The Presidency In 1860 And The Fremont Faction
Tuesday November 18 1856 discusses the 1860 race with Fremont as a possible candidate. It warns against early consolidation of opinion and notes Buchanan’s influence on party platforms, while predicting Republican growth and the dangers of Southern sectionalism. It also highlights inventor H L Hervey and his fixed surveying instrument The Surveyor, praised for potential efficiency gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Fremont
Buchanan
Pierce
Congress
Democratic Party
Juchanan
Jeff Davis
Republican Party
Germost
Missouri
South
Libery
Change of State Offices Sparks Cross-Party Hope
The piece argues that honest men across parties should celebrate a shift of state offices from the Lacofoco to another group, expecting investigations into twenty years of Democratic governance and possible official corruption. It notes Madame Frank will close her city office Wednesday evening and travel to New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fis
Lacofoco
Franxy
Gas Works prepare new retorts and steam meter
Three new retorts will be added to the Gas Works to supply the additional pipe laid this fall. Preparations are underway to provide steam to the meter, protecting against water reservoir freezing seen last winter.
Salt Lake City team visits amid bee hive mural
A Salt Lake City team travelled through the region yesterday without incident. Their escort noted the caravan passed through the area peacefully, with a decorative mural reading From the great Salt Lake city and a large swarming bee hive design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Pork Market Flat As Cincinnati Packers Begin
The Gazette reports pork pickers in Cincinnati starting operations with about four thousand hogs cut. Weather largely favorable, but the market tone remains flat. Prices opened at 6 15 96 37 1 2 and declined to 6, with dealers awaiting further reductions amid dull demand for meat and low product prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Pike County Bank Opens in Griggsville Illinois
An advertisement notes an Illinois law compliant bank begins regular operations in Griggsville. It will issue bills this month and handle exchanges with St Louis Chicago and eastern cities. Local business and farming leaders expect substantial benefits and rapid growth for Pike County. The cashier, Mr Ludlow, is praised as a gentleman and reliability is urged for customers needing banking services.
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Illinois
Griggsville
St.Louiis
Chicago
Pike County
Baikanitar
Witneis
Ludlow
Quincy House Hotel Praised For Neat Rooms And Good Food
The Quincy House is praised as a first rate hotel with recent remodeling and elegant furnishings. Proprietors Kidder and Floyd, and clerk Wm Stickney, are highlighted for their courteous service and steady western friendship. The hotel has 100 rooms, a self-contained farm for fresh produce, and clean bedding and wholesome meals lauded as an exception to Eastern standards.
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Wm. A. Kidder
Michigan Central
West
Kidder
Wm. W. Stickne
Floyd
Quincy
Proper Horse Care and Household Health Advice
Practical guidance on horse care with regular feeding, daily cleaning, brushing, curry-combing, and stable ventilation. Emphasizes daily exercise, oiling brittle hooves, and prompt care. Also notes wheat stocks in Milwaukee and promotes Hall's Balsam for cures, urging immediate action.
Pennington dismissed as chief clerk. Cathcart appointed
Washington report of November 15 notes the Second Auditor's chief clerk Pennington was dismissed yesterday and Dr. Cathcart named to replace him The President spent the day preparing his annual message and is said to review his administration especially foreign affairs A rumor that Ezra D Aders consul at Qu s had been removed appears uncertain
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Washington
Pennington
Auditor’s Office
Dr. Cathcart
Ezra D. Aders
Qu~s
First Annual Adams County Teachers Institute Meeting
The Adams County Teachers Institute opened its first annual session on Thursday morning November 13 1836 with the president in charge. Members approved minutes and a constitutional amendment to admit any person interested in education. An introductory address by C W Bowen followed by teaching demonstrations and lectures on arithmetic grammar reading writing spelling and elocution. Evening sessions featured vocal music by Miss Weaver’s class and remarks on school government with resolutions urging monthly meetings and support for the Illinois Teachers publication. A large Friday audience attended lectures by Rev L Billings and Prof J F Jacquest and the board affirmed ongoing efforts to promote public education in Adams County.
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Martin
H.S. Martin
H. N. Hopkins
S. 5. Champeny
Second Wart Public
W. M. Kirkpatrick
W. W. Richards
H. S. Martin
C. W. Bowen
S. S. Champeny
Messrs. Martin
Wray
Hopkins
Everhart
Bowen
S. W. Wray
Miss Weaver
H. 5S. Davis
Mr. Richards
Mrt
Kirkpatrick
Quincey City Hall
Andrus
Vermont Street
H. S
Illinois
Iminy
Adams County
Expedition to discover Nile sources begins under Vicetry plan
The Egyptian Vicetry initiated an expedition to locate Nile sources. Court d Escayrac de Pauture leads the project with twelve assistants from Austria Prussia France England and America supplying a photographer and top observers. The team will conduct magnetic and geographic measurements aided by a large funded escort to safeguard the mission and reveal unknown African regions to Europe.
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Nile
Egypt
Europe
Austria
Prussia
France
England
America
Fie
London
Paris
Berlin
Vienna
Africa
Spirit of
Northern Democrats warned by southern disunion threats
The piece warns that Southern demands would not stop at Buchanan victory, citing Rhett and New Orleans Delta as proof of a planned Southern confederacy. It argues the North cannot appease slavery and urges Democrats to join Republican principles, amid calls for moral youth training through a Mission School in the Presbyterain Church basement, where hundreds of children already attend.
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Buchanan
Democratic Party
Rhett
New Orleans
Federal
Senate
Kansas
California
Free State
Nebraska
South
North
Republican Party
Missionr
Presbyterian Church
Godfrey
Despotism Critics Target New England Freedom
A Washington Union quotation attacks New England as priest-ridden and enslaved by despotism while condemning Northern attitudes toward Southern slavery. The piece mocks Yankee claims of freedom and mocks their sympathy for Southern slaves, urging self-critique of Northern servility.
