Dred Scott case and earlier freedom suits debate
A meditation on historic U S freedom suits and jurisdiction. The piece traces cases from 1806 to 1844, praising Chief Justice Marshall and attacking the Supreme Court for dismissing or restricting petitions by Africans and enslaved people. It links these rulings to the defense of slavery and political aims in Kansas Nebraska and territories.
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Dred Scott
Circuit Court
United States
Supreme Court
U. S
London
Scott
Ben
Maryland
Circuit Court of the
Wood
Davis
Sally Henry Eied
U.S
Henry Vs. Ball
Wheaton
John Marshall
Brockholst Livingston
Bushrod Washington
le Grand
Supreme Court of the
Fenwick
Marshall
Story
Henry Baldwin
Williams
Ash
Howard
Taney
Rhodes
Bell
Anarchy in New York Sparks Metro Police Crisis
The article condemns Mayor Fernando Wood for using city police to counter a new Metropolitan Police bill. It details the clash between the Mayor and Police Commissioners, the arrest of Wood, and the mobilization of the militia to restore order as the Legislature asserts authority over New York City government. The piece frames the incident as Democratic corruption and warns against federal intervention while predicting Wood’s lasting political downfall.
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New York
Fernando Wood
Metropolitan Police
Fernando
Assembly
Senate
Supreme Court
Taylor
Daniel D. Conover
Kansas
South
Missouri
Franklin Pierce
James Buchanan
The Cloven Foot in State Debates on Main Line Sale
The pro slavery Democracy oppose the Main Line sale but end up opposing any sale. A late Democratic Convention endorsed Taney’s decision and condemned the sale. A move to tie opposition to bill defects was tabled, revealing party aims to preserve spoils. The county faces tax shifts as state taxes drop and further relief is expected with ditch repairs.
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Snowine
Taney
Dorrit by Charles Dickens Published by I B Peterson
T B Peterson of Philadelphia offers Little Dorrit in advance of other publications in the country. Readers may secure the volume by sending 50 cents to I B Peterson, Philadelphia, highlighting the writer’s merits and anticipation.
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T. B. Peterson
Philadelphia
Little Dorrit
I. B. Peterson
Circus rider in Mobile hits 71 somersets backwards
A Mobile circus performer completed 71 consecutive backward somersets. The remark notes many Democrats in Warren County capable of beating him in similar feats, calling them perpetual somerseters.
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Mobile
Warren County
Somersetere
Supreme Court Rules on Main Line Sale Authority
The decision holds that the Legislature may authorize selling the Main Line, the Pennsylvania Railroad Company may become a purchaser, and that repeal of tonnage tax is constitutional. It also states the state cannot be bound by contract to impose equal taxes and that the sale remains valid with equal bidding chances, except where void.
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Supreme Court
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Venango Republicans Nominate Local Ticket slate
In Venango County the Republican slate includes S P McCalmont for Senate and G B Ramsdell for Assembly, with John A Dale for Prothonotary, Josiah Adams for Register and Recorder, G W Brigham for Treasurer, Isaac Griffin for Commissioner, and James M Martin for Auditor.
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Vexanco County
Venango County
Senate
S. P. McCalmont
Assembly
G. B. Ramsdell
John A. Dale
Josiah Adams
G. W. Brigham
Isaac Griffin
James M. Martin
Dye offers Judas coin facsimile at Wall Street store
The New York broker John S. Dye presents a facsimile of Judas coin as a curiosity. Wholesale price is $15 per hundred or $8 for fifty. Pure silver pieces cost $150 wholesale or $12 a dozen. Address 70 Wall Street, New York.
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John S. Dye
New York Wall Street
Judas
Wall Street
New York
Admirable Photograph of Horace Greeley from Brady’s Gallery
Brady's Gallery at 8359 Broadway New York offers a new portrait of Horace Greeley. The image is billed as a perfect reliable photograph in a series of likenesses of notable men by the celebrated artist.
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Brady
Broadway
N. Y
Horace Greely
Grandfather's Watch shines in July Godey's issue
A July issue of Godey's Lady's Book features a striking engraving titled Grandfather's Watch. The work is praised as a warm, enduring home image that resonates across years.
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Godey
Arthur's Home Magazine July Issue Preview
The July issue of Arthur's Home Magazine arrives early and fulfills its monthly promises with a catalog of practical home advice ideas and features for readers.
