Debates on Debt and Tariffs Stir Public Opinion
A 19th century critique argues against foreign debt payments and imports, noting large shipments of specie from the United States to England. It blames tariff opponents for harming workers in cotton factories and warns of consequences if voters back free trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprcie
England
United States
Dhecin
Beatekon
Byston
Liverpool
Fries
New York
Congress Deadlock Delays Legislation Over Fugitive Slave Law
The record shows minimal business in both houses as partisan bickering stalls action on the fugitive slave law amid President-making holidays. Lawmakers may delay until holidays pass and focus shifts to party strategies rather than national benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Congress
Epratia
Moana
Bristol Coal Mining Company formed for town mine
A Bristol Coal Mining Company has been formed to open a local mine with the agent in town arranging for immediate operation. Also reported is a serious fluid lamp accident involving Mrs. Gladding, resulting in burns to the stomach face and hands of Capt. Gladding’s wife, with her condition described as critical but improving.
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Bristol Coal Mining Company
Sugar House Company
Whames Street
Gladding
Jolia Gladding
Mes. G
Breset
Hungarian Liberty Crusade Plans Raise Funds in New York
The New York papers report daily movements of the liberty movement leader Kossuth. Plans are under way to raise twenty thousand dollars for Hungary with five dollar tickets at Tripler Hall where he will speak. Already several thousand dollars have been donated.
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New York
Down
Hungary
Kossuth
Tripler Hall
Temperance Agent Lectures on Maine Liquor Law
On Tuesday evening Mr Howard Meeks State Temperance Agent spoke at the Court House about the Maine Liquor Law. He argued the law is constitutional and effective in curbing intemperance and urged petitions to the General Assembly for a similar law. He will lecture again Monday evening at the Court House to encourage attendance.
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Howard Meeks
Maine
General Assembly
Court House
Speeches of Kossuth Stir New York Crowds
Report of Kossuth’s orations in New York where his clear grasp of imperial governance and world affairs earns widespread praise from attendees. The writer notes few men as versed as him on matters affecting mankind and laments limitations of space to publish the full speeches.
Voters Urged to Register at Town Clerk Office
Citizens are urged to register their names this month at the Town Clerk’s office to be included on the voters list for the upcoming election.
Weather Note: Snow Depth and Cold Snap Through Week
The town saw about two inches of snow on Monday with mild air and solid sleighing. Through the week the weather turned bitterly cold from Tuesday morning, with Wednesday night the coldest. A NW wind remained keen and the thermometer fell to low levels by Thursday morning.
Debtors Urged to Settle Phenix Subscriptions
The Phenix notes with regret that only a small portion of last year’s dues has been paid and complains subscribers have not provided cash to cover printing costs. It urges prompt settlement of bills before January to meet numerous demands and asks debtors to pay as they would want others to pay them.
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Phenix Ia
Senate messages on Thrasher case and Prometheus outrage
The President sent three messages to the Senate including matters on the Thrasher case and the British outrage on the steamer Prometheus. A third message concerned last session regulation of St Lawrence navigation. A petition to restore flogging in the navy drew opposition remarks from Ex Commodore Stockton.
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Coxcuess
Senate
Thrasher
St. Lawrence
Stockton
Congress approves welcome to Kenseth at the capital
After delays and debate Congress overwhelmingly passes a resolution in the name of the people of the United States to give Louw Koweth a cordial welcome to the capitol. Preparations are under way in Washington for a hearty reception, likely attended by all except Russian and Austrian ambassadors who opposed the idea.
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Seward
Kenseth
Congress
United States
Louw Koweth
Washington
Nichimeelf
United States of America
Jonathan
Bruce
Austria
France
Napoleon
Spain
Cuba
North America
Jamaica
Kingston
Sam
Masquito
IP Geory's Lavy's Book January 1859 Review
The January 1859 issue of IP Geory's Lavy's Book is hailed as the best yet with 100 pages 41 contributors and 96 engravings. Plates include The Parables of our Lord Christ and The Happs Family and are described as rich and valuable. Subscribers urged to order by sending name to Banterbrooke Depot on State Street.
