Courts Sessions Schedule and Local Advertisements
The Courts of Common Pleas proceed on the first Mondays of January April July and October while Commissioners Court meets the first Mondays of March June September and December. Also advertised are blanks for sale by quire or single sheet and a spring supply of summer goods to be sold cheaply for ready money.
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Courts of Common Pleas
Carroll
Commissioners Court
Henry and
Moore
John
Horrible assault on Licking River ends in murder attempt
On Tuesday at Butler a Irish railroad worker beat his wife. Bystanders intervened and a Frenchman from Butler spoke against the man. The Irishman drew a pistol and shot the Frenchman in the face, blinding him. The physician said recovery was impossible and the killer was arrested and jailed in Falmouth.
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Cincinnati Times
Licking River
Butler
Falmouth
Split in New York Democratic Ranks Hards Softs and Know Nothings
A historical note reports factions within the New York Democratic Party as Hards Softs and Know Nothings. The item laments the party’s divisions and questions the stance of the Times sub editor on the factions.
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Old Democracy
New York
the Times
Petition Opposing Repeal of Missouri Compromise Sparks Debate
In Carroll County Iowa readers condemn a Times sub-editor’s remonstrance claim about the Nebraska Kansas bill. They defend petitioning Congress, accuse Locofocos and Northern doughfaces of fraud, and demand names of Abolitionists and Democrats misled in a disputed county meeting.
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the Times
Washington
Congress
Locofoco
Carroll County
Carroll
Court House
Williamsport and Delphi Promise Summer Growth
Our town will improve more this Summer than it ever has before as Williamsport Commercial predicts. Delphi also pledges greater improvements this year, signaling a notable town-wide revival. The note of preparation is heard throughout, with expectations of a prettier town within five years.
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Williamsport
Delphi
Woman Soldier Seeks Pay and Bounty Land
A Washington letter notes a petition before Congress from Mrs. Eliza C. Smith of Missouri claiming pay and bounty land for service as "Ben Newman" in the Mexican War in 1846. She served ten months before her sex was revealed and discharge followed. The case argues law favors soldiers, not men.
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Uta
Washington
Congress
Eliza C. Smith
Missouri
Letter calls liquor law claim in Times unfounded
In a sharp reply, a correspondent accuses The Times of misrepresenting Temperance friends. The writer says the son would prefer a doggery to a prohibitory liquor law now but would boast of warning aloud when it becomes popular.
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Sud
Friends of Temperance
Indiana
Canal boats prepare to depart as water rises
In the canal region, water levels rise and many boats ready to leave port. Sailors and dockworkers coordinate movements as routes open and freights load for passage. Officials warn of delays if water conditions worsen.
Free Soil ticket names Bingham and Pierce in Michigan
The Free Soil Convention of Michigan nominated H. K. Bingham for Governor and Nathan Pierce for Lieutenant Governor, signaling their platform and party slate for upcoming elections.
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Free Soil Convention of
Michigan
H. K. Bingham
Nathan Pierce
Gale wrecks Albany churches and mills in sweeping storm
A terrible gale did immense damage in Albany yesterday. Fifty buildings were unroofed including foundries, schools, mills, depots, asylums and many churches. Walls blown down, ferries and canal boats damaged, trains and boats delayed. Many workers injured but no deaths. Panic ensued.
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Albany
Arrival of the Pacific and European News Roundup
Four days after Europe dispatches the Pacific arrives with general intelligence. News covers Maltan letters from a Sandusky defaulter and his deputy’s wife, political clashes over slavery and immigration, Nebraska politics, and ongoing European war updates from Istanbul to Kalafat with fleet movements, finance plans, and claims of insurrection suppressed.
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Europe
Pacific
New York
Liverpool
Africa
America
Boston
Lightning
Danube
Asia
Black Sea
United States
Constantinople
Baltic
Earl of Condendersy
Reston
Messrs. Dickson and Co
Glassgow
Soule
Spain
Portugal
Austria
Prussia
Russia
Odessa
Sea of Azofl
St. Petersburg
Robert Kelly
Acklow Bank
Ireland
London Morning Herald
Kalafat
Persia
Canada
Kivah
Bokhara
Vienna
London Chronicle
Nicholas
Turkey
Sayin
Public notices and public sentiment across towns
The Hartford clergyman advocates cash payment for newspapers and denounces credit sales. A lodge of colored Masons receives a charter from England. In Chicago, Germans oppose Nebraska bill with a large gathering and burn Douglas in effigy.
New Hampshire Election Mirrors Bleak Democratic Losses
The Indiana Journal reports New Hampshire voting shows a Democratic defeat with Baker’s 795 lead in 204 towns, 3,911 drop from last year, and Whigs winning senate districts 3 and 9 while Locos prevail in most others. House indications favor 154 opposition members to 148 Democrats.
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New Hampshire
Sentinel
N. Hampshire
Boston Atlas
Baker
Burke
Old Guard
Col. Baker
Jindiana Journal
New Hampshire Advices Show Administration Routed
Dispatches up to the 20th indicate Baker leads in New Hampshire by 795 and the Assembly at 154 to 143 for the Opposition. The Lafayette Courier notes the Administration has been most wretchedly routed in the state they hoped to carry.
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New Hampshire
Baker
Assembly
Beard
Laf. Cour
Yale College Riot Ends With By Stander's Death
New Haven on March 19 reports a riot between Yale College students and citizens. Firearms and weapons were used. bystander Patrick O'Neal was shot dead. Authorities deployed cannon before the college. rioters dispersed as the College Faculty aided in quelling the disturbance.
