Naval notices and diplomacy amid unsettled affairs
Reports from Wasurxarox and Wasmmorox describe U S naval dispositions in the Pacific and reactions to Chile and Tampico incidents. Gen Cass clarifies naturalized citizens returning to Europe. Officers reassigned to ships Stohawk Wyandott and new ordnance duties noted. Britain’s role in the Africa slave trade treaties is referenced with no new orders since 1842.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasurxarox
U.S
Levant
Wyoming
Lancaster
Chili
Navy Department
Lieut
Duer
Florida
Wasmmorox
Tampico
Saratoga
Vera Cruz
Wasuixeron
Moffat
Phelps
Rousy
Benham
Stohawk
Craven
Barbet
Spedden
Carpenter
Chester Hatfield
Stanley
Wyandott
Geo. W. Rodgers
New York Navy Yard
Africa
Washington
England
Europe
Galena Fire Destroys Classical Institute and Local Accidents
Reports from Gaena and surrounding areas describe the Galena Classical Institute destroyed by fire with 800 volumes damaged and no insurance on the library. A coal burner locomotive exploded at Campbell's station killing a fireman and injuring the engineer. Also noted are political nominating actions, a severe hail storm near Baltimore, a steamer sinking near Van Buren, an Eclipse Course trotting match, and Welland Canal damage with locks carried away and repairs planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena Classical Institute
Foster
Campbell’s
Charles Turner
Sr. Cavuanise
Welland Canal
Thorald
C. W
Quebec
Catnnaixg
Band von
Great Battle at Magenta Reported in Europe
Descriptions from Fanraga Pour on June 18 recount a major clash near Milan on June 4 between Napoleon’s allied army and Austrian forces under Gen Hess. Reported French gains include prisoners, losses, and captures, with mixed Austrian and French accounts and ongoing speculation about victory.
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Fanraga Pour
Liverpool
Quebec
Magenta
Milan
Napoleon
Hess
Tuilleries
Espinass
Corps D’armie
Canrobert
Maurice McMahon
D’armie
d’Magenta
Sardinia
France
Paris
Brrraix
Naples
House of Commons
Clergymen retract statements against Archbishop Hogues
Two Roman Catholic clergymen Day man and Camps publish cards in the Herald revoking prior remarks about Archbishop Hogues. They express sincere repentance, ask prayers, pardon, and indulgence for any scandal or offense caused to the Archbishop and public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayman
Camps
Hogues
Slave Traders Discharged in New York Trial
The Orion slaver case saw the preliminary examination begin in New York on June 18. Lieutenant Dallas testified Hanna planned to take the vessel to Africa to transfer control for future slave trade voyages. Prisoners Daniel Morgan and twelve crewmen were examined and then discharged for insufficient evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Orion
Dallas
Hanna
Africa
Daniel Morgan
Violent Disturbance at Tran sit Railroad Office
Up-river reports claim on Monday the 13th inst vengeful workers of the Tran sit Railroad Company beset the Winona office demanding back pay and offering fifty cents on the dollar. They attacked hotel keeper Mr Kerr after fearing no payment, but citizens intervened and a temporary truce provided food for families with full payment promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisoxa
Mars
Transit Railroad Company
Winona
Kerr
Medical Discovery Praised For Record Cures
A fragmentary notice touts a medical discovery as yielding more cures than any other article. it urges belief and healing while cautioning where references may be made in public spaces. The text invites the afflicted to trust in the treatment's success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kayysor
Dascovasr
Raceirel
Tor Ie
Mechanic's Resort
Pers
River News Arrivals and Departures From Dubuque
The June river report lists arrivals including Northern Light Lodwick St Paul Ben Campbell St Louis Golden Era Lauton Galena War Eagle A H Gebvert St Louis and departures such as War Eagle Master Gabbert Ben Campbell St Louis Northern Light Lodwick Galena Key City Captain J Worden St Paul Gray Eagle Harris Golden Era Lauton St Paul Tus River continues to decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Northern
Light
Lodwick
Gray Eagle
Harris
Galena
Golden Era
Lauton
St. Paul
Post Office Hours and Mail Closings Notice
On weekdays delivery runs 8 am to 4 pm with one door open until 11 pm for lock boxes. Sunday hours are 9 am to 12 noon. Mails for Chicago and other major cities close daily at 9 pm except weekends. All mail must be fully prepaid and foreign letters checked for correct postage. Postmaster H. H. Heath signs the notice from Dubuque in June 1859.
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Bostox
The
China Insurance Company
Fayal
Azores
Wastess
Chicago
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
New York
Bostom
Detroit
Toledo
Buffalo
Troy
Indianapolis
Baltimore
Washington, &c
Wiechisin
Ilinois
Davenport
United States
Sap Bor
H. H. Heath
Dubuque
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Gaena
Zanesville
Min Leperville
Brown
Cincinnati
Buchanan
Baltmore
Govanstown
Baltimore County
Mepis
Ft. Smith
van Buren
Arkansas
Flora Temple
Princess
Flora
New Yor
River News
Tus River
Post Office
Cairo
New Orleans
Brooklyn
Sunda
Sanam Lexe
Iate
Jobs ‘Keeler
Iowa
George Stremnell, Jr
Commercial
Cor
Boston
Fosenas
Fon
Nesers
Haass &Co
B. Emmons
Helmstreets
W. B. Hagan & Erogriotor
Dgwim
Horr Brothers Real Estate Exchange
Fracne
Owen
Hall
George W. Jones
Timothy Davis
Wm. Vandever
Langworthy & Brother
Baskers
J. W. Taylor
du Branch State Monk
Geipcke
Windrow & Co
Sith & Co
Dabeque
Peppon
Kearo & Co
Sewte Ferris
New York City
Elijah Horr
Carthage
L. Belles, Jr
Ware
Ieas
Frvet
Seckeon
de Perth
Jones County
Horatio W. Sandford
W. Sendbord
Dewitt C. Cram, Co
Dubuque County
Otior
Deter Weet Pacific Railroad
Chaien
Syarths
Bree
P.M. Suely
Haydex
B. & A. & Wittes, Atterneys
Te Revarnich
Sadler & Son
Spliddawiss
A. F. Harmon
Octavia F. Harmon
Hhereby
City of
C. E. Hetherington
Enid
Sanvasa, Allison & Onavn
Kennedy
Roxbury
Aee Ieee
Petoe
Doruie Ee Pratoe
Psa
Senkerwmane & Hin
Bote Einaily
Winterale Aml
Beuth Aveane
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