Siege News From Sebastopol and London Dispatches
May reports from Armival of the Baltic describe ongoing bombardment around Sebastopol with large Russian fortifications and heavy Allied casualties. News from Vienna Paris and London covers parliamentary actions, budget approval, and a narrowly averted assassination attempt on the Emperor of France in Paris.
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John Russel
London
Drouyn de L. Hays
Vienna
Paris
Prussia
Eith
Sebastopul
Crimea
Danube
John Hassall
Russell
Stratford de Redcliffe
Constantinople
Mehemet Ali
Canrobert
Keil
Ches
Tseir
John Burgoyne
Toebuck
Derby
Sheffield
Imperialists Reclaim Shanghai Amid Severe Chinese Turmoil
Dispatches from Shanghai report Imperialist forces retaking the city on the night of the 17th ult during the Chinese New Year period. Rebels are scattered across quarters, with foreign escapees and Canton collaborators noted. Imperial troops march on Napkin and Chiokiang while Powhatan reaches Shanghai with Japan intel. news also covers Niphon quake damage, Canton victory, and ongoing unrest affecting prices and conscription fears across regions.
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Shanghai
USA
Woosung
Tresehery
Canton
Lew
la Joarne d
Napkin
Chiokiang
United States
Japan
Niphon
Chosaca
Jeddo
Diana
Pontiatin
Tradi
Whampoa
Ssnchow
Case of Col. Kinner before Judge Kane in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on May 21 Judge Kane heard Col. Kinney's bail appeal. Dallas urged a bail reduction and speedy trial, presenting affidavits including a steamship owner asserting no armaments or powder aboard and the voyage aimed at colonization. Damages are set at 31,200 per day for delay. hearing in New York was discussed and jurors were called for the term. The case paused to resume later this afternoon.
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Philadelphia
Col. Kinner
Kane
Dallas
United States
Col Kinney
New York
New Advertisements and Political Rhetoric in Fremont Journal
Local ads promote spring goods hardware and services while the May 2 1855 issue attacks the Sag Nichts faction. It accuses Atchison supporters and Missouri allies of anti liberty plots, citing Parkville Luminary and the Missouri Compromise abrogation as proof.
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Olmsted
D. Botts d& Co
Canfield 4 Brother
A. S. Hatfield Watch Maker
Democrat
Atchison
Missouri
Lawters
Rcs
Sag Nichts
Parks
Parkville
Kansas
Democrat Labors
Wom
Liquor trials and Wyandot citizenship noted in brief
Liquor charges against W. Reco and A. J. Hare resulted in discharge after examinations before Justices J Yourkuay and Youxw:xix. Joux Sourix trial set for Monday. A Treaty with Wyandot Indians grants citizenship and US territorial jurisdiction in Kansas. Sing Sing Herald reports a four pound baby weighing at birth one pound fourteen ounces.
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W. Reco
J. Yourkuay
A.J. Hare
Youxw
Joux Sourix
Sing | Sing Herald
People must choose freedom versus slavery in coming elections
The piece urges readers to consider measures that affect Ohio pockets but stresses the paramount issue of human rights and freedom. It denounces slavery, condemns pro slavery politicians, and warns that without unity for liberty, Ohio may face slaveholding power in Washington and juries. It also notes dangers to free speech and education under slaveholding influence. The passage laments public passivity and calls voters to act as co-sovereigns in a national crisis.
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Ohio
United States
Washington City
Bourn
Wisconsin
Washington
Jonx C. Srexeen
Kansas
Albany
New York
Nebraska
Minor
Ciffe
Tarmons
Girmaness
Lance
Union
Sandusky County
Canal repairs near June allow Milwaukee boats to pass
The Dayton Journal notes the Miami canal break should be repaired by June, enabling boat passage amid fine weather and promising crops. A Cincinnati report details Elijah Williams of Barnesville North Carolina dying upon arrival with eight enslaved people, his estate bequeathed to them. the incident raises questions about manumission and estate transfer in a border case.
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Miami Canal
Cincinnati
Elijah Willimms
Barnesville
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State Treasurer Candidate Gilson Questioned
Journal readers discuss WMN Gilson’s qualifications for State Treasurer. Gilson, of Venain? Tam, is described as president of a rail road company and bank, and brother-in-law to the current treasurer Joax Barson. A Republican correspondent warns such ties may handicap a successful campaign.
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Wmn
H.gilson
Enrgon
Gina
Dank
Jovn
See and Flowers for the School House
Letters discuss improving school grounds with shade trees and flowers. A correspondent from Kilnbury, Portage Co, describes moving the school house onto an acre, planting forty trees, and urging reader participation. Ohio Cultivator editors urge spring planting and student involvement. Also noted is A P Stone denying Know Nothing ties and urging peace in Republican ranks.
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Ohio
Messus
Burrons
Gyo
B. Srnsox
Kilnbury
Portage Co
Durling
Northern Press Demands Southern Stand Against Slavery Policy
In a heated clash over Missouri politics and the Nebraska bill, Northern editors urge Southern allies to openly repudiate the growing push for popular sovereignty. They insist Northern and Southern factions must choose sides to defend national doctrine and Southern rights, signaling a potential split in party loyalties. A later item notes Dip-At Yuba City, Calif, near the end.
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Texas
Lowg
Nebraska
Albany Argus
Missouri
Kansas
North
Diplomatic Mediation Rumors in European Crisis
The memo outlines a proposed US mediation between belligerents with a cabinet circle aware of secret talks. It notes potential commissioners Van Buren Tyler Fillmore and preparations to meet in Europe, while noting England France and Russia may back peace terms. Reports describe Russian military buildup and widespread unrest near Ukraine amid a looming showdown.
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New York
van Daren
Congress
Lonondon
Paris
Vienna
van Buren
Italy
London
Louis Napole
Fillmore
Europe
Court of St. James
Palmerston
England
France
Spain
Cuba
United States
Austria
Prussia
Valley Fair Plans and Buildings Approval by State Board
The State Board of State Agaice and Executive Committee approve plans for the Valley Fair structures including Power Hall 69 by 100 feet, Floral Hall, Farm Products buildings, tents for exhibits, a 500 yard circumference Roadsters and Blood Horses ring, and ample pens for cattle and sheep. A. Tyler of Columbus was named to supervise erection to be completed by September first. Admission and exhibitor rules outline tickets, fees, and free passes for committee members.
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State Board of State Agaice
Costas
Eerie
Cedindittee
Messrs. Worthington
Waddle
Mechanics
Ee Andalls
Rees Boo
Desuildings
É&C
A. Tyler
Columbus
Sprague
Political threats and press attacks across Missouri and Kansas
A late May dispatch reports Geo Park accusing Atchison and Stringfellow of forming a secret se set to enforce slavery expansion in Kansas and Missouri. Threats target Whig and Benton presses, with destruction of Kansas City hotels and Lawrence presses. Park sought federal protection. no reply. Also notes Captain John A. Webber death, a Canadian flour shipwreck near Oswego, and legal cases in Ipswich.
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Chicago
Geo. Park
St. Louis Democrat
Atchison
Missouri
Whig
Benton
Kansas City
Lawrence
Sarton
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