Remarkable 1859 Cuban Annexation Debate Highlighted by Thompson
The article recalls John B Thompson of Kentucky delivering a masterful Senate speech on the Cuban question February 16, 1859. It traces his wit and ridicule in debate, his Whig stance, and the broader 1850s push by Young America for Cuba. It also notes factional shifts, key figures like Toombs and Wickliffe, and the evolving party realignments surrounding the Missouri Compromise repeal and the 1856 and 1860 political context.
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Cuba
America
Mexico
Antilles
Congress
Wantfest
Democratic Party
Pierre Soule
Spain
Stephen A Douglas
South
Missouri
Edward Marshall
George N Sanders
W H Corry
William H Polk
George F Pugh
John Young Brown
Harpers’ Magazine
Jericho
Senate
Willam Preston
Kentucky
Cinempati
Charleston
United States Senate
John B Thompson
Thompson
Charles A Wickh
Athens
Ohio
Lewis D Campbell
Robert C Schenck
Clement Ll Valandigham
Oath
Stump
Ben Haran
Aani
Abraham Lancoln
Twonpwri
Henry Clay
Scotland
Whig Party
Scott
Pierce
Mississsippi
Toombs
George
Goliath
Debats
Wallam
Bruiser
Georgia
Wiigs
Gen Taylor
Stephens Wise
Seward Gresley
Lincoln
Clay
Gevort
Webster
Crittendun
Bell
Tennessie
Everett
Massachusetts
Millmore
Tulson
Lazarus W Powell
Greasy Bob’ Wickhf
Iim
Powell
Dixon
Flay
State
Wickitt
Whuigs
Dyvon
Divon
Pianklin Pierce
John Jo Crittenden
John Breckinridge
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Texas
Danville
Buchanan
Thompson’s Kentucky in national politics and Cuba talk
A speech in which a Kentucky figure critiques annexation of Cuba and Canada, mocks American imperial aims, and laments political shifts. It recalls Kentucky leaders like Henry Clay, lists many 19th century Kentuckians, and notes Thompson’s 1860 stance for union and later Republican alignment, amid a portrait of Kentucky’s political culture.
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Thompson
Bell
Everett
Henry Clay
Kentucky
Tem Nat
Castle Garden
Broadway
Andy McShackson
Martin O’brren
Heart Disease Tied to Mental Strain and Rich Living Says Doctor
A New York health article cites Dr Henry P Loomis linking heart disease to causes like mental strain high living and rheumatism. It highlights rising mortality from heart disease since 1868, notes the impact of rich food and lack of exercise, and urges preventive steps including rest and avoiding worry.
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Henry P Loomis
New York
Health Board
Bright
Loomis
Bishop Potter
Darlington
New York Health Board
Harry
Beloved Poet's Grave Near Hunt's Point Saved
Special correspondence reports Bronx efforts to preserve Joseph Rodman Drake's grave with $25,000 approved for preliminary park plans at Rodman Drake Park. The Hunt Point cemetery holds Drake and others. renovations aim to protect Revolutionary era memories amid city expansion. The site, reachable from Hunt's Point station or Union trolley, remains a place of pilgrimage.
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New York
Bronx
Joseph Rodman Drake
Board of Estimate
Rodman Drake
Thomas Hunt
Hunt
Patriot
Washington
Hunt Grange
Drake
Lve
Thomas Hunt Drake
Columbia College
Will Joox
Fitz- Greene Halleck
Halleck
Brownion Literary Union
Hunt’s Point
New Haven Railroad
Union
Princess Patsey Delights Sweden Norway Alliance Ties
A report from Cairo and London describes Princess Patsey, known as Victoria, engaging with the Duke of Scania after a fortuitous meeting, with both families approving. The match, seen as a check on German aims, may ease Norwegian-Swedish tensions and shift influence away from Germany toward Britain.
