Angel Gabriel in New York Sparks Citywide Turmoil
The Richmond Mail reports the rise of a street preacher calling himself the Angel Gabriel in Gotham. Crowds gather in public spaces amid fears of mob violence and sectarian tensions as officials struggle to maintain order during the Know Nothing era. A Brooklyn assembly in Atlantic street ends with limited arrests and departure for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angel Gabriel
Gotham
St. Paul’s
New York
Brooklyn
Hoyt
J.S. Orr
Angel Gabrial
Orr
Proposed American Cuba Purchase Commission for Spain
The article discusses a likely Administration move to send a special embassy to Spain with a plan to acquire Cuba. It suggests Pierce and cabinet support a hundred million dollar bid, arguing a tactful multi member commission would better convey policy than Mr Soule, amid fears of provoking Spain and European powers.
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Cuba
Congress
Spain
Pierce
The
South Side Democratic
Soule
United States
Mr. Soule
Fredericksburg News Reports Ground Necessary for Extra Session
The Fredericksburg News notes that lawmakers push forward to secure an extra session after stalled talks. Officials emphasize urgent economic and policy decisions, with community leaders calling for swift action and clear timelines.
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Fredericksburg
Ihielor
The Indian War in Texas Frontier Trouble
The New Orleans Crescent reports meetings in San Antonio and other Texas towns denouncing the General Government for failure to protect the frontier. Tonkaways and Lipans camp near Leona, threatening vengeance if punished, while settlers prepare for possible extermination. A generic war by tribes has driven hundreds from homes. calls rise for mounted troops to secure the frontier and end savage incursions. The piece urges immediate decisive government action to spare Texan pioneers from further tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans Crescent
San Antonio
Texas
Books Received Show Rappers Critique and Arthur Novel
Books received through J. R. Holbrook include a new work attacking modern Spirit Rapping and Spiritualist circles as absurd. The author critiques theories of spiritual phenomena and argues spiritualism’s religion is inferior to Jesus Christ. Also noted is A Year after Marriage by T S Arthur, acclaimed as one of his best stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Holbrook
Franklin Street
H. Long & Brother
Nassau Street
New York
Tipping
Jesus Christ
T.S. Arthur
Brigham Young Claims Unfettered Governor Authority
In Utah, Brigham Young declares he has no fear of Franklin Pierce removing him, asserting there is no territorial governor and that he will remain governor until the Almighty ends it. He condemns the appointment as shameful and says only divine fiat can end his rule.
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Brigham Young
Franklin Pierce
Brigham
Pierce
Young
Fugitive Slave Law Declared Unconstitutional in Wisconsin
In Milwaukie on the 6th instant a Wisconsin Supreme Court judge ruled the Fugitive Slave Law unconstitutional in a habeas corpus case seeking release of a participant in the St. Louis fugitive rescue. The court ordered release, but the U.S. Marshal reportedly refuses to obey the order.
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Milwaukie
Supreme Court of Wisconsin
St. Louis
United States
Congress Adjourns Plan After July Senate Split
The House passed a resolution for final adjournment on August 14 following Senate suggestions to adjourn from July 3 to the last Monday in October. Southern Senators reportedly oppose any treaty on the Fishery question or reciprocal trade with Canada unless it includes a clause surrendering fugitive slaves.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Senate
Canada
Army Stores and Rail News From Santa Fe
Army wagons totaling ten arrived at Santa Fe from Alburquerque destined for the Indian seat of war to supply provisions if troops require. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad May business surpassed all prior months with about $405,000 in freight and passenger receipts. Subscriptions in aid of the widow Batchelder near Savannah total about $1,000.
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Santa Fe
Alburquerque
Ohio Rail
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Destructive French Flame Lance Reported by Academy
The French Academy of Science describes a new weapon a long hollow lance filled with a combustible compound. A buckler guards the wearer as he closes to eight to twelve yards and fires. It emits a sheet of flame over ten to twelve yards, burning objects and injuring front and rear ranks, with a sustained jet and a loud whistling noise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Academy of Science
France
Madrid Press Flags US Spain Clash Over Black Warrior Issue
The Madrid correspondent notes Spain may lose Cuba and that the Black Warrior dispute with the United States could trigger a broader struggle. Mediation could avert conflict, but the outcome hinges on prudence from both sides as Washington awaits a courier’s report. Spain warns of lighter losses than the US if war breaks out, given American merchant fleets.
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Madrid
London Chronicle
Spain
United States
Washington
Cuba
American Republic
Opening of the Ports of Japan and Perry Mission
Advices from Hong Kong report successful negotiations by Commodore Perry in Japan with a march plan for a treaty and port openings. A grand meeting near Jeddo with the Emperor's princes and ministers suggests ratification. Osaka and Natsmai are named as open ports. a Sara toga voyage to Panama will carry the news. The Emperor is described as dead with a new one enthroned. a Russian treaty claim is denied.
