Wounding of Senator Sumner Shocks Congress
A violent assault on Senator Sumner by Brooks of South Carolina, aided by Keitt, near Sumner's desk in the Senate, left Sumner gravely injured with a four inch scalp wound and critical condition. Bail set for Brooks and reports detail the shocking melee and ensuing medical care.
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South
North
Mason & Dixon
Sumner
Senate
Brooks
House
South Carolina
Keitt
Miller
Messrs
Keith
Mr. Sumner
Mr. Wilson
Butler
Keit
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Murray
New York
William Y. Leader
Hollingshead
J. Sumner
Crittenden
Foster
Toom
Fitzpatrick
Murray
Morgan
Congress
Gorman
Kansas Outrage Sparks Calls to Avenge Slavery Forces
A Northern newspaper denounces President Pierce and the Slavery faction for rash acts in Kansas. It blames Col. Sumner for inaction and accuses the administration and Democratic party of barbarous violence and bloodshed urging northern indignation and political consequence.
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Kansas
Pierce
Washington
Col. Sumner
Democratic Party
North
Erie County Court Grants Licenses Overruling Judge
In a late adjourned Erie Court Judges Miles and Sterrett overruled Judge Galbraith to authorize all licenses the law allows drawing cheers from drinkers. The piece questions whether Warren County Judges would follow suit.
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Erie County
Galbraith
Miles
Sterrett
Warren County
Miss Abbie Merrill Opens Select School in Johnson’s Building
Miss Abbie Merrill opens a select school in Johnson’s building next Monday. The notice promises a nice room, a fine location, and a good teacher to attract the little ones.
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Abbie Merrill
Johnson’s
Democracy and Dissent Among Western Pennsylvania Papers
The Erie Observer defends its anti ripper stance and lawful conduct while facing ironic attacks from rival Democrats. The piece lampoons shifting party loyalties and hints at local political feuds over allegiance and newspaper independence.
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Wuart
Erie Obserer
Pennsylvania
Hune
Attack on Mr Strummer and Senate Brooks Assault
Across Lexatre May 23, the account details the Brooks attack on Charles Sumner in the Senate chamber after a session honoring Mr Miller of Missouri. It notes Sumner’s collapse, the Senate’s response, and House actions forming a five member committee to investigate the incident and vindicate the House’s dignity. It also references Southern opposition and press coverage from Lecompton.
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Miller
Missouri
House of Representatives
Senate
Preston S. Brooks
House
South Carolina
Sewarp
Charles Sumner
Mason
Messrs
Cass
Allen
Dodge
Pearce
Geyer
Campbell
Ohio
Preston
Brooks
Lawrence M. Keitt
United States
Massachusetts
Keitt
Unclear Senate Vote Noted in 19th Century Record
A historical report records a vote where Mr. Campbell's resolution passed by 93 to 68 with only faint references to Mr. Barclay. The passage emphasizes personal responsibility and secrecy about the transaction timing, reflecting tense procedural politics of the era.
Barnums Last and a Bar Tender Tale
The Erie Observer recalls Barnum in lawyer’s purgatory during his examination for financial woes. A New York Court session asks his profession and Barnum replies bartender, noting he served as a temperance advocate while lawyers pressed him at the bar.
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Barnum
Erie Observer
New York
Ridgway Farm and Coal Company Raises Shares
The Ridgway Farm and Coal Company increases share value from 200 to 300 dollars after June. Strong local demand for Ban County lawns boosts coal and farming land values. capitalists are buying up property, with market exit expected soon. Existing buyers get old rates until June 1.
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Ridgway Farm and Coal Company
Ban County
June issue of G Graham's Magazine advances under new owners
The June edition shows clear improvement as the new proprietors push forward with capital, enterprise and taste. They pledge to restore the magazine to its palmiest days and are proceeding with determination.
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G Graham
Srrananan & Ranpath Steel Pens Stand Out
Srrananan and Ranpath offer steel pens praised for durability and corrosion resistance, ideal for lasting ink performance in everyday writing.
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Srrananan & Ranpath
Sumner’s illness sparks diplomatic anxiety and heated rhetoric
May 25. Sumner remains comfortably weak with fever as endless calls pour in. Diplomatic corps respond, while political circles show sharp division. Massachusetts delegates entertain Brooks and Kent at Willard’s. Northern wives urge arms and bold counsel as Stuart’s Senate resolution on slavery faces potential amendments.
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Wasumetox
Sumner
Diplomatic Corps
Friends of Freedom
Cincinnati
Willard’s
Messrs
Brooks
Kent
Howe
Stuart
Senate
Curious Nineveh Find A Brewster Magnifying Glass
Sir David Brewster identified a real magnifying glass found by Mr. Layard in a temple of Nineveh. The item is described as designedly such and underscores historical scientific craftsmanship.
