Gradual Emancipation Plan With Colonial Transport
A Kentucky speaker argues for a slow gradual emancipation tied to colonization. Free Blacks born after a fixed date would be sent to a chosen colony and funded by their later labor to cover transport and six months’ outfitting.
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Kentucky's Pioneer Act in Emancipation Policy Stance
A Kentucky perspective reflects a pledge to pursue gradual emancipation, weighing state sentiment against abolition schemes while stressing national and global respect. The piece urges calm, responsible action, noting potential future success and duty to record views. It then reports a Glasgow theatre fire tragedy with sixty five dead and a panic causing deaths, followed by Irish emigration, Florida frost damage, New York inauguration salute, and Syria religious liberty developments.
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Congress
Sta
United States
Africa
Union
Territorial appointments and Senate decision on Shields
Adams Sentinel reports multiple territorial appointments including McGaughey as Governor of Minesota and C K Smith as Secretary. It notes David Cooper as Associate Judge and other officials named, plus a Senate inquiry into Gen Shields. After debates, a resolution voided Shields election and notified Illinois’ governor.
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Congress
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New Territory
Minesota
C. K Smith
Ohio
Washburn
David Cooper
Lewistown
Gettysburg
de Citauris B. Pexnose
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Jasper E. Brady
Henry V. Brown
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Maine
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Payne
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Slonaker
Philadelphia
Patterson
Hudson
Boston
Goddard
Home Department
McClintock Young, Esq
Treasury Department
Shields
Illinois
U. States
President objects to Hannegan's Berlin nomination
The President has expressed strong disapproval of Mr. Hannegan's nomination as Minister at Berlin and his commission is expected to be revoked. Reports say he has already drawn pay for his outfit and a year’s salary amounting to about thirteen thousand dollars.
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Hannegan
Berlin
Dreadful Steamboat Accident at Bayou Sara
The steamer Woodman exploded its boilers on the 3d at Bayou Sara Mississippi. Three people were killed instantly and many missing including the engineer. Forty seven passengers were scalded and five died that night. Relatives cried out in agonized shrieks as victims were identified through severe burns and injuries.
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Woodman
Bayou Sara
Mississippi
Destructive Flood Hits Chicago and Surrounding Areas
A severe flood in Chicago and nearby districts caused extensive property damage and disrupted commerce with losses estimated over 100000 dollars. Dozens of canal boats were destroyed or swept into the lake and a few lives were lost. The York county court dates were moved to the fourth Monday in April and August.
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Chicago
Til
York County
One Hundred Days of Full Pay for Legislature Ends
The article notes that the hundred days of full pay for members of the Legislature expire on April 12, prompting expectations of an adjournment around that date.
Fire at Ghent Almshouse Damages Insane Poor
A fire on Friday week destroyed a small building attached to the Ghent Almshouse for the Insane Poor. Three inmates died in the blaze, a fourth was burned after briefly leaving the burning structure.
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Ghent
Railroad at Sheriff’s Sale Near Hagerstown Maryland
The sheriff of Hagerstown Maryland seized the Franklin Railroad running to the Pennsylvania line with lands and appurtenances and will sell it on April 10 by writ of fieri facias from Washington County Court. Plaintiffs are Andrew Kershner and Geo. W. Henry, agents for Joseph J. Merrick.
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Washington County
Andrew Kershner
Geo. W. Henry
Joseph J. Merrick
British Census Plans for Empire in 1954
Britain moves to conduct a full empire census in 1954 with orders issued to colonies to prepare under a uniform plan. The piece notes this is the first empire-wide census decision by the government and contrasts British scholarship on population with American output and data.
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