Turbulent Nebraska controversy and Omaha capital move
An account recalls a conflict over the territorial capital with Gov Burt's death and accusations of corruption against Omaha backers. A town meeting denounced bribery while a crowd heard stump speeches, then a party of visitors from Council Bluffs toured Omaha and its winded wigwams, meeting Chief Shungueka and White Horse before a festive evening at Saling's Grove.
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Burt
Omaha
Territorial
Mission House
Douglas County
Washington
Buncomb
Sol
Mormondam
Council Bluffs
Nebraska
Pappilion
Pappilien
Missouri River
French press curtailed as emperor tightens control
A French newspaper is interdicted for not denouncing would be assassins of the emperor while others are silenced for not discussing topics in the manner he desires. A private Guernsey letter notes an unusually mild winter with raspberries hawthorn blossoms and large gooseberries.
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France
Aerial Ship by M Gavaro and Other 1857 Notes
French machinist M Gavaro perfected an aerial ship costing 300000 francs and flew 1500 miles to Algiers and back at about 160 mph. He plans Havre to New York trips after Mediterranean tests, with a 30 hour transatlantic forecast. The Ohio Board of Public Works reports canal losses of about 9000 dollars in 1857. Judge John K Kane of Pennsylvania died aged with lungs inflammation. Kansas rumors swirl over new governors tied to pro slavery election frauds as McKee nears Kansas governorship offer.
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M. Gavaro
Algiers
Africa
M. Gavarni
Havre
New York
John K. Kane
District Court of the United States
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Judge Kane
John Kene
President Polk
Kane
Elisha Kent Kane
Passmore Williamson
Kansas
Awatara
Denver
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Francis eKee
Cookstown
Fayette County
McKee
Buchanan
Appointment as U S Minister to Austria Planned After Congress
The Tribune reports that James Gordon Bennett will receive his commission as U S Minister to Austria immediately after Congress adjourns. This move fulfills one condition for Herald support of the Administration, with the Herald long a faithful ally.
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Tribune
Congress
James Gordon Bennet
U. S
Austria
New York Herald
Herald
Charleston's Oldest Printer B R Gitsinger Dies
B R Gitsinger, reputed as Charleston's oldest printer, died after a long illness. His press work spanned decades, shaping the local newspaper scene and mentoring younger printers in the community.
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B. R. Gitsinger
Charleston
Judge Ferguson's Pre-emption Sustained in Land Office
In a ruling dated March 18 1868 the Commissioner of the General Land Office sustained Judge Ferguson's pre-emption decision. The decision reinforces rights to public domain lands and upholds earlier court findings. The outcome signals continued enforcement of settlement claims amid western land policies.
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Commissioner of the General Land Office
Controversy Over Ferguson Pre Emption Split Among Nebraska Political Factions
The General Land Office upheld Judge Ferguson's pre emption amid attacks by Chapman's allies who accuse Ferguson's supporters of aiming to ruin his congressional bid. The exposé accuses Chapman of duplicity and corruption tied to Dakota shares and Nebraska land schemes. The piece also notes the steamer Henry A Jones caught fire near Augusta Kentucky, burning to the waterline. no deaths, value $15 000 with $10 000 insured.
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Washington
General Land Office
Ferguson
Congress
Chapman
Nebraska
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington City
Lockwood
Omaha City
Omaha
Douglas
Kansas
Henry A. Jones
Augusta
The Nebraskian Voices Defiant Reply to Critics
A pointed tirade rebukes the Nebraskian for past tone and alleged indecency. The writer defends prior actions, mocks accusers, and asserts authority, citing President Buchanan and a failed Post Office scheme as motives behind criticism. Accusations of baseness and puppies are dismissed with sharp rhetoric.
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Senate
Jess
Buchanan
Omaha
Ill health of Secretary Cumixe noted amid penitentiary reforms
The editorial acknowledges the Secretary's precarious health and corrects prior misreporting from Omaha sources. It reports 590 convicts at the Illinois Penitentiary with 9 female inmates, 150 unemployed due to crowding, and describes a guided prison education program and library access as a model for reform.
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Illinois Penitentiary
Chicago election result with Haines elected mayor
In Chicago the Republican candidate Haines won the mayoral race by a 1161 vote majority at the municipal election. The city council stands 17 Republicans to 7 Democrats. The total vote cast was 16 123 versus 10 645 for mayor last spring and 11 343 for president in 1856.
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Cotcaco Muwichrat
Chicago
Haines
Greeley examined before Tariff Investigating Committee
The Tariff Investigating Committee examined Horace Greeley this morning and released him after forty minutes. He affirmed no pressure or money was offered to influence Congress on Tariff or other matters and expressed gratitude for the committee’s candor. He recalled no knowledge of payments by Lawrence Stone Co. or others.