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New England
South
Washington Union
Northern Cross Rail Work Converts Front Street
The Northern Cross Rail Road is McAdamizing the Front street segment from Broadway to the Depot. This improvement, new to the area, follows last winter and spring when the street was a sink of mire and several teams reportedly disappeared into it.
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Northern Cross Rail Road
Front Street
Broadway
Death of a Printer in Mexico Missouri
Obituary note reporting the death of Henny W. Vanperberg formerly of this city who died in Mexico Missouri on the 11th. He was once employed here and recently foreman at the Mexico Ledger.
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Henny W. Vanper- Berg
Mexico, Mo
Mexico Ledger
Lexington
Eky
Fayette County
Benjamin _Warfield
West
Wren
Kentucky
Transylvania University
Lagislature
John
Sille
St.Louis
Eleichet
Sacramento City
Hig
Louis el
Lumber Landing At Wharf From Wisconsin And St Croix
Four large rafts of lumber have recently landed at our wharf. Three rafts originate from St Croix and one from Wisconsin, described as a very fine lot for delivery and sale.
Hog market activity mid century shows varied prices
The record notes about 10 000 hogs engaged at prices from 4 50 to 5 000 with the high figure rarely offered except for earnest delivery. around 3600 hogs slaughtered. Officials report the hog market cannot be brisk due to limited demand and fluctuating rates.
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Hoss
Robson the Crystal Palace forger fled abroad in extravagance
Robson, famed forgeries connected to the Crystal Palace, lived lavishly after marrying. He funded a Kensington chemical venture, a Kilburn Priory residence, a luxury vehicle fleet, and several mistresses, while his income remained modest. He planned purchases like Kenilworth Castle and attempted grand purchases before an arrest via telegraph alerts. Police traced him through France and Copenhagen. he faced Lambeth police court for fraudulently issuing eight preferred shares.
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Robson
Crystal Palace
Chancery Lane
Bowling-green Street
Kensington Cross
Kilburn Priory
I 5
Park Road
St. John’s Wood
Columbine
Craven Street
Kenilworth Castle
Warwickshire
Kilburn
Oxenham
Oxford Street
Tie
England
Morning Post
P Operingey
France
Belgium
Germany
Hanover
Copenhagen
Helsinborg
Elsinore
Lund
Copper
London Times
Arabia
Lambeth
Political News From Maine and Pacific Observer Events
San Francisco reports on Maine election shock and California reactions. Republicans celebrate with cannon salutes on Telegraph Hill and a Music Hill rally drawing 2,500 attendees. another 900 guns and fireworks light the sky. Delegates in San Francisco debate Know Nothing and Democratic alignments, with Nugent’s Club influencing local and state seats. Mining prosperities, Vigilance Committee actions, and Oregon frontier tensions are noted, alongside local crimes and political shifts.
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Maine
San Francisco
Pennsylvania
Telegraph Hill
Music Hill
California
Ou. L
Fillmore
Buchanan
Fremont
Foote
Mississippi
Fillmarieres
Old Buck
Senate
Assembly
McGowan
Casey
Nugent
Broderick
Ella Podrida
Gwinn
United States
Vigilance Committee
Maraposa
Calaveras
Hope Valley
Brewster
Emperor Nicholas study and bedroom in St. Petersburg
A visiting correspondent describes the Emperors private study and bedchamber in an ornate St. Petersburg palace. He notes the austere furnishings a leather mattress in a camp bed and relics from Nicholas and his family. The guide cites this room as the place where Nicholas spent decades and breathed his last.
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Nicholas
St. Petersburg
Prince’ of Wales
Count de Bencken‘draff
Napoleon 1
Place Vendome
Horace Vernet
Marshal Radetzky
Michael
Paul
Europe
Alexander
Pierre Mirry
Christendom
Child Stealing in New York and a Restored Niece Mystery
A late 19th century New York report details alleged kidnapping of children by outsiders from parks and homes. A case at Long Island Sound ends with habeas corpus for a Southern woman, revealing a daughter returns to her mother after the child is found altered and in poverty, lacking clues to the disappearance.
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New York
Department of Police
Supreme Court
Bar
Long Island Sound
Loss of the Superior and Capt Jones at Sea
The Journal recounts a wreck on a freezing night with dense dark and a slippery deck. Captain Jones fell on the pilot house and was later swept overboard, ultimately drowning. his body washed ashore at daylight. He urged the crew to stay with the boat and told them to tell his mother he did all he could to save the vessel. Also noted are obituaries and remarks on John H. Miefforth and other local figures, plus a geologist quip about rocks and alphabets.
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Oregon
Gov
Stevens
Walla
Walla County
United States
John Day
Col. Steptoe
Dalles
Gov. Stevens
Portland
Lawrence
Kansas
Mo.Dem
Lecompte
Lecompton
Missouri
Fort Scott
Arkansas
New York
Eloise
Wilson
Trenitites
Lyonness
Hayre
Bremen
Eliz
P. Vw
Lyonnais
Lyonnas
Nantucket
Montauk Point
Bays
Jones
Ernst
Capt. Jones
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the Bank of Pike Co
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Miles
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Hall
RatLroop
Bloomington
Springfeld Journal
Mission School
John McDougall
San Mateo County
San Mateo
Belmont
Cliton Valley
Merdocino County
Victoire Rotond
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Hawsas
Minnesota
House
Woon
Wood
Chester
Inois) Herald
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Messrs
Greeley
Raymond
United States Senate
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Bennett
New York Herald
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Rome
Dostor
Kanes
Grim
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