Judicial Election Debate and Rail News Across States
Saturday May 65 1855 reports on judicial election debates favoring Judge Logan, editorials and remarks from the Herald, and a recap of rail progress with Terre Haute and Alton lines, Hillsboro track work, and plans for Alicia connection to Cairo and Chicago. Also notes political shifts in Minnesota and Virginia Know-Nothings, plus penal and local notices from St Louis and Whitesides County.
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Pxoceess
Havre
Al‘tex
Alton
Terre Haute
Central Railroad
Hillsboro
Alicia
Cairo
Chicago
The
Genzear Saietos
Chicago Tribins
Shields
Minnesota Territory
Willis A. Gorman
Minnesota
St Ja-Andaratood
Wis
Campaign Plaindealer Dismisses Premature Hint of Support
The text cites support for Lewis D Campell while rejecting a premature Whig backed move. It quotes court opinions on regulation of alcohol and public morals, including reflections from the Empire Club of Baltimore on the death of William Poole. Names include Taney McLean and Howard.
Next Presidency Opinion Advocates Epward Bates as Favorite
A periodical argues in favor of Epward Bates of Missouri as the preferred presidential candidate. It asserts Bates has strong mental qualifications, liberal justice, and a clean life, urging nomination by popular vote without a national convention.
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Epward Bates
Missouri
Epward Bares
Galonr Adv
Riot myths and gender satire in scattered excerpts
The fragment discusses Chicago violence claims, Nebraska lies, and a defense of citizens against mob labeling. It then shifts to satirical anecdotes about women in traditional roles and marriage proposals, illustrated by quotes from Le Hue and Ex. A Bap Spott. The passage closes with scattered witticisms on manners and social behavior.
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Chicago
Chicago Democrat
Wowan
Ricats
Comna
China
le Hue
Horatio brigantine found abandoned near Key West
Letters from Key West report the brigantine Horatio of Thomaston Maine picked up abandoned and stripped of valuables at Key West on the 22d, crew and cargo details suggesting illicit trade. The vessel had sailed from New York November 1 for Africa, Captain Martin in command.
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New York
Key
West
Horatio
Thomaston
Cuba
Martin
Africa
Douck
Jersey City
Common Council
Miss Bankley
Stard
Letter from Adjutant of the North Legion reports 430 members in New York
A May 1 letter from the Adjutant of the North Legion replies to newspaper inquiries, reporting the corps now numbers 430 members in New York City and denying any filibustering plans. Other items note probes of Postmaster Kendall in New Orleans, a drowning of Lloyd's agent Wm. P. Rowland at Savannah, and various treasury, banking, and diplomatic notes across cities including Cleveland and Boston.
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New York
North Legion
Baltimore
Isaac E. Moore
Cushing
Kendall
New Orleans
Kendal
Wm. P. Rowland
Lloyd’s
Savannah
U. S
Treasury
Market Commodity Prices and Supplies Report
May 3 market summary shows dull trading and no prime wheat on the market. Reports list 300 barrels country superfine brand at 9.50, 135 barrels at 9.5, 100 barrels at 9.5, spring heat with prime 2.25, and various bagged grain prices. Beans and butter notes include scarce supply and prices around 1.75 for fakes winter, with pork and lard prices and steam-processed hams and shoulders also listed.
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New York
Ohio
Michigan
Wisconsin
White Southern
Sterling Exchange
Erie
R. J
R.R
Har. Ism
Northern
Indiana
Illinois Central
Shell Zimmerman
Dae Go
Hams Sc
Mess Park
Decisions of the Supreme Court December 1854 abstract
Abstract of complex cases from the Supreme Court, including Sara vs Wens on contract demurrer and Barbyi-Méapius replevin, with remarks on pleadings and judgments. Also included are a dramatic legal argument about theft of eggs and a canal salary note about Utica and Rome parity, plus a juror witness exchange and a racially charged courtroom exchange.
