Illinois Whigs and the Missouri Republican Pact
The Illinois Whigs are praised for steadfast, principled opposition to slavery and for supporting the Republican cause, while criticizing the Missouri Republican and Strugx A. Dovaras. The piece defends Yates Norton and Washburn for remonstrating against Nebraska perfidy and condemns treachery by the partisan press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Intelligencer
Illinois
Ilinois
Tinois
Missouri
Sterugs A. Dovan
Loth
Missouri Republican
Sterugnx A. Dovaras
Doughs
Yates
Norrox
WaAsipunse
Mlinois
Boston
Nebraska
Ton
Jesse O. Norton
B. BS. Washburn
Mr. Yates
Annular Sun Eclipse Planned for June Heralded Event
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a grand annular solar eclipse to be visible if light permits on the 26th. It details timing in Detroit from 3:26 pm to 6:00 pm, duration 2 hours 34 minutes, with a 1/3 digit ring around the sun. Path crosses Vermont New Hampshire and parts of Massachusetts and Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Greenwich
Vermont
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Maine
Lince
Naco
Scientific Association
Cleeveland Plain Dealer
Progress on Bloomingto n to Decatur public improvement
The fourth division of the public works from Bloomington to Decatur, forty three Wilgs distant, nears completion for the Iron couriers. The division faced tough obstacles due to local conditions of an agitated clay and difficult labor, yet Pontes and Kirra and other contractors are credited for driving progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Decatur
Pines
Pontes
Kirra
Uxperigges
Chere
Ig Ag
Tormer
Bull Crook
Oak
Chicago Journal
Pasoul
Ghia Lopichaeny Mechs Oes
Tds
Ws . A
Nebraska Bill Foes Fight on to Defeat Measure in Congress
Washington dispatch reports a fierce clash over the Nebraska Bill with extensive lobbying, threats, and public protests. Northern and southern advocates marshal forces as committees and congregations pressure Congress, while opponents vow to resist passage and urge constituents to petition and remonstrate against the national setback to freedom and pledged faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Blackguard
Model Republic
Nebraska Gill
Congress
Freeport
Guard of Freedom
Campbell
Ohio
North
Nebraska
Cheor
Proviso to Doodj Bond Affects Lona Village Deeds
A long provision appears in the bond and deed for all lots in Lona village promising forfeiture to the School Fund if property is used for intoxicants. Officials urge adoption of similar covenants to deter grog shops and improve village prospects. The notice lauds such restrictions as beneficial to towns along rail lines and local schools.
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S. Dodds
Lona
Lana
W.B. Palmer
New York
Hell
Palmer
Grant County
Wis
Herald
Noralil
Thesteasoy
New York Herald
Destructive LGRR Collision Near Eloroy
A construction train collision on the LGRR near Eloroy eight miles west of here left engines demolished and several gravel cars damaged. No injuries occurred as engineers and crew leaped clear. Loss estimates range from 27 000 to 40 000, with wrecked engines brought to Freeport.
