Kansas Affairs and Political Turmoil in 1858
Kansas news reports the Stanton-called Legislature adjourned and voters deciding on constitutions with slavery or without, amid reports of conflicts at Fort Scott and Shawnee. Details include Lecompton counts, Governor Denver’s stance, and northern Democratic splits reflecting national tension over slavery’s expansion.
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Kansas
Stanton
Free State
Topeka
St. Louis
Shawnee
Lawrence
Lecompton
Fort Scott
Missouri
Denver
Calhoun
Pritchell
Washington
Sante Fe
Lexington
Leavenworth
Pamapetrata Saturday Post
Union
Jessie Loring
T.S. Arthur
Deacon & Peterson
Philadelphia
North
Buchanan
Douglas
Democratic Party
Masons Install Officers in Hall Ceremony
The Masons held a Saturday installation with many spectators. Past Master J Y James officiated as officers were inducted for the year. Rev Osburn delivered the closing address after the exercises. The week’s weather remains wet and cool with snow expected, dampening New Year festivities.
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J. Y. James
Potters County Society Address Praised by Farmers
The Pot ter County Agricultural Society heard an able address by 8 P Johnson Esq on Tuesday evening. A large audience showed pleasure and profit with applause. The paper cannot publish the speech but urges reconsideration for the benefit of farmers and their families.
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Potter County Journal
Potter County Agricultural Society
P. Johnson
Johnson
Report clears Jim Lane of Kansas shooting claim
The earlier report claiming Jim Lane was shot in Kansas is proven false. Lane remains alive and active, ready to confront a dozen so called Border-Ruffians.
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Jim Lane
Kansas
Harrisburg Notes On Politics And Local Life In 1858
In Harrisburg observations from December 1857 recounts on beef prices and eastern overstock, Washington City slaughtering schemes, and remarks on politicians Bigler and Buchanan. It describes hotels and Capitol improvements, dining spots, and upcoming inauguration crowds, plus Christmas weather and travel notes.
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Harrisacre
Frerexp Cowan
Pennsylvania
Disney
Douglas
Washington City
Cahort
Clearfield County
Indiana
Bigler
Buchanan
Wells Coverly
Herr’s
Pennsylvania Hotel
Second Street
Brady
Penna
Buchler’s
Capitol
State House
Mullen
Commonwealth
Crestline Teen Survives Tornado Like Eagle In Nest
An Ohio paper reports Miss White of Crestline, aged 16, swept hundreds of feet by a tornado and left atop a cherry tree. She rode the wind through hoops and debris, then descended safely with only minor injuries implied.
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Ohio
White
Crestline
Brandy and Brandy Tales Across Northern California
A Shasta Courier story recalls a stagehouse drink that allegedly yields rich gold bearing quartz prize. The account compares two vendors along the Shasta to Red Bluff corridor, claiming the liquor has extraordinary, dangerous effects and prompts dramatic boasts from rival sellers.
Col. Johnson of Redfield Nears 100 in Oswego County
A Watertown Journal note recalls Col. Johnson of Redfield Oswego County who near his 100th birthday remains mentally and physically sound. He has voted in seventy six elections with his first presidential vote for Washington and his last for Fremont. He remains a prominent community figure and a living link to the past, prompting wonder at other Washington voters still living.
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Redfield
Oswego County
Col
Johnson
Gen
Washington
Fremont
George Washington
Watertown Journal
Death or ax Oto Tar Penny dies near Philadelphia
Thomas Penny, aged 81, died at the Naval Asylum near Philadelphia. A veteran of Commodore Perry’s flagship Lawrence, Penny is remembered for his cool courage in the ship’s final action. He volunteered to convey Perry to the Niagara as the Lawrence sank amid heavy fire, part of a crew that saw 22 killed and 63 wounded out of 103 fit for duty.
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Thomas Penny
Naval Assylum
Philadelphia
Commodore Perry
Lawrence
Niagara
Penny
Will of George W. P. Custis Sets Emancipation Plan
The Charleston Courier cites the late George W. P. Custis will ordering emancipation within five years of two to three hundred slaves. It condemns Virginia law defending property in slaves and argues the state should end such labor removal for economic reasons.
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Charleston
George W. P. Custis
Virginia
Western Speculations due to Eastern debts in St Paul
The St Paul Advertiser reports at least 600000 in overdue and protested eastern paper in the city banks. Indebtedness to banks due within six months is 750000, eastern debt to merchants mayors and others 1200000, totaling 1955000 owed to the East. Other towns in the Territory face similar issues.
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St. Paul
Can a Body Eat With These Artificial Plates
An elderly lady in a dental office asks if a body can eat with artificial plates as the dentist explains that mastication can be performed with great facility. The patient presses for confirmation, seeking assurance about practical use.
Renewal of the China War Prompts Canton Bombardment Move
The Times reports that China plans to resist foreign demands and prepare for a potential second Canton bombardment led by Britain. Russia’s envoy was barred from Pekin, pushing diplomacy toward harsher actions as the Empress defends sovereignty. A Canton occupation and harsher concessions loom as tensions escalate.
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China
United States
Great Britain
Rance
Lord Elis
Pekin
Russia
Lord Elgin
Canton
Yeh
Hong Kong
London
W. Y
Chelmsford
England
Mill Field
White Heart Inn
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Madison Patriot
Wisconsin Democracy
Thomas Clemons
W. M
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A. B. McKean
J. W
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D. M. Williams
John Edgar
Tyler
J. M. Olney
S. D
A. Brock
J. D
Mr. Osburn
Joavopuo “Yegs
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Yxou Sauea
Scofield
Struthers
Harrisburg
E.U. Danforth
A. J. Hite
National Democrat
Johnstown
Godey
Lancaster, Ponna
Island Times
Ann Gerber
Elizabeth Ream
Neffsville
Fruitville
Gerber
Old Manheim Road
Litiz Turnpike
York
Henrietta Mate
Pennsylvanian
George Ropp
New York
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Senate
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Upper Stand
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P. T. Barnum
Bridgport
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