Washington in turmoil over Senate actions and impeachment talk
Washington activity intensifies as the Senate debates the Navy appropriation and other measures in an extraordinary session. Reports say Sherman plans impeachment moves against the President amid discussion of Indian treaties and possible war.
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Odemiion
Sharnono
House
Sis Ar Yulee
P. O. Committee
Ohio
Senate
The
Herald
Washington
Sherman
Pach Horn
Legislative activity in Senate and House passes amid turmoil
The Senate approved acts amending mutuals law and county affairs in Scioto and Sinking counties, authorizing borrowing and jail funding, with the House approving a companion bill on city and village organization. A sine die adjournment motion and debates on library law, militia discipline, agricultural fairs, and Cubs acquisition followed, amid lively parliamentary maneuvering and a tabled per diem claim.
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Senate
Scioto County
Sisking County
Linde
House
Blair
Brooke
Finefrock
Congress
Harrison
Slidall
Br. Bagaly
Limes
Cuba
Oth
Confused Telegram From New Orleans on War Views
A New Orleans dispatch reports conflicting views on war aims regarding Tennessee and Vera Cruz. It notes English and allied naval presence to protect lives, mentions Miramon with thousands of troops, and cites ministers of relations and war. The message references the Saratoga and capital safety concerns amid ongoing tensions.
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Philadelphia
New Orleans
Tennessee
Vera Crow
Miramon
Seamonta
Castilla
Saratoga
Murder at Washington Prompts Civil War Time Conspiracy
Washington tragedy unfolds as Hon. Daniel E. Sickles of New York City shoots in Lafayette Square after learning of his wife Maria Sickles affair with Gen. James S. Key. He surrenders, a coroner's inquest returns a verdict, and the case becomes a defining Washington society scandal with renewed political tensions.
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Washington
Daniel E. Bickles
M. C
New York City
Barton K S
Columbia
Lafayane Square
Key
Washinton
Sielles
Mr. Sickles
Miss Bagioli
New York
Doubtlow
Mr. Key
Congress
Sickles
Bickles
Portien
Mr. Kay
Fifth Street
EK. Street
Mrs. Sickles
Kay
Indy
Othe Kiting
N.Y
Fremont Journal Chisago Election Quiet and Lopsided Victory
The Chicago city election results are reported as smooth with the Republican ticket winning by about a 1000 vote majority. The council stands 14 Republicans and 6 Democrats. The Fremont Journal discusses Governor race hints naming J. P. Buckland of Fremont as a gubernatorial possibility and urges favorable editorial support from Northwestern state papers.
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Chisago
Chicago
Votith
Council
Halph P. Huckland
Buoxtain
Mr. B
Milan Free Press
Fob
Don Governon
Fremont Journal
Cranvassing
Sandusky Register
Two Gamblers Threaten Nations in Cuban Crisis
A hostile broadside denounces Louis Napoleon and James Buchanan as two gamblers risking France and the United States for party advantage over Cuba. The piece laments political decay, urges putting statesmen ahead of politicians, and condemns naval contracts and patronage while predicting imminent political failure and calls for accountability.
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Louis Napoleon
France
Europe
James Buchanan
United States
Napoleon i
Buchanan
Cuba
Congresas
Quba
Democrat Party
Washington
Opposition to Democratic rule outlined in 1860 platform
A Washington letter summarizes John M. Batt’s remarks opposing the Buchanan administration and urging unity of the entire opposition. Platform points include opposing foreign and domestic policies, supporting home industry, building a Pacific railroad, citizenship rights with voting limits, limiting executive power, and labeling the Democrats the “imposition party.” Also notes doubts about Judge Taney or McLean resignations and various tariff and treasury note issues. Steamboat Princess Explosion kills 200 aboard near Baton Rouge. scene reports and later casualty updates from New Orleans.
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John
Dati
Buchanan
Pacific
Cuba
Mexico
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Conrad Point
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Mississippi
The Kauss Prisoners At Pintge City Trial Set For March
The Leavenworth Timers report late intelligence from Doyy in jail at Pintte City that the Kauss Prisoners are better treated and enjoy prison comforts. Their trial is scheduled for March 14. Kansas Attorney General Davis, appointed by Gov. Medary under a Territory law, acts as counsel for the prisoners and is expected to zealously represent the Territory.
