Political upheaval and Whig collapse echo across nations
A sweeping critique outlines world upheaval with revolts in China and shifting alliances in Europe while America reels from party realignments. It laments former Whig leaders joining Democratic ranks and condemns Democratic accusations of Henry Clay’s legacy amid celebratory praise by a few Democrats.
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China
France
England
Russian Empire
Central America
Europe
Hamiltor
Apane
Hanamon
Wansten
Cust
Democratic Party
Jaurs Boomaxax
Rost. M. T. Howren
Henny
Cates Cremme
Bucomanax
Jans Brcomaxan
Jones
Tennessee
Bexsaurin
Louisiane
Hexay Car
Huwran
Bexsaulx
Weanernnz
Crar
Hasayr Zx
Haxar Ouray
Congress
Ashland
Hanover
Virginia
Car
Buruan
Brocer
Mason
Mesars
CarwalLapsre
Davinson
House
Cuar
Staraxx A. Doveiss
Hanry Clay
Doveins
Kentucky
Oxar
Just Rant Leads to Real Marriage at Mock Ceremony
An entertainment segment ended with a mock wedding that unexpectedly became binding when a real justice officiated. The pair believed the ceremony was playful but the knot proved actually indissoluble, tying their lives together.
Proclamation of Peace Draws Grand London Pageantry
Report of the peace proclamation in London and Paris with the Queen’s drawing room at St James’s. Crowds line Fleet Street and Temple Bar as Lord Mayor reads the proclamation. The observer attends the Queen’s reception, noting pageantry, private entrees, and the aristocratic procession, ending with reflections on vanity and fashion.
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Queen's
Paris
London
Fleet Street
Temple Bar
Lord Norfolg
England
St. James
Persalvante-At-Arms
St. James’ Palace
Earl
Charing Cross
Sere
Civic Domain
Cheapside
Royal Exchange
Manchester
B Stratford
Turkey
Lord Stratford
Kars
Williams
Kansas Election Conflicts Report From Missouri Territory In 1855
Witnesses recount clashes over Kansas voting in Sugar Creek with proslavery actions, stacked guns, and resignations. J M Arthur describes residence claims, voters forced to swear, and Hickman Smith's proslavery victory as polls closed. Dr Westpal discusses Missouri slaveholding ties and participating in Benton ticket.
Fragmentary political recount notes from Missouri election
A fragmentary reminiscence describes oath taking and voting in Missouri. It notes refusal to swear, the opening of polls around ten and closing at four, and mentions individuals tied to Tennessee and Kentucky. The passage references Gov Reeder and local claimants around Bell Creek and Col Gill's cabin.
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Ske
Teees
Tennessee
Col. Gill
Missouri
Indian Railroad Disaster at Panama Described by Eye Witness
Alfred L. Armstrong recounts the Panama wreck with cars derailed into ponds on both sides of the tracks. He describes screams, gruesome injuries, and cars detached from the train while the remaining cars stayed on rails. Aid was sent from Aspinwall, and the scene was chaotic with many dead or injured.
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Panama
N. Y
Alfred L. Armstrong
Saeleer Olews
Aspinwall
Indians fortify east mountains amid looming clash
The report notes Bound Indians prepare to hold the east side of the mountains within weeks as troops and local groups move. A coach and boy are attacked but suffer no serious injuries as the Indians retreat into bushes near a house. The account hints at political tension among Democratic leaders and fears of inflammatory rhetoric.
Market Report From Moxpar May 19 Flour Provisions Whiskey
FLOUR demand matches supply and market firm with 8 bbls at 5 30 and 200 do at 5 25, plus 100 do at 6 5 20 and 68 do extra at 6 70. PROVISIONS market firm with 100 000s Bulk Rides at 7Kc 900 bbis Meats Pork at 16 25 birds Bacon Shoulders at 7c and 60 do at Tic. WHISKY demand active and prices up. 738 bbis at 5 9c and 90 do from wagons at Bukc. BUSTER market dull with 2 firkins at 4 6 17c. ASHES sale 6 casks Pots at 6X%c. OIL sale 21 bbis Linseed at 9 3 and 100 bbis Red at 7c. GROCERIES market very quiet yet firm for Sugar and Molasses. 29 bbds low fair and fair Sugar at 8 8Nc and 90 bbls Molasses at dc. Coffee dull at 11K to 18K.
