Pan Handle railroad bill faces future clear passage
The Richmond Mail argues for a Pan Handle railroad charter to connect the Pan Handle to Cleveland via an independent line built with local funds. It credits Mr. Smith of Brooke and Hancock for pushing the measure against Wheeling opposition, noting improved prospects at the next legislative session.
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Virginia
Wheeling
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Pan Handle
Committee On
Smith
Brooke
House
Panhandle
Hancock
Proper Credit Dispute Over Editorial Republishing
The letter laments editors not crediting the Mail for republished editorials and urges proper attribution. It notes a recent case where a Mail editorial was copied without credit. Also mentioned are horse racing results: Lexington beat Lecompte in a stakes race, with Lecompte posting 7m 868 and 1m 88%5, surpassing Fashion and Peytona's historical marks.
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Lexington
New Orleans
Lecompte
Boston
Peytona
Proposal for Scarlet Letter Inquiry by Herald Committee
The article urges formation of a committee from the Herald to investigate the Scarlet letter attributed to Gen. Pierce and to probe authorship of the Junius letters. It proposes Bennett, Bridlec, Burke, and Forest Forney lead the inquiry and report promptly.
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Webster
Hulseman
Gen
Pierce
Bennett
Herald
Bridlec
Burke
Forest Forney
Junius
Forney
Hulsemann
Revenue Deficiencies in Railroad Iron Duties
The New York Express reports serious revenue deficiencies in several collection districts, especially on railroad iron. Over the past two years, parcels arrived for railroads elsewhere, bonded by importers or brokers, then delivered at destination on duty payment. Washington inquiries show iron delivered up and in use months before duties were paid, suggesting wider irregularities and possible railroad advantages from unpaid duties.
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New York Express
Washington
Iran
National Industrial Congress sets June assembly in New Jersey
The National Central Executive Committee announces the Ninth National Industrial Congress will assemble on the first Wednesday in June at Trenton New Jersey. Proposed principles include free public domain for settlers, Homestead exemption from debt execution, limits on land acquisition, abolition of life tenures, direct election of national leaders, and reduced presidential appointment powers. The Walker Expedition faces internal discord and opposition from locals and Mexican forces, with reports of harsh measures and coerced loyalties.
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National Central Executive Committee
Ninth
National Industrial Congress
Trenton
New Jersey
United States
Walker
California
Douglas Letter Defends Nebraska Bill in Clergymen Protest
The letter by Judge Douglas, eight columns wide in the Washington Sentinel, rebuts the Chicago clergymen protest and argues the Nebraska bill rests on self-government and local state sovereignty. It contends clergymen have no universal right to moral governance and defends transfer of slaves as a regional adjustment, while insisting free government requires constitutional limits.
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Ner
Douglas
Washington Sentinel
Chicago
Senate
New England
Nebraska
Kentucky
Self-Feeding and Self Registering Printing Press Exhibited
A Boston exhibit reports a new Self-Feeding and Self Registering Power Press that prints on both sides, drops sheets into a box, feeds wet reels, and cuts to size. It doubles Hoe's Cylinder Press speed, includes a register with token count, a bell for each token, and adjustable alarm. Also noted is a fire week news item about liquor handling and a colonial anecdote about rum, plus notes on Fredericksburg notes and the Reverend John Green’s death in New York and molasses prices in Louisiana.
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Printive Press
New York Independent
Boston
James B Winston Marries Mary Catherine Pendleton
On the morning of the 11th instant at the residence of Mr J G C Courtney the Rev Dr Howell officiated as James B Winston of Richmond wed Mary Catherine Pendleton daughter of the late Robert Pendleton of King and Queen County Virginia.
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J GC Courtney
Howell
James B. Winston
Richmond
Mary Catherine
Robert Pendleton
King & Queen County
Windmill Drama Benefit at Taylor Theatre Tonight
Theatre notice announces Mr J A Taylor sole lessee and Mr W M Ward acting manager presenting The Drama of the Windmill on Wednesday evening April 12 with Driving Maria and to conclude with Good for Nothing in aid of Taylor.
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J. A. Taylor
W. M. Ward
I Taylor
Jullien Concert Crowded Despite Weather Tonight
Washington April 10 Jullien's concert drew a large crowd despite bad weather. The performance went off with great éclat and his final concert is scheduled for tomorrow night. Many mail contractors and agents are in town awaiting Southern and Western mail settings, the largest lettings ever held. The Southern telegraph line failed south of Raleigh, leaving Charleston convention news unavailable.
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Washngton
Charleston
Emancipation Debate as Congress Meets in April
April 10 report from Prinavrtputa notes Puerto Cabello dates to the 25th al. have been received. Congress is in session considering emancipation of slaves at an early day. The President favors the measure to bolster influence with the masses and possibly set up power for his brother. Produce arriving, coffee selling, hides at 15. Dolphin sails for Baltimore next day. Kate to sail in four days.
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Puerto Cabello
Congress
Kate
Linter from Havana and Crescent City Reach Port
The steamer Crescent City from Havana arrived today while Havana affairs were quiet. The frigate Columbia arrived on the Istinat. Freights were declining due to a large number of vessels arriving.
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New Orleans
Crescent City
Havana
Columbia
Istinat
Late Difficulty at Hayti Reveals Indemnity Payment
A letter from Hayti dated April 10 claims French demand for 160000 indemnity to the Emperor Souloquié was settled with payment and a salute to the Haitian flag. Foreign consuls did not support the Emperor. Also, the steamer City of Manchester has floated off and passed New Castle with over 400 passengers.
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Isthmus
Aspinwall City
New Grenadian
Hollins
United States
Cyane
Boston
Souloquié
City of Manchester
New Castle
Senate Debates Free Duty on Railroad Iron Bill
Congress takes up the credit bill for railroad iron duties. Senator Douglas pushes an amendment to admit iron free of duty for three years. A long debate follows in the Senate while in the House Bennett’s Land Bill is postponed for two weeks. Nebraska Bill debated in Committee of the Whole with strong opposition from Mr. Cullom criticizing Douglas.
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Senate
Douglas
House
Bennett
Nebraska
Cullom
Tennessee
Whigs Elect Mayor in Hantrorp Election
In Hantrorp on April 11 the municipal election yielded a Whig victory with their mayoral candidate winning the race. Local turnout and vote counts were not specified in the report.
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Hantrorp
Whigs
Markets Brief Fluctuations on Flour Wheat and Corn
New York appears a market update dated April 11 with flour prices rising by 2 1/2 cents and wheat and corn moving higher. Reports show sales of 1200 barrels of flour at 7.37 dollars with white wheat at 1.81 and white and yellow corn priced around 68 to 75 cents per bushel.
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New York
Bartsore
Sailed Vessels and Passengers From Baltimore and New York
The listing shows ships and captains sailing from Baltimore and New York including Schr Chas Kent WD Colquitt Co Schr Wm H Travers Granger and others aboard the Belvidere Jamestown and related steamers. It notes passenger and crew details with vessel names and owners.
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Kent
North
Baltimore
Moise
Colquitt & Co
Panic in Boston money market and related notices
Boston money market experiences a panic. Rumors circulate of Senator James from Providence and the proposed resignation. The Black Warrior steamer sails to Mobile via Havana. Market reports show stocks unchanged in New York. by April 16 flour and corn prices move, with wholesale sugar and whiskey trade activity noted.
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Providence
Gen. James
United States
New York
Toxbay
Mobile
Havana
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