Mail Service Expansion Plea After Railway Link
Our congressional delegation informs that with the Chicago to Indian Town railway complete mail from Chicago to Burlington could reach Southern Iowa in about thirty hours. To secure this, increase the Tiskilwa to Knoxville mail from semi weekly to six times weekly. Eastern mails would arrive three to four days sooner. the change is desirable and should be effected promptly.
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Congress
Chicago
Intian Town
Tiskilwa
Iowa
Burlington
Tisgilwa
Knoxville
Pork business prospects in Burlington market dip amid warm weather
The warm spell halts operations in the pork trade for now with fat hogs scarce and foreign demand weak. Slaughtering facilities stand ready, and the Burlington market should stay competitive for farmers if weather improves.
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Burlington
Yellow fever rages along the coast with fatalities
The Garden City and Town reports from New Orleans confirm widespread yellow fever along the coast. Lake Providence Vicksburg and Natchez describe the disease as raging nearly as fatally as in the past two months. Residents urge absent friends and strangers to avoid travel until the outbreak subsides. New Orleans itself remains free of the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden City
New Orleans
Lake Providence
Vicksburg
Natchez
Tae Hawkers in new dress with Binkley joining publishing element
In a courteous notice the town reports Tae Hawkers is back after a temporary suspension in a new larger dress. Printer Mr. Binkley joins the publishing element while Prof. Pierson remains editor, wishing long life and success to all involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binkley
Pierson
Peoria Elects George C Bestor Mayor in Rude Rally
George C Bestor wins re election as Peoria mayor by a substantial majority over C H Ruggles. The Republican rallying cry centered on Reform against Bestor and Improvements. M B named as a director in the Eastern Railroad is mentioned in context of support for Bestor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
George C. Bestor
C. H. Ruggles
Ruggles
Bestor
M. B
Eastern Railroad
Lee County approves railroad loan by margin of about 1200
The Lee county election held on the 26th favored the loan for railroad purposes by roughly 1200 votes. The result reflects strong local support for improving transportation infrastructure through the railway project.
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Lee County
Winter Demonstration Graces City Yesterday
A striking winter display delighted attendees yesterday, delivering a decisive demonstration of the season’s arrival and its chilling beauty across the area. The event drew local observers and showcased traditional cold weather patterns in a memorable arrival.
New York Mercantile Navy Surpasses Britain in Tonnage
Statistics show New York mercantile marine at year end over 4,000,000 tons, while Great Britain stands at about 3,300,000. Seven years ago New York trailed London. by 1853 it exceeded 1,000,000 tons, with London and Liverpool near 632,000 each. In Martha Washington trials, Judge McLean rules letters opened without reason may be prosecuted. suspicious mail should go to the Department.
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Tar Mercantile Navy
UsitEep
United Kingdom
Great Britain
New York
London
Liverpool
Mercantile
Martha Washington
McLean
Decree Extends Grain Import Duty Free Period to Sept 30, 1854
Cons Graene, United States Consul at Frankfort on the Maine, reports a Zoll Verein decree extending the duty free import window for grain flour meal and mill products to September 30, 1854. Hanover and Oldenburg join Zoll Verein January 1, making decree applicable from that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cons. Graene, Esq
United States
Frankfort-on-the- Maine
Hanover
Oldenburg
Gadsden Proposal to Mexico on Treaty Guadalupe Article
Gen Gadsden proposes to Mexico that for payment Mexico cancel article eleven of the Guadalupe treaty. The article would shift the cost of guarding the Mexican frontier from incursions by Native tribes from within the United States onto Mexico.
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Gadsden
Mexico
United States
Hand-Size Eye Instrument by Dr Locke
Dr Locke of Cincinnati unveils a pocket handievel a small telescope device held to the eye like a pistol. Described as accurate simple to construct and durable its size and usability promise practical field use.
Population loss and annexation talk of the Sandwich Islands
The New York Evening Post lists Sandwich Islands facts from 19th to 22d latitude as a US strategic interest. It estimates native population at about 59 500 and notes a rapid decline since 1849, with Americans the majority among foreign residents and broad support for annexation contingent on US government consent.
