Presidential Message Debate Over Kansas-Nebraska Act
A critical excerpt from the President’s Message is cited, arguing the Kansas Nebraska Act misdefines domestic institutions as slavery. The speaker labels the President’s interpretation as a quibble and defends popular sovereignty as a broader human liberty right. The Lecompton Constitution is criticized for pro slavery clauses and the potential to preserve slavery in Kansas.
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Br. Buchanan
Kansas
United States
Republic
Missouri
Buchanan
Kansas crisis over Lecompton Constitution debate heats party rift
The passage discusses the Lecompton Constitution, declaring it a split over slavery in Kansas. It contrasts pro and anti slavery arguments, notes President Polk’s stance, and cites Senator Douglas opposing abandonment of the deal. The piece implies turmoil within the Democratic party and forecasts political shifts.
Douglass Speech Defends Principle Against Democratic Tricks
The piece presents Hon. A. Douglass’s speech arguing against Democratic party insincerity and administration attempts to abandon core principles. It portrays Douglass as ensuring the party cannot punish honest dissent and warns readers of the hostile treatment he faces within the party.
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A. Dourglas
Kansas
Democratic Party
Douglass
The Democratic Party Faces Downward Turn in Union Commentary
The New Herald argues the Democratic Party no longer exists as a national entity and that Douglas has crossed the Rubicon. It notes Kansas factional strife and predicts demise through the slavery issue, while recalling Gen. Jackson and Buchanan’s untrustworthiness.
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New Herald
Douglas
Kansas
Herald
Jackso
Buchanan
Launch Plans for Gigantic Steamship Tug Lavtaraay
The article notes a December target to launch the monster steamship Tug Lavtaraay and reports favorable recent news toward a successful launch. It suggests completion follows soon after, with the vessel now afloat and nearing final touches.
Gen Newland's Body Found in Canal Near Washington
The body of Gen. Newland, once a prominent North Carolina politician, was found floating in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal near the City of Washington on the 1st inst. Authorities report the discovery and identify the deceased by his former political prominence.
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Gen. Newland
Chesapeak and Ohio Canal
Washington
North Carolina
Correspondent Uses Old Newspapers as Bed Covers
A correspondent reports using old newspaper coverings on three beds in his home instead of comforters. He pastes the edges together and spreads them between two light covers, finding about one pound per bed sufficient for warmth and comfort.
Large Democracy meeting in Chicago backs Douglas
An enthusiastic Chicago gathering passed resolutions endorsing Senator Douglas. A letter from Secretary Gass to Governor Warkga resigns, accepting but contesting grounds, while discussions reference Fortunes of Kansas policy and Lecompton politics.
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The
Democracy
Chicago
Douglas
Gass
Gov
Warkga
The Senators of Kentucky Refuse Election Action
A report notes that the Senators of Kentucky have declined to enter into an election for a United States Senator. Also a crime brief states an ERA farmer had $1,909 in notes and cash picked from his pockets at the Jones House in Cincinnati on Sunday last.
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Era Farmer
Jones’ House
Cincinnati
Kentucky
U. S
Fire in Cincinnati Causes Losses on the 14th
A blaze in Cincinnati on the 14th caused an estimated loss of 20000 dollars. No further details about injuries or cause are provided.
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Cincinnati
Ber Lorrier Convicted of First Degree Murder
Ber Lorrier was found guilty of first degree murder in Cincinnati for the killing of N. T. Tfomos after a recent trial. The verdict concludes a high profile homicide case with Lorrier facing potential life imprisonment.
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Ber Lorrier
Cincinnati
N. T. Tfomos
Murcar
Execution Report of Metresix at Greencastle
Greenbury O. Mallenix, convicted of murdering Martha Ann Kublenix, was hanged at Greencastle on the 18th. The drop occurred at 1:12 P.M. but the rope broke. it was rerigged, and after 32 minutes the execution continued until the body was cut down and given to his friends.
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Metresix
Green- Casttl
Greenbury O. Mallenix
Martha Ann Kublenix
Greencastle
Governor Walker Resigns Kansas Governorship
The text reports Governor Walker's resignation from the Kansas governorship citing a fundamental policy disagreement with the President regarding Kansas. The reasons align with last week’s explanation that he could not support the President’s Kansas policy.