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Japan
Commodore Perry
London Times
Hong Kong
Jeddo
United States Navy
Perry
United States
Saratoga
Panama
Washington
Ozaka
Natsmai
Straits of Sangan
State of Morals in New Orleans and Brooklyn Violence
The Delta laments high murder rates in New Orleans and notes verdicts rarely convict murderers as juries avoid guilty findings. It cites eight years with only manslaughter sentences to Baton Rouge and predicts no remedy. The piece contrasts with reports from Brooklyn under martial law after IrishKnow Nothing clashes, praising municipal action to prevent a larger clash.
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New Orleans
Ward
Frank Smith
Baton Rouge
Mureder
New York Express
Brooklyn
Indian tribes sign treaties to cede lands in Nebraska and Kansas
The Washington Star reports that all tribes in the two new U S territories have concluded treaties with the Commissioner of Indian Affairs relinquishing lands within the area proposed for the new governments.
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The
Washington Star
United States Territories
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Wheat crops show unusually strong promise across Union
The text notes breadth of land under wheat expanding by about twenty per cent in the North and West. It projects a yield twenty to twenty five per cent higher than last year in states like Ohio Kentucky Indiana Illinois despite the fly rust and hard winter. It also mentions a recent act of Congress granting pensions to privately armed ship veterans from the War of 1812 who were wounded.
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The
Union
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Iinois
Life in the Australian Mines Reveals Labor and Racial Tensions
An American correspondent to the Williamsburg Times recounts life near For est Creek Australia describing diggers amused by a recurring circus and imported negro melodies. He notes colored workers prosper as cooks, mentions a claim payout, and surveys attitudes toward race and slavery amid British rule and colonial aborigines.
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Williamsburg Times
Forest Creek
Australia
Victoria
Republic
England
America
Massachusetts
Uncle Tom
John Bull
Session ends early plan and slavery repeal debate
A resolution to close the session in August faces little action without passage of appropriation bills. A bill to repeal Nebraska slave clauses is being prepared for the House, likely blocked by the Senate. Southern opposition grows to Canada reciprocity and fishing treaty, with a proposed clause to surrender U S fugitive slaves in Canada and pay for time away and for fugitives who died in Canada.
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Nebraska
House
Senate
Canada
United States
Marriage of Captain Rynders A Bit of Romance
Baltimore correspondent reports Captain Rynders president of the Empire Club in New York and a customs officer, wed Miss Phoeby Thortwell after securing a late marriage license at Barnum's. The ceremony at Rev. Stockton's united the couple in a celebratory mood. The bride was described as young, beautiful, and rich.
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J. Stockton
Phoeby Thortwell
Barnum’s
Rumored Napoleon Divorce Denied By Paris Correspondent
The Paris Times correspondent refutes widespread talk of a divorce between Napoleon and the Empress. He cites strong authority denying any political motive or ground for such a dissolution, noting rumors persist in legitimist circles and foreign journals. The piece also covers railway progress from Covington to Paris and war news with cautious optimism about Allied prospects.
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Paris
London Times
Napoleon
Infant dies of Sumner family loss on 12th
Died. On Monday morning last, the 12th instant, Ame L ia Word, infant daughter of George J. Sumner.
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Amelia Word
George J. Sumner
Liberty Company Meeting at Engine House Thursday Evening
The Liberty Company calls all members to assemble at the Engine House promptly at 74 o clock Thursday evening. Full attendance is required as important business must be addressed, by order of the Foreman.
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Liberty Company
Pacific Mails Report on Markets and Weather
A New York dispatch from June 12 cites a London correspondent noting Consols rose to 9 1 2 to 9 15 8 amid speculative activity for a further decline. Public confidence slowly returns while some foresee brighter times. Crops benefited from favorable weather after a dry spell with heavy rains. Austria and Prussia reportedly join Western Powers in professed accord, though many see them as tools of the Czar to secure peace and power for renewed aggression.
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New York
London
New York Commercial Advertiser
Pacific
Austria
Prussia
News Roundup From The Baltic To The Black Sea
Latest by Mail from Liverpool reports no new developments from the Baltic Black Sea or Turkey. King Otho accepts the Anglo French ultimatum but will resist occupation measures by allies, threatening interior seat of government and army mobilization if troops advance. Reports from Warsaw note church prayers for Greek success. Vienna reports Austro Prussian treaty adhesion. Silistria in Turkish control. Russian treaty with the Affyhans promises non interference with Ottoman affairs, in exchange for which Russia gains fortified barracks rights near Hourgani. Russian troops move toward Rahova. Achmet Pacha considered offensive. Odessa confirms doubts on a blockade claim as neutral ships report passage unless carrying coal or naval stores.
