Arrival of Japanese Embassy to San Francisco 1860
The Japanese embassy from the Powhatan voyage arrived March 27 from Honolulu and April 3 in San Francisco. Four dignitaries led by two principal admirals and a council, with an entourage of 16 officers and 3 interpreters accompanied by 52 subordinates. Twenty thousand dollars was allocated for their entertainment, and San Francisco hosted a grand reception on the 7th.
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Ydate Saar Branginoce
Sani Francisco
Huperor
Powhatan Arived
Honolulu March Ltd
Phé
United ‘States
San Francisco
United States
Panama
Japan
Atlantic
Sacramento
California
Overland Pony Express
Two Oceans
Rocky Mountains
Pony Express
National Intelligencer
Election judge claim misstates Wisconsin vote truth
The Compiler mocks the claim that Democrats won by at least 5,000 in Wisconsin while the actual result shows cross-party support for a conservative judge. It notes Whigs Americans and moderates backed the winner and questions the neighbor’s honesty.
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Judge
Wisconsin
Gas Works progress and local notices
The article reports progress on a gas works project with a contractor pushing forward and pipes laid, plus the gas house underway and expected to be completed in summer. It also details burglary at Mr James Prency’s Baltimore street home, a cellar theft at Mr Yount’s, and assorted local notices about advertisements, elections, and community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Prency
Baltimore
Linawan Society of Pennsylvania College Thanks Donors
The Horticultural Committee reports a resolution passed unanimously at the last Linawan Society meeting in April 1860 thanking donors who provided teams tools and labor free of charge to repair walks and beautify the campus. Signed by J W Boru Da Tressler and J B Fox as committee members.
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Linawan Society of
Pennsylvania College
Lin’ Uwan Society
Doings of the Court and other notes in a 19th century press
A broad report from the court opens with verdicts in several cases including Daniel Loshellye and Henry Wants on an appeal from a Justice of the Peace for labor balance, a guilty verdict for removing a line-tree, and mixed outcomes in Com. vs Stover Craig and Nathan Lewis. Also noted are tavern license grants and miscellaneous items: a Pope of Rome year’s age and wealth of Peter Pence contributions, a case of elder abuse in Springfield, a Philadelphia dwelling fire with theft, a railroad sleeping-car incident, and military scale estimates for a China expedition. The piece closes with war news from Sebastopol, harbor changes, and postwar rebuilding efforts in Russia.
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Daniel Loshell
Henry Wants
Justice of the Peace
S. Sohn Eckenrode
Samuel Sheets
Adam Artz
John Sildebrand
Reuben Stahl
Jacob Stover
Henry Craig
Stover
Craig
Nathan Lewis
Jacob Craig
Mary Bluebaugh
Eastern
Common Pleas
John B. Roffmean
David Diehl
Shocking Death in Monallen Township Fire Vehicle Tragedy
Shocking notice reports the sudden death of Benpen Wa, son of Joan Bernver, of Monallen township. He was riding for a load near Papertown when youths on his wagon caused the team to bolt. He was thrown under the wheels and died by 1:30 pm. Burial occurred at Bender's Church.
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Wa, Benpen
Joan Bernver
Monallen Township
Papertown
Cumberland County
Mr. Bender
Ilis
Bender
Wasmisatox
Johnson
National Hotel
Frederick County
Maryland
House of Congress
Francis Thomas
Frederick
Washington
Henry Clay
Emmitsburg Female Primary School Exhibition Captivates
In Emmitsburg last week a Female Primary School Exhibition impressed visitors and local Society with tasteful decor, refined readings, and vocal and instrumental performances. Miss Jenen spoke of the Past Present and Future, Miss Herrin offered a reminiscence of the Past, and Miss Olans delivered an apostrophe to the Moon. The editor praises the teachers and the charming young ladies for their disciplined display and hopes the scholars accept the warm compliments of the admirer Henry Cuayroy.
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Emmitsburg
Shees
la MA
Shanger
Hinry Cuayroy
Disunion in Congress and European War Clouds
A Northern paper denounces Democratic disunion aims in Congress while noting European tensions, prep for possible conflicts, and advances in rapid communications from San Francisco to the East. A Kentucky orphan asylum poisoning incident and a Canal Street fire destroying twenty buildings are also reported.
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Canal Street
Whitehill
N. Y
Telegraph and Express
Recommendation for Dr Davin Carn as County Superintendent
An official urges the county school directors to appoint Davin Carn of York Springs as County Superintendent of Common School at the May meeting. Carn has over sixteen years teaching experience in York Cumberland and Adairs counties and is praised for his method and abilities to lead the position.
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Epirox
Davin Carn
York Springs
York
Cumberland
Adairs
Farenp
Epucarion
Prominent 1860s political endorsements from Berwick and Franklin
A series of letters urge strong candidates for Clerk of the Courts and Sheriff roles, recommending Join M. Wolr of Berwick and Jacob F. Lownn of Franklin township. The items reference the Covode Investigating Committee, Democratic editors, and political maneuvering, followed by local notices of notable deaths and incidents from Washington to Pittsburgh and Portland.
Potatoes and Crops Talk at Menallen Club Meeting
The Menallen Agricultural Club discussed potato planting methods and seed selection with farmers like C. Gnirsy Sen J Rovarzaun Prestvenr and W B Winsor sharing experiences. They debated corn depth planting rotation clover in wheat and the use of a Ray's Improved National Reaper and Mower. The meeting adjourned to April with next topics on small fruits and pear culture.
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Tatoes
C. Gnirsy
J. Rovarzaun
Prestvenr
Ftermer
Somerset County
Adams County
W. B. Winsox
C. Gerst
Sonomax Bexper
Wilson
Solomon Beyoin
CO. Griesr
D. D. Grrv
Etris
Ray
John Burkholder
Prest
I. W. Cook
Weeting
Pye
Mexican peace efforts and a false Vera Cruz scare
The Vera Cruz dispatch says Mr. McLane was warmly received on return and foreign ministers may invite him to help broker peace in Mexico. A false report claimed Vera Cruz fell and ships sunk, leading to grand salutes and arches being prepared. Carvajal used the telegraph to feed the scam while a San Martin operator was coerced at gunpoint. Edward Ried, convicted in Charleston for highway robbery, faces hang on June 30. Cass, at 78, is said to have never tasted liquor.
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Mexico
Vera Cruz
New Orleans Picayune
McLane
Miraemon
Carvajal
San Martin
Praox
Trikves
Edward Ried
Charleston
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