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LGRR
Eleroy
Eloroy
Neval
Freeport
Mail route awards in the Chicago Democrat
The Chicago Democrat lists mail-carrying awards for routes including Freeport to Monroe awarded to R. Berry of Winslow and Freeport to Savanna awarded to J. Mimimert of Mt. Carroll. Oregon route bids are too high. Wm. Corning of Howardsville takes Towardsville to Mt. Carroll. Routes Freeport to Ridott Rock Run and Rock Grove to be let by special contract. no award for Freeport to Derrida via Mill Grove. The railroad route will be operated by the railroad company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Democrat
Tlinois
Freeport
Monroe
Tod. R. Berry
Winslow
Savanna
J.P. Mimimert
Mt. Carroll
Oregon
Wm. Corning
Howardsville
Towardsville
Froport
Ridott
Rock Run
Rock Grovp
Derrida
Mill Grove
Andrews Mill
Wards Grove
Another Hanging at Napierville and political notes
Patrick Doyle of Dupuys County was executed at Napierville on the 12th for murder, his scaffold conduct described as pugilistic and revolting as crowds of about 10 000 witnessed. The column also covers Governor Durtox on liquor laws, Nebraska bill reaction, White House jokester, and local notices on boarding, stores, and politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Doyle
Dupuys
Del
Napierville
Infamy Fall pictured in Free States support for Kansas bill
The piece lists representatives from Free States urging immediate passage of the Nebraska Kansas bill. It names numerous lawmakers by state, including New York and Ohio delegates, and notes J. Glancy Jones of Pennsylvania paired off in favor, bringing total Free State votes to 41 plus Jones. The account reflects party alignments and cross-state support for the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durtox
Connecticut
Ilo Alga
Free States
Novaguta
Exa
Union
North
Northwest
Nebraska
Kth
Jon G. Davis
Norman Eddy
Imuinoris
James
Allen
Willis Allen
Win A. Ticlpeteona
David Stuary
David A. Noble
Samuel Clarks
Towa—Bernhardt
Enn. Cautvorxi
Milton
Latham
James A. McDougall
J. Glancy Jones
Tyoran Frant
Shasta Courier
McClude River
Johnson
Pitt River
Gibsonville
Moqui and Zuni Tales and a Pueblo Pestilence
A Marysville Herald excerpt reports Moqui and Zuni villages on high mesas near the Colorado region. Lieut Whipple’s party learns the Moqui nation perished from smallpox with scenes of bodies in the mesas and few survivors. Other notes describe Oregon fir timber, Carson Valley farming, Piute raids, and local mining and milling news.
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Refifornia
Forbes
Fsq
Marysville Herald
California
Aui Dsotel
N. Billings
State of Apriety &c
Colorado
Ila
Lieut. Whipple
Llieut. Whipple
Zuni
Enidos
Louis Leroux
Snl
Martin
Commodore
Ermor of Bay
Medway St
Gansox Valley
Placerville
Carson Valley
Mr. Ketchum
Nebraskaites adjournment vote sparks fierce scene in Congress
Washington May 12 A.M. adjournment was moved amid intense excitement after Nebraskaites yielded. Leaders from Iowa Ohio Virginia and New York urged delays while fights and shouting broke out. Judge Douglas and Mr Benton moved toward the fray as order was restored. Boyd’s conduct praised as conflict ended in adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Righardson
New York
Seward
Campbell
Ohio
Edmondson
Virginia
Aiken
Dean
Douglas
Benton
Wentworth
Boyd
Washington and Senate reports May 15 to 16
Reports from Washington discuss a Sunday scene in dispute between units from Jun and Craig of North Carolina with a duel anticipated. The Senate debates Gen Cass’s religious toleration resolution. the House plans to close debate on the Nebraska bill next Saturday and postpone the Pacific Railroad bill to the 23rd. Special dispatches note consul appointments and senate rejections, plus war news from Europe and a North Carolina Pioneer anecdote about a candle-snuffing feat.
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Washington
House
Unit
Craig
N. C
Senate
Gen. Cass
Cass
Atlantic steamer report and war news from May 15
The Atlantic docked at noon. Breadstuffs and wheat prices moved with declines and advances. Consols rose. Battles near Kalafat and Silistria noted as Turks Victors. Evacuation of Wallachia confirmed. Grant Brittain returned to Liverpool after a burst flag. dry dock for 2-3 weeks. Red Jacket to carry mail. War taxes discussed. St Petersburg preparing defense. Privates barred from harbors. Odessa bombardment reported. imperial proclamation ties war to Orthodox faith.