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New Haven
Yale College
Patrick O'Neal
Outrage Reparation Demand Sent on Arctic to Madrid
Washington reports a special messenger will sail today on the Arctic to Madrid with instructions to demand prompt and full reparations for the Havana Black Warrior incident, signaling U S response to the attack.
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Washington
The
Union
Madrid
Arctic
Havana
Senator Toucey Hung in Effigy in New London
The Hartford Weekly Courant reports that on Monday night the people of New London hung Senator Toucey in effigy on Maine Street in anger over his vote for the Nebraska bill. A placard over the effigy read Toucey, the Traitor.
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Senator Toucey
Maine St
New London
Nebraska
Toucey
Hartford Weekly Courant
Granger Urges Clayton Vote Against Nebraska Bill
Francis P. Granger writes J. M. Clayton urging opposition to Douglas' Nebraska Bill. He warns it would betray a sacred compact, endanger the Union, and uphold slavery while tarnishing national honor.
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Senate
House
John M. Clayton
Confederacy
Death in a drunken quarrel in Fayette County
Amzi Cockefair of 1st Union Fayette County was killed by his brother in law on the 15th. He was stabbed in the lower abdomen and died within hours. The blow was ruled self defense.
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Connersville
Amzi Cockefair
1St Union
Fayette County
Prohibitory Law Backed by Ellsworth in Indiana Speech
In Indianapolis the Rockville Whig reports EL W Ellsworth argued taxes are half due to intemperance and a prohibitory law would cut state taxes. Terre Haute Express lauds his temperance push urging public readers to read think and investigate. Also noted is the Homestead bill excluding non residents until naturalized. Wade sought to extend to all foreigners with citizenship intent but Dawson objected and the amendment failed.
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Indianapolis
Rockville
EL. W. Ellsworth
Indiana
Billsworth
House of Representatives
United States
Wade
House
Dawson
Pennsylvania
Laf
DE. Beck
Main Street
Gratis
Cass
Loansport
Farster
Logansport
Carroll
White
Pulaski
Fulton
Miama
Howard
Ayers
Albe
Henry A. Myers
Alpheus
L. B. Myers
Senatorial Debate on Fugitive Slavery Comments
In a recent Senate exchange, Mr Butler of South Carolina said slaves were free only in free states but would not remain there and would return to their masters. Mr Wade of Ohio retorted that slaves love their owners enough to require a Fugitive Slave Law to catch them.
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United States Senate
Butler
South Carolina
North
Mr. Wade
Ohio
Amendment Strikes Voting Clause for Foreign-Born in Territorial Legislate
A St. Louis Republican correspondent reports in Washington that a bill amendment removed the clause allowing foreigners who had declared intent to become citizens to vote in Territorial Legislature elections. Senator Atchison spoke earnestly in support of the measure.
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St. Louis
Washington
South
Atchison
Senate
Prohibitory Liquor Law Passes Senate With Heavy Penalties
The New York Prohibitory Liquor Law advances with strong penalties for retail liquor offenses. First offense fines start at 25 dollars, rising to 50 for a second offense and 100 to 500 plus jail time for subsequent violations. Authorized sellers face a 100 dollar fine, liquor forfeiture, and permanent disqualification, with counsel fees and costs also imposed. Subsequent convictions mirror third offense penalties. Defendants may be jailed for nonpayment, one day per dollar owed.
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New York
Senate
New Hampshire Election Delivers Blow to Pierce Administration
The New York Herald declares public sentiment shows Pierce's administration crumbling. It notes New Hampshire's recent election as decisive, with a Democratic governor elected while the legislature appears to have decisively defeated the administration.
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New Hampshire
N. Y. Herald
Pierce
Three Men Murdered on Buckeye Murder Charge
Thomas Richardson mate of the steamer Buckeye was arrested on a murder charge after allegedly fighting with hands on the boat and throwing three Irish laborers overboard at the wharf. All three men reportedly drowned. one is named Sheridan. Richardson was committed for exam by Judge Spooner with no bail. Lent begins March 31. Good Friday is April 14 and Easter Sunday April 16.
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Thomas Richardson
Buckeye
Flannary and
Marshall
Richardson
Spooner
Sheridan
Cin
Extraordinary locomotive event injures cow on railway
A Baltimore and Ohio locomotive crushed a cow on the farm of Mr. David McMechen near Wheeling as the animal’s calf was born. The calf emerged unharmed, while the cow was torn apart. The author questions whether any locomotive could surpass this feat.
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Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
David McMechen
Wheeling
Wood bill for Shotwell voyage from New Orleans cited
The wood bill for the Shotwell on her last trip from New Orleans to this city was 3300 dollars. Records note wood costs as high as seven dollars per cord on the Mississippi Albany Ledger.
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New Orleans
Albany Ledger
School Fund Size Shrinks Prison Budget Share
The article notes a fiscal shift where enlarging the School Fund reduces the Prison allowance, highlighting competing funding allocations and resulting policy impact.
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Delphi Journal
Tees
Ae ‘Abash
Miami
Sandusky
Harlow
Sam
Francis
Sandusky Register
Chillicothe
Malta
Mediterranean
California
Case
Enne A
Ind. Jour
Torbet
F. J. Grund
Federal
Philadelphia Ledger
Me. Badger
Cour
Grand Lodge of England
Richmond
Chicago
Douglas
C?& G. Moore
Jesse R. Henry
Mee
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