Political Turmoil and Culture Notes in The Warren Mail
The Warren Mail reports on Washington removing Stanton as Kansas Secretary and replacing him with Gen. Denver, with Governor Walker possibly to follow. It notes Kansas Legislature session, likely to vote on Topeka and Lecompton constitutions, and comments on Douglas's stance against Lecompton. Also reviews Graham's Magazine January issue with satirical descriptions and praise for editor Charles G. Leland.
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Kansas
Denver
Senate
Walker
Topeka
Lecompton
Douglas
Buchanan
South
Lawrence
Charles Robinson
James H. Lane
Calhoun
Stenton
State of
V. Y. Tribune
St. Louis
J. W. Babcock
G. W. Deitzler
Constitutional Convention
Lane
Convention
Godeys Magazine praised for engravings and contributors
January issue of Godey’s Magazine highlighted as one of the best with superior engravings and top American contributors including Marian Harland. The plate shows fashions in difficulty and comfort. Subscription price is $3 a year, with Mail option at $3.50. Now is the best time to start.
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Pen Godey
America
Marian Harland
Corner Stove or A New Party
Radical Democratic analysis from the New York Evening Post argues that Douglas and Walker promote self government and lay the corner stone of a new party structure. The piece notes Wednesday’s Senate demonstration by Judge Douglas will influence national politics during Buchanan’s presidency.
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Senate
Buchanan
Sleep, Snoring, and Crowded Rooms in Warren Pa Memoir
A reminiscence recalls nights in the old Mansion House and Orrs in Warren Pennsylvania where three dozen men crowded into rooms and ballrooms. The writer remembers Sloans and Corrs, snoring during early mornings, and the peculiar lodging costs from beds to floor space and pegs in the barn.
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Idas
Conewango
Sloans
Corr
Warren
Jamestown Democrat
E &E
Judge Wilmont appointed Bradford district judge
Pollock names Judge Wilmont to the Bradford district judgeship he left last fall to run for Governor. The appointment runs one year from the first Monday in December and may be renewed at the next fall election. January brings a strong start and Virginia F Townsend debuts a new story in the magazine. Saw Mit Burner reports a fire at Moulton Crandall saw mill on L F Watson land in Pleasant township six miles below Warren. No boards burned, boiler not insured, engine may be damaged, loss estimated from 1500 to 2000 dollars.
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Chuck
Grahams Illustrated Magazine
John Copp
Cain
Lee
Graham
Leland
Charles G. Leland
Favov
Pollock
Wilmont
Bradford
Virginia F. Townsend
T. S. Arthur & Co
Philadelphia
Moulton & Crandall
L. F. Watson
Pleasant Township
Warren
Alton
J. B. Carson
Montezuma
St. Louis
William Morrison
New Orleans
Utah
Senate
Banks Resume Specie Payments Amid Crisis Easing
Banks in New York resumed specie payments last week and Boston banks planned to follow this week, signaling an easing crisis for New England and New York. The Sociable will meet at W. W. Hodges' house Friday evening of next week. The Mite Society plans a meeting at Mr. Kingsbury's home one week from next Wednesday evening.
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Congress
Philadelphia
United States
Nimrod of War Sen County Bags 14 Deer in 8 Days
Charles Jones returns from camp after a week with 14 deer, caught over eight days, marking a notable hunting spree in Nimrod of War sen County.
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Charles Jones
Warsen County
Warren Union School Closes Fall and Winter Term
The War ren Union School closes its fall and winter term on Friday with a partial examination and review. Exercises are not finished as we go to press. A three week vacation is planned.
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Warren Union School
Reelection of R M T Hunter to U S Senate
R M T Hunter was reelected on the 10th instant as United States Senator from Virginia for six years from March 4 1859 by a near unanimous vote. A sentiment from a Cleveland railroad festival proclaims Our Mothers the faithful tenders who never misplaced a stitch. Gen Shields and Franklin Steele are elected U S Senators from Minnesota.
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R. M. T. Hunter
United States
Virginia
Cleveland
Ohio
Pe Gen. Shields
Franklin Steele
U.S
Minnesota
Banks Announces Resignation From Congress
Hon. N. P. Banks gave notice on the 10th instant that he would resign his seat in Congress, with the resignation to take effect January 1.
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N. P. Banks
Congress
Washington Dispatch on Navy Courts and Walker in Nicaragua
From Washington on December 13 1857 three naval court cases remain. Commander Ringold to regain full rank amid a wave of reinstatements. The President hosted a dinner for Pennsylvania Democrats as factional tensions grow. Reporter notes Walker’s landing in Nicaragua sparks urgency and potential conflict with Commander Paulding.
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Ringold
Pennsylvania
Black
Hickman
Montgomery
Landy
Walker
Nicaragua
Paulding
Kansas
Union
Lecompton
Douglas
Democratic Party
Kansas Kansas Kansas politics and Kansas Constitution tensions
Harrisburg December 17 1857 reports a Democratic quarrel over Squatter Sovereignty in Kansas with Buchanan and Walker disputes and Topeka versus Lecompton constitutions. Post notices describe storms and river chaos. postal and transportation data update federal service, plus Douglas-Lane Kansas debates and Lawrence convention stance.
The World Moves and Slavery in the Constitution Debate
The Richmond acquisition era proclaims slavery enshrined by the ten commandments and notes a convention forcing a constitution on a new state without a public vote, reflecting how democracy is interpreted to permit top-down constitutional imposement.
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Richmond Aquirer
Danish Saying on Borrowed Horse and Spurs
A Danish rendering of a common proverb notes that relying on borrowed means and self effort both drive small progress. The line suggests prudence in mixing external help with personal initiative.
Mageans Reports Mormon Raider Burdens On Utah Route
Joseph Mageans a Green River trader arrived in Kansas City reporting emigrant trains suffer Mormon depredations. Wagos burned cattle stolen grain and forage at Fort Bridger burned to hinder government purchase. Snow three feet deep in the mountains reaches Blue River with buffalo plentiful.
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Kansas City Journal of Commerce
Joseph Mageans
Green River
Utah
Magean
Fort Bridger
Blue River
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