Executive patronage and the danger of partisan appointments
The article critiques the President's appointing power as a major source of corruption and partisanship. It traces how patronage has grown with national power, cites General Jackson and others, and argues for limiting political influence while noting the ubiquity of spoils, from bank presidents to mayors. It references the steamer Ariel and a medical notice about dental care, illustrating varied town concerns.
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United States
Gen. Jackson
Thas
Fillmore
White House
Bethool
Postmaster Arranges New York Mail Forwarding Schedule
Local notice reports the Postmaster General copying the Fail River boats winter mail plan to receive New York mail here at 8:34 AM and forward return mail at 3:12 PM by the same boat. It notes lecturer Professor O H Tifrany of Baltimore and other local topics.
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New York
Scalp and Hair Specialist from New Bedford at O Well House
Mr B C Perry an experienced operator for scalp and hair diseases from New Bedford is at the O Well House for a few days. The paper advises those who are wholly or partially bald to call, stating he is well acquainted with scalp and hair conditions and that there is no humbug about him.
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B.C. Perry
New Bedford
O’well House
Fourth Phenix lecture extols Rev J C Fletcher Brazil trip
The speaker, Rev J C Fletcher recently missionary to Brazil, delivered an instructive talk on Brazil and its people. He described flora fauna climate and social life, noting educational municipal and political institutions with earnest observerly detail. Some passages praise natural scenery while a few critics may call his style immoderate yet elegant overall.
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J. C. Fletcher
Brazil
Cox
Steamship News From Europe Arrivals and Incidents
The Canada sails into Cork days after Liverpool passage while the Ariel returns with a broken main shaft. Cotton prices dip 1 to 2 pence, breadstuffs slack, money market steadier with lower discount rates. Napoleon survives an assassination attempt as Leviathan nears launching. Bank of England cuts discount rate. Adriatic incident tied to Aix court. new Spanish ministry formed. Msgs from India sparse due to mail disruption between Bombay and Calcutta.
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Hacirax
Inn
Steamship Canada
Liverpool
Ariel
Cork
Napoleon
London
Bank of England
Messrs C. T. Gray & Sons of London
Aix
Lyonnais
Marseilles
Radia Ong
Cusek
Cawnpore
Bombay
Calcutta
One Week Later From Europe Europa Signs In Return
News from the Atlantic dated Jan 24 reports the Europa signalled home while Gen Havelock died of dysentery. Windham's division was defeated by the Gwalior mutineers, later beaten near Lucknow by Sir Colin Campbell who captured guns and stores. Rachel the actress and other notable figures are dead. Cotton sales and prices show mixed movement. Bank rates cut to six percent. Sugar and flour declines noted. The Times reports money demand easing. France notes Rachel's death and Lyons trade revival. Naples reports earthquakes with no serious damage.
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Europe
Sandy Hoox
Havelock
Windham
Gwaliors
Colin Campbell
Marshal Radetsky
Reschid Pacha
Rachel
Fair Orleans
Fair Uplands
North Star
Europa
Liverpool
Portland
U. S
Madeira
India
Suez
Cawnpore
Gwalior
Lucknow
Donally
Allahabad
Calcutta
Lightning
Downs
Great Britain
Manchester
Auatensia
Times
France
Cannes
United States
Lyons
South
California News Highlights and Pacific Mail Arrivals
Two weeks after California events the Moses Taylors arrive with California mails aboard the steamship N Maier. Reports include a filibuster charge against Lomers, a Peruvian warship insult to Capt. Dunne, anti Mormon meeting in Los Angeles, and California political topics from Daily Alta California. Legislature, biennial session, mining tax, and constitution debates loom. Oregon vote on slavery and constitution, death of Governor Gaines, June election, whaling debt seizure, and a minor San Francisco earthquake shock are noted.
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California
Arriva
Moses Taylors
Youx
N Maier
Aylorsrom Aspinwall
Lomers
Islma
United States
Echenique
Dunne
Los Angeles
Gen. Clark
Altz
Sacramento
Weller
Oregon
Gaines
San Francisco
General Assembly Proceedings Abridged Rhode Island
In the Senate on Jan 25 no quorum. House members discuss amendments to crimes statutes, prize fighting, prize ships liens, and highway travel laws. Resignations of Attorney General and various committee actions noted. memorials, reports, and speeches mark sessions through Jan 27 with references to Nant/ Narragansett Indians and public notices.
