Kansas Free and the Union as Norths Motive in 1857
The article argues for Kansas to be free from slavery, urging Republican strength led by Fremont and a pro free Constitution. It calls for emigration from the North to settle Kansas, notes 20 000 to 40 000 potential migrants, and urges organized action to secure Kansas statehood. It also reports on lumber losses from a severe winter flood on the Allegheny River and references new January magazines Graham's Godey's and Home Magazine.
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Buchanan
Breckinridge
Union
North
Kansas
Sampson
James Buchanan
Col. Fremont
Congress
Pennsylvania
West
Franklin
Allegheny River
Pittsburgh
Allegheny
Nickel’s Island
Graham’s
Godey’s
The
Home Magazine
The Dred Scott Case Before the U S Supreme Court
The article surveys the Dred Scott case now before the U S Supreme Court, questioning whether a free negro can be a citizen, whether slavery follows a person into free or slave states, and if the Missouri Compromise violates the Constitution. It notes leading counsel on both sides and the likelihood of a sectional decision reflecting contemporary sentiment on slavery.
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United States Supreme Court
Dred Scott
Illinois
United States
Montgomery Blair
Geo. P. Curtis
Beverday Johnson
Senator Geyer
Washington letter writers urge choice of least evil in Senate race
2B Washington letter writers claim a Pennsylvania Democrat is pledged to Simon Cameron for U.S. Senator. With one move and united opposition vote, he can be elected. He is not our favorite, but preferable to any pro slavery Buchanan Democrat in the field. Of two evils, choose the least.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Simon Cameron
U.S
Buchanan
Tribune
United States
Canadas
Greeley & McElrath
Death of Father Mathew Temperance Reformer Reported
The last steamer from Europe brings news that Father Mathew, a renowned temperance reformer, died on the ninth instant.
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Europe
Father Mathew
Public Acknowledgment to Hon. David Bareley
The text expresses thanks to Hon. David Bareley for valuable public documents received, noting appreciation from the unnamed issuer.
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David Bareley
Wool price rise and sheep care urged by farmers
The Ohio Farmer notes wool prices climbing since May with no drop in sight. Jefferson and Harrison wools fetch 60 to 65 cents per pound, Washington County Pennsylvania wools at 65 cents, and Goodale & Co. report 200 009 lbs sold in three days with gains over prior levels. A Scotland horse, John Finlay’s, lived to 35 after 33 years of work.
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Jefferson and
Harrison
Washington County
Pennsylvania
Goodale & Co
Cleveland
Ohio
John Finlay
Deanston
Scotland
Watertown Turkey Shoot Injury Shocks Local Fans
A turkey shoot near Watertown New York ends with a misdirected shot blinding a boy who hid behind a wagon as snow fell. Separate notes report Ohio and South Carolina courts allowing wager losers to reclaim stakes from the winner via the stake holder. A news brief laments Dr Kayzl’s worsening health after England visit, citing night sweats cough and debility prompting winter stay in the West Indies.
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Watertown
N. Y
Kayz
England
Svere
West India Islands
Franklin unrest and armed group reported in Tennessee
The Louisville Journal notes widespread excitement at Franklin Tennessee over an expected insurrection by Black residents. It reports discovery of twenty four muskets and two kegs of powder held by a gang in Columbia Tennessee. In Perry Tennessee fifteen Black people have been killed by their owners.
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Louisville Journal
Franklin, Tenn
Columbia
Tenn
Perry
Ocean Postage Costs Surpass Flour Prices
The piece laments rising postage for ocean mail to Europe, noting a single ounce costs more than a barrel of flour. It contrasts a passenger’s lavish ship experience with sevenfold higher charges for a quiet mail-bag kept in a dark corner, highlighting era frustrations with sea rates.
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Europe
Benton as a Model Man Echoes Temperance Lecture
The piece lauds Col Benton despite political flaws, praising his personal example. It notes a Tremont Temple Boston lecture in which he advised youth and apprentices, citing Benjamin Franklin’s temperance as a virtue, stating Franklin abstained from spirits and dissipation and never played cards, kept awake by duty but never by dissipation.
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Col. Benton
Tremont Temple
Boston
Franklin
Efe
House Adopts Resolution on Federal Payments for Service
Washburn of Maine leads a suspended rules vote to demand President's statement of funds spent on militia in Kansas and posse comitatus for civil officers in the territory plus witnesses arrests and treason cases. Also notes Rev. Waldo re-elected chaplain, Scott payment bill, and various London and Kentucky items.
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Washmeron
House
Washburn
United States
Kansas
Daniel Waldo
Scott
Cushing
Washington
Notorious Coward Attacked in Louisville Journal
LS Prentice of the Louisville Journal decries a gentleman as a coward. He mocks the man’s bravado with a vivid, humorous digression about his diet and appetite, contrasting imagined lionsteaks with rabbits and pigeons.