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New York Evening Post
Sandwich Islands
San Francisco
Hong Kong
Plaice
Hawaii
Oahu
Niani
Kania
Moloka
Nuihau
Lanai
Dual care for The Strate Convention Card
The Lee county P sindealer publishes a Card of Dr. Eats, Chairman of the State Central Committee, explaining what is necessary to know about the Strate Convention. The Gazette must be satisfied with the explanation provided.
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Lee County P Sindealer
Eats
State Central Committee
Vermont Legislature considers bank charters and charter increases
An unusual number of applications for new bank charters and increases in capital are before Vermont's Legislature. The 1851 free banking law is not favored by business leaders in the state.
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Bankinc ix
Vernmont
Vermont
Reverend Kenney Readmitted by Ohio Presbytery
Rev Mr Kenney who was suspended by the Pittsburgh Reformatory ministry for reading two passages during service at the Chicago Synod meeting last spring has been rereceived into the Presbytery of Ohio.
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Kenney
Tery
Pittsburg
Chicago
Ohio
Mate
Burlington Locomotive Excursion Announces Rapid Road Progress
A press party and stockholders rode the Burlington and Missouri Road depot excursion to inspect the motive power and the entrenched track. The Burlington engine reached thirty miles per hour over challenging grade and piles, with two daily construction trains planned. Chief Engineer Kerrace forecasts completion to Galesburg in January, signaling imminent linking to Military Tract road and a Chicago trip next.
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Tuawen
Burlington and
Feoria
Galesburg
Kerrace
Military Tract
Chicago
Burlington
Gazette and Telegraph clash over truth and justice
A Gazette response defends its stance against the Telegraph, claiming it aims to tell the truth and push for fair debate. The writeup criticizes restraint on Democrats and vows to publish a paper that allows free exchange and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Telegraph
Massacre at Gunnison and Cart Claim Confined
The Gunnison and Parry massacre is described as a deplorable event that elicits nationwide sympathy. Capt G is said to have lost survey notes for a Pacific railroad route, hindering Congress plans. Ute resistance shifts toward the general government, prompting expected strong actions to protect emigrants. Judge Douglas’s storage posts scheme is cited as preventing calamity and saving treasury funds.
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Gunnison and Parry
Pacific
Plate, &c
Congress
Douglas
Daguerreotype Portraits Offered by Mr Field
We advise all persons desiring daguerreotype likenesses to contact Mr Field at his rooms above Mr Swan's store opposite the Barret House. Seasonal keepsake ideas include portraits set in locket pin or ring. Mr Field promises satisfaction in every case.
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Mr. F
Destructive Windstorm Strikes Davenport City
A violent gust, likely a tornado, tore through Davenport at about 2 a.m., wrecking the unfinished front of Dr. Hall's three story brick building on Front Street and lifting its roof. The roof landed on Brady Street, while damage spread to Mr. Sanford's two story frame, shattering windows and doors. The shock also collapsed walls at a small frame shoe shop and damaged Cook & Van Tuy’s two story brick, with chimneys blown down across the city. No serious personal injuries reported.
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Hall
Front
Sanford
Brady Street
Dr. Hall
Cheap postage system burdens government finances
The Baltimore Sun notes the cheap postage plan, pushed by northern commercial cities, strains the Post Office Department and may force Treasury support. It argues England’s model doesn’t fit the U S, and Congress should beware raising postage rates as voters demand restraint.
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Baltimore Sun
North
Post Office Department
Treasury
England
Louisville Journal
National Treasury
State Department
Treasury Department
War Department
Navy Department
Interior Department
Islands from the Sandwich group described
The passage notes the Sandwich Islands covering about six thousand square miles with twelve in number. It states four islands are rocky and uninhabitable and mentions a superficial area of roughly six thousand one hundred units.
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Sandwich Islands
Surprise and Massacre of Capt Gunnison and Party
The Salt Lake Dispatch reports Captain Gunnison’s exploring party was surprised and massacred by Utah Indians while surveying a railroad route from Kansas to the Pacific. Survivors and bodies were listed. Gov. Young sent aid to Captain Morris and funds to recover losses as Cheyenne forces surrounded the mail column. Pair Gallezas, New Mexico delegate, departed for Washington with an interpreter.
