Escape attempt and riotous unrest haunt Frederica jail
A petty larceny prisoner named Isnes Mites tried to escape Frederica county jail by squeezing through a door aperture on Sunday. Sheriff Past stopped him, then assisted his reentry after a struggle. Reports also note four black prisoners bought from Millrd and jailed, with further arrests expected as unrest from a group of armed outlaws grows. The parcel of local items includes a seminary exam notice and various community updates.
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Aumeurt
Escars
Isnes Mites
Frederica
Sheriff Past
Dechame
Esorocs
Millrd
Outrage over Black Warrior seizure shocks US Cuba ties
The piece condemns Spain and Cuban authorities for seizing the US steamer Black Warrior and cargo at Havana. It notes prior ballast-entry practice, reports Cabinet concern, and mentions a pending Congress agenda to suspend neutrality laws. It also highlights California news and a new Baltimore penny paper.
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Havana
Mobile
New Orleans
Patren
New York
St Havana
Congress
House
Spain
Cuba
Moving Day Turmoil and a Fatal Altercation Reported
A Wilmington note cites moving day crowds and furniture wagons. It details a fatal shooting in Stanton where John Dougherty died after a confrontation with Gibson, who was arrested. Newark College President Rev W S Graham dies of consumption in Newark. Local events include O U A M members attending Philadelphia procession and a Lew Castle County coroner case.
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Witsberox
Bprroz
John Dougherty
Stanton
Dougherty
Gibson
C. Dougherty
New Castle Jaw
Wls. P. Graham
Newark Collecy
Newark
Newark College
Philadephia
Philadelphia Grey's
James Rochards
Aline Honee
Wilemingiem Hundred
Core Toho Meere
Lyhe Levy Court
Lew Castle
Flores Chickens
Feerth Street
Opi
Homestead Bill debated in Senate after House passage
The Homestead Bill, after passing the House in Washington on the 7th, prompted a Senate debate led by Gen. Cass. Speakers from Wisconsin, Michigan, Arkansas, and New York argued for and against federal land revenue, urging speedy committee action and noting support from Dawson and others. The bill was reported back unanimously and set for further discussion on Monday the 20th.
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House of Representatives
Washington
House
Senate
Cass
Walker
Wis
Committee On Public Lands
Mich
Committee On the Public Lands
Pennsylvania
Dawson
Clouse
Johnson
Ark
Michigan
Gwin
Cal
Dodge
Iowa
Mason
Brown
Dem
Miss
Bayard
Del
Seward
Free Soil
N. Y
Wisconsin
United States
God
Gen
Jackson
Iis
United States Senate
Dover public debate over Delaware Railroad plank road choice
A Dover public controversy centers on whether the Delaware Railroad should build a plank road to Dona Landing or Mahon River via Milford. The author argues the project serves broad interests, counters steamboat rivals, and presses for a Dover area route with state and private stock support.
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Dover
Delaware Railroad Company
Mahon River
Dona Landing
Hundred of
Gery
Milford
Delaware
St Nicholas
Mahon
Farmer
Delaware Railroad
St. Nicholas
Alerg Shere
Philadephia
Norfolk
Seaford
Dons Piver
Solomon
Kent
Batocon
Zephyr
St. Nichelax
Mabon
Fiver
Nicholas
Lower County
Mitford
Dona
Bes
Rothing
Adlinz
Ata Ce
Kong
Gerth
Pang
Palmer
ABC
North Star Arrives from California Amid Farther News
Report notes the North Star from San Francisco to New York with dates in February and updates on San Diego filibuster chatter, gas lighting progress in the city, and a survey of the Gila route. It mentions Sonora activity, port arrivals, and a vessel loss near the harbor with cargo value cited.
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California
North Star
New York
San Francisco
United States
Leter
Norh Star
Vandsrbtt
Iren Aspine
Preerville
San Diego
Parke
Stoneman
Baiead
Cty
Sonora
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Edward Potts
Wilmington
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Dover Chasse
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U.S
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Rim
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Steiner
Gantiner
Carden and Amboy Railroad Company
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Carter
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Mark-Iasce
Jones & Col
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Isskiomatte
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Hexrth
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Rotsy Land Plaster Pet Mp & Rarnke
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Anek Okies
Elna Diecbens
P. Whine
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William Truitt
Amd
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Jake Sohoons
Thremas
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FCS
E_ J. Carr
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