Presidential Candidates and Post Office Theft Tale
An 1800s era column recounts a Senate anecdote about presidential contenders and a judge’s vacancy, followed by a Hartford to New Haven mail theft case. Local baggage-master Smith is arrested after officers recover stolen letters, drafts, and about $30,000 in valuables from his desk and baggage room.
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Houston
Muskog
Connecticut
Peters
Virgie de Carolina
Hatter
Ilanoia
Gil
Ponce
Legisla
Captain Waters
Teet
Deat
Justices of the Peace
Ivery
New Haven Journal and Courier
Mar. Romentius
Anrestor
Post Office Department
Hartford
R Ar Smith
New Haven
Springfield
Borth
Smith
Holbrook
Chayelst
Bridge
New York
Hurock
Springfield Road
Terrible boiler explosion at Fales and Gay’s factory
March 2 incident in Hantrono reports a steam boiler blast at Fales and Gay's car factory destroying the blacksmith shop and engineer's room. Over 100 workers were inside. nine were killed instantly with seven more dying later and many injured. Rescue efforts followed as a coroner was summoned. Estimated total loss about 30000 dollars.
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Porrible
Martford
Park
Hantrono
Fales d& Gay
The Curse of Political Ambition in Congress
A Boston Herald opinion piece laments rising political intrigue in Congress. It argues ambitious legislators derail national interests for presidency aims, transforming Congress into an arena for presidential maneuvering and corrupt projects.
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Congress
Boly
Lenge
Legiala
Boston Herald
A New Suggestion on Political Manipulation in Boston
A Boston writer outlines a plan to pressure Nebraska lawmakers by sending a strong delegation from every free state to Washington. They would monitor Representatives, expose buyable votes, auction off influence, and push for higher vote prices. The piece cites a mother’s fragmentary account about a grim scene and a grim outlook on political corruption.
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Boston Commonwealth
Nebraska
Washington
Slavery Agitation and Nebraska Bill Debate
The paper argues repeal of the Missouri Compromise will not quiet slavery agitation and predicts continued political realignments. It cites southern voting patterns, fears on Wilmot Proviso, and the likelihood of anti slavery sentiment in non slaveholding states influencing future nominations. Also notes local drunkenness, Uncle Tom's Cabin performance, and European war tremors.
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Houston
Texas
John Bell
Tennessee
New York
Christain Advocate
Union
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North
United States
United States Bank
Sub-Treasury
Che Struggle is Over Pugh Elected Senator
Corumuun March 4 1854 reports G E Pugh won eighty votes with J R Kokly sixteen Chane ten Schenk one and three blanks. The piece endorses Pugh as best for the party and country while urging loyalty and pledges to party lines amid heated rhetoric about eroding political ideals.
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Pugh
Corumuun
G.E. Pugh
J. R. Kokly
Chane
Schenk
Blank
Four Days Later From Europe War News Summary
Telegraph reports confirm rising breadstuffs and wheat price gains. 3000 troops embarked from Liverpool as Greek insurrection grows with 5000 in Epirus Macedonia and Thessaly. France mobilizes 100000 for Italian frontier. Russians bombard Rustehuk as Polish Legion joins Sultan. Britain electrified for war with four powers ready for action.
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Ype
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Epirus
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Thessalonia
France
Austria
Rustehuk
Tia
Britain
Constantinople
Buchanan
Notable Speakers Named for Nebraska Convention in Columbus
The list for the March twenty second Nebraska Convention in Columbus includes Hon. Thos Ewing of Lancaster Ohio Hon D K Cartter of Massillon Ohio Hon S P Chase U S Senate Hon John Hale New York City Thos Corwin Lebanon Ohio Hon H H Benton Missouri Hon Bellamy Bierer Cincinnati Ohio Hon Jacob Brickhoff Mansfield Ohio and Senators Seward Wade Both parties voices appear while a hostile tone targets Doug and associates urging opposition to their alleged plot.