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Gunnison
Utah Indians
Utah Territory
Salt Lake
Republic
Kansas
Sangre del Christo
Coochatope
Pacific
Brigham, Young
Utah
Walker
Gov. Young
R. W. Morris
Sevier River
Sevier Lake
W. Gunnison
RH. Kern
Grutzfieldt
Balanest
Wm. Porter
Canfield
Liplorett
Melton
John Bellam
Salt Lake City
Paire Gallezas
Congress
New Mexico
Washington
New Orleans Market Prices Report Nov 26
New Orleans reports pork at 12 dollars for mess, bacon sides 7 cents, shoulders 63 to i. Tobacco sales across three days total 25000 hogsheads including 18000 in Macon county at six to eight dollars. Whisky 22. Arrived Aleck Scott.
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Macon County
Aleck Scott
Democrats urged to resist third party appeals in faction warnings
The Washington Union denounces third party leaders and warns Democrats to beware appeals that would disrupt the established party organization. It argues renegades would be saints if judged by their professions and urges caution in following such calls.
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Baltimore
The
Washington Union
Ship George Hebert Clears Havre With 615 Passengers
Nov 28 report says the packet George Hebert from Havre carried 615 passengers and 75 deaths on the voyage. A private London correspondent states Nesselrode notified England of reasons to fight Turkey. The New World from Liverpool with 724 passengers, many Germans, lost 75 of voyage mostly from cholera.
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New York
George Hebert
Havre
London
Nesselrode
Turkey
New World
Liverpool
Georgia Judge Dougherty Dies Suddenly in Athens
Cuarceston D C November 27. Judge Dougherty of Georgia died suddenly at Athens on Saturday evening.
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Cuarceston
D. C
Judge Dougherty
Georgia
Athens
Fitzpatrick Elected U.S. Senator from Alabama
In Montgomery on November 26 Benjamin Fitzpatrick was elected by the State Legislature to fill the Senate seat previously held by the late Vice President W R King. The Legislature also chose C C Clay for the other Alabama Senate term expiring in 1858.
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Montgomery
Ala
Benjamin Fitzpatrick
United States Senate
W. R. King
Fitzpatrick
C. C. Clay
Propeller Independence Becomes Totals Loss After Boiler Burst
The Independence left Portage river head with heavy freight for Ontonagon and Lapointe and many passengers. About a mile out the boiler exploded tearing the boat apart and killing four people including the first engineer Geo Session and a passenger. The second engineer and several passengers were injured. cargo is a total loss. Owner: McKnight of Detroit.
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Detroit
Independence
Portage River
Ontonogan
Lapointe
Geo. Session
McKnight
Market Summary for Cincinnati Commodities and Livestock
Flour steady but soft from weekend levels with 2000 barrels sold at 520 to 525. Whisky prices down with no sales. Hogs 700 head sold at 4 dollars as buyers expect lower rates. Weather unfavorably and demand weak for provisions. Coffee firm at 12 to 12.5 cents. molasses dull at 20 cents. Pig metal 48 to 60 dollars per ton.
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Cincinnati
Commodity Prices and Market Report From New York
New York reports include 17 000 barrels with state quotes from 687 to 706 and Southern 712 to 725. Wheat with 100 000 bushels traded, Gene cee and white Southern stakes noted. Corn sales 45 000 bushels with mixed 82 to 83 and white 84 to 83. Whisky sales 350 barrels in Ohio at 28 3 4. Pork and lard show little change while beet remains steady.
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State
Ohio
Southern
Navigation Prospects Tempered by Warm Weather
Buffalo reports warm conditions on November 28 with a potential late closing of navigation. Lakes vessels remain actively employed as crews push work ahead.
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Buffalo
Market News Brief Amid River Rise And Commodities Moves
River rising slowly and mild weather. Prices steady for four at 5 to 525 dollars. Whisky at 2 cents. Cheese in strong demand at 9 cents. Hogs dull at 4 dollars with 700 sold. Slaughtering suspended due to warmth. pens full and few arrivals. 300 barrels prime lard at eight and a quarter to nine. Sugar dull and declining.
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Cincinnati
Chinese Iron Cooks Hired For Cumberland Works
Cumberland Tron Works in Tennessee engages twenty Chinese cooks to work as iron workers. They will arrive soon at Cincinnati and be sent to the project. The workers are noted as highly skilled in iron work.