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Geory
Lavy
Christ
Happs
Banterbrooke
State Street
Forrester's Boys and Giants Magazine Subscriptions
January issue of Forrester's Boys and Giants Magazine is highlighted as a leading youth publication. The ad promotes giving a dollar for a one year subscription to Bradbury and Guild at 120 Washington Street Boston.
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Forrester
Boy's
Giant's Magazine
Bradbury and Guild
Washington Street
Hoston
Reersace for December and foreign affairs satire
A December issue from a New York publication is praised for its constant quality and wide distribution. The piece mocks American bravado post Civil War and imagines punishing European powers including Austria France Spain and Britain while briefly referencing Cuba Jamaica and the Mosquito Kingdom with a tone of sharp political satire.
Severe Norther Drives Ships Ashore Along Gulf Coast
Dispatch from New Orleans notes a strong norther in the Gulf of Mexico driving several small vessels ashore or sinking them. From the Rio Grande runners are plentiful but fighting has halted. General Avalus issued a proclamation dated Matémeras declaring that no frontier commerce exists except Matemeris.
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Faon
Mexwod Fabrica
New Orleans
Gulf of Meziop
Rio Grande
Geo
Avalus
Isoved
Matémeras
Komen
Matemeris
Capogha & Pipe
Wrok
Boyton Daly Journal
Franking notes on Arctic tale and two pygmy children exhibit
The piece reviews M. M. Dodd's new winter travel book for youth about Spitzbergen and Franklin's era, paired with a Curious Exhibition at the Society Library showing two pint-sized Central American pygmy children. It notes their weights and limited speech while hinting at wonder and novelty in a midwinter setting.
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Gao
Newbold
Eeq
Bank of America
Spimbergen
M. M. Dodd
John Franklin
Spitberg
Robinson Crusoe
Society Library
Broadway
Asiec
Stephens
Central America
Oberon
Titania
Tom
Bairm
Willows as a profitable crop suggestively urged by Haynes
Watson G. Haynes proposes commercial cultivation of willows in the United States noting annual imports worth four to five million dollars. He cites an acre yield of up to two tons, potential profits of about 120 dollars per acre after costs, and references a Newburgh collector Charlee W. Grant M D. He appeals to Bristol Phenix readers to publicize the subject and to pursue cultivation of Salix Alba Salix Visioalis and Salix Trisadrne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
France
Germany
Wales
Scotland
Finland
Charlee W. Grant
Newburgh
N.Y
Watson G. Haynes
Garrison's Landing
Poinam Co
N. Y
West Randolph Postmaster Arrested for Mail Depredations
Special agent J Holbrook and C Sanderson detected West Randolph Vermont postmaster in depredations upon U S mail. He was arrested Monday and will likely explain losses of valuable levers and other items addressed to women in Boston.
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Annest
Post Office Department
J. Holbrook
Sanderson
West Randolph
Vermont
U.S
Femnens
Boston
Not to meddle with domestic concerns of the United States
A historical statement asserts a guiding principle to avoid foreign interference and not to mix with domestic party questions. The speaker appeals to friends to support this stance, expressing regret at needing another public appeal and emphasizing nonentanglement in domestic affairs.
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United States
Max
Navy Secretary Directive on San Juan Nicaragua Incident 1851
The Secretary instructs Commodore Parker to sail the Home Squadron to San Juan de Nicaragua to protect American commerce after an English brig Express fired on the Prometheus. The order cites the 1850 US Britain Nicaragua treaty prohibiting dominion by either nation and asks Parker to notify British forces, assure no nonpayment of lawful port duties, and maintain friendly Central American relations.
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Secretary of the Navy
F A Parker
The
Express
San Juan
Nicaragua
Prometheus
New York
United States
Wessels
Great Briain
Cosa Rica
Mosquito Coast
Central America
San Juan de Nicaragua
Sam
WM. A. Gramam
Com
F. A. Parker
U.S
Pensacola
Destructive Lowell Fire Destroys Mills and Homes
A morning blaze at Crosby's turning mill on Howe Street spread to three Fay Street dwellings and Sevit's Flannel Mill, destroying buildings and belongings. Several families were affected. Mrs Walsh died after being moved to a neighbor’s, likely from illness. Cause pending. fire blamed on accident.
