Galphin claim tears into Whig cabinet politics
The Galphin affair is portrayed as corrupt from start to finish. Col Chambers announces William Johnston as Whig Governor nominee and Johnston accepts, pledging to campaign in Ohio. The piece notes committee findings on interest payments and forecasts Whig strategy against the Cabinet.
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Columbus Journal
Col. Chambers
W. Johnston
Whig Party
Judge Johnston
Judge Wood
Yellow Creek
Wood
Strnp
Row in New York sparks anti-slavery anniversary scene
An account from the Tabernacle in New York describes a tumultuous anti-slavery anniversary gathering. Garrison denounced the Bible and church unity, while Capt. Rynders warned against disparaging the country. A conflict of audience passions and police intervention followed as tensions rose among speakers and spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tabernacle
Jrrt
Anti-Slavery Society
Garrison
Jude
Christ
Susanie
Jesus
Zachary Taylor
U. States
Alarm over Washington state as union teeters in contests
Southern papers fret about the national crisis with Missouri and Clayton compromises. The Richmond Enquirer questions practicability and urges patriotism for peace, while Wheeling papers critique slow Herald mail and speculate on telegraph dispatch manipulation.
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Washington
Richmond Enquirer
Oldest Inhabitant Of Wheeling Found In City
A gentleman residing in this city, who came here fifty two years ago, is identified as the oldest inhabitant. The article notes Mr. David Moodey Esqq., a longtime Steubenville resident and currently Cashier of the Jefferson Branch of the State Bank of Ohio, as a notable local figure.
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Wheeling
David Moodey
Rumor of Change at Washington Republic Newspaper
Rumor says the Republic at Washington may be repudiated by old Zach and that former editors resigned editorial control. The word is someone may take charge advocating measures aligned against this shift as tensions rise in the South.
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Far Madern
Republic
Washington
Zach
Dre Vp
Congressional May 14 report and disaster notes
The Senate reported the deficiency appropriation bill with House amendments concurred. The Census bill was amended to make the present census permanent until new law. In the House a resolution to end debate on the President's Message was adopted. News from Guadaloupe cited a Negro uprising and property burnings. the steamer America caught fire near Cleveland but was saved with effort. The Old School Presbyterian Assembly met in Cincinnati. In St. Louis a mill and distillery fire caused $15,000 loss with $6,000 insurance. no cholera observed.
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Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
House
Stanly
Red
California
St. Louis
Rolevon & Hawkes
Diss
Washington News About Editors and Cabinet Mail
The Republic reports a prophetic address by former editors A C Bullitt and J O Sargent now detached from the cabinet of President Taylor. They praise Gen Taylor and express confidence in him. Allen A Call succeeds Bullitt and Sargent as editor, and Charles J Bee is named chargé d affaires to Vienna in place of Col Webb.
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Republic of This
Messrs
A.C. Bullitt
Jno. O. Sarvent
Taylor
Gen. Taylor
Messrs Bulli
Sargent
Allen A. Call
Nashville Republican
Presen
The
Treasury
Chas. J. Ee
Conn
Vinna
Col Webb
Canton
Ulton
Wm. B. Sloan
Shay
Dieserman & Co
Free Trade vs American Labor: A Political Torrent
A Pittsburgh Gazette excerpt argues Free Trade harms U.S. workers, blaming foreign iron imports and British capital for undermining American labor. It cites 30 tons of English iron moved via canal to a riverboat, calling it evidence of tariff opponents’ failures and urging protective tariffs.
