Four Slave Code for the Territories from the Charleston News
The article argues for a federal slave code to protect slave property in U S Territories, citing the Kansas Nebraska Bill and Dred Scott. It warns that territorial constitutions must protect slave property and that Congress and the President must act to enforce protections, urging Democratic unity and additional territorial laws.
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Charleston
New York Day-Book
Charleston News
Richmond
Enquirer
Supreme Court
Congress
United States
Tnavill
Perera
Secret of the Hog Cholera Teeth Exposed By Farmers
Reported claims describe black false teeth in hogs with cholera symptoms. After extraction, hogs reportedly eat readily and improve, with some fully recovered, sparking call for wider testing and verification by other farmers.
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Hoddy
Evanville Enquirer
Vandeburgh Co
Enquirer
Agricultural reports praise sugar cane fodder for cattle
A. G. Seamer extols sugar millet and sugar cane by feeding trials with cows, sheep, and goats. He warns against overfeeding peas, notes hoove disease cured by salt solution, and urges extended use of green fodder while sharing political commentary on slavery and recent speeches.
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Ma. Borror
Ephraim
A. G. Seamer
Republicans urged by Louisville Journal and St Louis Letter
The Louisville Journal and St Louis Democrat endorse Lincoln and the Republican ticket, arguing the party seeks no immediate abolition of slavery but opposes its extension in territories. They label Douglas as a disruptor aiming to divide the nation into hostile sections.
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Lincoln Herald
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Louisville Journal
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Kentuky
Henry Clay
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Missouri
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Carsonville Democrat
Emancipation Views and a Self-inflicted Death
In 1850 Judge Douglas advocates gradual emancipation across several states and a vast western Territory likely yielding seven free States. The piece notes Lincoln’s stance on abolition and a railroad agent in London who killed himself by throat slashing, reported as last week.
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Deeswar
Maryland
Virginia
Kentucky
Missouri
North Carolina
Tennessee
Mississippi
pacific
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Coal use and trade across eras and regions
A historical discussion notes coal’s early resistance in London and penalties for burning coal, then recounts Pennsylvania coal adoption and its progress. It cites Governor Stevens on Rocky Mountain exploration and Lincoln’s Jonesboro remarks on Douglas, ending with crude references to the era’s scandals and caricatures.
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London
Tower of London
Edward
Loidon
Pennsylvania
California
Mysterious Pittsburgh Stranger at a City Eatery
A stranger in a black suit and whispered boasts visits a Third Street eating house. He asks for discreet service and a fine dinner with wine, paying no bill, claiming to be the man behind darkness. Captain Dravo identifies him as a Pittsburgh figure rumored to fancy himself prince of Darkness.
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Walnut Hill
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Buchanan
Breckenridge
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James Buchanan
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steamer Mariner
Dravo
Pittsburgh
Swedish Journalist Sentenced to Death Pardoned at Scaffold
A Swedish journal official Lindahl of Foedertindet faced execution for a libel about Henrietta Mendelson, a Stockholm beauty. On the scaffold she pardoned him, declaring forgiveness as he accepted her mercy and the moral reversal sparked by the event. Also described are Dutch use of 45 degree mirrors for seeing street activity from windows, and a note on women’s practice of glancing through mirrored panes to view visitors.
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John Seys
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Peoria
Echo
Putnam
United States
Dolphin
Seys
Africa
American Colonization Society
Washington
Niagara
Charley
Charleston
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Henrieta Mandelson
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laty
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St. Louis Democrat
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