Poor Bigler Sparks Senate Duel Over Repeal and Salt Duty
The Warren Mail reports a heated exchange between Senators Cameron and Bigler over fishing bounties salt duties and protective policy. Cameron defends Bigler’s free trade stance, arguing prior iron duty reductions harmed Pennsylvania iron masters and that repealing salt and fugitive slave laws would, in time, bind interests together under a common national policy. A Jamestown item notes stage proprietor A B Smith and drivers Johnson and Cotton were tried in Rochester for misusing mail sacks. fines levied, Smith discharged after presenting affidavits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cameron
Bigler
Seward
Mr. C
Senate
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Lousiana
Jamestown Democrat
A. B. Smith
Johnson
Cotton
Post Office Department
United States
Rochester
R. E. Fenton
M. C
Smith
Wildcat Member Gillis Speech After Dinner Incident
Congress member Gillis from the wild-cat district of Pennsylvania delivers a rambling, humorous defense after missing a House quorum. He recalls accepting a President’s dinner invitation, jokes about horns of Old Buck, and ends by offering to pay for the dinner and the snuff-box as laughter erupts.
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Gillis
Congress
Gills
Speaker
Pennsylvania
Oli Buck
Mr. Moore
Mr.morgan
Letter to Warren Bank Recalled Missing 220 Dollars
A letter sent to the Warren Co Bank bore 220 dollars but the funds disappeared after the envelope was opened. Mr Henderson of Pleasantville, Venango Co, sent the letter and was notified. He believes the money was taken at Tyrrel Post Office where it was mailed. Tyrrel’s postmaster’s son fled, leaving town via Youngsville toward Dunkirk.
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Matt Rowser
Warren Co. Bank
Henderson
Pleasantville
Youngsville
Dunkirk
Young Men's Christian Association organized in Jamestown
The Jamestown Dem ocrat reports a local young men’s Christian Association with about 40 members. Officers named include President W. C. Hall and Vice President Judson W. Breed. Other posts held by C. D. Sacket, A. M. Harrington, Charles L. Jeffords, and others. The piece also notes mob action over Harbor Creek railroad track relaying, and a wet spell with persistent rain and flood-stage river.
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Jamestown
Young Men's Christian Association
W. C. Hall
Judson W. Breed
C. D. Sacket
A. M. Harrington
Charles L. Jeffords
Coleman E. Bishop
D. P. Wescott
R. P. Sherman
Emory Jones
C. L. Jeffords
S. W. Clark
de Forest Weld
Exre Rattrean
Harbor Creek
Erie
Gold Discovery in Iowa Across Several Counties
LF Gold reporting indicates discovery on South and Middle rivers within Union Madison Warren Clark and Adair counties in southern Iowa. Hundreds diggers earn two to ten dollars daily plus occasional lamp trades valued at one hundred to two hundred dollars. State Convention set by Lennel Todd Harrisburg July 8 to unite opponents of the Lecompton Swindle. select Supreme Judge and Canal Commissioner candidates and address other urgent business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Union
Madison
Warren, Clark
Adair
le Nnel Todd
Pennsylvania Union
Lecompton
Harrisburg
Sale of State Canals to Sunbury and Erie Railrad Company
Under the Act for sale of the State Canals the remaining public works were transferred to the Sunbury and Erie Railroad company on the 19th inst. The Philadelphia Ledger notes the North Branch Canal has already been disposed of for 1 500 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbury and Erie Railrad Company
Philadelphia Ledger
North Branch
Fire Alarm at Kingsbury and Brown Foundry
Fire alarm last Saturday evening from the Kingsbury and Brown foundry. Roof damage near a steam pipe occurred during supper hour but no serious loss. only the roof suffered harm.
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Kingsbury & Brown
Arthur's Home Magazine and Atlantic Monthly notices
June issues receive high praise for quality and influence. Lost item notice asks finder to return a lady's gold breast pin, promising compensation. Atlantic Monthly June available with substantial content. New York goods arriving from L F Arnett & Co with spring and summer stock. London Times weekly advertising revenue noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur's Home
L. Arnett & Co
New York
Ready made clothing stock at lowest figures
Brock showcases a large stock of ready made clothing in many styles and sizes. Also included is a speech excerpt by Hon. William L. Yancey praising a future convention to unite the South under independent sovereignty for stable governance and economic relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloraine
A. Brock
Lovinzrn
William L. Yancey
Alabama
South
No such thing as crushing the Democratic party says Venango Spectator
The Venango Spectator rejects the idea of defeating the Democratic Party comparing it to crushing a ray of moonshine, arguing against such a notion with humorous rhetoric.