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United States
Pittsburgh Gazette
Pittsburgh
Wood Street
Polk
Dallas
Walker
Europe
Prepian
Steamer Fairmount Sunk Near Brandenburg
Louisville May 14 The steamer Fairmount from St Louis for Pittsburgh sank at 8 o clock yesterday morning five miles above Brandenburg after striking a log near the Kentucky shore The boat was listed on the larboard side water covered the cabin floor No lives were lost as passengers saved their baggage They were brought here on the Ai A Officers expected today on the Gen Washington She carried 40 bbls of sugar and a lot of syrup for this port The sugar was lost
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Louisville
Fairmount
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Brandenburg
Kentucky
Ai A
Editorial split over Cabinet with draw by Bullitt and Sargent
Telegraph dispatch in the Daily Herald reports Alexander C. Bullitt and John O. Sargent resign from the Washington Republic editorials due to conflicts with Cabinet members. In their valedictory they praise General Taylor’s integrity and call their former support unwavering, surrendering only to respect his feelings and services.
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Daily Herald of
Alexander C. Bullitt
John O. Sargent
Washington Republic
Taylor
Suffering of the California Emigrants report
May 15 Saint Louis reports Major Alexander and Mr. Harvey arriving from Fort Camel after a perilous voyage down the Missouri. They left April 2 in a skiff, faced Sioux and Crow attacks, met traders Blair and Trindle, and suffered drownings at Three Islands. The party escaped at Million River mouth, while other trains face famine and desert kaçtions on the plains. many emigrants prepare to depart St Joseph for Fort Turney as conditions worsen.
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St. Louis
Alexander
Harvey
Fort Camel
Missouri
Medicinal Creek
Fort Fierce
Blair
Toissant
Iowland
Oregon
Pierre
Trindle
Million River
Liberty
St. Paul
Joseph’s
Fort Turaey
California
Fort Turney
Fort Laramie
St Joseph’s
Jerome & Hanson
St. Joseph’s
Hall
Weston
Kansas
Sloan
W.B Sloan
Grand Depot
Lake St
Chicago
Mississippi River
W. B. Sloan
Strons
Vy Wilson
Hiram W. Thovas
Laws of Ohio Exempts Homestead From Forced Sale
The act, effective July 4, 19th century, exempts the family homestead from sale on execution or decree if the homestead value does not exceed five hundred dollars. Appraisers must set off the homestead by metes and bounds, return the assignment, and allow sale of remaining assets. Provisions cover widows, minors, and unmarried couples, with rent-in-lieu arrangements if division harms the homestead. Restrictions apply to pre act judgments, mortgages, or labor claims, and tools up to three hundred dollars remain exempt.
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General Assembly
Ohio
Court of Common Pleas
Ullon
Lymestead
du Baque
W. Sloan
Mount Morris
Ulmots
Bu Bayne
DU Buque
Iowa En Boque
W.B. Sloan
Derries
Messrs. Borrowne &O
Venr
Plesse
Hester
Enr
Gatenn
Gillespie
Telegraph
Springfield
W. B. Sloan
M E Conference Adjoins, Sets Columbus Meeting
The M E Conference adjourned yesterday to convene in Columbus, Georgia, in 1054.
Wordsworth Death Noted by Philadelphia Ledger
The Philadelphia Ledger reports the death of William Wordsworth at age eighty as the last English arrival from England. He began writing poetry at thirteen and became famed as a nature poet. His work Excursions is praised for tenderness and universal appeal. His life is described as pure, and his verses are said to endure as long as English endures.
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Wordsworth
Philadelphia Ledger
England
Jacob Townsend
Townse
California steamship progress in Pacific News report
The March 17 Pacific News notes six months of steady growth in California steamship activity. It cites fifteen river steamers, several on the coast toward Panama, eight more under launch, and about twenty five en route from the States, predicting a California fleet exceeding fifty soon. Other notes mention Daniel Webster in Washington, Joshua R. Giddings in New York, Henry Clay touring the country, and Mrs Swisshelm lodging at the Gault House in Cincinnati.
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California
Pacific News
Pacific Mail
Panama
M.N
Daniel Webster
Washington
Joshua R. Giddings
New York
Henry Clay
Mrs. Swisshelm
Pittsburgh
W. B. Sloan
Grand Depot
Chicago
Ill
W.B
Freeport
Stephenson County
Ilinois
O. P. McCool
Steamer Josephine Strikes Snag in Cumberland River
Dispatch from Nashville reports that the steamer Josephine struck a snag on the Cumberland river between Nashville and Clarksville. The incident follows concerns over steamboat traffic and local river hazards. No further details on injuries or fatalities are provided in the available text.
