Adjournment of Congress and Measures at Close
The Warren Mail reports Congress adjourned on the 14th inst with appropriations totaling 80 million dollars. Notable actions include ending the franking privilege and raising letter postage from three to five cents. A resolution to organize the Territory of Arizonia was introduced with December timing for action alongside Dacotah and Nevada. Hale’s Senate tenure is noted and Joseph R Chandler was confirmed as Minister to Naples. Vice President Breckenridge received unanimous thanks for presiding.
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Congress
Arizonia
Douglas
Dacotah
Nevada
Hale
New Hampshire
Senate
Joseph R. Chandeler
Naples
Soward
Breckenridge
Disaster on the Mississippi Steamship Pennsylvania
A Sunday morning boiler explosion on the steamship Pennsylvania, about seventy five miles below Memphis, killed or missing about 100 of the 350 aboard. The barkeeper reported the boiler burst tore the central forward section, with the captain unharmed directing rescue efforts as fire raged. Rescue boats Diana Imperial and Kate Frisbee aided, many were saved, but baggage loss was heavy and several crew members are confirmed dead or missing.
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Mississippi River
Pennsylvania
Memphis
H. B. Nichole
Texas
Chautauque County
Diana
Imperial
Kate Frisbee
Klinefelter
Brown
Lewis J. Black
James Dorcye
Francis Dariis
Jamestown July Fourth Follification Planned
Jamestown neighbors announce an old fashioned Fourth of July with a Declaration read by Judge Marvin and oration by F W Palmer of the Journal. A F Allen presides, Capt J E Mayhew is Marshal with R D Warner and J I Hoyt as assistants. Fireworks close the evening. A humorous note says the Adjutant from the Democrat leads boys with last year’s hens nests, and the procession stops at the Al Jen House before Ward’s Hotel.
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Jamestown
Marvin
F. W Palmer
Journal
A. F. Allen
J. E. Mayhew
R. D. Warner
J. I. Hoyt
P. S
Democrat
al Jen
Public reception planned for John J. Crittenden
A large Cincinnati gathering organized by a nonpartisan committee of fifty to honor John J. Crittenden upon his return to Kentucky from Congress. Speakers included Hon. Thomas Corwin and Mr Donn Piait as arrangements were set for a citywide reception.
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Crittenden
Cincinnatti
John J. Crittenden
Kentucky
Congress
Thomas Corwin
Donn Piait
Gtorious Fours Stage July Dances at Local Halls
This year the fourth of July falls on the first of July with dances planned at James Hall and other halls. Eddy of Carver House hosts July first, Acocks of Pittsfield hosts July second, and Hook of Kifizua hosts July first. The piece notes the community shows patriotic spirit in dancing.
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Eddy
Carver House
James’ Hall
Acocks
Pittsfield
Hook
Kifizua
Dispatches from England alter Cabinet plans in Washington
From Washington on June 19 dispatches from England unsettled the Cabinet. The communications reject expected measures against the Gulf cruisers but push determined steps to suppress the slave trade. Malmesbury offers to receive American suggestions as relations with Britain may change. Some Cabine members favor a collision to rally support while Buchanan is urged forward. Private Utah advices say Mormon submission remains unsatisfactory despite professed cooperation.
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Washington
England
Lord Napier
Gulf
Malmesbury
Buchanan
Johnston
Utah
Republicans of Illinois Convention Endorses Abram Lincoln for Senate
The Illinois Republican convention on the 16th passed strong resolutions, naming Abram Lincoln as their first and only choice for United States Senator to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Hon. S. A. Douglas.
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Illinois
Abram Lincoln
United States
A. Douglas
Jamestown Democrat editor denies drunken lodging claim
Mason Parker of the Jamestown Democrat refutes allegations of drunkenness and staying at multiple hotels. A neighbor criticizes the accusation as false and urges accountability.
Balloon to rise on the fifth promises tallest design yet
Bill Dowdy announces a 25 foot long balloon of fancy colors and good proportions for a grand celebration on the fifth. He pledges a peak display and a festive mood, asserting the town will mark the occasion with pageantry.
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Bill Dowdy
Be Hazeltine and Co Fireworks Sale Ad Promises Low Prices
Be Hazeltine and Co advertises a great abundance of fireworks for the Fourth along with a superior assortment of new goods. All items offered at low figures for prompt payment.
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Hazeltine & Co
Livingston man denied retrial for murder
The application by Isaac L. Wood of Livingston County New York for a new trial after a recent murder conviction was denied by Judge Johnson.
