Arrest of a Murderer Seized Near Sandusky
A man calling himself Wilcox and identified as Edward H. Ralloff was captured at Castalia near Sandusky after escaping Ithaca Jail. Ralloff, once convicted of abducting his wife and daughter’s death, faced a death sentence overturned on appeal. he evaded capture for months before being recaptured with help from locals and now awaits New York authorities.
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Wilcox
Castalia
Sandusky
Edward H. Ralloff
Ithaca
New York
Ralloff
Rulloff
Auburn
Hhis
Supreme Court
Isaac Allen
James Henry
Pine Woods
Pennsylvania
Chatauque County
N. Y
Cleveland
Toledo
Norwalk
Tompkins
Co. N. Y
A New Orrery and Gravimatometer Invented by Wetmore
The Scientific American notes a patent granted to J W Wetmore for a Gravimatometer and an Improved Orrery. He describes a magnet driven globe system illustrating how motion and magnetism affect gravitation, centripetal and tangent forces, and planetary orbit mechanics.
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J. W. Wetmore
Scientific American
Orr removed as Indian agent at Prairie du Chien
Greene County's former Senate Speaker Maxe well McCaslin loses his job as Indian agent at Prairie du Chien. Gen. Seth Clover, ex Canal Commissioner, is appointed in his stead after McCaslin warned the House against admitting Kansas under the Lecompton Constitution, predicting civil war and Democratic party destruction.
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Orr Wit As
Heap
Maxewell McCaslin
Greene County
Senate
Prairie du Chien
Seth Clover
M’caslin
House of Representatives
Kansas
Harrisburg Tel
Liverpool Woman Blades Husband’s Finger to Block Enlistment
A Liverpool woman severed her husband’s forefinger while he slept to stop his plans to enlist in the army. The act targets his eligibility for military service amid wartime pressures. Police are investigating as the couple faces serious charges.
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Liverpool
England
Lecompton Controversy Shapes in Senate and States
The Warren Mail surveys political struggle over the Lecompton Constitution. It notes early votes against the measure, predicts House rejection, and praises Crittenden and Bell for guiding moderate opposition. It argues administration strength wanes and Kentucky Tennessee sentiment coalesces behind Bell and Crittenden.
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Pierce
Buchanan
Lecompton
Philadelphia North American
Washington
Crittenden
Senate
Kentucky
Tennessee
House
Bell
Kansan letter rails at Buchanan as slave power tyrant
February 22 1858 Kansas perspective denounces James Buchanan, calling him a tyranny in league with the Slave oligarchy. The writer blasts Missouri Ruffians and Lecompton fraud, vows Kansas will reject Southern pressure, and questions Democratic loyalties and national unity.
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Heres
Frienp Coway
Warren
James Buchanan
Kansas
Cincinnati
Irom
Pierce
Missouri
South
South Carolina
Buchanan
Sampson
U. S
Lecompton
Etna
Vesuvius
Utah
Union
Republic
Ahab
Gov. Wise
Virginia
Wise
Forney
Democratic Party
Liberty and national ruin in a partisan farce
A reader letter condemns the Buchanan faction as a slave oligarchy supporting constitutional liberty only in name. The writer accuses the party of apostasy and calls it a hostile refuge for those weary of liberty and national greatness. Signed H. Moors.
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Buchanan
North
É&C
Porter's Spirit of the Times Free Gift Plan Promoted
The Porter's Spirit of the Times plans a July distribution of $1,000 among early subscribers with at least three months left on their year. Winners will be drawn by horse names and receipt numbers linked to the upcoming Goodwood Cup race in England. Cash prizes range from $500 to $100, with $100 shared among other participants.
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Kansas
Union
Minnesota
Oregon
Congress
California
Nebraska
Friends of Freedom
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Porter
Spirit of the Times
England
Local Politician Gillis Earns Public Thanks
Citizens extend thanks to Hon. J. L. Gillis for valuable public documents and praise his obliging service. A social event is announced as a sociable at Mr. Orr's on Friday evening.
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J. L. Gillis
Destructive Fire Destroys Pittsburg Iron Works and Stock
A Thursday fire in Pittsburg wiped out the Fort Pitt iron works and much valuable material. Patterns built over twenty years and rolling mill machinery were ruined or warped, with losses hard to estimate per The Dispatch.
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Pittsburg
Fort Pitt
Languages spoken in New York discussed by Dr. Bacon
At a New York Historical Society meeting Dr. Bacon presented a paper on the languages used in New York. He noted that highly varied languages are employed in business and social life among the city’s residents.
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Baber
New York Historical Society
Bacon
New York
Dr Barrett to Preach at German Methodist Church Next Sunday
A notice states that Dr Barrett will preach at the German Methodist Church next Sunday during usual hours. Congress has a bill proposing electing postmasters by the people, described as a much needed reform.
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Barrett
Congress
Mite Society to Meet at R P King Residence
The weekly report notes strong market activity and many attendees. The next Mite Society meeting is set for Wednesday evening at the home of R. P. King.
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Mite Society
R. P. King
Absentees blamed for death of Lecomp ton bill
The Washington Union reports three parties Democratic Republican and Absentees wielding tactics that kill or defeat bills by strategic absence. It argues the Absentees time their absences to give the opposition maximum advantage and equates killing a bill with voting against it in practice.
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Washington
Supply requests reach Fort Leavenworth from Johnston camp
St Louis reports an express from Col Johnston's camp requesting ammunition and more troops for immediate dispatch. Oregon notes the first Pacific coast woolen mill in Salem operates with 480 spindles. Florida dispatches claim Indians are willing to emigrate and the war may end soon. An old lady debates lunar habitation with a quip on moon inhabitants and melting.
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St. Louis
The
Leavenworth Ledger
15Th Insty
Johnston
Pacific Coast
Salem
Oregon
Florida
Murder at Cooper's Mills in Whitefield Maine
The Bath Tribune reports an atrocity in Whitefield where an elderly man Probie killed his wife at Cooper's Mills. The body showed extensive injuries and the home was sealed to hide evidence as neighbors raised the alarm and lawmen investigated.
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Maine
Cooper’s Mills
Whitefield
Probie
Bath Tribune
Hense
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Capitol
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Texas
Sixcunan Delvsion
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Victor Mix
Hume
Alleghan County
Gillis, Lecompton
Wiliam A. Porter
Cleveland Herald
Warren Mail
Calhoun
Cincinnati Gazette
Chicago
Sorp
Solomon
Mayville Senténel
Olean Advertiser
Kiantone
Silver Lake
R.at. Clover
Haskell Creek
M. Ball
Olean House
Ostler
Advertiser
Sentinel
Ball
Sok
Times
Mohammed Pasha Arived
Sue
Jupee Wilmot
Judge Wilmot
Wilmot
McClure
Overton
Brewer
Bradford
Judiciary Committee
Wilkins
Harrisburg
Senate Committee
Osey
Scott
Army
Sam
Winfield Scott
United States Army
Baltimore Exchange
State House
Annapolis
Comptroler
Court of Appeals
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