12 Sep 1851
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1851
Page
1
The New Orleans Picayune reports insurrection across Cuba's middle department from July. It details the Najara and Miguel fights with ambush, raft warfare, and heavy losses on the royalist side, praising commanders Redo and Aguero for decisive actions and prisoner captures.
Enthusiasm ran high as General Scott toured the Chowan and Albemarle coast on the Schultz steamer. Crowds gathered at Hidetown and Nag's Head, cannons boomed and a reception tent stood ready, but orders from Washington forced him to depart, leaving thousands disappointed. Mrs Critenden, wife of General Crittenden, died at Frankfort, Kentucky, on the 8th inst.
An Illinois newspaper issues a brief apology stating sickness and a heavy workload prevented thorough coverage this week. Readers are asked to excuse the reduced effort and understand the situation.
Latest Havana intelligence reports the overthrow of the Cuban rebellion and the capture and execution of Lopez and key followers. The piece criticizes the ill advised expedition as piracy, notes American involvement, and details prison terms and dispersal of patriots. Also covered are local dam tragedy and plank road advocacy, railroad progress, and regional agricultural notices.
Levi Hon died at his residence in Portsmouth on the Sth inst in the sixty first year of age. He was one of the Chief Justices of the United States, and his death creates the vacancy the President must fill. Also, Martin Krimball of this place is reported as the agent for R. K. Swift of Chicago for issuing drafts on England Ireland and all the Old Countries.
The Franklin from Havre and Southampton arrived at New York at 10:30 AM with 118 passengers and large freight. Reports note the Niagara to Liverpool, the Pacific’s early misadventure, and the Washington at Cowes. Ireland’s Catholic Association defies the government as agitation widens. Market bulletins from Liverpool show rising prices and active sales. From New Orleans, the Winfield Scott sails to New York. Cuban expedition abandoned amid arrests. Chicago Dem notes a proposed railroad to connect Chicago with southern Wisconsin and its regional trade impact.
The Georgia from Chagres reached port with dates to July 31 from San Francisco, carrying 391 passengers and 1,497,176 dollars in dust gold. The Panama Herald notes opportunities for merchants and farmers, while reports from Oswego and New York mention ex-presidents and travelers.
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