Political Memoir on Breckinridge Convention and Union split
The piece denounces a Breckinridge and Lane gathering as weak in numbers and zeal, notes a mixed crowd in the State House yard, and argues that the ensuing factional divides will push the party toward Republicanism. It defends popular sovereignty in territories, predicts abolitionist attacks, and asserts practical governance over constitutional dogma. The author stresses imminent territorial self rule for slavery and calls for prudence amid shifting political tides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breckinridge and
Lane
Indiasepelis
State House Yard
Breckenridge
Kn Becking
John R. Coffroth
Wey
Hentington
James B. Simcoke
Adams County
Maangy Garta
John B. Coffreth
James Morrison
John RB. Coffrash
Julius Nicolai
D. Tomlinson
Cheno. Robinson
John Patton
Thomas Johnson
Benjamin Wolf
Frank Hardin
Frank. Johnson
D. Hostetter
D. Valandingham
William Watts
D. Ricketts
W. F. Sherrod
Orange
W. W. Bradley
Floyd
David Shecks
Monroe
J. HU. D. Rodgers
Jefferson
Athelbert C. Hibben
Rush
Sandford Grayson
Decatur
Samuel Orr
Delaware
W. Watt
Union
Franklin Hardin
Johnson
Huntington
Joseph A. Lewix
Tipton
Congress
The
New York Times
Territories
Kansas
Nebraska
Public Officials and Corruption In NYC Exposed
A sharp critique of widespread public corruption attacks officials from federal to local levels. It cites New York State reforms, derides city graft linked to Japanese guests, and notes an injunction motion on bills exceeding one hundred thousand dollars while calling for accountability and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sodom and
Gomorrah
The Deep Well of Youth and Civil War Era Reflections
A fragmented nineteenth century column blends personal nostalgia with political commentary. It contrasts cherished youth memories with a call for unity amid Syrian Druse tensions, then shifts to horticultural tips, farm advice, and a note on rural life in the United States, weaving personal sentiment with public discourse.
Relief Effort Planned After Iowa Tornado Destruction
In the 1st Presbyterian Church citizens gathered to organize aid for tornado sufferers in Iowa. Dr. A P Ayres chaired the meeting with John Miller as secretary. Isaac Park outlined relief aims amid reports of 200 killed, 1400 wounded, 130 destroyed homes, and over 1.5 million in property loss in the affected towns including Camanche. A city districting and solicitors committee was formed led by F S Avaline and others, with contributions directed to Calvin Anderson or N B Freeman.
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Autex County
Nelson
Wm. B. Walter
Huxford
Carolina
F. P. Randall
I. D. G. Nelson
1St Presbyterian Church
Iowa
Hanna
A.P. Ayres
John Miller
Isaac Park
Wesley Park
Auburn
Camanche
Transplanting Strawberries In August For Spring Growth
The article explains August is ideal for transplanting strawberry vines due to projected showers and time for establishment before winter. If dry, transplant late in the day with liberal watering, then cover each plant overnight with a leaf or paper weighed by a stone. We advise covering until plants look ready, removing in the evening or on a cloudy day to avoid sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
Greening
Russett
Baldwin
Hubbardston
New England
England
Burmer
Old Remedies Give Way To Modern Medical Arts
A lament for past home cures gives way to contemporary medicine in this verse. It contrasts grandmothers’ quilts and simple remedies with doctors of all kinds. The speaker critiques allopathic, homeopathic, hydropathic, botanical, mesmerist, galvanic, and Galen in equal measure.
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Galen
Fitz
Temperature in Artesian Wells Across Distances
A Philadelphia thermometer in a well near Columbus, depth 2475 feet to 2575 feet showed 83 degrees Fahrenheit at bottom. Observations from Paris, Mondorf, Louisville and other mines indicate heat rises with depth but at varying rates, Columbus temperature likely increases more slowly than many places.
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Wormley
Walfordin
Paris
Columbus
Durham
Northumberland
Savony
Mondorf
France
Luxembourg
Louisville
Kentucky
Columbus Journal
Washington Items on Tornados and Western Affairs
The coast survey and Smithsonian are studying tornado effects to aid geography. Utah reports 100 army revolvers and 8000 cartridges supplied to Russell's Pony Express agent for defender riders. Col. Preston to Madrid, Gen. Lane back from North Carolina, House printing settled with Ford rep, Covode report 4000 copies ready. A Kalamazoo company fought Indians and won. Treasury held $320,000. San Francisco Mint shows over $11 million in gold coinage and over $500,000 in silver. Visilia residents move toward Owen's Lake mining. 300 men arrive with silver and quartz claiming profits up to $1000 per load.
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Washington
Coast Survey Office
Smithsonian Institute
Coast Survey
Utah
Russell
Pony Express
Col. Preston
Spain
State Department
Madrid
Gen
Lane
North Carolina
Ford
Pangborn
Kalamsazoo
San Francisco
News from New Mexico and Santa Fe in 1840s report
From Independence to Santa Fe the New Mexican Mail notes Manuel Chaves with 50 Mexicans pursuing a large band of Navajo who killed and wounded 20 Mexicans and 40 Indians while recovering sheep. Major Sedgwick’s command at Bent’s Fort. Capt Stewart captured Kiowa chief’s family. two soldiers wounded. Lieut Bayard shot in the cheek with arrow still in wound at Pawnee Fork. Two Indians killed.
