
Beriah Brown
William G. Rea
John K. Sheldon
Robert C. Hoard
Fleny M. Billings
Floard
House of Representatives
Milwaukee County Delegates Named for Territorial Convention
Delegates from Milwaukee County were selected at the Democratic Convention held in Peaizinville on the 14th. Named as delegates to the Territorial Convention on the 25th are H. N. Wells George H. Walker Egbert Moseley James Kneeland Curtis Reed Chaves H. Larkin Richard Reynolds Willing A. Barstow J. H. Kimball David Onium Benjamin Hunkins S. L. Putney George Paddock and two others not recollected. The convention urged D A Upham for the delegacy. Wheat prospects in western states show poor yields with minimal snow and spring drought hurting Wisconsin crops. prices may rise if harvest fails.
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Milwau
Peaizinville
H. N. Wells
George H. Walker
Egbert Moseley
James Kneeland
Curtis Reed
Chaves H. Larkin
Richard Reynolds
Willing A. Barstow
J. 11. Kimball
David Onium
Benjamin Hunkins
S. L. Putney
George, Paddock
D. A.J. Upham, Esq
Wisconsin river steamboat proves upper passage viable
The Maid of Iowa carried 40 tons and passengers up the Wisconsin to Point Ross despite ice limits. The voyage demonstrates river navigation feasibility, boosting lumber trade prospects and prompting discussion of protectionist policy and local tolls or booms to aid river traffic.
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Lowa
Wisconsin
Point Ross
Fort Winnebago
Polley
Maid of Iowa
Rand
Pinery
Spectator Stand Collapse At Horse Race Ends Calmly
A disastrous accident occurred at a recent race between Fashion and Peytonal as an upper stand collapsed under heavy crowds. Hundreds were injured with broken bones and severe bruises but no fatalities reported.
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Fashion
Peytonal
Stage proprietors advertise routes through the Territory
The notice praises Frink Waynen & Co of Chicago L. P. Saneun of Galena and Davis and Mone of Milwaukee inviting traveling public patronage. They boast reliable service on the best roads across fair and foul weather with punctual trips and well-appointed teams. The piece also rails at political hypocrisy and defends party principle over harmony.
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Frink, Waynen, & Co
Chicago
L. P. Saneun
Galena
Davis and Mone
Milwaukee
McKay and the Territories Denounce Congress Tyranny
A spirited critique argues Congress imposes meagre territorial funding and bans full legislation. It condemns August 1842 and 1848 provisions that suspend territorial sessions until funds exist, calling this a repudiation of rights and a parallel to George III's tyranny, urging defense of representation.
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Congress
Legislative Department
Flas Congress
McKay
George the Third
Continental Congress
Supreme Judge
Free trade sentiments draw English press into tariff debate
The article notes British editors and financiers favor free exchange with the United States and urge tariff reductions. It cites the London Chronicle arguing reduced tariffs benefit both nations, while Wisconsin factions debate protection and accuse opponents of robbing both sides. The piece implies broader Anglo American tariff alignments and political misdirection.
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Chronicle
Faglan
Father Bull
Jonathan
Liberal Party
England
America
Free trade and protection clash across English lines
The writer argues that British free trade advocates align with American whigs only in opposition to aristocratic monopolies. They claim the British government and ministers defend protection for landholders, while the common people suffer, and that true free traders are the oppressed masses, not royalty or nobility.
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England
N.Y
London
Free Trade America
Anti-Cora- Law League
Mugland
Great Batam
Mngland
Amenca
America
Sentinel
Hiis
Madison
National Intelligencer
Lagliud
Queen Vic
Robert Peel
John Ruseel
Duke of Wellington
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