Tariff Reform Debates and Guthrie's Plan in Congress
The Richmond Mail notes a proposed tariff modification by the Committee of Ways and Means to reduce duties, aiming for about forty five million dollars in revenue. It questions the timing and potential uses, warns of impacts on Cuba purchases, naval power, a Pacific railroad, and guano islands, and critiques Democratic support for protectionist policy amid broader political wagers.
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Committee of Ways and Means
Guthrie
Nebraska
Congress
Santa Anna
Pacific
United
Treasury
California
South Carolina
Gadsden
Washington
Joey Bagstock
la Democracie
A. Bas le Taviffe
Ohio Railroad Network Progress Report
The Western Railroad Record notes that Ohio has 1707 miles of railroads completed, with 857 miles opened since November 1. When finished the total will reach about 2200 miles of railway, not counting any double tracks.
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Western Railroad Record
Ohio
Great Musical Congress Enthralls Large New York Crowd
The Mirror notes a vast audience estimated between 20 000 and 35 000 gathered in New York for the Great Musical Congress. Jullien performed with flamboyant gesture while Barnum appeared calm and triumphant as organizers praised the flawless arrangements. Barnum delivered a closing speech after the concert.
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New York
Mirror
Jullien
Barnum
Paradise
When to Cut Wheat
The Piedmont Whig argues cutting wheat ten to fourteen days before full ripeness increases weight and flour yield while preserving quality. As grain ripens the skin thickens and woody fibre forms, reducing flour content. The same holds for rye barley and oats, supported by local and French experiments.
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Piedmont Whig
France
Geology Survey Urged Amid State’s Rail and Waterways
The Charlotteville Advocate calls for an authentic survey of Virginia geology, favoring a Legislature-ordered study if Prof. Rogers’ work is unsatisfactory. It argues railroads and canals touch mineral regions and Virginia’s natural advantages position it as a leading commercial state with timber shipbuilding strength. the fiscal year notes 40 vessels built totaling 6599 tons versus Ohio’s 90 vessels and 21,213 tons.
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Charlotteaville
Rogers
Virginia
Chesapeake Bay
Ohio
Appointment to Chemistry Chair at University of Louisville
Prof. J. Lawrence Smith elected to the chemistry chair at the University of Louisville vacated by Prof. Silliman. He previously taught at the University of Virginia and lectured at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington with noted success. The rest discusses Cuba, Nebraska bill, Providence bells, New York Democrats, Cumberland coal incident, and political tickets.
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J. Lawrence Smith
University of Louisville
Silliman
Smith
University of Virginia
Smithsonian Institute
Washington
Crittenden praised for disinterested act in Hickman case
A Louisville Journal correspondent recalls Governor Crittenden’s humane action in aiding a poor man fined by Hickman Circuit Court. Major Bowman appealed to Crittenden, who declined to shield the client but sent funds to pay the fine for his wife and children. The note praises the act despite ongoing censure of the trial.
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E. J. Bullock
Louisville Journal
Hickman
Crittenden
Bulalock
Robert D. Bowman
Hickman County
Bob
Washington dispatch on Peace Commission plan urged
A Washington despatch reports a message prepared announcing the Peace Commission and denouncing the Africanization project of Spain, urging Congress to grant the President power to act decisively in the matter.
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Washington
Peace Commission
Spain
Congress
A.y
Ex President Fillmore arrives in St. Louis after Falls of St Anthony trip
Ex President Millard Fillmore and ex-Postmaster General Hall with Geo Bancroft arrived in St Louis on the twelfth instant from the Falls of St Anthony excursion. They were met by a large procession and offered a public dinner which he declined.
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Fillmore
Hall
Geo. Bancroft
St. Louis
Falls of St. Anthony
Cholera Patients Reported in New York City Districts
New York papers chronicle daily cholera cases in the city. Officials note higher risk among residents of filthy infected tenements and crowded districts.
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New York
Administration Credits for 1850s Treaties and Expedition
The Japan Expedition was protected and carried into execution under Mr. Fillmore's administration. South American treaties, confirmed by the Senate and negotiated by Mr. Schenck and Mr. Pendleton, are attributed to the late administration's doings.
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Japan
Fillmore
Senate
Schenck
Pendleton
President Pierce abandons push for Cuba negotiation mission
A report states President Pierce and his Cabinet dropped plans to seek Congressional power to dispatch two plenipotentiary ministers to Spain to negotiate Cuba purchase. The Kanawha Valley export trade is estimated at 1,215,000 dollars while The Washington Star notes Senator Weller planned a Friday wedding for the fourth time.
