Convention Proceedings and Votes on Louisiana Delegates
A report shows a convention session with officers elected including a president from North Carolina and a vice president from each stage. Debates on credentialing Louisiana delegates and representation to cast electoral votes followed a long debate, with the main question defeated 126 to 156 after a previous question.
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Apregoon Srsgion
Pho
Julio H. Morehead
Noah Carolina
Viow-Aresidente
Wee
Taylor
Murty
Teowire
Pathanetruts
Syme
Atwood
Credentiala
District of Columbia
Louisiana
Texas
Yeas
Treaty with Mexico Ratified by One Mexican Chamber
The treaty with Mexico is neutrally conceded as ratified by one branch of the Mexican Congress with expected concurrence by the other. Reported Mexican amendments include allowing American troops to return after the sickly season to preserve order. If accepted, these changes would add to the war costs and casualties.
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Mexico
Mexican Congress
Cemain
United States
Fourth of July Celebration Planned by Newpary Town
Town meeting in Newpary approves three hundred dollars to celebrate Independence Day. Citizens urged to raise funds by subscription, plan includes an Oration on liberty and European struggles, and a children’s celebration to inspire patriotism. Report notes national conventions and election talk. Also mentions Macomber troupe visiting town for concerts and updates on a court murder case.
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Newpary
Europe
Town prepares for June Term services and local notices
Judge Brayton opens the June Term in town with Monday morning proceedings. John F. Wilde to ordain as Baptist pastor on Wednesday the 14th at 2 oclock P M with sermon by Rev Andrew Pollard of Barnstable Mass. Whale news notes the ship Ape reported missing for nearly two years near September last. The Bay Stave arrives in Boston with eighty passengers in 20 hours 93 minutes and will be coppered in Dry Dock. Gen Taylor nomination news from Whig Convention at Philadelphia is deemed premature and mixed reactions follow from Thursday’s reports.
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Joshs
Dumocrinic
Cass
Ournals
Clay
Taylor
Ilng
John F. Wilde
Baptist Church
Andrew Pollard
Barnstable
Mass
Ape
Moore
Brown
Boston
New York
Charles Own Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Priinaton
Union Magazine June issue highlights and contents
The Union Magazine for June arrives with original pieces. Notable items include Cocheon a tale of early New Hampshire by Emma Wharton My Green Mountain fame The Rescue by George W Peck The Sphere of Woman by Horace Greely Western Sketches No 1 by the Editor The Pata Valentine by C Lanman and others, plus nine engravings including three steel plates.
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Union
Cocheon
New Hampshire
Emma Wharton
Green Mountain
George W. Peck
Horaca Greely
Pata Valentine
C. Lanman
Fever Strikes Deer Island Hospital as Shipboard Disease Spreads
Fever prevails at Deer Island Hospital in Boston harbor. Dr. Walker, assistant physician, is presently very ill with the disease.
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Deer Island Hospital
Boston Harbor
Walker
Cyclopedia of Moral and Religious Aneqlutes Embraced by Clergy
A fragment from the Cyclopedia of Moral and Religious Aneqlutes edited by Rev. K Arvine announces eight numbers. A letter from Rev Stephen Tyng of New York dated February 18 1848 endorses the work calling it worthy and urging patronage.
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A. G. Stephens
New York
K. Arvine
A. M
Tyng
Tulenai
Stephen H. Tyng
St. George's Church
Fortune Tellers Denounced by New York Writer
The author of The Mysteries and Mineries of New York condemns thirty seven fortune tellers in New York who prey on workers by promising knowledge of the future for pennies. He describes their deceit as demonic, noting they awaken hopes of wealth and marriage while ruining victims and profiting from lies.
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New York
Acquittal for Boston Girl in Poison Case
Sarah Jane Pinkerton, a young Boston girl, is acquitted of poisoning her mother Sarah Cain. The jury found the act non felonious, committed from ignorance and a misguided motive to punish cruelty and curb intemperance. Defense argued moral insanity due to lack of education, rejected by the verdict.