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Isaac L. Wood
Livingston Co
N. Y
Johnson
Meeting notice of the Mite society at Morrison House
The next meeting of the Mite society will be held at the Morrison House on Wednesday evening of next week. A Richmond Dispatch excerpt argues Cuba should be peacefully treated with Spain rather than annexed, noting Southern interests and Northern gains in expansion debates.
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The
Mite Society
Morrison House
Cuba
Calhoun
Richmond Dispatch
Spain
Span
North
Congress
Ivory from Siberian Ice Fields Sparks Trade Scheme
About thirty years ago a London firm Thompson Bonner & Co funded a Siberian expediton to recover fossil elephants and mammoths ivory. The voyage yielded rich cargo and the ivory market continues to be supplied from those ancient ice fields.
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Grotociat Woaper
Siberia
Thompson, Bonner & Co
London
England
Siia
Station Indicator For The North Pennsylvania Railroad
A novel indicator is now in use on the North Pennsylvania Railroad. A cylinder in each car displays all stopping place names, and as the train nears or departs a station the brakesman reveals the next station name for passengers, aiding travelers and visitors.
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North Pennsylvania Railroad
Melancholy Fate of Dr J P Helms From Evansville Journal
Aged physician Dr John Peacock Holmes, once famed in London and connected with Hudson Bay and Guy’s Hospital, died in Evansville at the house of a Black woman. Letters from acquaintances recount his charitable nature, professional fame, and later financial downfall after speculative losses in Mississippi.
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Evansville
John Peacock Holmes
England
Peckover
Paris
Bourbon County
Kentucky
Holmes
London
Dr. Holmes
Hudson Bay Company
Hudson Bay
Great Fish Street
West End
Nashville
Tenessee
Williamsburg
New York
Wiliamsburg
Tennessee
Mississippi
Shakers
West Union
Atlantic Telegraph returns to Plymouth after cable trials
The Atlantic Telegraph fleet has come back to Plymouth from its experimental trip on the 3rd. Machinery tests showed successful laying and hauling in deep water at seven to eight miles per hour. The final cruise may start June 7 or 10, aiming to connect the old and new world.
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Atlantic Telegram
Plymouth
Fedonia
Dungeon Rock pirates treasure tale and vigil? critique
In Lynn Massachusetts Dungeon Rock lore speaks of a pirate cave sealed by a 1658 earthquake forming a tomb for Thomas Vez. A modern digger Marble claims spirits guide his extensive excavation, while Dr Rutland from Stewart County is convicted of murder after denying his wife medical care during childbirth.
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Torrie
Rutland
Stewart County
Clarksville
Vashville
Election date set for Lecompton Constitution vote
The Kansas election help in August report notes the Lecompton Constitution vote scheduled for Monday August 2. The Territorial Senate president, a Republican, designated the date to coincide with Missouri’s state and congressional election, arguing border ruffians will be preoccupied.
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Kansas
Territorial Senate
Missouri
Holden
Anderson
Buffalo
Advertiser
News From India And Other Global Turmoil
News from India reports Sir Hugh Rose defeating rebels with great slaughter near Calpee, four hundred dead, while Nena Sahib's escape attempt is cut off. Reports from China note no major events. Western powers urged to Canton, Mount Vesuvius eruptions cause casualties, French, Spanish tensions rise, Nicara gua and Costa Rica sign canal and protectorate documents, Figaro owner sells paper, Candia insurrection grows across the island.
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India
England
Alexandria
Malta
Hugh Rose
Calpee
Nena Sahib
China
Pekio
Canton
London
Gulf of Mexico
Mount Vesuvius
Europe
Toulon
Adriatic
France
Spain
Paris
Felix Belly
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Isthmus
United States
Figaro
Candia
Dispatches From Utah Prompt Support For Governor
Col Kane arrives with Gov. Cumming dispatches for the President. Gov Cumming seeks unqualified government backing to sustain his authority in Utah. Prospect that Mormons may move toward Sonora with possible Kane return if policy shifts. Malmsbury report on visitation acts clashes with prior summaries, will be answered to the Government.
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Wasuteron
Col. Kane
Gov. Cumming
Utah
Cumming
Sonora
Col
Kare
Young
Malmsbury
House of Lords
Vanderbilt
Dallas
Gass
Crops Damaged by Heavy Rains Amid Market Fears
Reports from the West and Southwest warn of crop damage due to heavy rains. Merchants report corn and flour prices rising as the season starts earlier than last year. Aben dies after exposure to a blow snake in Clinton County Iowa. The Silver Lake steamer begins regular service between Burlington Iowa and Oquawka Junction as the Mississippi rises.
