Kansans Face English Bill and Lecompton Clash
The piece rails against the English Amendment and Lecompton policy, listing politicians seen as traitors to free state principles. It condemns Calhoun and supporters, praises northern anti Lecompton sentiment, and cites court-like debates over land grants and voting rules tied to Kansas statehood.
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Congress
Committee On Territories
Kansas
Lecompton
Crittenden
Free State
English
Calhoun
Territory
Council
House of Representatives
United States District Attorney
Board of Commissioners
Thempton
Supreme Court of the United States
Hon. R. E. Fenton Gets Pensions Bill Amendment
Washington Globe reports Rep. Reuben E. Fenton introduced a key amendment to the 1812 soldiers pension bill, tying invalid pensions to injury date rather than proof completion. A Buffalo Express correspondent lauds New York Republicans, especially Fenton, for integrity, industry, and steadfast democracy.
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Washington Globe
Fenton
Buffal Express
New York
Pottle
Andrews
Burroughs
Reuben E. Fenton
Chautauque District
Congress
The Southern Convention Topics And Liquor Legislation
The Southern Convention convenes in Montgomery on May 10 to consider slave policy, labor supply, tariffs, agriculture, education, and defense relations under the Constitution. A separate measure revises license rules for selling intoxicating liquors in Philadelphia and Allegheny, with city and county provisions and enforcement details.
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Montgomery
Ala
J. B. de Bow
England
France
South
the Tribune
The
American Tract Society
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Court of Quarter Sessions
Allegheny
Commonwealth
Anne Dowini
Philadelpha
County of
City of
Carbondale
Anne Dowmini
Seerman
Lecompton Vote Echoes and 1858 U S Wealth Report
The issue discusses Governor Walker and Secretary Stanton opposing the English bill, predicting Kansas rejects Lecompton, while Walker later backs popular vote. It notes a Pear City mob burning houses and looting. Also reports U S wealth totaling $12 billion, with 24 million people, equating roughly $500 per person and $5,000 per family.
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Wasnixcrox
Gov. Walker
Stanton
Mr. Parrot
Free State
Kansas
Union
Cox
English
Lecompton
Weatty
United States
Republic
Proverbial Exchange and Gold Vault Note
A wry exchange with a loafer ends with a claim of exposing modesty. The Boston Transcript reports four million dollars in gold held in bags of five thousand each for safety, stored in the Merchant's Bank vaults for convenience and security.
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Merchant’s Bank
Associated Banks of
Boston
Boston Transcript
Last is Better to Suffer Wrong Than to Do It
A brief aphorism asserts that tolerating harm is preferable to inflicting harm, suggesting moral priority for restraint over action. The maxim cautions against rash or harmful conduct, privileging endurance over wrongdoing in ethical choice.
Jefferson on alcohol use in public office
Thomas Jefferson laments officials' ardent spirits use as the chief internal concern of his administration. He would vet candidates by their sobriety, asking if they are addicted to drink. The remark reflects 18th century views on public virtue and moral conduct in office.
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Robinsons
Kansas
Calhoun
Philadelphia
Douglas and Forney
the Ledger
Hardihood
Gillis
Ledger
Congress
Jefferson
Madison
Martin van Buren
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
James K. Polk
John Tyler
Zachary Taylor
Millard Fillmore
W. Y. Mercury
Thomas Jefferson
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Harris
Illinois
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Hickman
McKibbin
California
Marshall
Morris
Shaw
Smith
William Montgomery
Mr. Warren
N. Y. Hepress
Warren
Pittsfield
E. E. Eddy
Carver House
Jamestown
Eee
R. E. Fenton
Southern Convention
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gAnno Domini
Lancaster
Board of Licensers
Commissioners
Board of Licensors
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House of Reps
Willliam H. Wexsu
WM. F. Packer
New England
McIntosh
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Peari
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