19 Jan 1856
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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1856
Page
2
A dense, garbled historical account mentions plans and debates on intervention, leadership, and state actions. It references President Vilivore, Washington, and various parties shaping policy. The text weaves through factions, invasions, and territorial ideas with scattered names and rhetorical stances, reflecting a fragmented excerpt of political discourse.
The piece attacks the U S action to seize the steamer Northern Light with naval force and criticizes supporters of Fillmore and division within the party. It denounces the shift in stance as hypocritical amid calls for law and order and accuses opponents of flip flopping on filibuster issues and pirate fears. It notes criticisms of Lincoln era style emergency measures and mocks party factions.
The piece quotes Virginia’s 1798 resolutions and Madison era debates. It notes the Virginia legislature backed a preamble and resolutions criticizing foreign influence and limiting eligibility for national offices. It highlights John Taylor and Madison era figures, linking past democratic doctrine to current views.
A Washington letter discussing the Postmaster General’s decision not to appoint any American ally, referencing a debate over Native and Catholic eligibility, Know Nothing fears, and alleged pressures to appoint Catholic or foreign-born candidates, with dated correspondence from January 1855.
The Virginia General Assembly session opens with Governor Turly Al Wien’s New Year message pledging cooperation to sustain the Commonwealth. Reports note discussion on a Ringwool and Rewlesburg turnpike company, a possible townpike near Weston in Lewis county, and debates on legislating road improvements and legislator pay. A Cumberland murder, counterfeiters in Williamsport, and a fatal Jackson house fire are also reported. Weather notes cite Pittsburg’s ten year coldest morning, with a 12 degree reading.
The Canada reaches Matriax after a boisterous voyage from Liverpool on Jan 22. Reports from Europe sketch Austria and Prussia peace moves, Sweden's alliance stance, and potential talks at Vienna. notes on Russia, the Black Sea, and a pending conference. Crimea details include Capitulation attempts, movements around Sebastopol, and garrison negotiations. A long table shows U.S. wheat production and exports from 1839 to 1866 with figures and notes.
Cincinnati Commercial reports a fatal railway wreck near Darlington Pennsylvania on Monday caused by the freight conductor's negligence. Passengers and crew suffered severe injuries amid chaotic scenes with brave rescuers freeing the crushed and burning cars while survivors begged for aid and physicians. The deceased identified as Johnston of New Middleton Ohio.
Afrigid conditions on January 9 hamper rail travel from Baltimore to Chicago. Reports describe heavy snow, high winds, and ice on the Susquehanna delaying trains and preventing mail delivery. Temperatures ranged from 23 to 40 degrees below zero in several locations, with various cities noting prolonged outages and detours.
The Old Soldiers Convention in Washington City held on January 9 featured an eloquent address by Judge Sutherland. A succession of complimentary resolutions followed, then Tadge Wool of New York spoke on Invalid Pensions, after which the convention adjourned to meet in Washington on the stirring day.
An 1860s fragment describes lithographic marble found in Giles County by Dr. Pa BP and notes it rivaling deposits in Canada. It lists other stones such as agate and a sturdy millstone material across Washington Smythe Wythe and adjacent counties. Also mentions gypsum and other minerals, asserting Virginia’s wealth could reduce imports. A murder trial at Whitby Assizes reports House Crandall and sons convicted for Stephen Smith’s 14-year-old slaying amid witness credibility questions. The piece closes with a note on educational donations totaling millions, highlightingAmericas education trend.
A garbled set of cases portrays a gardener heir in England facing a fortune, a man named Wy accidentally courting a wealthy bride, and a California widow’s fortune from mining, with references to Chicago bankers and sensational speculation. The text reads as disjointed gossip and rumor without clear dates or outcomes.
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