Deer Creek floods cause property damage and canal breaches in Indiana
Heavy rain swelled Deer Creek overflowing its banks and rising the Wabash, forcing water back into paper mills and warehouses and damaging extensive property. The canal breached in six to seven places between this town and Lewisburg and Lafayette, with repairs expected in one to two weeks. A local man Joseph Corey hanged himself near town last week, and Jonx Freeman Damages v Ellington resulted in a $2000 verdict for Freeman in Marion Circuit Court.
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Deer Creek
Lewisburgh
Lafayette
Joseph Corey
Jonx Freeman Damaces
Freeman
Ellington
Marion
High water reroutes Hippodrome wagons on old roads
The Hippodrome, traveling from Logansport, diverted via Burlington on the Michigan road to Prince William on the Plank road due to high water. Two wagons failed to arrive until after the afternoon performance ended.
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Hippodrome
Logansport
Burlington
Michigan Road
Prince William
Nebraska bill support breathes in Washington dispatch
A Washington to New York dispatch reports legislators from Indiana New Jersey New York Ohio Maine and Connecticut shifting to back the Nebraska bill. Douglas and allies expect its passage after a caucus vowed to oppose amendments except striking Clayton's clause.
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LCA
Washington
New York Tribune
Messrs
Eddy
Lane
Indiana
Vail
Lilly
New Jersey
Taylor
New York
Green
Ohio
Maine
Connecticut
Douglas
Friends
Friends of
Clayton
Crime and Intemperance in the 1853 Prisons and Adulterated Liquor
The eighth annual report of the Indiana State Prison warden notes 251 inmates as of Nov 30 1853 with temperate, moderate, and intemperate drinkers listed as 9, 94, and 98 respectively. It condemns liquor adulteration, exposing how fake brands and dangerous mixtures flood markets and harm towns, urging a strong prohibition law.
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Indiana State Prison
New York Recorder Defends Lincoln Memoir Phrase
The piece rebuts attacks on the Nebraska Bill memorial quoting Mr Douglas and his editors as blasphemous. It argues the phrase In the name of God Amen was a reverent legal formula tied to testamentary practice and not divine inspiration or bequest.
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Nebraska
Douglas
New York Recorder
Senate
Washington News Builds Toward War Storm
The Washington report notes increasing interest as the Black Warrior affair raises anticipation of war. Thousands of filibusters nationwide await decisive action while probabilities favor soon gratification. The Newaska question also stirs, with 208 votes in the House and Lafur as a referenced figure.
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Washington
Estir
Lafur
Political movement aims to topple Whigs in 1860 race
Washington correspondent reports a national effort to defeat the Whig ticket of Gen Winfield Scott for President and Hon John Bell for Vice President in the upcoming election. The movement spans multiple sections, signaling broader political realignments.
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Washington
Baltimore Patriot
Wineld Scott
John Bell
Young Man Terry Hangs Self in Louisville Love Tragedy
A young man named Terry died by suicide in Louisville last week amid a love dispute. Police and investigators are reviewing circumstances as the community mourns the loss.
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Terry
Louisville
Great Excitement at Washington House In Session
Washington May 12 Nothing done in the House yet except an ineffectual motion to go into committee and call for yeas and nays on trivial motions. The New York Hard members plan to issue an address to constituents on the territorial question. A motion to adjourn at 4 o clock nearly passed with a 65 to 66 division. The anti Nebraskaites have split into platoons of about 30.
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Washington
House
New York Hard
Arkansas
Florida
Twelve unhung Villains exposed by Louisville Democrat
The Louisville Democrat lifts the veil on the Ward murder trial revealing a juror panel filled with men of faulty character. Citizens of Hardin County doubted a conviction from the start, noting perjury and known misdeeds among the panel. Comment readers recall jurors’ histories before the verdict.
