Peace Prospects and Mormon Admission Debates
Letters from Utah through July 10 affirm earlier advice and describe Mormons returning from Provo East Lake City with limited transport, needing weeks to reach shelter. Brigham Young and followers seek Union admission to expand polygamy rights, while Gentiles suffer, sleeping outdoors. A looming test of loyalty and a Payton kidnap writ threaten law, amid a New Orleans duel between Capt Howell and Major Henry with multiple shots fired and injuries.
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Ar. Dotson
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Wadsworth
Fark Bridger
New Orleans
Lartiontars
Bee
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Haney
Major Monry
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Ur. Towall
Major Heney
Heary
Singular Recuscitation from Drowning Surprises Family
William Sabin of Springfield saw his son fall from a log into Oonn dage creek. The boy lay underwater for twelve to fifteen minutes and appeared lifeless when removed. An hour later he revived and recovered after medical aid, an extraordinary case of resuscitation following near drowning.
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William Sabin
Springfield
Oonndage Creek
Flo
Lreatha
Iria
Caught a Tartar and the Burglar at Barras Home
A Cincinnati burglar, William Walker, confronted by Mr. Charles Barras and armed with a revolver, agreed to stay while Barras dressed, and was escorted to a police station. Walker claimed service with Gen. Walker’s force in Nicaragua and refused to name his lodging. The Wellington correspondent notes Gen. Cus’s wealth and frugal life, with son-in-law Lodyerd managing a Detroit estate amid vast wealth. St Louis fear and wax figures scene alarm residents as coroner investigates murdered-looking children found in vacant Boston houses.
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Charles Barras
Harens
Willliam’ Walker
Ferca
Walker
Nicaragua
Lewis Coss
Weelington
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Cus
Lawvily
Decruit
Michigan
Vaaily
Lodyerd
Detroit
Epidemic and California News From The West
Reports from Virginia describe a deadly epidemic with dysentery causing many deaths in Penticton County and surrounding towns, with letters noting the deep impact on families and ongoing spread. California and Atlantic telegraph advances are celebrated, with details on gold rush news, political contests, and a dramatic upgrade in long distance communication.
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Virginia
Penticton
Franklin
County Star
Martha McCoy
Yso
Dunkle
Isaac Fliva
Towo
Campbell Masters
Philip Bible
Romney
Cabin Run
McPherson Named in Seventeenth District Nomination
The Franklin County delegation and allies endorse Bowann McPherson of Adams County as the People's candidate for Congress in the Seventeenth District. They contrast his integrity and scholarship with Burnay, urging robust support for McPherson's electoral triumph in October. A Fayetteville Seminary notice and York hoax report accompany local civic items.
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Nwart McFlnnson
Congress
Lima Diviin
Dov‘tering
Bite
Franklin Repository and Transcript
Seventeenth
Congressional District
Adaug
Reanklin
Pullan
Bedford
Juniata
Eowann McPillinson
Adams County
McPherson
Texas
Pennsylvania
McPranson
Philadelphia Bulletin
Ocofaedam
Nasspapera
Ous
Subuioe
Friends of Freedom
Burnay
Washington politics and local concerns mix in distressing times
A Victorian broadside notes the Governor General’s salary against the U S President’s pay, criticizing indirect spending and calls for open salaries. It cites Congressional waste, urges reform, and names local figures such as Mr McPueasgan and Mr Rutley. It also reports a prison escape, a fire loss near Kennedy, and a Westminster Street complaint about roads and sidewalks.
Convention nominates McPherson for Congress in 1859 vote
Delegates from Franklin Adina Bedford and Fulton nominate Edward McPherson for Congress by viva voce ballot. Robison Jordan and Duffield receive other support, McPherson later declared the choice of the convention. The gathering plans a public publication and signals a strong campaign effort around the Atlantic Telegraph cable dispatch.
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David B. Robison
Pranklin
Picking
Edward McPherson
Adina
Ashvorn
Francis Jordan
Bedford
Fletcher
J. Duffield
Fulton
Ohal
Fragmented 19th century political rant and local incident notes
A long OCR fragment surveys government spending for the army, criticizes the Democratic party and President Buchanan, and cites political maneuvers in several states. It mentions military payrolls for 18,000 troops, Kansas appropriations, and the tripling of costs, alongside references to the Charleston Democratic National Convention and figures like James Buchanan. It also reports a bridge of misfortune with Sophia Reed’s amputation after an accident, a Philadelphia poisoning trial with mixed verdicts, and Missouri election results showing local Democratic gains and Republican minimal roles.
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Military Academy
West Point
Conetita
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Douglas
Buchanan
People’s Party
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Toby W. Forney
Trouson
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Ethiopia
James Budanay
Pinet
Philadelphia
Porney
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