Violence and Bloodshed in Kansas War Receives Reports
Independence dispatch reports lethal clashes as pro and anti slavery factions clash near Bull Creek and Lawrence. Skirmishes, arrests, and territorial patrols escalate with proclamations by Gov. Shaunes and mobilization of Free State and pro slavery forces amid rising casualties and rumors of captures.
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Daytime trunk mix up leads to ham discovery in theft case
Two Lancaster citizens, returning from the Cincinnati Convention, were detained in Bellefontaine on suspicion of a daylight robbery after a heavy trunk revealed only ham. The incident followed an overnight stay in Dayton and a later arrest near Bellefontaine. Immigrant arrivals at Castle Garden in New York fill the scene with ships from Liverpool Leghorn Bremerhaven and more reporting 1759 passengers in total.
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Dogs among Sheep A Fearful Attack in School Room
The Cleveland Herald reports a violent dog attack in Orange township where a mid sized dog owned by Mr. Flonvywell bit six children in a school room. A girl was wounded and the dog was killed by a passerby after being kept chained near winter and spring. A.M.M. Talayd confirms the boy was among the bitten as neighbors cleaned the house and fears of rabies arise until animals shown not mad are determined.
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Falsehood and Credulity and a Counterfeiting Chase
A Brooklyn sermonizer boasted of a staged inheritance scheme by a supposedly converted girl. The tale unraveled when the pastor exposed the liar, while a Buffalo counterfeiter fled from officers after passing a bogus bill and swallowing it to avoid capture. Police seized cash and a gold watch. the suspect was held for Rochester.
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Connecticut Legislature Chooses Dixon in Mixed Senate Fight
Report details a disputed election where James Dixon was chosen by both chambers but Charles J. McCurdy faced rivals. Ex-Governor Dalton was later elected, provoking a House vote clash over Dixon’s credentials and potential revocation of prior actions. The debate centers on legislative power to reopen completed elections.
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Omnibus Coaches and Kansas Civil War News
An advertisement promotes second hand coaches offered at one third price. Reports discuss Mr MittMoxe's American party nomination stance and Kansas events amid rising tensions, including fires, troop influx, and a looming civil war. Observations note Missouri Compromise repeal, Daniel Besler’s Kansas visit, and local civic actions in Easton and Philadelphia.
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Ever Green Cemetery Rules and a Buckanan Platform Endorsement
An 19th century notice discusses Ever Green Cemetery interment procedures with a new dig and remove rule effective June next, urging cleanliness to avoid foul air. It also reports Mr Buckasan endorsing a Democratic platform as a representative aligned with the party.
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Annexation debate and economic notes from the Mobile Daily Register
A Mobile Daily Register writer argues for the annexation of Nicaragua to the United States, noting Southern support and New Orleans interest in Welker and accomplices. The piece also covers political maneuvering over Brooks, trade forecasts, specie imports, ship gold cargoes, price declines in foods, a pickpocket incident on a New York Central train, and May emigration stats.
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Deserter from Party Amid Senate Clash and Calamities
The Boston era report notes Senator from Maine Haulin resigning from the Democratic party over Missouri Compromise issues and Cinvinati endorsements. It recounts Sumner Brooks clash, California murder of King, vigilante and revolutionary tribunal actions, and San Francisco defense. It mentions secessionist convention in New York, Fremont among favorites, a Masonic procession, and Philadelphia welcoming Filmore. An accidental syrup drowning in Baltimore and a shooting death near Roxbury are described along with Kansas upheaval.
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Political Crosscurrents Stir Philadelphia Convention Debate
A Philadelphia Convention debate centers on nominating a capable conservative statesman to unite anti Nebraska forces. The Franklin Repository and New York Tribune endorse Judge McLean of Ohio as the ideal crisis leader, citing his public service record and integrity. Breckinridge features as Democratic VP hopeful from Kentucky. Public indignation meets after Sumner assault with strong resolutions in Philadelphia. Fire destroys the steamer City of Newark. three tugs aid but several died. The Grand Turk boiler explosion near Longueil results in many deaths and injuries.
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Fillmore Buchanan and McLean in U S Presidential Contention
The Boston Journal notes a three-way Republican duel between Fillmore Buchanan and McLean with hints of a possible McLean nomination. It discusses Democratic concerns over foreign policy resolutions and cites Benton Douglass Cass and the President praising Buchanan at a Washington ratification event. It also outlines Buchanan's career from Pennsylvania birth in 1795 to Senate, Secretary of State, and ministerial posts.
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