Startling disclosures on opening the African Slave trade
The New Orleans Delta reports a bold push to revive the African slave trade in the South and Mississippi, detailing how ships would operate from Africa to Mississippi ports, the crew structure, provisioning, and the authorities alleged to back the venture, with implied support from Mississippi figures and a warning against Northern and British opposition.
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New Orleans
England
France
Kansas
Europe
South
Mississippi
Mississpi
Africa
Henry Hughes
Atlantic
Mississipi
Mississippi Seacoast
Pearl River
United States
Savargo
Santion
New County Marion Proposed From Erie Crawford Warren
A bill reported in the Senate proposes forming Marion county from parts of Erie Crawford and Warren with selected townships. An October 1858 election will decide adoption. if a majority votes for, the act takes effect and Marion county is organized. Commissioners Walker Plumer How Foreman Phelps named to locate the county seat. Bank stock bought by Patrick of Pittsburg to enable full operation soon.
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Sco- Field
Senate
Erie
Crawford
Warren
Columbus
Spring Creek
Eldred
Marion
Marion County
John H. Walker
Arnold Plumer
John W. How
James Foreman
Vicent Phelps
Ledger
Parmlee Named Inspector at Philadelphia Custom House
L T Parmlee Esq, longtime local lawyer and Democratic advocate who once served in the Legislature, is appointed Inspector in the Philadelphia Custom House. The paper notes his party loyalty and says the position is well earned. He plans to move to Philadelphia to begin duties in a few days.
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Lucx
L. T. Parmlee
Philadelphia
Democratic Party
Lecompton
Harrisburg
Graham's Magazine for April on hand with illustrations
The April issue of Graham's Magazine is described as prompt and richly embellished with readable, lively content. Single copies are available, and a yearly subscription costs $3. Watson & Co. in Philadelphia handles orders.
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Graham’s Magazine
Watson & Co
Philadelphia
Warren County pay raise for commissioners and auditors approved
The Legislature passed the bill increasing pay for Warren County Commissioners and Auditors and it received the governor's signature. Details of the provisions are not disclosed.
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Warren County
Preaching Notice at German Methodist Church
Dr. Barrett will preach at the German Methodist Church in this place next Sunday afternoon and evening.
Candle Box Democracy in Harrisburg Convention Debate
In Harrisburg the Democracy repudiated the Cincinnati Platform with a Calhoun substitute proposal rejected 18 to 109. Parmlee voted against it revealing internal party rifts over slavery policy and alignment with Kansas Nebraska act and national platforms, critics dubbing the faction the candle box Democracy.
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Cincinnati
Harrisburg
Calhoun
Parmlee
Kansas
Sociable to Meet at R S Orr Residence Next Friday
The Sociable plans a gathering at R S Orr's residence Friday evening of next week with Chapin Hall cited as the best nearby location. Nearby, William Morrison shot a swan in the river below town, measuring 74 feet tip to tip and weighing 20 pounds, with five swans in the flock.
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Sociable
R.S. Orr
Chapin Hall
Wm. Morrison
River Runs High as Spring Returns
The river has risen to the high water mark for several days and people rush to raft. In a week the rafts will be afloat and Spring’s life and beauty will be ours to enjoy and improve.
The White House levee and political winds of 1838
Washington letter compares the national atmosphere to a smoky party at the White House. It recalls Mr Hammond of South Carolina and Mr Doolittle of Wisconsin debating slavery and labor. The writer praises President and Miss Lane at the levee, calling it a grand Warren Sociable with calm dignity.
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Mr. Cowan
Doligs
Congress
Hammond
South Carolina
South
North
Doolittle
Wisconsin
Baltimore
Potomac
Miss Lane
White House
Route through mountains from Salt Lake reported by Wingate
Wingate arrives from Salt Lake City on January 25 reporting no snow in the valley and little in the mountains. He travels a Mormon-route passable only by single file horsemen. the army has not yet found any trace of it.
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St. Louie
Council Bluffs Bugle of
the 3d
Wingate
Salt Lake
Salt Lake Valley
Mormon weapons scare in Utah Territory report
Wingate notes Mormons reportedly manufacturing small cannon with percussion locks and telescopic sights and five hundred revolvers weekly with rock powder for mining. A skirmish left two Mormons dead while four Army pickets were slain. Brigham Young resists Army entry but promises civil officers may operate. he urged troops be opposed if they advance. Captain Marcy’s Taos trek lasted fifty seven days amid deep snow and starving mules with many deaths.
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Brigham Young
Young
Marcy
Taos
Fort Bridger
St. Louis
Lady Walton
Jefferson Barracks
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Mississippi
Cairo
7Th Regiment of Infantry
Utah
John W. Noel
7Th Congressional District
Samuel Caruthers
Council Bluffs Bugle
the 3d
Winegate
Salt Lake
Salt Lake Valley
Warren honors Dr Barrett with thanks for lectures
At the conclusion of Dr C B Barrett's course of Lectures in Warren on Friday March 12 1858 R Miles was called to the chair and T S Messner appointed Secretary. The meeting resolved to tender thanks and recommend his instructive lectures to all and to publish the resolution in county papers. Robert Miles chairman and T S Messyer secretary.