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Democratic Party
Venango
The Florida War and Billy Bowlegs’s Departure
The North American comments on U S terms offered to the Seminoles to leave Florida, praising the temptation but doubtfully declaring the war over. It notes Billy Bowlegs and followers in New Orleans preparing to settle west of Arkansas with land and money, while Sam Jones remains in the Everglades with a defiant stance. The piece argues fugitive slaves shaped the campaigns and hints the war may persist until Seminoles leave or better terms are secured.
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United States
Florida
Billy Bowlegs
Billy
New Orleans
Arkansas
Everglades
Sam Jones
Neosho
Washington Union Reshapes Montgomery Controversy
An editorial in the Washington Union cites a Waynesburg Pa paper alleging Montgomery of duplicity in supporting Buchanan while denying bribery, and claims the charges are preposterous. The piece highlights contradictions in his statements about confidential access and a potential mint bribe.
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Washington Union
Montgomery
Waynesburg
Washington County
Buchanan
Pennsylvania
Lecompton
Senate
Methodist church membership surge in New Jersey
About twelve thousand persons joined Methodist churches in New Jersey over the last six months, reflecting strong growth and renewed religious engagement across the state. The surge, cited by church officials, underscores expanding congregations and community outreach efforts.
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New Jersey
War Dispatches and Political Turmoil in Washundtox May 23 1858
Letters from Camp Scott and Fort Bridger confirm Gov Cummings departure for Salt Lake and Mormon exodus amid uncertain military plans. Mexico reports via Vera Cruz are unreliable. Lord Napier denies knowledge of Gulf actions. Senate Foreign Relations meets on President papers and Seward resolution, adjourning. Campaign and party clashes erupt in House as Vallandigham attacks Campbell, exposing hearsay. Toombs resigns from Judiciary Committee over Bankrupt bill treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washundtox
War Department
Camp Scott
Fort Bridger
Cummings
Salt Lake
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Capitol
Interior
Juarez
New York
Lord Napier
Gulf
Home Ministry
Committee of Foreign Relations
Senate
Gov. Seward
Hunter
Finance Committee
Cobb
Treasury
House
L. D. Campbell
Vallandigham
Campbell
Wilson
Indiana
Toombs
Judiciary Committee
Tariff Inquiry Report Details Walcott Bribery Scheme
The Tariff Investigation report in May 1858 shows John W. Wolcott traveling to Washington with powers to pledge funds to influence tariff passage. It records $74,000 from Lawrence Stone & Co. in March 1857 via multiple payments, including commercial paper, bank notes, and checks. It names George Ashmun Thurlow Weed and others, notes charges of improper use, and cites Wolcott’s alleged appropriation into Gardner Wolcott Co banking. Corbin resigns to avoid expulsion.
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Wasuinetos
House
John W. Wolcott
Washington
Lawrence, Stone & Co
Boston
New York House
Stone
Metropolitan Bank of New York
Slade
Boston Wit Bank
Lawrence, Stone É& Co
D. M. Stone
Journal of Commerce
J. N. Reynolds
American Councils
A. R. Corbin
Committee of Claims
Philadelphia
Messrs
Wolcott
Corbin
Woolcott
Gardner, Wolcott & Co
Claims Committee
Matteson
Horace Greeley
Mr. Greeley
Governor Randall Veto Bespeaks Salary Reform
The Wisconsin governor earns 1200 yearly and warned legislators he would veto a 2000 proposal. The measure was dropped after his veto threat, contrasting with lawmakers voting to raise their own salaries.
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Wisconsin
Randall
Governor Blacksnake of Randolph County Alive at 116
The Randolph County Reporter notes Governor Blacksnake, the famed Indian chief, still lives near the Allegheny Reservation. An ambrotype shows a silver medal gifted by George Washington. At nearly one hundred sixteen, he is likely the oldest living. He once carried dispatches on foot sixty nine miles each way from his reservation to Buffalo during the Revolution.
