Resignation of Utah Territory Chief Justice Amid Mormon Critique
A Utah Territory Chief Justice resigns amid claims Brigham Young leads the Mormon Church and dictates law. The article portrays the sect as viewing Gentiles as enemies and describes alleged abuses of private property and family law under church control, urging a civic response to counter the authority.
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Arrival of Rev. D A Wilson and Family from Africa
The Mary Caroline Ste venus arrived at Baltimore from Monrovia with Rev Dr Wainsos and family. Health declined due to African climate prompting return. Peace at Cape Palmas follows a 116 armed company sent by Governor Drayton with General Roberts in charge. Later reports from Nicaragua describe General Lockridge retreat and a steamship explosion with many deaths. County records fire destroys Lincoln county court range. Public notices include state Republican committee appointments listing numerous names.
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Serapiqui
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Panama
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Leekridge
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Memoir of Utah conflict and Brigham Young control
A judge from Utah Territory denounces Brigham Young and Mormon authority. He accuses church leaders of pardoning criminals, interfering with federal courts, and orchestrating murders of officials. He claims anti Mormon actions led to resignations and urges accountability by the Democratic Party.
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Warren, Pa
Ledger
Buchanan
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Utah Territory Letter Warns Against Lapses in Duty
Justice W. O. Degamonn writes from Utah Territory on March 30, 1857, urging acceptance of appointments despite dangers and criticizing Brigham Young as the sole lawgiver. He asks the recipient to trust officers in the territory and warns of a “withering curse” over the nation due to the territory’s institutions.
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Destructive Baltimore Fire Swallows Rows of Warehouses
A major blaze in Baltimore destroyed five-story warehouse blocks on the east side of Saint Charles Street near Lombard, consuming merchandise valued around 350000 with 294000 insured. Fifteen bodies were recovered from the ruins on Wednesday, and more may remain buried.
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Adams County Educational Convention Promotes School Reform
An Educational Convention met in Petersburg with Wm. B. Brandon as chairman and W. Beales as secretary. A committee drafted resolutions urging higher teacher qualifications, support for common schools, and continued county superintendent funding. The meeting praised Huntington Township’s school board and resolved to publish proceedings in local papers.
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Vast War News and State Moves Highlight Territory Matters
The Union reports on military orders to Gen Harney with sixteen infantry companies, detachments under Col Johnson and Taft Leavenworth, and possible moves toward the Chian Tadiang and Yenka territories. It covers Minnesota statehood plans, land donations for railroads, a Mobile cotton fire gift, appointments in Harrisburg and Nebraska, political party tensions, and westward population shifts toward Kansas and neighboring states.
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Brigham Young and Utah Crisis Threaten National Order
A Harrisburg Telegraph editorial urges harsh action against Brigham Young to enforce federal authority in Utah. It calls for sending a military force, threatening treason charges, and potentially hanging Young if resistance continues. The piece also notes naval preparations, China diplomacy, and ongoing tensions with Britain and Russia.
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