The Boston Slave Case and Moral Responsibility
The article blames Greeley Garrison Parker Seward and Sumner for instigating incendiary rhetoric that led to the Boston murder of James Batchelder. It argues the fugitive slave law is constitutional and that extremism may justify revolutionary action. It names Seward Sumner and others as murderers and urges southern citizens to remember their supposed guilt.
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Boston
Greeley
Garrison
Theodore Parker
William H. Seward
Charles Sumner
James Batchelder
Seward
Sumner
Senate
South
Parker
Batchelder
Abolitionists blamed for mob murder in Boston
A Boston note denounces abolitionists for mob violence that killed a law officer and accuses abolition journals of denying the mob’s role. The piece condemns hypocrisy, cowardice, and lies, arguing the mob acted to resist constitutional law while now seeking protection from authorities. It links the murder to treason and widespread crime by abolitionists.
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Batchelder
Boston
The
Tribune and Times
Abolition
New Law Bans Circulation of Notes Under Five Dollars
A new law banning notes worth less than five dollars takes effect today. Reported in Boston, Purcell Pairo and Bennett Beers have reportedly redeemed many notes with gold, silver, and Virginia bank notes. A New York Times Boston correspondent notes Harvard Law School students cheered for Judge Loring, but the cheers were met with jeers from others.
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Messrs. Purcell, Pairo and
Bennett & Beers
Virginia
New York Times
Boston
Judge Loring
Harvard Law School
Discovery of vast guano deposits on Gallapagos Islands
Information from Mr. J. Vallamit reports immense guano deposits on the Gallapagos Islands off Ecuador, midway between San Francisco and Cape Horn. The government considers the islands potentially purchasable.
A Boston Leader Refutes Subscriptions For Burns
The piece ridicules a reverend agitator for offering brain and bullets to fund Burns. It mocks the alleged bravery of Seward Sumner Phillipa Parker and Theodore Parker, arguing demagogues excite mobs yet shirk danger when real peril appears. The writer likens such figures to lambs or cowards in a mob outbreak.
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Boston
Burns
Seward
Sumner
Phillipa
Parker
Abolition Sermon Turns On Burns Letter Read In Boston
The Reverend Theodore Parker preached to an abolition crowd in Boston and read a letter from fugitive slave Anthony Burns dated May 24 1854 claiming rights and liberty. A Boston Mail account alleges Burns appeared unaffected and may not have seen the document. critics call the sermon treason and blasphemy.
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Theodore Parker
Boston
Burns
Church of Christ
Anthony Burns
Boston Mail
Mail
Court House
Theodore
Richmond and York River Railroad Charter Provisions
The Enquirer notes the charter limits for two possible routes via King William to near West Point and through New Kent toward Eltham. The stockholders at the first meeting ordered further surveys, as directed by the Board, with engineers to report by July. Also mentioned are Virginia Tennessee rails laid to New River and a July barbecue excursion from Lynchburg. Texas seeks mounted forces on the Rio Grande. Russia proposes broad tariff cuts and port transfers with Prussia to ease trade.
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Richmond and
York River
Enquirer
Richmond and York River Railroad Company
County
King William
West Point
New Kent
Eltham
Board of Directory
Virginia and Tennessee
New River
Lynchburg
Gazelle Steamer Explosion Wounds Gardiner Near Oregon City
Charles Gardiner of Washington city was wounded in the Gazelle explosion near Oregon City in Oregon Territory on April 3. His arm was broken and he was slightly scalded but reportedly doing well. The Palmer Worm is reappearing in Western Massachusetts, forcing fruit growers to destroy infected trees to curb spread.
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Charles Gardiner
Washington City
Oregon City
Oregon Territory
Palmer
Massachusetts
Worme
War of Words Between Prentice and Courier Escalates
A Louisville Journal clash with the Courier editor over a heated exchange widens. Prentice, likening his foe to a frog and an ox, labels him an Underground Railway director as a jab, while the Courier calls Prentice a fizzle and a toad. The exchange continues with sharp taunts and imagined retributions.
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Prentice
Louisville Journal
The
Courier
Underground Railway Company
the Courier
Rumor of Russian Czar's Possible Withdrawal and Congress Offer
The New York Times reports private London sources saying the Emperor of Russia may withdraw from power after being betrayed. Austria seeks to reopen talks, and the Russian cabinet may hint at suspending hostilities and sending a plenipotentiary to a European Congress. The Times cautions this could be another Russian ploy to delay and gain winter advantages.
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New York Times
London
Russia
Austria
The
Times
The Black Warrior Case Nearing Amicable Resolution
The Queen of Spain is expected to remit the $6,000 fine on the Havana consign ees, ending the seizure dispute. Tying & Co. argue the seizure violated island commercial laws and seek remission. Senor de Ceuta, the new Spanish Minister, has met several times with the Secretary of State.
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Spain
Consignees
Havana
Messrs. Tying & Co
Senor de Ceuta
Southern M. E. Conference Expunges Slavery Disputation
The Columbus Times reports the Southern M E Conference acted on the 9th section of the Discipline expunging it and all sections condemning slavery while retaining the rule against purchasing people for slavery. The expurgation vote fell 47 to 54, though the anti slavery rule remains.
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M. E
Columbus Times
Friends of the Church
South
County votes against moving seat to Slash Cottage
Hanover County residents rejected the proposal to move the county seat from Hanover Court House to Slash Cottage by a margin of fifty votes in the Thursday vote.
