Two Cuban Expedition Battles at Cardenas Details
The Charleston Courier and Savannah Daily News report full extras from the Isabel steamer with Lopez and Lopez aide de camp accounts of the May 19 1850 Cardenas engagement. 600 troops landed at the governor residence, 12 killed or wounded, 1500 prisoners freed, and a subsequent pursuit toward Key West ending with escape.
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Carilenax
Charleston Courier
Savannah Daily News
Isabel
Cuba
Courier
Key West
Cardenas
Lopez
Susan Loud
New Orleans
Wheat
Gulf
Bunch
Isle of Mayne
Cal. O'Hara
Georgiana
O'Hara
E. L. Jones
Louisiana Regiment
Florida
Picket
Kentucky
Matanzas
Col. Wheat
Louisiana
Col. O'Hara
Gonzalez
Logan
Smith
Jones
Stall
Master M
Mississippi
Saif
Hawkins
The Slave Trade Threats and Naval Efforts Across Nations
The passage notes broad concern over the continued slave trade across coasts of Africa despite naval patrols by Britain, France, and the United States. It cites J Arlington Bennett of New York as a recent defendant accused in anti trade actions, later acquitted, highlighting ongoing legal battles and enforcement challenges.
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Wade
Africa
Britain
France
United States
J. Arlington Bennett
New York
Ulus
Vallejo offers permanent California capital at Eureka
The New York Tribune prints from San Jose the committee report on California's seat of government. Gen Vallejo proposes a capital site on the Straits of Carquina and Napa River to be named Eureka. He suggests a five member commission and grants for state buildings and numerous institutions, with funds and securities to back the proposals. The report urges submitting the offer to the people at the coming general election.
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Gen. Vallejo
New York ‘Tribune
San Jose
Gen Vallejo
Straits of
Carquina
Napa River
Eureka
State Library
State House
Orphan's Asylum
State University
Ger
Vallejo
Reforming Virginia's Constitution and County Courts
The Commonwealth must elect a three Convention to remodel the state constitution. The writers argue the current Virginia Constitution and County Court system are flawed relics of monarchy with three powers in one magistrate. They condemn juries for unpredictability and inconvenience and urge citizens to act, noting the need to address legislative, judicial, and executive abuses.
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Madison
Giles
Doduridge
Leigh
Johnson
Otters
Senate
United States
Virginia
New German Reformed Church to be Consecrated in Frederick City
The New German Reformed Church in Frederick City will be consecrated for divine service. The new church, opposite the old edifice, is among the first of its denomination in the United States. Rev. Mr. Ainspach was elected by the Lutheran congregation of Hagerstown to succeed Rev. Mr. Conrad, who accepted a professorship at Wittenberg College, with unclear acceptance by Mr. Ainspach.
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Frederick City
United States
Ainspach
Lutheran Congregation of
Hagerstown
Conrad
Tha
Witwaburg College
California Turmoil Prompts Call for Federal Action
The piece warns Congress to act quickly to resolve California governance issues. It argues delays threaten stable governance and that the current unusual territorial situation must end soon to prevent regretful consequences. It stresses the need for forbearance amid controversial steps.
Keedysville Brass Band Praises Local Efforts
A Keedysville Michigan band praised its formation and progress led by instructor Mr Coy. A young teen performer shows promise under training and the group plans to hire Prof Turner for musical arrangements, with Turner described as a gentleman and a musician of the first order.
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Keedysville
MrCoy
Phil Band Wiends
Turner
Sermon by Rev Adkinson Delights Frederick City Audience
A sermon delivered on Wednesday night by Rev Mr Adkinson of Frederick City Md formerly pastor of the Presbyterian congregation drew about fifty local attendees. He preached on Romans eight verse fifteen stating the spirit of adoption yields obedient living, presenting the discourse with careful negative and affirmative reasoning, leaving listeners both pleased and edified.
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Adkinson
Frederick City
Gene Demon
Book Auction Draws New York Firm to Town
Mr Edwards and Co from New York visited our town last week with a fine selection of miscellaneous books. They held a close auction where the goods were disposed of exceedingly cheap. The spree offered the best assortment in some time and may not recur at similar rates. Readers who secured works should not regret their purchases.
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Mississppi
Alabama
North
Kentucky
Virginia
Marylin
Missouri
Cuba
Knowedge
New England
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Aboliion Societies
Ie South Jin
Mason & Dixon
South
Senate
Boston
Mr. Edwards & Co
New York
Presbyterian Congregation to observe Sacrament next Sabbath
The Presbyterian N S Congregation plans to celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper next Sabbath at this place. Several clergymen from abroad are expected, including Rev. De Hamner of Baltimore. Rev Jorge Weisel of Magners Town declined an invitation to address the Belle Lerten Savinty at the College of St James anniversary celebration.
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N.S
de. Hamner
Baltimore
Jorge Weisel
Magerstown
Les Bellee Lerten Savinty
College of St James
Anniversary Meeting of Volunteer Company at Morgan's Spring
Citizens of Shepherdstown and vicinity are invited to attend meetings at the Welland Wellnesii hotel and Morgan's Spring to mark the first Volunteer Company from Virginia, formed June 26, 1775, with plans to celebrate the upcoming anniversary of Stenson's riflemen.
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Morgan’s Spring
Virginia
Ride Company
Shepherdstown
Daniel Evoler
Stenson
Jacob Morgan
China Letters on Quiet Times and Imperial Succession
Corresponden ce from China dated February 25 discusses a forthcoming imperial succession likely to be unsettled, with Keying reportedly at the capital and Balestier departing in a Plymouth bound for Cochine Chin. The Shanghai Bible translation committee nears completion but debates over the term God persist. No major官 dissension noted among missions.
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China
Keying
Agentia
Balestier
Plymouth
Cochine Chin
Dean
Shanghai
Railways curb the Costliest of Europe
The mixed railway committee at Paris under Prissian, Belgian, and French governments has ended its labors. The convention aims to complete gaps in the main line between Cologne and Paris, filling a Rhine bridge and a river route to link lines, allowing uninterrupted transit from Havre or Antwerp to the inland sections. Zenner and Mevhanie.
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Europe
Paris
Collogue
Havre
Antwerp
Zenner and
Mevhanie
News Snippets From A Perilous Era
Washington dispatches report vessels at Boston and New York moving toward Soulwaque against the Dominicans amid unlawful gun ventures. Debates roil Delaware county over peach blight damage. editorials praise or criticize officials in the press. Polk’s tomb ceremony in Nashville draws solemn rites at the family vault. One-eyed philosopher charged with sending torpedo boat to a hall. witness testifies. Royal rumor: Victoria’s son Aptis linked to a royal alliance. Southern cotton markets face upheaval. Lamartine seeks leave from the presidency. votes cast on policy.
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Washington
Relislle
Boston
New York
Soulwaque
Lawleas
Tay Tostene
Phot Pean
Wve
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