Trial of John Brown in Virginia closes with verdict
In Cuantzstows Virginia Oct 31 the court heard final arguments in the John Brown treason and murder case. The jury finds Brown guilty on all counts including treason and murder in the first degree and sets a public hanging for December 2. Brown admits intent to free slaves but denies plans to murder or incite insurrection. sentiment in Jefferson County remains restrained as the court adjourns.
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John Brown
Chilton
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Jefferson Co
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Coasizston
United States
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Jefferson County
Boston lecturer praises John Brown as true American government
Wendell Phillips of Boston argued in Brooklyn that John Brown acted up to the real American ideals and condemned established governments as piracy. He urged using iron over chains and rifles over statues, comparing lawful power to loathed fetters. Tom Corwin, present on the platform, said he attended by accident to reflect before voting.
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Wendell ‘Phillips
Boston
Brooklyn
John Brown
Virginia
Scarfett
Tom Corwin
Ohio
Slaver Tale On New York Vessel Tied To 2 Voyages
New York reports detail a ship altered from schooner to brigantine, used in two slave voyages. The vessel, involved in concealment and fraudulent ownership, landed enslaved people near the Cubas, then to Campechy and Charleston, with a captain dying en route. Deputy Marshal Miller seizes the slaver, while the Mate remains at large. The brigantine may be sold for the U S government.
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Cienfuegos
Cubs
Campechy
New Forks
Charleston
Staten Island
Miller
U. S
Violent election clashes plague Baltimore wards
Amid a state election in Baltimore on November 2, rowdies seized polls in multiple wards, injuring reformers and blocking voting. Reports describe shootings in Fifth and Fifteenth Wards, intimidation of election judges, and police inaction. Across wards, reformers abandoned efforts as violence escalated, with estimates of suppressed reform turnout and threats to public safety.
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Batrimone
Oesem
Hinsley
James Jeffers
Madison Jeffers
A. B. Kyle, Jr
Hanover St
George H. Kyle
Sonny White
James Johnson
Harris
Duffy
Henry Star
Wm. Stiles
F. Wardner
C Richardson
Thunderer
Baltimore Club
Richardson
Judge Giles
U.S. Court
Cramer
Felix McCardh
J. van Sant
Washington
Baltimore
Great Fire Burns NYC? (Adjusted to fit facts)
Great Fire in New Orleans burns seven blocks from Washington to Fourteenth streets in the Fourth District. The largely wooden, small buildings ignite quickly as water runs short and firemen struggle to quell the blaze. Another square is reported on fire.
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Washington
Fourteenth Streets
Fourth District
Accident on the Chica Font railroad near Watertown
A forenoon wreck on the Chicago and Tealraphy line at Johnson Creek eight miles south of Watertown involves thirteen cars carrying Fond du Lac excursionists. Eight killed and several wounded. Names known include M. J. Thomas A. S. Marshal Mr. Boardman Geo F. Emerson A D Boneatel B M Lewis T S Gillet Judge Flint Mrs Redford Van Buren Smead. Further details to follow on page seven.
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Chica- Font Tealraphy
Fond du Lac
Chicago
Johnson Creek
Watertown
M. J. Thomas
Marshal
Mr. Boardman
Geo. F. Emerson
A. D. Boneatel
B. M. Lewis
Inquest Follows Ballot War Headlines and Kyle Funeral
Bantimers report sparse returns with Democrats favored in Cecil and Howard counties. In Philadelphia style notes, the 12th ward Reformers hold a small majority while the coroner probes the Kyle homicide and the Duffy arrest. Democrats projected to win the House Senate, with Gov slate secured by large city vote. funeral processions planned for A B Kyle Jr. with calls for law and order.
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White
Yesterder
Duffy
A. B. Kyle
Cecil
Howard
Ann Drundil
G. W. Hughes
Congress
Frederick County
H. W. Hoffman
Washington County
Hoffman
House
Senate
Kyle
Central Reform Committee
A. B. Kyle, Jr
Collision sinks steamer Champion near Malonicock Point
The steamer Champion collided with the Albatross off Malonicock Point and sank instantly. It carried 80 to 40 passengers and ten crew. three passengers and one fireman are missing and presumed drowned. A boiler explosion scalded one fireman to death. remaining passengers were rescued by the Albatross. The Champion carried freight and baggage. it had replaced the Traveler, damaged yesterday in a schooner collision.
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New Haven
Malonicock Point
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Collison
Corwin Addresses Brooklyn Audience on Republican Doctrines
Thomas Corwin member of Congress elect of Ohio spoke to about 2000 at Musical Hall Brooklyn outlining Republican doctrines. He traced the irrepressible conflict to South Carolina nullification and defended Webster Clay and Fillmore from slavery charges while opposing Squatter Sovereignty and Wendell Phillips. He denounced Popular Sovereignty in Kansas as the cause of civil war and the John Brown terror.
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Congress
Ohio
Musical Hall
Brooklyn
Republican Party
South Carolina
Webster
Clay
Fillmore
Wendell Phillips
Kanent
John Brown
Destructive Fire Destroys Home and Outbuildings in Bow NH
A destructive fire in Bow New Hampshire on November 3 destroyed a dwelling and outbuildings. Resident Bivens sustained injuries estimated around ninety dollars in value. A separate telegraph report from St Louis dated November 2 notes vote tallies from a recent election.
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Bow Hampshire
U S Consul Secures Steamship Concessions in Mazatlan
From Washington November 2 report the U S consul at Mazatlan has gained concessions of a commercial nature including permission to run a steamer on the Mexican Pacific under the American flag. Arrangements with a steamship line would connect Acapulco for direct bi monthly service, while dispatches condemn the murder of Ormond Chase as a church party crime. The President says action is complete and Congress may be needed for further protection.
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Mexico
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Canadian Post Office Department
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St. Lawrencee
Chicago
London
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Great Britain
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Lewis Jones
Land Office
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el Paso
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Memsrs. Hert, Aters
Mexican Matters in Nov. 1 Dispatches From Vera Cruz
Letters from Mexico via the steamship Tennessee report the Laurie taken off Africa coast under Mexican colors by an English cruiser and brought to Vera Cruz. Juarez government awaits Minister McLane’s return to renew treaty negotiations begun at Vera Cruz. Gen Robles seeks interview with Liberal commander Espero near Cordova. 2800 troops and twelve batteries marching toward Tihhuacan with aim to take the city and unite 4000 men to move on Orizaba and Cordova. Miramon's defense of Mexico City remains cautious as Marquis’s intercepted correspondence shows reinforcements refused. McLane plans leave for Vera Cruz aboard Brooklyn on the 5th. Leardo may accompany him. State Dept reports the murder of Ormand Chase by Church party orders.
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Juarez
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Marquis
Woll
Brooklyn
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State Department
Consul Black
Ormand Chase
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