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Lowrin
Lowell
Daily News
Crosby
Howe Street
Belvidere
Sevit
Aina
Hartford Castle
Charlestown Mutual
Atherton
Castles
Peter Timmins
Messrs
Phiam
Stephen Walsh
Mom
Robbers invade Cambridgeport home threaten mother and child
Two men called at 219 Broadway Cambridgeport and after being admitted demanded money. They seized the mother’s infant and threatened to kill both her and the child and burn the house if she did not comply. Mrs. Goodnow gathered $850 from a drawer before the robbers departed. Chief Constable Lawrence cited the Boston Journal as the source.
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Albert K. Goodnow
Broadway
Cambridgeport
Mra. Goodnow
Rob Johnson Abandons Flying Machine Project
New York correspondence reports Rob Johnson, inventor of a famous flying machine, forced to abandon the project for lack of funds. The device is said to lie exposed to wind and rain, deteriorating and dilapidated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre Fivine Michine
New York
Lowell Courier
Robjohn
London correspondent flags trade bias amid Allied market aims
A London correspondent warns that British influence seeks to curb American access to markets. The goal is to prevent a high tendency in Allied boards that would allow Bogheh manufacturers to flood the market at American expense.
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London
Philateiyhle Nera Americas
Britten Guid
Mexico Situation and U S Intervention Debate
The text analyzes Mexican instability and U S policy prompts. It notes President Anson declares danger and argues against U S interference, urging careful handling of Tehuantepec treaty matters and possible domestic repercussions from Mexican ventures. It advocates Webster remaining in State Department for continued leadership.
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Mexico
Ansia
United States
Endersteke
California
Sonora
Tes
Hidtatepec
Levay
Ihe
Webster
Department of State
Firing of the Prometheus and Cuban fever report
Havana advices received via New Orleans note the British brig of war firing on the Prometheus and the Express officers and crew insulted on board. Subscriptions for the late defense amount to 915770 31 dollars. Intermittent fever runs high at Puerto Principe.
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Havana
New Orleans
Diario
Huard
Puerto Principe
Commercial
Destructive Raleigh Fire Destroys Ten Buildings
A December 16 report from Petersanes Virginia describes a severe blaze in Raleigh Lot that consumed nine to twenty buildings including the telegraph office. The rapid flames forced authorities to blow up structures to halt further spread.
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Petersanes
Raleigh, Lot
Congress to welcome Kossuth with committee and speech
Washington reports plan to appoint a committee from both houses to receive Kossuth and introduce him, with a possible speech. A concurrent dinner is planned funded by ticket sales. Mr. Clay agrees to Philadelphia with his physician as a change in acts is deemed necessary for his life. His health is exhausted with a hard coughing fever and slight blood discharge.
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Washington
Kossuth
Clay
Philadelphia
Press Dinner to Kossuth Draws Big New York Audience
New York December 15 The Press Dinner to Kossuth at the Astor House drew a large audience including hundreds of ladies. Kupeuth's speech, longer than any other, held listeners as Bryant presided and speakers such as Charles King Horace Greeley and other Hungarian supporters praised the cause with eloquence and passion.
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New York
Prese Dioner
Kossuth
Astor House
Kupeuth
Corporation
William Cullen Bryant
Charles King
Columbia College
Horace Greely
Attempt on Gen Haynae Report From Peath Letter
A cryptic Peath letter describes Field Marshal Kaynau sleeping in a ground floor room at his Hungarian estate. A night fire spread to a garden building and three corn barns, destroying the structures and contents. The writer suspects criminal arson aimed at killing the general.
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Haynas
Peath
Haynae
Kaynau
Hungary
Fire destroys East Weymouth Methodist Church in Groes setback
The Methodist Church at East Weymouth was totally burned about 1 am causing about 4000 dollars in losses and 1500 dollars insured. The village had no fire engine at the time.
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East Weymouth
Boston
Severe Cold Snap Across Regions Reported
The Brooklyns Height area recorded 6 degrees above zero at dawn yesterday. Calder weather shows extreme cold not common for the region. Reports from Lewiston Maine and Cleveland indicate subzero temperatures with notable lows. Rochester and Anchorage also faced deep cold by nightfall, reflecting a nationwide cold spell beginning the night of the 16th.
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Cora Wearson
N. Y
Waa
Lewiston
Pero
Sondock Phelow
Cleveland
Aahtahele
Rochester
New York
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