Insurrection fears in the South and Southern Convention at Savannah
Reports from Kentucky and Tennessee describe alarms of slave uprisings with vigilence committees and executions. In Hopkinsville and nearby Lafayette residents expect attacks by hundreds of enslaved people. The Evansville Journal notes unrest near Dover and the Cumberland River, while twelve or more men are arrested. a white man disguised as a Negro dies in punishment. The Southern Convention in Savannah opens with debates on bonds, tariffs, and a potential railroad to the Pacific. delegates push resolutions on direct taxation, southern education, and slave trade repeal.
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Cheroske
Kentucky
Tennes
Hopkinsville
Lafayette
Louisville Journal
Columbia, Tenn
Perry
Tenn
Evansville Journal of
Dover
Cumberland River
Swap
Tennessee
Europe
Bethel
Kean
Golding
Canada
Mason
Alabama
Misanes
Pacific
Harbors Needed to Save Lakes Trade Says Press
The Chicago Press reports a sweeping toll of Lakes disasters last year and over nine years, totaling hundreds of deaths and millions in losses. It blames insufficient harbors and obstructed rivers, urging Congress to fund harbor improvements to protect commerce and lives.
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Chicago Press
Presswell
Congress
Secur
Whitfield Gains Big Gear in Kansas Delegate Fight
The Kansas delegate scene shows Whitfield’s ascent aided by Americans, with fears of pro slavery gains in the House. While the South expects Buchanan’s presidency to boost slave power, the Republican party faces a long, steadfast fight that may take years but is destined for eventual success.
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Kansas
Whitfield
Friends of Free Kansas
South
Buchanan
Paty
Flour firm defends New York fair award claim
A flour supplier asserts their sample was shipped for sale and not intended for competition at the Crystal Palace show. They thank the American Institute managers for the best barrel prize but rebut rivals alleging improper claims. The letter supports customer satisfaction and outlines misstatements by interested parties.
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The
American Institute
Crystal Palace
New York
United States
Sve
Wade
Burns&wood
Sophie Bitty
City erects Engine House No 1 on Fifth Street
The city has built Engine House No 1 on Fifth street between Hampshire and Vermont. It is fifty-one feet deep and thirty feet wide, two stories high of brick, with lower floor two apartments for Engine and Hook and Ladder, upper room for company business, and a Belfry ready for an alarm bell. The writer asks about the stalled purchase of a new engine and hopes the project is not abandoned.
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Fifth Street
Hampshire
Vermont
Hook and Ladder Company
Safe reputation and dramatic testimonial ad in paper
An advertisement promotes a renowned safe with testimonials to its excellence. A sample claims a safe remained 90 hours in a city block fire at St. Louis and was opened to reveal intact papers and books, described as perfect resecurity. Ssow & Wirrprreen are listed as agents for sale and exhibition.
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St. Louis
Messrs
Ssow & Wirrprreen
Ferry Complaint Prompts Charter Action at Quincy
Citizens of Illinois and Missouri charge the Quincy ferry is an intolerable nuisance and inadequate for safe crossing. The old, frail boat operates cheaply and harms local business. authorities may revoke the proprietor’s charter if a suitable vessel is not provided.
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Illinois
Missouri
Quincy
Republicans of Chicago Celebrate Banquet at Tremont House
The Republicans of Chicago held a grand banquet at Tremont House on the evening of the 10th to rejoice over W. H. Bissell's election. Speeches by Eagan, Lincoln, Lovejoy, and others highlighted the event, with letters read from Seward, Chase, C. M. Clay, Kayser, and more.
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Chicago
Tremont House
W. H. Bissell
Eagan
Lincoln
Lovejoy
Seward
Chase
C. M. Clay
Kayser
Large Fire Ravages Sterling Causing $40000 Loss
The Sterling Times reports a large disastrous fire has swept Sterling destroying an entire block and property valued at $40,000. It marks the fifth blaze in two years, delivering a heavy blow to the town's prospects and enterprise.
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Sterling
Sterling Times
The Man That Was Suffocated In Jail
A man found suffocated in jail near Millville seven to eight miles from here may have died from insanity rather than drinking. He had lived with an uncle near Millville days earlier and suffered fits of insanity before his death.
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Millville
November Losses of American Sea Vessels Totals 26
The Journal of Commerce records twenty six American sea going vessels as total losses in November with a value of 427 000 dollars and charges of 848 000 dollars, totaling 1 275 000 dollars. Also noted are disparate items including a Georgia Messenger ad caricature, a Iowa City convention plan, and various European trade figures.
