The Kansas Controversy and Presidential Policy Debate
The piece roasts President Buchanan for siding with a sectional bloc over constitutional liberty, condemning Lecompton style moves in Kansas. It argues Congress must decide, warns of civil war if the Constitution is forced, and laments the era’s partisan despotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglass
Gov
Walker
McKeon
Wood
New York
Congress
Buchanan
Senate
Douglas
Democratic Party
Kansas
Revolson
Freedam
America
Ansiaig
Kansai J
Reflections on the Year’s End and Mortality
The piece contemplates the closing year and the mixed blessings it brought. It laments sickness sorrow and death as reminders of life’s uncertainty and warns youth to heed past warnings and avoid ruin from intemperance.
Abandoned Bruce Passengers Reach Warren on Atlantic
Captain Luther and Mr Henry Collins sailed aboard the Atlantic from Liverpool to New York and returned to Warren. The Bruce sprang a leak October 29 and pumps clogged. Yemassee rescued the crew as five feet of water filled the hold. Most reached Liverpool. two stayed to guide the American Consul, others sailed for Charleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Luther
Henry Collins
Bruce
Warren
James Wallace
Cullins
Atlantic
New York
Liverpool
Luther
Yemassee
Childs
Gharleston
Charleston
Public meeting called for relief of the poor
A notice states a public meeting will be held Monday evening to consider measures for alleviating poverty and aid the needy. The organizers expect a large turnout due to the worthy object and local benevolence.
Mysterious Cromwell Disappearance and Accusations Publicized
In Cromwell Connecticut Sage a teenaged boy vanished after being sent to feed the centile at his father’s barn. Nugent an Irishman was arrested then discharged. Benson a tailor claims Nugent killed Sage with a club and knife and helped hide the body. Nugent is held for trial while the case remains unresolved with new letters suggesting Sage may be alive in Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cromwell
Conn
New Heaven Palladium
Sage
Nugent
John Amos Benson
Benson
Walliams
Ithaca
N. Y
Pennsylvania
Nugenta Wqs
Haddam
Bensop
Farm work and assault claim tied to Cromwell case
In Hartford Cox Fant an item reports Sage, working on a farm near Cromwell for 30 monthly, allegedly taught in New Jersey as Hogers. He left after a barn incident with Nugent family, Nugent threatens lawsuit. Benson disputes murder claim to gain a 300 reward, narrator hints perjury. Sage to appear in Cromwell soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cramwell
Sage
Cromwell
New Jersey
Hogers
Nugent
Christmas as a universal festival through history and customs
The article reflects on Christmas as a timeless, worldwide celebration, noting its origins in early Christianity and contrasting ancient pomp with modern observance. It surveys how nations mark the day, mentions the Gregorian date shift, and highlights diverse traditions from Greece to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Bull
Old Dame Nature
Rome
Europe
England
Ganpowder
Tivis
Anun
Afric
Siberia
Debates on the Nativity date and Christmas customs
The article recounts varied theories on Christ's birth timing, with claims ranging from December to Passover and even spring. It notes the universal Christmas customs of giving, charity, and gathering, while highlighting poets who celebrate cooks and holiday feasts in verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savius
Evana
News from Kansas and Missouri conflict over votes and troops
A Democratic Leavenworth letter reports Gen Line shot by government officials during a political dispute. Major Assef, Capt Van Vliet, and Gen Sanders headed to Washington after leaving Leavenworth on the 19th. E P Stanton remains acting governor with troop orders to quell unrest at Fort Scott and other towns as Missouri residents plan to vote in the territory, raising fears of bloodshed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Kansas
Leavenworth
Browneville
Assefi
van Vliet
Ni Sanders Nnseld
Ashington
E.P. Stanton
Denver
Harney
Mr. Stanton
Fort Scott
Doriphan
Atchison
Kickapoo
Lawrence
Lecompton
Stanton
Tudin
India
Havelock
Lucknow
Colin Campbell
Suez
Calcustia
Outram
Cawnpore
Boy entices classmates into chest and escapes
An 11 year old boy Jin Silesia lured four schoolmates into a large chest, closed it, sat on the lid to listen, then released it after they fainted. The boys were smothered as the lid remained fastened until he flew his kite, leaving them trapped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jin Silesia
Arrival of the Adriatic and distant notices from Europe
The Adriatic from Liverpool arrived off Nantucket after a voyage marked by heavy weather. It carried 24 passengers including the captain and mate of the Warren barque Bruce lost October 29, plus over $20,000 in specie. Reports also cover cotton and Manchester markets, Indian war news, and Kansas politics amid a looming resumption of specie payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanpy Hoox
Collins
Adriatic
Liverpool
Confidence
Nantucket
Empire
Bruce
Warren, R. L
Bank of Frace
Aurora Borealis Exhibition Lights Over New Bedford
On Thursday around eight oclock a brilliant display of the Aurora Boreas appeared in the city and surrounding area. The lights were ruddy like sunrise and many residents rose to check their clocks, wondering if it was breakfast time.
