Debates on Public Patronage and Protective Tariffs
A fragmentary speech discusses government patronage and the need for a tariff system. It argues that public offices should serve the government rather than private interests, critiques patronage beyond public duty, and urges tax specifics to protect revenue. It analyzes ad valorem versus specific duties and warns against import deception to protect honest merchants.
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Lees Fyam
Thia
Foriegn
Hoba
Great Britain
Buchanan recommends relief measures for distressed regions
President James Buchanan urges Congress to balance revenue surpluses with duties to aid starving populations in rural Kansas and other areas. He notes crop failures, widespread need, and calls for constitutional forms of aid while stressing federal responsibility and unity.
Senate moves pension bills to special committee
Yesterday afternoon in Befare the Senate met at noon Mr Powell moved the reference of the Provident's Message to a special committee All relates to current political affairs. Mr Sherman from the Ways and Means Committee reported a bill for pensions and a bill for West Point support Referred to the Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union.
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Senais
Powell
the Provident
Howes
Bherman
Ways and Means
Srereenen
West Point Military Academy
Fort Moultrie asks for troops and munitions
The Washington Kentucky Moors New York Dec. 6 Herald reports Fort Moultrie commander at Charleston has appealed to the War Department for more troops and ammunition. The President and Secretary of War are believed favorable, while other cabinet members differ on the demand.
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Herald
Washington
Fort Moultrie
Charleston
War Department
President's Message Divides Extremists at Union Debate
The president's message drew condemnation from Northern and Southern extremists while conservative members including border region Republicans backed the principles. Representatives Crawford Georgia Reagan Texas Landram Louisiana Barksdale Mississippi arrived. Mr. is of Divioia will seek a vote on the Union resolution in the House. Advance copies were sent to Charleston South Carolina.
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Sterre
Crawford
Georgia
Reagan
Texas
Landram
Louisiana
Barksdale
Divioia
Charleston
South Carolina
Thre Message in Virginia and Secession Debate
A Virginia message dated December 6 reports discussions in the Times about President's views on secession and union. It notes supporters of disunion argue states should peaceably secede if possible, while others oppose it and urge preservation of the Union.
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Times
Texans urged to elect delegates for January convention
From Texas New Onteasa December 4 reports a circular letter signed by several public gentlemen urging citizens to elect delegates for a convention to meet January 8 at the Capitol. The appearance aims to reflect popular sentiment.
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Texas
Ublico
Delyatas
Chamter Election Results in New York Board Seats
In New York on December 5, Republicans retain the 6th Senatorial district with four elected aldermen and nine Democrats elected to the Board of Education. Returns show 1 Republican councilman, 11 Tammany, and 2 Moeart chosen overall.
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Reall
Pour Eee
Board of Education
Tammany
Moeart
Incoherent OCR Item Notes Hop e Asylum Construction
Fragmentary text mentions a large build project tied to tensions and a $200,000 figure. Readable entities are scarce. no clear persons, organizations, or dates emerge to form a solid news item.
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Hope
Snow and Ice Stop Canal Traffic at Welland
Snowfall has nearly halted the Welland Canal navigation with ice and drift blocking passage yesterday and last night. Operators expect traffic to be delayed or rerouted tonight as crews work to clear the channel.
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Catcarcins
Dow
Welland
Joe
Hon D Cattlejohn Ties With Horace Creelny in New York Tribune
The Hon D Cattlejohn has tied Horace Creelny of a ttw York Tribune for Whely uttered pending the late election. The report appears in the Picpin Dev 6 bulletin, labeling 008 and dated Dew 6.
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Oowwao
Dew
D.cattlejohn
Horace Creelny
Ttw
York Tribune
Last Night's Report from War Torn District
Fragmented OCR text reports a turmoil event in a raion area with references to last night’s incidents. Names and places are unclear, but mentions disruption and a scene described with multiple garbled terms. The snippet hints at casualties or damages and a tense, unsettled situation.
Fragmented political commentary from early 20th century note
The text shows garbled reflections on union, elections, and potential moves by leaders. It hints at presidential actions and regional responses but remains obscured and lacks clear events or identifiable figures.
Arrival of the Canadian steamer and Napolitan updates
Reports detail the arrival of the Canadian steamer and discuss Italian and Austrian campaigns around Naples. London dispatches note Bourbon troop movements, naval actions, and the approach to Grate in Italy. The news also covers cotton and commodity prices in Liverpool and Manchester, with general market dullness and occasional shifts.