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the Journal of Commerce
Curvature of the Spine and Gender Differences
A medical note from Dr. Davis in a New York journal discusses lateral curvature of the spine, noting far higher frequency in females and right-side curvature. It attributes causes to unequal muscular development and lack of balanced exercise, contrasting with male cases often linked to accidents or disease. The piece also reports two local deaths: Revolutionary War veteran James Edwards, 103, in Scioto County, and Michael Butler, killed crossing the Court Street Bridge in Kankakee City.
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Davis
New York
Kankakee City
Michael Butler
Court Street
Illinois Central Railroad
Whitfield Sworn After House Divides Over Referral Drama
A heated congressional scene over Whitfield's admission ends with the oath as the House votes 112 to 108 to admit him after a split on referring the case to the Committee on Elections. Speakers clash. several members accuse others of improper conduct amid mounting tension and confusion.
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Whitfield
Grow
Kanaas
Committee On Elections
South
Houston
Ala
Banks
Alabama
Pennsylvania
Penn
Orr
South Carolina
Whiteld
House
Phelps
United States
Messrs
Broom
Tyson
Harrison
Moore
Walk
Whitney
Hickman
Parker
Williams
Wells
Fuller
Haven
Camrell
Massachusetts
Rate Paskion
New York
Congress Adopts Bills For Fiscal Expenses And Mail Contract
Washington reports from December 12 describe reports by the Ways and Means and Post Office committees. A bill provides for payment of Legislative, Executive, and Judicial expenses and another for Consular and Diplomatic service for the next fiscal year. The Postmaster General may contract with Vanderbilt for New York to Southampton mail at 16,600 dollars round trip, with 1,000 deducted for every 12 hours slower than Cunard. News from Kansas notes violence and political turmoil, including Hays the murderer at large, trials of Free State men, and militia disbandment. Reports mention arrivals of aid to Kansas and clothing distributions to those in need.
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Washington
Campbell
Committee of Ways and Means
Broom
Post Ofice Committee
C. Vanderbilt
New York
Southampton
Ling
Cunard
Tappan
E Till Rapesling
Lepisle
Kansas
St. Louis
Lecompt
Jeffreys
Hays
David Buffum
Gesry
Free State
Col
Titus
Central America
Arney
Le Compte Overboard James Harrison Nominated
A Chicago dispatch reports Judge Le Compte has been removed and James C. Harrison of Lexington Kentucky nominated by the President as his successor. Harrison, a reputed lawyer with strong integrity, was an executor of Mr. Clay's will and is described as an old line Whig. The change is viewed as a gratifying shift toward justice.
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le Compte
Chicago
Judge le Compte
Jeffries
James C. Harrison
Lexington
Harrison
Clay
Congress
A.K. Marshall K.N
Southern trade with South America examined and urged
The New Orleans Bulletin notes US commerce with South America totals 35.2 million dollars. It highlights imports from Brazil and the Spanish Main and exports of breadstuffs and iron goods, urging the South to shed slavery to capture this growing commerce for Southern ports.
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South America
New Orleans Bulletin
India
Brazil
Buenos Ayres
Montevideo
la Plata
West Indies
Free States
Gulf Stream
Session Journal to Record Illinois Legislature Proceedings
Bailhache and Baker announce a daily Session Journal to faithfully record Illinois Legislature proceedings for the coming session. It will include petitions, bills, resolutions, speeches, and house actions with stenographers. Price is $1 in advance with five subscriptions earning a free copy. session begins January.
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Illinois Journal
Springfield
Bailhache and Baker
Session Journal
Illinois
Washington Daily Globe and
Quincy Legislature Proposal Sparks Local Mock Session
The Quincy legislature idea calls for a city mock session in a few days with a governor secretary of state and speaker to be elected. The tone urges broad participation, wit, humor and practical value beyond a debating society as the plan aims to entertain and inform.
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Quincy
Disease plagues children across the city with several deaths
The text notes a prevailing disease among children causing multiple fatalities in the first week and reports similar outbreaks in other regions of the country. It also mentions British and German units arriving in Hamburg and the recruitment of women to accompany the German legion to the Cape of Good Hope.
