Tempest Devastates London Area and Eddystone Lighthouse
The storm wrecked ships along the Thames and across Holland measures, with London suffering about £2,000,000 in damage. The Eddystone Lighthouse collapsed offshore near Plymouth, killing the architect and others aboard. Signals of distress spread as authorities consider relief and emergency measures.
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Severn
Thames
Holland
London
Mear
Norry
Fistu
Boston Jornat
Washington Correspondence on Constructive Mileage Scandals
A Washington correspondence traces misuse of constructive mileage from 1789 to 1830 and reforms. cites Whittlesey's stand against official plunder and 1850 act declaring presiding officers' certificates conclusive. It details California reps' mileage claims and excess payments under conclusive certificates, highlighting alleged self serving lawmaking and calls for judicial integrity. The piece critiques Congress for masking improper payments and urges accountability in the judiciary.
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Washington, Nee
Congress
Vard Honge
Tipha Whittlesey
Ile
Whittlesey
Senate
House
Government of the
United Sites
Washington
W. R. King
Senator Gwinn
California
United States
Speaker Cobb
Gilbert
Wright
New York
San Francisco
Chagres
Panama
Mr Wright
Mc Wright
Judicial Delinquency and Clerical Corruption Highlighted
An Otsego report details alleged corruption in federal court staffing fund misuse. Clerks and deputies charged inflated or duplicative attendances, with multiple districts cited for pay and certification abuses. Examples include a clerk billing for 1074 days at 85 per day and other inflated或 unverified claims.
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Ony
Minishals &c
Unita States District Court
Sis
United States
Bankrupley
Uhe
Phil Clerk
Miie
Linkerupt
Tebraary
Jude
Pather Whit- Nesey
B. D. Butler
Betts
Toolles
Arrival of the Baltic and European Lather
The Baltic arrives with 61 passengers as New York reports steady flour prices at the Corn Exchange and higher corn values. Paris reports quiet conditions, tension over Louis Napoleon grows, proclamations promise loyalty while arrests and proclamations shape Paris through the unrest.
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Europe
New York
Bath
Corn Exchange
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Baltic
Manchester
Paris
Praser
Eureya
Louis Napoleon
Havre
Prince de Joinville
Belgium
Tuendou Globe
Pantheon
Avrisi
Belivion
Clerzy
Hin
Oll
Moniteur
Sh Tegion
Lilters
Gollicers
Otanlliers
Ines
Mons
St Antoine
Elussien
Clarency
Fragmented Paris uprising debate and bear chase tale
A fragmentary report covers Paris unrest with figures on Kossuth debates and a Washington Senate mood, noting mixed support and caution among leaders. It also recounts a dramatic Minnesota bear chase where a horse rider and workers killed a charging bear after a perilous pursuit.
Fatal house fire destroys Brasins Man dwelling
A blaze at the Brasins Man residence in Tomer township yesterday afternoon engulfed the home. Two young children perished, one aged about four and the other two, while the youngest was recovered but died soon after. The father worked in the field and the mother was away. all household possessions were lost and the cause remains undetermined, though shavings in a basket are suspected.
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Brasins Manson
Tomer Township
Manson
Anrnad
Moringa Democrat
Congress in Senate: suspension of rules on appointments and river funds
The session moved to suspend rules to introduce a resolution for appointing a committee to welcome and present to Mr Osumut on his arrival. A Committee of the Whole considered the President’s messages and river and canal funding amendments. Debate touched on the linking of river and tariff questions, with amendments referred to commerce. A Navy flogging inquiry discussion surfaced as the Navy Department reply was read, ending with a curious crowd scene on the wharf.
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Congressional
Wastrscrox
Dee
Carter
Iosmut
Seymour
New York
Caimmilide
Senate
Nave Department
Navy Department
Navy
Democratic Call for Brief Communications and Town Events
A fragmented notice lists political endorsements for Winfield Scott, social events and lectures, town clock plans, a Firemen's Supper, and Dr. Strong and Dr. Griswold lectures. It mentions Temperance Convention preparations, subscription appeals, and Dr. Wm. A. Ancour’s planned lecture series in January with ties to Teall and longevity themes.
