Richmond Mail Urges Caution Over Gadsden Purchase Deal
The Richmond Mail argues against approving the Gadsden treaty linking Mexico and Spain. It warns of treasury strain from possible wars and debts, questions Santa Anna’s aims, and urges Senate prudence before any further purchases or foreign entanglements. It also notes ongoing interest in Central American affairs and domestic political maneuvering.
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Spain
Senate
Mexico
Gadsden
Central America
Santa Anna
United States Congress
Great Britain
Walker
Lord Clarendon
Guthrie
Treasury
The Late Accident at the Blue Ridge
The article defends the temporary Blue Ridge mountain track after a Tuesday derailment. It argues the accident does not imply unsafe conditions and credits the trial run with proving safety. It notes brakes failed due to a broken chain and says future safety measures will guard against similar failures.
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Blue Ridge
Deaths and notices from early 1860s newspaper clipping
Death of Mr. George Clemens after being run over by a car at the mountain track on Tuesday. Delegates appointed to commercial convention. inquiries about Alexandria and Fredericksburg’s involvement. W T Barry to be moved to Frankfort Cemetery. Tributes to Ex President Fillmore noted. War Department treaty with Ottoes and Missourians awaiting Senate ratification. Col T Bigelow Lawrence recently married in Doylestown to a daughter of Henry Chapman. former husband of Sallie Ward of Louisville.
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George Clemens
Petersburg
Richmond
Charleston
Norfolk
Lynchburg
Alexandria
Fredericksburg
Menthy
W. T. Barry
England
Spain
Frankfort
Barry
War Department
Senate
Joe
Col. T. Bigelow Lawrence
Doylestown
Henry Chapman
Col. L
Sallie Ward
Louisville
Mr Thompson's Lecture on the Colonial Society of Virginia
The Atheneum hosted Mr Thompson for a Tuesday evening lecture praised for its exemplary delivery and broad audience satisfaction. The talk contrasted Virginia life with northern colonies, praised planter habits, Hanover St Andrew's day celebrations, and Lord Botetourt's era, ending with a contrast of past and present epochs.
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Thompson
Athenium
Virginia
the James
Hanover
St. Andrew’s
Lord Botetourt
Leatt
Conservatism and Missouri Compromise debate in the Senate
The National Intelligencer commentary urges calm reflection on the Nebraska bill and its political expediency. It notes how Senate explanations reveal concerns about compromising principles, potential anti slavery agitation, and the country’s future. The New Orleans Bee reports Thomas Banks' death in New Orleans, praising his past status but highlighting changing fortunes. Prices in Honolulu show living costs with Deak eggs at $1 a dozen and squash at 50 cents each.
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National Intelligencer
Nebraska
Partizan
Senate
South
Congress
New Orleans
Thomas Banks
Yale College Students and City Riot in New Haven
New Haven witnessed a violent clash between Yale College students and a group of rowdy citizens after a theatre event. Police and the mayor intervened as bricks, stones, and later cannon slugs were used. one man named Patrick ONeil was mortally stabbed, while several others were injured. No student injuries were reported. The coroner begins inquest into ONeil’s death.
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New Haven
Yale College
N. Y. Herald
Homan’s Atheneum
Our Mechanics
Atheneum
D&c
South College
Skinner
Patrick O'Neil
O'Neil
John Adams to be fitted for sea at Charlestown Yard
Naval orders from Washington require the sloop-of-war John Adams to be prepared for sea with urgency. Rumor points to Cuba as the likely destination. The Keystone State arrived en route from Savannah when a fugitive slave hidden outside the hull surfaced aboard Delaware Bay and was jailed in New Castle for owner order.
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Naval
Charlestown Navy Yard
Department
Washington
John Adams
Cuba
Keystone State
Savannah
Delaware Bay
New Castle
Phila
A New Mire Arm and Other 1855 Notices
A Robbins and Lawrence revolving pistol is praised for simplicity, load ease, compactness, and weatherproof design, with Campbell and Coyle as agents. The Virginia and Tennessee railroad is expected to reach Christiansburg by May and Marion by July 1855, amid iron cost discussions. Also notes deaths, a cornucopia of wealth, Edwin Forrest’s belief in spiritual manifestations, a Shepherdstown fire, and a Maine senator misattribution corrected by the Boston Post.
