Springs or sea coast preferred by Virginians over northern resorts
The Richmond Mail argues Virginians should stay in state for summer, praising Virginia sea coast and mountains but preferring sea air, society, and seafood over northern resorts. It criticizes Springs culture as exclusive and costly and urges Southerners to keep money in Virginia.
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Virginia
Oceano
Byron
Childe Harold
Virginia Society
Army
Navy
Honduran Governor Proclaims Against Adventurers Plan
The governor of Honduras issues a proclamation denouncing a company of English, Germans, and Americans planning to establish an American colony in Mosquito territory. The group allegedly seized land from the Mosquito King and sold it to John Sebastia Renswick of London. The governor seeks justice from the United States and other nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honduras
Mosquito Territory
John Sebastia Renswick
London
Flandaras
United States
Indian Massacre Report Near Victoria by Wild Cat
Advices from Texas describe a five hundred-strong band led by Wild Cat attacking a detachment of twenty five U.S. troops west of Victoria and killing all but two. The raiders then struck travelers and citizens, killing thirty Mexicans and six Americans. Washington Union notes unresolved tensions with Spain and dismisses rumors of policy change.
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Texas
Wild Cat
Victoria
U.S
Washington Union of Satur
Spain
Dispute over extra session and secrecy in state politics
The piece criticizes the Enquirer over its stance on an anticipated extra session, denying secrecy while alleging stealthy tactics. It cites meetings of internal improvements supporters, notes 98 members signing a petition, and questions broader motives amid European war commentary and naval actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enquirer
Ellyson
Friends of Internal Improvements
Charleston Mercury Urges Southern Party Unity on Great Issue
The Charleston Mercury argues Southern Whigs should abandon old party lines and unite. It says the current war of opinion in the South is decided by a single issue that aligns the interests of all parties, urging a united stance rather than factional battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston Mercury
Western Virginia Conference Reports Growth in Fairmont
At the late session in Fairmont the conference reported an aggregate church membership of 1,850 with 159 local ministers and 90 preachers in regular pastoral work. About 2,500 dollars were contributed for missions during the last year, an advance over prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Cause of Missions
Lemmon Slave Case: Security Required for Appeal Costs
Judge Mitchell in New York orders J. Lemmon of Virginia to give security for costs on the appeal from Judge Paine's ruling freeing the slaves. The appeal goes to the New York Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
New York
J. Lemmon
Board of Trade to Expand Membership Beyond Two Hundred
The committee tasked with obtaining signatures for the Board of Trade reports success beyond hopes. The board will organize with at least 250 members and possibly more. The adjourned meeting is set for tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Know Nothings Move Across the Nation as Political Force
The Baltimore Patriot analyzes the rise of the Know Nothing movement after election results in New Orleans Washington and Philadelphia. It portrays the group as a voluntary moral police and warns politicians to reform government or face public indignation and expulsion from power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Patriot
New Orleans
Washington
Philadelphia
Beaven
United States
Death of Liles burn H Trigg in St Louis June first
A letter received in this city on Saturday reports the death of Liles burn H Trigg Esq formerly Collector of Customs for this city. He died suddenly in St Louis on June first. The letter does not state his disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilesburn H. Trigg, Esq
St. Louis
French Aquaculture Spreads Salmon Breeding in Oise
In the Oise department France the artificial production of fish expands with Scottish Swiss and Tyrolean salmon eggs introduced into local rivers. Some eggs perished from a severe winter yet many have survived and begun to develop. Trout eggs from Huntingen were placed and became excluded. Also notes California mining and agricultural results. Charges against French Consul in San Francisco Mr Dillon confirmed though disputed. Debate cites potential friction with the French government and local sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Department of the
Oise
Scotland
Switzerland
California
San Francisco
Dillon
de Valle
Norfolk Elections Set for June Twenty Seventh Demonstration
The municipal elections occur in Norfolk on June twenty seventh with the Know Nothing party planning their first demonstration. Local papers express doubt about the likely result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Know Nothings
Pioneer vessel sails to Jeddo seeking trade with San Francisco
A pioneer vessel recently departed San Francisco bound for Japan to persuade Jeddo merchants to establish regular trade with San Francisco. The voyage carries shipments of trin kets to showcase American goods and encourage market access.
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San Francisco
Japan
Jeddo
Exhibition Soiree of Mr Mee Evoy in Petersburg
The Petersburg event described as Soiree of Mr Mee Evoy on Sunday last reportedly drew notable attention and was said to have passed off with much eclat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mee
Evoy
Petersburg
Giddings Defends Opposition to Washington Union Article
Representative Joshua R. Giddings denounced a Washington Union article attacking Abolitionists like Parker and Phillips. He cited threats against lawmakers and asked if editors should be expelled. TheHouse adjourned for lack of a quorum after a complaint over implied violence.
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Joshua R. Giddings
Washington Union
Giddings
House
A. O. P. Nicholson
Senate
Parker
Phillips
Congress
Ohio
Narrow Escape From Iceberg Endangers Steamship Asia
The steamship Asia, Captain Lott, on a Liverpool to Jersey City voyage with 168 passengers, narrowly avoided a colossal iceberg in foggy seas near 44 52 N, 89 30 W. The crew, led by Captain Lott and Chief Officer Anderson, ordered hard a starboard and the engineers halted to steer away, saving everyone aboard.
