Col Schlessinger’s turbulent career in Liberty era politics
Col Schlessinger once linked to German insurrection fled to the United States after a life sentence in Ceuta. In New York he ran a cigar and liquor business then joined Lopez’s expedition at Los Posas and Bahia Honda. Escapes from captivity and later ties to Lone Star and New Orleans episodes mark his perilous career.
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Col. Schlessinger
New York
Narciso Lopez
Los Posas
Bahia
Honda
Schlessinger
Ceuta
Africa
United States
Order of the Lone Star
Junta Central
Charleston
New Orleans
Duel Fear Fails to Avert Senate Slugfest Over Kansas Admission
The article details a heated dispute between Col. Lane and Senator Doveras sparked by remarks on Gen. Cass memorials about Kansas. Lane seeks retraction, Doveras delays replies, dueling is discussed but not pursued, and Senate privilege and duties of the Committee on Territories are debated. Doveras’ stance centers on Senate privilege, not moral objection to dueling.
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Lane
Doveras
Gen
Cass
Kansas
Col. Lanx
Dovenas
Dovens
Luxe
Senate
Cana
Territories
Dovans
Ol. Lane
Barnum Friends Hold Large Bridgeport Meeting
A large gathering of Barnum friends met Thursday evening in Washington Hall Bridgeport to sympathize with P T Barnum Enq over his financial difficulties. Hundreds could not gain admittance as speeches by prominent citizens followed by condolence resolutions were adopted.
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Friends of
P. T. Barnum
Bridgeport
Conn
Arrest of Camden and Philadelphia Ferry Directors for Manslaughter
Directors of the Camden and Philadelphia Ferry Company have been arrested on charges of manslaughter in connection with a recent maritime incident. Authorities say preliminary findings indicate negligence led to fatalities.
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Camden and
Camden County
Philip H. Mulford
F. Fullerton
Miss Fullerton
New Jersey
John W. Mickle
John J. McKnight
Benj. Fisk
John G. Bullitt
W. H. Gatzmer
Samuel Thompson
George N. Stevens
Fire at Indianapolis railroad car house causes损损
Early Saturday morning a fire swept the Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railroad Co car house and wood shed in Indianapolis. Several railroad cars were damaged along with the wood shed and its contents, totaling about 3800 dollars. Report from John Keeran, Esq., provides the particulars.
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Indianapoliw
Cincinnati and Indianapolis Railroad Co
Indianapolis
John Keeran
Eeq
Milford Woman’s Elopement Sparks Local Turmoil
Local report recounts Sarah Jane Coaragon of Milford leaving with Armstrong, then marrying Covarson, and again fleeing to meet Davis White in Slotsburg. The incident unravels a family saga as tales of desertion ripple through the community, with scarce details on later events.
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West Milforp
Sarah Jane Coarooa
Destructive Fire Destroys Large Part of Williams Town
A Georgetown Journal correspondent reports a major blaze in Williamsrown Kentucky on the 17th, destroying over half the town including 29 buildings. Many residents lost shelter and employment, with six people left destitute and several others needing food and clothing.
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Williamstown
Grant County
Georgetown Journal
Williamsrown
Town
Lady Franklin Hopes Surviving Esquimaux Know Fate of Franklin
A fragment from the Mirror reports Lady Franklin still hopes a survivor among the Esquimaux can reveal details of her husband’s fate. She plans to fund a expedition and has asked Dr. Kane to lead it, seeking information about Franklin.
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Arctic Tredition
Ee Franklin
Esquimaux
Dr. Kane
Mirror
Liberia trade with Britain to rise on palm oil exports
The article notes a growing Liberia Britain trade as Pala Oil exports to Great Britain rise by about 15 000 tons over four years, last year valued at 5 000 000. A Cape Coast Castle steamer carried 5 000 ounces of gold worth 140 000. African produce gains favor in England and France with a vision of lucrative future commerce between Liberia and Great Britain.
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Arsica
Ariea
Liverpool
Great Britain
Cape Coast Castle
England
France
Republic of Liberia
Kingdom of Great Britain
Jeffersons 1797 petition on jury citizenship for Americans
The article notes Thomas Jefferson drafted a 1797 petition for Albemarle Amherst Flu yana and Greekland counties Virginia asserting only Americans or those citizen at peace treaty end should serve on juries. It cites publication in the Baltimore Sun and mentions language about birthplace and knowledge of laws as disqualifications.
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San
Jefrenson
Jefferson
Sam
Albemarne
Amherst
Fluyana
Greekland
Baltimore Sun
A Millioxaree. Alanson Douglas Legacy and Milkman Bargain
The Troy, New York magnate Alanson Douglas who died last week left an estate valued from $500,000 to $1,000,000 with annual income over $100,000. He left $140,000 to each child and gave to three Troy Episcopal churches, then noted a verbal milkman agreement to throw in a ticket for every dollar of milk, a claim the milkman doubted in the rush of business.
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Alanson Douglas
Troy
N.Y
Douglas
Parliament considers all debt prisoners in England and Wales
A return laid before Parliament lists incarcerated debtors and contempt prisoners in English and Welsh jails. Notably a 70 year old has spent nearly five years in Chester County Jail for a debt of 41 pounds 4 shillings 6d plus 17 pounds 14 shillings 8d costs, with two other ages 77 and 75 held for 27 and 80 pounds debts.
