The St Lawrence navigation feats by a Yankee steamer
A lengthy report describes an 800 foot steamer passing famed rapids on the St Lawrence, the Canala and America vessels and Captain Wile Iaughby, with details of the Cedar and Labhine Rapids, notably a bow strike that moved the vessel to the channel center. It notes shipwreck dangers and broader maritime prowess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lawrance
St. Lawrence
Ceder
Labhine
Yankev
John Bull
Montreal Co
Tullio Caonnnereiut
Canala
America
Great Western WT Co
Camula
West Point Woundley
Pdim Lake
Omtarin
Canida
Maimilton
Wile Iaughby
Conmant
Ilmngston
Nati Fp
Movida Ab Iy Treak
Confuda
Montreal
Traportance
Canada
Tukeavoe
Svin
Bpitt
Bao
Phin
Lin Pussiae
Uie
Santa Cnerimonsa Pedd
John Ran- Kein
Saint Rapids
Cedar Rapids
Suikime Aliku Nfl Anu
Lachine Rapids
Llere
Leroi
Victoria Aristee
St | Lawrence
Stewart
Detroit
French armaments and Atlantic cable progress in tumultuous times
The London Times reports halted French armaments in France as war tensions rise. A submarine cable between Reggio and Messina is submerged. Nevada city disaster devastates business district. losses reach 8150,000. The N Y Tribune notes changes to Atlantic telegraph cable plans may improve success. Mexico reports unrest over new government loan, expulsion orders for noncompliers, and seized American property. Exiles and gold mine fever drive mass emigration from San Francisco. Arabic steamer sighting near the fort hints at early cable operations. Senator Jonas notes no Supreme Court taxation decision yet.
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London Times
France
Reggina
Messina
Nevada
Cub
N.Y. Tribune
Mexico
San Francisco
Atlantic
Mil-Ovean
Jonas
Iowa
Dubuggne
Policy and Bribery Row in Kilvoun City Journal
A local paper accuses a corruption organ of jumbling quotes to attack rivals while defending the Land Grant dispute. It claims the La Crosse road would have suffered a death blow if grant terms favored others and accuses legislators of bribery to sway support.
Fire devastates Chicoumiti county towns in windy blaze
The Quebec Chronicle reports a devastating fire caused by land clearing in Chicoumiti county. A strong wind swept across nine townships, destroying over one hundred families and about seven hundred people. Property losses exceed one hundred thousand dollars, with widespread fencing and bridges ruined. A third of the spring seed has been destroyed, threatening farmers who cannot replant Reed and reseed this season.
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Caxapa
Quebec Chronicle
Chicoumiti
The Asessment Steal and Press Feud Report
The Madison Argus laments printing refusals by county clerks in misnamed counties and accuses rival papers of attempting to raid funds through assessment blanks. Replies defend costs as $125 per county, deny large swindles, and note public feuds among Democratic and Mirror editors. A separate item mentions a German resident misidentified in a local farm death report.
Assessing and Listing of Property in Tax Law Notes
The Tanessille Gasette outlines property assessment duties, exemptions, and offsets. It explains lawful listing of property, penalties for refusal, and the limits on exemptions, with discussion of mortgage, notes, and deduction rules. A Leavenworth correspondent reports Gen. Lane’s dangerous condition after a shooting wound.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Leavenworth
Lane
Jenkins
Watertown Street Railway and Broadway News Items
A mixed collection notes appointments, legal tweaks, and transport updates. Henry Basher is appointed U S Land Office at Hudson, St Croix. a theatre troupe ends its New York run. Niagara suspending bridge work proceeds. a debate over post rates and a Carolina marriage law are reported. Milwaukee Watertown Baraboo line gains momentum with rising traffic and optimistic board directions.
Vesuvian Eruption Enlightens Naples With Fiery Display
Correspondence from Narus dated June 5 1858 describes Vesuvian lava in bright girdle form lighting Naples while villages fall to destruction. Guards guard the mountain as residents fear sudden collapses. Observers report crowds of 70 000 to 80 000 watching at night amid danger and shifting lava flows.
Laying the Atlantic Cable to be Fired From Two Ships
The London Lines describe a plan to lay the Atlantic telegraph cable from two centers, one near Newfoundland and another near Valentia, to reduce time and weather risk. The Magara will stay nearer the American shore, splicing not attempted until weather improves, while both ships maintain contact to check cable continuity and weather signals as the operation proceeds.
