Temperance and politics clash in Indiana party clashes
The Standard reports a meeting in this city endorsing Democratic ticket nominees and denouncing temperance laws and Locofoco opponents. It accuses leaders of hypocrisy, cites alleged alcohol trips, and questions the morals of the state ticket including superintendent candidates.
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Petersburg
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Editor Refuted for Slander in Local Newspaper
A Lawrenceburg Register editor faces criticism for a past issue containing alleged slander about Drs. Collins and Bowers and Rev. Mr. Beharrel. The writer accuses the editor of drunken behavior and urges prudence, warning against repeating unverified accusations.
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Lawrenceburg Register
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Local Gambit for Congress Nominee Cited
The Sentinel recommends Dr. William Bracken of Rush County as a possible candidate for Congress. The note_worthy contention insists that only Judge Holman, if he secures his due reward for past Locofocoism sufferings, should be considered next.
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Ohio Lt Governor Calls for Aid to Free State Cause
Lt Gov Chase reports a Kansas Free State defense appeal amid Missouri border tensions. He condemns slavery propagandists and urges Ohio to pass resolutions backing Kansas as a free state. Also notes a Cincinnati celebration train excursion from multiple towns and critiques a Virginia paper’s VP pick suggestion as inconsistent.
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Indiana Canal Company Starts Ohio River Corridor Work
The Indiana Canal Company has begun construction to bypass the falls of the Ohio on the Indiana side. With $800,000 subscribed, operations will accelerate as weather allows, signaling a speedy completion outlook.
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Lawrenceburgh Register
S. State
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Register
Ohio
Indiana Canal Company
S.canal
Falls of the Ohio
Indiana
Caning of Horace Greeley Sparks Crossfire at Sea Alert
Newspapers debate the Greeley incident while Horace Greeley and Rust exchange insults leading to a retaliatory act. The piece notes concern over the steamer Pacific from Liverpool and announces Lieut Heartstein’s mission to search for her aboard the U S Propeller Arctic after state approval.
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Central American policy and Kansas turmoil dominate week
Senate discussions touch on ocean postage reforms and a proposed commission to revise public statutes. House ballots for a printer proceed as factions split. Kansas tension escalates with a presidential proclamation warning against forceful political meddling while Florida Indians menace frontier camps.
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United States
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Wendell
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January 1856 weather and world news digest
A January 1856 weather summary reports many clear days and snow totals, with highs near 48 and lows around 21 below zero. It notes river navigation suspended, a February river freeze, and a 11 inch snow total. European peace prospects via Persia’s news, California mining yields, and U S politics in the west are summarized along with Ohio snow and a Greensburg liquor shop effort. Kansas and Topeka issues, and local anecdotes close the items.
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