The New Political Programme in the South 1860
The Richmond article previews a new Southern policy as tensions rise over slavery and expansion. It argues for African slave trade revival as a tool for territorial gains, predicts Mexico’s collapse, and notes opposition from conservative Southern factions while pressing for a continental, pro slavery stance.
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Richmond
Kansas
South
Congress
Missouri
Central America
Mexico
Washington
United States
Africa
End of the Mormon War and rail disaster tale
A St Louis dispatch reports the Mormon war ends as armed factions lay down arms in Salt Lake City. Gov. Cumming enters the city, many Mormons move south. Later word confirms the end though no official news. The piece critiques political costs and a Lafayette accident on the Indianapolis line where a bridge gave way and the Cincinnati Express plunged into water killing the fireman and engineer with many wounded.
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St. Louis
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Lecompton
Lafayette
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Burgess Notice Warns Neighbors to Remove Livestock
A Burgess notice warns residents to shut up horses swine geese and cows forthwith or face pounding action, signaling enforcement of livestock limits in the area.
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J.D. Tames Burgess
Congress Doorkeeper Hackney Ousted After Cheating Scandal
In Dansville New York Isaac L Wood on trial for poisoning his brother David Wood is convicted and sentenced to be hanged in June. Wright a Lecomp ton Democrat and longtime assistant Doorkeeper is elected to replace Hackney who leaves office amid charges of cheating. Murder will out.
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Gar
Hackney
Congress
Wright
Isaac L. Wood
Dansville
N. Y
David Wood
C. L. Hequenbourg
Minnesota picks new senators Shields and Rice
Gen Shields and Mr Rice named as Minnesota senators with terms expiring March 1859 and March 1863 respectively. Col Arthur P Hayne has been appointed by South Carolina governor to fill Senator Evans seat in the United States Senate.
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Gen. Shields
Mr. Rice
Minnesota
Gor
Arthur P. Hayne
Gov
South Carolina
Senator Evans
United States Senate
June 2 Godey’s Lady’s Book and other magazine notices
The excerpt notes Godey’s Lady’s Book for June as essential, remarks on McKean Citizen and Ledger columnists defining political positions, praises Graham’s Magazine June issue, and reports suspended banks in St Louis resuming specie payments on the 14th instant.
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St. Louis
Letter from Congressman Foley on Kansas politics in 1858
The letter, written in a caretaker voice, expresses support for the Democratic faction, opposition to English influence, and readiness to run in the district. Foley indicates seeking convention support, urges enlistment of friends, and notes he will be home by June 10 to influence the district poll.
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Hisself
Rase
Foley
Democratic-Lecompton
Washington
Kansas
Democrat Party
John L. Robinson
Jas. B. Foley
Kansas Lecompton Debate Split Reveals Party Difference
The Louisville Journal notes a sharp party split over Kansas in two goals. One side calls for voters to decide on the Lecompton Constitution, while the other insists that the people be subjected to the Lecompton Constitution.
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Louisville Journal
Kansas
Women Rights Meeting at Lottsville 1858 Adopts Equality
A May 17 1858 meeting of Lottsville ladies forms a permanent Women s Rights society. Hon Daniel Lott speaks, Dr O Logan adds a lecture, and resolutions declare equality in life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. A three month adjournment follows with forward to Warren Mail and Warren Ledger publication. Law and order note cites $30 reward for prosecution of those who damaged the fire engine and building.
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Trassler
E. Gater
O. Logan
S. Bartlett
H. Trussler
Lottsville
Warren Mail
Warren Ledger
Cowan
Warren Borough
Frightful Railroad Accident on New York Central
A bridge over Saquoit Creek on the New York Central collapsed after two trains met on the structure 34 miles west of Utica. Eight or nine dead, five or six badly wounded, and over forty injured. Coroner blames company negligence for allowing a rotten bridge to stand in use. The New York Tribune criticizes management and calls for a full judicial investigation and swift action to protect the traveling public.
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N. Y. Central Railroad
Saquoit Creek
Utica
Oneida
Marriage Race Custom in Lapland Governs Match Fate
The text describes a Lapland custom where a man must race a maid to win marriage. The maid starts with a one third advantage, and if she outruns him the match ends. If she loves him she may pretend an accident to halt voluntarily. Forced marriages are avoided, leading to greater later happiness.
