Doctrine of Monroe and Hamilton Shapes American Policy
The document argues that the Monroe and Hamilton doctrines underpin national security and commerce and warns against yielding to Mexico or allowing European influence. It contends the Gulf coast and Mississippi control are vital, that diplomacy must confront foreign pressure, and that concessions could invite foreign conquest. It cites Seward and Napoleonic risks, urging firm assertion of independence.
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Gulf
New Orleans
St Augustine
Mississippi
Gulf Coast
Central American
Monroe
Hamilton
Mexico
Prince
Napoleon
United States
Seward
Missing Treasury Plates Linked to Harrington Flight
The story recalls H Harrington the late First Assistant Secretary of the Treasury who fled to Europe after theft of government funds. He supervised the printing of groundbacks and held the dies plates, which are now missing with no Department answer on their location.
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H Harrington
the Treasury
Europe
Luarrington
Ry- Bigelow
South
Clark Street
Akill
Han
Mwaya
Bigelow
Clark and
Nonrov Streets
Parsons
United States
Canada
Asia
Africa
South America
West Indies
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Tve
Dana
GEO
A. Prince & CO
Pope's letter to Davis shocks abolitionists in Washington
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports a Pope John letter recognizing the Confederacy as a sudden shock to abolitionists. Readers read the New York papers with wide eyes, some Republicans denouncing the papal move as villainous while fearing heavier consequences for the North.
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Letrenar Wasniyetos
Cincinnati Fnquirer
Washington
Jebt Davis
New York
Confederacy
Ponti
Burlington Republicans Nominate Charter Election Ticket
Local Republicans in Burlington nominate candidates for mayor Marshal treasurer and recorder for the charter election. Also reported are hospital patient counts in Kedak and local society notes from Iowan City and Davenport.
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Burlington
Thomas
Miscellany of Political and Social Notes From The Era
A jumble of brief items outlines political shifts, crimes, and social curiosities. Topics include a proposed infant care car idea, railroad losses, whiskey production, a tax on piano exchanges, vast property losses from winter storms, Senate committee and resignation notes, a ten year sentence for Charles Noyes in St. Louis, alleged last words of Archbishop Hughes, French iron clad masts, a Massachusetts promissory note ruling, Alderman J F K Jones’ convictions, an attempted suicide, and Bayard’s oath and resignation notice with swift party reactions.
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Indy
Portland
Neal Dow
New Orleans
Mississippi
Grimes
Fnle
Buckalew
Charles Noyes
St. Louis
U. S. Express Company
Fughes
Toulon
California
Supreme Court of Massachusetts
J. EF. K. Jones
Pittsburg
Efe Algo
Lngth Duesday
Bayard
Delaware
Messrs. Cowen
Harrrix
Doolittle
Howe
Lincoln for second term criticized by The New York Ledger
The New York Ledger contests Abraham Lincoln's bid for a second White House term. It argues Lincoln should not win again, condemns his tolerance of Secretary Welles in the Navy Department, and claims commerce suffers from rebel privateers costing him votes.
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Secretary Welles
Navy Department
Lincoln
Welles
Puttar
Brooklyn
N.Y
Basin of Gilead
Dubuque
K.D. Wynkoop
D. 8
Barnes & Co
New York
James
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New Orleans
Pervand
New Orleans Crescent
Custom-House Street
N.O
Galveston News
Texan
Baton Rouge
Jamny
Strecess
Customs House
Reture Unser
Maximilian Letters Promise Mexican Colonial Reins
The Corriere publishes an extract from Archduke Maximilian to General Almonte asserting readiness to assume authority in Mexico. He cites a prior October speech and says he has taken steps to fulfill necessary conditions for stability and asks that the letter ease any remaining doubts. He notes his commitment extends beyond personal dignity to the country’s best interests.
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Othn
Corrier
Maximillian
Gen
Almonte
Tenat
Tinade
Mexico
Fashion notes on plaid velvet and velvet trims fade in popularity
La Follet observes fashion shifts with plaid velvet diminishing in favor. Velvets and cloth blends replace earlier plaid dominance, with fringe, garland trims, and beaded touches in various colors. Silk mantles, guipure, fur rouleurs, and Louis XV style robes shape evening and morning attire, while colors like violet and dark gray guide walking dress and at home wear.
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Algo
Lyons
Tilletas
Richmond Correspondence on General Lees Salaries and Housing
The Mobile Register notes a House resolution proposing commutation for officers in Richmond, criticizing high living costs for subordinates while General Lee’s pay remains modest. It cites officers boarding at costly hotels, strain on funds, and fears for Confederate debt as salaries fail to match expenses.
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Leo
Richmond
Mobile Register
Lee
Beauregard
Manassas
Liam
Sanders
Common Council
Expulsion Edicts in Japan Reported by New York Times
A November report from Kanagawa, cited by the New York Times, describes Japan seeking to move foreigners to Nagasaki and Hukodachi. Foreign representatives decline the request, while officials threaten civil war if foreigners stay, with tea and silk trade curtailments driving natives from business.
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Kanagawa
Japan
New York Times
Nagasaki
Hukodachi
Yeddo
U.S
Wyoming
The Mounds are After Fim and Grant in Politics
The piece notes GOP and Democratic efforts to discredit General Grant, citing his Emancipation Proclamation stance and civil tension. It mentions a Cincinnati court pleadings case about Grant family cotton speculation and a Jersey church cushion padding scheme yielding $800, suggesting widespread graft rumors.
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New York Herald
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West
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Cincinnati
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Christ Church
Elizabeth
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