Miles on uniform postage and postal reform debate
Mr Miles presses for government debt payments by post office and uniform postage rates. He argues two cents per letter covers costs, cites savings from a single rate, and compares British and US systems. Mexico unrest and Illinois tax receipts noted amid broader policy discussion.
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Postan
Miles
Great Britain
Toustoon
Congress
Atiles
Minis Etates
Frank Tatter
Rowland [Hill
Se “ St
Aiin
Rata Pistigo
Ana
Throa
Ping
Iteon
City of
New York
Election of Speaker in Congress Delayed
Freeport Journal notes delayed publication to chronicle the election of speaker in Congress, reflecting on the political event and its timing. The brief entry signals anticipation of congressional proceedings amid a late release.
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Congress
City votes against five thousand dollar fire loan plan
Special election last Saturday produced a single vote against the five thousand dollar loan to fund fire department needs including engines cisterns and equipment. The paper lauds the city’s enterprise and urges pursuit of the loan and necessary appliances. Also notes forthcoming Union Chorus Benefit concert at Plymouth Hall Monday evening with rehearsals and a program listed in the column.
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Tate
Mustoal
Bocalty
Mymnouth Tall
Inte
Uinta
Fifth Lecture by Mr Stark Postponed to Saturday
The Young Men's Association announces that Mr Stark's lecture, originally set for Friday evening December 23, has been postponed to Saturday evening due to a received despatch. The lecturer, famed for a witty poem last winter, is expected to discuss The Duscon Morees.
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Sunlly Roy
Fay
Young Men's Association
Bunerfus
Duscon Morees
Stark
Fragmented Readings on Slavery and Politics in a Periodical
The month’s issue, published in Cincinnati, discusses sectionalism, slavery’s impact on politics, and national debates. It cites North versus South tensions, mentions territories and a party system, and notes literary works by Langley Brothers and Dewitt & Daven.
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Newport Kentuckey
Satowlog
Lawrences and Kansas border crisis debated in Missouri prints
The Chicaga Democratic Press reports Lawrents and Kansas events amid Gov. Shannon quarrels. It notes a firm stance by Kansas settlers against border violence, their willingness to obey laws, and calls for lasting peace while criticizing Shannon’s border leadership. The piece discusses Congress timing and emphasizes local resolve.
Minor Geological Survey Progress and Prospective Resources
The report discusses Dr. Norwood's survey across twenty counties including Edwards Vermillion Iroquois and Will with focus on northern coal fields and potential supply stability for Illinois Wisconsin and northeastern Iowa. It notes delays from limited appropriations and field breadth, promising future analyses showing iron coal road resources and deeper coal and mineral prospects in the Mississippi valley region.
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Edwards
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Iroquois
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Will
Grundy
la Salle
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Iowa
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Turbulent Times in Lawrence and Lecompton Clash
Local subscribers recount chaotic Westward conflicts with Missourian factions, mob actions, and political brinkmanship around Lawrence and Lecompton. Reported events include mobilizations, protective measures by Lawrence residents, and community efforts to preserve constitutional law amid threats to property and public order. The narrative highlights proportions of forces, shifting loyalties, and ongoing unrest in Kansas Territory.
Fragmentary note on a failed public celebration
A partial, garbled passage notes that the mission was deemed entirely successful and most fetes were suppressed. It warns a few individuals that attempting it again will incur punishment as citizens remain vigilant, though the exact context and parties are unclear.
Washington telegraph reports on filibuster actions
A Washington correspondent describes Saturday evening proceedings in the House as the plurality proposition failing amid administration support. Northern Light filibusterers, aided by Nicaragua ventures, attempted to move 690 men under Darker He Ereneh, were intercepted by a revenue cutter, and faced aboard U S officers and suspected contractors planning a westward venture.
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Failer
Friends of the Adointetration
Fuller
Friguids
Tribune
Nicarausua
Anuh
Colfrench
Warg
U. S
Congress Debates Speaker Vote and Banks Position
Washington reports the House morning session with votes on the speaker and a debate over Mr Banks. Banks cites a past speech allowing future contingencies, while Stauth and others explain voting patterns on Richardson and Pattor. The discussion touches Union preservation and state rights amid Civil War era rhetoric.
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Horst
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Dpeaker
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Stauth
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Pattor
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Alee Banks
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Union
Tia
Lee
Usdin
Dare wat ne Dare wat Oliver King and Warren C Ayers Arrested
Oliver King and Warren C Ayers were arrested last night in a case charging Basroned ly classrs Horn and Sayaza Bustous police officers with robbing the American Express Company at the West with $250,000 in gold. The incident led to police court examination next Wednesday. Ayers, previously a broker in the city, and Saye yot Munitboily Rivine origin tones arinst hea WoC are among those under arrest. A fourth person remains in custody. Oliver Best of Buffalo assisted in exposing the matter.
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Ayers
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Ailein
Chicco
Detroit
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Anturigan Express
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BufYale
Matcor
President Pierce and Kansas Election Power Debate
The Boston Post defends President Pierce against claims he used federal force in Kansas elections. It argues no constitutional authority existed to deploy troops without a governor’s requisition, notes laws of the United States, and asserts the president acted to enforce federal law when state laws were obstructed by Missourians. The piece criticizes supporters who ignore federal law and emphasizes the need to uphold constitutional power.
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