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Cumberland Tron Works
Cumberland River
Tenn
Cincinnati
Cairo Its Prospects Bloody Doings
A Cairo steamer incident ended with a German deckhand drowned after a beating and being thrown overboard. Nearby a mangled man was found near the Illinois Central railroad with severe injuries and a suspected murder. Cairo’s urban growth accelerates with many lots sold, new business houses, churches, hotels, a banking house, and the completed lines of the Illinois Central railroad signaling a hopeful spring outlook.
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Cairo
Evansville Journal
Columbus
Ohio
Soil fertility and machinery improve based on prets counts
The article notes 5025 prets in the United States and one in Greece, praising soil fertility when pouchette is added and acknowledging gains from increased and improved machinery. It comments on "machine poetry" amid these observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Greece
Ashes as Plant Food and Soil Conditioner
The article explains ashes contain sulphates silicates phosphates and carbonates of lime with other substances and carbonaceous matter. It notes ashes mixed with soil can supply much of wheat's substance and that farmers increasingly value house ashes as a fertilizer and compost ingredient for crops and fruit trees.
Farmers urged to convert weed strips into usable hay land
A writer laments weed covered strips in Iowa farms and argues sloughs and wet spots can be plowed now and reseeded with timothy or red top. Converting waste lands within fences would improve yields, reduce weed spread, and enhance farm appearance while using scarce timber wisely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
National Agricultural Exhibition Impresses with Springfield Horse Entries
National Agricultures Society reports a grand exhibition in Springfield with 472 horses entered. Entries span thorougbred, stallions by age, geldings, mares, mares with foal, matched horses, fancy horses, and various yearling classes. The event is slated as a model for future national exhibitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
How To Waterproof Cellars With Grout And Gravel
The article describes a method to make cellar bottoms and walls water tight using lime mortar with coarse sand grout and a top layer of clean gravel. In porous soils pave with small stones, in compact soils use a leveled surface, then pour grout and cover with gravel, compacting to form a durable, odor free barrier. It advises reapplying water to seal and notes plastering walls with water lime mortar to prevent water ingress and vermin entry.
Judge Mason Praised for Patent Office Leadership
The letter lauds Judge Mason as a capable chief of the Patent Office. It notes the Commissioner’s practice of distributing office reports to state Agricultural Societies as premiums, hoping farmers will read them and benefit. The writer endorses this method and urges broader adoption nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Mason
Patent Office
Interior
Empire City Reaches New Orleans Dock From Havana
The steamship Empire City arrives at New Orleans this forenoon with Havana dates to the 18th. No news of importance reported. Market notes show flour at 6 62 1 2, corn 62 to 66, oats 80e, mess pork dull at 13 to 13 50, bacon ribbed sides 7 1-2e with no buyers, barrel prices 30 3-4de. Cotier sales 5000 sacks at 10 3-4 toll 1-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Careans
Empire City
Havana
Ile
Cotier
River Drops Two Inches Since Saturday
River has fallen two inches since Saturday and weather remains fine. Flour moved up but held firm this afternoon at Batter 6c. Wheat declined to 1 dollar. Sale of 500 hogs at 5 dollars, 500 deliverable at the same figure, future arrivals unsettled. Green meats abundant, shoulders offered at 5c, cheese 9c. Provisions dull. whisky market quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Residence of Robert Garret Destroyed by Fire
Fire wiped out the Garret residence near Baltimore last evening. Inmates narrowly escaped with their lives as blustering weather lashed the city scoring a harsh night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimor
Robert Garret
Cooperative Fire Suspects in Cooperstown Hotel Burn
In Cooperstown Otsego county fire destroyed James Fenimore Cooper’s former home used as a hotel. Albert Ryckman and F Ellerby suspected of arson to collect $40 000 in policy. Ellerby returned from Cincinnati to Cooperstown for examination. Wright retires Gazette duties. Col Schouler takes his place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Judge Wright
The
Gazette Today
Col. Schouler
Boston Atlas
Cooperstown
Elleby
Ryckman
N. Y. Post
Yellow Fever among Tavers From Key West Letter
A Key West dated November 8 reports Lieut. Dickinson U S A arrived with 17 survivors of Company D 1st Artillery from Fort Barrancas aboard James L Day. The company was reduced by yellow fever with all but one stricken. Lieut Dickinson sailed November 27 on a chartered schooner to Fort Calhoun Indian River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Dickinson
James L. Day
Fort Barrancas
Fort Calhoun
Indian River
Fatal shooting at Aberdeen Arkansas on White River
Memphis Eagle reports a fatal incident at Aberdeen Arkansas on White River where Straus Wibbern was killed by a double barrel gun after being shot earlier by Allen and an unnamed man. The eight buckshot wounds proved fatal. the killers, including Bowie, remain at large. Wibbern wished his grave be in Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Hulee
Lee
Aberdeen
Ark
White River
Straus Wibbern
Bowie
Allen
Nan
Tennessee
Memphis
Massacre at Sea In Africa Involves Heroine Vessel
The schooner Heroine from London reached Castletownsend harbor after a violent incident off Africa. Captain Cormack and most of his crew were killed by the King of Tabou and his men who boarded with water casks and palm oil only to be attacked during loading. Captain Stafford of Bristol later took command and safely returned the damaged vessel, with the crew enduring salt meat and bread through a long voyage. It is believed Captain Cormack's widow lives in London.
