Slavery Debates and Postal Reform Emerge in Congress
In Marrball Michigan editorials discuss Congress slow progress on slavery compromise and California. Gen Taylor’s plan favored to restore harmony while Texas Rep Rusk proposes cheap postage to ease mail load. The piece attacks high letter taxes and calls for postage to cover only necessary government expenses.
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California
Senate
Compromise Committee of Thirteen
Clay
South
Taylor
Gen. Rusk
Texas
Maine
Post Office Department
United States
Congress
Constituenta
Californians Return to Health Amid Emigrant Hardships
A St Joseph date letter notes several migr ant companies arriving and others delayed. Cholera smallpox and fevers strike migrants, with deaths noted daily. Prices for outfits rise yet travel over plains continues. A Detroit Tribune note supports extending voting rights to colored citizens, endorsing gradual probation for those born outside the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
St. Joseph
Henjs
Tlays
C. W. Lusk and Company
Hunt
Gallup
Plattner
Hink
Mavehiall
Eams
Ventriloquism and magic exhibition at Marshall House
Sianon Barre showcased ventriloquism and magic to a large audience at Marshall House on Monday evening with strong applause. Signor Blitz performed with canary birds, then departed for Chicago promising another show in two or three weeks. The piece notes the entertainment value and humor amid political commentary in the local Freeman paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sianon Barre
Marshall House
Signor Blitz
Blitz
Chicago
Ees
Temperance Fight Spurs Action Across Counties
A Detroit Tribune style appeal urges renewed energy against temperance apathy with Sons and Daughters leading the charge. It cites Calhoun county union ticket issues, corrects Free Man misstatements, and notes female fundraising for public works as evidence of local activism, while a New York dinner toast highlights California as a golden future.
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New York
Caplelaturey
Notdinata USA
Notices from The Sarmosy Evenso Post and varied periodicals
Fragmentary notices praise The Sarmosy Evenso Post as a leading Philadelphia literary paper and advertise multiple periodicals. Highlighted items include The American Review of May, U S. Railroad Gas and Steamcast Journal descriptions, and Gasnau's Magazine with engravings and subscription details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evenso Post
Deacon & Peterson
Philadelphia
United States
Alee
Tus American Weno Review
R. Yeadon
Charleston
8. C
T. Butler King
Eseny
U.S
Brook & Go
Aunst
New York
Gasnau's
Fragmented 19th century European and global market notes
The report mixes political results from Paris and Parisian elections with European affairs, noting Evigenie Bae elected in Paris, subdued market activity in Bombay and Canton, and a generally quiet Parliament. It cites shipping arrivals to Liverpool, the Queen safely delivered, and ongoing Greek questions with socialist mood.
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Hilits
Evigenie Bae
Paria
Ion Bendy
Sailes
Dall
Liverpaonck Ag
Liverpool
Sfonday
Prince
Eugene Sue
Paris
Bonn
Overland Mail
Burebay
Calenite
China
Bombay
Canton
Washington May 16 World Peace Convention Maine petition
From Washington reports a Maine petition seeks permission for a nevsonal vessel for the World Peace Convention at Frankfort on the Maine. Senate discussions cover Clay's resolution, slavery extension, frontier force, and various amendments. Debates continue on militia, railroads, printing, and Galphin claim with executive session Senate actions.
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Washington
Banata
Maine
Frankfort-on-the- Maine
Webster
McClay
Hovsr
Stanley
Bsesate
Seward
Minnesota
Combine of Foreign Affairs
House
Durkee
Senate
Sr. Jones
Osers
Galifornia Hill
Wee
Davis
Miss
Ar Clay
Yuler
Mr Foote
Wand
Clay
Davie
Foote
Clemens
HT Talmadge
I. A. House
Judiciary Committee
Illinoia
Committee On Printing
Burt
Galphin
Mew Leon
Brooke Ia
Plains Emigrants Suffer on California Trail
The St Paul arrived from Saint Joseph with news of severe hardship among California emigrants between Fort Kearney and Fort Laramie. Many trains faced death and starvation as mules and oxen failed, food was scarce, and thousands endured illness and exhaustion while awaiting Fort Laramie.
