Lore of May May 10 telegrams and public notices in Washington
The letter from Corpus Christi dated May 10 reports Lieut Cosby of the Rifles attacked a body of about forty Indians near Lake Trinidad with ten men. Cosby was wounded by an arrow, lost his cavalry car, and escaped with two men. Lieutenant Roger Jones pursues the same party with sixteen men and has not been heard from. Other items include rumors of a British action, the death of Luka West of the Campbell Minstrels in Boston, cholera in Providence, a Connecticut prison sentence review, Mexican authorities seizing a Brownsville paper, a murder arrest in North Carolina, a six month imprisonment for a hung defendant, postal reforms, and various maritime losses and boiler improvements.
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Olds proposes postage reform halting franking privilege
Washington May 25 Mr Olds introduced in the House a substitute for the postal bill. It keeps current letter rates but abolishes the franking privilege so all mail pays postage. He argues for a self sustaining Post Office with government support only as needed to cover deficits. The plan contrasts with England where postage is paid on all mail.
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Cuba policy and Congress move reflections in Charleston letter
Correspondence from Charleston describes the President preparing a message to Congress on Cuban issues and seeking naval powers for emergencies. Rumors of a Cuba port blockade surface but are debated in Cabinet, with a plan for a Spain commission possible. The Black Warrior dispute is settled with Madrid refund expectant. Congress to adjourn July and reconvene October, postponing several major bills. Cholera fears rise with outbreaks in Tennessee and along western rivers, urging city preparations.
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Baltimore
City health praises slim chance in world scale
Charleston is praised for exceptional health and sanitation in a cautious editorial. Reports from China discuss rebel advances near Pekin and Yangcheow, with later updates uncertain. A new States Rights journal is announced in Washington, while a gun accident near Unionville leaves J Monroe Bogan severely wounded.
Germans Land at Charleston Wharf on Bremen Voyage
A ship from Bremen brought ninety seven Germans to Charleston, many headed for Walhally, as locals praise the settlement and anticipate large immigrant inflows. A road-contract update from Pendleton area notes 70 to 100 workers employed, with rapid progress toward the tunnel. In Vicksburg a house struck by lightning causes damage but no injuries beyond Porter, who helped extinguish the blaze. Turks Island reports salt scarcity with Turks island remaining the sole producer. Grand Turk salt sells for eight cents per bushel.
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Plain Speaking at Temperance Meeting Calls Out Hurting Youth
A plain speaker at a temperance meeting in a neighboring state likens neglecting children to tolerating wolves that destroy flocks. He cites a local tragedy, urges action against intemperance, and reports that many pledged to abstain, hoping fewer victims follow.
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Miss Brenea to Sing at Temperance Hall in Camden
The Camden Weekly Journal notes the arrival of the acclaimed singer nicknamed the Caroling Mocking Bird. She will perform this evening at Temperance Hall with pianist Kisileteine and another noted artist, in front of an audience expected to warmly receive her talent.
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Weather and moral reflections in an unsettled season
A Charleston correspondent notes an unusual spring swing from warmth to rain and gloom. The piece laments the coming sickness and crop damage, then pivots to moral reflections praising forgiveness as essential to harmony and social order, urging restraint and restitution when offended.
Ladies Honor Calhoun Monument Efforts Grow
The Calhoun Monument Association reports growing support from many quarters as ladies steadily add to funds and efforts. The note praises women’s role in creating a lasting memorial to Mr. Calhoun, saying the monument will endure and reflect enduring greatness.
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New Baptist Church Planned for Charleston on Mooting Street
A fourth Baptist church will be erected in Charleston on Mooting Street near Henrietta, opposite the citadel. The lot and buildings cost about sixty thousand dollars, over forty thousand of which is already raised. Rev. J. R Kendrick has been selected as pastor, regarded as a strong choice for the new congregation.
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Fragmentary Review Reflects Public Expectation Unmet
A cautious assessment notes the latest event fell short of anticipated outcomes. The author observes general disappointment among readers and hints at skepticism about prior forecasts, suggesting many would not have known such an occurrence without newspaper reports.
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Prominent lecturer to deliver first poetry talk at Charleston
The accomplished and distinguished speaker has consented to deliver his first lecture on poetry and the practical, drawing compliments from the audience in Charleston. Expectation is high that subsequent lectures will enhance his already notable literary reputation.
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Charleston
Southern Quarterly Review and regional literary appeals
The note laments publisher Mortimer’s threat to suspend the South’s Quarterly unless patrons fund its continued run. It contrasts paying for Northern and foreign reviews with supporting Southern periodicals, urging immediate subscription and support to avert discredit to the South.
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Standard
Telegraphic Intelligence Roundup From Asia and Europe
Arrival of the Asia brings Liverpool dates to the 20th and reports on iron markets and ship damage. Arcus was struck near Tuskar and expected back at sea in a week. Cotton prices fluctuated with Middling Uplands easing while Western Canal Flour and various grains moved. European warfare notes include Danube actions, Black Sea fleet movements, and rising tension with Spain and the United States.
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Outrage in East Indies prompts requests for reparations
In the House Orr urged presenting two public meetings held in Pendleton and Anderson to express opinion on the Dutch outrage against Captain Walter M. Gibson. The meetings praised Gibson’s character and seek full reparations from the Dutch. the Pendleton resolutions were by R. B. Simpson and referred to Foreign Affairs. Washington notes Lord Elgin and Mr. Marcy may resolve U S Spain Cuba issues. Supreme Court adjourns. Newberry Sentinel cites five capital criminals and calls for a penitentiary as prior punishments fail.
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