Arrests in Paris as President Assembly attacked in coup attempt
A warrant targets General Bedeau and other leaders as police seize the Vice President Thiers and key figures. Soldiers guard the Assembly while magistrates detain officers, with threats and resistance described and arrests extended to more political leaders and weapons found at homes.
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Bia
Napoleon
Runguethy Soliers
Eepitimase
Muzaa
Lefo
General Redeau
Raedul University
Tybauts Sr
Lewis
Vonewrye
Siebling
Aeyrante Delicto
Bedeau
Assembly
National Assembly
Carplane
Tam
Tle
Mazas
BouArot
Ie Morachal Delogis
Republican Guard
Kerkan
M. Leegrange
M. Greppo
Lodvinus Bat du Ponthieu
Groufier
Beniy
Batt
Madame Greppo
Hasbard
Assembly Defies Soldiers After Constitution Violation
The President of the Assembly Mr. Dupin, thanked by colleagues, stated the Constitution was violated and urged the soldiers to stand down. The captain nevertheless ordered his men to their duty, and the representatives withdrew.
Inaugural Address of Ohio Governor Wood
The new governor greets the Senate and House with gratitude and pledges faithful service under the new Constitution. He urges unity across parties to promote public happiness, defends the Union, opposes nullification, and calls for restraint on the fugitive slave law while opposing expansion of slavery. He endorses colonization and gradual reform, highlights the need to improve rivers and harbors, and argues such projects should be pursued for Ohio’s commercial future.
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Senate
House of Representatives
Ohio
Lavine
General Assembly
Ti Ls
Sisters of the Confederacy
Mason and Dixon
Union
Congress
Levine
Ito
South
American Colonization Society
Proposal for Harbor Improvements and Federal Aid
The speaker urges national consideration of internal improvements, especially harbor work on the great plains and Lakes, arguing for constitutional funding, and seeking judicious appropriations. He notes a veto on similar measures, requests support from Senators and Representatives, and mentions literary exchanges and a Prussian minister’s request for copies of laws and reports.
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Great Plains of Lakes
Palk
Congress
General Assembly
Paris
Alexiandria Vallimuire
Vallimuire
Saverul
One Sisters
Eve
Washington
Congressional Proceedings and Senate Actions in Early Session
The record notes speeches and bills regarding military, postal, and transport issues. Highlights include a petition to authorize U S travel for mail between Jersey and Galway and a motion on census and tax measures. Committees report on West Point funding, passenger vessel duties, Virginia land warrants, and a ban on heads of departments prosecuting government claims.
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Wasmsxerox
Jan
Fasay
Horsa
Houghton
Committee On
Waves
Military Academy
West Point
Fuller
Maine
Committee On Commerce
Hall
Committee On Public Lands
Virginia
Harris
Judiciary Committee
Tragic Stairway Crush at Emigration Building
A false fire alarm at 140 Center Street in New York triggered a stampede of over 500 people inside the five story Emigration Commissioners lodging house. The collapsing stairway trapped many. police led by Captain Garret rescued survivors, but six perished and five more were expected to die.
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New York
6Th District
Ayrond
Center Street
Commissioners of Emigration
Trja
Greenwich Avenue
Tose
Garret
Tremors Felt Across New Bedford and Warwick
Beaton notes earthquake shocks near New Bedford and Warwick lasting several seconds with houses shaking and alarm in Warwick. A spoof on Yankee bomber propensities imagines a bombshell carrying fifteen passengers from St Louis to Boston in five minutes, promising a deadly outcome and a grim travel premium.
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Yankees
St- Loms
Boson
Kinney Wins Seat Amid Loco Focus Controversy
The Elyria Courier recounts a contested election case in which Mr Kinney retained his seat after opposing claims over a certificate of election. The piece accuses the Statesman of misrepresentation and defends Kinney’s integrity, noting his legislative appointment on two committees and the absence of concrete evidence against him. The column contrasts past similar events and argues for fair treatment of Kinney.