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Araica
Heroine
Stafford
London
Castletownsend
Africa
Cormack
Berg
Tabou
Palm Oil, &c
Ireland
America
T Vee
Buaden
Bristol
Home Examples urged to aid temperance cause
A correspondent suggests the public should rely on wholesome home examples rather than legislation. Home teachings from the hearthside are seen as lasting, influential, and more effective than schools, pulpits, or state laws in guiding households toward virtue and truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lsson
China’s vast population and land area analyzed
A contemporary estimates China proper at 437,632,000 with dependencies adding about 490,000,500 for a total over four hundred million under one government. Land total 1,297,999 square miles with about 141,119,347 acres cultivated. Potential global implications of upheaval among 400,000,000 are explored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Mantchoorla
Mongolia
Turkistan
Thibet, &c
Asia
Europe
Steamship Arabia Sails for Liverpool with Passengers and Specie
New York reports the steamship Arabia sailed for Liverpool at 9 pm with 124 passengers and 672000 dollars in specie. A serenade to Mitchell by Irish societies drew cheers as the exile spoke. Preparations begin for a major demonstration. A large Polish and Democrat meeting marked the 23rd Polish revolution anniversary. Markets show no change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. m
Arabia
Liverpool
Mitchell
Melanctioty Accident Claims Elderly German Man Pary
An elderly German man named Pary was crushed when his team ran over him during wood hauling yesterday at the upper end of Main street. He died about a half hour after the incident. The deceased was described as quiet and industrious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pary
Hes
Main Street
Elections to U. S. Senate in Alabama article
Alanama Benjamin Fitzpatrick and Clement C. Clay elected to the U. S. Senate to fill vacancies from resignations. Both are Democrats. The note comments on U.S. railroad expansion and rail mileage projections for 1860, praising national growth.
Albany Inventor Unveils Inclined Car Seats
John Broomfield of Albany City has developed Inclined Car Seats for rail travel. The device provides bedlike comfort for night travelers, converting from upright seating with a simple mechanism and minimal extra space, deemed a significant improvement by the Albany Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Broomfield
Albany City
Albany Journal
Lamartine Praises Pierce Policy On Naturalized Envoys
In a letter to a Washington cabinet member, Lamartine extols President Pierce for sending naturalized citizens as diplomatic envoys to Europe. He argues that democratic institutions erase rank, fortune, and social position, allowing capable individuals to reach high offices regardless of origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Republican
New York
M. de Lamartine
Washington
Pierce
Gardon F. O. Smith Awarded $3 Million Canadian Railroad Contract
Gardon F O Smith and associates secured a railroad contract in Canada valued at 3 000 000 dollars. The project covers about one hundred miles and will employ a large number of workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardon
F. O. Smith and
Waterspouts on Lake Ontario Hit Sodus Point Cause Damage
The Wayne Democrat reports several waterspouts on Lake Ontario lately. One about thirty feet wide struck the bluffs at Sodus Point, tearing logs from moorings and carrying them out to the lake. The lighthouse pier suffered damage and parts of the structure were washed away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Democrat
Lake Ontario
Sodus Point
Wood prices soar as hickory and oak climb in price
The Republican notes that hickory wood is now six dollars per cord and oak ranges from five to five fifty, while common stove wood cannot be had for less than four fifty to five per cord. If mild weather and continued arrivals persist, prices should decline unless dealers form a price‑raising combination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Atlantic steamer reaches port amid Crimea war rumors
The Atlantic arrived this morning with dates from Livepo l to the 16th and news of Turkish war activity. Reports from Olen teza claim a Turkish victory over Russians with heavy casualties and Danube crossings. Rumors of Russian moves toward Kabul and Afghan tensions prompt British troop reinforcements and concerns over Darme.