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Sode
Atlantic
London
Thas
Trish
Pris Witch
Bright
Vialentia
Newfoundland
Session outcomes and bills debated in Congress summary
The record lists measures advanced and rejected during the session, including the Lecompton Constitution, the English bill, the 15,000,000 loan bill, Minnesota admission, seven new steam brooks of war, the Civil and Army Appropriation bills, the Washington Aqueduct, the Ocean Mail Steamship Bill, tax collection, and a military bill from Astor in La Salem Oregon. It notes pacific railroad debates, Kansas admission, Oregon, abolition of slavery privileges, and tariff reforms. It also reports state timber bids, coinage discussions, a sensational local anecdote, and weather notes from Poughkeepsie and surrounding areas.
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Treasury
Minnesota
Washington Aquedaut
D&e
Qcean Mail
Chu
Astor
la Salem
Oregon
Denverme
Pacific Railroad
Kansas
The Cash System Proclaimed By Leading Journals
The four Chicago journals adopt a cash only policy for subscriptions. No name will be entered without cash, and papers stop when funds run out. The essay claims credit systems burden newspapers and urges pay down practices to reduce costs, with satirical notes on delinquent patrons and July celebrations. It mentions Myron Williams being replaced by General Potter as I A in Watertown.
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Chicago
Brethren of the Credit
Faust
Creilit
Mercantile Credit
Wisconsin State Treasurer Notice of Audited Payments
Orrick or we Stave Treasurer Manson June 26 1858 All appropriations and audited payments payable by the State of Wisconsin hearing due prior to the first day of May 1858 will be paid on presentation at this office. Saml Ud Wastings State Treasurer. The Richmond Messenger asks a freak of nature in Wisconsin a colt with one eye foaled on the farm of Mr Iha Roberts in Madison county. The eye is larger than the head. Manisor & Porras Orry Bartroay. It is rumored the Jia Crosre road has disposed of the line between the city and Purine to the Milwaukee & Watertown company. Governor Denver has appointed Monday the 22 of August next for the election in Kansas on the English bill proposition. 727 Adan Clark said he had lived to know that the secret of happiness was never to allow your energies to stagnate.
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Kilvoun
Webster
la Crosse Road
la Grosse Company
Tanessille Gasette
Prioty
M.S. Beach
New York
Dima
Lee Lis
Beach
Beash
Columbus
Wisconsin
Baraboo
London News
Vesuyius
Narus
Ailiavb Jose
Resina
Vincenzo Cozzolino
Naples
Palmieri
Fosse di Baraune
Pompeii
Veamvins
Neritor
Sarvator Craven
Sengtar Chappel
Watertown
Bharpstein
Ball of Representatives
Judge Potter
Lat
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Nside
Qhappel
Senate of
Billinghurst
Chappel
Washburn
The
Madison Journal
Orrick
Manson
Saml UD
Richmond
Animal Kingdom
Iha Roberts
Madison County
Taanton Masa
Kaxaaé
Denver
Kansas
Adan Clark
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Tony Saree
Iylisid- Wal
Hungs
Ie MX
Evening Post
Sechindic
Tahno Smittgon
John Schiidd
Tuscarora
Ton-Ta-Smittin
Jon F’smitix
California
Robinson Crusoe
Titian
Cheerpublic
Wis
Madison Argus
Board of Supervisors
Democratic Presa
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Dili
Argus
Joss
Tay Moon
Duve7
Preasu
Janxs
W. Bann
Roedsbarg
Uist
Bann
Hois
Louis Democrat
Public Service
Monsieur Genin
John
Benaing
U. S
Hudson
St Croix
Bounty
Watertown & Beadisaon St
Watertown Dengera
Longwood
St. Melena
Wapdidon
Gous
New York City
Cincinnati
North Carolina
Niagara
Senate
Piereu
Tadiuna Paperagauti
Orivans
Canelton
Ind
N.Y. Hines
FE Wust
Pardeeville
Columbia Co
Victori
Boston
New Bugland
Morse
Europe
Hoe
Eatou & Gilbert
Cuba
Brazil
Spain
Egypt
Watson & Co
Springfield
Mass
Auwood & Linblue
Dermiain
Brighton & Co
Milwaukee Sentinel
George Well
E. A. Calling
D. Casepenter
R. Wakeley de Madison
Beloit
Wakeley
Webb
Calkins
Axoran
Ike
Var
Uden
Faeer Wasniye
Aingla
Stors
Tarrytown
the, Crédit System
Kfontemp Iy
Hia
Axonnun P.M. Ducartratun
Myron 13
Williams
I. A
Buchanan
Potter
Pennsylvania” Brigade
Chappell
Asens
Husnort—Baron Shwnbolt
Geo. Wneknar
Madson
Boiton
Torsep Preacwex
L. N. Wheeler
Ohare Republican
Two Rivers
Manitowoc Co
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