Washington Gossip on Appointments and Cabinet Plans
Special correspondent reports rumors of Belmunt as Austria Consul in New Orleans backed by Tempers bloc, with Governor Seymour considered for governor. Shights seeks Minister to Spain for health reasons, Saudy likely to be elevated, Suehés possible for a foreign post, and others discussed. Pierce comments on Washington air as cabinet councils circle personnel shifts, promising an effective administration with bold moves.
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Washington
New-York Herald
Belmunt
Austria
Naeples
Temlins
Seymour
Gonernout
Spain
Lully
Senanor Saudy
Suehés
Marshall
California
Chinas
Buchanan
England
Juli A. Dis
Jane
Thomas N.carr
Tangler
Gen. Pierce
Pierce
Fins
Niwat
New Orleans
Elies
Cushing
Marey
Whivs
Gime
John C. Calhoun
Cal. Davis
Secretary of War
Givett
Une Enmprys Welcher
Chris Calhoun
Buchanvai
van Turen
United States
Dipree
Homer
Democratic
Wwe
South Carolina
Uvithomt
Dwlmetto
Cowsasinder
Greranille Mountaineers
Patronage and offices drive Washington scramble in 1858
Report from Washington notes a rush of officials seekers sourcing patronage, with ten applicants for every post and Congress members pressing for favored picks. Mentions John A. Dix, Downs, and others linked to French mission, Supreme Court, California collectorship, Patents, and Mint supervisor roles, plus a Bible society board meeting with broad scripture circulation updates and funding.
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Corverpondsice
Washington
Trise
Tam
Congress
John A. Dix
New York
War Department
England
Downs
Supreme Court
Lbowe
H E
Will &Il
Coll
California
Tanmond
Ton
D. K. Carter
Olin
Tas
Allie
DeBow
Debiow
Commerciat
New Or
Jesus
Taylor
Greene W. Caldwell
N.C
Clarbour
Perry Ti. Brocchan
Alabama
Fillimore
Territory of
Utah
Tae
Tax upon Nosterms and Southern resistance to tax
An article from the Newberry Sentinel titled Tax upon Nosterms urges citizens to pay taxes on property within state borders for government protection. It condemns patent medicines and nostrums sold by Northern manufacturers, urging tax collectors to assess tax on agents and wholesalers. The piece also cites British actions in Central America and warns of potential war over maritime disputes, echoing broader calls for American independence.
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Fron le Sant
Manufictus
Lux
Thave
B. Muilfut
New York
the Sentinel
Lin
Mason Todday
Clayton
Mason
Guiatemala
Great Britain
Central America
Bay
Jelus
Mastin
England
Werner
Simu
Old Baygland
Dunglas’ Fale
Tully
America
Ral
Foundland
Tour
Congress
Swearing in at Matanzas and a Cuban harbor view
A vivid report describes William Rufus Ring taking the vice presidency oath at La Cumbre near Matanzas. The ceremony unfolds with an American escort, Creole spectators, and a tropical landscape of Yumuri valley. Patient illness of Mr. King is noted, and local reactions mix reverence with curiosity.
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Matenzas
Republic
William Rufus Ring
United States
Cumbre
Matibats
Tropics
Ua Tearly
Rodney
Sharkey
Americin
King
Calle la Cumbre
Tie Peak
Emreradd
Mr. King
King Lefe
Picayune
Plank Road Proposal Sparks Camden Town Effort
The Camden Weekly Journal urges citizens to back a plank road to North Carolina, arguing better roads would boost trade and mimic Charlotte’s network. It calls for local pride, citizen investment, and action to build a plank road and enhance the branch railroad’s value.
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Innother
Camden
Carolin
North Carolina
Tinea
Charlotte Nai
Card of a Texas lawyer praised by West and Gazette
The Zevan State Gazette introduces Mr C West as an able and safe lawyer. The West newspaper endorses him for services in perfecting land titles paying taxes on lands taxing land gold for taxes collecting or securing debts in any part of the State or in business with public offices. Wishing him abundant success in his new location.
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Texas
Itleen
Mt C
Weer
Zevan State
Mie
Wirad
Gentlemanly Agent of the Charleston Courier Visits Town
Mr W J Crafts, agent of the Charleston Courier, is now on a visit to our town. The paper is praised as a long established commercial news and business publication familiar to all in the Southern States. Hope for Mr Cavers to be successful in his mission and dealings.
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Charleston Courier
Cavers
Sollier
Richmond
Cinejnouti Vines
Noery
South Carolina
Ann Eve
the Cowpens
Moreau
Charleston Medical College Honors New Speaker
A list of graduates and admissions to medical practice includes Hexky T. Caney Gol of Keitt's Address Delivered Desire. The Citadel Academy of Charleston commends the speaker Col. Kerry, noting a ready and able papcaker whose reputation supports the author.