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Parsoxeas
Pellatt
England
Wales
Chester County
Senator Asked by Fruit Lad on Return Home
A Massachusetts senator, riding home in a car, was approached by a fruit vendor requesting a purchase. The senator offered the boy a five dollar bill as payment, but the details surrounding the exchange remain unclear in the fragment.
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Boston Times
Massachusetts Senate
Bill Oban
Arrival of the Arago and city hospitality for guest
The steamship Arago yesterday brought the Honorable figure to the city where the authorities had arranged apartments for him as the guest of the city. Crowds met the arrival and the scene reflected the warm welcome extended by local officials and residents.
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Arago
Breret
Prohibition Advocacy Recall in Somerset Speech
An unclear account describes Sherrod Williams invited to testify as an advocate in Somerset. The text notes his eloquence and influence on district opinion and hints at urging Congress to pass legislation restricting the sale of alcohol.
Fatal assault shocks Decatur as editor attacked
Mr James Shoaff editor of the Gazette is severely wounded after a loaded cane attack in Decatur. The assailant named Ki, previously a local business man and creditor, fled. Shoaff remains in critical condition. Ki was not arrested. Source cites Virlais State 17th.
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Alfrey
James Stoaff
Gazette
Ware
Ming
Shoaff
Kipper
Mormon Emigrants Leave Birmingham in Odd Farewell
The Birmingham Journal reports a remarkable departure of Mormon emigrants from the city en route to the United States. A peculiar scene occurred on Wednesday with an eccentric band leading the farewell as the group set off, amid strange speeches and a tense mood, before continuing their journey.
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Birmingham Journal
United States
Fort Pierre letter notes faltering Indian trade at Camp Destilation
An extracted missive from Fort Pierre dated February 28 reports weak business by Indian traders this year. The letter mentions disruptions and references a vanished trade era, with hints of robe and other paraphernalia markets failing to endure.
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Fort Pierre
Camp Destilation
Lost Wouan Founp in Stevens Point Pinery
A distressed woman from Stevens Point Pinery asks a man to take her to Kingston Ripon promising gold in exchange for bringing her to friends. She gains help to reach a nearby house after revealing twelve dollars and a plea to shoot her, while her mind appears unsettled and she cannot walk.
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Stevens Point Pinery
Asaya
Kingston Ripon
Mr. Bean
J. D. Hunt
Minnesota
Incomplete Water Boiler Incident Report From Kalamazoo
A fragment describes water levels dropping in a boiler and a stream of cold water introduced to the system. The text notes holes above the water and a resting place near a bagel, dated Kalamazoo the 18th.
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Kalamazoo
Claimant Wins Government Backed by Advice
Horace Greeley quotes a man who had a substantial government claim. He followed advice to press his case, attended to affairs, and ultimately secured his due plus a small additional amount.
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Horace Greeley
the Tribune
Washington
Renunscences of Oxe oy Roguns and the Mitford Memoir
Fragmentary reminiscence recounts Rev John Mitford with Samuel Rogers in a late drive. The narrator recalls a house at Newington and a mournful gathering of respectful people, as the eldest on the stair appears in sorrowful attire during a solemn scene.
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John Mitford
Samuel Rogers
Heehill
Ciltee
Howe
Newington
Irish Wesleyan delegates seek aid from American Methodists
Two Irish Wesleyan Conference ministers Rev. Robinson Scott and Rev. R G Cather arrived to urge American Methodists to support Protestant mission in Ireland. Bishop Morris led a city gathering at Wesley Chapel with appeals for funds, starting with $500 from Dr Billett and $500 from another donor, as subscriptions continued.
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Union
Robinson Scott
R. G. Cather
General Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church North
Mr. Beatt
Ninth Steest
Me. Cather
Chistie
J. P. Dorbin
Morris Chapel
Bishop Simpson
Union Chapel
Merodiet
Wealey Chapel
Morris
Lowry
Jesus
Jacob Young
Missionry
Greenland
Mr. Boott
Cather
Wesleyan Church
Ireland
Bagiants
Géetland
America
Irish Wesleyan Church
Belfast
United States
Scott
Tara
Zion
Bishop Jones
Asa
Billett
James
River Swells Further As Ohio Rises Across Region
The river rose since Saturday noon and remains high from Pittsburg to Louisville where it stands. St. Louis papers request regular early deliveries from Adams & Co.'s Express to improve public service. Local steamboat news notes arrivals, departures, and launches on the upper Mississippi with several vessels listed. A court case over breach of peace ends with dismissal after defense counsels urge restraint.
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Ohio
Pittsburg
Louieville
St. Louis
Meredith
Adams & Co
Express
Democrat
Missouri
Euportus Ponce Covat
A. J. Pruden
L. B. Bruen
Oliver Brown
Israel Brown
J. F. Hoy
Justice Black
Boyle
Thes Squire
Rioters Attack Walker House After Constitution Office Destruction
A mob destroyed the Constitution office then attacked Mr. Walker’s house, firing twice without injuring anyone. Stones were used in the assault until learning ladies were inside, at which point the rioters withdrew. Col Benton reportedly plans a letter to Missourians declining the governorship, seeking only a presidential nomination. The Baltic sails to Liverpool at noon.
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Kain
Constitution Office
Mr. Walker
Ali
Col. Benton
the Merald
Missouri
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