Walker and Cass clash over Walker expedition plans
Controversy centers on Commodore Walker and President Taylor with Gen. Cass accusing actions as violation of sovereignty. Dispatches claim Walker seeks new expeditions into Nicaragua and Mexico while Paulding and military orders face scrutiny amid political tensions in New Orleans and Washington.
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Walker
Ena
Congress
United States
Mexico
Nicaragua
U. S
Jeri
Cota Rica
Fouate
Lewis Cass
Paulding
Pauldine
Ig Eeld
Ion Ne Jerisdicti Ora
Tim
Bhachadide
New Orleans
Drain
Greytown
Com
Igor
N. S. Times
Goan
Iberia
Tripod
Buccaneer
Kansas
Nic.sragua
Texas
Cass
Pittburgh Gazete
New Brighton Teachers Institute Ends with Resolutions
The December 1857 institute in Beaver Point New Brighton closed after two days of lectures on English grammar penmanship and education. Leaders and attendees adopted resolutions urging improved teacher training and statewide support for common schools.
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Friends of Education
Union School
Bui
New Brighton
To Orden
N. Avery
Ug Dungon
Guilford
Jas
R. M. Ave
Aisclilow
T . ‘Secretariez
Dean
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Pittsh
Pyofhpipes
Piburgh
Mesera Curry, Burt
Guilford Cis
Escritebh
Npoa
Notin
Pra
Niic Scholz
Pr Ty
Thompson
Lurry
Burt
Newell
Newah
Ling Geng
Tay' Uy
Aaj-upacdp Reek
Sioh
Tnstitute
Reasion
Schoes
Hippo
Hews
Cort
Bart
Nevelhind
Adjgureed Ieee
Wr "Reeves
Piiantet
Dilford
John Cuthbertson
Roy
John Alison
Buri
B. B . Chamberlin Esq
D. Stanton
Beveral
Dresséa Committee
Ex-Ereia
Pal
Burtok
Thompeton
Misa M'Chrdy
Critchlow
Maoner
Deay
Ate Batt
Prof
Tak Thompson
Miss McC
Douthhed Pittaburgh
Simpson
Alidgheny
Thompsin
Tostudtecans
Neds Rayer
Cea
Seasion
B . Duff
Leette
Thowepson
Curry
I Tbbertson
Pennsylvania
Toem
Mre
Nih
Saly
Erce
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Resgular Board of
Instreetfirs
Pia WucTin
Hig Institute
Rad
Pennsylvania Boot Journal
Emotional Meeting Condemns Admin Over Gen Walker Seizure
A large indignation meeting in Montix Jal July 4 adopted resolutions censuring the administration for seizing Gen Walker's command in Paulding and demanding his restoration and repeal of neutrality laws.
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Montix
Jal
Walker
Com
Paulding
Beaver County Argus Settlement Notice
Beaver Dec 23 1857 Weyand editor announces a general settlement call for allpersons indebted to the firm. Readers are urged to call at the Argus office to settle debts promptly and coal orders are to be received for settlement at the earliest convenient time.
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The
Beaver County Argus
Mutt Miber
Argus
Weyand
Edited political tract notes on Kansas and national issues
A fragmentary newspaper page discusses Kansas politics, editors, and a corrective note on stock lists. It references Petersin's indie project, bankers, and subscription pricing, with scattered remarks on governance and public discourse.
Resolution on access to information and Kansas admission debate
In Washington City on January 4 the House reported a resolution asking the President to share information on the S. V. im and Walker expedition. Debate followed as Mr. Jones and Mr. Clingman pressed and opposed the measure. The resolution passed by a party vote. Later Mr. Pugh sought a bill for Kansas admission with constitutional conditions and a future convention, while discussing slavery provisions and voter participation.
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Nis
Constitution
Kansas
Wasureron City
Housee
Chngman
Forolffairs
Jones
Tennessee
Walker
Clingman
Secumatistes
Ali
Iso
United States
Engagement near Leavenworth sparks troop movement and fear
News reports a clash between Gen Lane's troops and dragoons near Leavenworth. Officers demanded surrender, plans for a possible bloody engagement circulated, and reports said reinforcements might travel to the area as excitement grew and townsfolk discussed the fighting aftermath.
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Louis
Leaventworth
Lane
Moulid
Jane
Ae Yyna
Sean Culltown
Washington City News Fragment Amid Alarmed Reports
Fragmentary Washington dispatch discusses alarming rumors about Gen Walker's expedition and a potential clash with Nicaragua. The article notes official indecision and mentions Commander Pauldig's instructions while stressing the uncertain political stance of administrations.
Two Faced Administration Debate Warnings and Currency Talk
Fragmented critique from the era discusses a two faced administration. It covers financial policy including Treasury notes and bank suspensions, arguing about specie pay ments and government paper currency versus bank notes. It also touches on political figures like Walker and references to President Buchanan and ongoing currency concerns.
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Cadibinis Ff
James Buchanan
N.Y. Courier
Enquirer
Buglayan
Wade
Treasury
Congress
Eharith
Defying Government Letter From Brigham Young On Peace and War
A Washington document from the U S Army headquarters includes a Brigham Young letter dated December 16 urging peace and cautioning against reformist leaders. It condemns administration allies and states resolve to defend Utah Territory against perceived oppression and to fight if necessary.
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Washeington
Usb ‘Army
Brigham
Israel
Cntrary
Uni
Utah
Ional
Fragmented Petition Debate on Slavery and Majority Rule
A historical column recounts a 1855 petition supporting slavery and the 1857 pledge to uphold it. It notes a Democratic meeting where a telegraphic report influenced the crowd and the press, with tensions over a vote and minority rights versus majority rule.
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Swathiér
Toma
Kagiss
Harrisburg Caucus Names Speaker Candidate in Early Ballot
Fragmentary report from Harrisburg shows Deneoe caucus nominating Letigaen of Montgamny for Speaker on the first ballot with 55 votes. Jagol Ziegler appears re elected to an upcoming Senate caucus, while the House and Senate discussions proceed with no formal selections yet.
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Kseeisuura
Tho
Deneoe
House
Letigaen
Montgamny
Speeks
Longake
Sa Ne Smithy
Gambia
Jagol Ziegler
Goth
Ziegler
Senate
Senucus
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Beaver - Pointe
Mavery
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Notone
Holloway
Billa
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Leghen City
Frey
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Janu
Beaver
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Ama
Ollie
T. Beeterson, & Brothers
Petersin
BEN - Clark’ & Co
Commission Stockland’ Exchange
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Peterson’ & Brothers
Chesnut
Phil Delpiia
Eri
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Isand
Severn
Ae Ag
Jaun
Lutz
New York
Itose
Statineh
Feng ‘Gornttd
Abamo
Imprie
Hanis
Washington
Man
Pauldig
Telas Tibu
Gomnodore
Harrisburg
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