Slavery Debate Over Uncle Tom Useful Yet Faulted
A reader defends Uncle Tom's Cabin against a Ledger critique, arguing the book's wide reach proves its moral impact and historical truth. The letter cites readers across classes, notes factual episodes, and notes missionary response in France boosting Bible circulation amid slave debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger
Uncle Tom
Mason and Dixon
Europe
America
Thackeray
Dickens
Bulwer
Miss Bronte
The
Canada
Tribune
Mr. Rousell
France
End of Volume V Reader plea for payment
A humorous plea urges readers to pay subscriptions next week to end the paper’s debt. It jokes about promises and asks for support by mail or in person, promising a free year if the claim proves false. The tone mimics a preacher’s urging while addressing creditors and readers.
Fourth of July Celebrations in Warren Report
The 4th in Warren featured a morning oration by R. Brown at the Presbyterian Church, a palatable dinner at Carver House prepared by Mr. Hull, and an evening dance at the Mansion House. Fireworks included a balloon ascent by Mr. Couse over Quaker Hill. Germans held a Mile Island picnic but were reportedly disrupted by town youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Brown
Presbyterian Church
P. Falconer
Mansion House
Couse
James’ Hall
Temperance League Adjourned Meeting At Sugar Grove
A delegation from this place attended the adjourned Temperance League meeting in Sugar Grove on the 4th with Dr. Andrews presiding. By-laws were adopted and officers elected for the permanent organization. An evening speaking session followed, with good singing and hospitality from Sugar Grove. The piece notes reformist spirit and promises to report official proceedings later. It also mentions local editorial praise and concerns about drunkenness and school funding. The District Schools question and a company election at the 25th featured Hon. Arnold Plumer as President and directors listed. The paper’s 4th delay is attributed to heavy job work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove
Andrews
League
Wrightsville
Venance Ramoap
Arnold Plumer
Messrs
J. Porter Brawley
John Hoge
Joel White
Samuel F. Dale
Prosprer
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Friends of Temperance
We of the stern sex defend our leisure hours
Readers are asked to judge Jemima and the ladies candidly. A humorous letter argues gentlemen of leisure want to observe on Main Street from under an awning, critique ladies’ dress, and share gossip, while denying any moral failings and urging reform of others. It also notes temperance society notes and upcoming exhibits and news items.
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Warren Mail
Mr. Cowan
Jemima
Ichabod
Cabinet Debates Buchanan Departure and Appointments
Wasineroy reports a protracted cabinet meeting on Buchanan instructions with no final decision. Buchanan may travel to London over the fishery issue. previously set for July 9 departure, now delayed. Disbursing Clerk William Zantzinger removed to make way for Stubbs tied to Ingersoll affair. Webster’s allies call it an insult to General Almonte. Minister from Mexico Almonte arrives. Sam Maderay heads to Chile. Secretary Marey backs him. Walker and entourage plan China trip via London Suez and Ceylon. Princeton ready to sail. Brunswick and Florida Railroad stock subscription reaches $1.7 million. large road portion under contract.
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Stubbs
Clayton
Charles Jared Ingersoll
State Department
Webster
Almonte
Mexico
Sam Maderay
Chile
Marey
Medary
Ohio
Walker
John Ross Brown
James Keenan
Hong Kong
New York
China
London
Suez
Ceylon
Princeton
Nankin
Africa
Great Western Railroad Opening From Niagara To Detroit River
Detroit reports the Great Western Railroad in Canada is expected to open from Niagara to Detroit River on January 1. A Chicago steamer Propeller Challenge exploded its boiler near Mackinaw on Wednesday, killing five and injuring several.
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Great Western Railroad
Canada
Niagara
Detroit River
Detroit
Chichago
Mackinaw
Removal of Lower Sioux Indians Contemplated
Governor Gorman leads a tour to select sites for future Lower Sioux residence with chiefs and braves. They request permission to stay another year, but removal is deemed necessary due to lack of harvests. Government aid for the first year after removal could ensure comfortable subsistence, though prior supplies under treaty would not suffice.
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Gorman
Minnesota
Cabinet wrangles over Buchanan and clerical reclassifications
Wasfmerox reports Cabinet debates over Buchanan’s England mission while Secretary Marey blocks his bid for prestige. Judge Barret named Revenue Codifier with $10,000, and Navy clerks see mass removal as the new classification trims posts. July 1 set for major changes as Post Office exams proceed. A black snake incident at Lawrence Corporation Lowell delights and startles workers. Connecticut crops expected unusually abundant.