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Ward
Louisville Democrat
Hardin County
Tvhole
Cin. Lng
Russian evacuation and naval actions near Black Sea
The report notes Russians evacuating Cordova to Wille and bombardment near Odessa after clash with a British consular party. It mentions Captain Cook drowned, Kalafat battles with Turkish forces, Omar Pacha at Shu mala, and Russian fortifications at Dosbacha. The British steamer Fury fought near Sevastopol, capturing a merchant ship before later towing and dumping the prize. A Russian despatch vessel escaped via the Dardanelles. No major updates from France or England.
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Cordova
Wille
Odessa
Junius
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Kalafat
Omar Pacha
Shumala
Dosbacha
Trojan Wall
Crajoga
Sevastopol
Dardanelles
Black Sea
France
England
New Ohio Liquor Law Passed and Penal Provisions Outlined
The Ohio legislature enacted a broad liquor law with exemptions for wine made from grape juice and beer and cider. It bans sales of nonexempt liquor for on premise drinking or near premises, closes violating venues as nuisances, and fines owners $50 to $100 with 20 to 50 days jail. Drunkards face $5 fines and 1 to 3 days imprisonment. Violators risk liens on property. even the bed is subject. Proceeds go to the school fund.
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Atlantic
É&C
Hogshead
America
France
Madeira
Italy
Spain
M. Mirror
Ohio
Senate of
House
Yeas
Hie
Hazen
Ft. Wayne Times
Temperance rally calls continued fight in New York
The New York Tribune rouses temperance supporters after Gov Seymour vetoes a temperance bill. It urges continued law enforcement, vows to elect a friendly Assembly and Governor next November, and calls for a united push to end legalized rum销售 through a bold campaign this year.
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The
New York Tribune
Gov
Seymour
Temperance Army
Senate
Daily Prairie City Office Sale Notice
The office of the Daily Prairie City at Terre Haute is offered for sale.
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Daily Prairie City
Terre Haute
Death of Father Matthews Washington minister longtime resident
The Washington Star notes the death of The Right Rev. Wm. Matthews a pioneer who joined Washington at its founding. He served with charity and uplift, earning respect across sectarian lines. He was said to have no enemies and supported moral and intellectual growth in the community.
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Clinton County
Hill
Father Matthews
The
Washington Star
Washington City
Star
Wm. Matthews
Washington
Kalamazoo Bank Established in Albion Indiana
The Kalamazoo Telegraph reports Ranson and Dodge have opened a Kalamazoo Bank in Albion Indiana under state law. Notes secured by North Carolina and Virginia stocks with Indiana Bank Department. Stockholders are personally liable for note redemption.
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New Bank
Kalamazoo
Messrs. Ranson & Dodge
Albion
Indiana
Kalamazoo Bank
North Carolinia
Bank Department of
Ohio Prohibitory Liquor Law Passed by Legislature
The Ohio State Legislature enacted a prohibitory liquor law by 18 votes in favor to nil against. The act bans the manufacture and sale of all spirituous liquors except wine made from grape juice grown in Ohio.
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Ohio
Indian Man Kills Marshall in Justifiable Self Defense
A Pot xo tribe member named Nigo shot and killed Indian Bill Marshall in the eastern county after Marshall reportedly entered Nigo’s home and behaved erratically while intoxicated. Marshall’s death occurred at Nigo’s doorway. authorities discharged Nigo, deeming the shooting justifiable self defense of one family.
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Isptan Murpger
Nigo
Bill Marshall
Marshall
Plymoth Banner
Indian Man Peters Jones Fined Under New Liquor Law
The Cin. Columbian reports Peter Jones, an Indian known for frequenting the police court, was the first person in the city prosecuted under the new Liquor Law. He received a five dollar fine, costs, and three days in jail, with imprisonment extending until fines and costs are paid.
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Peter Jones
Peter
Jones
Chalmers Founded At Mudge’s Station Along N A S R R
The village of Chalmers is laid out at Mudge's Station on the N A S R R eighteen miles south of Laf. It is praised as a healthy, fertile site with prospects for trade. Gov. Willard P M Kent of New Albany Thomas Dowling of Terre Haute and local doctors Yeakle and Fahnestock are establishing extensive farms nearby.
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Mudge
New Albany
Thomas Dowling
Terre Haute
Yeakle and
Fahnestock
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