Cameronism and Kansas-Nebraska questions in 1855 letter
The Warren Mail reprints Simon Cameron's political letter with direct stance on the Kansas Nebraska bill and a series of interrogatories about slavery, naturalization, tariffs, river improvements, and state rights. It notes the letter’s blunt tone and urges Democratic unity, framing Cameron as sound to the center for diverse supporters.
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Simon Cameron
Kirkpa
Congress
Senate
United States
South
Confederacy
Senate of
the United States
New Secret Society Report in Philadelphia North American
The Philadelphia North American notes a rumored secret society in Philadelphia aimed at drinking ardent on Sundays. A subterranean headquarters uses taps and passwords, with a ritual leading to a candlelit vault and a simulated libation, defying the laws.
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Philadelphia
Pamphlet Controversy Between Senator Brooks and Bishop of New York
The piece critiques a yellow pamphlet featuring Senator Brooks and Bishop John of New York, noting the publicity value for both. It compares to a prior pamphlet about pugilists Hyer Morrissey Poole and others, especially Poole’s affair, which drew large attention and capital for participants. The article also praises D M Williams for refinishing the front of Fixe Palatine’s store in marbled style by Stewart of Panama NY, highlighting his craftsmanship.
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Brooks
John
New York
Hyer
Morrissey
Poole
Baker
Palatine
D. M. Williams
Stewart
Panama
N.Y
Local notes mix politics and fair plans in Crawford area
The column mentions a Crawford County Agricultural Fair dress prize for an unmarried young woman, horsemanship bets from Conneautville, and cross county eligibility. It notes N W Goodrich's death in Kansas, President Pierce and Gov Reeder, weather musings, and local tidbits about Fox Street church spire wiring, Joshua R. Giddings speaking in Coudersport, and Canal Commissioner bid by Arnold Plumer with Feudish quips about Doesst icks and Damphool.
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Crawford County
Conneautville
Crawford
Warren County
Joshua R. Giddings
Coudersport
Arnold Plumer
Venango
Slavery Split Feared as American Party Faces Kansas Issue
The report discusses looming conflict over slavery within the American party at the Philadelphia convention. It cites rising tensions between Free and Slavery factions, calls for adherence to existing laws, and outlines positions on Congress power, territorial slavery, and Missouri Compromise repeal. Also notes active Good Templars in Corydon promoting temperance and publishing member contributions.
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N.Y. Tribune
Philadelphia
Free States
Kansas-Nebraska
National Council
Congress
Union
United States
District of Columbia
Maryland
Wm. I. Johnson
New York
Minnesota
Good Templars
Corydon
Political rivalries and river news in Mercer and Kiantone
The piece mocks party antagonism with side by side editorials from Mercer Democratic and Whig committees. It notes rains lifting the river enough for rafts to reach market, and reports Carroll Post Office renamed Kiantone. A Buffalo judicial election saw Fusion candidate Masten defeat Know Nothing Houghton.
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A& At
Buffalo
Masten
Houghton
Barnums Baby Show Triumph and Clerical Scoundrel Tale
The article reports Barnums Baby Show drawing large crowds in New York with prizes for many age groups and twins. It also recounts a clerical gentleman eloping with another man’s wife, plus grim war memories and a seaman’s poignant account of brothers killed at Sebastopol.
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New York
Bill Poole
Barnum
Orlando Scott
Amy AG
Largest tree shipwrecked bark reaches New York
An extraordinary specimen from California, a bark of the world’s largest tree, measures 31 feet base diameter 350 feet tall and 169 feet to the first branch. Bark removed to 116 feet and landed in good condition in New York. Albany Argus notes death of David Newland aged 82 a long-time Albany merchant. Zanesville Courier reports Mrs M J Bute vs Central Ohio Railroad verdict $4500. Toronto Patriot says William Maclure bequeathed $300000 to diffuse useful knowledge in U S institutions libraries and clubs for instruction of workers.