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Wasfmerox
Buchanan
England
Old Buck
London
Marey
Eclat
George R. Barret
Pennsylvania
Navy Department
Hunter
Treasury
Interior
Navy
State Department
General Post Office
Sunbury Erie railroad bonds and financing shift discussed
Sunbury American reports Mr Fallon, president, travels to Europe to negotiate bond sale amid London partnership doubts. Some say a new board may form and city subscribes 2,000,000 if Fallon fails. others insist road from Sunbury to Erie proceeds with money from other capitalists. Construction remains a fixed objective despite delays.
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Sunsury Ann Etie Rattroop
Fallon
Europe
London
Sunbury American
Eric Gazette
Financial and Naval Reform Rumors Amid Russo Turkish Tension
A Baltic letter notes planned Navy Department removals on the 1st proximo and hints at reforms under Buchanan, plus talk of a fishery issue and potential Oregon turmoil if peace endures. It cites Gadsden’s arrival, Free Soil opposition, and Whig removals, with remarks on Russia Turkey diplomacy and Sultan’s resistance to Russia’s demands.
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Wasumaron
Navy Department
Buchanan
Europe
Oregon
England
Nota
Friends of the Administration
Bureau of Construction
Navy
Gadsen
Mexico
Pierce
Guthrie
Post Office Department
Prorosep Railroad Penalties Move in Connecticut Legislature
Connecticut committee reports a bill requiring all trains to stop at drawbridges and crossings with other rail lines. It imposes fines and imprisonment for violations and mandates a brakesman for speeds over thirty mph. Engineers who fail to stop when people are on the track could be charged with manslaughter if someone is killed.
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Prorosep
Connecticut
Committee On Railroads
New Ritual for Sons of Temperance Praised in Chicago
Crystal Fountain reports the New Ritual was submitted to the National Division in Chicago. Judges call it one of the grandest writings for the order, with Gen. Cary praising its beauty and sublimity and predicting renewed influence and new life for the Sons of Temperance.
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Sons of Temperance
Chicago
Gen. Cary
Order of the Sons
Arrival of the Baltic and Turkish Question Updates
News briefs report the Baltic steamship Bathc arriving in New York from Liverpool on June 26. Dispatches from Europe discuss a calming Turkish Question, negotiations extending to two weeks, fleet movements toward the Dardanelles, and Paris reports of Czarist peace intentions. Venezuelan events reveal Cumana’s rebellion and a US Oregon land proposition. Additional notes cover California harvest prospects, fisheries disputes easing, Green Lakes in Onondaga, and Culpeper cows yielding butter profits.
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New York
U.S
Bathc
Liverpool
Paris
Europe
Trieste
Sebastopol
France
England
Dardanelles
Union
Aspenwall
Jamaica
Venezuela
Cumana
Monagas
San Antonio
Paez
Jose
Oregon
Franklin honored as Father of the American Union
George Bancroft, in a New York Historical Society lecture, lauds Benjamin Franklin as the true Father of the American Union. He credits Franklin with proposing the Congress of 1774, drafting the Union’s bond, and guiding diplomacy, noting his measured, timely speech and pivotal role from Florida to Maine.
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George Bancroft
New York Historical Society
Franklin
Albany
New York
Florida
Maine
Tie
Boston Post
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Warren
Temperance League
Coudersport Journal
Journal
Warren Temperance House
Cole
Ayorner Heap Orr
D. Jagger
James Woodside
Aar Bayard Taylor
Himalaya
the Tribune
Himalayas
Siwalik Hills
Thibet
Alps
Roorkhee
Himalays
Snowy Range
Blane
Crystal Palace
Palace
Sedgwick
Westervelt
Washington
United States
D. J. Yerkes
Gaysport
Blair County
North Star
West India Company
London Daily
Whick
Philadelphia
Richard Suttle
Judge Kelly
Eastern
Egypt
Chinese Christian Union
Savannah
Brunswick and Florida Railroad Company
Lawrence Corporation
Lowell
Russia
Turkey
Walsh
New York Journal of Commerce
Constantinople
Porte
St. Petersburg
Law of Nations
Prussia
Moniteur
Vienna
India
Nicholas
Santa Clara Register
San Jose
California
Michigan
New York Courier
Styentar
Manlius
Onondaga County
N. We
Philadelphia Register
Vauvaste
Culpepper
John 8. Settle
Culpepper County
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