The Flood Wrecks Towns Amid Wide Mississippi Flooding
The Cincinnati Gazette reports immense flood damage to business from Wharf inefficiency as upper Mississippi rises above St. Louis and the Missouri. Lower Mississippi floods extend, submerging towns like Westpoint Rome Stephensesport and Shawneetown. Boats and ships suffer losses, with the Belle Gould and Mary Agnes destroyed or sunk. The Cuban seizure scare and local political salvos fill the same turmoil.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Upper Mississippi
St. Louis
Missouri
Mississippi
Ohio
Westpoint
Salt River
Wawr
Rome
Stephensport
Shawneetown
Shippingsport
Waer
Jim Porter
Portland
Front Street
N. Albany
Louisville
Madison
Tees
Pie
Timps
Ission
Belle Gould
Island 25
Lower
Mary Agnes
Fairchild’s Island
New Orleans
Memphis
Mobile
The Wheat Crop Prospects and Local Notes
Prospects for a heavy wheat crop decline from winter damage in Dearborn and surrounding counties though a later warm spell could yield average to large yields. The piece urges subscribers to help grow the Standard's list, discusses a proposed wire suspension bridge over Laughery Creek, updates on Ohio and Mississippi Railroad work, announces journeyman coopers pricing, notes a Massachusetts liquor law ruling, and mentions a 869 gun salute in Boston.
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Dearborn
Laughery Creek
Milton's Mills
Guionville
Ohio & Mississippi Railroad
Senate turmoil and fiery clash over Nebraska bill in 1854
A New York Tribute letter recalls a chaotic Senate night in March 1854. Fessenden energizes opposition against the Nebraska conspiracy while Butler, Douglas and Weller clash amid drunkenness and insults. Mentioned are Gardiner’s death, the Missouri Compromise repeal, and reactions from Fillmore and Kennedy on tour.
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Senate of the
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House
Senate
Wasnixarox
Maine
Fessenden
Nebraska
Butler
South Carolina
Union
Weller
von Douglas
California
Douglas
Dougis
Jis
Szward
Senator Weller
Harrangue
Messrs
Butler and
Gwin
Welles
Seward
Sam Houston
Gardiner
Cincinnati Water Cure Ad praised by Dayton Gazette
The Cincinnati Water Cure Establishment near Carthage on the G IL D R E is lauded for its atmosphere, orderly facilities, well arranged baths, pleasing grounds, and thoughtful patron welfare. Dr Pease, proprietor, is credited with potential remedial value and strong local reputation.
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Cincinati Water Cure
Cincinnati
Kini
Cincinnati Water Cure Establishment
Carthage
Pease
Dayton Gazette
Doings in Congress and Black Warrior Outrage
Congress debates land grants for Michigan and Wisconsin railways, with a Pacific line plan and memorial against Nebraska bill. House clashes over Havana flag incident remarks, naval questions, and clergymen protests. Black Warrior dispute escalates as President to receive documents and possible strong action.
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Homestead Bil and Pacific Railroad
Col. Lane
Dearborn County
Congress
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Michigan
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Senate
Gwyn
Committee On the Pacific Railway
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Atlantic States
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United States
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Everitt
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House
Perkins
Committee On Foreign Relations
Havana
Breckenridge
Appleton
Boyce
Phillips
Alabama
Wisconsin
Washington
Livingston
Sutherland
New York
Commandante of Customs
Fulton
Adventurers Pursue Sonora War as California Rains Aid Mines
Reports from San Francisco say Mexican authorities near Mazatlan prepare to defend against Walker. Lower California residents reportedly support driving the invaders out. Rains boost mining, miners prosper, Goliah sails to join Walker amid mutiny in his camp as leaders quell discontent.
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Sonora
Mazatlan
Walker
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California
Goliah
San Diego
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Standard Railroad Meeting at Middletown Indiana 1854
Middletown Indiana March 1 1854 citizens of Middletown St Omer and vicin ity met to consider aiding the Aurora Indianapolis railroad project. James Cummins presided and J C Riches acted secretary. Ballard spoke on the road’s advantages Leroy urged support. resolutions endorsed demand direct Cincinnati communication with uniform gauge and liberal assistance. J N Rose named assistant stock solicitor. copies to Shelbyville Greensburgh and Aurora papers. meeting adjourned. European News and other items follow.
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Shelbyville
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J. C. Ricney
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