Medals to Arctic Expedition Officers and Men
Lord Napier, by Clarendon's instruction, places medals with Secretary Cass to honor officers and men who joined Arctic recovery expeditions for Sir John Franklin. The government hopes U.S. citizens sharing the dangers receive the same recognition as British service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washineton
Lord Napier
Clarendon
Cass
United States
Sir John Franklin
Controversy Over Saratoga Captain Recall and Nicaragua Expedition
Letters from Walker’s camp claim Capt. Chatard of the Saratoga faced no clear orders from his government and was unjustly recalled to shield officials from public anger. A Mobile Register report includes a 1857 letter warning Chatard against seizing Costa Rica’s mail and promising action with shot and shell if he persisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WaLeen
Carr. Cuatand
Sagatoga
Cratard
U.S
Saratoga
Walker
Nicaragor
Chatard
Specife Matruccuni
Mobile Register
U.S S. Saratoca
Opr
Greytown
Green
H. B
Costa Rica
Boston
Aliah Seized At Jersey City In Cuba Trade Suspicion
The bark Aliah, Captain Stevens, cleared for St Jago de Cuba when a steam tug seized her in the lower bay. The U S Marshal Rynders on board confiscated the vessel on suspicion of involvement in the illegal slave trade and towed her to Jersey City under revenue cutter guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agog
Cortes
Townsend
Africa
U.S
Cumberland
Comes
New York
Boston Journal
United States
Wessan Serzep
Aliah
Ptevens
Custom House
St. Jago de Cuba
Rynders
Jersey City
Death in Warren Disturbs Local Community
Miss E detage Ingalls aged 76 was found dead in her Warren home yesterday morning. She rose around two and left for another room, and about two hours later was found lying dead on the floor. Providence Journal reports the discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Edetage Ingalls
Providence Journal
Milford Journal Reports Seizure of 350 Gallons of Liquor
The Milford Massachusetts Journal notes that about three hundred fifty gallons of various liquors were seized in Milford a few days ago and are stored at the town house awaiting an owner claimant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Maas
Poisoning at McManus Dinner in Brunswick
The Brunswick Telegraph reports that all family members of Mr Harvey McManus in Brunswick ate a minced beef dinner and became poisoned. A 5 or 6 year old child died Monday night while older children remained in precarious condition. Mr McManus was badly poisoned but Mrs McManus was only lightly affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Harvey McManus
McManus
Libel case over Ocean of Warren ships goods and liquor
United States District Court proceedings detail the libel against the whaleship Ocean of Warren for enriching and delivering goods without permit and for importing brandy and distilled spirits below legal allowances. Defendants claim personal items and limited spirits were for crew use and valued under 100 dollars. Proceedings reference captain Fesdes, pilot boat transport, and attorney G. H. Browne for the libelant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Justice Pitman
United States
Ocean of
Warren
Pefencez
Edgartown
Fesdes
Fin. J. M. Clarke
A. Payrie
G. H. Browne
U.S
Antonney
Prov
Arrest of David Thompson in depredations case near Bellingham
David Thompson, once a leader among a gang of thieves preying on hens, hog pens, and beehives around Bellingham Franklin and Mendon, escaped officers but was captured yesterday by Hart and ase officers. He awaits transfer to Masenéhuets for commitment in the Providence Journal record of state prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Thompson
Bellingham
Franklin and Mendon
Hart
Ase
Masenéhuets
Providence Journal
Towns with culture curb rowdy crowds and vice
Bristol correspondent quotes a moralizing appeal praising lectures and concerts as safeguards against disorder. He warns youth away from street corners and debauchery, urging study at home with family, virtuous company, and avoidance of worthless companions to prevent lifelong regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Warren Telegraph
Sue
Inference of Invasion Leadership Behind Backers
A disputed account claims Gen Wasxen and Gen Walker stirred up backers to lead a second Nic tages invasion. It alleges Walker boarded the Fashion against orders while Henningsen withdrew in disgust, suggesting administrative pressure to honor anti bun promises may follow if true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasxen
Walker
Nic Tages
Monyingxen
Henningsen
Death of Richard W Jacobs Aged 22 in South Danvers
Richard W Jacobs 22 son of Mr Richard Jacobs of South Danvers died after several days of bone pain and delirium blamed on hydrophobia. He had been ill with severe pains and ravings before death, with a dog bite recalled ten years earlier, suggesting latent rabies in his system since Minow days. A nighttime wine aided his end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W. Jacobs
Ape
Richard Jacobe
South Danvers
Uowell
Rome
Minow
Hie
Perry appoints Captain Benjamin Allen trusted pilot
On Monday last, papers for the eleamer Perry were issued under Captain Benjamin Allen. The Newport Merry notes Captain Allen’s long service as pilot and his reputation as the best on the river, and the paper congratulates him on his appointment, praising Mr. Kinsley for recognizing Allen’s fidelity over many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleamer Perry
Benjamin Allen
Allen
Perry
Kinsley
Newport
Destruction of Shanistan Residence in Bridgeport Fire
The Shanistan residence of P. I Brum in Bridgeport Connecticut was totally destroyed by fire on Thursday night. The building cost about $100000 and furniture valued at around $4000, only partially insured. The blaze is suspected to be the work of an incendiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. ‘I’. Brum
Bridgeport
Mexican Bandits Dominate Public Roads in Some States
An 1850s-era sketch describes Mexican bands disrupting highways with a view of bandit organization. It claims twenty thousand bandits operate openly, with soldiers recruited from within their ranks and occasional immunity from authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stecketon
Val
Trab Aidates
Graeger
Metiga
Jalipes
Porlinante General Establishes Route Agency
The Porlinante General established a route agency between Boeton and Providence and appointed Mr. E. H. Chasaplint of South Kiggstely R15 Mapes Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Ackney
Porlinante
Boeton
Providence
E. H
Chasaplint
South Kiggstely
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Apuaytig
Maye
Akiy
Zilwo
Agassiz
Aia Qufe
Hartford
Merchants Bank
New England
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