Debated Slavery and State Equality in Democratic Lines
The piece discusses Democratic stance on slavery in new territories, arguing that South seeks constitutional protection for slaveholding expansion. It cites Senator Mason and Willson, defends Buchanan Breckinridge alignment, and denounces Free Kansas and anti-slavery rhetoric as deceptive. The text frames the South’s view as constitutional and essential to political power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Democratic Party
Virginia
Senate
Mason
The
Ledger
South
United States
New Hampshire
Mississippi
Willson
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Buchanan
Breckinridge
House of Representatives
Agricultural premiums awarded for Wheat and Corn
The Committee on Field Crops awarded first premiums for 1856 to Mr. Green Clark of Sugar Grove township. Clark harvested 760 bushels of corn from five acres of greensward and 53 to 54 bushels of spring wheat from two acres, with a wheat crop previously grown on the same ground. No entries on other crops. I. H. Hier, Secretary, Warren Co. Agricultural Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Clark
Sugar Grove
Clark
I. H. Hier
Warren Co. Agricultural Society
Domestic crops and milking profits stir county letters
A farmer reports on a cow named Scrub Oak yielding over 200 pounds of butter in 200 days and questions whether the seller cheated. The piece also discusses a new spring wheat variety, local grain yields, and concerns about paying for imported flour and meat with diminishing pine resources as the county drafts plans for self sufficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove
Wisconsin
Wisely Preparing for Prosperity Through Farming
A 1855 opinion urges shifting toward farming as logging wanes. emphasizes national prosperity only when pine resources finish and people farm for livelihoods. The note suggests timely attention to this transition for country and people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Wetmore
Acocks Opens New Pittsfield Hotel With Grand Ball
J L Acocks completes a large hotel in Pittsfield rebuilt after a fire two years ago. He hosts a grand ball on Thursday January 1st claiming the county's largest dancing hall. The New York Ledger boasts high circulation and a mammoth pictorial double issue for Christmas and New Year. Baker, jailed after a barroom killing in New York, faces trial in Newburg after jury deadlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Acocks
Pittsfield
Jonathan
B. H. Day
Beekman Street
New York
Baker
Poole
Newburg
Rascal Belfly
Advices From England on Dr Kane Health Status
Reports from England indicate Dr. Kane the arctic explorer is in precarious health. He was set to sail for St Thomas and Havana on the seventeenth of last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Kane
St. Thomas
Havana
Missouri caution signals Benton Kennett as U S Senators
Reports from M and F indicate the Benton faction and Luther M. Kennett of the current House are to be chosen as United States Senators. The notes reference the Benton party's influence and Kennett's standing in American politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M&f
Missouri
Col. Benton
Benton
Luther M. Kennett
U. S
President removals trigger letters from Washington
Washington correspondent reports G W Clark removed as Indian Agent in Kansas and Isaac Winston Whig appointed in his place amid claims of Gov Shannon and Marshal Donaldson shielding him. Lecompte also alleged to be removed. Marylanders protested. Frazer of Lancaster, pa. has become deranged and is confined to a Philadelphia asylum.
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Washington
Uid Tribune
G. W. Clark
Barber
Kansas
Isaac Winston Whig
Culpepper County
Clark
Shannon
Marshal Donaldson
FFA Washington
Lecompt
Frazer
Lancaster
Philadelphia
City councils pass law for police force targeting black residents
Dec 10 report notes a city vote to station extra police day and night to ban negro schools and negro preaching, curb gatherings after sundown, and arrest free blacks from other counties and suspicious residents. The piece also mentions unease citywide and the death of Rodney A. Chipp, Kingston prominent citizen and former editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney A. Chipp
Kingston
Ulster County
The
Republican
Announc Nea
List of Revolutionary War Battle Casualties
A compiled roll lists killed and wounded on both sides across battles of the American Revolution, detailing the human cost of the struggle and naming events where losses occurred.
Congressional Class of 1861 at Large Senate Ballot
The list names senators elected to succeed or fill vacancies for the class of 1861 including Adams of Miss Bayard of Del and others. Jefferson Davis chosen to succeed Mr Adams and Anthony Kennedy chosen to succeed Mr Pratt with Mason Rusk Wade Foot reelected. Comegys appointed temporarily to fill a vacancy.