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Liverpool
Olen Teza
P Rsta
Turkey
Morals of Lafayette Ind. at low ebb says Journal
The Journal reports that Lafayette Indiana morals are at a very low ebb citing concerns over public conduct and community standards. It notes alarm over rising vice and calls for renewed emphasis on virtue and civic responsibility across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Western farmers shift from corn exports to bacon and pork
The New Orleans Courier notes western farmers convert grain into bacon and pork for advantages. Tide water corn arrivals dropped from 6,487,540 bushels in 1851 to 2,271,270 this year, a 60 percent fall, while bacon arrivals rose from 1853 figures to 10,393,900 pounds, up nearly 100 percent. Pork arrivals exceed prior year by over 100 percent, signaling agricultural wisdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New Orleans Courier
Hudson
Tide
Women Compositors Rise in Pittsburg Printing Trade
The Pittsburg Gazette reports a successful push to hire women as compositors in Pittsburg. It notes rapid progress as women start apprenticeships with mature intellects and superior knowledge, and suggests their prior experience in smell caps and press work already orients them to the craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Vicksburg Whig
Rows and Riots Shock California City
Desperate nightly disturbances plague Lafayette as riots, robberies, and near-fatal beatings unfold amid a normally peaceful community. Reports recount a street clash on market square with gunfire, assaults on passersby, and a brutal attack on an elderly man near Fagan House, alongside repeated street brawls on Wabash and South streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Caliornia
Wabash Street
Fagan House
Ami
Webash
Counterfeit Twenty Five Cent Coins Reported in NYC
New York exchanges report new twenty five cent coins counterfeited and widely circulated. The fakes resemble genuine pieces but have rough milling on the edge. after circulation the coins darken to a coppery color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston Harbor Arrival and Lectures Spark Local Debate
The bark Sultna with Koz'a aboard arrived at about 2 this forenoon, causing a stir. A special committee departs for New York to invite Mitchell to visit Boston on behalf of OM Ireland Young Ireland and Military Treford. Father Gavazzi lectured at Music Hall last night before about 500 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Sultna
Koz'a
New York
Mitchell
OM Ireland
Young Irland
Miliary Treford
Gavazzi
Music Hall
Sloop in distress near Nassau and out island notes
From Nassau reports a government schooner departs Nassau harbor on the 14th monthly. A distressed ship, English in origin, sighted off Nassau with unknown name or port. Wreckers aided. a major robbery at A Adderly & Co Nassau claims $15,000 of $20,000 stolen. Flour scarce, price up. sugar and molasses prices rise. Union arrived back at Nassau from Inagua route on Oct 24. Inagua weather fine. Salt trade at Long Key, Salt Island, favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassau
Siip
Messrs. A. Adderly & Co
Nassen
Union
Noesua
Inagua
Long Kay
Seacoat Island
LATER FROM HAVANA REPORTS TRANSPORT AND MARKET NOTES
The Isabel detained by head winds arrived Havana at sunrise after leaving on the 22nd from Havana and Key West. The Falcon returned to Havre with a piston out of order. George Law from New York to Aspinwall arrived at Havana on the 22nd. News of the Queen's birthday and statue telegraph inaugurations were reported. Markets viewed the cane crop and molasses as scarce with money tight and freights dull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel
Retlin
Havana
Stan
Key West
Sierra Newods
Falcon
Hoewana
George Law
New York
Aspinwall
Hewana
Cubs
Battalano
Anriey
Bazzard
Havers
Dell
London
Boston
Philadelphia Woman Arrested for Bigamy
A woman identified as Mrs Erdman was arrested in Philadelphia for bigamy. Evidence before the Mayor shows she married Mr Erduren five years ago, lived with him four years, eloped and married Mr Bowman, then deserted him for the man she was with at arrest. She was bound over in 500 dollars to await further inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erdman
Philadelphia
Erduren
Bowman
Falcon Arrives for Coal Then Heads to New York
Nov 29 report from Caarstevren notes the steamer Falcon from Howe Harbor arriving for coal before continuing to New York. A separate item mentions a Spanish actress at the Theatre Tacon murdered on the 22d and a later suicide linked to infidelity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caarstevren
Falcon
Howe
New York
Spanie
Tacon
Formation of a Literary Association in Mawron Hate
A meeting in Mawron Hate on Dec 21, with about seventy gentlemen present, aimed to form a Literary Association. Henry W. Srawa acted as chair, Rev W Santen spoke, and George H. Magown named secretary. A seven member committee was formed to draft articles of incorporation, listing numerous incorporators and extending preparations for notices and publication.
