MWR Stephens Vaticinating Again and Indiana Question
The piece reviews Senator Morton’s argument on Indiana’s constitutional limits and quorum rules amid Fifteenth Amendment ratification. It discusses how many members constitute a valid legislature, the impact of resignations, and Colfax’s referenced precedents. It then critiques Alexander H. Stephens’s predictions of consolidation and imperialism, arguing his warnings reflect defeatist secessionist views.
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Morton
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Senate
Colfax
Indianapolis Journal
Congress
Corwin
Democratic Duty and Republican Endorsement in 1861 Vote
The amendment passed by a two thirds vote of Senators present amid a political clash over legitimacy. Trumbull’s appeal failed 33 to 1 with Democrats mostly affirming. The piece notes Indiana and national precedents, Vallandigham’s stance, and a weak election showing for Eustace, signaling continued support for Republican financial policy.
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Missouri
Trumbull
Messrs. Bigler
Bright
Douglas
Gwin
Hunter
Andrew Johnson
Mr. Wade
Indiana
Vallandigham
Congress
Bright and Fitch
The Third District election shows a GOP rout of a bolting reformer
In a district once Grant strong, a Republican who bolted to aid Democracy was decisively defeated. The piece notes the nomination of H. Burchard of Freeport after protracted balloting and discusses convention dynamics and local political tensions affecting the race.
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Grant
Burchard
Freeport
Advocates Northwest Road to Benefit Country and Enterprise
The text argues that the advantage of a proposed road will influence its location along a direct, available route. It urges friends of the enterprise to determine the route, aiming for maximum national benefit and efficiency, specifically supporting a northwest corridor.
Quincy and St. Louis Railroad Directors Form Stock Plan
City column notes a meeting of the corporators held Wednesday evening to revive the Quincy Altona and St. Louis Railroad. A Board of Directors was appointed and subscriptions for stock will be opened promptly with official notice to follow in a day or two.
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Quincy, Altona&St. Louis Railroad
Stirring Call for National Convention of Irish Republicans
A page announces a National Convention of Irish Republicans to be held in Chicago on July 4. The appeal urges Irish citizens of all parties to support the gathering for its truths and its aim of better organizing Irishmen for freedom and unity with the Union.
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Chicago
Meropolitan Police Proposal for Boston Article
A Meropolitan Police proposal for Boston appears in fragmented copy. Readable portions indicate discussions of policing reforms and city security steps, with mentions of officials and local institutions.
Sabbath School Convention at Bloomington Illinois 1839
Special correspondence describes Illinois Sabbath School state convention in Bloomington at Tabernacle seating thousands. Officers elected include Moody, Foote, Jacobs, and Phillips. notable speeches on true teaching and earnestness. Next convention chosen for Quincy with state-wide support and festival singing by Philip Phillips.
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Quincy
Illinois
Christ
Prairies
Bloomington
Normal
Surney
Ilinois
Drunkard’s Dignity Upstages Fall in Bellows Falls
A man in Bellows Falls Vermont tumbled down stairs, a passerby offered help, and the drunkard, with grand composure, declared he preferred to be left alone and boomed out his defiant response about coming down stairs that way.
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Bellows Falls
Vermont
Allus
Growth of Cameron Line Threatens Route Change
The text notes rapid growth of smaller towns along the route including Cameron, which could become the main line and shift priority from the Hannibal and St. Joseph to the Kansas City and Quincy railroad, altering regional rail dynamics.
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Cameron
Hannibal & St. J
Kansas City and Quincy Railroad
Missouri News Snapshots From Across the State
A Savannah tournament hinted for the 17th. Texas County reports a hunter shot a 400 pound bear. Missouri Valley Railroad now four miles past Savannah. Delinquent tax lists fill North Missouri papers. Independence election yielded a Democratic win by 50. A flatboat with six men capsized. all saved. Road Master Bones died suddenly at Parkville of brain fever. Rev. Frank Wirtcomb robbed of $10 and his Valley Railroad ticket near KC to Leavenworth. St. Joseph forms a Historical Society focusing on Hamlet and Shakespeare. Irish Emigrant Aid Society to meet in St. Louis to aid 211 Irish settlers. Z Snearly reportedly crossed mountains after Nebraska City. John Runyon, 2, died of heart disease at Dispatch Office in St. Louis. Jacob Watson, 22, struck by lightning near Grant City. Two horse thieves captured near Macon. A mad dog killed in St. Joseph. citizen refused to shoot it. Ennig McTaul of St. Louis dies at 80. Judge Hillman’s wife in Humansville gives birth to triplets. Hiram Kennard dies after tree limb fall while hunting. dogs guard body. A dispute over a hog ends in Leonard Leonard’s death by knife in St. Charles. Disappearance of Snearly House proprietor in St. Joseph sparks fear of foul play. J Hayden Brown, 12, missing from Macon. description and contact details circulated.
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Missouri Valley Railroad
Savannah
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Independence
Thos. J. Bones
Parkville
Brain
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Valley Railroad
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Leavenworth
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Shakspeare
Irish Emigrant Aid Society
St. Louis
Ireland
Z. Snearly
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John Runyon
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Jacob Watson
Grant City
Worth County
Leonard Lehnerlin
Macon
Ennig McTaul
Judge Hillman
Humansville
Polk County
Hiram Kennard
Solomon Shears
George Leonard
St. Charles County
Shears
Leonard
Snearly
J. Hayden Brown
W. Br.’ Brown
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