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Robbins & Lawrence Co
Windsor
Vermont
Campbell & Coyle
Tun Ramroad
Virginia and Tennessee
Christiansburg
Marion
Jonesborough
Tennessee Railroad Company
Tennessee Company
Abingdon Democrat
Rowm Forrest
Edwin Forrest
Jordan
Trenton
Shepherdstown
Maine
Douglas
Fessenden
Bradder
Boston Post
Samuel Fessenden
W. O. Picayune
Congress Debates Public Land Sale and Nebraska Bill Delay
Senate member Hunter introduces a bill to price and sell public lands to states for road and canal projects. House Nebraska Bill referred to Committee of the Whole by 110 to 95 vote, likely delaying or defeating passage. Southern members oppose the reference. The Bremen arrival of the United States steamer Washington brings 70,070 letters to New York, postage totaling 5,191.28, reflecting low Bremen rate.
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Senate
Hunter
House
Nebraska
Election results split on party classification in House
Conxcorp reports March 21 that The Patriot cites 160 democrats to 145 coalitionists with 4 democratic towns left to count. The Statesman claims a coalition majority of 10. Both agree on individuals elected, differing only in political classification awaiting legislature meeting.
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Conxcorp
the Patriot
Statesman
Maine Liquor Law passes legislatures in two states
Baltimore March 22. The Pennsylvania House and the New York Legislature have passed the Maine Liquor Law and it will go into effect in May next.
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Baltimore
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
New York
Train wreck in New York kills engineer and passenger
A railroad accident near New York on March 22 resulted in the death of the engineer and one passenger. The derailment was attributed to the carelessness of a switch tender.
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York
Democrats Win Uncertain Legislature Seats Reported
Baltimore March 22 The Concord Patriot admits that several members of the Legislature claimed as democrats have been elected in opposition to regular democratic nominees. The exact condition of parties cannot be known until the Legislature meets.
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Baltmore
The
Concord Patriot
Snow Storm Disrupts Markets in Baurorom
A heavy snow storm prevailing in Baurimory halts activity as markets stay dull awaiting news from the Pacific. flour trades around 7 dollars per 100 pounds, with quoted price near 7.06.
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Baurimory
Baurorom
Paffic’s
Col. Stem Killed by Indians Near Fort Belknap
New Oavrans March 20 A Texas paper reports Col Stem late Indian Agent was killed by Indians near Fort Belknap.
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Col. Stem
New Oavrans
Texas
Fort Belknap
Tennessee Election Yields Taylor Victory in First District
Nathaniel G Taylor has been elected to the Tennessee first congressional district to succeed the late Brookins Campbell by about six hundred votes. A Whig and capable figure, he wins as Union support resumes. Also reported is completion of the Monocacy Bridge with travel and freight resuming across the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
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Shanghai
Towa
Milton
National Theatre
New York
Byron
Suzaipan
Lord Byron
Sheridan
Nathaniel G. Taylor
Tennessee
Brookins Campbell
Taylor
Monocacy Bridge
Feepericx
Monocacy River
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Condition of the Ohio Near Wueretine Report
At Wueretine on March 21 the channel has 16 feet of water and falling. The Thomas Swann arrived today with a large freight.
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Wueretine
Thomas Swann
Roof Collapse at Springfield Depot Causes Minor Disruption
During yesterday's heavy gale a portion of the railroad depot roof fell in at Springfield Massachusetts but caused no fatalities and travel remains not interrupted according to officials.
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Sppringfield
Mass
Non Arrival of the Pacific Reports No Sign of Steamer
There are no signs of the steamer Pacific, now in her 14th day from Liverpool, as of March 21st at 110 PM. No further details are provided about her voyage or crew.
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Sandy Hoox
Pacific
Liverpool
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Fillmore
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J Bstegal
Fadcock & CO
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Jba&s Allen
Philad’a
Samuel
BURCH
Nei
Uperior Champagne
Golden Cluster
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Brown & Shook
Ohio
Noel
Reokiyn Ari
Wreen Coat
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Solaria
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