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Sarah Jane Pinkerton
Sarah Cain
Boston
Presidential Electors Election Day Set For November Seventh
In pursuance of a Congress act of 1644-5 elections for President and Vice President electors will be held on the same day nationwide. This year election day falls on Tuesday November 7, four weeks after the state elections in Pennsylvania and Ohio.
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Ibu
Penpeylvania
Ohio
Middletown House Robbery Suspect Arrested
The house of Mt Pelham in Middletown was entered on Sunday afternoon while the family was away. About $50 in cash vanished. A youth suspected was pursued to town and arrested on Monday. He confessed and led officers to the money’s location.
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Rosserx
Mt. — Pelham
Middletown
Ile
Embarkation Plans for Mexican Campaign Expanded
The dispatch notes orders to call in army outposts and deploy forces to the coast between the first and fifteenth of the month. General Persifer F. Smith will head embarkation duties at Vera Cruz and depart Mexico City to assume command on the 24th. This development is presented as a major step forward.
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New
Jate
Persifer F. Smith
Vera Crus
Mexico
U S Ship Independence Officers Report Breakup of Lower California Forces
A Mazatlan dated letter quotes Lt. Burton and Commander Dupont on success against enemy forces in Lower California. It notes scarce cruisers and blocked ports, with duties at the customs house totaling one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. No capturess during the armistice except vessels attempting to force the blockade of San Bas.
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Lary Reom
U.S
Independence
Union
Mazatlan
Licut
Col
Burton
Dupont
Lower California
Iind
Sall
San Bas
Guadaloupe and Martinique Report Riot in Guadeloupe
Petersburg dispatch notes no New Orleans papers after June 3. The Charleston Mercury reports unrest in Guadaloupe and Martinique under the new French order, with slaves fearful of immediate emancipation. The new Governor has arrived as Guadaloupe endures three days of riot and drunkenness.
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New Orleans
Charleston Mercury
Guadaloupe
Martinique
France
Indian War Threat Looms Near Mormon City Salt Lake
May 29 1862 report from St. Louis warns of a planned war by Indians against Mormon emigrants at the City of the Great Salt Lake. Six hundred wagons were to depart Camp Israel for Salt Lake City but protection assurances are in doubt. Two thousand Pawnee men seek provisions in Bellefon as a US train bound for Leavenworth is reportedly attacked at Walnut Creek with several killed.
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St. Louis
the Salt Lake
St. Joseph
Fort Kearney
Expres
Salt Lake
Express
Oregon
Camp Israel
Council Bluffs
Great Salt Lake
Bellefon
United States
Leavenworth
Walnut Creek
Sisson
Leroya
Santa Fe
Fire Incendiary Suspected In Village Blazes Damages Both Properties
Fire alarms recorded Saturday and Sunday in Fall River Monitor reports detail two blazes. Mrs Fidelia B Durfee’s property on Mock Street suffered major straw damage while Meyers Cunningham Root’s Tin Plates Manufactory on Pleasant and Third faced heavy losses. The Selectmen offered $100 for the arsonist and about $7500 in damage is noted across the incidents.
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Nood
Fidelia B. Durfee
Mock Street
T Hat
Npog
Nen
Bris County Mutual
Anorum Finn
Meyers
Cunningham & Root
Pleasant and
Third Street
Fall
River Monitor
Remarked Gardiner Drops Dead at Sechuest Beach
William Gardiner aged 70, known as a fortune teller, collapsed and died Friday afternoon near Sechuest Beach on the island's East side. He was described as eccentric and fond of fantastical dress, with ties to North Kingston Newart News.
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William Gardiner
Sechuest
North Kingstown
Newrart News
Gallant Rescue Efforts Amid Naval Disaster Reports
An 1848 naval incident recounts Capt Harr and Pinkney with officers and sailors saved by acting Master C Dyer and Passed Midshipman N C West after two whale boats from U S S Veas Cave upset near a bar. A separate steamer explosion near the Tumbighwo river killed and scalded several aboard, with Mobile reports of a Belfast lumber vessel breaking apart and a Gloucester harbor rescue.