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Journal of Commerce
Aben
Clinton County
Iowa
Mississipri Rex Mites
Silver Lake
Burlington Iowa
Oquawka Junction
Chicago and Burlington Railroad
Willoughby
Oquawka Spectator
The Gentleman With A Bad Memory Reads Repeats
A friend lends the same book seven times to LZ AGenileman knowing his memory flaws. When asked his opinion the borrower says it is admirable but notes the author often repeats the same ideas.
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LZ Agenileman
Late and Interesting from California and Pacific News
Steamship Moses Taylor landed in New York with 1.576 million dollars in gold seven hundred passengers and California mails. California Legislature adjourned after bars on Chinese immigration. Rich Walker River valley diggings spark rush and excitement. Fraser River discoveries extend into Washington Territory. Stage robbery of 21000 in Wells Fargo gold dust. Fremont arrives in Mariposa with bonfires. Plumas county Indians threaten whites. Oregon troubles rise. New Sonora expedition feared. Million-ton guano island found near Ladrones. Robberies murders frequent in California. Salt Lake advices confirm peace talks Brigham Young counsels settlement in southern counties.
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New York
Moses Taylor
Aspinwall
California
Pacific
Walker River
Carson Valley
Sierra Nevada
Frazer River
Oregon
Washington Territory
Nevada
Sacramento
Wells, Fargod& Co
Fremont
Mariposa
Sandwich
Ladron Islands
San Francisco
Salt Lake
Brigham Young
Atlantic Telegraph Experiments Deep Ocean Cable Laying
In June 1853 the telegraphic squadron including the Niagra and H M ships Agamemnon Valorous and Gorgon sailed from Plymouth to sea depths reported at 2 530 fathoms. Trials tested Everett’s cable machinery with wires spanning about 1200 feet apart and the current over three thousand miles, establishing key points about undersea electric transmission. The report notes health of officers and crew and plans to depart by June 10 for further work. A later state act from April 21 1858 restricts shooting and trading of certain game birds with penalties and outlines enforcement and fines.
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Plymouth Sound
Eng
Niagra
H. M
Agamemnon
Valorous
Gorgon
Jat
Everett
W. L. Hudson
Hon. L. Toucey
Secretary of the Navy
Strike at Lawrence Mills prompts police guard in Lowell
A large number of Lowell Lawrence Mills operatives walked out on Monday over new duties requiring spinners to do doffing. About a hundred led the march, with others joining. Marshal Clemence dispatched extra police to protect workers and deter threats to those continuing to work.
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Lowell
Lawrence Mills
Clemence
Tur Hoosack Tunnel Progress Report
Six hundred feet of the main tunnel is completed with the heading advanced about two hundred fifty feet. Progress continues at 24 feet weekly while footing is removed at 30 feet per week. The last 130 feet are dry and rock, a primitive pure mica slate, grows more pliable.
Swill milk debate in New York distillery milk issue
A remarks by Prentice of the Louisville Journal supports stopping swill milk tracing in New York but says even if the current babies grew up no better than many fathers, suppressing distillery milk might not be crucial.
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New York
Prentice
Louisville Journal
Quiet State Admission Seen as Costly Yet Worthwhile
The Daily News notes Minnesota entered the Union quietly, suggesting more states join similarly. It contrasts Kansas, which it says has cost over fifty million dollars and is still not in, calling the idea that the most expensive equals most valuable a faulty assumption.
Widow finds new match in Sir Charles Price
Mrs Rugg, widow, married Sir Charles Price as her second husband and told a friend she has shifted from her old Rugg to a good Price. The remark highlights a light hearted twist on her marriage choice.
Leviathan to Visit Portland Next Year Amid Shipping Plans
Portland Advertiser reports on the Leviathan project with £220,000 to equip the ship for sea. The plan centers on a Portland to Europe and United States service, seven yearly voyages, 16 knots speed, and rail partnerships with London and Grand Trunk. Subscriptions of £20 will yield eight annual £5 annuities guaranteed from profits, with payments due Aug Oct 1858 and Jan Mar 1859.
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Leviathan
England
United States
Holyhead
Liverpool
Portland
State of Maine
London and North Western Railway Company
Grand Trunk Railway Company of
Canada
Bay of Portland
Europe
Grand Trunk
Portland Advertiser
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Mason” Parker
Jamestown Democrat
J. P. Helms
the Atlantic Telegraph
Commonwealth
G. B. Stockton
Superior
Second St
Dunkirk
Holloway
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