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Grewan Lecrox
Hamburg
London
Cape of Good Ope
Alway
Heimburg
Letters Received by Republican Banquet Committee in Chicago
Among the letters received and published by the Republican Banquet Committee for the late Chicago festival are messages from distinguished gentlemen of the city. The records highlight notable local figures contributing their remarks to the event overview.
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The
Republican Banquet Committee
Chicago
City
Republican Banquet Invitation From Tremont House
In Quincy on December 1 1855 to the Tremont House banquet on December 10, O H Browstxe writes that he rejoices at the state’s triumph and regrets being unable to attend in person while sending regards from committees J M Richards C C Thompson and Chas L Wilson.
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Quincy
Tremont Cuse
O. H. Browstxe
Messrs
J. M. Richards
C. C. Thompson
Chas. L. Wilson
Banquet Invitation From A Jonas To Illinois Victory
Quincy Dec 1 1856 A Jonas declines invitation to a banquet on the 10th praising the Illinois Republican victory and forecasting united, energized party effort for 1860 while noting national ticket defeat and confident state administration prospects.
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Quincy
Illinois
Republican Party
A. Jonas
Messrs
J. M. Richards
C. 0. Thompson
Chas. L. Wilson
Washington News from The Tribunes Washington Desk
Washington The Tribunes correspondent reports under date of the 8th that Lecompte remains in place and Harrison is not appointed yet, with the President awaiting the Judge's defence. Southern Kentucky insurrection rumors prompt Congress members to react while Stoeskill may become minister and Crampton’s role shifts. Our Government favors elevating a Secretary of Legation to Envoy.
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Washington News
New York
Tribunes
Washington
the Star
Kentucky
Stoeskill
Crampton
Legation
Six Texas Indians Murders and Border Defense Calls
The Crescent reports ongoing Indian depredations in Texas with six men killed and scalped near Kerrville and Kerr County and other attacks near Listerdale and Millers. Citizens are urged to organize defense as Governor absent. Letters confirm raids, deaths, and wounded, with warning to protect frontier settlements.
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New Orleans Crescent
Texas
Atlantic
Smith
Galveston
Kerr County
San Antonio
Austin Times
Gaery
Gross
Rudge
Listerdale
Mr. Rawls
Kerrsville
The
Times
Tevan
Interior
Orro Werrergan
W. G.sansom
the Times
Millers
Conscription funds exceed target in Atlantic Telegraph
A telegraph item notes a conscription of 250000 pounds sterling to the Atlantic Telegraph Company was closed on November 29, with subscriptions surpassing the required amount. Shares were taken in London and Liverpool, including 101 in London and 86 in Liverpool, with further subscriptions reported.
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Ocean
Africa
Atlantic Taegraph Company
London
Liverpool
Illinois in the Cabinet and Col Richardson’s fate
A Cabinet appointment for Illinois Democrats is urged with Col Richardson named as a favored choice for Post Master General or Secretary of War amid party loyalties. The piece notes Richardson’s Washington status, possible rivals like Benton and Toombs, and recalls a New Jersey Railroad accident testing locomotive framing strength.
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Illinois
Buchanan
Col. Richardson
Col.Richardson
Washington
Douglas
Toombs
Cobb
Mr.Buchanan
Col. Benton
Senate
Mr. Buchanan
Ilinois
Benton
Buck
Col
Cincinnati
Illinois Central Railroad Moral and Educational Plans
The Illinois Central Railroad boosts state growth and aims to educate and morally influence new settlers. Rev Yates Hicky will supervise a literary department with trained train and station agents selling books and periodicals, funded by a 20 percent commission, to spread moral literature across seven hundred miles of line.
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Ilinoia
Illinois
Illinoia
Central Ilinois
Illinois Central Railroad
Yates Hicky
American Tract Society
Tract Society
Wack Station
Chicago
Ilinois
Steam excavator brought for Missouri railroad work
A steam excavator was unloaded from the canal boat for the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railway. Two machines arrived, one aboard a ferry and the other on shore. Destination is Macon County Missouri along the St Joseph line. The steam powered device shifts earth at about one and a half yards per stroke, praised as a railroading invention surpassing the Irishman and his shovel.
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Cara
Hannibal
St. Joseph R
Democrat Hoe Backed Clay for Presidency Despite Party
A correction notes that Hoe, labeled as a Democrat, actually supported Mr. Clay for the Presidency, contrary to the previous impression given yesterday. The item clarifies political alignment and candidate support.
