Kansas moves toward slavery in the new statehood push
The article discusses F P Stanton joining Kansas politics with Senate ambitions and Administration backing. It warns of a plan to quickly organize state government under slavery and then push for federal recognition, mirroring California precedents, with threats of political violence and opposition tactics. It also notes Manypenny's resignation over Indian Affairs and Cobb’s payment orders.
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Wasmooton
Apri
F. P. Stanton
Kansas
Robert J. Walker
Stanton
Congress
Walker
Keasen
California
Papas
Civi
Missouri Line
Minnesota
Maine
Missouri
Manypenny
Indian Affairs
Cobb
Richard W. Thompson
Albany Teachers' Institute Examiners Certify Nine
School Examiners met in Albany after the Teachers Institute for testing teachers. Thirteen examined. nine earned certificates of four, six, twelve, fifteen, or eighteen months. Questions covered Geography Grammar Arithmetic Orthography. applicants must answer at least half of each branch correctly.
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Albany
Teachers’ Institute
United States
Mississippi River
Persia
South America
China
Arctic Circle
Europe
George
Mary
John
James
Forest Rose Explosion at Napoleon list of injured and dead
The Napoleon Telegraph reports a steamer Forest Rose explosion near Napoleon Arkansas. It lists injured passengers including John Collins New Orleans and George Hughes New Orleans, with many others from New Orleans Memphis Philadelphia and Cincinnati. Killed or missing are David Thompson first engineer Nathan Hertz second pilot Thomas Routh mate and others. Captain Allen's son aged 17 was killed.
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Napoleon
Ark
Forest Rose
John Collins
New Orleans
D. Carroll
Memphs
Tenn
Geo. Liner
Wmn. Ervin
St. Louis
Geo. Turner
Xenie
B. C. Marshall
P. Butler
A. J. Barker
W. Smith
Lanewater City
George Hughes
New Orleana
Richard Nagle
G. Brown
Henry Winter
Phila
Tom Lyon
John Kelsey
John McGinnis
G. W. Dunivan
Logan
Ohio
Alex. Melvin
Cincinnati
Benjamin Hyde
Het Sestings
Henry Mitchell
Tom Fleming
David Thompson
Missouri
Illinois
Nathan Hertz
Louisville
Thos. Routh
Allen
Paducah
A.A. Edington
Sup’t and Dist
U.S. Marine Hospital
Napoveon
Arkansas
Virginia colonization venture praised for hospitality
The South at Richmond extols Hon. Ext Tancer's Virginia enterprise. It welcomes Eli and his Maimmonites, promises ample field for operations, cordial reception, and Virginia hospitality. It offers shares of the stock and allows choosing between a pope or a grape vine as a form of summary justice.
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South
Richmond
Ext Tancer
Virginia Colonization Enterprise
Eli
Virginia
Deliberate poisoning suspected in Washington hotel sickness
The Cin. Gazette reports persistent illness and several deaths tied to the National Hotel in Washington. Physicians nationwide echo suspicion of arsenic poisoning, noting nonmiasmal symptoms, one-house clustering, and poisonous lingering effects. The motive remains unknown, with bets and hidden reasons suggested as possible drivers.
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B. F. Leiter
Ohio
Washington
National Hotel
Washington Committee
Buchanan
Cin. Gazette
Administration Reverses Guthrie Claim Payment to Thompson
The new administration reverses Secretary Guthrie and pays Richard W. Thompson forty thousand dollars for alleged Cherokee services. It explains his stance before the election where he refused to influence for Fremont, risking Buchanan in the state. The Lafayette Journal notes the move clarifies political pressure on the eve of the vote.
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Richard W. Thompson
Fillmore
Guthrie
Col. Fremont
Buchanan
Lafayette Journal
Meester Borter in Stables Stir as Billy Fights
An eyewitness recounts a chaotic scene at Zanesville where Meester Borter bursts in to confront Billy in the stable. The confrontation escalates with Billy resisting the command to go down and attacking, causing a melee among onlookers and animals in the vicinity.
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Burrep
Zanesville
Eagle
Hest
Esther
Meester Borter
Billy
Shust
Jacks
Buchanan Letter Praises Indiana Support and Gift Return
Hopkinsville Mercury reports a Frankfort column copying a letter from President James Buchanan to Mrs Webber of Wayne County Indiana. The letter thanks for mittens, includes a $25 present, and reflects on Union support. The note ends with a remarks on customary gifts.
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Hopkinsville
Mercury
Frankfort
Indiana
James Buchanan
Arrival of the George Law and New York dispatches
The George Law arrives with California dates to the 20th and nearly a million in specie. Despatches note San Francisco news, patrol actions near San Carlos, and preparations on the Isthmus. Prisoners at the State prison famine relief funded, California trade improving with higher tea prices and lower flour, large gold dust receipts.
