Repudiation and fraud in state contracts debate
A heated legislative confrontation analyzes fraud in canal and state contracts. Speakers condemn apparent schemes involving Hamlin and Cooper Shaldinger partners, urge repudiation to protect the treasury, and compare with New York canal cases. Legal doctrine on agent authority and public fiduciary duties feature prominently, with calls for legislative action over court-led remedies.
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Forrer
Hamlin
Tot
Pronover
Mr. Hamlin
Cooper
Shaldinger& Co
Franklin
Mike
Ranklin
Alec Story
Story
United States Court
Lee
Monroe de Phorston
Cranch
Whl Ag
General Assembly
Board of Public Works
Treasury
New York
Ohio
Shold Pro
Democratic Party
Columbus & Sandusky
House of Representatives
Medary
United States
John W. Allen
Gov. Wood
Allen
Tearing up the corrupt tree of power in state politics
A speech in Columbus denounces the Republican party’s reliance on cast-off political deals and calls for decisive action to purge corruption. The speaker brands the party as rooted in human rights and accuses rivals of betraying public trust. He warns against half measures and urges energetic policy to save the state and party. An appended Kansas update notes Governor Gerry’s resignation and border incidents.
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Wu Pal Hely
Colambus
Brazec
Blican Party
Speaker Banks
Republican Party
Tts
Geary's Successor a Slaveholder in Kansas Tale
A Kansas narrative recounts Governor John W. Geary resigning Lecompton. He details Pro-Slavery violence by border ruffians, lack of U.S. support, and judicial opposition. He cites the murder of Boffum Hayes, a crippled man seeking mercy, killed after pleading innocence.
Governor Claims Legal Ban on Hayen and Proslavery Plot
The Governor recounts a proslavery plot tied to Sherrard’s death in the legislature hall, detailing confrontations, shootings, and alleged mail interference. He argues a slavery Constitution looms in Kansas under a Russian Legislative act, urging renewed free labor efforts in the North after Hayes’s release.
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Hayen
Sherrard
Atates
Legissature
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Shepperd
Sheppard
Jones
Jonas
Sherard
Republican
McLain
Surveyor-General
Gibon
Kansa
Friends of Free Labor
North
Hayes
Abi Geno
Geary and Kansas outrages stir national reactions
In a contested anti slavery debate accounts from Kansas accuse pro slavery factions of mob violence and murders. The St Louis Democrat features Gov Geary and private secretary statements denying embellishment and pledging truth to the record amid Border Ruffian disputes.
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Kansas
Geary
Kanos
St. Louis Democrat
Mangas
Gov. Geary
Washington Mayoral Appointments Discussion with the President
Washington report notes Sickles and Houck among New York figures meeting the President about city and state appointments. A Maryland delegation joined a large crowd seeking access, while the President explained he would hear all separately as Cabinet members would soon convene. He indicated Gov Geary’s resignation effective the 20th and warned time limits hindered access. Reports on hotel illnesscases including BF. Butherp of Lowell and Gore Gifford, with arsenic detected in stomach contents. Hon. Robert Hall may not recover from illness.
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Kansas
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Lecompton
Washington
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East
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Pieros
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U.S. Army
Treasury
United States
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Fle
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Jim
Mantoroe
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Gov
BF. Butherp
Lowell
Mas
Gore
Gifford
Eee
Xaip Oy
New York
Merald
Cresee Geary
McMullen
Virginia
Appointment rumors for Geary’s stead unsettled
The New York Tribune reports no appointment has been announced for Geary’s successor. Fayette McMullen of Virginia has been suggested but will not be chosen. Woodson, currently Secretary of the Territory, is described as Border Ruffian and may remain governor ex officio for now.
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New York Tribune
Geary
Fayette McMullen
M. D
Virginia
Woodson
Souie
Jeff
Davis
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Dred Scott
Scott
Homren
Cleveland Herald
Congress
Free States
United States
Ohio Senate Debates Slavery Preamble Resolution
In a Friday Senate session Senator Kelly offered a preamble and resolution urging inquiry into preventing slavery's introduction into Ohio. Supporters invoked liberty and anti slavery sentiments, while opponents urged patience awaiting the Court's decision. The measure passed 24 to 6.
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Ohio
Supreme Court
Senate
Kelly
Walleneas
Supreme Court of the United States
Dred Scott
Wirerras
Kelley
North
Matthews
Marsh
Toledo
Bank of New Castle Scandal Rattles Town Officials
In a murky excerpt the Bank of New Castle faces scrutiny as unknown figures allegedly fleece the institution. The text hints at a tense scene with local men of standing, a suspected scheme, and possible public concern over losses and accountability.
Geary resignation accepted in southern political shift
Washington dispatch reports Geary's resignation accepted and a distinguished Southern statesman appointed to a high party post. Telegraphic reports from Honesdale Pennsylvania confirm Gow Geary's replacement and the broader realignment affecting the Southern leadership.
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Washington Dispatch
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Honesdale
Pennsylvania
Gow
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