Two Important Arrivals Signal Turbulent Times Ahead
The Richmond Mail notes the steamer Franklin brought Senor de Cueto the Spanish minister and Mr Winslow with dispatches from Mr Soule. It suggests Spain may seek aid from France and England, while Cuba faces a potential revolution. The piece forecasts unsettled times, possible naval orders to halt sailings, and Cuba possibly shifting sides in a broader conflict.
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Santa Anna Returns to Mexican Capital Aides Talk Delay
Washington dispatches say Santa Anna has reached the Mexican capital awaiting ten million dollar payment from the United States if Congress approves the grant. The move could secure his dictatorship for about two and a half years. OCenada Governor General Ilony Hretx arrived in Washington with ties to a fishery question. John H. Clifford named Massachusetts Executive Council member as Attorney General to replace Rufus Choate.
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Alvarez
Washington
General Gadsden
Charleston
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Congress
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iLony Hretx
Ocenada
John H. Clifford
Washburn
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Rufus Choate
Controversy Over Bishop Selection Sparks Local Debate
The Richmond Mail reports on a dispute triggered by the election of Dr. Harly as Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. It notes that readers favored other candidates and recounts a rebuttal signed “Justice,” which the paper refuses to publish without payment. The piece critiques Justice’s motives and defends the paper’s stance. It also mentions Pope Pius IX’s health and port arrivals in New York, including 48,054 passengers aboard 424 vessels as of April 21.
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Nightingale Opera
John T.ford
New York
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Black Warrior seizure and Havana incidents sweep U S news
A Gotham group mobilizes to contest vessel seizures in port under new passenger law interpretations. Committees travel to Washington to press the case before the President. Reports compare Russian and allied accounts of Odessa actions and note Cuba’s revolutionary mood. A Supreme Court ruling in Cruiz Cerantes v United States upends review rights for land claims.
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Washington
Moses FL. Grinnell
May— of
Westervelt
Thomas H. Wileston
H. Morgan
Charles H. Marshall
Mortimer Rt. Livingston
Messrs. Poll, Taylor
Havana
Liverpool
Supreme Court
Cruiz Cerantes
United States
District Court of California
Gol. Fremont
Mariposa
Mortality and debt news from New York and region
Weekly mortality in New York shows 394 deaths with 239 children under ten and 58 inmates in institutions. Leading causes include consumption 68 and inflammations 52. Death origins: 281 US natives, 67 Ireland, 21 Germany, 8 England, 8 Scotland, others. Public debt redeemed last week $218,636. total outstanding debt under a million for first time since 1848. News notes: New York Verbal failed to raise subscription price. West’s Corner sale in Norfolk for 4000. Roanoke county court denies license to keep ordinaries.
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England
Scotland
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Prussia
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Texas
Treasury Department
Market buoyancy returns as money rates ease in New York and Boston
The New York Journal of Commerce reports buoyant money and stock markets with easy call rates and plentiful funds. Boston’s market follows with cheerful mood, rising capital supply, and firm shares. Hampshire Coal and Iron Company forms to exploit 10,738 acres in Maryland and West Virginia, near Piedmont, with coal beds up to 27 feet.
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Parker Vela Coel Company
Nicaragua ‘Transit
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Cumberland Coal
Reading Railroad
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Boston Courier
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Hampshire Coal and Iron Company
Hampshire
Hardy Counties
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Altamont
Piedmont
George's Creek
A Great Presentation By The King Of Day
The Louisville Journal reports on good authority that on the 26th this month the King will present a ring to the earth with millions expected to witness the event. The Wheat Crop in Missouri is discussed by the St. Louis Intelligencer noting new wheat appearing in five to six weeks and prices likely to drop 25 to 85 percent with farmers aiming to market by June 25.
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Louieville
Missouri
St. Louis Intelligencer
Central Rh. R. CO
Central Rail Road Company
Napoleon
St. Helena
France
Joy
War Expenditure and Transport Costs Amid British Funds
The War Expenditure bill for Britain seeks 525,000,000 in extra appropriations. It notes cavalry transport on Canard steamers from Hogland to the Danube as costly at 600 dollars per soldier, over triple the rate for first class cabin passengers from Liver pool to New York. Wheeling Bridge notes: Ellet proposes a temporary bridge at the old site to clear obstructions.
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Aken
Hogland
Danube
Liverspool
New York
Wheeling Bridge
Wheeling Times
Ellet
News from the Pacific and Atlantic ports and Tokyo?
Two weeks later from California, New Orleans, May 22. Arrivals include United States from Aspinwall with 100 passengers and Islantt dates. Iliaois left Aspinwall for New York with 400 passengers and 700000 dollars in gold. Sonora from New York reached Panama in 47 days. Widespread shipping news, wrecks and mutterings, with market dullness in San Francisco and prices low. Mexican and European political tensions noted alongside church and domestic mission reports.
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Aspinwall
San Francisco
Iliaois
Col Rement
Columbia River
Oregon
Santa Anna
Acapulco
Alvarez
Sash Molding Firm Tragedy Cripples Fire Disaster
A fatal fire at a sash molding shop killed John Ellett of W A Burtis and James Lewis, crushed by falling walls. Their bodies were removed and burned to a crisp. John Ritter survived after near suffocation and has recovered. The two men were married with large families.
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W. A. Burtis
James Lewis
John Righter
Boy Murdered Near Boston, 19-Year-Old George Engineman Found Dead
May 23 Boston: George Engineman, 19, was found lying dead on a sidewalk with head injuries from a heavy club. Police investigate as a fatal assault case, with no immediate suspects named.
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Bostoy
George Engineman
Five Men Drowned Near Burlington Boat Upset
Five colored men were drowned this afternoon near Burlington when a sail boat upset. There were six aboard. only one escaped. The victims belonged to Philadelphia and their bodies were recovered by a steamer.
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Philadelphia
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