TEEN MERCHANTS SUPPORT CANDIDATES FOR LOCAL OFFICE
In a regional advertisement, William Johnston of Hamilton County backs his bid for governor while Alexander G. Conover of Auglaize County endorses a seat on the Board of Public Works. The notice appears in a local weekly paper as part of a promotional spread for an Eastern advertising medium.
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Berly Axo
William Johnston
Hamilton County
Board OF Public Works
Alexander G. Conover
Auglaize County
Death and capture stories of early Pursell life and Texas plans
A New Mexico and Texas dispute dominates Washington dispatches as reports claim Texas aims to erase New Mexico on the map with U S troops aiding. The Pursell tale recalls a child wartime capture by Indians near Dunkard Creek, later returning to Ohio life, illustrating frontier hardships.
Night Mutiny Ends in Captain’s Death
Sunk down in a fit of apoplexy, in one minute all the Haynaus rushed upon the captain and put him to death. On the same evening the entire troops were disbanded.
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Haynaus
Nashville Convention Delegates Hear Southern Resolutions
Nashville on June 5 saw delegates Samuel S Boyd S Jones Stewart both of Mississippi Guy Roane of Arkansas and T J Judge of Alabama take seats. Resolutions from Campell Erwin Benning Davidson and McRae were read and sent to committees proposing strong Southern stances on slavery and a Missouri compromise line.
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Nashville
Samuel S. Boyd
S. Jones Stewart
Miss
Guy Roane
Arkansas
T. J. Judge
Alabama
Campell
Mr. Erwin
Ala
Congress
Missouri
Arrival of the Cherokee and Gold Dust in New York
The steamship Cherokee from California arrives in New York with 1,552,361 in gold dust and California mails to May 1. Notable items include the Crescent City murder, Panama robbery and a large California gold trade, with California legislature adjournment after 143 acts. Reports on Trinity mining, American migration, and extensive gold shipments from the Pacific port.
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New York
Chagres
California
Thomas
Crescent City
San Francisco
Panama
Echo
Sempler
Legislature of
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United States
Placer Times
John Berg
Trinity
Gold Run Creek
Opening of the Campaign First Gun Judge Johnson for Governor
Judge Johnson the Whig candidate delivers a fiery speech in Cincinnati on Monday praising Whig doctrines and critiquing the opposition. The report promises more details, notes his zeal for the campaign, and cites an upcoming Springfield speech on the 8th where the Madriver trappers honor the woodcutter candidate.
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Judge Johnson
Overnor
Cincinnati
Springfield
Portrait of a Fatal Rafting Accident Near New Cumberland
May Kittep-Horrieie Dratn details a fatal incident near New Cumberland twelve miles above the city. Alexander Patterson, a Wintersville resident, was killed Wednesday night when a coal-boat towed by the Clipper No. 2 passed over the raft he and another person occupied. Patterson slept as the raft drifted and was instantly crushed. His body was brought to the city the following day, leaving a family in limited means.
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Red States
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Suchi
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Horrieie Dratn
Alexander Patterson
New Cumberland
Patterson
Wintersville
War with Spain threatens United States over Cuban arrests
The Cuban authorities arrest one hundred five American citizens for alleged involvement in the late invasion and refuse to release them on demand of Gen. Bell, the American Consul at Havana. The issue is described as likely to provoke a serious, morally wrong conflict and align with Southern interests and slavery. Telegraphic report in this morning's paper provides further details.
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Spain
United States
C Bell
Havana
Pedia
Expedition to St Domingo Aims at Hayton Empire
Report says a projected expedition to St Domingo to end the Hayton Empire is advanced and may unite with a Cuba expedition. The plan seeks to use St Domingo as a base for operations with raiders noted for clashing with black inhabitants. locals reportedly would welcome foreign help to rid themselves of troublesome neighbors.
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St. Domingo
Hayton
Cuba
St Domingo
Ohio redeems domestic debt and stock with premiums
Frances of Ohio reports the state has called in its domestic debt and appropriated 250000 dollars for redemption. Surplus funds amount to 801054 98 dollars set aside for redeeming 7 percent stock. Under the March 4 1849 law, 700000 of 1850 stock has been redeemed by issuing later stock at a 5 to 8 percent premium, yielding the state a profit of 41000 dollars.
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Frances
Ohio
Mobile citizens hear Lopez on expedition defeat
A Telegraph despatch from New Orleans dated Friday 31st explains Lopez addressed Mobile citizens about the expedition’s defeat. Subordinate officers issued public statements via General Lopez praising his bravery and military skill.
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New Orleans
Lopez
Mobile
Herald backs Whig for Legislature county seat move
In a startling intelligence note the Herald endorses Whig for the Legislature and supports moving the county seat to Richmond. No other paper carried the news.