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Robert Miles
T. S. Messyer
Notable thanks to Dr Barrett for lectures in Warren
In Warren on March 8 1858 readers express gratitude to Dr Barrett for an instructive course of lectures. The letter of thanks wishes Providence blessings on his mission and is signed by his obliged friends.
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Warren
Dr. Barrett
Victory over Lecompton in House debate deepens Kansas fight
Washington March 13 1858 the House filled early for Harris motion on Lecompton battle. The Speaker and leaders argued over committee duties and minority rights as efforts to print journals and reports stalled amid party clashes. The Lecompton crisis intensified with procedural battles and sharp exchanges.
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Harris
Lecompton
Stephens
Grow
Kansas
House
English
Indiana
Washburn
Maine
Messrs. Harris
Maryland
Underwood
Kentucky
Schuyler Colfax
Anti Lecompton Victory Boosts Kansas Mission Debate
The Kansas Lecompton constitutional dispute dominated the House as votes on Harris appeal failed 111 to 109. Harris withdrew his appeal after a plan to present the question more directly. Adjournment followed with anti Lecompton sentiment seen as a setback for proponents. Senate debate is expected to continue with opposition determined to seek full discussion.
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Lecompton
Yeas
Harris
Green
Senate
The Religious Awakening Moves City Churches
Daily prayer meetings draw large crowds in the city with new sessions weekly. Up-town and Brooklyn venues fill to capacity as crowds spill into hallways. Orville Gardner, the famed prizefighter known as Awful Gardner, attends inquiry meetings seeking reform and urges others to renounce boxing.
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North Dutch Church
John-street
Orville Gardner
Gardner
New York
Orville
Spiri
WV. Y. Times
Troop Movements and Mormon Tensions Near Utah Route
From St Louis March 12 report on steamer Lady Walton delivering 200 troops to Fort Smith and the Arkansas with 200 more sunk in the Mississippi 160 miles below Cairo. Troops are 7th infantry en route to Utah amid Mormon resistance sketches of Brigham Young stance and a Jan 25 crowd vote. Captain Marcy’s Taos expedition details include heavy snow and mule losses.
Pardoned McKeesport Murderer Involved in Pittspure Incident
Monroe Stewart, formerly linked to the McKeesport murders and recently pardoned, appears in connection with a fresh incident in Pittspure on March 10. Authorities continue to review details and potential charges.
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Pittspure
Monroe Stewart
McKeesport
Murderer Weissman’s killer Kelly Hanged After Trial
The article notes that Kelly, convicted of Weissman’s murder, was sentenced to hang yesterday. A separate line reports the defendant died yesterday afternoon from smallpox while awaiting another trial.
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Kelly
Weissman
Turkish Admiral to Visit Navy Yard Tomorrow
New York details indicate the Turkish Admiral will tour the Navy Yard the day after an invitation from a naval officers’ deputation. The steamer Northern Light sailed with 600 passengers for California.
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New York
Navy Yard
Northern Light
Caliornia
Court Martial of Col Sumner Opens in Canuste
The Court Martial assembled but could not be organized due to the absence of Col. Lee and Gen. Wool who were sick. Gen. Harney attended. Adjourned until tomorrow.
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Canuste
Col. Sumner
Lee
Gen. Wool
Harney
Fire destroys frame house. two die and one injured
A large frame house in Caxvitte was destroyed by fire at five oclock this morning. Mrs James L Freethat and a young girl perished in the flames. A young woman jumped from a window and broke her leg.
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Caxvitte
C. W
Marth
James L. Freethat
Everett Addresses Washington Tribute Before Large Audience
The Hon. Edward Everett spoke on Washington to over a thousand people in Trenton on March 11. Today he was presented to both Houses by the joint committee and welcomed by the President, the Senate and the Speaker in cordial fashion, with brief, eloquent thanks from Mr. Everett for the distinction.
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Trenton
N. J
Edward Everett
Washington
Everett
Joint Committee
Senate
House
Baptism Ceremony to Feature President as Godfather
A New York M. C. juvenile daughter will be presented at a church baptism with the President as godfather and Madame Slidell as god-mother. A genteel dejeuner elz fourchette will follow, noted as a season’s highlight.
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Washington States
New York M. C
Madame Slidell
Unusual Winter Nestling Found Dead in Hawley Woods
In Hawley and Dickinsons woods near the Cemetery toward Lee Line a bird nest fell from a tree on Friday. A young bird, seemingly a few weeks old, was found alive but froze to death shortly after. The paper notes many birds around and calls a midwinter hatch an unusual occurrence in the northern climate.
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Lee Line
Rome Sentinel
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