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Xenteman
Locofoco
Uiloe
Danviss
Ohio
Penn Dealer
Drighton
Robertson
Brighton
Kinney
Winney
John D. Robertson
John B. Robertson
Baem
Mr. Kinney
Olio
Statesman
McKinney
Court of Justice
Columbus
Portage Co
Sam
Medary
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Medary denounces Locofocos amid Ohio political clash
A Lorain County account criticizes Medary and the Locofocos for political maneuvering in Columbus, accusing them of hypocrisy and improper pay practices. The piece contrasts Kinney’s case with broader party behavior, labeling it Locofocoism and predicting public backlash.
Governor Wood's Inaugural Sparks Local Debate
The Lorain Free Democracy faces humbling pressure over compromise measures linked to Presidential support. The Argus is urged to publicly take a stand on whether it endorses Woorkis and Fillmore’s backing, with readers demanding clear opinions on the presidency and party alignment.
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Free Democracy
Lorain
Argus
Messares
Democratia
Woorkis
Treasurer Breslin Circles Tax Law Enforcement 1852
A fragment from 1852 shows Treasurer Breslin endorsing a hard line on bank tax compliance. The note mocks banking charters repeal and cites a public discourse on women. Amherst farmer Bassart ships a six hundred seven pound hog, paid at five dollars per hundred, totaling thirty dollars and thirty five cents.
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Treasury Office
Orio
Coemens
Dean
J. G. Breslin
N. E Bassart
Amherst
Mestrs Banpwty & Co
Lectures On Health Debut By Dr Arcott
Dr Arcott opened his Health lectures last evening, drawing on years of experience. Although the writer was away, the note praises his engaging and instructive talks and cites numerous favorable recommendations, as shown on the accompanying card.
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Alcott
Arcott
Caspauty
Ohio City
Merchants Mutual Insurance Company Fails In Buffalo
Editorial items note the Buffalo insurer collapse with losses totaling $400,000 over twenty six months. Warnings arise about other insurers in precarious condition while broader industry concerns are hinted at. A Detroit fatality involving a sleigh and locomotive is reported along with injuries to bystanders. Cincinnati Colored Men's Convention meets with J. M. Langston as chair. Frigid weather is noted in Franconia New Hampshire with record low mercury. Telegraph reports indicate a significant development pending from the Water Department and other agencies.
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Merchants Mutual Insurance Company of
Buffalo
Detroit
Cincinnati
J. M. Langston
Boston Transcript
Mercury
Franconia
White Mountains
Telegraph
Wass
Snow and War News in a 19th Century Courier
Reports detail ships to reinforce the Mediterranean Squadron and a boiler explosion on the steamer Mangolia killing 13. Snow brings unusual New Orleans weather, sleighing remains strong, and Louis Napoleon’s French presidential landslide tallies noted. A public quarrel in the Courier over homeopathy ends with J. Strong replying to Dr. Rosa.
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Louis Napoleon
France
Mississippi
Florida
Savanah
Autocrat Sammedary Attacks Canvass Board Over Election Return
A citizen letter denounces the Ohio Democracy leader and Public Safety chairman for criticizing the county canvass board for not altering Brighton poll results or renaming trustees. It cites Swan’s Stat and historic cases to argue the board erred in power but had authority to count returns and issue certificates. The piece contrasts past Locofoco influence with modern claims of fraud and corruption while recalling Townshend and Rockwell incidents.
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Ohio Democracy
Committee of Public Safety
Mig
Chia County
Brighton
John D Robertson
John 3 Robertson
H-D. Clark
Swan's
Partaze
David L. Rockwell
George Sheldon
Franklin Township
D. L. Rockwell
Windham Township
Daniel L Rockwell
Horace Y. Bee~ Be
Simon Pure Locofacos
Sheldon
Sammedary
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Locofoco Messares
Doctor Townshend
Rockwell
Townshend
Conk
Sammedarr
J. B. Barton
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