Inaugural Address of the President and Nation’s Duty
The speech presents a pledge to faithfully execute the office, preserve the Constitution, seek unity, and address the slavery dispute through popular sovereignty. It argues for strict constitutional construction, defense of the Union, prudent finance, reform of land and tariff policies, and peaceful international relations while contemplating Pacific defense routes and territorial ethics.
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Thiatas
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Hamen
Congress
Suchy
Tyri
Union
California
Pacific
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Atlantic States
Explosion and unrest cross nation and territory scenes
Late from Kansas reports the Legislative Council condemning outrage on Gov Gen tu ly reenlation while the House supports Sherred. A law to punish rebellion with death passes both chambers. Territorials hunt Capt Walker. election law tied to census and future constitutional convention. A dramatic Fulton Street explosion in New York causes panic but little property damage. Also notes the death of Thomas Magrudar, linked to Uncle Tom's Cabin, and a Norfolk widow frightened to death by a house affray.
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Tu Ly
Geary
Tecumach
Walker
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Pulton Street
New York
Fulton Street
Broadway
Todianapolis Ind
Thomas Magrudar
Turnpike Proposal Connects Gettysburg to Waynesboro
TH Adams Sentinel urges public notice on a proposed Turnpike linking Gettysburg area with the existing road to Waynesboro. The letter stresses regional interest for residents in the western portion of the county and Franklin County neighbors over the hill and asks the Waynesboro steward to publish and call attention to the matter.
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Fonmitsburg
Waynesboro
Franklin County
Adams
Pam
Avery Presox
Converse
Taxation Equalization Debated by Board at Turrisburg
Board of Revenue Commissioners debates Adams county real estate valuation as equalization moves proceed. Motion to add 91.151 to realty valuation is defeated after long discussion. Personal property valuation increase discussed. final return adopted with 16 votes for and 5 against.
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Reily
Darlington
Dass
Inauguration of President Buchanan Observed in Splendor
The article recounts James Buchanan being inaugurated as the fifteenth President before an estimated 35,000 to 40,000 people. A grand procession with 25 military companies and 10 bands moved to the Capitol, where Chief Justice Taney administered the oath. Cheers, cannon, and a White House crowd followed, culminating in a grand ball that night.
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Judes
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Taney
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Mr. Buchanan
New Fashion in Harrisburg Women Hair Cut Short Like Men
Harrisburg Telegraph notes a local fashion where women in the borough have cut their hair short resembling men. The paper jokes the next trend might be growing whiskers and moustaches if possible. Water will be released into the Pennsylvania Canal tomorrow.
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Harrisburg Telegraph
Democracy candidates and early Harrisburg conventions
The Democrats held a state convention in Harrisburg and nominated a ticket for governor and other offices. The Union State Convention will meet in Harrisburg on the 25th to nominate a governor supreme judge and canal commissioner. News notes report a late storm and cold in Augusta Georgia, local remarks on President Pierce, Washington events, church matters, and county notices.
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Supreme Court
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Nippon Sutkick- Land
Chester County
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Unfortunate Affair at the Levee in Washington Alexandria
During President Pierce’s levee in Washington, Col Lee of Virginia accused merchant Zane of Alexandria of stealing a pocket book. A confrontation ensued with blows and a gunfire incident, leaving Hume dead. Lee faced charges of manslaughter and was dismissed from office, with bail set at 185000.
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Alexandria
Col Lee
Virginia
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Llamo
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President Buchanan nominates cabinet members in 1857
The article lists President Buchanan's nominations to the Senate for his Cabinet including Lewis Cass for Secretary of State Lyell Cobb for the Treasury John Toucey for Navy and others. It notes an extra Senate session, oath of office for new Senators, and Breckenridge taking seat as Senate President. It mentions the Supreme Court ruling on the Missouri Compromise and a travel of political notices, plus local items about Anna Hewitt and Long John Wentworth.
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Supreme Court
National Intelligencer
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Pridey
Senate
Lewis Cass
Mightigan
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Lyell Cobb
Virginia
Navy
Toune Toucey
Conn
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Sun
Missisippi
Aaron V. Crown
Teunomy Caneral
J. 8. Black
John B. Floyd
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Rae
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Senate of the United States
John C. Breckenridge
Turnpike Plan From Gettysburg to the Mountain Foot
Adams County letters urge a Gettysburg to Mountai ndale turnpike to ease early railroad completion. Proposals route via Mountaindale or old Furnace property with capital under 30 000 dollars. Farmers and Waynesboro residents seek best market access, favor Gettysburg as key hub and a shorter, cheaper link. A parallel Baltimore and Ohio era gang suppression noted along the Pittsburg line, with nineteen thieves captured and plans for justice. Nearby Norway famine reports describe starvation and aid across the Gulf of Bothnia. Temperance licensing bill debated in the Infuana Senate, funds to benevolent institutions, steamer Persia arrival, new British minister aboard City of Canton rumors.
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