Slidell's Resolutions Stir Debate on Neutrality Powers
In the Richmond Mail May 5, 1854, discussion centers on Senator Slidell's call for the President to suspend neutrality laws with Spain during Congress recess. The piece questions delegation of such power, warns it could be tantamount to war, and urges Congress retain authority over declarations of war amid fears of Anglo French influence on Cuba.
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Bayly
Cuba
England
France
Europe
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Globe
Russia
Great Britain
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Gulf of Mexico
Lord Clarendon
United States
Hougland
Night rail car seats praised and questioned
The Baltimore and Philadelphia Railroad introduces patent reclining seats in night cars to traveler praise, while the Wilmington and Manchester line also adopts them amid mixed reports of reliability. A Cincinnati Commercial note recalls Kentucky’s first locomotive trip from Covington to Boyd’s, pulling a 300 passenger train with strong performance. In Louisville tobacco sales, three hogsheads averaged about 12 to 13 dollars per hundredweight, totaling 558.40.
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Petersburg
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Boyd's
Nene
Louisville
Old Rip Van Winkle Sleeps On Public Land Debate
The piece mocks the North Carolina Democratic stance on public lands as a mere resolution. It questions why Western lands and funds aren’t shared, criticizes Baltimore and Virginia precedents, and notes ongoing lands speculation funded by ten million from the Treasury, calling the issue a hollow principle.
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Virginia
Baltimore
Washington
White House
Rip van Winkle
Cuba as the Pierce remedy during political crisis
A New Orleans Delta critique argues Cuba alone can salvage President Pierce's faltering administration. It links Slidell's Senate proposal to suspend neutrality laws with a Cuban cure, asserting cabinet and lobby factions now deem Cuba the only relief. The piece likens Cuba to a medical regimen for the ailing president and promises further reports.
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New Orleans
Pierce
Cuba
Slidell
Senate
Mexico
Mr. Polk
Three dollar gold piece coinage approved by Treasury
An 1853 act directed three dollar gold coins to be minted and placed in circulation after approval. The obverse shows an ideal head with liberty on a feathered cincture, the reverse bears a wreath of wheat cotton corn and tobacco, with denomination and date at center. The coin measures 16-20th inches and weighs 77 4 grains.
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Secretary of the Treasury
America
Liberty
United States of America
United States
Southern Literary Messenger Contents and Notices
The issue presents Bulwer Lytton works and other prose pieces in a varied table of contents. Topics include political reports on U S diplomacy with Mexico, Rhode Island Lieut Governor inauguration, and a biblical reference about Absalom.
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Bulwer
BE. Bulwer Lytton
John Reynolds
Rhode Island
Debate on Citizenship Rights in House Sparks Racial Clash
In a Wednesday House debate, Gerritt Smith Giddings Howe and Wade argued for extending rights to the colored race while Keith of South Carolina and Disney defended white government doctrine. The clash emerged over a motion to strike the word white from a New Mexico settlers rights bill to remove racial exclusion.
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Gerritt Smith
Giddings
Howe
Wade
Keith
South Carolina
Disney
Smith
Coroner's Inquiries Question Fire Department Corruption
The coroner's jury probes the Broadway fire that killed many, alleging a gang of thieves posed as firemen to steal from stores. Chief Engineer Carson testifies to suspected theft rings and reinstatement of thieves, claiming half of city fires are incendiary and linked to theft. New York papers note the row highlights issues with the voluntary system.
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Broadway
New York
Death of a Virginian Judge in Mississippi Rivalry
A Virginian judge native to the state and long resident in Mississippi was killed in a duel with a man named Maclin in Ripley County Mississippi on the 4th. Judge Price was known for amiable nature and influence and had been a candidate for the U.S. Senate against Stephen Adams, receiving strong support. Also noted is a clarification on grain measures, stating the English Quarter equals eight Imperial bushels, not eight Winchester bushels, with Winchester and Imperial bushel sizes described.
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Mississippi
Maclin
Ripley
Judge P
U.S. Senate
Stephen Adams
England
Circular from British Consul on seamen levy
The British Consul at Boston reports to the Collector that no steps have been taken by his government for a forced levy of seamen nor any demand that British born seamen return home. The New York Herald notes cabinet harmony despite salaries raised to eight thousand dollars. An Eastern paper describes thunderstorm effects including a cow struck dead. An election in Washington for the Scientific Association names officers: President Torrey, Secretary Gibbe, Treasurer Elwyn, Recording Secretary Lawrence Smith. Gothamities face water shortages and high milk prices due to rail disruptions. A man’s wild oats lead to a police drag from gutter to watchhouse. The oldest Massachusetts married man last year was 76. two brides were 80. The youngest bride age 14. the youngest groom 18. Olive leaves decoctions praised for fever and ague. The Good for Nothing association meets in Harrisburg. Nebraska talks and rapid settlement likely without government aid. Indian title extinguishment awaited as river district claims form. Council Bluffs Bugle notes sculpture brings mind to stone.
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Peaslee
New York Herald
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Bulwer
Scientific Association
Washington
Dr. Torrey
Walcot Gibbe
Elwyn
Lawrence Smith
Gothamities
Massachusetts
Harrisburg
Nebraska
Charles Swain
The Whale Willer and Ocean Killers Describe Vast Hunt
Eye witness Lieut. W D Potter narrates a whale attack by a pack of killers aided by swordfish and sharks. The tale details surface spouts, dives, gashes, blood, and final feast as the whale weakens and sinks, while predators share the carcass and roam for another leviathan.
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W. D. Potter
National Intelligencer
Barder
Portsmouth Navy Yard dismisses sixty five workers
Ancruex Discnarce reports that sixty five mechanics and laborers were discharged at the Navy Yard in Portsmouth Virginia on Saturday evening. Eighteen masons and twenty one laborers from Mr Williams department plus twenty six laborers from the Civil Engineer’s department constitute the total.
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