Lives of Members of Congress in New York Day Book
The Richmond Daily Mail notes the New York Day Book resumes biographical sketches of Congress members. The first profile covers Stephen A. Douglas born in Vermont on April 23, 1813, his family background, apprenticeship as a cabinet maker, legal studies, and rise to prominence. The piece outlines his early craft struggles and decision to pursue law.
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Renselear County
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Franklin
Roger Sherman
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Middlebury
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Nebraska
Virginia
Kentucky
Missouri
Senate Hurdles Over Gadsden and Santa Anna Schemes
The article debates Senate action on the Gadsden treaty and Santa Anna’s leverage after Walker’s retreat with Guthrie money. It questions American aid to Santa Anna, potential oppression of southern neighbors, and the role of Japan, while noting Choate’s perplexing official position in a liquor case.
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Welker
New Republic of the West
Santa Anna
Walker
Senate
Gadsden
Central America
Satta Anna
General Choate
Massachusetts
Supreme Court
Cateer
Czar Replies to Napoleon and Grain Export Ban Stir War News
The Pacific reports publish the Czar's reply to Napoleon affirming Russia will only bargain per Vienna conventions, with resolve not to recede. Napoleon's circular on warlike terms follows, ending any peace hopes. News notes Russia bans grain exports, Britain fears Kalafat's fall and a Turkish garrison massacre, and a British fleet move to counter any Baltic escape.
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Russia
Europe
Great Britain
Kalafat
Masesacre
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Senate and House action on warehousing and bonds
The Senate private calendar was under consideration while the House passed a Senate bill extending the warehousing system through private bonded warehouses and approved a private bill. The Indian appropriation bill was perfected in committee and reported to the House. An adjournment until Monday followed the pending question. Towns Liberty in Bedford sent delegates to Charleston. Fredericksburg and Alexandria, though coastal and affected by the Charleston Convention, have yet to act.
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Alexandria
Richmond
Petersburg
Norfolk
Lynchburg
David Jewell
Livquor
Mobile meeting denounces Black Warrior seizure
The people of Mobile held an enthusiastic meeting on the 17th regarding the late trip to Havana by the Black Warrior. Speeches urged government inquiry and immediate redress, insisting the seizure insulted the American flag and harmed private interests. Resolutions call for forwarding to the President and Congress to seek pecuniary redress and decisive action.
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Congress
Personal Sketches of Letcher and Ewing in Congress
The Petersburg Repress correspondent profiles John Letcher of Virginia and Presley Ewing of Kentucky. Letcher is described as a diligent, staunch Southern lawmaker with a plain build and reddish complexion. Ewing is praised as a sociable, witty Whig, popular in and out of Washington, though criticized by abolitionists. he stands about five feet ten inches, well built, with blue eyes and brown hair. Also notes Spain’s 1100 guns near Havana and 18,000 men.
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Letcher
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Ewing
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Presley Ewing
Political polemics and oddities from 1854 issue
A Washington critique of Louis Kossuth after the Sanders rejection accuses him of meddling in U.S. affairs and calls for his back track to restore Hungary aid. Other items include a Southwark phantom intruder misfire story, a Nebraska slavery debate note, a monkey’s laudanum death, and a Campbell County marriage.
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Washington
A Cure for Drunkanness from the London Spectator
A Swedish hospital remedy coolly described to cure drunkenness uses gin as the exclusive stimulus. The patient breathes gin, eats gin flavored food, and lives in gin scented surroundings until the craving wanes and the patient seeks air and healing from the ordeal. The method is claimed to be thoroughly effective, with many seeking admission for cure.
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London Spectator
Northern Light Arrives from San Juan Amid Political Rumors
The Northern Light docks in New York from San Juan with March dates. Elections stir speculation and wire-pulling rumors swirl around the Senatorial contest. Horace Bull, once Virginia lawyer, dies by suicide in Sonora. Gen Wool hosts a grand dinner in Mississippi. Whigs believed to control the Legislature as Oregon closes its session and weighs state government. Filibuster-ers in California are arrested for trial after desertion. Port Mouth officers dine with Captain Walker. California Chronicle notes Pierce privately supports filibusters.
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Mexican News Roundup Amid Treaty Turmoil and Rebellions
The John Williams reached New Orleans with Mexico City dated March 9. Alvarez loses honors after Synia Anna’s action. garrison disloyal and rebellion crushed. Ampudia promoted to Lieutenant General. Durango Zacatecas ravaged by Indians. a major battle leaves many dead. Walker’s expedition offers little new. Bianchi departs for Lower California with twenty men. Government accepts modified Gadsden treaty.
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Carroll Spence Recalled Over Sultan Speech
Washington report says Carroll Spence our minister to Constantinople will be recalled due to an injudicious speech to the Sultan showing unauthorized sympathy with Turkey against Russia. Congress adjourned until Monday amid broader political notes from New Orleans dispatches.
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New York
Ex President Fillmore to receive public reception in New Orleans
The Common Council of New Orleans has passed a resolution to honor Ex President Fillmore with a public reception. He is expected to arrive Saturday and has rooms reserved at the St. Charles Hotel.
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Fillmore
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The Black Warrior Seized by Spanish Authorities
Clarteston reports the steamer Black Warrior was towed to Cay Bulloch after a fine payment. The Day notes damages to be claimed later while the American acting Consul declines reception, urging Government involvement. New Orleans telegrams also detail Santa Anna marching toward Alvarez with rebels in retreat.
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