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Lapland
Atlanta
World Carried by a Coup De Main A Gigantic Business Punx
The Boston Journal lauds Holloway's world sanctioned remedies as an immense, worldwide enterprise. It notes an American depots network in New York and London, hundreds of thousands of agents, and vast postal and freight burdens. The piece credits Holloway with extraordinary organizational skill and humanitarian aims.
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Holloway
Jonathan
John Bull
London
America
New World
Union
Boston “Journal
Minnesota Joins Union as State After Senate Action
The House of Representatives passed the bill admitting Minnesota to statehood, following Senate approval. Minnesota has chosen Senators and Representatives, with Gen Shields and Mr Rice named as Senators and two House seats expected. If Kansas joins under new law, another state sovereignty may be added.
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Ayorner
Apitren
House of Representatives
Senate
Minnesota
Kansas
Congress
Gen. Shields
Mr. Rice
State
Harrisburg
Important Decision on Disposing Children by Will
A Pittsburg decision holds that a father may dispose of his children by will despite the mother being alive. Geo. 8. Hamilton died last December leaving a widow and three children aged 9, 11, and 13. Guardians were appointed to raise them Protestant, leading to their removal from the Catholic mother. The writ of habeas corpus to regain custody was denied, affirming the father's right to arrange the children's custody by will.
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Pittsburg
Hamilton
Leavenworth Constitution Vote Split Prompts High Tension
The election on adopting or rejecting the Leavenworth constitution occurs on the 18th. The Free State party is divided with pro slavery men likely voting against the instrument. Excitement mirrors past Lecompton fervor. The piece also recalls Daniel Webster and Lewis Cass in brief anecdotes.
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Leavenworth
Kansas
Free State Party
Lecompton
Bandits Near Fort Scott Gather 250 With Captain Montgomery
From St Louis dated May 17 1858 a Kickapoo correspondent of the Republican reports a band of 250 armed mounted raiders led by the infamous Captain Montgomery terrorizing the Fort Scott vicinity. They have robbed over 150 families and driven them into Missouri. Three hundred troops forming the first detachment of the 7th infantry departed Jefferson Barracks for Leavenworth. General Harney reached Leavenworth on the 12th and Secretary Hartnell left for Utah on the 13th.
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St. Louis
The
Republican
Fort Scott
Montgomery
United States
Missouri
7Th Infantry
Jefferson Barracks
Leavenworth
Harney
Hartnell
Utah
Cameron's Senate Speech on Kansas Bill and State Rights
Gen Cameron in the Senate denounces the Kansas constitution move as a trick to coerce voters and misrepresent Pennsylvanians. He cites his view that Kansas should vote freely and attacks Senator from Pennsylvania for signaling otherwise. He notes Pennsylvania’s conservative stance on slavery and recalls Buchanan’s electoral impact.
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Kansas
Senate of
United States
Gen
Cameron
Senate
Bigler
Committee of Conference
Senator Cameron
New York
Pennsylvania
United State
Buchanan
Religious Anniversaries Close Friday Receipts Mixed
The Religious Anniversaries closed on Friday and their past year receipts, as shown in annual reports, are less in aggregate than 1857 but fully to 1856. A comparison of 1857 and 1858 is annexed, with 1857 total noted.
Burcuary Burglary at Tew & Sprague Hardware Store
The Jamestown Journal reports a Thursday night burglary at the Hardware Store of Tew & Sprague. About $100 in counterfeit bills, a few dollars in change, two guns, bowie knives, pistols, and a double barrel ball over shot gun were stolen. No entry trace found beyond an upstairs window and no customer clues. Same night a Powder House at Catlin & Shaw was opened with twenty five to thirty dollars worth of powder stolen.
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Tew & Sprague
Kansas
Catlin & Shaw
Jamestown Journal
Baron De Kats.-J. Spear Smith Memoir of De Kalb Soldier
Baron De Kats.-J. Spear Smith recounts the brave old soldier who fell on the plains of Kershaw. De Kalb was of large size with immense endurance, wearing iron armor weighing about twenty pounds during a long August fight in middle Carolina. The armor is now with the Middleton family in South Carolina.
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Baron de Kats
J. Spear Smith
Maryland Historical Society
Kershaw
de Kalb
Middle Carolina
Middleton
South Carolina
Holloway's Wills Promised Benefit for Nervous Conditions
Special notices recommend Holloway's Wills for persons with fainting spells and temporary loss of consciousness due to blood flow changes. Epilepsy spasms convulsions hysterics and heart palpitations are claimed to be cured by regular use. The remedy is described as mild yet effective in regulating internal organs and balancing circulation.
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Holloway
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