Fragmented notes from a bustling 19th century dispatch
A mixed garbled summary reports a deadly collision between naval forces and Asian troops with six killed and many wounded. It notes parliamentary adjournment for Whit Sunday, push for bank reform, a new English monetary league, railway progress in Ireland, and French and Portuguese military moves. Also includes a long biographical passage on Mr Webster.
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Anilorg
Exozasa
Lord Stanley
England
New York
London
Liverpool
Times
Ireland
Dublin and Cralway
Tratn
John Russell
France
M. la Martine
Orleans
Pougey
Danubian
Arty
Bordeaux
Saldanha
Arad
Cholera Rumors Diminish as Sickness Abates in Missouri
From the Missouri Republican correspondence at Independence on June 23 1851 sickness has abated and cholera is no longer epidemic though occasional cases may occur. The writer mentions two children taken ill and rumors of cholera outbreaks in Westport with several deaths, hoping the reports are untrue.
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Missouri Republican
Independence
Westport
A Cheerful Old Gentleman Praises President Fillmore’s Son
The Washing ton Telegraph reports the father of President Fillmore as a hearty cheerful man amid praise for his son. When surrounded by notable men, he concealed his eyes, then declared he cannot judge his son’s truthfulness, and if ever he has lied or deceived, he has yet to learn it.
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Washingdon Telegraph
Fillmore
Telegraph
Pittsburgh Despatch Libel Trial and Public Information
The Pitts burg Despatch editors faced a libel suit from a person who led a temperance meeting. They argued they acted in a public capacity to reveal the character of the meeting chairman and its aims. Judge McClure charged the jury favorably and the jury acquitted the defendants, awarding costs of the press case.
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Pittsburg
Ublig
McClure
Vermont Convention Shows Conservative Unity in Bellows Falls
A Vermont correspondent reports the recent Bellows Falls State Convention exhibited strong conservatism and broad unity. Resolutions reflect devotion to National Whig principles for the past twenty five years and confidence in the current patriotic administration. Vermont plans to run a strong show in September elections.
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Vermont
The
Courier and Enquirer
Bellows Falls
National Whig Party
Detroit rail depot bomb attempt and Sabbath school celebration
A telegraph despatch reports an attempted obstruction at the Central Railroad depot in Detroit on the 0th of June. A powder box with a slow fuse exploded aboard the Mayflower morning. two persons were blown up and seriously wounded. In other notes, a Methodist Sabbath School celebration occurred with a procession to a grove near the Public Square and a sermon by Rev. Mr. Newton. Central Rail engineers surveyed between Dixon and town, finding the route promising. View river levels rise two inches daily while northern streams begin to subside.
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Avrymer
Central Railroad
Detroit
Mayflower
Sanpath School
Methodist Episcopal
Methodist Chapel
Newton
Mt. Morris
Central Rail
Dixon
Lis Place
Galena
Canadian Affairs and Resignations Darken Parliament
Buffalo Advertiser reports a Canadian political crisis as Baldwin and Lafontaine resign and the ministry collapses. The Liberal and Tory factions clash over the Clergy Reserve and church lands in Lower Canada, with measures on court reform and witness attendance failing amid a strained economy and waning discounting by banks.
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Buffalo
Toronto
Messrs
Baldwin
Lafontaine
Lower Canada
Papineau
Mekengie
Court of Chancery
Lafontaine King
Krenek
Church of England
Sinc
Ratsnriane
Bry
New York
Celebration of the Fourth in the town
The narrative describes a Fourth of July celebration led by marshals on the public square at dawn with martial music and cannon fire. A procession to a grove featured Washington's Monument song, a prayer by Chaplain M. P. Sweet, readings and an oration by KF. W. 8. Brawley, with a grand dinner at the Winne sheek hosted by D. B. Packer. Toasts honored the Constitution, heroes, Washington, the Union, and American liberty, followed by a return to the public square amid harmony.
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IL O
Washington’s
M. P. Sweet
KF. W
Brawley
D. B. Packer
Ig 4
John A. Clark
Charles Powell
George Washington
United States
Tinos
Army
Freeport
Onto Wie State Convexnon Nomination at Columbus
Convention met at Columbus on the 3d with strong attendance and good spirit. Mr Vaigvos, noted for long service in Congress, was nominated for governor by acclamation. Telegraph from Cleveland lists other nominations: General Riexusy for lieutenant governor, Kart gin for secretary of state, Staxspenny for attorney, Woods for auditor, Briss for treasurer.
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Columbus
Vaigvos
Congress
Cryernor
Cleveland
Riexusy
Kartgin
Staxspenny
Woods
Briss
New York Tribune Notes Borwar Exit From Diplomacy
The New York Times reports Henry Borwar plans to leave England soon and not return. He intends to abandon diplomacy, enter Parliament, and resign his ministerial duties amid widespread closures. The piece suggests his parliamentary career may end with a Cabinet appointment.