Ohio Legislature Printing Battle and Constitu tional Strain
A preview of the forthcoming Ohio Legislature session notes the Democratic majority’s likely control and hints at a dispute over printing contracts. It cites Medary seeking to override constitutional provisions to secure favorable terms, while Modury fears funding shortfalls and pushes for a low bid process. The piece predicts a test of cautions in the opening days.
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Columbus
Statesman
Medary
Temperance debate sparks clash at The Argus column
The Argus reports a heated temperance quarrel sparked by John Smiths and Jtrgis, noting opposing moves by Temperance supporters. The piece criticizes the contentious personalities in The Argus and predicts political maneuvering and potential reprisals against challengers.
Prohibition Debate Dismisses Objections to License System
A local newspaper extols temperance laws and the state license system for liquor sales, arguing objections misread the policy. It defends government regulation, rejects privileging certain individuals, and blasts critics who oppose general controls on whiskey sales. The piece notes past government control and condemns selective dispensing of favors.
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Busines
Argus
Avena
Fala
Iusk le
Ate
Hiw
Pola
United Democracy County Convention at Court House
A county convention met at the Court House last Thursday to nominate delegates for a January convention in Colombes. Attendance was light, proceedings rushed by Griswornh and Wooster, with adjournment urged amid sharp remarks. Delegates named included Robertson, Gen. Usynton, and BB. Chapman. Tolin Callagan to nominate, with changes hinted.
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United Democracy
Colombes
Griswornh and Wooster
United
Robertson
Gen
Usynton
BB. Chapman
Tolin Callagan
John
Paris
Vs. Townshend
Baltimore
Troubles in France and Bonaparte's Bold Move
The article reports that the French Assembly led by Thiers and Changurnier planned to arrest Bonaparte on treason, but he seized power and gained military support. He favors universal suffrage, with elections set for the 20th, and prospects of a dictatorship loom as liberal friends worry. The piece notes global interest and hopes for clarity in upcoming columns.
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France
Thiers
Changurnier
Bonaparte
Military Department
Thas Tae
Hla
Frinuda
Hatlona
Urapa Wa
Hungarian Exile's Influence on US Policy Sparks Debate
In a December 24 1851 correspondence from Washington City, the writer weighs Congress's focus after holidays, the Kossuth intervention debate, and the risk of intervening in Hungary. He warns that adopting a non intervention stance risks entanglement with European powers, enlarging armed forces, and national debt, while criticizing mob driven public opinion and Congress reliance on demonstrations in New York Philadelphia and New Orleans. The piece argues for cautious non intervention to avoid wider European entanglements and debt.
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Foot
Seward
Bright
Potter
Ohio
Norsyth
Congress
Webster
United States
New York
Russia
Hungary
Fores
Faruiza
Kossuth
France
Cuba
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Goldwallador
Sickles
Tammany Hall
India Isles
Mexico
Central America
California
North
Thigs
Foreign affairs and homeopathy sparks in uncertain times
The letter discusses a firm stance against foreign acquisitions and urges resistance to aggression as Europe nears upheaval. It also defends homeopathy against Dr Strong, urging open public debate and proposing a series of articles to expose its weaknesses and reveal the truth to readers.
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Courier
Mr. Enston
Strang
Strong
Nilion
Jam
Lek Rosa
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Sumner
Megars Dunyglass
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Homa
Messia
Cass
Stockstan
Democratic Party
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Washington County
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Atchingan Mayer
Arto
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THE
Elyria
Dro. 8
Washburn, Bajor
Gen'l Winfield Scott
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Eid
Elvin
Dom ViyemEs
Saele
Grey
Mesyriol
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Goo
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Telegraph
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Ohio Legislature
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Ilul
Wil
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Artista
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Trua
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England
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