05 Nov 1859
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Newspaper
Dawsons Fort Wayne Weekly Times
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1859
Page
2
A lengthy Virginia trial report details John Brown’s Harper’s Ferry raid, the justice system, and partisan fervor. The piece defends orderly court procedure, criticizes abolitionist foment, and argues for preserving the Union through lawful verdicts. It also contrasts Northern and Southern reactions and cites editorials from the Toledo Blade and New York Times.
The Sickles tragedy influences the capital social scene as many prudent wives of congressmen arrange to spend the winter in Washington. The piece hints at social etiquette shifts and long winters amid political life, reflecting a cautious, genteel capital culture.
Anderson Court reports the States against Nancy Stephenson as a common scold indictment. Judge Munro presided while Orr argued to quash, citing non indictable offence in SC and Pennsylvania precedent. The court ruled the common law offence obsolete in South Carolina and quashed the indictment.
California papers discuss Gov Weller likely declining to appoint a successor to Broderick. Reports say the appointee would be backed by the governor, harming other candidates, while Gov Weller himself could run for the seat. Names floated include John B Weller S M Latham J P Hoge J W Denver James A McDougal and others.
The Newark Advertiser correspondent portrays a Roseville New Jersey negro camp meeting on Bathgate avenue between Bloomfield turnpike and Orange street. The scene includes tents along walkway, tastefully arrayed refreshment tents, and a controversial speaker described with vivid, racially charged language. Evening spectacle features a preacher labeled California Blind Preacher and dramatic depictions of hellfire, drawing a wild, charged audience. The account ends with a peaceful hymn sung by African women as the crowd disperses.
A Baltimore Sun correspondent from Charlestown Va reports Gov Willard of Indiana visited his jailed brother in law Cook with Senator Mason. Mason urged privacy but Willard insisted on testifying if needed and urged a full confession from Cook to exonerate the innocent. Willard says he would be a witness in court for any facts Cook shares. Mrs Willard is distressed by her brother’s conduct. Cincinnati papers note Covington and Lexington Railroad stockholders plan to contest a Lexington sale with the court decision pending.
Washington reports a Johnson pamphlet defending popular sovereignty argues Congress cannot prohibit or regulate slavery in unorganized or organized territories. Douglas and Black cited. Chicago notes a rail accident near Johnson's Creek with eight killed and several injured among excursionists from Fond du Lac. Additional dispatches cover Mexican diplomacy, trial scenes in Charlestown, and various military and political updates across states and cities.
Court session opens at ten. Coppee brought in as Griswold discusses arrest judgment and Brown's case. Questions arise on citizenship and treason, jurors convicted of murder not charged. Jury sworn. Coppee case proceeds. Chicago and Fon du Lac victims listed. several with severe injuries. train collision with an ox cited as cause.
New York reports Wendell Phillips of Boston delivering a Brooklyn lecture praising John Brown as the true American upholding justice and denouncing conservative government. He argues Virginia is not a state and Wise not a governor while contrasting government with piracy and urging iron for rifles over statues. Tom Corwin attended and prepared his vote after listening. A St Louis dispatch notes the official election vote with migrants.
In Brooklyn at Musical Hall about 2000 heard Thomas Corwin outline Republican doctrine arguing the irrepressible conflict stems from South Carolina nullification. He urged obedience to all laws including fugitive slave law and defended Webster Clay and Fillmore as sworn government officers. He opposed squatter sovereignty and rejected Wendell Phillips on Old Brown and Harper's Ferry. He attributed Kansas civil war to popular sovereignty.
The Post Master General arranged with the Canadian Post Office to transport sea postage mails weekly between Detroit and Liverpool via Portland in winter and the St Lawrence river in summer. The service begins with the first steamer from Portland and may route British and U S mails through Detroit and Chicago exchanges. Cork could become an exchange office with a Portland Chicago time of 48 hours.
Leavenworth reports the Denver City overland line arrived with 7,000 in dust and 24,000 with passengers. An election for officers under a professional government occurred. Steele leads governor race. Kansas delegate election on the 8th faces opposition from local papers favoring non intervention and Jefferson Territory plans.
The speaker, elected an Honorary member of the county Horticultural Society, expresses sincere thanks and commits to supporting the society’s enterprise. He offers usable space in his Daily and Weekly columns to publicize the society’s proceedings.
Michigan horses won prizes at Kendallville races in running trotting and pacing. Miss Mallow of Ontario won riding first premium and Miss Ringle of Kendallville won second premium. J D Nuttman of Decatur has moved to Fort Wayne, bought Alex Orbison’s Berry Street residence, rents Ewing's former bank rooms, and plans a $75,000 money office, boosting Fort Wayne's prospects.
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