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Adams
Miss
Bayard
del Bright
Ind
Broadhead
Ee Cass
Clay
Ala
Collamor
Dodge
Wis
Clayton
Crittenden
Fish
Douglas
al Durkee
Foot
Vt Evans
Fitzpatrick
Ala Goyer
Fessenden
Mo Foster
Jefferson Davis
Anthony Kennedy
Pratt
Mason
Rusk
Wade
Joseph P. Comegys
Sumner Injuries Reported Severe by Leading Papers
The New York Herald cites an eye witness saying the assault on Mr. Sumner was unprecedented in civility. The Journal predicts permanent disability from the injuries, while other papers previously downplayed illness but now acknowledge serious danger to his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duantes Sumner
Fillmore
New York Herald
Sumner
Jerald
Carrisburg
Walker and Granada Fall Prompted by Central American Campaign
The Tennessee arrives at Key West with Greytown passengers reporting that Walker’s forces have abandoned Granada and hold the Transit route. About 400 of Walker’s men are said to be surrounded near Granada by Costa Rica San Salvador and Guatemala allied forces, perishing without supplies. The sea fight off San Juan del Sur is noted as prior.
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Walker
Tennessee
Key West
Greytown
Nicaragua
Granada
Costa Rica
San Salvador
Guatemala
Lske
Massaya
San Juan del Sur
Central America
Tribune
U. S
Sear
California
Oregon
Texas
Robert Sears
William Street
N. Y
Laziness Turns Small Chicago Property Into Large Estate
The Cincinnati Enquirer recounts a man famed for extreme laziness who inherited Chicago property. He ordered sale and let it accrue value but never prepared deeds, allowing the estate to grow to about $200,000 while he initially would have accepted $20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Chicago
Holloway's Pills End Health Struggle of Waukesha Girl
The daughter of Mrs. Henderson of Waukesha Wisconsin improved after three weeks using Holloway's Pills, continuing ten more days cleared obstructions and restored health. A California lover writes a playful note and Albany wood sawyers plan an annual ball set for Fas—downtown festival days.
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Tolloway
Henderson
Waukesha
Wisconsin
Holloway
Wood Sawyers of
Albany
Sermon by Cassius Clay and oddities from the era noted
A Southern correspondence quotes Cassus M. Clay ridiculing Kentuckians on slavery with a dramatic lecture featuring Bible and Constitution appeals and a pistol. The item also reports a panther-hunt discovery in Angelina County Texas with petrified bodies and a Wheeling skeleton ten feet nine inches long, implying giants in the earth.
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Angelina County
Texas
Sheriff Wickham
Wheeling
Skeelton
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Warren Mail
Demoecracy Orthodox
Brown
Buchanan Breckinridge
Buchanan Enon
Massachusetts
Confederacy
Aroostook
Rio Grande
Atlantic
Pacific
Kentucky
Agricultural
Conewango
Christovello Lodge
Seymour Curtis
A. Capy
N. G. Horus Kiva
Y. Columbus, Pa
New York Ledger
Lexington
Banker Hill
Flatbush
White Plains
Trenton
Princeton
Hiubbardstown
Bennington
Brandywine
Stillwater
Germantown
Saratoga
Red Hook
Monmouth
Rhode Island
Brier Creek
Stony Point
Camden
King’s Mountain
Cowpens
Guilford C. H
Hobkirk Hills
Eutaw Springs
Yorktown
Allen
Bell
Tom Biggs
Benjamin
la Bigler
Miss Butler
McClure
Court of Common Pleas
Pittsburg
É&E
Lea California
Cate
Cassus M. Clay
Christian Advocate
E. dc
Henry Clay
Washiseton
Wilson Shannon
Col. Sumner
Atlantic Coast
Wilson
Nebraska
Committee On Territories
Thovuse
Whitfield
Levenworth City
Taylor & King, Ankers and Exchange Brokers
Waterford
G. F. King
C. J. Taylor
Heneby
E. L. Williams
Eldred
Curtis Welden
Stranahan
Randall
Rollin
Hazlett
Napoleon
Murray
Burns
Byron
Shakespeare
Axio
L. F. Watson
Hazeltine & Co
Sherriff
Warren
Pine Grove Township
Warren County
Richard Brownell
Perry Porter
Reuben Owen
Guy C. Irvine
G. W.N. Yates
Sheriff's Office
Michael C. Gorman
Deerfield
Wm. J
Howard Association
Geo. R. Calhouns
South Ninth Street
Ezra D. Hartwelle
Guo. Fairncuitp
Bonner
Fanny Fern
Sylvenus’Cobb, Jr
Emerson Bennett
Robert Bonner
Ann St. N. Y. N. B
Emerton Bennett
Frontier Life
Forresters
Pratik Forrester
Sam Slick
Wiles
Pirate of the Mississippi. Homestead On the Hill Side. Dred. Mrs. Stows
Hazeltine & GO
Soca
S. J. Goodrich
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