Pan Handle railroad request gains support in Virginia Legislature
The Pan Handle district seeks a naked charter to build a railroad with its own funds linking to Cleveland and lake markets. Wheeling opposes, Pittsburg could benefit but not at Wheeling's expense. Delegate Mr. Smith from Brooke and Hancock earned praise for pushing the measure, with a near certainty of passage at the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Wheeling
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Pan Handle
Committee On Roads
Smith
Brooke
House
Panhandle
Hancock
Proper Credit in Newspaper Exchanges
The letter complains that many exchanges republish Mail editorials without proper credit. The writer cites a recent instance where a Mail editorial was copied in full without attribution, and urges friends to give both the writer and the Mail proper credit. They warn that robbing the Mail has no legal or equitable support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mail
Lecompte Beats Joe Lexington in Louisiana Stakes
Lecompte won the late State stake at New Orleans in 86 seconds, beating Joe Lexington who nearly led. The performance exceeds any prior horse record by six and a half seconds, surpassing Fashion’s palmiest days. New York boys sell Turkish moustaches for six cents, made of seal skin. John F. Hamtramck has been elected mayor of Shepherdstown, Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Lexington
New Orleans
Lecompte
Boston
Peytona
New York
John F. Hamtramck
Shepherdstown
Probe Scarlet Letter Authors At Public Inquiry
A satirical proposal calls for a committee from the Herald to investigate who authored the Scarlet letter attributed to Gen. Pierce and also to explore who wrote the Junius letters. The plan suggests Bennet, Bundee, Burke, and Forest Forney lead the inquiry and extend research beyond the Hulsemann letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Hulseman
Gen
Pierce
Bennett
Herald
Bundlee
Burke
Forest Forney
Junius
Vorney
Hulsemann
Revenue Deficiencies in Railroad Iron Duties
The New York Express reports serious deficiencies in revenue returns across collection districts, especially for railroad iron. Over the past two years many iron parcels arrived for railroads elsewhere, bonded and forwarded, with duties unpaid. Washington inquiries indicate iron laid down and in use for months before payment, suggesting wider irregularities and possible underpaid duties benefiting certain railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Express
Washington
Iran
National Industrial Congress to convene in Tren ton New Jersey
The National Central Executive Committee announces the Ninth National Industrial Congress will assemble at Tren ton New Jersey on the first Wednesday in June. It advocates free public land for settlers, homestead protection from debt sales, capping land holdings, ending life tenures in office, direct election of President Vice President and Senators, and reduced presidential appointing powers.
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National Central Executive Committee
Ninth
National Industrial Congress
Trenton
New Jersey
United States
Walker Expedition Nears End Amid Factional Strife
California papers report Walker's expedition collapsing into discord and potential infighting among his forces. Locals resist the Liberators and Walker enforces a harsh order demanding obedience or punishment. Mexicans are coerced to sign declarations to request provisions and future reimbursement from Walker.
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California
Walker
Tense Transit Tax Clash Sparks Vigilance Concern at Aspinwall
Reports from the Isthmus describe rising trouble between American residents at Aspinwall and New Grenadian authorities over a transit tax on passengers. Vigilance committees formed by Americans prompted intervention by Capt. Hollins of the US brig Cyane, raising hopes that violence will be halted pending government adjudication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aspinwall City
Hollins
United States
Cyane
London Times Sends Agent to Marseilles for Telegraphed News
The London Times dispatched an agent to Marseilles to supervise telegraphic despatches in anticipation of Black Sea events. The piece notes readers’ awareness of the paper’s expense for information, citing Paris correspondence at $5,000 yearly plus office costs and two assistants at $1,600 each, with first-copy payments of $800 and $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Black Sea
Marseilles
Paris
Bourbon County Court Day Mules and Cattle Sell at Paris
At the Bourbon County Court day in Paris Kentucky about 2500 mules were sold and property valued at $200000 changed hands. Mules two years old brought 145 120 90 dollars per lot. One year olds sold at 110 90 and 60 dollars. Ma ule colts sold at 70 50 and 30 dollars. Stock cattle fetched 35 25 and 17 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bourbon County
Paris
Skentucky
Hamlet rumor and ministerial move cited in Courier
The piece notes a rumor about Forest converting to spirit rap and explains it as him having to rap the ghost for missing his Hamlet line. It also reports Gen. Gadsden being in Charleston and the Courier’s claim he will soon return to Mexico as resident minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest
Hamlet
Gen. Gadsden
Charleston
Willin
Mexico
Judge Douglas Responds to Clergymen Protest in New England
The Washington Sentinel reports Judge Douglas writing an eight column letter defending his Senate debate stance on the Nebraska bill and clerical protests. He argues self government is the core principle, contests clergy meddling in moral truths, and asserts transfer of slaves would not alter political balance. The letter aims to vindicate his character and positions, warning against moral wrongs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Washington Sentinel
Chicago
Senate
New England
Nebraska
Kentucky
Newark Fire Department Seized by City Authorities
Newark officials lock up all engine houses and seize apparatus in a display of firm control amid alleged insubordination. Citizens urged to be ready to assist in manning the engines if a fire breaks out.
