LATEST FROM EUROPE Telegraphic dispatches from New York
Telegraphic summaries report Europe news with arrivals from Liverpool and Southampton including the Europa and Belgrique steamers. Market conditions are mostly unchanged with slight ease in some rates. Bank of England bullion up £75,000. American securities in demand, especially railroad bonds. Persia conflict actions and France mediation are noted amid war declarations and troop movements. The Arctic exploring ship Resolute reaches Spithead.
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New York
Europa
Liverpool
Sts Ment
England
Belgrique
Southampton
France
Persia
Persian Gulf
Bank of France
Calcutta
Antwerp
Bank of England
Ilinois Central
Herat
Vienna
Darwen
Prussia
Switzerland
India
Tuistec
Bombay
Cacutta
Gilcutta
Larrack
Brescire
Mouri
Arctic
Hartstein
Spithead
Formidable political combine surfaced against Pennsylvanias interests
From Washington a powerful coalition, aided by New York operatives and northern eastern influence, plans a united front to counter rivals. Two hotels host leaders as they push a hostile strategy aimed at shaping party influence across regions.
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Washington
Pennsylvanis
Agens ‘Des
New York
Nort
Quay
s _ hospitality
Fecrce
Dort's Merchantisk College Promotes Expanded Faculty
The Pittsburg Gazette notes Dort's Merchantisk College in Paris Bergh expands with a new hall and additional teachers in book keeping. It cites representation from nine states and lectures by renowned figures from New York, with veteran principal lessons highlighted as key attractions.
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Dort
Park Benjamin
New York
Tle
Araho
Pittsburgh Gazette
LATER FROM KANSAS VIEWS ON PRISONS AND POLITICS
Lawrence reports detail a Topeka visit where fourteen Tecumseh prisoners face manslaughter indictments and nineteen convicts work for townspeople as skilled laborers. Col Titus, a noted filibuster, shows war injuries while praising Kansas as free. News covers land sales, Lecompton politics, and Governor Geary’s resistance to autocrats.
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Titus the Fillibuster
Geary
Lecompte
Lawrence
Topeka
Tecumseh
Angle Sim
Avden
Tpellmesch
Leavenworth
Col
Titus
Kansas City
Nicaragua
Kansas
Cubs
Nebraska
Es Alli
Eexept Coulpany
Caphtin Nuabie
Lesompton
Aps
Vapir
J. B. Donaldson
Yeasy
Péyer
Iarvey
Lerritory
Lica
Allsits
Free State Legislatury
Augresa
Del
Excellerley
Kansay
Washington
Free State
Robinson Taft
Kaw
Union
Post Office Regulation Against Lottery Tickets
The Washington Union notes a Peas Office Department rule penalizing lottery tickets in mail. Postmasters and assistants may not vend or receive free postage for lottery schemes or tickets. Undeliverable circulars must be excluded from mail and sent to the proper office. complaints of offensive circulars addressed to individuals are rising.
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Washington Union
Peas Office Department
Postasster
Remedy for Dyspepsia Boerhave's Holland Bitters
An ad notes Boerhave's Holland Bitters as a simple effective remedy for dyspepsia. It claims many citizens testify to its efficacy and notes its value for those subject to nervous headaches when used as directed.
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Boerhave
Beaver Argus New Year Notes and Local News Highlights
The Beaver Argus reports New Year greetings from carrier Janes Carson and a reception plan for Thursday. It notes a funeral sermon for Mrs Bliss at Bridgewater M E Church and a music concert at the Court House. Marine, Robingson’s steam plough invention is described, along with a note on the Old Fellows fraternal orders and their finances and membership.
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Janes Carson
the Argus
Anbie
J. @. Bliss
Bridgewater
M. E. Church
8.Daker
Affairs at Washington in late December bills and debates
The House debated Indian and Military appropriation bills with sums for tribes, military academy support, and pensions. A grant to Gen. Scott was approved to match Washington's rank. Debates on naturalization, tariffs, depreciated coin withdrawal, and Utah statehood consideration occurred. Christmas recess paused most business with uncertain quorum for early January.
