Maurice Lester and Carrie in cave peril as flood rises
A fragmented tale describes Maurice Lester trapped in a waterfilled cave with rats climbing his body as the flood advances. Carrie’s voice reaches him and she is revealed to be alive, prompting a rescue moment. meanwhile notes urge readers toward the New York Ledger for continuation. Local reports also mention a Bolivar riot with white against black clashes, threats of arson, and a vigilance committee forming.
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Cn Leeter
Maurice
Tata Algo
Maurice Lester
Carie
New York Ledger
Jonesry 7
Ledger
Robert Bonner
Orlabat
Aenaicec
New York
Heano Rior
St. Louis
Bolivar
Ap i & Vigilance Committee
Assembly District Convention calls and state plans
A late notice outlines the 10 statewide and county conventions. Each county in the Assembly District will be entitled to two delegates, with direct sending to the State Convention and no Assembly District Convention. Oliver Gibbs Jr introduces the plan to secure proper influence in future State Conventions. The superintendent’s report for 1859 is summarized, noting 30 pages of the main text and many pages of tables on school enrollments and attendance. The paper promises further extracts for readers.
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Lepubtvan
Reymldican
Macinow
Wisconsin
Yale
Lobetel
Chicago
Lunges
Snyvene
Sascely
Cope Tyeo
Republicns Cranmillee
Lisbe
Hervoy
Itiver Falls
Fieres
Wennessay
Romeantecante
Elession
Asingates
Dames
B. Gray
Realdy
Dynn
OGM
Jee
Phere
Carimthe A
Puyin
Piste
Sty Croix
Doneva
Polk
Donglas
la Porte
Bach
Peyablinin Couny
Heres County
Gutlegates
Conventian
River 1
Mao
Ebonse
Madison
Dale
Oliver Gibbs, Jr
Superintensent
Draper
Common Schools
Beardeley
Schafer
Tadge
Judicial Department
Sokanthers
Neail
Plale
the Greet
Patan
Jrobert Buran
Abuve
Engravinigg
Gabe
Anton
Plate
Mir
Priere Ty Hose & Touny
M. Mexier
Gapiek
Qaxksmith & Co
Pal Weee Williams
York
President's Message and Slavery Debate Across the Nation
The President's Message, as read to Congress, discusses sectional tensions, the Harpers Ferry aftermath, and the nation’s future under slavery policy. It defends the Territories property rights, warns against reopening the slave trade, praises treaties with China, and notes Treasury figures for the prior year. It ends with calls for unity North and South and hints at political contest ahead.
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Er- Lerpbody
Congress
Buchanan
Perry
Supreme Court of the United States
Confederacy
Supreme Judicial Tribunal
Kansas
Asries
Love Coast
Goth
Gol
Man
Ching
Great Britain
France
China
United States
Russia
Geneva
Ien-Fuin
Paraguay
Wreagwry
Public’service
Debate Over Slavery Expansion Forces Union Dissolution Threats
Fragmentary excerpt shows heated calls for extending slavery into territories and defending slavery from Northern coercion. Speakers from Mississippi and others threaten expansion or dissolution, praising Jefferson Davis and warning central government overreach.
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F. Solber
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Wow A.J. Turner
Chas. Budlan
Henry NG Bernhard Dumseber
Ghia
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National Cenatitiniss
Tay Ie
Haring
Progeedt
McKee
Coxannssro
Tie
Bell
Piarper's Ferry
Bes
St. Croix
Stos? & Praue
G. A. Grow
Winn Aenarion
Ile
People’s Party of
Pennsylvania
Party of New Jersy
Washington
Jefferson
Jefferson Davis
Mexico
Uxton-S
Atlanta
Georgia
Douglas
Demoecratic Party
Charleston
Hickman
Fudge Douglas
Seward
Avotostros
A Kise
Kamela Nicha
Sandwich Islands
Leena Eee
Gooodsi
Chiar
Druss
Imedicimem
Verfusmer
Sean
A. Loung
Hastings
la Crome
Frm
Hastings Bsrnes & Butciins
Agra
State of Wisconsin
Gireau
Lewis
Herosberger
Hart Boughton
Marie J. Biaghton
Glas Bowater
Propentt
Devenster
Hidderfor Eagh
Peescot
Insaid
Thoreof Iis
Mali
Zald
Pranty
Lanka Gateen
Pierce County
Wiegonnels
Montbly
Conan
Shania
Pasi Benjani
Sonite
Ues Jinouah
Gould
Gulbous
Mak ME Smith
Jagk Dow TT
Headley
Carey Wy Deze
Opkes Boulth
Phete Cartoy
Min
Met
Ee Fin Ie
Aimee
Bornes
Elizabeth Oanes Smith
Ayrigan Trades
Calhoun McKeutis
Great Republic Monthly
Shima
Maeat Minpaly
Jnewars
Atlantic
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Wendele Molmes
Ammbri
United State Civan
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Ecco
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