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St. Lewis
St. Paul
Saint Joseph
Ft. Kearney
Fy. Kearney
Ft Laramie
Pernong
Fort Laramie
Greas
Tia
St Joseph
Weston
St Paul
Movo
Postage Reform Proposals Move Through Senate Committee
George Rosho of Texas proposes a sweeping postal bill shifting rates to 2 cents per half ounce prepaid and 5 cents if unpaid, expanding deposit points, appointing postmasters under presidential oversight, and abolishing the franking privilege with limited exceptions. The measure also covers newspaper rates, circulars, bound books, and funding through the contingent fund, with further provisions on government correspondence and post office administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Rosho
Texas
Senate
Committee On
Postel Affairs
Em &c
Congress
Svinting Lngga
Poss OH
The Flag of Free Cuba Flung From Sun Building
A late 19th century dispatch declares a Cuban expedition landed, plans for revolt align, Gen Lopez solid in command, and a Free Cuba flag to be raised from the Sun Building as the uprising begins. It praises cautious preparation and predicts news of success after May 12. It explains the flag’s symbolism and calls for public viewing.
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York
Vassele
Havens
Psicias
Z “Roe
Freedom of
Cuba
Lopez
Pere
Oriential
Central
Occidental
Gyana
St. Logo
Principe
Liberty
Free Cuba
Tiberty
Invasion of Cuba Threatens United States Coast
Reports from May describe government interference requests over Cuban expedition plans led by Doc Calderon de la Barcer. Gen Taylor counters, while Havana observers flee yellow fever and Congress hears protests linked to a Cuban invasion scare. General Lopez sails toward Cuba with aims to establish a republic. New Orleans transport costs and proclamations await action as Mexico and U.S. tensions rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Squadron
Acc
National Intelligencer
Havana
Washington
Cholera rumors and market talk sweep river city
An amalgam of sensational chatter and street barter details prevails in the city. A flat-boatman trades hay at cut rates while cholera rumors spread, followed by quick price adjustments and an up-river departure. Contemporary commentary mocks abolitionists and highlights a dramatic tale of financial ruin, self-inflicted death, and shipping news from the West.
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Snging Smith
Green
New Orleans
LV. O. Picayune
Evans
Will
Merchancs Express
Tilest
New York
Transpar
Chiesgo
Cincignari
Loviseilive
Newton Parker
Caroline G. Parker
Beneca Nation
To da
Rochester
Normal School
Albany
N. O. Delta
St James
Immenti
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Marrball
Mich
Geo. W. Pratt
Twour
Serrkadt
Detroit Tribune
Whig Party
Paul
Freeman
Woodington
Republis
Mnebere
Calhoun County
Hunker Whigs
Hekel
Peninsular Freeman
Nathan Pierce
Reaven
Oxsan
The
Nathan Dane
Mons
Jefferson
Waldo Howans
Epecia Errogas
Loward
John Franklin
Naperville
Mincig
Sammers Parer
Elwood Fisher
Cincinnati
Mr. Bullitt
Republic
Truman Smith
Secretary of War
Mexico
Scout
William Sprague
Sprague
Senator Chase
Prixer Joux
John van Buren
Notices of Publications
Joseph
Ft, Kearbay
Grood
Beslan
Bina
Benton
Gulf Parada
Bow
Isle of Pines
St. Jago de Cuba
St. Jago
Tee Caruonie Cooney
Apo Staynar
Cum Mings
Gipdores
Mer
Missouri
Wack
Pen Wagene
Posdag
Grant
Aia Faders
Dan E
Fred. Douglass
Rynders
Professor Grant
Isiah Rynders
Tabernacle
Tribune
Suvcipz
San Francisco
Boston Traveler
Steinburgher
Baltimore
House of Ward & Co
Frank Ward
Fanchvo
Cacefornia
Morgan Bates
Detroit Advertiser
Bates
Sandwich Islands
Mexigo
Pacific
Alta California
Thorburn ‘Lance
Mole Hills
Saginaw County
Saginaw
Michigan
Lipnany
Ibrar
British Museum
Ohio
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf of St. Lowres
French Republic
Prentice
App
Washington City
Allianz Freeholder
Hand
Lis
Wm. P. Winstelaer
Stepfan Reosecluer
Lina
Iowa City
Republican
Plains
Boston
Pittsburg
Barker
Pete
Mersopier
General Missionary Cam
Missionary Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
Donpath
Thia
Mio Jnagiro
Thomas Jefferson Morgan, Esq
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