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Fire Department
Newark
N.J
Military Commission Awards California Claims Totals
The Military Commission in Washington has concluded sessions on California claims. The Intelligencer reports total claims exceeded 800000 dollars, but only about 135000 dollars were allowed. Claims largely arose from the expedition under Col. Fremont.
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Military Commission
Washington
California
Intelligencer
Col. Fremont
Ex-President Fillmore and JFK in Mobile Reception
Ex president Millard Fillmore and the Hon John P Kennedy received an enthusiastic reception in Mobile on Friday. A convoy of steamers met them and a civic and military procession escorted them to City Square where both spoke. They may abandon plans for Havana and travel north by land, stopping at intermediate points. They have been invited to visit Savannah.
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Fillmore
John P. Kennedy
Mobile
Havana
Savannah
Brazil Announces Move to Occupy Banda Oriental
Brazil confirms plan to send an army to occupy Banda Oriental with an envoy arriving in Montevideo to announce the action. The move reads as virtual annexation of the territory, and local inhabitants appear largely pleased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Banda Oriental
Montevideo
Strain Returns After Provisions Search in Panama Patrol
The Panama Star reports two of four men with Lieut Strain perished while four men searched the Savanna and Lara river junction for provisions. The remaining two stayed aboard the British ship Virago, and Strain began returning alone with supplies to the separated party after four weeks apart.
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Strain
Panama Star
Savanna
Lara
Vira
Lient
Rhode Island Senate and Connecticut Legislature party split
Rhode Island Senate 19 Whigs to 13 Democrats and Independents while the House shows 41 Whigs to 21 Democrats and Independents. In Connecticut the Senate is 5 Democrats to 16 Whigs, and the House 95 Democrats to 128 Whigs and Freesoilers.
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Rhode Island
Senate
House
Connecticut
Rubini and the Italian Life in Later Years
A Rochester Post Office notice lists an addressed letter to "the Handsomest Woman" in the city. The item mentions plans to hire an extra clerk to serve applicants, reflecting local post office activity amid refreshed thoughts on wealth and pleasure in Italian sensibility.
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Robini
Sincur
Italy
Rubini
Rochester
Senate Debates on Rail Iron Duty Credit and House Land Bill
In the Senate a bill to grant credit for duties on railroad iron was taken up. Mr. Douglas offered an amendment to admit iron for three years free of duty, triggering a lengthy debate. In the House Bennett’s Land Bill was postponed for two weeks, while the Nebraska Bill faced Committee of the Whole debate with Mr. Cullom of Tennessee opposing it and harsh on Douglas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Douglas
House
Bennett
Nebraska
Cullom
Tennessee
Whigs Elect Mayor At Uarvrorp Municipal Election
At yesterday's municipal election in Uarvrorp, the Whigs elected their mayoral candidate. This result completes the local contest, reflecting party preference in the city leadership race.
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Uarvrorp
Whigs
Markets report from April 11 flour price surge and grain sales
New Year markets show flour up 6 to 12 cents, wheat firmer, corn between 72 and 75 cents. Baltimore area sales note 1200 barrels of flour at 7 dollars 87 cents, white wheat at 1.81, white corn 68 to 69, yellow 74 to 75 cents.
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Bawkmore
New York
State
Ohio
Southern
Orleans
Jullien’s Washington Concert Crowded in Poor Weather
Affairs in Washington report Jullien’s concert despite inclement weather, crowded and praised. His final concert is set for tomorrow night as mail contractors and agents gather for the largest Southern and Western States settings yet, with telegraph outage hindering Charleston Commercial Convention news.
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Washineton
Jullien
Raleigh
N. C
Charleston
Emancipation Debate Amid Puerto Cabello Dispatches
Later from Puerto Cabello reports Congress in session weighing emancipation of slaves as an early measure. The President favored it to sway the masses and strengthen power or aid his brother’s candidacy. Produce arrives. coffee price noted. Dolphin sail planned for Baltimore. barque date set.
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Puerto Cabello
Dolphin
Baltimore
Crescent City Arrives from Havana as Havana Quietude Continues
Later from Havana arrives news that the steamer Crescent City from Havana reached port today. Reports from Havana indicate continued quiet conditions. The frigate Columbia reached on the Istinat as freight rates ease due to a flood of arriving vessels.
