Tsar's pledge to hold Russian soil. diplomacy and war cited
Dated dispatches describe Emperor Nicholas I reaffirming steadfast defense of Russian territory, denouncing any treaty that cedes land. Reports from Sevastopol recount a February night siege near a harbor redoubt where French and Russian forces clashed, Zouaves and Marines fighting amid heavy casualties. The narrative also covers a Moscow funeral procession for a dead czar and excerpts from religious texts opposing Protestantism.
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Monet
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Volhynia
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Thursia
Paul and Peter
Whig State Officers See Large Returns and Court Victory
Chicago reports larger Whig majorities in state officer returns than in August and confirms Cale Whig’s election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court. In Philadelphia the Navy Yard notes the steamer San Jacinto as flag ship of the Gulf Squadron likely to sail for Havana tomorrow, with the steamer Susquehan nah ready to sail as well.
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Iowa
Cale
Supreme Court
Wisconsin
Philadelphia
Navy Yard
San Jacinto
Havan
Colored voters back Ammerican Ticket in Nebraska era clash
The passage lauds the colored population for backing the Ammerican Ticket, claims satisfaction with their choice, and contrasts them with Catholic Irish immigrants. It frames the outcome as a triumph over a corrupt Nebraska Administration and mentions J us in Sam as part of the victory.
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Sam
Nebraska
Cleveland
New York Senate Passes Temperance Bill After House Victory
After a sharp fight the temperance bill cleared the New York Senate and already passed the House. It is expected to become law.
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Senate of New York
House
Fremont ad shows and proslavery editorials provoke voters
In Fremont Ohio 1855 residents debate local election outcomes with a Sag Nicht editorial rally and claims of fraud by Sag Nicht and Locofoco groups. Republicans deny the charges and vow to carry Sandusky township next fall in a politically charged scene with foreign voters and anti foreign sentiment highlighted.
Editorial Civility Claims Backfire In Narrow Feud
A reader attacks a rival editor's pretended regard for courtesy. He recalls a recent lecture and a mocked portrayal that exposed supposed moral depravity, arguing the Democrat's publisher should not lecture others about ethics.
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Journal
The
Democrat
Cincinnati Builds Certs for Sag Nichts Candidates
City Clerk issues certificates to Sag Nichts candidates in Cincinnati. Judges in the 11th and 12th wards take oaths. No likelihood of election contest. Outside reports promise full accounts of riots on the 3d and 4th inst.
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Exscttox Brovs Rx
Cincinnati
Atlantic sails from New York with large specie shipment
The steamship Atlantic departed New York on the fourth for Liverpool carrying about 1.276 million dollars in specie.
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Wauune Tee Sroomoors
Atlantic
New York
Liverpool
Fremont Opposed by Foreign Citizens Patrolling Township
A Tribune report claims foreign fellow citizens have taken Fremont under their care and will hold it in trust until next spring. The paper notes the fall election aims to produce a Republican majority of fifty votes in the township.
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Saney
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Fremont
Zifin Trib
Shanghai
Peach crop damaged by cold in Erie and counties
Farmers report the peach crop in Erie and nearby counties has been badly damaged by cold weather. Despite the severe March conditions, growers expect an average yield overall with some injury in the county.
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Maine Legislature Bans Court Naturalization Power
Maine lawmakers pass a law annulling court naturalization jurisdiction and barring courts from handling naturalization processes. The act, effective upon the governor’s approval, preserves inapplicable cases filed before enactment. A second measure bars naturalized foreigners from voting unless they present authentic naturalization papers three months before elections.
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House of Representatives
Sterrox
United States
Anson P. Morrill
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New York Tribune
Tribune
State Journal of the 5Th
Muaine
Paradox of Foreign Influence in Local Politics
The Cincinnati Inquirer argues gains by the Slave Democracy in urban areas stem from foreign and Roman Catholic influence. It condemns Sag Nicht secret societies and accuses foreign nationals of being manipulated by dishonest politicians, asserting Americans will dominate the statewide vote and preserve native rule.
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Cincinnati Inquirer
Sag Nichts
Perry
Anquirer
Journal
Gano Arrested in Cincinnati for Abstracting Letters
William G Gano was arrested in Cincinnati on Thursday charged with abstracting several letters from the post office. The letters allegedly contained money.
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Wm. G. Gano
Ciocionati
Rhode Island Bilection and New England Rally
In a Cleveland Express echo, Rhode Island backs the American Party with two Know Nothings elected to Congress and broad support across towns. The piece rails at opponents, urges vigilance against foreign influence, and taunts a rival mayoral victory as illegitimate while predicting a fall challenge.