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Liverpool
Warsaw
Vienna
Frankfort
Silistria
Marseilles
Russia
Odessa
Black Sea
Amusements of the Abolitionists in Westfield
June 11 reports in Springfield say Pearce, Douglas, Hallet and Loring were hanged in effigy in Westfield Massachusetts. Village bells tolled for an hour, then a public burial of the effigies occurred except Douglas, whose effigy was burned at a stake. A long tailed rat labelled The Last of the Old Hunkers accompanied the effigies during the display.
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Springfield
Pearce
Douglas, Hallet
Loring
Westfield
Mass
Douglas
Organization of the New City Councils in Philadelphia
Philadelphia June 12 The new City Councils were organized in the old chambers John P Verre elected president of the Select Council and J H Diehl president of the Common Council Diehl whig 58 Crispin dem 10 A number of seats won by democrats with certificates from the judges of election are to be contested.
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Cils
Philadelphia
John P. Verre
Select Council
J. H. Diehl
Common Council
Diehl
Crispin
Dem
Slave Catchers Rumor Sparks Outcry in Manchester
June 12 report says two slave catchers from Virginia arrived in Lowell near Edward Moore a former resident now in Manchester A purse formed for Moore who travels to Canada with his wife and children amid the excitement and fear of fugitive slaves.
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Manchester
N. H
Virginia
Lowell
Edward Moore
Barber
Canada
Another Murder in New York Over Wage Dispute
New York on June 12 reports stable keeper John Marshal killed Michael Collamer, an employee, after a wage dispute escalated into a quarrel. The incident occurred last night in the city.
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New York
John Marshal
Michael Collamer
Resignation of Charles O'Conner as U S District Attorney
Charles O'Conner of New York has resigned from his post as U S District Attorney. An arrival from Guayamas dated May 26 notes weather delays in crop gathering. Trade pricing shows sugars at 3 dollars per 33, 87 1-2 cents, molasses 10 to 11 cents, coffee 10 to 11 cents, provisions rising, pitch pine 38 to 40, white pine 3 1/2 to 3 3/4 dollars.
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Charles O’connor
New York
Charles O’conner
U. S
Guayamas
Know Nothing Celebration in Washington Tonight
Washington observes a Know Nothing grand celebration with a victory procession, music, banners, and intermittent cannon salutes. Market notes from New York report firm cotton, dull flour, mixed oil and grain prices, with substantial barrel sales and whiskey activity.
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Know Nothing
Washington
Know Nothing Party
Secretarial Meeting Notes From May Election Discussion
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a secretary and a motion at a meeting with names including Horace Li and Thomas R. LW. McC, plus references to a May date, a ballot, and talks of a transfer and appropriation. Details are unclear but indicate a local governance or party meeting with a Thursday session and a proposed purpose.
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B. Bi Wy
Kent Siaod
Horace Li
Tomas R. LW
McC
Hto
Hask
Charles T
H H
Charles Poeph
R. John D
Fobo L
Bransfer
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C. A. Rosh
W. M. Semple
Utah
Army Stores
Savannah
Kansas
Rynders
Ranpotpo
Macon Cottece
Society of Friends
Pennsylvania
New England
Michigan
Friep
Douglass
Conariss
Syracuse Standard
Rochester
N. Y
Fred.” Douglass
Monroe
Hunxe
Evyray
B. F. Hallet
Marshal Freeman
Pawtucket
R. C
His Empress
Covington and Lexington
Cynthiana
Harrison County
Covington
Lexington
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Louisville
Danville
Tennessee Line
Southwestern Railroad Company
McMinnville
Tenn
Gulf of Mexico
Sebastopol
Helsiafors
Revel
Dunadas
Charley
Baltic
Turkey
V. S. Hupress
A. Bodeker
Main Street
Richmond
UST
Sheffield
Smith & Harwood
Jelt
Odgers
Rodgers
Messrs
Joseph Rodgers & Sons
Ciolar and
Tanners
Davenport, Allen & CO
Adcock & CQ
Jel¢ Main Street
American
Zimmerman
Jet Corner
Main
12Th Streets
the Mails
Coun
State
Southern
Orleans
Havana
Ocking
Jelf Zimmerman
Jamestown
Brodie
Lavy
Juliette
Jels Williams & Brother
Jels
HMDS
Williams & Brother
Atury Cox
Miecen
Meehan
Nuarles
Weteday
Dano
King
Flybbor Dof
Josep Stan
Dade
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