Phelps proposes ten million Treasury poles to ease government finances
Washington reports that Mr. Phelps proposes issuing ten million Treasury poles to relieve the government's financial embarrassment. The measure awaits the Treasury Secretary's finances report and committee decisions. Edwin R. Reynolds of New York was seated in place of Burrows. Debate on the Homestead bill aligns with President vetoes and Southern opposition.
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Phelps
Secretary of the Treasury
Edwin RB
Raynolde
New York
Anogeanir
Burrows
Lentedselon
Southers
Biates
Electoral College Fire Disrupts Capitol Meeting
On December 5 at the Capitol a fire broke out as Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin were confirmed by the Electoral College. About one hundred volumes burned in the Library of the Assembly Chamber while the building filled with smoke. Leonard Sweet was chosen chairman as the electors prepared to depart for Washington.
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United States
Hexico
Elsw
Capitol
A. King
Abraham Lincoln
Hannibs Hamlin
Assembly Chamber
Dalavurnia Secession News From California Chapter
Fragmentary text reports secession movement notes in California with unclear names and dates. The readable content hints at a political development and regional sentiment without full detail.
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Dalavurnia
Keanomr
Des. G. Atte
California
Pascaie
Disorder Flare Up Reported in Oregon Riots
Reports from Oregon describe a riot at night near Moy where white crowds clashed, injuries occurred, and later the mob was driven back before order was restored by authorities. The incident involved confrontations between white factions and led to temporary crowds dispersing.
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Oregon
Vietorl
Moy
State Convention for Upton Men Called in Taeaton
A state convention of all Upton men led by Com Stockton and Col Peter J. Clark is called for December in Tro ton to confer on measures deemed advisable during the Republic's crisis.
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Taeaton
Upton
Com. Stockton
Wm. C. Alexander
Gv. Veleo
Peter J. Clark
Insolvent Banks and Financial Notices Across States
Insolvent banks and financial entities are reported in multiple states including Michigan Delaware Maryland Baltimore and Alabama. The notices reference solvent banks, bank failures, and related actions by county and state authorities with mentions of commerce and regulation.
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Ik of Commerce
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Ora
Leverenor Oi
Hangster Banes
Aery County
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Eerty Dank
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Helii
Worth Eating Bank
Arten
Market Report From Chicago Amid Mixed Prices
Fragmented OCR text from CHICAGO MARKET section shows market activity with mentions of Jey Telkowara and Bons markets. unclear sales figures and store identifiers. Notes partial references to futures, bushels, and New York activity. content is damaged and hard to reconcile.
World imports and wheat shipments noted in ports report
A dispatch notes 1080 work wheat shipments and 2585 beel ho imports by canal as part of a broader port report. The text references world events and trade activity affecting shipments and transit.
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Wales
Rae Udler
Canul
Fragmentary Market Notes From an Unknown Page
A garbled OCR fragment mentions prices and items such as syrup and brandy, with scattered references to markets, weights, and locations. The text is noisy with many unreadable words and lacks coherent events or names.
Thanksgiving Dinner in Elmplace Church Feeds City Poor
The New York Times notes a Brooklyn Thanksgiving celebration at Elmplace Congregational Church led by Rev. M Bartlett. A dinner for the poor served over 2 000 people from 11 a m to 3 p m with 125 turkeys puddings pies and sauces. Women and children predominated as waiters and the scene drew praise for its orderly and generous management.
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New York Times
Ant Te Taent
Brooklyn
Elmplace
M. Bartlett
Carrie
Tose
Railroads and Eden Dreams in Arabian Aden Vision
A lengthy editorial fragment discusses railways reaching Eden like Aden on the Red Sea coast. It contrasts ancient myths with modern progress and cites Aden as a British port station amid growing steamship traffic. It cites Moses, Solomon, and Solyman era fortifications and notes the Prince of Wales return to England with praise for American experience and imperial unity.
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Eupirates
Philadelphia Ledger
Vigilantes execute kidnap suspects after territorial raid
A mob in the Territory rounded up residents accused of harassing Free State supporters. Twelve men formed a vigilance court and tried the captives. Russell Hinds was condemned to death and executed at 8 am on November 11 near Campbell's residence. Others were discharged upon leaving the Territory.
