Supreme Court Delivers Far Reaching Dred Scott Decision
March 7 report details Taney’s majority ruling denying citizenship to Africans and voiding Missouri Compromise limits on slavery in new territories. Opinions from Justices Taney, Warren, Catron, Denial, Grier, Campbell. McLean and Curtis dissents noted. Also includes local incident of a large barn fire at J.T. Irwin’s estate with extensive losses and personal tragedy.
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Grier
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Curtis
Talley
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Washington
Jake Quincy Adams
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Jealous Husband Attacks French Visitor In New Orleans Hotel Row
In Winwinnon February 29 a famed lawyer Mr. Patterson confronted his wife after spies reported her late-night outings with a New Orleans French resident. The confrontation led to a brutal brawl at Messrs. Betts Pusey Jones Co. hotel with a heavy cowhide, amid a frightened crowd and a near-lynching moment.
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Winwinnon
Ruth OG. Patterson
Thin City
New Orleans
Messrs. Betts, Pusey, Jones & Co
Thomas Hewkins
Slipsey
Assilanta
Jackson Pusey
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Lynch
Lynch Aim
Patterson
John C. Patterson
Mrs. Pusey
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Fearful Colliery Explosion Near Wombwell
A major explosion at Land Sill Colliery near Wombwell Yorkshire halted rescue efforts as a fire trapped 142 workers. Ninety minutes after noon the mine interior caught fire, flames rising two hundred yards up the air shaft. Sixteen to eighteen men were saved, with many others feared dead or seriously injured.
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Pagland
Guandane
Land Sill
Wombwell
Loseth Yorkshire
Massrs. Taylord Co
Borough and Township Officer Elections This Friday
The suction for Borough and Township officers takes place on Friday next. It urges residents to awaken to the matter and select good men for local offices.
Turnpike proposal links Gettysburg and Waynesboro
The 1st Sentinel reprints a Waynesboro Turnpike plan from Gettysburg to Haantsburg and Waynesboro. Editors urge farmers and businessmen to support the road, hoping Adams County funds will back the enterprise. Fire reports cabinet shop loss in Bendersville with no insurance. dwelling saved amid heavy snow.
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1St Sentinel
Gettysburg
Haantsburg
Adams County
Michael Bunder
Bendersville
Tragic Deaths and Notable Appointments Across Regions
Messages recount a fatal sawmill accident in Cues county Magi and a deadly train wreck near Toronto with many passengers from Thamlton. Also noted are multiple local deaths in Cumberland county, Kansas prospects, and new gubernatorial appointments in Minnesota.
State Treasurer Re elected by Legislature in Duels
State Treasurer Birk McGraw was reelected by the Legislature on Wednesday by 68 votes to 87 for Jacob Dock of Philadelphia. Five members from the American and Republican parties were absent. The article also notes a set of local developments including the Titlustown Railroad’s progression, the annual medical college commencement in Philadelphia with 212 graduates, and various court cases and incidents.
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Jacob Dock
Philadelphia
Maucer
Pene Medical College
Pulpit politics and public faith in the era
A survey of religious preaching during campaigns, citing Dr Sunderland and President Pierce at Four and a Half Street Church, and a Jerseyville Illinois Presbyterian meeting denouncing ministers who inject politics into sermons. Notes on Washington as a saint, and other assorted items about public figures, letters, and contemporary events.
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Navy Bill Compromise Adds Sloops And Seamen
Reports show a House compromise attached a naval appropriation bill to authorize five sloops instead of ten and add one thousand sailors. The measure, praised as strengthening the service, passed both houses and awaits the President.
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Benson
Maine
Committee of Conference
Wade
Alan
Regiatog of De Kane Arrives in Baltimore with Procession
On Monday near noon the regiatog of De Kane and three brothers arrived in Baltimore, delivered by the Columbus committee to the Baltimore committee, then moved by two o clock to the Maryland Institute hall. A large procession, including military, bar members, clergy, physicians, firemen, students, and citizens, attended. The body rested in the Institute hall guarded by the Independent Grays overnight, then escorted to Philadelphia station on Tuesday. A Maryland Institute committee accompanied it to Philadelphia.
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William Morton
Cincinnati
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