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Messes
Starr
Hall
Chamberlin
Rover
Darwin
Magoup
Mr. Storr
Messrs
Green Magown
Jones
Frazee
Chamerlin
Coolbaugh
Geoff Tw
Centlemen
IC Hutt
Geo. Prater
W Sitter
Geo Snyder
A D Green
W S Geel
T D Crecker
T Hedge J Lahee
H W Phetys
W Stare
F Jones
G Law
P Hervey
Jogger
DI Crecker
Chas
Hendee
Rwin
Alex
Nearer Irnne
K T Evighoe
James Clay
H RB Ware
RC Kendall
J J Gear
W H Shores
F Abewhame
A’heceh
MW Kerry
W P Sunderland
P M M Laven
GP Magen
Yanks
Meeere
Rorer
Low
Herdee
Mageny
Mary
Pepere
Fragmented OCR summary of political commentary
The text criticizes Democratic politicking and the Botemere platform's approval. It implies a shift away from reform toward compromise, suggesting defection from the administration and a failed effort to elect a president.
Tilmeie Steamer Arrives With Mail and Passengers
The Tilmeie steamer bringing mail dates to New York arrived last week with $98 000 in francs and £200 000 in passenger cash. Among the passengers are General Lone Member of Congress Gregory, Col McGevin, Post Office agent, and others including Mr Cushing and A. Corwine. The frigate St Lawrence arrived at Tahoga and cargo from Acapales triggered diplomatic cables. the vessel will soon proceed to Vopereisa. Market reports note Betperarse dates and plans for a new liner via the Strait of Magellan amid signs of rising demand and a tentative opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilmeie
Congress
Gregory Col. McGevin
Post Office Department
Cushing
Belledory
B. Corwine
P.cema
Leat Scott
A. & News
Mc Gore
Peru
St. Lawrence
Tahoga
Newender
Acapales
Carta
BJ Allee
Vopereisa
Ruytinene
Bien
Ateemers
Magelion
Tceely
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D. E
Pittssveen
Iowa Farmer
National House
National Agricultures Society
U.S. Patent Office
the Commissioner
Orivacs
Ohio State Journal
Porchaton
Cuba
Twestey Porn
Iowa City
Wate
DuBugue
du Bsaque Herald
Alanama
U. S
Clement C. Clay
Mr. Clemens
Foreign News
Darme
Famwe
Alacraft
Sea of Marmora
Russia
Napleon
Auteia
al Ting
Shanghai Ench
Pekin
Oweves
Canton
Amoy
Shangpore
Buenos Ayres
Sena Seal
Paraguay
Paraguary
Baenn Ayres
S'Ll
Sesson
Urquiza
Camille Or Buvarma
Guiza
Lee Ortag Boindealen
Democratic State Combat Committee
John Carle
Capital Reporter
Srn
Milter
Volont
Des Meines
D. F. Gaylord
Wappele
de. Millar
New
Clack
Annie Wervary
Hurtie
Mr. Tallent Weetes
Jorel
Girford
Jannart
Burcomngton Ganette
James Deads
State Central
Mintion
Rpublican
Ves
Gaptar Gumesor
Ganniven
Bahamas
Orhanneston
W. Salter
W. F. Macon
NX. V. Times
Wasuiseres
Corte Defea
Sesival
Illinois
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