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Dersonants Charastaorus
Frankfort
Baltimore
Philadelphia
W. S. Hare Risie
R Henry Pinkoeyte
C. Dyer
Midehipensa N.C. West
Pinkney
Harrie
Hare
C. Fred. Brand
N. O. Pwayune
The Steamer Niagara’s Atlantic Crossing Difficulty
The Niagara faced a harsh crossing with only one day of moderate weather before delivering 301 miles. A gale on the 26th broke bulwarks washing four men overboard, two drowned, several injured including a broken leg. The ship performed admirably and may finish in ten days with good weather.
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Niagara
Ue Adlantic
Eviliere
Gen Scott visit to Frederick disputed by reports
Washington Ledger claimed grave charges against Gen Scott would be pursued by a Court of Inquiry at Frederick. The Journal of Commerce cites a reliable authority stating the assertion is baseless and that Gen Scotts Frederick visit aims to pursue charges related to Gen Pillow instead.
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Gen. Scott
the Ledger
Frederick
Journal of Commerce
En. Pillow
Taist Commissioner in St Louis Reports Prisoner Status
The editor of the New Era was informed that a military prisoner, held by order of the Government, has returned to the United States and should report to the President on reaching Washington. The Era notes the summary proceeding rests on documented proof under the General-in-chief of the American de Mexico, not verbal testimony. Mr Srist claims strong capability to conclude a peace treaty with Mexico if permitted to stay.
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Taist
St. Louis
New Era
United States
Washington
Era
S'rist
American de Mexico
Mexico
Murder in Parkton as Woman Is Found Dead Near Home
In Morpea 1 Baltimore County the wife of T Cooper of Parkton aged woman and mother of a large family was murdered on Monday the 20th alt. She was last seen leaving the cars after visiting her son in Ashland and near her home. Her body lay in a ditch with suspicion cast on a German seen attempting to dispose of shoes matching the description worn by Mrs C.
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Morpea
Baltimore County
T. Cooper
Parkton
Baltimore
Ashland
German named Conrad Vinton Arrested for Baltimore Murder
June 4 report states Conrad Vinton, a German, arrested in Baltimore on charges of murdering Mrs. Cooper who was robbed and murdered near Baltimore. Alleged evidence cited as conclusive. An accomplice remains at large.
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Puwapetpuls
Conrad Vinton
Baltimore
Cooper
Robbery Attempt Near Water Works Ends With Flight
Landlord A P Putnam of the Rail Road House at Newton was stopped by two Irishmen as he rode past the Water Works in Needham on a Saturday night. He whipped his horse and fled when the riders released him after three strokes. A gunshot was heard but its load remains uncertain.
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Arremprep
Rossety
A. Putnam
Howse
Westewton
Neadham
Bible gift rejected by Cork immigrants aboard Atlantic
Captain Leonard of the barque Atlantic recently arrived from Cork with 128 immigrants. The British and Foreign Bible Society provided a large number of Bibles for the passengers, but none were willing to accept them. He has since disposed of the Bibles differently. Boston Trav, June 5.
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Leonard
Atlantic
Cork
British and Foreign Bible Society
Iis
J1o
Buston Trav
Historic Cold Snap Notes From Early 19th Century Records
A fragmentary weather reminiscence cites an 1836 summer frost in Boston and a New Hampshire snowfall. It recalls mercury readings near 39 to 44 degrees and frost on houses, with reports of snow lasting over an hour in places like Amesbury and Salem.
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Poo
Seneet
Owburyport
Elev
East Aching
Luslaane
N.H
Salem Register
Webber
Sontige
Tate
Foreign Wool—Silesian fleece samples sent to governorate
The governorate received a draft from New Burke with Europe’s best wool samples from Silesian fleece. A former Patent Office worker selected them as superior to any seen in the country and suitable for 686 standard to wool growers. A catalogue accompanies the specimens deposited for examination at William Megee Snow’s premises.