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Azia
Lott
Liverpool
Jersey City
City
Glasgow
Anderson
Heve Ring Run Harness Race Sees Red Eye Win Club Purse
The Heve Ring Run course drew a large crowd for a $1,000 four mile heats event. Red Eye won the final two heats to capture the purse, with One-eyed Joe taking the first heat and Fanny Fern withdrawn after heat one. Times were 7 45, 7 48, and 8 24. Col. Colvin Green's three year old colt won the $300 sweepstakes.
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Baltimore
Hevering Run
Red Eye
One-eyed Joe
Fanny Fern
Col
Colvin Green
Rumored Failures Shake New Orleans Markets
Rumors spread in New Orleans on June 8 about the failure of two large provision and breadstuffs houses. Names are withheld for now. Liabilities are said to be very large. Despite some recent failures, business remains unusually active for the season.
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New Orleans
House
Washington
Richmond
Petersburg
Norfolk
Nxe
Messrs. H. T. Pairo & Co
Richmond Dispatch
New York and Washington Printing Telegraph Company
House Line
Henry J. Rogers
Balloon ascent ends with fall near Flushing
New York reports Wise the aeronaut rose from the Crystal Palace on June 8 or Myr. He traveled over Flushing when the balloon dropped about forty feet. He sustained a bruise and one tooth was knocked out before the lighter craft sped toward Boston.
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New York
Myr. Wise
Crystal Palace
Flushing
St Riva
Boston
Homeopathic Convention Adopts Key Resolution on Similia
In Albany on June 8 185¢ Dr Coxe of Philadelphia reported proving hydrophobia and it was referred to the Publishing Committee. A Cleveland meeting resolution declared the homeopathic law co extensive with disease and criticized non law remedies as due to materia medica gaps rather than law weakness. Afternoon reports and Schmidt matter discussions concluded harmoniously. A committee chose Bufiglo as next year’s meeting site for Hahnemann birthplace stone project details noted.
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Albany
Coxe
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Schmidt
Pulte
Hahneman
Bufiglo
Indian raids and horsemen threaten Texas borders
The Picayune and Galveston papers report Indian outrages across Texas with Wild Cat leading 500 Seminoles and Comanche in attacks. A Mexican express messenger recounts a massacre of mustang traders and soldiers, predicting wider slaughter from the Río Grande to far regions.
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Cuartiston
New Orleans
The
Picayune
Mexico
Galveston
Brazos
Texas
Wild Cat
Mexican Express
Rio Grande
Fire Destroys Matthews and Syree Store and Five Adjoining Shops
A Friday night blaze in Lexington Missouri destroyed the Matthews and Syree store on the levee and five neighboring businesses. Buildings and produce losses total about $40,020, all reportedly insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Matthews & Syree
Lexington
Missouri
Cearly
President Refuses Clemency in Major Wise Case
The President declines clemency for Major Wise, who was tried for disobedience of orders. Wise is suspended from rank and pay for six months.
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Washieron
Wise
Sailing of the Baltic Brings Passengers and Specie
The royal mail steamer Baltic sailed today from New York with two hundred passengers and six hundred thirty thousand dollars in specie on board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Royal Wail
Baltic
Market report notes dull wheat and mixed grain sales
Markets from New York Philadelphia and Baltimore report dull wheat with no sales and modest brown and white corn activity. Fluctuating flour prices are noted with small lots offered and few transactions as a broad market slowdown appears.
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New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Mrs
Wm. F. Ritchie
Everett House
Union Square
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C. A Rose
W. M. Semple
New York Commercial
England
Odessa
Libau
Turkey
Sion
Western Virginia
Lilburn H. Trigg
Giddings and the ‘Union
Asia
Hughes
Gen. Cass
Archbishop Hughes
Alex. Gazette
Buffalo Courier
Sartiges
Marey
Austria
Prussia
Maysville
Lucy Stone
Lucy
Benton
Pacific Railroad
China
Montpelier
Minnesota Daily Democrat
Edward Henry Foster
Sandwich Islands
Liverpool Mail
U. States
Free States
the Mails
Major Wise
Thomas Ritchie, Jr
Ritchie
William F. Ritchie
Hsg
Anna Cora Mowatt
Lynchburg
Remare Kable
Cincinnatti Daily
NEWS
Telegraph
Marine Pol OF
Teal
Mdse
John Thomas
Elzey
Pamunkey River
Corn
Stearns & Brummell
Mary Willis
Travers
Colquitt & Co
Courier
Rogers
Currie
George, Myers
Light
Juliette
Baker
T This S
QTE Grattan
Randolpis Law
Grattan
J W
Randolph
Bennett & Beers
Henry Shafha
Main Street
P. S
Messrs. Toland& Burger
Messrs. Hoe & Co
Smiti & Harwood
Jed
Baker’s Premium
Purcell & Ladd
Alexander Royal
Adie & Gray
J H Blair
Osheph Rodgers & Sons
Messrs
Joseph Rodgers & Sons
Smith & Harwood
Red Importers
Myers & Janke
Bennetys & Beeks
Hiller
Jele
Areira
Jonathan Pareira
Joseph Carson
University of Pennsylvania
A. Morris
Selo
Virginia Reports
J W Kanpops
Lomax
Robinson
Thomas
Coke
Virginia Debates
John Robinson
Tate
Davie
Jelo
Davenport, Allen & CO
Olender
Manet
Walsh Yard
Ornoé
Moray
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