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Jordons
Thie Place
Hell
Moon City
Montgonwray
Bowesees
Montgomery
G. BR. Jamison
C Umnander
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Vome
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Free State
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Doye
Russell Hinds
Campbell
Greene Thall
Joe
Dr Bayes Expedition Among the Icebergs and Newsboys
An account from Burgeon Longshew of the Hayes Arctic Expedition describes iceberg sights near Liseoland and Omennak Fjord with ships, formations, and a becalmed period off Svorte Hook. A New York newsboy note details lodging houses, earnings, and routines for young messengers in winter nights.
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Albert
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Mer de Glace
Uoon Bight
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Sandergon
Stage Pay in Eight Weeks Tops Two Thousand
A brief survey shows leading stage performers earning around 61600 in eight weeks, with stars like Forrest and Wallack receiving high weekly sums. Other principals such as Can and Dyott at Winter Garden are listed with substantial yearly income, while many actors face reduced pay due to rising costs and lower admission prices.
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Oldime
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Union
James Buchanan
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Sinto
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Lester Wallack
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Dyott
Mra
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Ted el Merenta
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Garrick
Butterton
Maaden
Dowson
Oregon Correspondent Narrates Lane Beans Dinner Encounter
Oregon correspondent recounts Joe Lane's rounds in Washington and Oregon as he dines with old acquaintances. Lane courts favor with stories of the Mexican war, praises to Buchanan, and gifts of rare beans labeled Miss Smith's Semac, shaping political connections and local chatter.
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Department of Fine Arta
David Crockett
Joe
Washington City
Oregon
Jones
Congura
Jon
Washington
Mat
Aplaly
Aaid Joo
Vituala
Buchanan
Coming Compromise and Secession Threats in Lincoln Era
The piece argues that the North won the 1860 election fair and exposes Southern threats to secede if Personal Liberty acts are not repealed. It contends the South manipulated divisions to secure victory and warns that invoking secession would damage the Union and world opinion. The author cites W Y Reuters Tribune byline.
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Lecompton
Lincoln
Lees
Supreme Court
W. Y. Yrébune
Fugitive Slave Law constitutional doubts linger in North
The article argues the Fugitive Slave Law is unconstitutional, asserting that trials and habeas corpus safeguards belong to courts and that only federal commissions should decide fugitive cases. It notes partisan opinions, cites Crittenden, and emphasizes equal rights for white citizens amid tensions.
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North
Jory
United States
Crittenden
Gener
Fragmented Victorian Era Notes on Trials and Trials
The excerpt compiles scattered 19th century items including criminal convictions in England, a Virginia treasurer’s report with totals for the year, a note on Madame Rachel’s jewelry case, Wilkie Collins's Woman in White editions, a South Indian celebration account, a monument plan for William Wallace at Abbey Craig, gold mining nuggets in Omaha, and a Santa Clara racecourse endurance wager where J R Jos won a 150 mile ride in six hours thirty minutes.
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Rachel
New York
United States
Peitiage
Mr. Wilkie Collins
England
Bigland
Tsouth
Caroline
Leh Bowen
Georgia
Pierids
Magrath
Colcock
Conner
Abe
Wallace
Abbey Craig
Scotland
Boottiah
Sterling Bridge
Forth
Omaha Republican
Smith & Purmalee
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Cal
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Lincoln Cabinet talk and Kansas tension stir in Springfield
A correspondent from Springfield reports editors speculate on Lincoln's cabinet amid cautious tone. Western politicians Bates and Colfax press for posts while Lincoln remains noncommittal until after the Electoral College vote. A St Louis reaction cites Missouri militia chasing glory with whiskey and privates.
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Lincoln
Pereon
Counsil
Bilectoral College
Alowe
Edward Bates
Schuyler Colfax
Thas
Linguln
Kansas
Williams
Jim
William
St. Louis
Missouri
Governors of the Several States of the Unton
Fragmentary OCR lists names and titles of governors with garbled spelling and unreadable parts. The readable items include Anes Soave Conpecticuiy and Hackisham Daleere among others, suggesting a historical roster with misspelled names and unclear affiliations.
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Wiens
Post Offices Count and Disunion Denunciation Highlight 19th Century News
Washington dispatches in the New York Tribune report 38 408 post offices in the United States as of June 30. The North Carolina Standard attacks disunionists, vowing to resist all parties and defend the Federal Constitution against looting for power in a tense political landscape.
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New York
United States
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