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Pierce
Congress
Spain
Cuba
Tur
Kanawha Valley
Kanawha
Valley of
The
Washington Star
Senator Weller
Appointments to the Board of Examiners at Washington College
A list of gentlemen appointed to attend examinations at Washington College this year includes Dr Thomas P Atkinson of Danville Rev James Grier of Rockbridge J Hotchkiss of High Augusta Wm C Hagan of Montgomery Carter Braxton of Hanover Birz or Map Dogs. An English journal notes an old Saxon remedy for mad dog bites using warm vinegar tepid water dry acid drops to destroy saliva and neutralize poison with cure claimed for humans and cattle.
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Washington College
Thos
Atkinson
Danville
James Grier
Rockbridge
J. Hotchkiss
High Augusta
Wm. C. Hagan
Montgomery
Carter Braxton
Hanover
Nativist Mayor Hopefuls and Irish German Opposition in New York
The Know Nothings search for a mayoral candidate as fall elections near while Irish and German voters push against Know Nothingism. Rumors mention Genin the hatter declining and ex mayor Harper possibly renominated. A Washington dispatch notes a Peace Commission and English criminal prosecutions data. A street scene notes fashion trends with men in tight pants and bobtail coats.
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Genin
Harper
Hiram Ketchum
England
Military Visit by Richmond Young Guard in Fredericksburg
The Young Guard of Richmond with the Armory Band arrived Thursday at 9 1 2 o clock. Fredericksburg Guards welcomed them at the Depot and escorted them to the old Armory. A parade through town followed by a dinner at Poplar Spring and an evening Guards' Fair in uniform.
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Richmond
Armory
Fredericksburg
Poplar Spring
Fred. Advertiser
Prolific 19th Century Clippings and Odd Anecdotes
A collage of items including a soap mouth-washing anecdote, a fatal hemlock mix up killing two enslaved girls, a Baptist subscription quip, a humorous Pawnee joke, a Ohio marriage notice, Navy Reds visit to settle a bill, a quip about log timing for anti platform, a love quip, a cholera death count, and an endorsement of Carter's Spanish MixTURE claiming liver benefits with a bottle sufficient for relief.
Shipping arrivals and sailings listed for June 19
On June 19 arrivals include Schr. Rio Grande Sharp at Philadelphia with coal for Wm HI Davis & Co. Schr. Edwin Aaron at Baltimore with mdse for W. D. Colquitt & Co. Schr. Thomas W. Olcott Bourne at Albany with lumber for E F. Ragland & Bro. Schr. Ashland North at Baltimore with mdse for W D Colquitt & Co. Schr. J H. Peck Childs at Norfolk with shells. Schr. Laurel Swimpson at Norfolk with shells. Schr. Andrew Armstrong Hodday at York River with corn for E- Wortham & Co. Schr. Levant Christopher at Norfolk with railroad iron. Schr. Ann Eliza Grant at New York with railroad iron. Schr. A Jennings Jennings at Troy with iron ore for J. R. Anderson. Schr. Jane C Nouty Murphy at Philadelphia with moise. Schr. Leave Marable at Chickahomay with light. Also sailing: Schr. Ida Mailer Weeks to New Bedford with coal for W. D Colquitt & Co. Schr. Mary Ann Guest Ireland with ballast.
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Rio Grande
Sharp
Philadelphia
HI Davis & Co
Edwin
Aaron
Baltimore
Ida Mailer
New Bedford
W. D Colquitt & Co
Mary Ann Guest
Ireland
New Hampshire Democratic Conventions Choose Hubbard and Baker
The New Hampshire Democratic State Convention elected ex Governor Hubbard as president and re nominated Governor Nathaniel B. Baker. Mark Nobly of Somersworth was named Railroad Commissioner. A set of resolutions affirmed Jeffersonian principles Baltimore platform support for Nebraska bill and policy confidence in President Pierce.
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Concorn
New Hampshire
Hubbard
Nathaniel B. Baker
Mark Nobly Somersworth
Mr. Smith
Dover
Baltimore
Pierce
New Hampshire House Ballots for U.S. Senator
In Concorp New Hampshire the House conducted ballots for a U S Senator with multiple rounds. First ballot totals show Wells Eastman Tappan Morrison Clark Woodbury Godwin and others. no choice. The session postponed the U S Senate election and anti Nebraskas were also deferred. The Whig State Convention is set for Tuesday.
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Concorp
N. H
House of Representatives
U. S
John 8. Wells
Joel Eastman
Whig
Mason W. Tappan
Free-Soil
John S. Wells
Mason W. Tappman
Freesscoil
George W. Morrison
Daniel Clark
Chas. L. Woodbury
Ichabod Godwin
House
United States
Outbreak reports and crimes cross Atlantic and Midwest
From Havana to Cincinnati and Charleston the period’s news covers disease and impressment abroad, a Mexican arm of the Queen's service, a Mataxas outbreak untrue report, a Fugitive Slave Case delay in Kentucky, robberies in a dry goods store and a probable fatal duel in Mississippi, plus a Boston merchant failure with large liabilities.
