Trial of a Slave Girl in Richmond Tests Legal Status
A slave girl named Amy was tried in Richmond before Chief Justice Taney on theft charges. The defense argued slaves are not persons and have no rights, while the prosecution invoked the Constitution’s protection of private property. The judge ruled she is legally a person and punishable, challenging Dred Scott logic and critiquing Democratic policies on squatter sovereignty and free labor in the territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy
Richmond
Virginia
Taney
Niao
Dred Scott
Tancy Trgelf
Supreme Court
Ile
United States
Friends of Free Labor
Regency Clique Pressures Silence on Interest Ordinance
A critique argues the Regency controlled city blocked repeal or amendment of the Interest Ordinance within the 30 day window. It charges the City Council with injustice and says the Regency Clique uses the organ to whitewash their actions while debt rises to benefit a few council allies. Alderman Sunderland sought a special meeting to address repeal, but was blocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunderland
Shockley
Regency Clique
Republics clash over debt and slavery in Freeport controversy
The Henry Mouthpiece accuses Republicans of spending for public good while blaming Democrats for growing city debt and anti slavery rhetoric. It questions Wesleyan doctrine on human bondage and calls readers to consider who profits from debt and the fate of the enslaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Dobate
Aly
Duponce
France
America
Moore & Dakin
Stephenson County
Ladter
Dr. Duponeo
J. Duponce
Political and social commentary notes from a 19th century page
The text rails at Schwab and Schwaben while defending equal naturalization rights. It cites the Dred Scott decision and accuses Republican leaders of coercing city matters. A debate over ordinance funding and municipal control follows.
Republican Convention Adopts Anti Intervention and Pro Tariff Resolutions
At Morrisburg the People's State Convention nominating candidates for State Auditor and Surveyor unanimously adopted resolutions opposing executive intervention that undermines the people's will. The platform denounces the Administrations pro slavery stance, backs tariffs, condemns the Homestead Bill defeat, supports preventing naturalization frauds, and endorses Camer on and Congress members who backed the Homestead Bill while criticizing Administration policy on Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s State Convention
Morrisburg
People's Convention
Prade
Billy
Cameron
Congress
Kansas
Chicago Journal
Dr J H W Robinson Featured in New York Mercury
The New York Mercury secures Dr J H W Robinson for its columns with illustrations by Darley. His tale Pathaway or the Mountain Outlaws debuts, continuing Nick Whittles in vivid hunting-ground fiction. The piece notes Robinson's literary acclaim and forecast strong reader interest and high publishing value.
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New York Miscury
Nick Whittles
One-eyed
Saul
Cuny
Coluwnus Onafy
Dr. Robinson
Magic Pencil
America
Felix OQ. C
Darley
Pathaway
The
Mercury
Robinson
Quilawe
Wood
Malr
Hale
Fts
Ita
Professor Wood
St. Louis
New York
United States
Canadas
War News and Garibaldi Movements From Europe
The Ocean brief notes steamers Africa and North Briton with Liverpool and June dates. Garibaldi's 10,000 men reach Como and Lombardy actions unfold. Sardinians under Victor Emanuel seize Palestro. Parma supports Sardinia. Reports of Garibaldi defeats and Swiss Tessin retreat vary. insurrection in Lombardy spurs pro Sardinian aims. Austrian forces mass near Piacenza.
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Africa
Qsthult
Garibaldi
Como
Germany
Kassuth
Genoa
Napoleon
Sardinia
Piafika
Hungary
Parma
Newwa
Palestro
Victor Emanuel
Lombardi
Camerlatta
Mila
Patriota
Berne
Tessin
Turin
Fulton
Lombardy
Mexican upheaval leaves power uncertain amid Miramon influence
Reports from Mexico describe a continued state of ebullition with unclear leadership. Miramon appears to hold influence while Americans face poor treatment and Consul Black seeks safety in Vera Cruz. Private letters warn against crossing the Isthmus due to current turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Miramon
Consul Black
Vera Cruz
Great Annual Exhibition To Be Hosted By Chicago
The Executive Committee of the U S Agricultural Society decides to locate the next Great Annual Exhibition in Chicago. The event is set for September next, with dates to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S. Agricultural Society
Chicago
Sabbath School Convention at Dixon Draws Wide Attendance
The Dixon Sabbath School Convention attracted 104 delegates from across the state with officers elected including President W. W. Warsha and 1st Vice President Joel Cathin. Committees debated elder scholar retention graded classes and methods to expand Sabbath School reach amid temperance and benevolence aims.
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Dixon
Dixon Republican
Alton
Galena
W.W. Warsha
Joel Cathin
Jacksonville
Keys
Mt Morris
W. KR. Webb
I. Taylor
Bloomington
T. FA. Blackall
Chicago
J. KR. Parker
Princeton
LL. A. Parks
Moss
Seasion
Vanzandt
Freeport
Wilking
Richardson
Miller
Amboy
Miles
Geneseo
Tomlinson
Hawes
Rock Taland
Claas
Fulton
Mous
Hydrophobia cures reported by Mad Stones in Illinois
The Henry Courter recounts a Monsieur Mallory and Mrs Ward bitten by a mad dog who used a "mad stone" and milk treatment. After several applications the patients were declared cured, and the dog and a mare linked to hydrophobia are noted. Other items include Michigan property rights, Quebec removal talk, and locust news.