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Hanover Court House
Hanover County
Improvements at Saratoga Springs Resort Season Likely
From the Saratoga Register, notable improvements expected at the fashionable resort for the upcoming season. Provisitory Datas notes from the Warrenton Flag claim public house licensees must oath to sell no liquor to white minors or new negroes. A Swedish musical talent Michelet captivates Stockholm with a voice rivaling Jenny Lind. Congressman Gwin proposes adjournment for July 8, Congress unlikely to meet that deadline. Charleston City Council pledges 260000 dollars to the Charleston and Savannah Railroad. California wheat harvest likely to exceed local demand. Immigrant influx in the past year could reach half a million with 10 million dollars in capital.
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Warrenton
Fancuier County
Congress
Gwin
California
Charleston
Savannah
Wallat
Fragments of a 19th Century Newspaper Page
The text presents assorted excerpts including a satire on advertising and self praise, a tragic shooting report in Alberdeen Mississippi, notes on a gold discovery near the Yakima river in Oregon, and updates from the Montague Commonwealth case. The tone mirrors period journalism with brief, varied items and local color.
Senate Action and House Roads Bill in Early June Session
In the Senate Mr Adams offered a resolution seeking pension inquiry for the widow and children of James Batchel der killed in Beaton aiding Fugitive Slave Law. Sumner objected and it was laid over. Congress adjournment was amended and passed. In the House Mr Henn introduced Nebraska military road and public land sale bills and a land office plan. Gerrit Smith opposed the Pacific railroad bill. The House concurred with Deficiency appropriation conference report awaiting presidential signature. Sentenced.
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Senate
Adams
James Batchelder
Beaton
Sumner
Congress
Committee of Conference
House of Representatives
Henn
Nebraska
Gerrtt Smith
House
Joint Committee of Conference
The Burns fugitive slave case at Boston trial resumes
Boston May 80 The examination of Burns the fugitive resumed with him heavily ironed and guarded by U S troops The courtroom crowd has thinned while Mr Ellis continues the defense The defense witnesses testified Burns was in Boston three weeks before his escape and identified by workers and a police officer The case remains unsettled with a date discrepancy noted by observers The court adjourned until tomorrow
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Cmouit Court
Commonwealth
Montague
Pet. Democrat
Boston
Burns
U.S
Ellis
Ramp Dispatch
Mattapan Iron Works
Drew
Mattapan
Suttle
James @. Whittemore
Common Council
Stephen Mate Tocks
B. A. Gilman
John Favor
Dana
Western ridge tunnels face new stability challenge
The Va Staunton dressenger reports fresh difficulties on the western side of the ridge as great showers of water and loose rock threaten progress. Workers hope to reach solid rock soon to resume headway. The eastern end of the tunnel advances rapidly.
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Staunton
Dressenger
Presbyteriam Assembly Q 5 Burrato May 30th
In Worcester the church erased Dr Day from the ruling Elders list for not allowing his children to be baptized. Dr McGill accepted a Princeton Seminary professorship. Mission board report adopted. Church extension reports debated with a $100,000 fund proposal favored by the majority and opposed by the minority. Rev Dr W S Plumer of Baltimore elected to Allegany Seminary chair.
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Presbyteriam Assembly
Burrato
Day
Church of Worcester
McGill
Princeton Seminary
Board of Missions
W. S. Plumer
Baltimore
Allegany Seminary
Adjournment of Congress in July Sparks Speculation
Wasinxeron May 80 It is thought the House will not concur with the Senate's resolution to adjourn in July due to a mass of business urging action. The Senate's move prompts wide speculation on final adjournment timing.
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Congress
Wasnixeron
House
Senate
Glenn
Paterson & Jackson
Main Street
Anti Slavery Annual Meeting in Boston May 80
The Massachusetts Anti Slavery Society held its annual meeting at the Melodeon with resolutions offered for action while heated debates occurred. Separately the New School Presbyterian Assembly adjourned, postponing the Papist baptism issue.
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Bostoy
Massachusetts Anti Slavery Society
Melodeon
New School Presbyteriam Assembly
Puimapenpaia
Sime Die
To Fannie Love Poem Fragment
Poem expresses intense romantic devotion to Fannie with vows of faithfulness and sharing sorrow. Language speaks of madness, crime, sin, and bearing Earth's storms for the beloved. Ends with praise of her smile guiding through life's dread weather and a vow to seek happiness only with her.
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Magnolia
Smith W. Ilo mas W. to Miss Gibson in Loudoun County
A marriage by Rev. J B Martin in Loudoun County Virginia May 9th at Fernew unites Dr Ilo mas W Smith with Miss Eleano ra Gibson daughter of Mahlon Gibson deceased.
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Fernew
Loudoun County
J. 8. Martin
Ilomas W.smith
Eleanora Gibson
Mahlon Gibson
Fragmentary notice hints at local event in New York or Maine
The readable fragment mentions authorities and a fire in a place likely titled New No or Mt. Fireman. Details are unclear but imply a local incident needing official response and possible public notice. Further context would clarify location, action, and involved groups.
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Brown & Shook
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New Orleans
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le Jel Williams &Brother
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Todd & Christian
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King & Toy
Norfolk
EK Camm
Williamsburg
W Baker
RM Zimmerman
Main
12Th &T
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Superior
Bennett & Beers LD
Virginia Chewing Tobacco
Whits CO
Allen & CO
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Sattler
Main St
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J Bstegal
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Main St. Ugars
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Jean
Oles
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Roy Udditte
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