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Cleveland Express
Our friend s says he will attend to the Pope s and Pro slave ryite s organ grinder
A fragment notes a person named s planning to attend to religious and political figures next week. It reads as a casual reference with unclear context and no verifiable details.
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Pennsylvania Legislature Grants Bank and Insurance Charters
The Philadelphia papers report the legislature’s rapid granting of bank and insurance charters in Pennsylvania. Editorials warn of risks from many new incorporations while predicting most bills will pass, unless the governor vetoes, as after the Allentown Bank bill.
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Pennsylvania
Bank and Insurance Co
Philadelphia
Allentown
Catholic Outrage Sparks Riot at Oxroan Church
A Catholic riot erupted in Oxroan after a Roman Catholic man excommunicated for marrying a Protestant entered a Catholic church with a Protestant friend. Father Colton ordered the man expelled, a fight followed at the door, and a larger clash occurred at a hotel. The priest and others were arrested. no lives were lost. Father Colton was bailed in $1000 to keep the peace, with further arrests anticipated.
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Privet
Colton
Supreme Court
Rhode Island and Wisconsin election notes and questions
Rhode Island shows Know Nothing dominance with Hoppins governor winner by 8004 and Rose lieutenant governor by 5226, other tickets including Whig and Democratic shifts. Wisconsin votes April 3 for Associate Justice, with Crawford defending constitutionality of Fugitive Slave Law and Cole poised to win. overall results favor Cole by large margin. Question raised on how South Carolina Georgia and Virginia view these constitutional debates.
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Hoppins
Ross
Thurston
Durfee
Davis
Wisconsin
Supreme Court
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Booth
Orsamus Cole
Cole
South Carolina
Georgia
Virginia
California steamer brings treasure and passengers to New York
Late from California to New York reports the Hillnois arriving at 1 o clock with about 320 passengers and 710 000 in treasure. Principal consignees include Metropolitan 175 000 Drexel de Co 130 000 Wells Fargo 874 000 We Hodge 100 000 Barker Merrill 30 000 Johnson Lowden 300 000. Other items include embezzlement arrests and court actions in San Francisco, a three hundred pound gold nugget at Ship's Diggings, a wrecked steamer Maj Tomkins, a duel between Col Walker and Carter, and temperance moves amid mild markets.
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Pacific
la Forte
Catherwood
Ballart
Estrampes Executed in Havana Military Trial Sparks Liberty Cry
Reports from Havana state Estrampes was executed on the thirtieth after Consul Robertson pressed for trial under a treaty provision with Spain. Despite protest, a military court condemned him for aiming to secure Cuban independence. He shouted liberty forever and death to all kings as the instruments faded. Other prisoners received long terms.
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Boston Pilot
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Washington
Naval move on Cuba sparks Spanish showdown in Times report
New York reports a looming demonstration against Spain with Commodore McAuley ordered to assemble a strong naval force near Cuba. The Common Council backs a City Hall plan costing 250000. In Philadelphia a prize fight bust arrests 25. two principals bail set at 2000 and others at 500. Jamestown mail changes spark Navy Yard actions near Havana.
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Jacks
Philadelphia
Marshal Murphy
Springfeld
Delaware
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John Smith
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Portamouth
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Navy Yard
Prospects of Wheat and Fruit Bright in Indiana and Illinois
A March report from the Evansville Haguirer states that prospects for the wheat crop in southern Indiana and Illinois are exceptionally favorable despite a dry winter. Prairie lands show some yellowing but should recover with spring, and a larger area has been sown. Fruit crops like apples and pears also show hopeful prospects as frost has not caused serious damage.
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Evansville
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Illinois
Banks Warn of Altered Bills Circulating in Masa to Cleveland
Financial alert notes that counterfeit twenty dollar bills have been detected after altering from original one dollar notes. The Hampshire Manufacturers' Bank in Masa is referenced as the source, with counterfeiters targeting transactions toward Cleveland. Authorities urge vigilance and scrutiny of currency in circulation.
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Hampshire Manufacturers’ Bank
Masa
Cleveland
Democratic Candidates Declared In City Elections
The City Clerk issued certificates to the elected Democrats in the Eleventh and Twelfth Wards after returns showed their majority. Despite questions on the ward returns, the Democratic candidates are deemed to have been elected and will assume office. The Cincinnati Gazette notes citizens’ sentiment supporting the Democratic win despite imperfect returns.
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Caa
Concord election returns show Metcalf governor win
The Concord Register reports Hon Ralph Metcalf RN elected New Hampshire governor by about 1000 votes, ahead of Gov Baker and other rivals. It notes statewide majorities for Congress candidates and lines up county results with three by and six representatives chosen.
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New Hampshire
Ralph Metcalf
Gov. Baker
Gov
Lyford
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Metcalf
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