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Charleston Medical College
Hexky T. Caney
Gol
Keitt
Admitted to Bail in Charleston Court Proceeding
Admitted to bail in Charleston on Thursday evening on a writ of habeas corpus before Wis Tonor judge O'Neald. Bail set at ten thousand dollars. Represented by Cal Jans Gneswet jr of this town Col B L Moses of Sumter and J L Pett y Hay of Charleston.
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Cup
L. W
Federal appointments by the Senate confirmed Charleston offices
The Charleston Courier reports Tiontad Evans was confirmed as district attorney for Charleston. DeBow’s err e ax assumes Census Superintendent duties. W F Cou eouk’s nomination as Port of Charleston collector also confirmed.
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Polographe News
Charleston Courier
Tiontad Evans
Haq
T. 8
Senate
Charleston
Didoty
Keilor
DeBow
Erre
Kexxeny
W. F. Cou Eouk
Vice President Reported Dying in Cuba
Late Cuba reports say Mr. Kixd's health has severely declined with little hope for recovery.
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Cuba
Kixd
London Quarterly Review complains of foreign periodicals
The London Quarterly Review notes receipt of a Jat quarter 185% issue and expresses intent to critique Edinburgh and North British Reviews. It asserts editorial rights, rejects meddling in domestic affairs, and muses on monarchy, liberty, and national policy in a dense, period voice.
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London Quarterly Review
Edinburgh
Messrs
Teonard Syott
Louis Napolenn
Peternon's Magazine April issue features engaging reading
The April number of Peternon's Magazine presents unusually interesting embolistments for the month. It is believed the reading material will be enjoyable and align with current interests, offering content that complements ongoing work and studies.
No Sheriff Election Fails in Georgetown District
In a garbled report from Georgetown, citizens fail to elect a sheriff as no candidates emerge and no clear winner is declared. Officials acknowledge confusion and reflect on the district's electoral challenges amid unclear contest signals.
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Georgetown
Ambitious Rail Road Subscriptions Amid War Efforts
The Blue Ridge Rail Road and City Committee subscribe funds to support the rail line and war effort, naming key officials and commissions. Ben Motallinygh of Tuna is appointed to command the new Mount Uel Rangers regiment, while the Greenside citizen dies at age ten.
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Blue Ridge
Commeital
Charleston
Peraiall
Pierce
Nas Boos
Ben Motallinygh
Tuna
Ling Boon Alweady
Mount Uel Rangers
Miny oral Wits and a Norfolk Seizure Tale
A Washington source reports sharp remarks by President Pieres in reply to grabbers over a Hacilie road issue. A. A. I Hickbur in Norfolk notes the American schooner JP Drown seized by a Germantown off Africa, later reaching Norfolk with lawful papers. Market gardening near London is described with vast acreages and high produce volumes. Mrs Stowe’s husband visits and Jowett questions her stance on colonization, implying she found other outlets for her views.
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Pieres
Washington Core
Hacilie Road
Atulographie Deupaleliiram
Norfolk
A. A. I Hickbur
JP. Drown
Germantown
Africa
New York
Custon
Iris
Stowe
Towel
Boston
Jowett
Tewett
Reflect on local offices and transport plans for Merktenbureh
A draft citizen appeal urges choosing fit Wardens for another year, praising current improvements and advocating rail and plank roads to North Carolina lines toward Monroe and Concord. It calls funds from railroad stock sales to fund road construction, hosts a town meeting, and warns against unfit voters while detailing political commentary on cabinet appointments and national leadership.
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Camaen
Intendane
North Carolina
Mouroe
Concard
Lieath
Rapping Humbug and Temperance Anniversary Report
A Newberry Sentinel excerpt denounces spiritual rapping as hoax and notes temperance events by the Darlington Division Sons of Temperance with an address by Rev. William Lewis. Professor Anderson cites fraud by indies earning 75000 and figures of lunacy asylum victims and suicides linked to spiritualist delusions.
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Anderson
New Ozorans Market Report From March 16
Market news showscotton sales at 10,000 bales with prices steady at strict middling 91.4.403.8 vents. Receipts decline as Southern ports stall. total bale movement drops while bacon sales and charges appear uncertain.
Death in Newberry Man Dies After Severe Cholic Attack
The death of W. F. Anderson of Newberry is reported after a violent attack of cholera morbus while traveling. He was found in a sinking state on arrival and died shortly after. Reports from Columbus and Girard describe storm damage with extensive property loss and uprooted trees.
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W. F. Axpensory
W. F. Anderson
Newberry
Clanleston
Merning
Guther
Concmeus
Ayn Girare
Ana
The
Columbus Enquirer
Girard
Columbus
Origin of the phrase Dunn and its debt collection link
A fragment explains that the expression Dunn originated in English debt collection history. It attributes the coinage to Joe Dunn, an indefatigable bailiff under Henry Wil, noting the proverb arose when someone did not pay debts and asking why not Dunn him.
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Henry Wil
Joe Dunn
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