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Hoe
Clay
Move toward licensing provision stores in city
We note a movement on foot for a second Market house and urge the city Fathers to license provision stores. These establishments would allow fresh meats at any time year round, a point our housekeeping friends would welcome. Whether this could eliminate the marketing curtain remains to be solved. We call city Council and interested parties to consider the subject.
Stages Run Regularly On Several Rail Lines
The notice states stages now run regularly with the North Carolina Railroad from Plymouth to Pekuk and from Quincy to Hannibal and to Palmyra and St. Joseph. The Boston Atlas notes Col Fremont will soon resume recording discoveries and publish another scientific volume, with strong support from New England. Rhode Island earned 21 patents, South Carolina 7, Massachusetts 300, Missouri 7, Connecticut 104, Virginia 46, New York 536, total 186 for free states 1726. four patents awarded that week end November 4, 1856, 30 for free states, one for cotton gin improvement in Mississippi.
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Boston Atlas
Col. Fremont
Y.ill
New England
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Massachusetts
Missouri
Connecticut
Virginia
New York
States
Free States
Mississippi
Whale Attack Halts 500-Ton Ship Cuban Off Port
The Cuban of Greenock captained by Galloway, returning from Demerara, met a whale attack in latitude 43 39 N and longitude 29 50 W. The collision dumped sailors from the topgallant forecastle as the ship stopped suddenly but pumps showed no water ingress. The whale surfaced near stern, dived after pausing, tail seen thirty to forty feet high, illustrating its immense size and power. The vessel, traveling 9 to 12 knots, remained afloat and continued voyage after the encounter.
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Greenock
Galloway
Demarara
Greenock Adv
Calls to reexamine usury laws after legislative session
The Independent argues that New York and most states have loosened usury laws and urges repeal or modification. It contends fixed rates hinder activity, favor unwary borrowers less than lenders, and push lending into unlawful or hidden methods. It warns rigid caps distort markets and raise risk and rates.
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Europe
Union
New York
Monster shark hauled from Gulf waters shocks crew
The New Orleans Picayune reports a captain cast overboard shark hooks to catch fish only to hook a 17 ft 11 in monster with seven rows of teeth. The carcass included a well dressed man’s body in its paunch and a jawbone is brought to the city. Senator Hennegan, now in St. Louis, undertakes public duties.
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Orleans
Picayina
Erson
Steamer Kentucky Disaster Kills Three on Steam Burst
The Cincinnati Commercial reports a catastrophic steam pipe burst on the new steamer Kentucky bound for Portsmouth. Seventeen aboard were exposed to scalding steam. three died and eleven were hospitalized. Names of wounded deck crew and passengers are listed. investigators to probe a copper pipe flaw. boat damage around 1000 dollars.
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Erne Sreinimaat
Kentu
Smith
Lan i
Connabiay
Cty
Erga
Portemouth
Cincinnati
Tuestay
Kentucky
Portamouth
Smith's Landing
Sleve
Pasengery
Columbia
Maysville
Portsmouth
Pat. Ryan
Dennis Ryan
Thomas Liorsy
Michael Mahan
Ed. Murphy
Hugh Flaraty
Thomas Murphy
Rom Maynville
George Waller
Felicity
Jno
Smith’s
George Dugan
Higginsport
Sciato
Killen
Augusta
Dra. Bradford
Mackey
Burns
Blades
Edward Casaady
W. E. Osborn
David Gibson
Wash. Kidwell
Noted Kentucky Lawyer Tom Marshall in Supreme Court Tale
A recounting of the famous Kentucky case where Tom Marshall argued for a plaintiff against a neighbor with a fish pond. Breckinridge and Garret Davis defended. Marshall questioned why, despite acclaim and age, he remained poor. The piece mocks political vaunt and contrasts fortunes with Vice President elect Breckinridge.
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Tom Marshall
Supreme Court of Kentucky
John C. Breckinridge
Garret Davis
Commonwealth of Kentucky
United States
Tom
Efort
Cin. Eng
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Scioto County
Ohio
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Conn
the Session Journal
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John Sansom
Sansom
Curry’s Creek
Br. Mason
New Jersey Railroad
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Feokuk
Palmyra
St. Joseph
Hennegan
Terre Haute Journal
Tom Marshalls
Hannibal Democrat
Naples
Huatza
Dr. Kane
Fsat
Havans
Snard
Providendo Tribune
Argade Bank
Massachusetts State Kanaag Aid Committee
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