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Columbus
Thos. Ewing
Lancaster
Ohio
D. K. Cartter
Massilon
P. [ Chase
U.S. Senate
John ] Hale
New York
Ci Lon
Thos. Corwin
Lebanon
H. Benton
Missouri
Bellamy Bierer
Cincinnati
Jxcob
The Spoils of Victory Belong to the Victors Debate
A political essay argues against applying the phrase The spoils of victory belong to the victors to suffrage. It recounts Jeffersons stance on universal suffrage, warns that punishing voters for their choices threatens freemen rights, and cites Tammany Society and Northern origins of the maxim.
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Jefferson
Freeman
United States
Americ
Thomas Jefferson
Jefferaun
Balimore
Nsarc
Tammany Society
Monticallo
Baltimore
Mr. J
German Cincinnati meeting denounces Nebraska bill on slavery
Fremont Germans condemn Douglas proposed Nebraska bill as opening new territory to slavery and violating the Constitution and Missouri Compromise. They praise Ohio Senators, urge unity to oppose slavery, and call on Ohio Legislature to declare its views. Senator Douglas is faulted for his stance.
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Cincinnati
Nebraska
Nevnaska
Tur Genstaxa
Rusav
Messra
Saat
Srossmers Ter
Reway
Genus
Genwra
Heuser
U. S. Journal
Douglas
United States
America
Ohio
Friends of Liberty
Murder in New York Saloon Fatal New Assault
Early today in New York a young man named John Wilson entered Henry Digmyers grocery and liquor store. A heated dispute led Wilson to stab Digmyer in the heart, killing him instantly in a brutal, unprovoked assault at the counter.
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New York
John Wilkson
Henry Digmyers
Wilson
Do Not Let Infidelity Breed Moral Decay
A cautionary editorial urges married readers to reject jealousy and infidelity. It warns against revenge fantasies such as contracting smallpox to infect a spouse, calling such acts monstrous and dangerous to the home. The piece urges couples and individuals to avoid lustful thoughts and moral corruption to protect families.
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Toledo Blade
Seabury
Squatter Sovereignty and the Nebraska Bill Debate
The piece argues the Nebraska bill fails to grant territorial voters power to ban slavery, asserting authority rests with the President appointed Governor and Judges. It claims the measure undermines local institutions and rights, while noting congressional actions and debates on capital punishment and temperance, with references to Athens and Ohio State Journal.
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Nebraska Bill Passage Sparks Heated Senate Debate
In Congress on March 3, the Nebraska bill dominated proceedings with memorials against it in the Senate. Mr. Bell spoke after third reading as Mr. Stuart and Mr. Douglas clashed over amendments. Stuart’s modification, supported by Badger, was adopted by a 35 to 10 vote amid a tense exchange.
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Important from Havana and Nebraska Bill Action End Gardiner Trial
Reports from Havana note the Nebraska Bill passage after a long Senate session. The Gardiner case jury found the defendant guilty after 22 hours deliberation, with sentence set at ten years in prison and execution stayed pending appeal. Coroner's inquest opened into a possible cave death with uncertain cause. The Havana dispatch also mentions the Curlew bringing news on seizure of the Black Warrior and border enforcement actions.
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Norris
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Yeas
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Maron
Curlew
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Washington
J. St. Giddings
Nebraska and Kansas bill altered before final passage
Debates reference squatter sovereignty with a title change to a bill for government of Nebraska and Kansas. Mentions votes and absences among Southern and Northern factions, resolutions from Massachusetts and Missouri alike, and remarks by Mr Cana. Also notes United States Consul at Trieste rejection by Austria over inter national understanding concerns.
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Menara
Dovur
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Foor
Sewanp
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Wane
Sam. Hovstox
Texas
Joan Burt
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Suaven
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Barut
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Mattony
Aux
Pieues
Cooren
Evenerr
Wsent
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Kanens
Cana
San. Reg
Wasarsorom
Appleton
Massachusetts
Fuller
Nebraska
House
Richardson
United States
Trieste
Europe war updates and grain prices drift amid naval mobilization
News from New York reports ships sailing toward Turkey and rising naval activity in London and the Baltic. Declines in breadstuffs follow reports of war preparations, with Cunard steamers and East India ships diverted to military use. Paris Times notes French peace hopes while British debates on the Eastern question continue.
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