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LS Prentice
Louisville Journal
Life of Breckinridge Quoted as Ill Start of Sketch
A newspaper paragraph notes a writer’s sketch claims Breckinridge began life poor and parentless. It mentions his death occurred Saturday night at 12 o clock on December 31, 1899, in Washington, marking the end of the century.
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Breckinridge
Washington
Dee
Surging Disorder Near Volney and Gordonsville
The Russellville Herald reports rising insurrectionary mood in Volney and Gordonsville with several arrests. One accused conspirator, who refused to betray the plot, endured 750 lashes and died. In Cadiz Kentucky a free black man was hanged by a Vigilance Committee and others remain jailed awaiting possible executions as Judge Cook calls court for Christmas.
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Louisvitux
Russellville
Volney
Gordonsville
Cadiz
Republican Rise and Slavery as Nation Divides in 1857
The Tribune reflects on the 1856 election map showing Northern and Eastern support for the Republicans, while Southern areas thwart the cause with the persistence of slavery. It urges renewed effort to spread liberty and education amid a slave power ascendant and warns against complacency as the party reconciles with a divided nation.
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the Tribune
New England
New-York
Ohio
North-West
Jersey
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Illinois
America
Long Island
White Plains
Republican Tribune Foresees Freedom Triumph and Kansas Turmoil
The article argues that tyranny must fall and slavery end, citing Kansas violence and government support for rebels. It notes the Tribune will cover Congress and world events, with Bayard Taylor reporting from Europe and warns Postmasters against boosting anti slavery papers. It lists subscription rates for Semi-Weekly and Weekly Tribune editions.
Free Lecture at Johnson's Hall by Rev Ami Bond
A free lecture is planned at Johnson's Hall in the borough tonight the fifteenth. Rev Ami Bond will deliver the address and residents are urged to attend.
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Johnson's Hall
Ami Bond
Warren Borough subscribes to Sunbury and Erie Railroad funds
An ordinance shows Warren Borough subscribed 30000 dollars to the Sunbury and Erie Railroad with the condition that the line pass through the borough and that the company pay interest on bonds until completion. County Commissioners also completed a 150000 dollar county subscription and will issue bonds when the company pledges interest payment. Contractors in Buffalo plan to hire more laborers to accelerate work. Wrightsville December 24 1856. Friesp Cowan replies about milk and butter yields from a native cow, noting 996 pounds of milk in June 1855 and seven days producing 134 pounds of butter, plus ten pounds in early September.
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Sunbury and Erie Railroad Company
Borough of
Warren
Borough of Warren
Philadelphia
T. C. Spencer
Sunbury and Erie Railroad
Buffalo
Wrightsville
Friesp Cowan
Hiller
Q. Wright
Neighbor Borrow Request Triggers Fremont Saw Swap
A neighbor asked to borrow a Buck saw but the office had none. Instead a first rate Fremont saw was offered, the visitor reacted by showing teeth and leaving with no tool in hand.
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Fremont
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London
Louisville Courier
Hopinsville
Hopkinsville
Lafayette
Evansville
Earth
Boston Medical and Surgical Journal
Shrewsbury
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Shields
Mr. Campbell
Vanpa.ism M
Philadelphia Inquirer
Mount Vernon
Mt. Vernon
Carroll
Delavan G. Morgan
Jamestown
Democrat
Carpenter & Vituxemus
Carpenter and Bell
Watson & Rogers
Brock’s
New York
Trin- Une
Virginia
Alabama
Mexico
Central America
Cuba
Buford
Titus
Lecompte
Hungary
Poland
White House
Tareuxe
Paris
Constantinople
Havana
San Francisco
Albany
Bayard T
Ylor
Sweden
Lapland
Russia
Siberia
Tartary
Amoor
Therce
Pacific
California
Atchinson
Stringfellow
Darty
Weekly Tribune
Home Matters
Lyceum
Warren Lyceum
E. G. Lanes
Court House
Owen
Hook
Fisher
Abby
Blake
Howe & Co
Struthers
J. Meads
McIntyre
Orr & Henry
Wallace & Brown
Towle
Cousy
Taylor & Zentz
Donaldson
Ingalsby
Wife
Shepard
Weaver
Goorich
Hall
Lacy
Stanton
Admir
King & Mather
Davis
Kingsbury & Brown
Duncan
Akin
Holt & Clemons
Holt
Galbraith
Whitney & Kilburn
Little
Prothonotary’s
Thomas Clemons
Youngsville
WM. Siggins
Chauncey Piulburt Hoskins, Hieskell, ¢ CO
Great Ffas
Market Street
Goodrich
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