Rebellion in China and the Taeping Wong movement
The Richmond Mail surveys the Chinese rebellion led by Taeping Wong. It notes the roots in foreign ideas, the aim to overthrow despotism, and the Taeping forces capturing the ancient capital Napkin while pressing toward Pekin. The piece portrays Wong as a Christian who blends new doctrines with remnants of pagan belief and praises his military feats.
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China
Taeping Wong
Pekin
Taepings Wong
Anil
Manehous
Barken
The Gardiner Case Ends With Flight and Death
John Gardner, brother of the late George A. Gardner, forfeited his recognizance and is said to have left the country. Securities are indemnified for 12 000 dollars. The Gardiner business ends by the death of one brother and the flight of the other.
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John ©. Gardner
George A. Gardner
Gardiner
What Constitutes Baggage in New York Case
Judge Thompson rules that gold cuff boxes and opera glasses are not baggage items. Bibles Mayer Books and gold letter seals are admissible as baggage.
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Thompson
New York
Mayer
Petersburg Election Returns City Officers and Officials
Petersburg voters chose Col W W Townes for Mayor Daniel Dodson as Chamberlain Jordan Branch as Sergeant J B Scott as Gunger John Branch as Collector and J N B Stewart as Commissioner in the Monday election tally.
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Petersburg
W W Townes
Chamberlain
Daniel Dodson
Jordan Branch
Gunger
J B Scott
John Branch
J N B Stewart
Deaths in the Navy and other news items
Lieut Simon F Blunt U S Navy died on Thursday last Surgeon Amos G Gambrill U S Navy attached to the sloops of war Plymouth died at Hong Kong February 12th The Liverpool Albion says most officers of distinction in her Majesty s service are gone or bound East aside from the Chief and the rank and file are many enough to leave England short of military for police duties William M Burwell Req late of Beda ford expected to address Albemarle on Monday about extending the Orange and Alexandria Railroad Charles Baker before the Mayor on assaulting T J Vaiden Baker threw flour in Vaiden s face and the Mayor dismissed the complaint
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Simon F. Blunt
U.S. Navy
Amos G. Gambrill
Plymouth
Hong Kong
Liverpool Albion
England
Wm. M. Burwell
Bedaford
Albemarle
Orange and Alexandria
City urged to subscribe 100000 to Central Railroad
A council committee appeals to city members to approve a 100000 subscription to the Central Railroad arguing the project will bring wide agricultural and commercial benefits to Virginia and Richmond. The piece warns delay could let rivals reap the gains and urges prompt action to avoid missed opportunity.
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Entral Railroad
Central Railroad
Central
Covington
Richmond
Virginia
House Passes Deficiency Bill After Lengthy Debate
The Deficiency Bill, pending four months in Congress, was passed by the House after a two month struggle, including supplementary current year appropriations of one and a half million dollars. The Senate amended it with items for Custom Houses, Internal and Marine Hospitals totaling 828000, added $700000 for District public works, and added another two million for miscellaneous expenditures. If Senate persists, the House may reject again and Congress may have to start over.
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Congress
House
Senate
Wheeling Sets License Prices for Liquor Related Trades
The Wheeling councils fixed liquor license prices with ordinaries at 100 to 380 dollars, retailers at 80 dollars, wholesalers at 200, and forwarding and commission merchants at 50 dollars. The measures target sales not to be consumed on premises.
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Wheeling
Agricultural address planned for May Court at Augusta County
The Agricultural Society of Augusta County invites B. Johnson Barbour of Orange to deliver an agricultural address before them at the May Court.
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Ae the
Agricultural Society of
Augusta County
B. Johnson Barbour, Esq
Orange
Banquet Honors Ex-President Fillmore in Charleston
The Charleston Standard reports a complimentary banquet for Ex-President Fillmore and Ex-Secretary Kennedy at the Charleston Hotel. About one hundred gentlemen attended as Hon. W. D. Porter presided. Fillmore praised the city and shared remarks on federal responsibilities. Kennedy entertained with reminiscences and humor. The piece also includes a Virginia public notice urging Central railroad support with extensive argument on regional benefits and wealth tied to rail and canal projects.
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Fillmore
Kennedy
Charleston
W. D. Porter
Porter
Maryland
Ward Acquittal Provokes Gloom Across the Nation
The Kentucky acquittal is greeted with regret nationwide as the public questions jury impartiality and the fairness of trials. Editors lament that justice may not always be balanced by juries and urge that verdicts meet enlightened judgment. The Star of Power notes the Czar’s stance toward the Ottoman.