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Walker
Kansas
Statistical tables show crisis reports by country in Europe
European tables indicate France records the most personal crisis reports while Russia registers the fewest, highlighting regional disparities in reported incidents.
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Europe
France
Russia
Congressional pay rates for members and Speaker
The Speaker of the United States House of Representatives receives twelve thousand dollars per Congress plus mileage. Each Senator and Representative gets six thousand dollars per Congress plus mileage.
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United States
House of Representatives
Wood’s mayoral defeat shifts balance in Five Points
A New York paper reports Wood, recently defeated for mayor, lost support in Five Points. The item notes his fall in local favor as snow covers the region. Snow measured sixteen feet between Galena and St Pauls last week.
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New York
Wood
Galena
St. Pauls
England projects bigger ship than Leviathan in pro ject
Reports indicate England plans a ship larger by about 25 percent and with less draft than the Leviathan. In Virginia Bethany College buildings including four valuable libraries were burned, with losses estimated between 125600 and 150000 dollars.
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England
Bethany College
Judge Gookins Resigns. Hanna Appointed to Supreme Court
The governor receives the unconditional resignation of Judge Gookins and appoints The Honorable James M. Hanna to fill the supreme court vacancy. The remark notes extraordinary virtues praised by those who aspire to imitate them.
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James M. Hanna
Supreme Court
Gookins
Connecticut Society Receives Benedict Arnold Watch
A silver watch once owned by Benedict Arnold has been presented to the Historical Society of Connecticut. An exchange proposes the Legislature of South Carolina purchase it and present it to Mr. Buchanan as a token of recognition for his positions on the Kansas question.
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Benedict Arnold
Historical Society of
Connecticut
South Caroline
Buchanan
Kansas
Democratic Principles and Central America Inquiry Stir Debate
The piece compares Senator Douglas and administration supporters over party independence and self government. It cites a committee report on Central America noting defects in crew, lack of carpentry tools, and poor organization aboard the vessel, highlighting independence from proper command.
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Central America
New York
Department of
Forney Defends Press Stance On Kansas Convention
The Leb Courier notes Mr. Forney of the Philadelphia Press faces local pro slavery and Buchanan administration critics. He replies in a long two column article that he will pursue justice, warning he may rise above those who serve the South and defend wrongs against the people.
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Kansas
Chicago Times Sars
Buchanan
Douglas
Forney
Philadelphia
Ener Tares
Leb. Courier
Biography of J. L. Orr Speaker of the Thirty-Fifth Congress
The Washington Union profiles J. L. Orr born Crotonville South Carolina May 12 1822 aged in his 36th year. A UVA graduate he studied law under Judge Whitey and was admitted to the bar in 1849. He was elected to the Legislature at 22 and since 1848 has served in Congress representing his district. The piece notes Buchanan’s administration spending and cites costs for military transport to Oregon California and Utah. It mentions Michigan’s governor calling an extra session January 20 and Orr’s limited prominence in Congress with no committee appointment.
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Washington Union
J. L. Orr
Orr
Crotonville
S. Carolina
University of Virginia
Whitey
Congress
Buchanan
Last Utah Measure: Unknown Character Sparks Debate
Unclear details surround the final legislative measure from Utah as officials withhold comment. Analysts note pending decisions may impact policy direction and future sessions.
Covington and Lexington Railroad Refuses Bond Interest
City of Cincinnati claims 50 008 dollar bonds loaned to the Covington and Lexington Railroad Company remain unpaid. Report notes the company has defaulted on interest payments, prompting official concern and potential remedies.
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Covington and
Fragmentary 19th Century News Snippets and Rumors
A Washington Union Democratic note prompts dictionary revisions. The Columbus Statesman warns of murder of peaceful citizens. Warren County Iowa sees a Missouri slave relocation claim tied to the Dred Scott case. Captain Galton cites a vast sum spent on railways, much English money. The London Herald disputes a launched ship claim. deck levels show no depression. Reports also mention Gen. Lave allegedly shot.
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Fiz
England
United States
Canadas
Seal Estate
Chattela
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