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Moxpar
Sic
City Matters Charged With Gheeting and Cutting Officers
A report states an individual faced charges for gheeting and cutting Officers Bate and Harvey with intent to kill, detailing alleged assault and planned harm amid a local city incident.
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Bate and
Harvey
Argument of Counsel in Kentucky Arrest Case
Monday afternoon session opens with Mr. Root defending Turner arrestees citing assaults on Turners and police. Judge Btallo and Mr. Fisk argue arrest authority and identify witnesses while officers Batts and Harvey recover. defense aims to bind the defendants over for trial amid disputes on warrants and legality.
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Root
Madison
Pratt
Marshal Baters
Marshal Butte
Noone
Marshal Butts
United States
Madeira
Scott
Btallo
Madetra
Cincianet
Kentucky
Butts
Batts
Butte
Harvey
Johnson
Ths
Stalle
Evans
Blalle
Voung Feely
Esquire Aggleston
Hiss
Fisk
Col. Stevenson
Santa Anna
Mexico
Mr. Pisk
Kansas Slavery Crisis Dominates Congressional Debates
In Washington on May 19 the Senate and House debated Kansas affairs amid veto threats on river and harbor bills. Key speakers compared slavery power to tyranny, urging action to redress alleged crimes against Emigrant aid and American citizens in Kansas. Proceedings included votes on Cape Verde relief and calls for information on murders and abductions connected to Kansas tensions.
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Wasumweton
Guxare
Mississippi River
St. Clair River
Cass
Crampton
Bamner
Kansas
Verres
Billy
South Carolina
Mr. Butler
Don Quixote
Minncis
Mr. Douglas
Sancho Panza
Sameer
Senate
Hovss
House
Wheeler
Secretary of the Navy
Cape Verde
Kelly
New York
Cape de Verde
Smith
Virginia
Galloway
Dow
Barbour
Brown
Wm. Phillips
Missouri
Pardee Butler
Atineon
Mace
Hovee
Switch
Jones
Giddings
Des i
Raffin
Walker
State of the Union
Mobile Harbor
Keit
Congress
Wakeman
Bariem River
Marcodetta Seeks British Mission Claim from Nicaragua
Washington correspondence reports Senor Marcodetta asserts his claim to the British mission from Nicaragua citing a former commission from deposed governments. Anticipation grows that he will be recognized as his protest and correspondence appear colored in a British possession. Mr Clayton acknowledged the implications. A publication by Marcodetta is expected.
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Senor Marcodetta
Nicaragua
Clayton
Mesers, Fish
Oriteenden
Robbery Indictment and Territory Arrests Reported
United States Marshal Donaldson and Deputies left Kansas City on a requisition from Governor Bhan for Robinson recently detained in Lexington who faces treason charges in the District Court. Jones is convalescent. Brown, editor of the Herald of Freedom, was arrested escaping from the territory. Reeder is said to have fled but may be captured. Judge Fane of Georgia has been appointed sheriff until Jones recovers. Pane is reported shot at twice.
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St. Loum
United States
Donaldson
Preston
Wallace
Kansas City
Bhannon
Missouri
Robinson
Lexington
District Court
Jones
Brown
Herald of Freedom
Reeder
Fane
Georgia
Ttte
Pane
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John Brown
Spees Sherff
Linn County
Elisha Tucker
Jackson County
Promaty
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Pete Tenant
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Hickman Smith
Free State
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Westpal
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Aloie
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George Law
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Indiana
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