Boundary Dispute With Mexico Sparks Diplomatic Tightening
The article reviews the U S Mexico boundary dispute along the Rio Grande. It cites a mapping error that placed the line north of the treaty and describes Mexican and American reactions. It notes troop movements, potential for conflict, and the New Mexico governor's withdrawal, with analysis of Santa Anna's possible aims and policy. It also mentions Mount Vernon sale rumors and General Beauregard’s injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Mexico
United States
Jengih
Rio Grande
New Mexico
Itill
Syas
Chihuahua
Santa Anna
Congress
Spain
Oshkosh News and Charter Notes From The Courier
The Courier reports on Oshkosh mayoral appointment Epwanp East Man as Post Master and outlines a city charter amendment enabling ward supervisors to sit on the County Board. It covers Fourth of July celebrations plans, local editorials, and commentary on political figures and press disputes. The impeachment trial and Fox River improvement recommendations are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epwanp Eastman
Wiseacres
Oshkosh
County Board of Supervisors
State of
Wisconsin
Senate and Assembly
Doenact
Wannebago County
Henry L. Palmer
Simothy Burns
Senate
Leonard J. Farwell
Ossleosh
Fond du Lac
W. W. Wuresrt
Manx
Haut
Courier
Messra
Moours
Daniixa
Cornu
Maxry
Prax
Conny
Tank
Green Bay
Jess
Canvanan
Weismnop
Committee On the
Fox River Improvement
Manitonswee and Mississippi Railroad
Lake Michigan
Manitowoc and Mississippi
Grorce Rexp
Fox River
Oshkosh Ledger discusses Fox River improvement bonds
The Appleton Crescent critiques the proposed Fox River Improvement plan citing security of $175,000 and total project costs around $245,000. Commentary covers land valuations, company control fears, local leadership changes, and notes on crops, streets, and regional rail developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton Crescent
Fresnel light and Vanderbilts North Star reach England
The article describes Fresnel’s lighthouse lens and its advantages, noting economy and simplicity over reflectors. It reports Captain Forbes’ ship lanterns using Fresnel prisms, then discusses the North Star yacht arriving at Southampton with Mr. Vanderbilt, his family, and plans to visit London.
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Bryant
New York Evening Post
Shave
Freenel
Fresnel
Forbes
Boston
America
Iresnel
Vanderbilt Yaciet
London
Southampton
C. V Vanpurmut
New York
North Star
Southamton Dock
Vanderbilt
Joondon
West India Company
San Francisco
England
Jonathan
List of emigrant stock and people at Fort Kearny
A letter dated May 31 1853 from Fort Kearny to Col A B Chambers forwards a detailed tally of emigrants and stock passing the post. It lists 4937 men 1900 women 2630 children 4360 horses 1637 mules 81660 cattle 2984 wagons and 11000 sheep. Capt Warton notes season totals may exceed 150000 stock, excluding those north of the Platte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hater
Capt. W
Platte
St Lowis Depublican
Fatal Steamboat Explosion and Life Law in 1853 Detroit
A Detroit report notes the steamer Challenge exploded its boiler about 20 miles below Mackinaw on Monday morning, killing five and injuring three. Passengers were rescued by the Scr North Star and transferred to the Bucephalus. The Challenge, a new boat, owned by N N Strong and Captain Hart, sank within five minutes after the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Challenge
Makinaw
Scr
North Star
Prop. Bucephalus
N. N. Strong
Hart
Union appoints Kosunr J Warren to China Mission
Washington June 23 The Union announces the appointment of Kosunr J Warren to the China Mission. The rumor of naval concentration in the Gulf is denied. Also reported are riot and disaster items from New York and St Louis with multiple deaths and corroborating military service notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
the Union of This Morning
Kosunr. J. Warren
China
The
Gulf
New York
Geo. W. Wheeler
Seventeenth Street
Vast land ownership figures in Ireland and Britain
A Cincinnati Commercial claim states that fewer than 40,000 people own all the land in Ireland and Great Britain, with under 500 owning seven eighths and about 36,500 owning one eighth. the note accompanies various rapid-fire items from cities including Philadelphia and San Francisco, plus reports on railways, taxes, and ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Great Britain
Cincinnati Commercial
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Leeland
Tomb, &c
Beorr
Democrat
Densmann
Oshkoal
Outagamie County
Leonard P. Crary
L. P. Caary
Waupaca
O’brian
Grerce Sama
Milwaukee
Sheboygan Journal
Seneca Falls
Oshkosh Democrat
Sawory
Second Ward
Otter Street
Russia
France
Belgium
Switzerland
Europe
Ching
Christian Church
California
Knickerbocker Magazine
Knickerbocker
Home Journal
Musical World &Times
Fono Vn Lac Union
Journal and Democrat
Buzsow
Thomas
Cross
Michigan
Detroit Advertiser
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Sheboygan
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Bay
U.S
Wolf River
Rucur
Berlin Mercury
Portage City Times
Acapulco
Alverez
Department
Detroit
Northern Fight
San Juan
Isthmus
Gwinn
Corkle
Panama
Horritus Dearu
Tsres Mrn
St. Louis
Henry Uhlman
Francis Schulenburg
Riley
Niagara
Cerro Gordo
Contreras
10Th Military Department
Mxicea
Sran
Journal of Commerce
Sante Apna
Ellesmere
Leander
Philadelphia
Lalbat
Mdita
Asia
Bombay
Bank of North America
Seymour
Macon
Iast India Squadron
Enronallon
Quebec
Dodoc County
Teneau
M. Bingham
Vermont
Daniel Webster
Tiso
Locaren
Pension Office
Wat Sharter
Builala
Adrian
Knight's Station
Repub
Urberr
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Boston Journal
Massachusetts
New Yamshire
Connecticut
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New York Tribune
Oakes Smith
Centre Committee
Syracuse
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Farwell
Wyman Spooner
Walworth County
Whiton
Postrace
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Eng
P.T. Barnum
Lewis I. Leonori
Utica Observer
Scheneviady
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