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Leavenworth
Doyy
Pintte City
Davis
Kansas
Medary
Times
The Kidnappers Indicted in Wellington Rescue Case
The Grand Jury of Lorain County indicted Anderson Jennings Jacob Lowe Samuel Davis and R P Mitchell for attempting to kidnap John Rice in the Wellington rescue case. The report mentions plans to raise constitutional questions in Ohio courts and potential reference to the Dred Scott decision. Also noted is Major political commentary from John Minor Botts at a Richmond convention and a Cleveland arrest involving counterfeit money totaling about 12,000 dollars, with officers from multiple towns aiding the seizure.
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Lorain County
Elgria
Ohio
Cleveland
J. Webb
Salt
Columbiana County
York Tate
Pion & Yat of
Avon
Gold rush doubts and Ohio alternative paths in 19th century debate
The piece questions rushing to Pike's Peak for gold amid uncertain profits and high costs, noting past California failures and speculative reports. It argues for staying in Ohio to pursue practical labor and self-improvement, warning against moral and financial risks of the goldfields while endorsing local remedies and civic matters.
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California
Knnans
Pike's Peak
Bose
Ohio
Proceedings in Common Pleas Court at Sandusky
The February term presided by Hon. F Tavvon disposed several cases. Verdicts awarded damages to plaintiffs in two actions for personal injury and slander, one land dispute favored the defendant, and a forged note case resulted in a verdict for the defendant after examining signatures and forgery evidence. The term adjourned with court rulings and filings summarized.
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Common Pleas
F.tavvon
Jacon Waren
Silvey
Stanley
Sandusky City
Beaugrand
Fremont
Tilden
Geo. W. Click
Eaq
Mosere, Turtle & Son
Jno. 1
Greene, Esq
Geo
Waggoner
Moosrs
Avosto Tronis
Jims Morrowart
Thorpe
Morecraft
Justice Fenn
Clyde
Fenn
Hoyt
Samuel Buchanan
Graham
Nelson Hoyt
Alex. Graham
Geo. W. Jinks
Asid Buchanan
T. R. Strong
Norwalk
Strong
Buchanan
Defendan
Ecaerea Eaenrio
Defsodank
Budinlay
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Heb
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S. Loute
Joneph
Tie Fees Ander
Platis
Tee Gourt
Fremont, Ohio
Isaac M. Endl, Biiter
Secretary of the Navy
Sherman Investigating Committee
Navy
Navy Yard
Thi
Momber ‘ Board
Ayerly
United States District Court
Taney
JuneLean
Jai McLean
Lince
Washington Een
Breckenridge
Conesee
Northwest
Washin
Zrilune
Slidell
Mason
Treasury
John Minor Botts
Richmond
Wax
Somat
Warwad
Ind
Atrago Manns
Sara
Lacompton Democracy
Illinois
Bissall
Peaden
Connor
Samad
Qlaveland
J.B
Dowya
Wire
Cawriano
Fremont Mills
Downs & CO
Alto
Watra
Cork
Deliceret
Fremont Wits
Maret & Downs & CH
Tod
Eale Ty Downe & Co
Merch
Milt
WE & Cor Mill
Anne Eee
Toledo & Wabash Railway
Toledo
Fort Warne
Pets
Logan
Perndons
Ams Lingeoeport
Hild P. M
Tuilinyothe
Remeidie Wertil
State Line
la Cite
Pthiete
Tention Peng
Wayne
Oieaee Malond
Willy
Tel
Ken Athany
Salon
Tolono
Wheenter
Time Central
Springtiel
Leni
Alfoo
Olen I K
Kavterurl
Yalda
Petro
Cleveland Aid Verbeke
Thenagh Beuip
Bae
Burrows
W. Raetynis
Geer, Srp
Edill
Wemdie
Raul Aatade
Fephevte
Wall County
Berth
Toreblp
Lee Meray
Lami
Deliarn
Aga Thay Pheow
Ina
East
Wheat Hall
Santos City
Hutereat
Norton Russell
Rardion
Charis Naker
Nicthtlan
Maiynoll
Deerachel
Eald Kewte
Marek
Furl
Marely
Pisasian
É&C
Mammoth Hardware Store
Batts’ Block
Canfield. & Brother
James Ht
Perenne
Thie Lerreee
Sepe Tye
Ranen Wiens
Nat F. Cormelt
Renady
M.Y. Wiy
Coton
Arknow
America
Saning Co
Artisake
Dlocuer
Owe Halt
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