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Supreme Court
TERE
Sara
Assumpsit
Apdn
Feeling Appeal and Market Wares in Cincinnati
A fragmented column notes a shopkeeper objecting to a fake fifty cent lead piece while a customer discusses deception and Liberty. The piece shifts to heavy rough-market prices in Cincinnati with flour at 13 per barrel beef at 20 cents a pound butter scarce vegetables gone and rents rising. It references emeline and whalebones, a Cleveland Herald comment on Father Walworth, a Burchard furnace hell tale, a home remedy for freckles and a British census note about eight hundred masters and mistresses unable to write their names.
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Liberty
Cincinnati
Cleveland Herald
Hell
A Droll Exchange On Weddings And Weather In A Parlor
A witty exchange unfolds about matrimony being made in heaven and the slow arrival of brides. A sly reply questions who was the first man as the conversation veers to Adam and the scarcity of women. A boy asks about the thermometer as father and son banter ends with a dog and puppies.
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Aristocre
Nimrod
Adam
Supreme Court nullifies tax sale in Morgan case Pike Co
Monday May 17 1855 report details the Illinois Spellman vs Curtinens doctrine and a Missouri style tax sale defect. The court ruled the tax title void due to missing statutory reports and improper notice. The collector failed to explain the taxed lands and year. The owner remains with title protected under revenue laws.
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Supreme Court
Morgan-gas Camp
Pike Co
Randher
Morgan
Circuit Court
Thia
Spellman
Foreign interference Cuba tempers US resolve in article
The piece notes official French opposition to US Cuba acquisition, asserts American resolve to act independently, and warns France and England may resist meddling. It mentions cholera aboard upper Mississippi emigrant ships, a fire destroying an institute building in Galesburg, a large financial suit in Keokuk, and a commentary on comma usage in journalism.
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Cuwa
France
United States
Cuba
Napoleon
England
River
Dubuque
Mississippi
Montauk
Keokuk
Royal Arch
St. Pao
Standaken citizen shyly seeks election despite childcare
An elderly Standaken resident, claimed to be 993 years old, told neighbors he wished to attend the town election but could not leave his home to care for his baby. A sea serpent sighting near Cape May spurred a $1000 reward for its capture and a pursuit expedition was launched. In Massachusetts, forty eight Methodist preachers sit in the House of Representatives, among many from other denominations.
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Thia
Logan
Herald
Bat
the. Herald
Conrae
Warsaw Express
Coursett
Lewis D. Camppell
Lawyen
Artarsty
Noah's Ark Ag
Tha Nile
Denmark
Belshazzar
Washington
Don Pratt
Paris
Cincinnati Gazette
Weir Muller
United ‘States
Gsée
Standaken
Ulster County
Cape May
Stimulsecat
Massachusetts House
Dent
Sidaing Eakséirbers
Vallaswé
Physico-Minralitt
Tha
Cif
Cinnati Times
Eastuio
Squire Blanderbass
Ita Tatages
Mab
Council
Jubbar
Haras
Third Street
Sleess
Svere
Flighty
Flirt
Calomel
California
Avery
Hys
Cinsisnat
Society of Friends
Helen Lauras
Richard
Cherevix
Franch
Suppression of Liquor Traffic in Our City
The city council has banned liquor sales, bringing a quiet era with no rowdy conduct and emptied jail. Grand jury indictments declined as sentiment shifts toward prohibition, with twenty in favor and two against. The notice urges voters to support the reform next June and notes healthful improvements. Also remarks on kissing topics and playful local anecdotes from the Monmouth Atlas.
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D. B.ellenberger
Light
Air, Co
Warren County
Avery
Monmouth Atlas
Demand of the Allies Rejected and Crimea Bombardment
International news notes the Allies demands rejected as the Vienna Conference breaks up and Russia stands firm. Napoleon and Empress in England receive immense acclaim. Austria wavering amid tensions with Russia. Siege of Sebastopol continues with heavy bombardment from 500 guns but no assault by May 5. Local items report Know-Nothing defeats in Indianapolis and Philadelphia elections, Connecticut governor election, and a collapsed suspension bridge near Patterson New Jersey with injuries and missing workers.