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Henry Courter
Mallory
Ward
Beans
Lincoln
Logan County
Bickerman
Dig
Ean
Remarkable sea phenomenon reported by Captain Rogers
Captain Rogers aboard the bark Rol la from Galveston reports a thick scum on the Gulf surface resembling coal tar with a distinct odor. The sea emitted steam as if hot material was poured in. He attributes it to a volcanic eruption in the Gulf bottom, followed by a violent hurricane.
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Rogers
Rolla
Galveston
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
Discovery claims cure for fits and humors in 1857 ad
An advertisement extols Mr Kennedy's Medical Discovery as a sovereign balm for fits and diseases from humors. It cites three cured cases, includes testimonials from Boston, Stoneham, and Charlestown, and endorses Christie’s Ague Balm with 1857 Cleveland physician testimony.
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Boston
Stoneham
Mass
Charlestown
de. Canistis
B. M Hutehigasga
Cleveland
Ohio
Messrs
Wd. M. Wooster & Co
Amon
Poisoning scheme in Montague Sussex County case unfolds
In AL Montague Sussex County a doctor named Wickham and a man named Cote plotted to poison a wife to gain life insurance proceeds. The plan faltered when Wickham was absent at confinement, a second doctor saved the mother and child, and a later dose caused the woman’s death within twenty minutes. The husband confessed. Wickham remains at large.
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AL Montague
Sussex County
N. of
Wickham
Cote
David W. Ficus
Fiscus
Westmoreland County
Earth
Mr. Patternon
Spring Wheat Grades and Various Commodities Listed
The Chicago Board of Trade adopts new Spring Wheat grading with weight based classes from 40 to 60 pounds and up to No 1 Spring. The notice lists prices for corn potatoes butter sugar flour and other staples and includes a medical ad for Herrick’s Sugar Coated Pills and related products.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Rene
Tenner
N.O
Weissersersisseee
Ifainburg
S.ees
Dr. Herrick
Dr. Herick
America
Herrick
Chicago Daily Union
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Freeport Journas
Frottport
Illinois
Thureday
Querels
Mewlspiece
John Wesley
Wesley
USA
Weavley
Schiwan
Schwab
Schiller
Wurttemberg
Schwaben
South Carolina
American Tract Society
Pennsylvaniaia
Aistust
Mt. Vernon
Kiyce
John A. Washington
Callcel
EO Letcher
Dew
the War News
Postat Faavos
Post Oflige
Department of
Reading
Northwestern Prairie Farmer
Withams
Watson
Buffslu
N. Y
City Hotel
Rockford City
Hockford Greys
Bett Reixaens
Axorum Frost
Michigan
Suez
Perrin
Chichigo
Savanna
Chicago Press and Tribune
Dubuque
Maratee Wowas
Supreme Court of Michigan
Quebec
JoDaviess
Counctt Nll
Murteen
Kentucky
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
Ererpomnt Market
Mutter
W. Os
Eeenae
Dr. Sanford
Dr. Keeterly
Gridiey
Dr. Carter
Dr. Bakes
Pr. Hooper
Esterly
Hed Huga
Boltes Smith & Co
Chicngo
Morae
A. J. Whits & Co
Patnam
Pleuriny
Alan
Cory
James Clarke
J Clarke
Great Britain
Canada
Jou Moses
J. C. Baldwin & Co
Rochester
Grover & Baker Satin Machine Cov
Lake St
Levee
Grover and Baker Machine
Brandway
Summer Street
Heston
Chesnut Street
Philadelphia
Baltimore Street
Baltimore
West Fourth Street
Cinelanatic
Citica
Tinens
Ger Seni
Clayton
Palot and Oil
Stephenson Street
G. M. Clayton
Stephenin Street
Brewster House
Ghorgh A. Hicks
J. Long & Son
Taylor & Nobel
Long & Won
Fox
Bartlett
Broadway
Chestnut St
Phila
Addres JW
Paten
J. W.wartleet
H. EF. Huggina
Sixth St
Cincinnati
Muggins
Loula
Geo
F. Leggett
Woodbridgent
Detroit
Tute
Machine
Sam
Ealibe
Ilinaig
William B. Motlen- Heben
Loring Snow
Pupilo Vale
Anid
Twoomarles F
Taggart
Currall County
Bargins
GO. Martin
Eee Freeport
Hil
J.D. Diffenbaughds
Eby
Stephenson County Bank
J.D. Difpenbaugh
I. B. Ketchum
Hohough Rats
Hadley
Dr. J. LH. Robinson
Nick
Im the
Som Newspapers
Agin
NEW York Mercury
Ole
J. H. Robinson
Tink Journal
the Mountain Outlaws
Follad
Lta
Nick Whiffles
Felix C. C. Darley
de J.I. Robinson
Hug
Bayard Taylor
Felix
Darlfy
George Albany
Olliera
Let
Stefmement
Popular
Journal of American Literature
Roxbury
Crete
Tor
Dean MapAa
Arsennes
Donald Kennedy
Iyi Freeport
Howard Association
McIal Endowment
Moward Association
Senin Wenkwega
J. Smulan Houghton
South Ninnks Street
Uy Order of the Directors
Ezra D, Heartwell
Pres Geo
Fairchild
See
Bay
Iracine & Messissip CY Ratlioid
Davis
Racine
Davi
Accoun
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Davie
Rl de Racine
Ceight & Accom
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Ft. B
Trata
Wedatt Ny
Pridaya
Enat
Robert Harrie
J. P. Streeter
Buccesson
W. Stickney
Stan
N. B
Doug
York
Ingle Hundred
Tingle Hundred
G. Puriotos
Dawson
W. Dawson
Beleesie
Sewellet
Baya
Por
Nir Mt
Pat Prel
Pau Prely
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