Slavery Foes Rally Amid Kansas Crisis and Federal Power
A partisan critique argues that slaveholders manipulate law and executive power to spread slavery in free territories. It condemns violence in Kansas, urges Congress to block expansion, and warns that presidential influence may empower Atchison and Stringfellow. The piece stresses duty of free soil allies to resist and uphold universal freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orci
Kansas
Atchisons and Stringfellows
Friends of Freedom
United States
Kaunna
Fae
Congress
Kanena
Pierce
Shannon
Kaunas
Ren
Kanens
E¢A
Yaekees
Kane
Cass
Washington Update on Forty-Fifth Ballot No Speaker
From Washington dated December 11 1855 details a forty first ballot where Banks receives 107 votes and Richard 74. A forty second ballot shows Banks at 100 with Richard gaining. Mentions son 755 Fuller and Dh GW in terse ledger style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks
Richard
Son
Fuller
Capt Walker Dominates Nicaragua Crisis and Almanac Praise
A 1856 notice discusses Captain Walker and Nicaragua’s politics while endorsing the Illustrated Annual Register of Rural Affairs and Cultivator Almanac. It highlights Walker’s control, fragile independence prospects, and U.S. recognition, then extols the almanac and the Micuiah Farne publication as valuable farming resources worth the 25 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Nica
Tagua
Cwest
Bia
Tresson
United States
Nicaragua
Terminus
Kansas Affaire in Congress Resolution Inquired
Senator Hale offered a resolution of inquiry to learn if the Executive ordered suppression of Kansas troubles. The Detroit Democrat and Inquirer says the aim was to lend pretexts to shield national honor and good faith. The report notes Colman G of Missouri slain a free soil settler and then fled, leaving settlers exposed to violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hale
Kansas
Detroit Democrat and Inquirer
Fie
Friends of National Honor
United States Senate
Colman
Missouri
X Pick
Fragmented Reelings From Murky Financial and Rail News
An eclectic mix discusses the Manhattan Company’s stability, with praise from financial observers and a 1654 epigraph of strong performance. It recounts a Detroit local board reference trio, a burglary at a household, and humorous notes on Burton and various engravings. It closes with projected rail road moves in Michigan, including Grand Rapids Indiana lines and Adrian to Ypsilanti plans, plus Detroit Monroe Toledo links and a Saginaw to Batille Creek route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids Herald
Grand Rapids
Indiana Company
Jonesville
Ann Arbor
Michigan
Tecumech
Jackson
Adrian
Ypsilanti
Detroit
Railway Route Proposals Include Port Huron to Corunna Plan
The document outlines several proposed rail routes and connections. Notable mentions include a line between Port Huron and Corunna, a link from Chatham in Canada toward Contabs Michin via St Clair, and a coastward route from Grid Rapids to Grand Traverse. Gale Hives near St Olivier area referenced as a location of note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Huron
Corunna
Bombardment talk and European diplomacy update
A long dispatch from Halifax reports Allied plans to bombard the North side of Sebastopol as winter quarters are prepared. News covers naval movements in the Baltic and Black Sea, Prussian mediation with Russia, Turkish affairs, and the Pope’s status, with details on ships, troops, and tensions across Europe and Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sardinia
Crimea
Sebastopol
Marinopol
Ben of Azoff
Wrangle
Yonikale
Allica
Eupatoria
Asia
Kars
Owmor Pacho
Okum
Dundas
Borgos Bay
Baltic
London Post
Times
Canrobert
Sweden
Denmark
Africa
Russia
Ns Rosela
Prisaia
Berlin
PR Rea Rt Pom
Turkey
Constantinople
Christiane
He Cezar
St. Petersburgh
Guear Burraix
Henry Laboneliere
Manchester
Penocalo
France
Paris
Onto
Cherbourg
Saragossa
Copenhagen
Mekel
Gesxee
Otho
U.S
Arcadia Institute Admonishes Daughters Education
A midwestern notice extols a new institution offering a full course of study in female education led by Prof. He, A proficient faculty including a Holyoke graduate, with strong moral and religious aims. The article praises the location and the village as an ornament and urges parents to enroll daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
Atreola Po
Bindidge
He AL Pivive
Enone
Pieres
Ho Hias
Mt. Holyoke
Masaachusetts
Det. Tribune
Spateh
Intel Tanivernd
Wmke
Stotter
Giles
Nes
DR. 4
Sage
Manhattan
Life Insurance
New. York
Marshal
F Perrin Mills
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Washington
Teleghath
Devon
Cotte
Micuiaas Farnes
Calhoun
Manhattan’ Company
Board of References
Svo
Leviann
Suntan Conant
A. Tracey Howe
Pieréa
Bir. Burton
Artiot
Thinneries
Spoonbill
Major Miggin
Mr Chéeke
Europe
Jonathan
B. A. Dat
Beekman Street
New York
America
Halifax
Sebasto
Ai. Ie
Peeat Provoly Kowo
Ague Care
Rogers
Rome
Reacus
Thor
Tan
Livestone
Canemanaova
EPA
Evening ‘Post
Napoleon
Franco
James Clarke
Simos Clarke
U. Staten
Caunda
Baldwin & Co
Lata J. Bryan
Rochester
N.Y
Sydek, Marahal
C. M. Fitch
New-York
Diddie
Gum Ua Howes
Ataa
Porson
Dresring
C. V. Ore
Pea Hyde
Manhall
Chesseman
Dheir
Vasarim
Havin
Marne
Nat Fenelio
Butler & Engl
Butler & Ergl
Raviel E
Perrin
Lampre
Wilder
Labau
Goonrick
Marshall
Express
Berty
Comstock & Son
Expoundar
Avery
Wien Weex
Inca
American Express
Coqk & Co's
Manila
Waldo & Wood
Waluo & Wood
Rio
Butler & Eggleston
Court House
Eggleston
Ladice Peterskam
Bi Slanwla
Nat Zecall
Leo
Fisi
Butler & Egglese
B. & Egglestons
Butler & Paulton
Crookery
Butler & Hoglretoss
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