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AZ Arthur
Baptism in John and Jesus debated in early faith discussions
The text argues John the Baptist prepared the Christian church and that Jesus was baptized by John, contrasting old Jewish circumcision with water baptism in the Christian dispensation. It cites Jesus teaching born of water and spirit and notes disputes about Christ's baptism.
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Warren Manl
Jesus
John
Galilee
Jordan
Apostle
Nicodemus
Christ
Rabbi
Son of Henry Clay in Lexington Shooting
The Cincinnati Commercial reports a Thursday quarrel in Lexington Kentucky between John Clay son of Henry Clay and horse trainer Edgar resulting in Clay firing twice with a revolver. Edgar is gravely wounded and possibly dead, Clay fled and has not been heard from. John Clay is the youngest surviving son of Henry Clay. elder brothers Henry Clay Jr. and James B. Clay are noted.
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Henry Clay
Cincinnati
Lexington
Kentucky
John Clay
Statesman
Edgar
Clay
John
Henry Clay, Jr
Battle of
Buena Vista
James B. Clay
Congress
Woman Dies Frightened by Comet Fire Fear
A Ocean County woman in New Jersey was frightened to death last week by a comet scare. She saw a large fire light in the pines and, convinced the earth was on fire, suffered convulsions and died that night.
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Trenton State Gazette
Ocean County
N. J
Great Leap At Helena Shot Tower Astonishes Town
A twelve year old horse leaped from the bank at Helena Shot Tower Wisconsin plunging eighty feet into the river below. The animal swam about a half mile to a safe landing spot in water estimated at twenty to twenty five feet deep.
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Helena Shot Tower
Wisconsin
Balloon Ascension Thrills Erie Readers Despite Gale Weather
The Observer relays Prof. Steiner’s fortieth balloon ascent from Erie. A gale delayed launch then subsided allowing ascent to about a mile, later drifting toward Gravely Bay and Canada shore. The Erie Constitution notes a two and a half mile height and a dramatic rescue near Dunkirk before ending with plans for another July 4 ascent.
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Erie
Steiner
Gravely Bay
Her Majesty
Canada Shore
Long Point
Tie
Dunkirk
Mr. S
Detroit
Boy rescues companion from a four and a half foot black snake
In Franklin County Pa a twelve year old son of Jacob Reinheart pulled a boy from West Conococheague Creek after a large black snake coiled around him. The rescuer used a knife to cut the coils free, saving the child despite the snake constricting its grip.
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Franklin County
Jacob Reinheart
Upton
Reinheart
Althor
Young Reinheart
Rienheart
State Senate terms expired for several members
The terms of Senators ending with the recent session expired include David Taggart Rep Northumber James M Sellers Rep Juniata William E Frazer Rep Fayette Francis Jordan Rep Bedford John C Fleniken Rep Greene James H Welton Dem Monroe John W Killinger Rep Lebanon Jacob G Shuman Rep Lancaster James L Lewis Rep Delaware N B Browne Dem Philadelphia Wm A Crabbe Rep.
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David Taggart
Rep
Northumber
James M., Sellers
Juniata
William E. Frazer
Fayette
Francis Jordan
Bedford
John C. Fleniken
Greene
James H. Welton
Monroe
John W. Killinger
Lebanon
Jacob G. Shuman
Lancaster
James L. Lewis
Delaware
N. B. Browne
Philadelphia
Wm. A. Crabbe
Wendell Phillips Quotation on Politician Character
A Wendell Phillips remark defines a politician as someone who serves God as far as possible without offending the devil. The line is noted as epigrammatic and roughly apt in tone.
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AZ Wendell Phillips
Free State Legislature in session at Topeka
From Topeka Kansas Territory June 12 and June 13 1857 reports state the Free State Legislature is meeting with Gov Robinson sending a message that causes sensation and prompts efforts to organize counties and townships. Governor Walker and supporters oppose the people’s action while pro slavery interests seek dissolution but execution authorities have not sanctioned it.
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Topexa
K. T
Walker
Stits
Kansas Legislature Meets at Topeka Amidst Turbulent Sessions
The Democrat reports the Topeka meeting of June 9 with no quorum, secret session on June 19 to discuss immediate government organization, and on June 11 the Senate elected W A Philips to the U S Senate. The Free-State Convention backed the Topeka Constitution and urged State organization while urging disfavor toward constitutional candidates.