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Scott
J36ott Cup
Wsington
Yeung
Washburne
Maine
Persis
Trengun
United States
Veteher
Committee of Ways and Means
Campbell
Ohio
Phelps
Ways and
Senate
Rice
Minnesota
Bernhisel
Utah
Territorial Committee
Towa
Daniel Waldo
House of Representatives
Franklin Moore
Our Place
Bradford
Congress
State Rights and Dred Scott Case Before the Supreme Court
The article discusses the Right of Secession and the Dred Scott decision by the U S Supreme Court. It notes the case originated as an appeal from Ohio and centered on the balance between State and Federal Rights. The piece reflects on the impact of the ruling and its timing in national affairs.
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Dred Scott
Supreme Court
United States
Ohio
Supreme Court Clarifies Federal Jurisdiction Over State Policy Tax
A historical case from the New York Post discusses a Connecticut stockholder challenging a state tax on a bank in Ohio. The U.S. Supreme Court upheld federal authority, rejecting state sovereignty claims and affirming constitutional supremacy over state and local actions.
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Feon
New York Post
Woolacy
Citize
Connecticut
Commercial Braveli Bank of
Ohio
United States Circuit Court
Ce ‘Endants
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Cs Appellants
Roger By Taney
Maryland
John M'Lean
James M. Wayne
Georgia
Samuel Nelson
New York
Robert G. Grier
Pennsylvania
Benjamin B. Curtis
Massachusetts
Jwiga. Wayng
Hotspurs
South Carolina
Virginia
Jéhara
U. States
Merchants Urged to Boycott Questionable Book Sellers
A local notice condemns itinerant book and gift sellers near Baltimore, calling their schemes deceptive. It urges residents to patronize established dealers and warns that selling by chance games harms legitimate trade and community integrity.
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Hridgewater
A & Gift Bisok
Serge
Mices
Jay Ee
Jtmee Publis
Rell
Tom
What will become fit of the Republican party after Fremont defeat
The article debates the fate of the Republican party after the Fremont defeat and considers how the North’s stance affects Southern unity. It questions whether Black Republicans are disheartened and if they will abandon their cause or pursue further actions into 1860.
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Fremont
Fremont and the Northern push against Buchanan in 1860
The passage denounces the Northern faction backing John C. Fremont as the anti Southern candidate, arguing they retain all principles, sharpen their drive, and will use press, pulpit, and social power to force freedom on Kansas while discrediting Buchanan and inflaming division. It compares Democratic losses to Pyrrhus and warns of emergent Black Republican propaganda.
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John. C. Fremont
Buchanan
Fillmore
Fremont
Sharpe
Kansas
Pysrrhus
Jtomana
Sambo
Bloody double murder at Baldwin House in city
An elderly Fleming and his two sons confronted Mr. Crosier over a calumny against their daughter. After threats, one brother pistol whipped and a second stabbed, killing both men within minutes. Crosier surrendered. crowd shouts and police look to next steps. Extr. from a Private letter to the Rochester American.
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Thayes
Fleming
Shous
Crozist
G . Or C
Messrs. F
Mr. C
Vma
Wounda
Crosier
Jandergo
Ife
Rochester American
What the Booth Expects of Mr Buchanan
Washington December 19 1856 final issue discusses sentiment among property owning Southerners toward Mr Buchanan and possible middle party strategies. It weighs liberal northern views against disunion and anti democratic elements while defending strict constitutional rights and southern institutions amid Kansas turmoil.
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Washington
Congress
Boeh- Quandic
Buchanan
Upa
Methied
States Rights
South
States
Imen
Kansas
Buchanan's Policy and Sectional Balance in 1850s Debates
The discussion centers on Buchanan's potential cabinet choices and policy directions. It argues the South supports his stance on Cuba and reciprocity while North factions seek constitutional democracy over modern expedients. The piece emphasizes unity across regions and the return to traditional Democratic principles.
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Sita
Sovereton Y
Todia
Central America
Spain
Lesinerde
Cuba
Kansas
Buchanani
Itlie
South
Congress
Thor Shing
Buchanan
Ohio Proper for Buchanan and the Western Reserve
A Cincinnati Enquirer report, reprinted from the Washington Union, argues that the Ohio Western Reserve is a proper part of Ohio. It cites voting figures showing strong Republican support in Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, and Trumbull counties, and contends the Reserve deserves prominence as a key component of Ohio’s political landscape.