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Sea
New York
Copper Finds Hint at Rich Lake Shore Deposits
Copper a gentleman recently found near Oak Grove in Dodgy County weighs two and a half pounds. He had previously discovered small copper pieces in nearby banks. Lumps of copper have often been found within a mile, weighing ten to twenty seven pounds, with pieces from one half to a pound surfacing on the lake shore after every gale.
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Qak Grove
Racine Ady
ThirtysSecond Congress and Locofoco Majority Outlook
The Galena Gazette reports on the Thirty-Sixth Congress with data from eighteen of thirty-one states. It argues Locofocos hold a House majority, notes Whig gains in several states, and warns the party to rally behind a strong candidate to win the presidency, urging unity and disciplined support for the administration.
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Galena Gazette
Locofuco Free Soilers
Locofoco Party
Locofuco
Free Soil Whigs
Maine
N. Lampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
South Carolina
Ilorida
Michivah
Ohio
A H
Georgia
Mississippi
Virginia
Alabama
Locofoco
Kentucky
Tennessee
California
Florida
Michigan
Missouri
Tive
Kaine
Illnois
Iowa
Wisconsin
New Hampshire
Kharle Island
North Carolina
Lucofucos
Maryland
Hin
Sharkison
Paylor
Whig
Trey
Epidemic Strikes Athens Town Hysteria Follows
Montagne at Athens recounts an epidemic blamed variously on cholera and ship fever. It began after merchant Saltzenstein received European goods and five people at the opening fell ill and died. The disease spread to caregivers and families, causing panic and many absences. Noted deaths include J. H. Shepherd and J. K. Hurt after tending graves and funerals.
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Athens
J. H. Shepherd
Visqy
Medaw
Spiritual agency and Navy fogging reform debated
The piece discusses mysterious physical phenomena and a humorous tale of a Samson-like spirit moving a building. It also reports Commodore Stevant’s reply to a Navy Department inquiry on abolishing fogging and spirit rations, noting Capt McIntosh’s positive testimonial on anti flogging systems aboard the Frigate Congress. The National Intelligencer comments on diverging officer views regarding the reform.
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Commodore Stevant
Navy
United States
Navy Department
Congress
Mclntosh
National Intelligencer
Com. Stewart
Thd
Petrified snake found in limestone bed sixteen feet long
Last week workmen at Powers' Summit on the Ohio and Pennsylvania Railroad uncovered a petrified snake embedded in solid limestone sixty feet below the surface. The creature measures about sixteen feet in length with a central diameter of four inches and appears nearly perfect in form and feature despite being fossilized.
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Powers’ Summit
Ohio and Pennsylvania
Presses shift to supportive tone on Peace Measures
The paper credits a shift in rhetoric toward a more reasonable stance regarding Mr. Killmore and the Peace Measures. It argues that time has shown the President’s patriotic motives and the public’s growing respect for the constitution, laws, and Union.
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Killmore
le Dtuy Courier
Allen stoled horse and hid with accomplices near Hall Day
Alexander Castel and Samuel Miller were arrested near Hall Day as accomplices of Stewart Hastings in a horse stealing case. Castel stole the horse and got Hastings to take him to Elgin and deliver him to Miller. Castles sold the horse for 810 to a teamster while Hastings became a state’s witness. Miller and Castles are committed. the horse belonged to Michael Hershey of Half Day.
Late Massachusetts alien paupers law enforces on railroads
The Massachusetts Legislature acts to hold railroad companies liable for alien passengers they bring to Boston who become public charges. Wheat crops in the area show promise with fields turning and corn advancing rapidly. In Ohio, Whigs nominate Samuel I. Vinton for Governor, a strong choice that should win by a large margin.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Economic ruin warns of tariff laws hurting industry
The article argues that tariffs once sheltered by Britain injure Ireland and the nation, with statistics showing $246,000 lost in Boston area ventures and multiple firms suffering collapse. It warns of a coming revulsion in private fortune and widespread distress as import restrictions bite. It also mentions grisly methods of execution as a related stark aside.
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Etenia
Great Britain
Fiakel P
Boston
Ken Stark
Auantie
Appleton
Nashua
Jackson
Salmon Palla
Masons Begin Laying Walls on Semin Building Construction
A news item notes masons start laying walls on the Semin building under a highly energetic contract holder. As walls rise, Mr Morris plans to push the project swiftly to keep the village progress moving in the county.
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Seumany
Morris
Morris Gast
King's Birthday Preparations Mentioned in San Francisco Report
A correspondent from San Francisco notes preparations for the King’s birthday celebration. The piece alludes to delicacies and mentions fortunate dogs being scalded nearby, with a curious reference to Quivy and palave as part of the festive scene.
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Kar
San Francis
Meh Ishin
Fort Palave
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Asoon
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