Controversy Over Territorial Slavery and Sovereignty
A lengthy oration argues that territories are not sovereign but under Congress, condemning non intervention as a false principle. It contends that Congress should govern territorial slavery, warn that a sweeping bill would open the West to disputes, and insists compromises from 1784 onward kept peace and prevented slave expansion by respecting state powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camus
Agas
Anil
Bil
Cio
Apn
Tate
Congress
Wollde Dremeamjer
Senate
Mark Antony
Chesar Gist
United States
Danitiupteas
Cvildren
Gma
Gie Presi
Data
phinGe
bin Ao Bill Tas
Northwest Territory
Platte
Missouri
Henry Dodge
Arkansas
Spain
Jefferson
House of Representatives
Sam
Ainse
Coney
Wisconsin
Rocky Mountains
Orion
Bapeoga
Uftub
New Mexico
Campas
Texas
Haw Hoot Wes Beer
Beth
Ster
Territories
Platte Country
Piatto
Linn
Ashley
Exlouse
Georgia
Governor Stevens Urges Railways Across the Republic
The Orovonian notes Governor Stevens of Washington Territory praising rapid territorial growth and advocating a nationwide iron road from the Mississippi to the Pacific. He argues surveys will prove practicable routes, with government roads disfavored and private consolidation urged, while detailing winter isolation, smuggling risks, and Indian demography along Puget Sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Washington Territory
Pacific
Republic
Mississppi
Vagifie
Sanfrancisco
Puget Sound
Ovary
Sound
Puget’s Sound
San Francisco
Cascade Mountains
Insane Lands Bill Vetoed by President Pierce
A political editorial condemns President Pierce for vetoing a proposed 10,000,000 acre public land appropriation to aid the insane across states. It mockingly contrasts bipartisan support with the veto, arguing constitutional scruples are misapplied and predicting Pierce’s political downfall at the March 1857 transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Congress
D. J. Dix
House
Senate
Buff
Nebraska
Franklin Dierco
New Hampshire School of Politics
Franklin Pierca
Soldiers Meeting Echoes Across Illinois In 1812 Support
A report notes last week’s soldiers of 1812 meeting published proceedings and resolutions. Similar gatherings occurred in Chicago and other counties, urging that public lands proceeds not be squandered but used to aid veterans, arguing Mexican War rewards set a precedent for aiding aging service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Col. Boenton Speech and Oregon Statehood Debate
Col Boenton’s speech is highlighted as a pivotal factor in the Nebraska question with strong support for his influence in the House. Oregon statehood moves forward, with the territorial legislature taking steps toward a constitutional convention and admission in 1856. Connecticut politics shed light on Nebraska alignment, while a robbery in Eglon, Wisconsin is briefly noted amid political developments and local crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Boenton
Son
Tomas
E. Besvrox
Nebraska
Bontan
Oregon
U.S
Logislawure of Sages
Oreton
Erect a New Hotel By Joint Stock Company
Siethk Wotel notes strong local interest in a proposed hotel project funded by a joint stock company. While no concrete plan exists yet, support is urged for a substantial, modern hotel to replace the inadequate current rooms and meet the city’s growing needs.
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Nfardshells
London
Breckenridge Fund
Ashland
Kentucky
Breckenridge
Carny
Dan Sieines
Dan
Buncwenntves
Allons
Wall’ Street
Nebras
County School Convention Planned for Freeport in June
The article notes a plan to hold a county school convention at Freeport in June. It aims to unify action and sentiment on educational movements, seeking agreement among the public and educators. The committee and public education authorities are to designate a specific time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Blackwoon
Leonard Scott & Co
N. Y
Itt
Blackwood
Lossin
Sahara
Coalition
Europe
Aberdeen Cabinet
Messrs. Scott & Co
Excitement in Louisville over acquittal of Mat Ward
Large crowd gathered at the Court House on Saturday night to condemn the jury and honor W H G Butler with a monument while urging restraint. Residents called for Ward and Crittenden to leave Louisville and for Nat Wolf to resign from the State Senate. Fifteen effigies hung and burned, houses looted, and a fire set at Robert J Ward’s residence but extinguished. Gen Wolf’s house also faced threats before crowd dispersed. Butler’s brother urged nonviolence and the community broadly approved.
