Utah affairs prompt action before general government
The article argues Utah needs decisive federal action to enforce authority amid Mormon resistance. It cites Col Steptoe’s failed governorship, likens the situation to a potential military need, and warns that without presidential support Utah becomes a persistent nuisance to America. It also notes ecclesiastical trials and local church matters in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
United States
Col Steptoe
Steptoe
Bighim Young
Brigham Young
Ion
Uriah
Theteter
Deamamgod
Territory of
Drummond
Executive
America
Providence debates site for state normal school location
The School Commissioner advertises for proposals to house the state normal school in Providence. Woonsocket and Bristol submit claims, with Providence City Council undecided. A special session for teachers is planned, and the spring term begins the 27th. Weather was rainy, with recent snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Nornal
Oonsacket
Providence Post
Woonsocket
Bristol
Bridal
Harris
New England
Norma Scitvan
Republicanism in America and Ancient Greece and Rome
A Bristol Phenix letter writer argues republican principles evolved in the United States distinct from Greek and Roman models. The piece compares governance, citizen freedoms, and domestic progress, urging readers to study histories of republicanism and its practical operation in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic of
United States
Greece
Rome
Wur
Old World
Republica
Bristol Phenix
Forron
Ourront Axctent
Morgan Aerussics
American Republic
E &c
America
Reagan
Thie
Roma
May issue features varied articles and fine fashion plates
Georys Lang's book for May includes Artic Explorations by Rev. Whitaker, A Nervous Wife by T. S. Arthur, Celebrated Women, Carolina Backwoods Sketches, Faces of Life, The Little Orphans, Things We Love, plus numerous embroidery and fashion patterns, with standout pattern plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georys Lang
D. K. Whitaker
T.S. Arthur
Carolina Backwoods
Godey
Utah Territorial Governance Criticized in 1857 Letter
W W Drummond judge of Utah Territory laments violence against officers and urges federal aid to enforce law. He argues Brigham Young is sole lawgiver, condemns current administration, and appeals for timely support to remove the territory's troubling institutions. Date given March 30 1857.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ido
Vurain
Pillimore
Bripham Young
Utah
W. W. Drummond
Justwe
Utah Territory
Two Weeks Later from California and Panama News
Steamship George Law arrived with nearly a million and a quarter in specie and San Francisco dates to March. The Golden Gate returned to harbor after a minor accident. Reports detail Panama disturbances, Morse negotiations, indemnity issues, and British influence shaping U S interests. A California gold dust theft and a poisoning case involving Prussian blue appear among varied late Atlantic news.
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New York
George Law
San Francisco
Golden Gate
Marguerritta Island
John L. Stevens
Gil
Mary C Haskell
Cientuevos
Wreed
Cape Maize
Aspinwall
Granada
Havana
Tennessee
Calfornia
Stage
Oregon
Sandwich Island
China
Greytown
Lockbridge
Mareh
Sin Carlos
Machuca Rapids
Casillo
San Carlos
Serapiqui
Walker
Bagotn
George
United States
New Granada
Tiempo
Bogota
Pombo
Morse
Cap
Fof Bogom
Carthagena
Bowlin
Senor Ospinn
Medellin
New York Express
Isabell and Steamer Incidents Reported in Caribbean Alert
Charleston dispatch notes Isabell arriving from Havana and Key West on April 10 while Tennessee from Aspinwall reaches Key West with word Col Luckbridge driven from Serapique. The San Juan river reportedly in Costa Rican control as J. N. Scott explodes killing sixty filibusters. Tennessee returns home with 50 wounded and sick aboard.
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Nicaragua
Lnckbridge
Lizzy Pulebusters
Charleston
Isabell
Havana
Key West
Tennessee
Aspinwall
Col Luckbridge
Serapique
San Joan
J. N. Scott
Fennessee
Lockbridge
New York Act Declares Citizenship Free From Race
The act asserts that race or descent shall not disqualify anyone from citizenship in New York. It states that enslaved people brought into the state with consent of their master become free. It also designates enslavers or those trafficking others as felons, with prison terms from two to ten years.
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Republic of Rome
Notrat Lava
Clu
Republic of
Greece
Rose
Rome
Uras
Congress
Church
Brigham Young
Young
God
Joseph Smith
Supreme Court
B. Young
Manesn
Moroni Green
Judge Kinney
Green
Brigham Youung
Baker
Whitehouse
Bakér
Gov. Young
Muissouri
Iowa
Utah
America
Californi
Illinois
Lown
Maissour
Salt Lake City
Territory
indYet
Otah ‘Territory
John W Gunnison
Leonidas Shaver
Mormon Church
Great Salt Lake City
W. Babbit
Hebert Kimball
J. M. Grant
Ilinois
Democratic Party
Utah Territory
California
Supreme Court of
New-York
Free States
Supreme Court of the United States
State of
New York
Senate
Assembly
Calor
Aps YT
Ric
Saups
Cole
Sarteile
Hji Ng
N. Y. Courg- Eng
Arrest for stealing Nashua Bank keys and loot recovered
A man named Bradford was arrested after entering the Nashua Bank cashier’s house through a back door on Saturday night and remaining until Sunday afternoon. Keys were stolen but found as iron representations. the thief’s trunk contained two bracelets from Dr Graves’s wife and other stolen property linking him to the crime.
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Boto Atrenet
Nashua
K. Bradford
Graves
Eustt
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O. P. Farrington
Methodist Church
North Cohasset
Tington
Methodist Conference
Shalloch
East Cambridge
Trentont Temple
Boston
Kal
Pierce Famiy
Bryer
Ge SE sPersons
Bynn
Stésmeri Forest
James C. Richmond
St. Paul's Church
Milwaukie
Wisconsin
Sallawzof
Cali
Jacob Lambrell
Lovejoy’s
Souicmé
Eleanor Bennett
Limothy Bennett
Vatley Falls
Providance Post
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