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Herald
Richmond
Constitutional Debate Wraps Hard Money Amends Governance
The Journal reports a tense session with a motion to strike retroactive law bans and an amendment by Robertson to empower repeal of existing charters. His fierce attack targets Democrats and accuses Whigs and bankers of manipulating members. The vote carried 48 to 35 amid questions on final outcomes. The convention also considers local legislation by township boards or county commissioners, while proposing two year terms for governor and lieutenant governor with specific salaries and veto procedures.
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Board of Directors
Poe
Ohio Lunatic Asylum
Board of County Commissioners
Court of Common Pleas
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House of Representatives
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Senate
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Coxvinvion
Journal
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Fairfield
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Taylor
Erie
Board of Commissioners
Americans Demand Release of Prisoners in Havana Crisis
Washington reports a tense Havana standoff with Spain over 105 American citizens seized amid Lopez planned expedition. Gen Campbell demanded surrender, Cuba’s Captain General resisted, prompting the Gulf Squadron to gather at Havana and threaten war within ten days without redress.
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Spain
Pittsburgh Gazette
Washington
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Lopez
Cuba
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Randolph
Albany
Mobile
Charleston
Campell
Havanna
Congress
Junios
Gold shipments reach New Orleans from the Pacific
The steamer Alabama arrived from Chagres with 852000 in gold and San Francisco dates to May 1. The steamer Panama was at Panama May 21 with over 1000000 in gold.
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California
New Orleans
Alabama
Chagres
San Francisco
Panama
Arrival of the America and European Intelligence
The Halifax Telegraph Office notes the steamer America arriving with seven days of Europe news. Market reports from Liverpool show firm beet prices and steady coffee and sugar, with downward pressure on flour. London money market reacts to India China news and Russia note harshly criticizes Palmerston over Greek policy. A Prussian king assassination attempt at Potsdam wounds the king’s arm.
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Shannon
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China
England
France
Russia
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His Majestys
The Cuban Expedition Returns to Route of Conflict
Washington reports four Americans executed in Cuba and hundreds imprisoned. Spain denies access to prisoners for trial or return home. The frigate Congress sails to intercept vessels with prisoners from Yucatan. Captain Randolph seeks to rescue them if prior to Cuba. Dispatches warn Spain against arrests outside Cuba. Three telegraphic dispatches sent to Mobile.
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Cuba
Congress
Yucatan
Randolph
Mobile
Robbery at Dorchester and Milton Bank Nets 35000
The Dorchester and Milton Bank was robbed on Saturday night with 35000 stolen. Evidence found Sunday morning included scattered bills along the road near the bank. Thieves forced multiple locks with gunpowder and escape led to missing money and valuables. Police in hot pursuit.
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Bayx
New York Express
Dorchester and
Milton Bank
Dorchester
Pittsburgh party to search McKee's Rocks hole
A party of gentlemen from Pittsburgh plans an expedition to the deep hole at McKee's Rocks to recover suspected sunken cannon wagons and other munitions of war believed sunk by the French years ago.
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Pittsburgh
McKee’s Rocks
Controversial remark about flogging color change entry
A reader questions what color flogging would make a Black person and claims it would render him yellow, suggesting a racial stereotype or provocation.
Debate on electoral bill shocks France and gunpowder fears
From Paris the debate on the electoral bill drew crowds as petitions poured in against the bill. A correspondent notes the cabinet may suspend law to place the country under arms. In Rome the Pope faces liberal pressure. Hungary sees amnesty and the suppression of customs. Havana reports show ships and prisoners. five Lopez followers are executed at Matanzas. The Merchant reaches Havana with the Saranac, Albany, and Germantown nearby.
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Steamboats Monongahela and Selma Sunk
Louisville June 7 reports the steamer Monongahela sank days ago in the Upper Mississippi and will be raised. The Selma sank in the Alabama River with no available particulars.
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Monongahela
Mississippi
Selma
Alabama
Fire destroys Steam Furniture Factory and lumber stock
Cincinnati reports a blaze at the Steam Furniture Factory of Dun can and Weitrich with a large quantity of lumber destroyed this afternoon. The loss is heavy.
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Cincinnati
Duncan and Weitrich
Concealed Locomotive First Ride Through Hudson River Railroad
The New York Tribune reports a concealed locomotive descended the Hudson River Railroad to Chambers Street depot last night. Resembling a baggage car externally, it produced no steam or smoke and little noise. Intended for city use, it could replace horse drawn depots if the experiment succeeds.
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New York Tribune
Hudson River Railroad
Chambers Street
Western editor praises district girls for courage and spirit
A western editor lauds local girls for their grit as they ride a lame horse to a meeting, praising their determination and community involvement in a colorful district note.
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