Election Riots and the Need for Peaceful Ballots
A commentary on recurring election violence argues that majority rule requires peaceful, honest voting. Riots undermine the ballot box and public confidence, demanding nonviolent reforms to protect rights and preserve government. The piece cites measures seen in a past incident, notes the death of Abbott Lawrence, and promotes public exhibitions on Native American life.
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Dearn
Apport Lawrence
Abbott Lawrence
Massachusetts
Boston
Lawrence
Whig
Congress
United States
Fillmore
Mr. Lawrence
Court of St. James
Mr. Fillmore
Groton
R. D. Hicks
Farmers’ Bank
Wilmington
Te Republican
E. C. Wilson
C. C. Torbet
Riots in Louisville Describe Brutal Mob Violence and Killings
A Times inquiry details the Louisville riots with brutal mob justice against elderly men and a teacher. Accounts describe arson at John Chiévers’s home, multiple shootings, and fatalities among victims and bystanders amid Know Nothing hostility.
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Louisville
Quinx
Kentucky
Matt
Louisville Tynes
Tie
Ike
Know Nothing
John Chiévers
Main Street
Eleventh
Sisters of Charity
Martain Connelly
George Thompson
Quinn
Cassey
Quan
Gorge Hubert
Ninth
Chesnut Streets
Portland Av
Eleventh Street
Prostate
Hubert
Hurhert
Bys Resvderes
Portland
Accra
Fire destroys Bourran-Wuap ex barn near Forest Landing
On Sunday about 11, A. Mu’s barn near Forest Landing burned with contents including wheat and oats. No insurance covered the property. neighboring dwellings were insured with Kant County Mutual. Fire likely started by children playing with matches near straw.
Yellow Fever Epidemic Strains Norfolk and Portsmouth
Reports from Norfolk and Portsmouth detail rising yellow fever deaths, with at least eight daily fatalities in Portsmouth and nine in Norfolk on the 16th. The disease has spread toward the upper townships, while relief efforts grow, and merchants in Baltimore and New York organize aid. Captains Barron and Henderson are among the ill.
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Q Baltmone
Apenst
Norfolk
Barron
James Henderson
Portsmouth
Eth
N. Tatem
Navy
Yeni
Hunter
Nathaniel Manning
Banmimour
New York
the Herald
Corn Exchange
Walter St. Griffith
Alfred Barret
Soutter
Virginia
Baltrimore
New Orleans
Marriages Reported in Local Notices
Married notices list Rev. Mte Cotton and A G Faenaye of Philadelphia to Miss Herris D. imagest daughter of Christopher Brooks of Newark Delaware. In Willington, the house of Mr R T P Clayton, on Tuesday the 14th, Rev Mr Crooks marries Wilman T Vandever to Miss Mary B. Surry, both of Port Deposit Maryland.
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Mte Cotton
A. G. Faenaye
Furpierly
Philadelphia
Herris D. Imagest
Christopher Brooks
Newark
Del
Willington
R.T.P. Clayton
Crooks
Wilman T. Vandever
Mary B. Surry
Port Deposit
Philadelphia Markets and Ja Bewley Band at Sale
A Philadelphia market notices sale of many empty brandy pipes and liquor brands with Tom Canhane’s Celebrated Brass Band as the main attraction. Admission 25 cents. children under 14 half price. Exhibition open from 2 to 7. The piece promises a notable entertainment event for the era.
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Sembert
Democratic Party
Ispiay
Sersove & Co
Far West
Salagman
Jones & CO
Crescent
Philadelphia
Carseens
Dover
Freday
Dr. Jump
State House
Red Jacket
Midat
OPN
Indian Council
Mattaway
Tom Canhane
Twure
Tammence
Senate
Dalice
Courtcome
Potts
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Edward Potts
Prropttetonee
Tom
James Aure
Opricia L
Messrs
Epward Porras
James Kink
GEO
Nicholson
Hastings
Ereland
Tiray S&s
Ener
Cotas
Arnestem
Tox Hronmnixs
Wac
Tethel
Noaw Timo
Sasoe
Rrr
Wansey
Cnet
Mermna
Bethel M. E
Gopsy
Bnox
Frank Lestre
New York Journal
Spruce Street
N. Y
Diamond State
Leipsic
Dover River Navigation Company
John McMakin
Florence
Arch Street Theatre
Wheatley
Arch Street Theater
Melivathe’s
New Jersey
Robert
James McKinney
Wm. Grier
Mr. Chadwick
Christiana Yondred
Sorasenle
Prevatore
St. Petersburgh
Sevastopol
Mons. Krontiwsk
Kemiesch
Jusner
Con. Duxcax
Duncan
United States Army
Rio Grande
Col. Duncan
Lieut. Duncan
Washington
Faulkner
Boteler
Ixparon
Badon
Tren
Charteston
Kno
Jon
Owler
Port Tepenite
Wiley & Thampesn
Plannig
Waterspnne T Travia & Co
Lenaben & Son
David Kennedy
Eplirsen
Trss
Baltimore
WW. Baie
Prince Gaeenge
Crete
Ant Frearpe Gale
Kent County
Wonelan
Mahawa
Shih
Deerest
Rustemberg
Bohemia
Strasburg
Minden
Prussia
Morehead
K. N
Brandywine
Mary
Bennet Hazelgt
Exucy S
James Anderson
Georgetown
Pliet
Episcopal Church
Wall
Emily Anderson
Herolwsy
Cannig
Jas. L. Bewley
Georgetown, del
Pocrabontus
Smith T ‘Alen
Jane Norea
Cfcfa
Rey Rallan
Southern
Sugar House
Lovecing
Vince
Yeour Heean
Pal Port
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