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New York
California
Thos. Watson
Albany Argus
David Newland
R. P. Marvin
Robert Newland
Albany
Jamestown Journal
Fae
Toronto Patriot
Wm. Maclure
United States
Arrival of the Africa brings Crimean War news
Halifax reports the Africa arriving with late details from the Crimea and Europe. Updates note Austria proposing renewed talks in Vienna, allied forces totaling about 200,000, including 120,000 French and 40,000 Turks, with ongoing night attacks and mobilization across Cronstadt and Finland. Britain pledges war support, markets show dull breadstuffs, firmer provisions, and a booming cotton trade.
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Halifax
Africa
Austria
Vienna
Pelissier
Baltic
Elsinore
Cronstadt
Finland
Galatia
Great Britain
Liverpool
Presbyterian Church in St Louis funds near completion
The New School branch of the Presbyterian Church in session at St Louis plans to complete its $100000 church-building fund, with about $82000 paid or subscribed and over half of the remaining $18000 pledged. The fund will aid poor churches, and an assessment to supply deficiencies was discussed among synods. A program on slavery, education for ministry, and publication rights of Book of Psalms and Hymns were also addressed. A day of prayer for Presbyterian youth was set for the last Thursday of February. The Swedish navy inventor Vice Admiral Kreuger's wind-measurement instrument will be exhibited in Paris. In Mississippi, a jury awarded $5000 to Mr Birch in a slander suit against Col Benton.
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Presbyterian Church
St. Louis
Synod of
Pennsylvania
Western Pensylvania
General Assembly
Presbyterian House
Presbyterian Publication Committee
Board of Education
Government Departments and Staffing in 1858 United States
The article lists structure and staff counts for the executive branches in 1858. It covers State Treasury War Navy Post Office Interior and Attorney General departments, detailing secretaries, clerks, inspectors, attorneys and total personnel across agencies summing to 1051.
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Franklin Pierce
Wm. L. Marey
James Guthrie
Treasury
Jefferson Davis
James C. Dobbin
Navy
James Campbell
Robert McClelland
Interior
Caleb Cushing
State Department
Bureau of Disbursement
Rolls and Archives
Treasury Department
Washington
WAR Department
Navy Department
Post Office Department
General Post Office Department
Department OF the Interior
Public Lands
U. S
U.S
United States
District of Columbia
Attorney General's Department
Outbreaks Reach Mexican Seditions Reported Actions
New Orleans reports from Corpus Christi indicate an emissary of Santa Anna arrived to arrest leading Lanpassas citizens. The country braces for war with Monterrey attacked, and the Neuva-Leon governor fled. Mata moras notes San Potosi pronunciamento with troops moving to quell the insurrection.
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Orlmans
Corpus Christi
Lanpassas
Santa Anna
Monteray
Neuva- Leon
Matamoras
Pronunciamento
San Potosi
Prohibitory Law Vote Appears Defeated in Several Counties
New returns from Caiiaco show 23 central and southern counties giving over 10,000 against the Prohibitory Law. The statewide tally reads 4,340 against the measure, while 60 counties total a 30 vote majority in favor. The overall impression is that the law is defeated.
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Caiiaco
Publication Sparks Destruction of Parkville Luminary
A St Louis letter notes the Parkville Luminary was destroyed over publishing Archison's speech. It quotes the speech claiming credit for the Nebraska bill, contrasting with rivals Bell and Houston. It covers editor replies, Connecticut Know Nothings, and other brief newspaper items including a new Collins steamship keel.
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St Louis
Parkville
Archison
Douglas
Nebraska
Pierce
Bell
Houston
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J. M. Krixpatrick
House of Representatives
N. W. Goodrich
Warren
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Easton
Doesticks
Democratic County Committee
Mercer
Whig County Committee
Democratic
Assembly
Carroll
Kiantone
South Creek
Elmira
Europe
Tiber
Rome
Rhine
Rhone
George Parker
Dover
Del
Sebastopol
Polperro
Cornwall Royal Gazette
M. J. Bute
Cambridge
Central Ohio Railroad Company
Court of Common Pleas
Guernsey County
Zanesville Courier
Presbyterian General Assembly
Kreuger
Sweden
Paris
Birch
Col. Benton
Henry Co
the Government OF the U. 58
Mexico
A Prentice
Louisville Journal
Wickliffe
The
Hartford Times
House of Connecticut
G. Andrew Jackson Donelson
Jackson
Tenessee
Lieut. Jones
Earth
Collins Line
Arctic
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