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Topeka
Senate
W. A. Philips
United States
Col. Lane
Congress
Kansas Free-State Legislature Meets In Topeka
Gov Robinson’s message urges immediate thorough state organization and codification of laws. He lauds Topeka constitution as the people’s expression, opposes neighboring states sovereignty, and vows resistance to alleged usurped authority.
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Curiaco
Kansas
Topeka
Robinson
Walker
Legislature Adjourns After Completing Free-State Legislation
Torexa June 14 The State Legislature adjourned at midnight after passing enough laws to sustain the Free-State. No attempt to break up the session. The bogus election is scheduled for tomorrow. County judges in several counties declare parts of the census act inoperative. Pro Slavery men inform Gov Walker that the Constitution will not be submitted to the people.
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Torexa
Walker
Kans-Topeka Constitution Census Act Noted by St Louis
From Quindaro the Democrat reports a Kansas Legislature adjournment on the 13th with acts for census taking and an August election for State officers and Congress, plus a plan locating the government at Topeka and a census based apportionment aiming at a 20 member Senate and 60 member House. Some county judges deem parts of the census law operative and Gov Walker may be informed the Constitution won’t be submitted to the people.
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St. Louis
The
Democrat
Quindaro
Congress
Topeka
Gov. Walker
Kansas Free State Convention Resolution Summary
A Kansas Free State convention denounces Lecompton legislation and registration rules that barred many voters. It urges ignoring the Lecompton delegate election, rejects territorial government authority, pursues admission to the Union under a self‑wrought constitution, and commits to pushing Congress for statehood.
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Lecompton Legislative Assembly
Kansas
Free State Party of
Lecompton
Union
Congress of the United States
Topeka Constitution Endorsed by Local Signers
Local signers affirm their confidence that a just measure aligned with past legislation will be conceded by Representatives of the American people. They argue the Topeka Constitution arose from public necessity and popular will and urge readiness for state organization upon Union admission or need. Signed by G W Deitzler J P Root A A Jamison Walter Oakley C K Holliday C Robinson M Hunt M W Delahay.
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Topeka
G. W. Deitzler
J. P. Root
A. A. Jamison
Walter Oakley
C. K. Holliday
C. Robinson
M. Hunt
M. W. Delahay
Utah Judicial and Territorial Appointments In Flux
Telegraph dispatches report Emery D. Potter accepting one Utah judgeship, with Mer Eckles of Indiana likely to take another. Thomas A. Dunn named U S Marshal, Colonel Cummings to become Governor. California Overland Mail route decision deferred with possible southern path Memphis to Fort Yuma via Fort Smith and Donna Anna. Bidder hearings may precede final PMG ruling.
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Washington
Emery D. Potter
Utah
Congress
Ohio
Mer Eckles
Indiana
Stiles
Territory
Thomas A. Dunn
U. S
Cummings
California Overland Mail
Memphis
Fort Smith
Donna Anna
Fort Yuma
State Treasurer Resigns as Deficit Found in Treasury
N H Gibson resigns as State Treasurer and Gov appoints A P Stone to fill vacancy. A $550,000 deficit is reported, allegedly existing when Gibson took office due to the defalcation of former Treasurer Breslin. Governor forms a committee of investigation. July interest will still be paid.
Execution of a murderer at Lake County
Jackson, convicted of Romal Morris murder in Lake county last fall, was executed this morning three miles from Currenco. He confessed earlier. About 25,000 people attended, the crowd pressured the platform but caused no injuries. Military were on hand as the execution proceeded quietly.
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Currenco
Murprerer
Jackson
Romal Morris
Lake County
Storm Destroys Tracks and Floods Reshape Eumia Area
A two day storm severely floods streams and damages riverside homes in Eumia. A freight train derailed between Eumia and Corning, but no injuries occurred. Erie Railroad service is disrupted by washed banks but will resume by tomorrow as weather clears.
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Eumia
Corning
Erie Railroad
Extraordinary Superstition Exhumed Body Case in Pennsylvania
A Lancaster area event reports two men hired by relatives of Miss Sophia Bauman exhuming her grave in Ephrata on a Sunday. They sought a belief that a wound sheet connected to a family curse could draw deaths, but no corpse winding sheet was found after nine years. The coffin lid was removed, then the remains reburied as investigators pondered spooks and goblins. The note cites local reaction and historic superstition.
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Salem
Keystone
Ephrata
Sophia Bauman
Lancaster Express
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Warren Mail
Nebraska
Anarchy In
State Senate
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