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Kentucky
Star
Virginia Internal Improvements Urged for Prosperity
An August letter argues Virginia should fund public works and subscribe to the Central Railroad. It contends current policy blinds prosperity, increases taxation, and delays needed transportation facilities. It cites statistics on other states and urges Richmond to invest for statewide benefit, ending with a motto urging veritas.
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Richmond
Messrs. Qaliaferro & Co
California
Virginia
Maryland
Baltimore
Union
Ohio
New Orleans
Central Railroad
Iran
Plea for legalized dueling shocks Lynchburg paper
The Lynchburg Republican advocates legalizing dueling as a mild form of insult redress. A letter from William Walker, once Wyandott tribal chief, claims slavery exists in Nebraska among whites and Indians, despite the 1820 compromise, with slaves held by Indians and Missouri buyers, and whites bringing slaves into the territory.
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Lynchburg
Nepraska
William Walker
Ohio
Nebraska
Missouri
Reverend Jamieson Acquitted In Hay Theft Case
The Rev EK G Jamieson of the Baltimore Conference and Monroe county circuit preacher was arraigned on charges of stealing hay and salt for his horse. He admitted a mistake and was acquitted. Union residents plan to fund defamation prosecutions, with trial set for Monroe Court’s next term.
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Mauicious
Lewisburg
EK. G. Jamieson
Baltimore
Monroe County
Union
Indian Hostilities Two Battles with Indians Forty United States Troops Killed
Cincinnati May 2 A telegraphic despatch from Independence reports a March 8 clash between 26 dragoons under Lieut D Bell and a party of Jacks onittes and Apache Indians with 2 killed and 21 wounded including Apache chief Tabos. A later fight near Zoar on March 30 involved 60 dragoons and about 300 Native warriors, with 21 killed and 18 wounded among troops. A strong pursuit under Col Cook is ongoing. desertions at Fort Albuquerque and Fremont party progress noted. emigrants leaving Independence for California healthful.
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Independence
St. Louis
Santa Pee Mail
D. Bell
Second Dragoons
Zoar
J. J. Dawson
First Dragoons
Col Cook
U. S
Fort Alberquerque
California
James Milligan
Fremont
Westport
Scientific Association Elects Officers and Debates Coal Fields
Washington May 2 The Scientific Association held its annual election naming President Dr. Torrey Permanent Secretary Walcott Gibbs Treasurer Elwyn Recording Secretary Lawrence Smith The next meeting will be in Providence August 16 1855 A discussion on Dora coal fields concluded no economical coal can be obtained A franking privilege fraud involving envelopes passed through the post office was disclosed The matter was compromised Also notes on new Philadelphia mint coins and odd anecdotes conclude this item
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Washington
Scientific Association
Dr. Torrey
Walcott Gibbs
Elwyn
Lawrence Smith
Providence
Dora
Congress
City
Philadelphia Mint
Excitement in Louisville over Wards burnt in effigy
Great excitement exists here. An indignation meeting has been held. The Wards were burnt in effigy in front of their own house. Resolutions were adopted denouncing Mr. Crittenden and requesting him to resign his Senate seat.
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Louisville
Crittenden
Senate
Hayti Announces May Fleet To Invade Dominica
Advices from Hayti report Emperor Solouque plans a fleet sail on May 1 to invade Dominica, signaling a potential military action and regional tension. The message notes the expedition as a strategic move by Hayti amid ongoing Caribbean conflicts.
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Hayti
Solouque
Dominica
Congress Debates Indian Funds and Nebraskan Bill
In Washington on May 2 the Senate debated the Indian appropriation bill while the House prepared to discuss the Nebraska bill. The day’s items include territorial organization talks and commentary urging traders to advertise to reach the public. Other notes cover a music purchase, a weights complaint, a forgery trial, a potential infectious rumor denied, a flogging order for riding slaves, an assault case, a hanging in Taylorsville, and a kitchen fire behind West’s barber shop.
Fragmented OCR summary of medical and calendar fragments
OCR text fragment includes scattered references to neuralgia skin liver digestion and various names and places. It reads like miscellaneous notes or ad copy with no coherent event or clear subjects. The readable portions mention CA Neuralgia, digestion, skin, joints, and medicine brands amid disjointed author names and locations.
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Carter
Kayla
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