Lecompton controversy strains county convention pledges
Evansville reads a county convention report criticizing the party for opposing Lecompton resolutions while courting anti Lecompton candidates. The piece argues for direct popular vote on Kansas constitutional terms and condemns perceived betrayals by Stinson Gavitt and allies in supporting Judge Hovey and Buchanan.
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Enquirer
Cina
James Bu
Kansas
United States
James Buchanan
Judge Douglas
Judge Hovey
Congress
Lecompton
Messrs. Stinson
Gavitt
Lecompton Gay
Buchanan
Hovey
England
No Compromise on Popular Sovereignty in Lecompton Debate
The document argues that leaving room for expediency undermines popular sovereignty. It condemns the English bill for betraying core principles and asserts no honest anti Lecompton advocate can accept it as it subverts the oath to democratic rule.
Calico Print Works Sold to Woonsocket Mfg Co
The large calico print works of Messrs. Philip Allen & Son in Providence were put up for sale after initial bids failed. The entire establishment sold for 124,800 dollars to the Woonsocket Manufacturing Company, marking a heavy loss from the original cost of over 750,000 dollars. The elder partner is Rhode Island’s Lecompton Senate member, noted for Rhode Island’s long link to calico printing in the Senate.
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Messrs. Philip Allen & Son
Providence
R. 1
Woonsocket Manufacturing Company
A. & W. Sprague
Messrs
U.S. Senate
Senate
Priest Arrested in Delaware County for Whipping Parishioner
A Roman Catholic priest is jailed in Delaware County Pa accused of whipping a female parishioner with a twisted wire whip. The woman testified under oath that the priest entered her home while her husband was away and ordered her to kneel before whipping her twice, leaving marks. She reported ongoing discipline by the priest toward other women in his congregation.
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Delaware County
Discharged keeper Joseph King in Messre Gilman’s store poisons porter
Joseph King a former book-keeper at Messre Gilman’s store, discharged for dissipated habits, drank beer laced with strychnine after sleeping in the loft. The porter later fell ill and King suffered agony. Both men survived only with difficulty.
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Joseph King
Messre
Gilman
King
Official Utah life sketched by New York Tribune envoy
A Tribune correspondent reports on Utah governance and daily official life with vivid scenes. He notes the governor walking with stove funnels under both arms, the chief justice turfing for a chimney, and officials building huts with mud while others ride and pilot wagons through the wash as commissioners oversee duties.
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Orrida
Utah
New York Tribune
Edgeworth Woman Brings Nuisance Gun Clubhouse Demolition
A Mass. woman in Edgeworth convinced drinking dens are nuisances and, with Judge Shaw’s approval, can be abated without legal aid. She returned home after pistol and heavy club in hand, shattering glasses and spilling liquor as three neighbors watched in astonishment.
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Edgeworth
Mass
Local Harvest Boosts Hit High Year for Crops
Hot weather spurs record hay and strong corn and wheat yields in the area as harvest continues daily and crops show heavy growth through the season.
New Albany and Salem railroad to reorganize under court decree
Stockholders keep ten percent of their debt and receive payoff upfront as the railroad is reformed. David A. Noble of Michigan becomes president, replacing Brooks who retires after over a decade of building a 35 mile line to 300 miles total. The venture faced capital and location challenges but achieved a significant railroad expansion.
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New Albany
Congress
Brooks
Salem
Ohio
Lake Michigan
First Excise Violation Leads to Prison Term in New York
A Geneva man received three months in the penitentiary for violating the state Excise Law. The court, noting the Court of Appeals ruling, made a bold example by sending a respectable citizen to hard labor among felons. Businessmen may face similar penalties, the judge warned.
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Ontario County
N. Y
Geneva
Court of Appeals
Marble Hall
Cincinnati
Collett & Overell
Janeville
Ind
New York
York R& Pxfuane
Ly Tim Lm Mh
Montanees
Gon Yngton
Igo Beerels
Wiese
Bowles
Nek & Sorenson
Mob
Ree
Sil- Twist
Tenney & Sorenson
DR. J. Fleacer
Lane's Trial and Courtroom Farce At Generals Lane Case
A Cincinnati Gazette correspondent details the nine day trial in Lane's case. The hired man identifies a plot point by finger, Lane mocks the process, and the judge adjourns for form. Lane attends sessions with dramatic self-importance, hampering proceedings and drawing partisan support that may foil conviction.
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Lane
The
Cincinnati Gazette
Mormon Negotiations and Movements Near Salt Lake City
The mail team reached St. Joseph on the 23rd with letters from Utah and Camp Scott up to June 5. Col. Johnson's command received provisions from Col. Hoffman's train. Capt. Marcy advances toward Camp Scott with many mules and sheep. Gov. Cummings and the U S Peace Commissioners travel to Salt Lake City, with troops to follow. Mormons encamp at Provost in large numbers as others prepare to join them. Distrust grows in Gov. Cummings toward Mormon sincerity in negotiations.
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Provost
Gov. Cummings
Powder Mills Dominate U S Market Now
The Hazard Powder Company of Connecticut runs the largest Powder mill in the world and the Du Pont company of Delaware operates a rival giant. Both firms, active for around seventy years, control most of the continental market, import Indian saltpetre, own ships, and maintain agents nationwide. They supply Mexico, South America, much of Africa, and the U S government.
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United States
Hazard Powder Company
Connecticut
du Pont & Co
Delaware
India
Mexico
South America
Buffalo Citizen Convicted of Counterfeit Money
Mr. J Headley, a respected Buffalo writer and former bank director, was convicted of passing counterfeit money. The verdict shocked him and he fell into delirium on reaching jail, leaving his distressed family in grief.
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J. Headley
Buffalo
New York
Headley
Catholics in Canada Split Over Clear Grits and Mutual Toleration
A heated dispute erupts among Canadian Catholics with factions led by T. D'Arcy McGee supporting the Clear Grits who oppose all compromises, and Ministerial supporters favoring Mutual Toleration.
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Canada
T. D'Arcy McGee
Vanderburgh County Redeemable Orders Noted by Treasurer
The Evansville treasurer notes that all Vanderburgh County orders endorsed prior to September are redeemable on the date specified. Theodore Venemann, Treasurer, Evansville, June 14, 1858.
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Vanderburgh County
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Srnaser
St. Louis
Samuel Vickery
A. D. Reynolds & Co
Coczerr & Overenc
A. Conzer
Evansville
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Kratz and Heilman
Indiana
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Leute Ders
N. B
Henry L. Mrrewene
Elvira Mitchell
Henry L. Mitchell
Main
Green
Pushef
Centre Township
Princeton
Gibgon County
Garman
William Palne
Second Street
Chesnut Street
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Eye and Ear Infirmary
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Petsspacher & CO
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Main St
WM. J. Deubler
J. C. Bofandice
Main Street
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First
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Wm J. Deubler
Elgath
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Sobdwoli
Evameville
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Hank Fates
Fashionable
Estabshed House
Vautier & Marconnier
Evans Oak Ansvillle, Indiana
Obacco
Vansville
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Evanseille
Bethe
Acticle
Samuel Obr
Evans Indianapolis & C
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Myli
Preston Brothers
Nagenerer Bas
Sean Cater
Rober
M. L. Johnson
K Store
Manupacto
Cook & Son Wholesale and Retail Deviers
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