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New Burke
Europe
Silesian
Axong, &c
Patent Office
Wade
Burke
Vie United Stawa
Cononen's Inquest Reaches Accidental Drowning Verdict
The body of James Keenan was recovered around 7 o clock. A coroner's inquest led by Gamaliel Lyman Dwight concluded Keenan died by accidental drowning. Keenan, a sober unmarried man, went for a bath with companions who could not swim.
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Cononen
James Keenan
Gamaliel Lyman Dwight
Ig. Corer
Keenan
Ournal
Teor oy Fravenity Brothers Travel Fare
A fragment from Boston Transcript humorously recalls a young Parisian discussing fraternal bonds. A fellow traveler offers to pay the fare, and the other responds with a playful assertion of brotherhood despite muddled dialogue.
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Boston Transcript
Sea Bust Nets 62-Pound Bag in River Near Mason’s Landing
A sea bass weighing 62 pounds was caught by Mr. Lowland Mason in the river near Mason’s Landing. The catch was landed on Tuesday and displayed at Warren Lauliee, with a crowd viewing the haul on Wednesday. About sixty inmates are mentioned in relation to the event.
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Lowland Mason
Mason's Landing
Warren Lauliee
Sembisry
Inmates to Receive Aid as Hangur Poor Meet
The oxorseora in Hangur Me unite to plan relief for the inmates of the almehouse. Local organizers call for contributions from residents to support the needy.
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Hangur
Almehouse
The Ewing State Steamer Takes Fall River Route
The Ewing State replaces the Bay State on the Fall River line and made a ceremonial maiden trip with a band and cheering crowd. Passengers and onlookers marked the occasion as the new steamer prepared for regular service on the Fall River route. The Bay State, after a successful run to Cape Cod, will be overhauled and later resume service on the Boston route.
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Ewing State
Bay State
Strane
Eleera
Falliver
Cape Cod
N. Y
Trilune
Weather forecast hints at record wheat crop in Randolph Montgomery
Randolph Merald reports promising wheat prospects across Randall, Gwilford, and Montgomery counties. The charted outlook suggests a harvest well above average with favorable conditions and a strong yield potential for the season.
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le Ouy
Randalph
Gwilford
Montgomery
Randolph Merald
Major E Kirby Smith’s Body Returned to U S
A military funeral committee awaits the coffin of Major E Kirby Smith killed in late battles. At Syracuse the casket opened for a final view but contained the wrong body, leaving the widow desolate and the mix up unresolved.
Boston Consul Announces Blockade of Specific Harbors
The consul reports from May day that only Svinemunde Wolguet and Cammig Kiel harbor entrances will be blockaded near the Schleawie Canal mouth at Hultenan. No new publications occur until the harbors are reviewed for blockade.
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Darien
Boston
Svinemunde
Wolguet
Cammig
Kiel
Schleawie Canal
Hultenan
Bee hive peace remedy for angry bees suggested
An Ohio Cultivator correspondent reports placing spirits on hive bottom boards to calm belligerent bees. The claim states the method reduces aggression and could bring harmony, framed as a curious opinion from a Buston yur source.
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Ohio
Bristed Donates to Free Fugitive Slaves in Pearl Case
Charles Astor Bristed, heir of Mr. Astor, sent nine hundred dollars to Washington for the redemption from slavery of fugitives of the Pearl. The donation was voluntary and made promptly after he learned the slaves were to be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Astor
Annual Meeting of the Society of News New York Observed
The Yearny Meerine Society of News New York hosts its annual session with 28 anew meetings across three worship sites Rose Hester and Downing. Orthodox Friends in Orchard Street hold a large orderly gathering crowding the Rose Street meeting with hundreds turned away. The piece notes decorum amid young attendees and criticizes temperance and reform efforts within Friends.
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Society of News
New York
Christiane
Rose
Hester
Downing Sheen
Orchard
Rose Street
Asa
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