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George Law
New York
California
Golden Gate
Margaretta Island
John L. Stephens
Mary C. Haskell
Cape Maire
San Francisco
Aspinwall
Havana
New Youk
Geo. Law
Herdas
Tennessee
Greytown
Lockridge
San Carlos
Machucha Rapids
Castillo
Sierapiqui
Walker
Bogota
Washington
Morse
Senate
Attack on Des Moines River settlement reported
A Fort Dodge Iowa letter dated March 23 says twenty families at the Des Moines River headwaters were attacked by Indians. Fourteen bodies found, some shot or clubbed. Believed all residents murdered or in captivity. Citizens met on the 22nd. a 500 man expedition organized to pursue Indians and rescue captives.
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Fort Dodge
Iowa
Des Moines
Indiana
Accident at State Sentinel Office Blows Wall Down
A steam boiler recently installed at the State Sentinel office exploded during a trial run killing instantly a young man named Homer and injuring five others. The East wall was blown out and presses and type suffered heavy damage.
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Inpranapolis
State Sentinel Office
Homer
Type, &c
Kansas Treason Trial Postponed to May First Monday
Report from St Louis notes Kansas advices to the seventh instant. Robinson and Deitzler appeared at Lecompton on the sixth to stand trial for treason, but the time and court were changed and they were directed to appear the first Monday in May. Census list requirements not met and no voting in Lawrence or Lecompton. Four obscure places set as polls.
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Hyer
Supreme Court
Washington
Athens County
Hawley
Lawrence
Columbus
Bundy
Maritta Company
Senate Bundy
Brazee
Ohio Senate
Brazce
Eines
Bradgee
Marietta & Cincinnati
Marietta
Cincinnati and
Belpre
Parkersburgh
Virginia
Marietta & Cincinnati Railroad Company
Brazve
Hocking Valley
Athens
Marietta & Cincinnati Round Company
Teatow
Ohio
Ohio Corporation
Maritta
Independence Road
Independence
Elso
Messrs
Mr. Hawley
Senate Chamber
Ani
Mays
Yuso—Mestra
Brand
Converse
Gardner
Griswold
Hulmes
Kelley
Marsh
Rush
Spencer
Taylor
Mahoning
Wilford
St Louis
Kansas
Robinson
Deitzler
Lecompton
Michigan Election Results Highlight Republican Gains
Incomplete returns indicate the Republican State Judicial ticket won by at least a 10,000 vote majority. Six of the eight Client Judges and Regents of the University are Republican. not more than a two thirds vote was polled.
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Wiser
Emancipation
St. Louis
Warner
Delaware
Buffalo Advertiser
New Jersey
Ilinois
Missouri
Michigan
Deroir
Eght
Ex Change Dealer Oxnard Leaves for New York After Large Swindle
New Orleans reports John Oxnard an exchange dealer who sailed to New York on Sunday morning after swindling local houses for 150000 dollars. The Cotton and Sugar trade is believed to be harmed by recent cold weather. The steamer Galveston from Texas arrived at Berwick's Bay with passengers traveling to the city by rail in under twenty four hours.
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Wipows
New York Mirror
the Mirror
New York City
New Orleans
John Oxnard
New York
Galveston
Texas
Berwick’s Bay
Mineral City
Waterloo Township
Athens County
Athens
Messrs
Houson & Purlan
Messe Arms & Co
Moonville
Lindley & Welch
Pardon C. Hewett
Barnard Houson
Lindley, Welch & Arms
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Leqgislart RE
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Kit Carson
New Mexico
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Massachusetts State Prison
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Darkey
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Times
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Youth's Companion
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Eastern Argus
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Democratic Party
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Thomas
Judge Storer
Enquirer
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Frances C. Tribe
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Jims Cartlich
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Cannan Township
Andrew J. Hoskinson
New England
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Timothy
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Tion
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Hoortanp
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Race Street
C. M. Jackson
Bee
Roback
Tv Tv
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Nower
Longden
Vickering & Johnson
R.A. Falfon
Amesville
C. Ashton
Nelsonville
Davis & Hicks
Coolville
S. 8
Hanes
Baltimore Street
Baltimore
Pickering & Johnson
Perkina & Baker
R.A. Fulton
Ashton
Dawis& Hicks
Coalville
Jetter
Joseph H. Cromwell
Broadway Hotel
Solon Palmer
West Fourth St
Messenger
Messenger Printing Establishment
News Omico
F. H. Stedman
Svory
H. Black
Luis OfBor
Patterson & Tire
Psuhiat
Cate
Wade
Apo
Mae
Ion Ma
the Univers
Catholic Organ
France
America
Naples
Rome
FIRTH
Sesarcell Tavepterenritte
Samuel H. Gates
Stephen Gates
Samuel Gates
C. Morris
Philip M. Starr
Walsh
Aetre
James Ballenger
Charles Bal- Allenger
John Ballenger
Calvary Morris
Oo Court of Com. Pleas
Albert G. Batts
Hens County
TECHE
Wm. F. Pilcher
Troy Township
Court of Common Pleas
Sam's S. Knowles
Earth
Wavous
Brandreth
Branprett
Rosy
Laandreth
Brandreth Building
J. Robinson
Clayton, Kinende & Co
D. M. Clayton
A. Cochran
Cochran & Golden
Athena
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