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Europe
Nile
Sweden
Egypt
Victoria
Patsey
Alfonso
Spain
Madrid
Levant
Cairo
Scania
Norway
Lower
Africa
Oscar
Edward
Hgyrt
Germany
Russia
German Empire
Baltic
Berlin
St Petersburg
Black Sea
France
England
Stockholm
Christhania
Edwards
Scaniimavia
United States
Russa
Finland
Paise
Great Britain
Famous Gunfighter Bat Masterson: The Bad Man Hunter
Bat Masterson, famed across the Northwest as a dangerous gunfighter, is poised to become deputy U.S. marshal for the New York district. The piece narrates his self defense record, frontier exploits including Adobe Walls siege, Dodge City sheriff years, and a dramatic rock battle with three killers, highlighting his disciplined weapon use and public reputation.
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Stockholm
Christiania
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Leipzig
Napoleon
Bernadotte
Charles John
Kiel
John R Ratham
Chicago
Harlem
Empire City
Bat
Juou
Denis
Hying
Mr Masterson
Masterson
Cowboy Bat
Sti
Buffalo Bill
Fort Dodge
Plains
Adobe Walls
Roots
Withamo
Miles Sert
Kansas
Miles
Dodge City
Kan
Bath
Marshal Masterson
West
Khi ‘Bat
Jim Bender
Green
Nevill
Black
Yan” McCarthy
Mastergon
Henry Watterson The Last Leaf On The Tree Of Journalism
A portrait of Henry Watterson, famed editor of the Courier Journal, detailing his career from secessionist youth to influential 19th century journalist. It highlights his independence, humor, and enduring impact, with notes on his Lincoln lectures and status as a polarizing yet respected figure.
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M Rogers
Booklovers
Democratic Party
Hag
Tke Cincinnatus
Watterson
Greeley
Tilden
Cleveland
Bryan
Parker
Lincoln
Wealy
New York
Waitterson
Greeley Raymond
Bennett
Weed Medill Dana
Fane
Henry Watterson
Tenessee
Savery
Chevalier
Henry Wattersons
Brillant
Courier Journal
Press Association
Cape Home
Louisville
Henry Woutrerson
Documurs
Abraham Tinegin
Sonu
Col Watterson
Aluns
Wismage
Abraham Lincoln
Herre Waterson
Ufe
Champun Anil
Beme
Newfoundland dog leads ownership of pups on street
A Newfoundland bitch, escorted by her owner, walks with three playful pups in a basket for sale. Passersby stop to admire the litter as the owner plans to keep one pup for the dog. The scene, set in Philadelphia, reflects public sympathy for the kennelled marketable litter.
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Norway
Sweden
Stor
Geri
Lavic
Watterson
Peopl
Humire
Sam Corwin
Newfoundland
Philadelphia
Compassonate
Dave
Perth
Dyspeptic's Epitaph Dere Hea A Man Who Groaned at Night
Fragmentary verse hints at a rueful epitaph about a man tormented by dyspepsia. The lines suggest a somber, ironic tone on a headstone, with garbled text implying a caution about frail health.
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Cupa
Breckenridge
Joan
Crittenden
Guthrie
Hise
The
Wickliffs
Garret Davis
Joshua F Beil
Dixon and Powell
George Alfred Caldwell
Tom Marshall
Ed Marshall
Thomas A Marshall
Charles & Morehead
Beverley L Clark
William Preston
Humphrey Marshall
Thomas C MecCreery
John W Stevenson
John C Sreckinridge
Lynn Boyd
Roger Hanson
Aaron Harding
Frank Gavin
James P Bates
Joseph R Underwood
Warner Underwood
William T Whchs
Harlans
John L Helm
James B Beck
Proctor Knott
Tom Rees
Ben Hardin
Mke
Bede
Minnesota
Cushing
Joseph R Drake M
Atlanta Constitution
Williams
Princess “Patsey
Bat” Masterson
Ward West
States Army
Chef
Confederacy
Cama
D Iie
Niteen
Jeane Bat
Hla
Diste
S.S.S
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