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Independence
New Mexican
Santa Fe
Manuel Chaves
Rio Grande
Sedgwick
Bent’s Fort
Stewart
Bayard
Pawnee Fork
On His Winding Way in Burlington Arrival for Douglas
Hon Stephen A Douglas arrived in Burlington Vermont at 930 AM to a large enthusiastic crowd. He was escorted by the Howard Guards and a long procession of carriages and citizens. At Town Hall Saxe presented him to about 5000 listeners and Douglas gave a brief speech thanking his supporters before leaving for Montpelier at 730 PM.
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Vulius Aiuvia
James Johnson
James M. Oliver
Thomas Wood
Thomas D. Lemon
G. F. R. Wadleigh
Dr. EK. B. Thomas
W. H. Talbott
Doulas Democrats
Douglas
Lincoln
Democratic Central
Central Committee
Breckinvidge
Lane
Douglas and Johnson
J. DP. Bright
G. N. Fitch
Judge Monglas
Buchanan
White House
Burlington
Stephen A. Douglas
Howard Guards
Saxe
Mr. Douglas
American Hotel
Montpelier
Zouaves drill before 15000 at Fairmount Park Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports the Zouaves performing at Independence Hall and drilling at Fairmount Park before 15 000 spectators including many ladies. The drill drew strong applause as the corps gained favor, viewed as egotists earlier. The dispatch notes St Joseph and Pony Express updates from California and Oregon elections.
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Philadelphia
Zouaves
Independence Hall
Fairmount Park
News from Denver and California gulch shootings
Pike’s Peak Express brings late Denver news with a spate of sensational incidents. A California gulch shooting leaves a man named Smith dead as he pursues his wife who fled with Curtis. Additional gunfights occur in Colorado City and Fort Lupton, with police and vigilance committees forming. A staged escape involves A J Williams and Dr Kennedy, while other towns report robberies, drownings, and a grand vigilante mood. The piece also notes patent disputes over wheel and sewing machine feeds.
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St. Joseph
Pike’s Peak Express
Denver City
California Gulch
Smith
Benton County
Ark
Curtis
Pat Develin
Port Scott
Kansas
James Laugherty
Colorado City
Develin
Laugherty
People’s Court
M. Headly
Galesburgh
Wm. Bates
Chicago
Rock Island
Bates
James Gordon
Boston
Nebraska
Gordon
Fort Lupton
Platte River
A. J. Williams
Samuel K. Dunn
Orden
Mulligan
Wisconsin
Dunn
Champaign Co
Ill
Arrival of the Prince Albert at St Johns and world notes
The Prince Albert arrived at St Johns from Galway at 6 AM though five days late. other ships reached Liverpool and Southampton. Syria news remained grave with France preparing intervention. Austria and Prussia to hold a conference. Naples government moved to secure troops to the Constitution, while other global dispatches cited Egypt, India, and Shanghai exchange rates and Garibaldi’s Sicily annexation plan.
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St. Johns
N. F
Galway
Quebec
London
New York
Southampton
Syria
Austria
Russia
Great Britain
Liverpool
Londonderry
Lever
Lord Brougham
Statistical Congress
Dallas
France
England
Naples
Prussia
Topliz
India
China
Bombay
Eveland
Red Sea
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Pekin
Sicily
Garabaldi
Sardinia
Marsailles
Toulon
Algiers
Paris
Anecdote of Lincoln in a Western court scene
An elderly tale recalls a court day with Judge Douglas on the bench while Abe Lincoln questioned a witness in a horse case. The judge sits in shirt sleeves smoking, and the witness quips about Lincoln swallowing the judge boots and all. Old Abe supposedly grew bolder and wittier after.
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Lincoln
Flinom
Douglas
Ernest Abe
Mansfield. — Suddenly the Witness Stopped Short In His Replies To Mr. Lincoln
Mr. Lincoln
Abe
Boots
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J. B. Gardner
Levi Sparks
Geo. W. Kyle
B. F. Mullen
Sth
Alex. White
John i. Eider
James M.joilinson
Teckinne Winter
Manny
Libernian
Dawson's Times
Cupid’s Bower
David
Columbia City
Lebanon
Ant-Lebanon
Thompson
National Intelligencer
Great West
West
Mississippi
Tre Messre
Kestucsy
Ohio
Ixpranxa
Isinois
Great Valley
Atlantic
Reuben Lowrie
O. 8 Presbyterian Board
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Walter M. Lowrie
China Sea
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Bell
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Telegraph
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Shell
Dem
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Ind
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Caleb B. Smith
William Cumback
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Express
Darty
Preckinridge
Breckinridge
Weller
Archibald C. Peachey
McDowall
San Francisco Herald
Custom House
Michigan
Pike’s Peak
Patent Office
Akines & Fagin
James G. Wilson
James Snyder & Co
Akines & Felthausen
George B. Sloat
Professon of Dentistry
McMurray, Winkle, Mair & Co
Cape May
Great Eastern
Sandy Hook
Indianapolis
Delphi
Isaac A. Rice
Board of Aldermen
Prince Albert
Dunlap, Ghief
Northern Light
Aspinwal
Guatemala
Walker
Rustan
Hog Island
Gmoa
Waxillo
Salvador
St. Vincent
Valpraiso
Callio
Peru
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Selzen
Matias Tousino
Brazil
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Hell Gate
G. N. Baldwin
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Land Yard Key
Africa
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Asia
Manchester
Palermo
N. Y
Pidmont
Garibaldi
Piedmont
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Venice
Elba
M. S. Black
Marine Corps
Southerland
Mathew R. Knitzing
Adam A. Bunker
Bricket Howell
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