Oil Wells Prosperity Sparks North American Boom
A writer reports on Pennsylvania oil wells, noting Drake’s Well at Titusville leads to rising production and a potential thousand barrels daily within months. He describes regional wealth effects, fires from volatile oil, and a dramatic island flood that stranded residents before safe retreat.
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Tamnewen
Trans
Drake
Titusville
Oil Creek
Pennsylvania
Erie
Sunbury and Erie Railroad
Mississippi
Alleghany
el Dorado
Pacific
Fort Kearney
Pike’s Peak
Galena
Lincoln Arrives in Washington Amid Arrival Whirlwind
Special Dispatch reports Abraham Lincoln arriving at Willard's Hotel in Washington early morning with Seward, after traveling from Harrisburg. Lincoln meets Buchanan, then Seward and Lincoln tour the hotel and cabinet before socializing with advisers. The piece shifts to a statistical analysis of immigration and slave populations, noting large gains in free states and slave departures south, with commentary on the economic value of slavery and a cynical parable about the Confederacy’s dependence on trade.
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E. J. Allen
New York
Mr. Lemmon
Seward
Harrisburg
Washington
Peace Congress
Corbee
Baltimore
Abe
Lincoln
Mr. Seward
President Buchanan
Buchanan
Mr. Lincoln
Mesars
Biglee
John Cochrane
Scott
Free States
Slave States
Aurgeion
Free North
New England
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Tennessee
Kentucky
Nisei
Louisiana
Arkansas
Texas
Maryland
Missouri
Atlantic
South
Gulf States
Delaware
Mississippi
North
Congress
Confederate States of America
Up She Rises Tremont House Under Uproarious Construction
Tremont house and adjacent properties began rising from grade this morning as 5000 screws and about 1000 workers worked to lift the structure. The building stands on a stone wall and cement, with white oak supports, and crews expect to raise it five feet nine inches more by Saturday night. The operation, described by contractors, proceeds smoother than any previous project in Chicago.
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Greenland
Tremont
The Iowa Delegation Stands Firm in Crisis
The Iowa delegation maintains firm stand against concessions amid looming national tensions. Vandever and Harlan are cited for steadfast principles, Grimes mails a firm open letter to Gov. Kirkwood, and Col. Curtis is praised for balanced, loyal representation. The piece honors Iowa’s lawmakers for unflinching fidelity to their core beliefs.
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Eee
Washington
National Capitol
North
Congress
South
Iowa
Vandever
Inetweek
Harlan
Grimes
Gov
Kirkwood
Cokes
Thirteva
Cairce
Seconci
Col. Curtis
Hamilton Freeman
Doves At Troy Rally Amid Signals From Arch
At Troy during the event welcoming the President elect, two white doves drifted to the center arch above the platform and lingered near the flag of the Union above the depet before flying away.
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Troy
Lincoln Arrives at Capitol Amid Gala Inaugural Euphoria
The main entrance of the Capitol opened to reveal President elect Lincoln arriving with Mr. Seward. Senators and the gallery surged with excitement as Lincoln met Republican leaders, exchanged greetings, and toured the chambers. He observed the statue gallery and noted a life-size Italian marble group, recalling older times with playful remarks.
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Mr. Seward
Lincoln
Seward
Mason
Virginia
Latham
Bright
Rice
Green
Johnson
Fitch
Kennedy
Kentucky
Tennessee
House
Senate
Old Hall
Willard’s
Waterloo Aftermath Describes Slaughtered Battlefield Scene
A vivid account of the Waterloo field after battle shows two square miles covered in blood and debris. Bodies lie four deep, uniforms and weapons litter the ground, and troops from Britain and France struggle amid a slaughtered ridge and broken lines as survivors search for recognition.
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France
England
Pope
Albion
Prom Brin
Critics fault Lincoln over Baltimore stop dispute
The Chicago Tribune notes claims that Lincoln breached an engagement by not stopping in Baltimore during a campaign swing. It contends Dayton had no invitation from Baltimore authorities or political groups and there was no implied promise of a set visit time.
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Lincoln
Baltimore
Dayton
Igor Poser Kar
Chicago Tribune
Grenade Threat on Lincoln Train Near Cincinnati
The account describes attempts on President Lincoln's life during a journey through Indiana and Ohio. A grenade concealed in a carpet bag on the Presidential train near Cincinnati was found and removed before it could explode, with the danger believed to have destroyed the car and occupants. Officials and Lincoln's party kept quiet about the incident until after the journey concluded.
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Forington
Indiana
Ohio
Cincinnati
Lincoln
Rega
New York Voters Favor Republican Principles Despite Opposition
A New York summary notes growing support for Republican principles in state politics. Observers cite a Silver Gray remark about Chicago Platform and Lincoln, while local elections in St Lawrence Montgomery Delaware Fulton Chemung Steuben Iowa show gains for Republican candidates against compromisers and slavery extensionists. The piece asserts mass public backing for the Union Constitution and enforcement of laws.
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Silver Gray
Old Gentleman's Conference
Washington
Chicago
Abe Lincoln
St. Lawrence
Montgomery
Delaware
Fulton
Chemung
Steuben
Iowa
New York
Earlissly
N. Y. Tribune
Clergy Split Over Secession Denunciation by Georgia Leader
Southern Clergy Parson Brownlow condemns ministers who preach secession and Beotiaty. He accuses many Protestant clergy of hypocrisy, accusing them of orthodoxy in name while seeking favor with a Southern Confederacy. Dr. Pieros of Georgia denounces the movement in a published signature statement.
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Pareon Brownlow
Racentons
Pieros
Georgia
South
Lincoln remark fuels party dispute in Erie scene
During Mr Lincoln's brief Erie visit a Democrat told a Republican that Lincoln relied on Providence, not himself, sparking claims of narrow party lines. The Erie Gazette cites this as evidence of objections to the political path to the presidency. A Cincinnati Gazette note reports Senator Mason from Virginia declining Seward's invitation in the Senate, described as characteristic.
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Lincoln
Erie
Erie Gazette
Buffalo Press
Washington
Cinsinnati Gesette
Manoa
Virginia
Senate
Seward
York
Mason
President Jeff Davis Threatens Southern Powder Quote
The article notes President Jeff Davis or Mr. Jeff Davis threatening that the non-seceding States shall smell Southern powder, though it questions the vigor and implications of the stated warning. The piece places the remark in a broader political context of secession tensions and public bravado.
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Jeff Davis
Child of James Sisin Burned to Death Near Peoria
A two and a half year old child of Mr James Sisin near Peoria was burned to death last Wednesday. The mother eh tes child.
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James Sisin
Peoria
Publication note from Niegare Falls ed caught in typos
A fragmented historical item cites a paper published at Niegare Falls. It mentions an editor described as blind and notes workers as deaf and dumb, with cryptic phrases about coin and binding. The readable fragments suggest a defensive or prospectus tone about how the paper is produced.
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Niegare Falls
Fragmentary note on Rev Henry Grattan and vows
Fragmentary OCR text references Rev Henry Grattan and a person offering her heart and hand to him and to the Lord, with unclear surrounding context and missing details. The readable portion hints at a marriage or vows but is incomplete. Named individuals include Rev Henry Grattan. additional specifics are not recoverable from the fragment.
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Rev
Henry Grattan Eee
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