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New Oxnvans
Crescent City
Havana
Columbia
Istinat
French Demands and Haitian Payment After Bombardment Threat
A letter from Hayti notes a demand on Emperor Soulouque for 160000 in indemnity. It claims payment was made and the French Admiral saluted the Haitian flag. Foreign consuls reportedly did not side with the Emperor in the dispute.
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Hayti
Boston
Souloqué
Steamer City of Manchester Floats Off with 400 Passengers
The steamer City of Manchester has floated off and passed New Castle on April 10. The vessel, named Pumaveneera, carries over 400 passengers as it proceeds to its next port of call.
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City of Manchester
New Castle
Boston Money Market Panic Shocks City
Boston reports a panic in the money market today on April 10 as investors react to volatility. Officials monitored conditions and prepared to intervene to restore liquidity and stabilize rates. The disruption affected banks and brokers, with trading volumes down and lender demand fluctuating amid uncertain forecasts.
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Boston
Rumored Resignation of Senator James
Providence April 10 A rumor runs through the city that Gen James United States Senator from this state is about to resign his seat.
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Senator James
Providence
Gen. James
United States
Sailor Black Warrior Departs New York for Mobile via Havana
The steamer Black Warrior left New York for Mobile via Havana on April 10. She sails aboard a regular Atlantic run with anticipated transit through the port of Havana en route to Mobile.
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New York
Bay
Mobile
Havana
Market Report Stocks Rise and Fall in New York
Transactions in stocks report a market unchanged in overall tone with some losses. The day’s activity notes prices lower across several issues with no broad uniform direction.
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New York
Printing Press Exhibits Self Feeding and Registering Power
Boston reports a new self feeding and self registering printing press shown for several days. It feeds both sides, drops sheets into a box, uses wet paper on a reel, and cuts to size. It doubles output of Façade’s cylinder press with a register, bell, and adjustable token counter.
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New Printing Press
New York Independent
Boston
Prine Ted
Faoe
Too Good to Last and the Rum Tale
A fragment recounts barroom chaos with barrels, fawcet leaks, and people scooping liquor from the ground before drinking it. It cites a tale of an Indian woman in a canoe above Passaic Falls who drinks the last drop rather than lose it, quipping about not losing rum.
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Passaic Falls
Clergy Exclusion of John Green Leads to Death in New York
The Rev John Green once a Methodist minister died in New York after being excluded for tie to Rev Mr Moffit. A Louisiana molasses price drop to seven cents a gallon is blamed on scarce cooperage. The Hardy Whig says its office is for sale after the editor's death.
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John Green
Methodist Episcopal C Church
Moffit
New York
Louisiana
Hardy Whig
Gambling houses in London and major cities eyed for scope
A report details widespread gambling dens with thirty plus establishments in major cities. It notes lavish interiors, decoy crews, and guards, with hundreds employed and broad expansion to New York Philadelphia Washington. It cites lotteries and policy fraud, questions local city counts, and compares to London’s scale.
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London
United States
N. York
Philadelphia
Washington
Pennsylvania
New York
Soil of the South and Spring Verses by Mrs. Caroline Lem Hentz
A collage of verses praising the Soil of the South its fruits and future, plus poems about Spring and Virginia, and a meditation on life without love. The pieces invoke regional pride and poetic musings on nature, youth, and emotion across several pieces.
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Caroline Lem Hentz
Come back to childhood or the signal star of Judah
The poem by Fanny Forreston reflects on childhood memories and grown life. It contrasts tender youth with a present forged by hardship, noting a jewel of strength found in sorrow. A final line claims no New York law punishes a man for eloping with another’s wife, adding a jarring legal aside.
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Fanny Forreston
Judah
State of
New York
Certficate Replacement Sought for Lost Bank Stock
Edward H Stabler of Baltimore seeks issuance of a new two share certificate for Farmers Bank of Va to replace lost certificate N O10 9854 dated July 10 1847. All concerned are called to show cause why a new certificate should not be issued.
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Farmers’ Bank of
Edward 'H Stabler
Baltimore
Maal rated as officially good by AFL officials
Officials from the AFL rated Maal as officially good following a recent assessment. The process confirmed Maal meets the required standards for equipment and performance within league guidelines.
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Worthy
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Perry
Chas. Dimmock
Abram
Joseph R. Anderson
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Wm, Childress
Bill
Robert
Roney
Culpeper Observer
Corporation of Fredericksburg
Louisville Journal
Gules
New Haven
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Rue St. Lazare 105
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