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Randolph (Catt. Co
Blacksnake
Allegheny Reservation
Clark
Washington
Buffalo
Buff
Express
Gotne
Wise
Smithsonian Institute
Algiers
Africa
New York City
Edgar A. Poe
New York
Atlantic
Fires and Incendiaries Darken Buffalo Street Scene
A fire at Hollister elevator on Oho Street destroyed the elevator offices two dwellings and a saloon, with grain losses of 5500 dollars and 4000 dollars insured. Lumber yard and offices suffered 15800 dollars. A second fire on Main Street wiped out five stores, total loss about 12000 dollars. Norman Warren’s dwelling on Eagle Street burned for 2500 dollars. Fires blamed on incendiaries. Then balloonist Wise linked to Smithsonian and French aerial ship makers discussed as future navigation aids.
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Burrato
Hollister
Oho Street
George W. Tifft
F. C. Coit
Grant
Oswego
Collamer
Buffalo
Norman D. Warren
Eagle Street
Prairie City Iowa Lightning Fatalities At Minich Home
During a severe storm on the night of the 27th a house one mile north of Prairie City was struck by lightning. Immanuel Minich died instantly, and Abraham Minich suffered severe injuries. A horse hitched nearby was killed, and Abraham’s wife and a young girl were stunned. The wife extinguished flames on her husband and brother-in-law and cared for them overnight before neighbors learned of the tragedy.
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Abraham Minich
Prairie City
Iowa
Immanuel Minich
Abraham
Mystery of 1855 Elk County Missing Man
In Ridgway Elk County Pennsylvania a hunter finds bones three miles from town. Inside the coat pocket are a silver pencil case watch guard keys and bullet moulds identifying the remains as William Reed who disappeared during a hunting trip on December 10 1855. Reed and another man set out up Elk Creek and separated and Reed was never seen again. The woods were searched but no trace was found and the cause of death remains unknown.
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Mr. Darling
Ridgway, Elk Co
William Reed
Reed
Elk Creek
Convicts Fewer at Michigan Penitentiary This Year
Sam notes low convict numbers at the Michigan Penitentiary, joked by a friend that convicts are sent to Pontiac by railroad but their sentences expire en route, resulting in smaller inmate counts this year.
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Michigan Penitentiary
Sam
Pontiac
Republicans in Washington City Platform Speech by Seward
Large Saturday gathering at the Republican Association HQ shows strong local support. Seward spoke for about an hour on slavery history and the coming universal freedom, praising changing attitudes in Washington City while urging pamphlet publication. The new platform calls for federal limits on slavery in territories, direct popular elections, and candidates of integrity pledged to the principles.
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Republican Association
W. H. Seward
Association
Congress
Washington City
National Republican Association
United States
Santa Fe mail notes and early Kansas results
From Kansas and St Louis on May 24 a dispatch from Independence 21 reports the Santa Fe mail arriving with unimportant news and good plains grass. An outlawed robbery by U S soldiers at Apboine Landabol near Gumgue yielded 3000 in specie 1000 in plate and 60000 in bonds burned. One robber arrested. Donaphan county shows 450 majority for Leavenworth Constitution and many precincts did not open. The Democrat cites Walden predicting 6000 for and 1500 against the Constitution. Overall voting for state officers and constitution was light.
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St. Louis
Independence
Santa Fee
James M. Hunt
Santa Fe
United States
Apboine Landabol
Gumgue
Leavenworth
Donaphan County
Walden
Quindaro Chindowan
Leavenworth Majority Report on Territory Constitution
A Leavenworth dispatch states Doniphan county gives about 450 majority for the Leavenworth constitution while several precincts did not open and less than half the county voted. A Walden letter from Quindaro estimates territorial vote at 6,000 for and 1,500 against the constitution. Overall, votes for state officers and constitution are small.
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St. Louis
Leavenworth
Doniphan
Walden
Quindaro
Corruption in Wisconsin Legislature and Bible in Schools Debate
Exposures show most legislators took bonds or stock from railroad interests, with totals across governor, officials, and lawmakers nearing a million dollars. Separate school quarrels in New York City over Bible reading lead to protests and Catholic withdrawals as politics intrudes on education.
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Supreme Court
New York City
Board of Education
Road From Williamsport To Farrandsville To Be Let
On Wednesday June 2 the road from Williamsport to Farrandsville will be let covering 33 miles The railroad is planned to cross the river at Linden according to available information
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Williamsport
Farrandsville
Beign Linden
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the Atlantic Monthly
London Times
Dreaprut
Amos Barlow
Medni
Barlow
Mr. Barlow
Bryan Auwen
Ethan Allen
Vermont
Gov
Kansas
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