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Austria
Russia
Sandy
Atlantia
Viena
Napoleon
England
Louis Napoleon
Crimea
Bbbabtopol
Sebastopol
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Philadel
Hartford
Wn. K. Miner
K. N
Connecticut
Miner
K. N.y
Ingraham
Dew
Asia Arrives at Liverpool Amid Prolonged Bombardment
Atlantic reports from the Crimea describe heavy bombardment and fortifications near Sebastopol. Allies gain advantage after attacks on fortified posts, with cannons and infantry active as Omar Pasha’s troops reinforce Karnish. Austria refuses to back Western powers against the Czar, signaling strict neutrality.
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Liverpool
Austria
Crimea
Sebastopol
Omar Pasha
Karnish
Canrobert
Peanut Seller Triumph and Other Oddities in Atlanta
A fragment from the Anti-Slavery Standard correspondence in Atlanta recounts a peanut vendor’s stunt at a freight rail line, using a fat pork lure to block progress while a train labors to move. The piece then pivots to social notes on naming conventions for women and references to language history through quotations and lectures.
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Atlanta
Thia
America
Ifa
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Virginia
Wise
Chicago and
Rock Island Railroad Company
Rock Island
Great Centre
Mase Xo Nowratiox
Elgin
Wilson
Alton Courier
Dem
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St. Louis
Jupes
Rocklezanp
Whitesides County
Wilkinson
J. W. Drury
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Philadelphie
J. R. Graves
Tennessee Baptist
Hickman, Ky
John S. Finley
Harrison 20
John Tay- Tor
Arvady
Ly D. Cabifbebl
BR Liquer Beatties Jeniciat
Taney
Supreme Court of the United States
McLean
Howard
Talley
Empire Club
Bill Poole
New
William Poole
New York City
Peoria Press
Rochester
Congress
Philadelphia
Reform
Wharaday
New Oreleans Bee
Mexico
Santa Anna
South
Pacific
A. AC. Dodge
Spain
Boston
James Smith
St. Johns
N. B
Sandy Hook
Star of the West
NEWS
FTES
Cleveland
Pierce & Nelson
Evening Post
Fabens
San Juan de Nicaragua
Benjamin Mowry
Buenos Aires
Salem
Paraguaine
Kent
Buenos Ayars
Monte’ Video
Grandiaco
Amos. Lions
Charleston
Middlesex County
St. Louis, Market
Treat
Boyd
Ellis
Canat
Utica
Rome
Canal Board
Rochester Advertiser
Emeline
Draster
G&s
Great Britain
John
Tag . Notta
Savénteen
Pealma
Faust and
Schoeffnér
Eighth Avenue
Third
Yorks
Schenectady
Ohio State Teachers Association
Lake Superior
Lexington
Irving House
Leake Superior
State of
Maine
Houston
Texas
Gen. Houston
Church of the Holy Communion
Fonds of
St. Luke’s Hospital
Library of Congress
Department of Colonial and Local American History
Adrian Watchtower
the Watchtower
Geo. ‘Anderson
Pattis County
Misssouri
William C. Butler
Kentucky
University
Oquawka ’Plaindealer
Liberal Institute
Universaliat College
Galesburgh
J. M. Rice
Kitnovaye
Gazar
D. F. Miller
District Court
Lee County
Iowa
Isaac Galland
Marsh, Lea
Delavan
Ander
Hudson River
Basketa
Bagay
Spragué
Albany
Bertram
St. Helens
Ladies’ Repository
Richmond
Ron
Congo
Europe
Morton
Hill
Otf Conn
Patterson
N. J
Pasanic
City Clinic
Quincy
Ald
W. D
A.W. Blaesley
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