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Louisville
Nashville
Josephine
Cumberland River
Clarksville
Administrators Notice and Local Auction in Jefferson County
A series of public notices from Jefferson County detailing administrator appointments for estates and public sales. Includes names of executors and administrators, required claim filing within one year, and a forthcoming sale of stock, cattle, hogs, and farming implements at a Richmond area farm, with terms and a nine month credit.
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Enimy Farm
Richmond
Local listing terse notice in city business area
A fragmented entry notes a business fine or permit matter in the city section near Yeurket Street with a request to apply to E W Slekeely at Log Field for settlement or clarification. The readable portion hints at a standard commercial notice typical of late 19th century city pages. The text is garbled but preserves a municipal tone and an action request.
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Guld & Burk
Yeurket
E.W. Slekeeley
Log Fleld
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Best New Western
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Otick
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JSOHN
Kinenia
Athesr
Iran
Pattet van
Reet
Aiakness
COAC
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Jefferson
Connhee and Robertson
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Wm. J. Robertson
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Atlan
Enville
Spuacs
William Scop
Olmieubes
Medici
NSLS
Suparilins
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Er Lixoyne
Ayre
Cherny Vesim
WindCherry
Racers
Laiverwor
Leun
Puuss
Vaughn
Lithe E Vedicies
Torsale Wholesale
Cal Warehouse
Apris & Wou
Morrison
Beatiorescanufacturers
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J. Scott
suaMer
Mt. Clair
Pittsbursh
Buvets Ab
Bea
Honselord
Yumi
Martin
Great Relecom
J .Ry
Adams Street
Petts Beaville
Tae
States
T. S. Hears
Market Street
J. Douglass
J* "Es Wilson
Pi Tor Lamb
Marengo, McHenry Co
Warch
Warch Isle
Elas
Oliver Chatteld
Martha Coleman
Hell Township
Vermilion County
mtedChicago
Theodore L. Taylor
Sean
Dea
John Crane
Sheboygan
Wis
W.B. Siean
MroJdmes Hanford
Heboygan Falls
Whysterians
Hasferel
Beneft
Bostrunder
Birchall A Owens
Springfeld
Earnel
Southport
Sloan—Pear
Times
W. B.sloan
Tyre
Tretvelli
Epreity
Anns& Wright
W B Sloan
Peingwell & CO
S. P. Townsend
St. Townsend
Reid
S. Po Townsend
S. P. Townsermt
S. P Townsend
P Townsend
Robert Talbert
A. Dieton
New Alexander
Carter
Bloomfield
Steubenvile
S. Penning
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Tory
Rockford Free Press
Green Bay
WMILH
Moore& Co
Main Street
Camda
Wwa
Evexveavy
Townsend
Ruel Clapp
Thompson, Skillman & Co
Nassau-street
Wmy City
Jows
Imo
Lasso
Mysel
Sarsapurilia
John Smansbury
Ohaar
Dr. Howe
D. Howe
College Hall
Cincinati
Canawas
HOOWE
J. WM. Prmble
Cincininati District Methodist Lh
Howe
J.M. Trimble
Union
J. Sinclair & Co
R. DL. Morrison & Co
R.A Haisted
Urope
Christie
Palues
Chris’e
Mop Han U
Landis
New Jersey
Sipney
A. E. Caeissin
Meny
Marcy Reavits
Robert W. Landis
DR. Christie
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Curistin
Curistie
Andrew J. F. Toss
Brooklyn
N. Y
Captain Tomes
Virginia
Canifrex
D. C
4Th
G. W.C
J.C. Cab & Co
Ville
Ste
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Michael
Frist
Sterling & Son
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