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The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Ohi
Buchanan
Western Reserve
Washington Union
Reserve
Ohio
Ohio River
New
England
Virginia
Estern
Couks
Puitfield
Abele
Frejudnt Cou
Ashtibuia
Einga Rumbull
Lake
Hers Sre
Editatien
Ganda
Ren
Rink
Butler
Fat
Wairfeld
Mprudiball
Holmes
Ide
Ashtaba
Geduga
Lorain
Trumbull
Brofn
Fairfield
Holmeya
Pike
Jareiry
Ibi
Olio
Cincidhati Lhiquiver
Ney Aogdidhnantiog
Lnrece' Journal
Fourth Street meeting on December agenda for teachers association
Harrisburg hosts the Pennsylvania Teachers Association in December. Committees discuss examinations of teachers and teaching methods, including mathematics, moral instruction, normal instruction, and rural agricultural education. The session invites county officials and educators to participate.
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Harrisbirg
Hartiabarga
Theo Orrin
Pennsylivalnia
Leachers
Gorfrel Fram Y ‘Ling
Christaa Morait-Theantinen
Dgher Instituti
Uthér
Marine Disasters On the Great Lakes Reported Losses
The Detroit Advertiser lists disastrous lake events since September first with about three hundred lives lost and vessel totals near 910 7000 in damages. Propellers barques tugs and schooners suffered extensive losses plus cargo and salvage costs. The Toledo Albany and Gline wrecks illustrate cargo and life costs, signaling vast economic impact on lake trade.
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Detroit
Pulie
Mprigg
Aince
Amouno
Toledo
Gale
Albany
Jon Thege Lukes Ten Venta Nyo
The Limburmen Adte Freshers Severe Freezing
The fragment describes extreme cold and severe freezing along the Allegheny River causing greater distress than previously observed. It notes impacts on the river bars from splice to end and hints at widespread suffering and loss during the period.
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Allegheny
Fragmented river disaster details from a Pittsburgh tale
A garbled account recalls a raft flotilla on the Allegheny River where logs and rafts broke apart near Nicku Ishin with ships and boats torn from the flotilla. Survivors were rescued, many lost gear and clothes, and the event sparked widespread alarm about river manufacturing dangers.
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Allegheny
Jane
Eli Regine
Mliy
Ishin
Bea
Havin
Barsc
Beret Burgh
Avaiati
Indi
Franklin
Steamship arrives from Ark to New York and news from California
Yesterday’s California items describe the Steamship arrival from Arkansas to New York and a mix of sparse war and political notes, including a British squadron reaching Panama and talk of restoring a base in the Bay of Panama. The dispatch hints at upheaval in Central America and Nicaragua but lacks full context.
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Tae
Ark.wall
New York
Richard Po Hantand
Ts Francisco
Sarge
Wis
Toric Wasseria Hick
Thavauals
Nicaragua
Confien Ag
Bay of
Panama
Dera
Beaver Market Prices From Corrected Weekly
Corrected Weekly lists commodity rates with flour at per bundroid, wheat and rye per bushel, butter per pound, eggs per dozen, apples per unit, and aloe lo items. Includes varied spellings and misreads that obscure specific values.
Pittsburgh Market Prices in Porrsquitan December 30 1356
Market report from Porrsquitan lists flour at 5 per barrel and 505 as a price tag, buckwheat at per cwt, hay at per ton, hog at per pound, and butter at per pound with several missing or garbled figures.
Beaver County Marital Announcements Noted Names
A fragmented notice lists individuals including Ted Shannon and Miss L Ku of Beaver County and David Reed and Miss A Kee of Powell County with ceremony dates the 18th and 23d of the inst.
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Rav
Ted
Tod Shannon
L Ku
Beaver County
Trev
David Reed
Ry. A
Dr Kee
Eo ‘Powell Py BesFer
Ounty
Fragmentary obituary notice from a 19th century Rochestry borough
Fragmentary obituary text noting names and aged individuals. Mentions J. G. Bligs Esq in the borough and references to a person aged 42 and other aged figures. Text is severely garbled with missing phrases and inconsistent OCR.
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Rochestry
J. G. Bligs
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Drum Point
New Hampshire Telegraph
Missouri Democrat
Beaver
ARGUS
Weyand
J. Weyand
Billors & Proprietors
Beaver, PA
Cunistans
T M M. Taylor
Rochester
Taylor
Gurat Ixventios
John Robingson
New Brighton
Jnventor
Gen
Carter
Jung
Owe
New Orleans
Republican Party
Dave Lone
Manmoth
Warren € O
Mincis
Booth
Mr. Buchanan
the Limburmen
California News
Marke
Pittsburgh Market
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