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Adams Sentinel

Location

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1858

Page

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Niagara Recaptures Africans Aboard Niagara In Monrovia Run

The Niagara reported to have brought the recaptured Africans to Monrovia after leaving Charleston on September 18. The ship sailed from New York September 12 and arrived at Monrovia on November 6, with 200 survivors from 271 Africans taken aboard at Charleston. The freed captives received clothing and supplies from the American Consulate as they were landed.

United States Beyenty Africae Deus Niagara Dota Chaunces Bachoumancer New York Afrien Chauncey Modrovin Charleston Monravia Porta Grande Port Brava Monrovia Suriery

Reverse of Fortune: Widow Selina Scinson’s fall from fashion

The tale recounts Selina Scinson once among New York’s chicest widows living on Chambers Street who declined into poverty and vagrancy. Her decline worsened after abandonment by relatives, ending with her found death in a Watts Street basement.

Nese York Selina Scinson Chambers Street Warty Street the Herald Dacessed Otsenra Stingwu Disuaro

Earnest Appeal for Papers and Railroad Opening Report

An earnest appeal pleads debt repayment from patrons to Australia South East News, urging immediate remittance by mail. It notes the opening of the railroad covered with praise, reporting visitors from abroad impressed by the town and its hospitality, while Mayor Swann of Baltimore could not attend due to official duties.

Amoss Lilliants Wade Swann Baltimore The Toad

Railroad Excursions From Gettysburg to Hanover

Gettysburg Railton Company officers announce Thursday excursion trains between Gettysburg and Hanover. Depart Gettysburg at 9 o clock in the morning, return at 12 30 and noon 5, depart 12 46 in the afternoon, return about 7 that evening. Round trip tickets cost 30 cents.

Gettysburg

Change of Schedule and Local Notices in Pennsylvania

The Northert Railroad changes affect travel to Baltimore and York with trains shifting times. Balt more mail and eastern mails open at stated hours. Local lectures by Rev Dr Bortenres and Mr Bortuwres to speak at St James and Presbyterian Church. A White Owl shot by a Sherry son, and state finances show receipts 4,789,778 with expenditures 3,778,397 leaving a balance near 200,000. taxes may fall. public works aimed to ease finances.

Northert Parsons Baltimore Qarrisburg Comesh Larrisburgy York Nrgisburg, &c Gattysburg Baltmore Baltimore Mail Florida Mey Sam Jsaner Grean Ea Tony Floris

Gettysburg Railroad Opening Beset by Weather Splendor

A grand Gettysburg celebration marked the arrival of Baltimore and Philadelphia Railway delegates and York Hanover contingents. Large crowds, military displays, and a civic procession filled Center Square as residents welcomed the new link, despite earlier weather delays and planning hiccups. The Baltimore delegation later toured Pennsylvania College with Band performances and an impromptu lecture, ending with a festive town procession and a serenade.

Gettysburg Est. Jaeng Garkiels Street Shimyers Independent Blues Uapr Busninr York Hanover Bannyn Fran York and Hinovur Adelphia Brotherly Toye Republic Philadelphia Philiadelphia Traltimore Baltimore Tolland Tennsylvania College MeQmnan Baroner

Who Told the Truth on the Congressional Clash

A late 19th century review argues that the opposition claimed discord between the President and cabinet, while administration papers denied it. It cites alleged extravagant spending, revenue measures, and tariff disputes, noting tensions between President Buchanan and Secretary Cobb and debates over the Kansas issue and international incidents.

Bushman Cobb

Secretary of War Notes Pacific Peace and Texas Conflict

The Secretary of War speaks on permanent peace by treaty with Indians in the Pacific region and notes the Texas war may be long and intense. He highlights Utah army operations and insubordination in that territory as a concern requiring force, and remarks on nearly ten million dollars disbursed by the Quartermaster. He urges payment of state volunteer service claims and reports projected reduced expenditures for the next year, barring further large needs to quell other hostilities.

Pacific Texas Quartermaster’s Department Congress

Cargo of Slaves Landed Near Saint Andrews Sound Georgia

Savagnan reports that the Wanderer evaded the vigilant patrols and landed a cargo of slaves near Saint Andrews Sound west of Brunswick. A portion of the cargo was later sent north on a steamer along the Sitills river.

Georgia Savagnan Saint Andrews Sound West Brunswick Sitills

Foreign affairs strain over Central America policy noted

In a speech on the resolution, Senator Olingwan criticized Britain for adopting the Monroe doctrine in Central America, accusing it of disregarding the Clayton-Bulwer treaty and threatening to hold the Bay Islands and Mosquito protectorate. The administration warns against rushing abrogation while negotiations continue and expects possible redress over incidents with the steamer Washington.

Olingwan Great Britain America Bay Islands Har Mosquito Muuch Mora Central America Congress Ssonte Shoul Washington State Department Nicaragua House Cueytown Navy

Warrants issued for Swan's Georgia Lotteries arrests

New York police issued warrants on Saturday for the arrest of all parties connected with Swan's Georgia Lotteries and for advertising Swan's papers. Many arrests have been made, but principals are at large. A requisition will be sent for the arrest of Mr Swan. Also reports on a fatality at a Troy nail factory, piracy accusations on Lake Erie shores, a suicide by Miss Anne Morrow, and tax and political notes from San Francisco and Virginia.

New York Swan Georgia Lotteries Mies Anne Morrow Hee Jover Mies Morrow Iris Mas Murrow Win White Amanda Platt Hartford Con Waite Washington Thi City Ger Stevenson Broadway Sheriff Chamberlain King Witte NYP. Times

The Great Republic Monthly magazine launch in New York

A skeptical notice on Messia Oaksmith & Co publication The Great Republic Monthly praising its paper printing and illustrations while noting contributions from Henry J Brent. The piece expresses high hopes for the magazine to reach a top position among current periodicals.

The Great Republic Monthly Messia, Oaksmith & Co New York Provo Yerra Henry J. Brent Wang

A British Visit to US Vessels Sparks Tense Exchange

A Times correspondent reports a British frigate demanded to search a US ship after it boarded the Washington. Lt. McIntosh warned of retaliation if British officers persisted, asserting US ships alone would judge visits or searches entering American ports.

Washington Sim Juan del Nore Valurous Melutoot Roanoke New York Times Witcer McIntosh Bir W.C. Aldham Valori Grosa Veseda United States Forke Mccintosh Seath

Rumors of War Debate Cloud Central America Tensions

Des Moines dispatch reports cautious mood over possible war message to Congress. British steamer Washington boarded by officers prompts explanation. Commodore McIntosh cites British restraint. Greytown residents seek Nickr independence with British support under consideration.

Great Britain Warwington Central America Congress Willement Committee On Cha House Comandore McIntosh Washington Aldium Upg Weaveh Wm. Gore Moseley Bir Gare Ouseley Luis Greytown Gore Overley Sommodore McTntosh ofGver Frank

Letters from the Niagara report res Capture Africans in Liberia

Letters from the Niagara describe rescued Africans sent home by the government and treated well on board the frigate. Liberia’s president visited the ship. weapons were borrowed from stores. Napoleon’s emigration system persisted on the African coast, with agents seeking new calmed routes. British cruisers watched American vessels near the coast, raising tensions. Also noted: a man abducted a Hartford woman and was later jailed in Hartford after a chase ending in New York. A Newburyport boy died after a needle injury to the knee joint.

Liberia New York Rics Niagara Libesia Nemple Freaeitieng Tocusas Ceast

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