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New York
Cahowba
Mobile
Havana
United States
Isabel
Mataxas
Cincinnati
U.S
Boone County
Canada
Free Lecture on Education of the Blind at African Church
Pro-DINALDSON, blind from infancy, will lecture on educating the blind at the African Church Tuesday evening the 20th. Attendees may inspect raised letters books slates writing cards maps and other teaching tools for the blind. Bead work by the blind will be shown. Doors open at 7.45, start at 8. By order of the Foreman J Shook Secretary. The Steamer Curtis Peck did not reach Norfolk last week but will sail on its regular day Tuesday and continue Norfolk to this city.
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G. W Dinaldson
Messrs Purcell
Tremendous Storm Deluges Boston With Thunder and Lightning
A massive rain storm lashed Boston for three hours last night with thunder and lightning so strong it amazed longtime residents. Authorities report downpours caused localized flooding and scattered damage across several neighborhoods.
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Boston
Breadstuffs and wheat markets report quiet trading
New York and Paterson markets show dull breadstuffs with small flour sales and steady wheat. Prices listed for flour, red wheat, white wheat and corn vary by market, with little action noted in oats rye and provisions. grocery and whiskey markets largely unchanged.
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New York
Canada
Cts
Barrowory
Howard Street
City Mills
Butter Sale Promises Reduced Mountain and Goshen Lots
Local store advertises a large prime stock of Mountain and Goshen Butter to close out at reduced rates. Notes emphasis on quantity and discounted pricing to attract buyers.
Lord Elgin Treaty Opens Fisheries Up to Americans
The substance of Lord Elgin's treaty released at Quexto on June 17 outlines four articles. It grants American citizens access to fisheries with restrictions, allows British access to American fisheries to the thirty sixth parallel, enables free exchange of various commodities including flour breadstuffs cotton coal pitch tar turpentine lumber rice and unmanufactured tobacco, and opens the St. Lawrence and Canadian canals to American vessels.
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Lord Elgin
Quexto
St. Lawrence
From Puerto Cabello to New York June 18
Advices from Puerto Cabello report the republic tranquil. Political signs point to the election of President Managens. Produce demand rises and prices advance. Coffee quotes hold at 10 3 4 to 11.
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New York
Puerto Cabello
Cholera Death Toll and Health Board Meet in New York
New York reports fifty five cholera deaths in the prior week. A special meeting of the Board of Health is convened for Monday to address the outbreak.
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New York
Board of Health
Local Trade Notes and Advertisements Update
UST imports four casks of Cast Steel Files from Sheffield for machinists at reasonable prices via Smith & Harwood No 85 Main Street. Paterson & Jackson No 17 Main Street offer Preston & Merrill and Durkee powders. Also available are Tright's Flavoring Extracts Lemon Pear Vanilla No 17 Main Street. Zimmerman lists Mocking Bird Cages Willow Carriages chairs and related goods.
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UST
Sheffield
Smith & Harwood
Main Street
Odgers
Rodgers
Messrs
Joseph Rodgers & Song
Zimmerman
Preston & Merrill’s
Durkee’s
Paterson & Jackson
Eee
Japan
Jel4
New York
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Richmond Mail
Geology of the State
Courier and Enquirer
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Providence
R. I
National Democrat
Hard
Custom House
Newgate
Cumberland, Md
Parker Vein Coal Company
Ailroad Company
N. Y
Thomas H. Benton
William H. Seward
Mr. Crittenden
Things In
New York Fire Department
Versailles
Kentucky
Wasuine
Joseph Redd
Prince Edward
Farmville Journal
Businese
Suami
Mansoop
John Walter
Wooster
J. H. Jones
Driessbach
Sallie A. Walter
Navy-Reds
Nashville
Carter
A. Bodeker
Marine News
Port OF Richmond
the Mails
U. S. Senators
Burrato
John T. Wilson
W. B. Bishop & Co
Charleston
Mississippi
J.C. Saunders
Alabama
Judge Evans
Pliberty Company
J Shook
Evans
Pearl Street
Tiven
Disa J. W. Evans
Pear Street
Keen, Chiles & Baldwin
Jelo
Henry Shaver
Jamestown
Brodie
Leavy’s
NEWS
Telegraph
J W Ranpotrrt
Virginia Springs
J J Moorman
J W. Randolph
Burke
Goode
Jelb
M. F. Adcour & CO
American Hotel
Selz
Morocco
Kendall Brothers
Main
12Th Streets
Jelt
R. M. Zimmerman
Jeit Williams & Brother
Uaa
Williams & Brother
Jelé
Bodeker
Jost
OLFHW
Jel
Jobens
My. J
Tabington
Oy Ee Wingat
Tanase
Mel Ofle and
Nomplesh Sel
Virginia Reports
J W Ranpoten
Lomax
Robinson
Practice
Thomas
Coke
Littleton
Virginia Debates
John Robinson
Tate
Nyor Davie
Mtge
Jelo Hain
Ee Tiverpool Salt
Davenport, Allen & Co, S
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