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General Assembly
Hars
Jerome B. Kimball
Providence
Senate
House of Representatives
Howard
Coventry
Chares ‘I. Hazard
Newport
van Zindt
Boomer
Fall River
Manchester
Portsmouth
Paine
Harris
Warwick
Bennett
Jessee Brown, Jr
Bennet
House
Rodman
South Kingstown
Washington County
Randall
Warren
Anthony
Johnston
Jenckes
Charles Hart
Saunders
Bristol
Munro
Berietol
Charles Hact
Sheffield
Scituate
Finance
Jesse HrewaJn
House of Representaives
Greene
John Remington
North Kingstown
Clarke
Cumberland
Woonsocket Guards
Judiciary
Rouse
George H. Calvery
Charles T. Unzard
Supreme Court
Committee On the Judiciary
Perry
Committee On Finance
Committee On “the Judiciary
Joseph H. Griffin
Mrr. Bayley
Church
Little Compton
Ezra Wilbour
Institut
Hartford
Bayley
Boston
Peckins Dutriute
Hartford Asylum
Butter Asylum
Beattleborough Asylum
Jencks
Air
Bryley
Star
Sailors Paid Off in Twenty Five Cent Pieces on Wall Street
A group of discharged sailors from the U S frigate Congress gathered in Wall Street yesterday trying to exchange their government pay in twenty five cent pieces. About 150000 dollars were paid on the ship in this coinage with some men holding as much as 300 in such coins. A federal law limits silver coins to five dollars as legal tender, exposing the sailors to loss as they cannot dispose of large quantities at par. The note hints at theft after payment and references W Cour. Eng. 26th inst.
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U. S
Congress
Wall’ Street
Tate
United States
Murder and revolt at Van Cleave estate shocks Marion County
A slave named Henry Van Cleave killed by a family member after the master ordered his whip amid a dispute. The injured Daniel Thompson lies mortally wounded as the chained captive is held in jail. The incident centers on the Van Cleave household in Kentucky.
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van Cleave
Marion County
Henry
Daniel Thompson
New Orleans Leads in Prosperity and Trade
The article notes New Orleans ranks high among favored regions, boasting strong commerce supported by mild climate and Mississippi Valley sugar and corn trade. It lists ship traffic including 169 ships 47 barques 19 brigs and 95 schooners at the levee on the Mh.
Memorial flags lowered for foreign seaman in New York
An unusual tribute took place in New York when the flags on ships at the harbor were flown at half mast in memory of a man from another country. The event occurred on a day described as Juweaday with ship flags signaling mourning.
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Havelock
New York
Juweaday
Slavery Abolished in Kansas Territory and Mobile Meeting Notes
Jan 29 report shows Kansas Legislature passing a bill to abolish slavery in the territory effective March first. Shawnee Reservation clashes leave one Indian dead as settlers are expelled and homes burned. Governor Richardson travels to Omaha to respond to the session and rebuke adjournment. In Mobile a Walker led meeting reveals opposition to a Nicaragua policy and calls for Commodore Paulding trial.
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Kansas
Shawnee Reservation
Richardson
Omaha
Mobile
Walker
Moaite
Win
Paracn Brownlow
Nicaragua
Mexico
Commodore Paulding
General Walker News From New Orleans June 26
The grand jury declined to indict General Walkes. His Montgomery speech drew praise for taste. In Selma he claimed opposition to his cause stems from Americans in Nicaragua backing slavery, touching on suppression of his forces.
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General Walker
New Orveans
Ine Grand Jury
Genel Walkes
Montgomery
Selma
Nicascagua
Doubts on General Srot¢ California Move Weigh Utah Plans
The New York Express correspondent notes General Srot¢ may stay for crucial advisory work in Utah. He cites pressure from Californians and Missouri supporters to mount an expedition, with Utah forces totaling 5000 men 200 women 309 servants and 1894 employers, projecting vast ration costs and a possible 4.8 million rations over 40 months.
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Frow
New York Express
Srot
Mormon
Utah
Uriah
Man Attacked at Home in Hay Sale Proceeds Dispute
Mr George Coolidge returning from Boston was surprised by a burglar inside his home who grabbed money from a hay sale. The struggle lasted briefly as both fought, then Coolidge called his dog, causing the intruder to flee without taking the money. The incident was reported in the Bollister Transcript.
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Arteneteo
George Coolid
Boston
Escapee Chapman Returns Home After Greenfield Escape
The Springfield Republican reports Chapman, the county fugitive, escaped from Greenfield jail and joined a Reed's bar room crowd where he discussed the escape for about an hour. He then rang the jail bell and asked the jailor to bed, claiming it safer to sleep in jail than outside.
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Springfield Republican
Champman
Greenfield Jar
Reed
Chapman
Turbulent Rumors Echo in New Orleans Bulletin
The New Orleans Bulletin reports on a tumult of debated theories including brain disease and criminal behavior, referencing Senator Rusk and Anson Jones among others. The piece notes concerns over moral decline, public outcry, and a controversial statue of Washington attracting crowds and mixed reactions.
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Tae
Cave
New Orleans
Washingtonivits
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U. S. Senate
N. B. Donree
U. S. House of Representatives
Court of Probate
Camm
Sovneteen
Warren Telegraph
Phinney
Phenix
Canada
Safe
Spain
Espana
Madrid
Buchanan
Cuba
Naples
Trevett Abbot
U. S. Navy
Washington
Plymouth
Warex Telegraph
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