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Lewisville
Lauisville
Mat Ward
Court House
W.H. G. Butler
Nat. Wolf
State Senate
John J. Crittenden
Senate of the United States
Prentice
Crittenden
Wolf
Ward
Robert J. Ward
Mat
Rob
Gen Wolf
Noble Butler
Louisville
Freeport meeting on common schools and an Industrial University proposed
An assembly of Freeport inhabitants met at the Presbyterian church on the 3d of the month to discuss public schools and an Industrial University. A. J. Menehinan presided. C. Powell was secretary. Remarks by Dr. R. C. Rutherford and others led to a motion to convene a county educational convention in Freeport. A committee was named to contact notable educators and arrange attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Presbyterian Church
A. J. Menehinan
C. Powell
Bee’y
R. C. Ritherford
Flws. Brawley
Salsbury
Messrs. Coon & Warner
Mer. Johnson
Burchard
Brawley
Fregport
F. W
I. W.salsbury
Ray
J. Coon
J. B. Turner
Samuel Newberry
Fragmentary OCR notes on rail routes and canals in state transfer plan
A garbled excerpt describes main line public forks of a state, selling terms, and various rail and canal segments from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh. Mentions Columbus to Junction at Duncan's Island, Juvian Canal to Tullysburgh, and Portage Railway with an inclined plane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia and
Colum
Columbus
Duncan's Island
Juvinty Cnal
Tullidaysburgh
Johstown
Pillsburgh
Black Warrior and European War News Update
Foreign News from New York May 6 reports scattered war and treaty notes. It cites the Black Warrior affair and GreekTurkish actions, with Paris Madrid dispatches, naval captures, and political maneuvering. Also notes storms near Gettysburg and local town growth prospects in the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Africa
Danube
Cutton
London
Paris
Soule
Madrid
Barcelona
Saragossa
Numeous
Rishardeon & Bros
Ates
Glasgow
Cail
England
Austria
Priar
Baltic
Big Sea
Lord Stafford
Bol
Voluoe
Servia
Prince Deal
Montenegro
Agia
Spain
Soule Ia
Journal of
St. Petersburg
Czar
Adaspres
Omar Pach
Priasg
France
Iris
Sweden
Russia
Norway
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Kquiti
Proeyaat
Ayail Dab
Gov. Stevens
Pho Wun
Freeport Journal
Illinois
Eglon
Wis
Logiatatcio
Connectticut
Henry Dutton
Govarnor
A. M W. Holley
Q. If. Perry
John Bantan
Sonaty
feTuo
H. Bure
Owmcy
Poovansiane
Abr. Edwards
Womans Convintion
Boston
Ernestina L. Rose
Wm. Loyd Garrison
Galena Jefersonian Hy
Col. Benton
Ciance
Tistt
Union Road
A. Montgomery
A. D. Meaciman
Powenn
Sec’y
L. K. Lippincott
Philadelphia
Zeéritis
Washington
Louis Napoleon
Rusgia
Hungary
Lombardy
Russlay
Nicholas
Napoleon
Union
Canada West
Ohio
Inedina
Charleston
Ampymio Louy
Washington Union
Colomng
Cal
Benton
Goth
Australia
Peru
South America
Amazon
Melbourne Argus
Austratia
Argus
Tim Bexrox
Arousson Frup
Atchinson
Messia
St. Louis
Atchison
Platte Coury
Atchington Party
New Orleans
San Antonio
Galligay Ranch
Forrester
Kyiooke
Uiingd Shepard
Gibbon
Phillip Augustus
Richard Laure
Nines
A. LL Wisy Hsy
Manny
Illinoia
North Star
S Pinwall
Northern Light
San Juan
California
Elizabeth
Croza
Magtish Channel
Portmouth
Hamburg
Vonsale
Engliteruigars
Copenhagen
Gettysburg
Hunteratown
Samuel Nov Jy
Garret Brinkerhoff
David Hors
Jacob King
John F
Polly
Patt Regis Gar
Ath
BS Akc
Ler
Fir
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