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David Brewster
Layard
Nineveh
Destructive clashes amid Kansas conflict reported from Westport
The St Louis Republican carries dispatches from Westport dated May 20 with reports of Free State clashes between Lecompton and Franklin. Branson wounded Crosgrove killed the Free State leader and the assailants fled. Reports describe Lawrence evacuated and towns deserted as Col Sumner mobilizes. Arrests of Conway and Schuyler at Parkville delay. Destruction at Lawrence noted with fires, Hotel and Kansas City printing office burned. Several towns and leaders cited as authorities dispute marshal actions.
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St. Louis
Westport
Lecompton
Franklin
Republican
Crosgrove
Branson
Leecompton
Sharpe
Cosgrove
Blanton’s Bridge
Kansas City
Lawrence
Col. Sumner
Marshal Donaldson
Lickapoo
Leavenworth
Doniphan
Atchison
Jefferson City
the Democrat
Democrat
Kickapoo
Parkville
Shannon
Boonville
Lavenworth
Messrs. Robinson
Reeder
Lane
Committee of Public Safety
United States
Topeka
van Bonsa
New Haven
Manhattan
Washington
Louisville
Reign of Terror in Kansas Pitts News
Reports from Leavenworth to Lawrence describe a widespread terror in the Kansas Territory. Missouri and southern volunteers, armed and paid by Gov. Shannon, encamp along the river, raid towns, arrest travelers, and threaten Lawrence as federal troops are deemed unreliable. The Free-State cause is portrayed as desperate with Reeder fleeing arrest and Reeder’s case fueling mob action.
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Cox
Lawrence
Marshal Donaldson
Donaldson
Curiaco
Leavenworth
Kansas
Chison
Buford
United States
Robnson
Lexington
Border Counties
Col. Summer
Brown
The
Herald of Freedom
Kansas City
Michigan
St. Louis Democrat
Lecompton
Sumner
W. P. Taft
Brooklyn
Mr.t
Mr. I
St. Louis
Mr. T
Missouri
Shannon
Col. Sumner
Reeder
le Compte
Bronson
Mr.Taft
John Hawes
St. Johnsbury
Mr. Taft
Washington
Col. Suaner
Kanas
Tyrannous Outracs By A Roman Catholic Priest
A York Pa Republican report condemns a Sunday church incident at St Mary's Catholic German Chapel in the South Ward. An Austrian priest officiating allegedly imposed brutal claims as part of Roman Catholic authority, shocking local residents and disrupting the Sabbath calm.
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York Pa
St. Mary’s
Riot at St Marys Chapel over abuse by Austrian priest
A Sunday riot erupted when an Austrian priest assaulted a mother and her sons confronted him at St Marys Chapel. The clash left injuries. police arrested participants, including the priest, with all bound over to the next Court of Quarter Sessions. The incident spurred bitter comments on Roman Catholicism in the borough.
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St. Mary's Chapel
Austria
Peter Cartwright and the Ferry Man
A preacher named Peter Cartwright clashes with a ferryman on the Illinois River. Cartwright baptizes and subjects the ferryman to a mock spiritual trial, forcing him to recite the Lord's Prayer and promise daily prayer and support for Methodist preachers, later converting the ferryman.
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Illinois
Illinois River
Peter Cartwright
Cartwright
Pete Cartwright
Preacher
Down
Ferryman
Joint Special Committee Consider Assault Incident
In Boston on May 23 a House member from Framingham proposed a Joint Special Committee to study action by the Legislature regarding the assault on a U S Senator in Congress. The order was nearly unanimously adopted and a five member committee named, then sent to the Senate.
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Boston
House of Representative
Temple
Framinghham
Washington
Congress
House
Senate
Holloways Ointment and Pills Cure Ulcers in Leg
Frederick Liliff of Houston Texas suffered eight years with seven leg ulcers that discharged constantly and caused great misery. After trying many remedies he used Holloways Ointment and Pills. By nine weeks of treatment he was radically cured and can walk better than ever.
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Borou He
Philadelphia
A. Tanner
Republican Co. Com
Mr. Strummer
Lexatre
Wilson Rose
Outver Deserren
N. Y. Tribune
Lawrance
Oliver
Ife
Douglas
Whitfield
Howard
Sherman
Committee of Safety
Lawrence Burnet
St. Louiis
Lexington Mo. Express
the Express
Jones
Hutchinson
Ratcliffe
Cleveland Daily Herald
the Ferry Man
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