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New York
Atlantic
Kalafat
Silistria
Wallachia
Grant Brittan
Liverpool
Australia
Red Jacket
Sr. Prrensnena
St. Petersburg
Prucefn
Odesa
London
Gossenlg
Odessa
England
France
Prospect of the Miners Brightens Amid Gold Dust Flow
Mining districts report rising optimism as gold rush activity and shipments swell town wealth. Reports from Northern and Southern mines praise large yields in Georgetown. renewed deposits flood interior areas, with companies showing gratifying results and new miners hopeful after months of hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
California
Boveril
San Francisco
Com
Fragmented 1853 Congressional Oratory in Buffalo
A fragment from the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser discusses heated oratory on a congressional bill, referencing Harriet Beecher Stowe and abolitionism, Missouri Compromise, and Nebraska measures. It laments rhetoric, cites hypocrisy, and notes departures to California, leaving the session’s annals to future writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Boschor
Slardera
Alice
Missouri
Lone
Jean Rowdy
Nottal
Warsi
Foorn
California
Congress
Mississippi
Senate
Nebraska
Altor
Annals of Congress
Buffalo Commercial Adv
Phonetic Convention Meeting in St Louis Discusses Reform
A large, enthusiastic St Louis gathering at Wyman's Hall featured Dr. Stone of Boston advocating phonetic spelling reform. Teachers and educators praised the speech. resolutions urged serious study and testing of the Massachusetts phonetic system in two St Louis public schools, with thanks extended to Dr. Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Mays
Wyman
Stone
Boston
Fpesham
Massachusetts
Friends of Education
St. Louis
St. Louis Republican
Unclear agricultural forecast from recent market notes
A fragment notes an expected harvest around the 12th of dyno with an estimated 2,000 Tanhar d of Iona and market price context. The text is garbled and lacks coherent details or sources.
Married at White Piggon Michigan report of union
The notice records a marriage at White Piggon Michigan between Riv Mu doussose Mu A and Miss ELLEN HLLOOG with many friends sending congratulations. The families and guests are noted as witnessing the ceremony and offering best wishes for happiness and a joyous future. The report mentions Mrs Girona Wour and Miss ANgELINE from Yreceport as involved.
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White Piggon
Doussose
Ellen Hlloog
Jon
Brido
Nk Rooport
Girona
Anqelixe
Yreceport
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Ilinois Central Road
Freeport Journal
Prekport
Ileangis
Nebraska Hilt
Geliurt Crea A9
Pieter
White House
Col. Bissent
Pierce
Nysterious
Boanmina Horse
Mr. Sowles
Stephenson St
Freeport House
Ninti Coxpuessionate
Williamson County
Robert Bell
Jurge Doing
John
Hacker
Don Dougherty
Ninth
Wim. Allen
Armers
Mars Ree Sh. J. Gunn & Co
Stephenson and
Chicago Sts
Theo
Mopen Sronn
D. KK
Browatur
United States
Europe
Morodaber
Mara Dalent
Tis di Spjemanne
Fojourn Mint
San Joaquin
Dent
Knight's Ferry
San Joaquin Valley
Republican
Iin
Itansona
New Bridge
Yules
Iit
Marysyilla
Suasta Marsin
Shasta
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Prcent
Savona
Pazo, Bacon & Co
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American River
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Lovell
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Palent Waa
Pe BC
Munornav Pann
Attucket
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Galens Adv
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Towa
Jordan
Washburne
Lowa
Rati Discornaamsa
Augustus C. Dodyge
Iowa
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Ilo
Arkansas
HB. Washburne
Galena
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Llorribla
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Peastop
Geo. W. Sanders
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Peasioo
Trallot
Lynsloo
New York Express
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Ireland
Jane
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Tom Tarvar
Freoman
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Day
Milwaukee
Canada
Odvusia
Proceedings of the
Queen Mary
Itunry
Elizabeth
London Bridge
Norfolk
Hysox
Mary
Ravaillac
Louvre
Paria
St. Paul's
Britain
Dong Nna
Thomas
Sunrencko
Sylvester Wingy
U. S. District Court For
Rabbit
Warren
Gng
Mond
SaLnor
Iona
Pho Pt
Batt
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