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Horace Greeley
Greeley
Congress
Boston
Lawrence, Stone & Co
Mr Grow Led Land Bill Aims Fifteen Year Pre Emption
The Tribune endorses Mr Grow of Pa for a land bill barring President proclamations to sell public lands until fifteen years after survey. It would grant pioneer settlers fifteen years pre emption on their quarter sections before sale or transfer to speculators. The paper calls for united support, noting a more radical measure cannot pass this session.
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Congress
Grow
Public Lands
Trubune
Five Steamboats Burned at New Orleans
A morning fire opposite New Orleans on February 21 destroyed five steamboats the Virginia Montauk W V Sherman and Prentiss and the Montgom ery with damage to the Andover from New York and one or two other vessels. Loss estimated at about 70000 with partial insurance. total damage and scope left uncertain as port shipping faced major danger.
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New Orleans
Virginia
Montauk
W. V. Sheman
Prentiss
Montgomery
James Montgomery
Andover
New York
Sanu Anon Aims for Mexican Presidency From Havana
Friends and partizans expect Sanu Anon to arrive in Havana and then sail on a Spanish war steamer to assume the presidency of Mexico.
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Sanu Anon
Havana
Mexico
Election fraud claims surface in Shawnee precinct arrest
Shawnee election judges and clerks testified under oath before the Investigating Committee that the Roose poll book was taken to Westport where 300 names were added.
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The
Leavenworth Times
Shawnee
Roose
Westport
Gen Comonfort Arrives in Baltimore in February Visit
Gen Comonfort once a Mexican dictator landed in Baltimore in February, drawing attention to a notable international political figure during a period of upheaval.
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Comonfort
Mexico
Baltimore
Early settler Edward Lerew returns home improved health
Edward Lerew, among the early settlers of this place, who had spent months in Pennsylvania, arrived in the city early this week and is much improved in health.
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Edward Lerew
Pennsylvania
Ground settles as roads improve and court sits in Omaha
The ground has settled and roads will be in first rate condition in days. The District Court for the Firm Judicial District in Douglas County is now in session at Omaha with 359 cases on the docket.
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Douglas County
Omaha
River Boating Conditions Reported Calm and Rising
The weather allows smooth river boating with water level rising slowly. No beat or boat arrival yet. anticipation grows for an expected soon arrival.
Chief Justice Hall Visits Omaha and County Land Fencing Progress
Chief Justice Hall arrived in Omaha last Saturday. Farmers in the county are fencing lands with piles of posts and rails seen across the prairies. The county will cultivate more than twice the land this season than in any prior year. Sheriff John M. Enoch is currently assessing Sarpy County property for taxation.
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Justice Hall
Omaha
John M. Enoch
Sarpy Co
Foundations Begin for Several City Buildings
L G Jeffers retires from the Plattsmouth Jeffersonian editorial chair. About 1000 wagons will depart Nebraska City this spring with army supplies bound for Uwh. The first train is slated to leave around the first of April.
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L. G. Jeffers
The
Plattsmouth Jeffersonian
Nebraska City
Uwh
Land Pre Emption Totals In County Report
Abstract from the County Clerk and Land Office in Omaha states 86,000 acres have been pre empted in this county, leaving 70,000 acres subject to pre emption, 60,000 of which have been filed on.
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Omaha
Effort to Establish a Public Library in the City
Citizens push to found a city library with hopes of success and public support. Local leaders discuss funding, site selection, and community need as plans unfold.
Lane to Reopen Store After Fire Aid
Through public generosity a number of citizens and Mr Lane whose shop burned last week have enabled him to build a new shop and he will soon resume business.
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Lane
Severe Thunderstorm Hits With Large Hail Last Monday
A severe thunderstorm passed Monday afternoon bringing hail of considerable size. The storm disrupted activities in several areas and prompted storm warnings from local authorities.
Infamous attempt to abduct free woman for slavery in city
A Canadian Englishman Thomas Radcliffe arrived with Hannah Blackson from Toronto planning to take her to St Louis for sale in a restaurant venture. Hannah, posing as his servant, was lured to the Massasoit House where Radcliffe proposed taking another girl to join, then fled. Hannah was left penniless with $200 vanished, and Radcliffe remains at large. efforts to arrest him continue.
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Corracrovs Rascaury
Duarto
Thomas Radeffe
Toronto
C. W
Massasoit House
Hannah Blackson
Radclife
Bur
St. Louis
Blackson
Burke
Radcliffe
Hannah
Massasoit
Bust of Gen Canai mir Pulaski by Saunders for Capitol rotunda
Sculptor Mr Saunders completed a fine marble bust of Gen Canai mir Pulaski. The work shows his Polish costume with a noble head and expression of kindness and courage, crafted in colossal wire and likely to be placed in the Washington Capitol rotunda.
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Saunders
Canaimir Pulaski
Capitol
Washington
John Hancock’s Nephew John Hancock Cock to Reach Forty Four
The Boston Ledger notes John Han cock Eng nephew of Gov John Hancock will complete his 44th year on the 22nd of the month. It mentions the cock House as a place of famed times and Hancock’s continued health as he walks about daily.
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The
Boston Ledger
John Hancock
Hancock
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