Homestead Bill sparks Southern plea to President
The Richmond Mail reports Gen Cass and Cass brothers defend the Homestead Bill while noting it as unconstitutional and harmful to the South. The piece argues the bill benefits the North and West, with the President’s decision looming as Congress presses for passage. It urges Southern press to demand a clear stance from the Administration.
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Religious Freedom Debate Reply by Rev Dr Fuller
Rev Dr Fuller of Baltimore publishes a reply to Archbishop Hughes in the American on religious freedom. As originator of the petition presented to the Senate by General Cass he becomes a party to the controversy, yet his learning will lend notable interest to the exchange.
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Baltimore
Archbishop Hughes
United States Senate
Cass
Law to require medicine labels fails in Ohio
An attempt in the Ohio Legislature to pass a law forcing Popular Medicine dealers to affix English ingredient descriptions on each bottle or recipe with a penalty failed. Active opposition by many merchants across the state prevented enactment.
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Ohio
Guano Debate Pushes for 25 Dollar a Ton Reform
A memorial to Congress urged a Peru guano trade arrangement or removal of trade restrictions. The piece condemns a domestic monopoly, cites high costs and profits, and calls on the Pierce administration to act now. It argues guano at twenty five dollars per ton would aid farmers and boost national policy.
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Stated Southern plot to seize Cuba questioned by NY Express
A Washington correspondent of the New York Express reports alleged disclosures about a Southern Republic. He cites a veteran Senator as convinced ultra Southernists aim to seize Cuba and then secede. The senator is described as cool headed and opposed to slavery agitation, yet uncertain of Senate support from South Carolina and other Whigs.
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The American Minister in Russia Meets Cold Reception
The American Minister in Russia, Mr. Seymour, arrived in St Petersburg to honors but ignored court dress per prior notice. He reportedly received little attention from royal officials and may depart soon. Norfolk citizens present an address to G P R James on Her Majesty’s birthday, defending his character and rebutting misrepresented claims of unpopularity.
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St. Petersburg
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G. P. R. James
James
Williamsburg
E Baker
Richmond
Maganos Farm Sells at Auction Near Norfolk
The Maganos farm on the Bay shore near Norfolk, comprising 860 acres, sold at auction on Tuesday for 6700 dollars. A company of forty gentlemen bought it to subdivide into lots and build summer residences. Rev Dr Cahill, a noted Catholic prelate in Ireland, plans a U S visit in October after being offered free passage by packet-ship owners.
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Cahill
Ireland
United States
Trial of Fugitive Slaves by Jury
A Northern editorial denounces a proposed jury trial for fugitive slaves as a political ploy by Southern interests. It argues the law’s execution would stir disunion, mocks abolitionist rhetoric, mentions Cincinnati Gazette and Whitehurst in Norfolk, and notes related items about Burns, cholera, a Hillsboro accident, and a Detroit route incident.
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Opposition to fishery treaty in Washington notes
Washington discussions stress strong opposition to the Fishery and Canadian reciprocity treaty. Senate action, colonial approvals, and cross empire legislation are risk points. Debates in Britain and New York stress press freedom and a crowded partisan scene, with Know Nothing activity and mob incidents coloring political tensions.
Washington June 15 House pushes post office bill substitute
Correspondent notes Dr Olds substitute will pass this week as the House expedites business. The plan shifts postage costs for government letters and papers to departments and halves pre payment, aiming to save about $600000 yearly and bolster Post Office finances. Mexico reports calm, Santa Anna prudent, war rumors dismissed as humbug. Empress Napoleon secrets questioned. Paris dispatches show no new alarm.
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Marid
Anti Nebraska fervor stirs Indiana and Cincinnati crowds
In Madison Indiana a large anti Nebraska meeting chiefly Democrats repudiated the Indianapolis Democratic platform for its stance on whiskey and slavery. Resolutions urged a mass convention in Indianapolis on July 18. Senator Petit, while trying to address Lafayette crowds Monday on the New Nebraska bill, faced groans and hisses and an unclear vote amid chaos.
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Escape of Slaves From Kentucky Near Cincinnati
Twenty three enslaved people from Grant county Kentucky fled Tuesday night by disguising and traveling down the Licking river to cross the Ohio River near Cincinnati, aiming for Canada. Nine other fugitives from Boone county Kentucky, including four men two women and three children, were captured in Cincinnati suburbs last night. One man was over sixty. They will appear before the U S Commissioner today.
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U. S
Murder in Clinton County Over Ejectment Dispute
In Piarrssage New York on June 14 a man named Cornelius Austin killed Patrick Sweeney in Clinton town during a dispute over an ejectment suit. A gun was used and Sweeney died from the shot.
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Clinton County
Cornelius Austin
Patrick Sweeney
Sweeney
Notable Boston Merchant Fails With $250,000 Liabilities
A well known Boston merchant heavily involved in India and California trade collapsed yesterday. Liabilities total about a quarter of a million dollars, with most owed to Southern creditors.
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India
California
South
Fatal Boiler Explosion Hits Boston Factory
A boiler exploded yesterday at Stephen Taylors factory on Brighton street. Six people were badly scalded and two died this morning. The building was badly shattered by the blast.
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Stephen Taylor
Brighton Street
Barque Charles E Lex Arrives from Port au Prince
Later from Port au Prince dated June 15 reports the barque Charles E Lex arrived with June 2 Port au Prince dates. The country was quiet and hot with yellow fever subsiding. Provisions abundant though coffee scarce and in high demand due to many European vessels. Coffee 94, Logwood 83, Haytien currency, Dou blooms 16.
Westbrook Named New York District Attorney
Washington June 15 The appointment of Hon Theodore R Westbrook as District Attorney of New York in place of resigning O Connor is definitively fixed. The move satisfies New York Congress members and politicians who praise the selection.
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Theodore R. Westbrook
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O’connor
Congress
Episcopal Convention Chooses Crocker for Bishop on Tenth Ballot
On Providence June 14 the Rev Dr Crocker of this city received two majorities for Bishop in the Clerical House, on the tenth ballot. In the other house the vote was three majority against him.
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R. L
Crocker
Newport mill fire wipes out Thomas A Shanneseys mill
Cinemati reports a fire Tuesday destroyed the Thomas A Shanneseys mill at Newport Kentucky with an estimated loss of 100000 dollars. Insurance coverage was partial.
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Thomas A Shanneseys
Newport
Maine Law Passed by Connecticut Legislature
The Maine Liquor Law was approved by both chambers of the Connecticut Legislature in New Haven on June 15. The Senate vote stood 13 to 1 in favor.
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Connecticut
New Haven
Senate
Butter sale at reduced rates by Brown and Shook
RIME BUTTER offers a large prime lot of Mountain and Goshen Butter at reduced prices. Brown and Shook announce the closeout, inviting customers to buy while supplies last.
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