Journey to Kansas Territory Amid Stagecoach Perils and Local Outrage
A Missouri to Kansas trip via stage, 175 miles to Independence, details rough roads and improving paths, arrival in Kansas City near the territory. A disturbing hotel incident features a dog set ablaze by a violent man, overheard threats warn of further danger. A note on a restless trainboy reflects community chatter.
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Kansas
Jefferson City
Prairies
J . Ramee
Missouri
Ling
Beli
Independence
Greon City
Kansas City
Kaw
Kansas Territory
Mutiny at Dacca Disrupts British Forces
A London Times correspondent reports a mutiny by three companies of the 34th at Dacca on November 18. The soldiers burnt lines and plundered the treasury before escaping by boat. Convicts were released and fled toward Saas, as mutiny spread among native infantry. By November 30 English sailors attacked sepoy barracks and a lieutenant was involved.
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London Times
Dacca
Chita
Vas
Death of General Havelock and Indian Mutiny Reflections
Correspondence from CatcaTra recalls General Havelock as a brave, strict but beloved commander who taught his soldiers piety and discipline. It notes Calcutta’s reaction to his death, the hardened mood of British officers, and comments on mutiny and misfortune in India. It then shifts to English workhouse abuses, citing investigations into cruelty, confinement, and flogging of young girls with specific cases from the London Morning Star.
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Tadia
Bervisia
Lord Gough
Havelock
Calcutta
Memorial on Washington Marines at Polls In June Incident
Citizens sign memorial to Congress detailing that on the first Monday in June last a force of 114 U S Marines with loaded muskets marched from the Navy Yard to the Fourth Ward polls in Washington. They opened fire, killing and wounding over thirty peaceful residents, amid disputed inquiry and alleged obstruction by official power.
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Washington
Congress
United States Marines
Navy Yard
Toy
United States
Toll Steeney
Umai
Lamang Party
Mormon Train Passengers Reach Salt Lake City Quickly
A Salt Lake City letter from a Mormon train passenger reports a smooth journey after leaving Carson Valley, with nine travelers splitting from the group at Humboldt and arriving in Salt Lake City days ahead of Cobes. They endured cold but no heavy snow and aim to relay more war news to the paper. The note discusses hopes to enforce U S laws in the Valley and assist others to California.
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Sacramento Union
Salt Lake City
Carson Valley
Trumboldt
Cobes
Bridger
United States
California
States
Washington Affairs. Government payrolls and pacific peace signals
Washington reports indicate government employees receive monthly salaries while Treasury notes and minor Pacific services shape spending. The Indian population is described as peaceable with no signs of unrest, and officials note no imminent outbreak. The piece reflects general views of the President.
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Treasury
Pacific
API
Newsflash Notes From Across The Nation
The Southern mail reports late New Orleans papers with Galveston dates to the 10th. Fresh flood in Trinity River causes mail cuts. The Tutians raid Palo Monte and Coy counties. settlers slain and horses stolen. Rumor claims Indians are with or hired by Brigham Young. Fire in Brooklyn destroys Henry Redford's furniture store. loss 76000 with 28000 insurance. Ex Governor Grimes wins U S Senate seat by 21 votes in town legislature.
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Southern Mail
New Orleans
Galveston
Trinity River
Palo Monte
Coy
Brigham Young
Henry Redford
Fulton Street
Brooklyn
Tragedy at Mountain Ash Lime Kiln Claims David Thomas
A lime burner, David Thomas, at Navigation Coal Company kilns in Mountain Ash Wales, was crushed by burning lime as he thrust at descending stones to free a jammed kiln. His wife, witnesses to the horror, called for aid as workers tried ropes and boats to pull him from the inferno. he died from severe burns as onlookers watched.
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Mountain Ash
South Wales
David Thomas
Navigation Coal Company
Pos
Mr. Cranshaw
Thomas
David Jenkins
General Walker Assails Administration Over Nicaragua Expedition
The Pennsylvania Inquirer reports General Walker pushes a hard line against the National Administration and accuses it of opposing his Nicaragua expedition. He hints at launching a campaign against the territory and derides Cass for removing him from custody. The exchange sparks calls for a clear government position amid regional tensions.
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The
Pennsylvania Inquirer
Walker
Nicaragua
Buchanan
Cass
Ryndera
Market Report From Cooperage and Commodities Row
The survey covers COOPERAGE prices for Pork barrels Lard and related goods, with Flour frustratingly dull. Cotton, Coffee, Candles, Cheese, Fruits, Nuts and Oils show mixed activity while Provisions and Hogs trade steady with modest gains. Grain Wheat Corn Oats Barley Rye, Hides, Leather, Lead, Molasses and Potatoes reflect soft to steady demand in a fluid market.
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Meine Cooperage
Dimean
Driel
Genoa
New Orleans
Superfine
Ohio River
Lanl
Kanawha
Fragmented Note on Insured Block Amounts in City
A garbled OCR entry references insured amounts in a city block, mentions Kantinert Humes and a "Cain gang" with unclear context, and discusses time and letters with no clear dates or places. The readable fragments suggest legal or financial notes but lack coherent facts or identifiers.
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Kawstinert Humes
Sartor Peper
Cain
Ted
Eer Supte
Howees
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