Lecompton affair fuels Kansas debate and party anger
The editorial attacks the Lecompton route and English backed measures, arguing executive patronage corrupted Democratic support. It contends the bill pretends finality, seeks to box Kansas into slavery, and pledges fair play only if Congress limits itself, calling for a fall election defeat to end the outrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lecompton
Congress
Cox, English & Co
Kaavas
Kansas
the Tribune
House
Senate
Ales
Democratic Party
France and England Clash Looms Over Napoleon Threat
London and Paris correspondents of the New York Zrthine favor the view that Napoleon seeks a pretext to fight England. They cite hereditary animosity, Napoleon’s vengeance for Waterloo, and a powerful French war effort. England’s trials with Orsini’s accomplice and Bernard’s acquittal intensify tensions, while US readers are urged to favor constitutional liberty amid looming conflict. Senator Davis reports on Ryecraft’s contract and the failed enlargement plan for the Capitol Extension, predicting high costs and a shabby outcome, and notes legislative hesitation on actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
New York
Bonaparte
England
Napoleon
Waterloo
St. Helena
France
Carder
Nevitalan
Gist
Hugland
Orsini
Bernard
The Sale of Port Snelling Scandal Report
A Congressional committee report details a questionable sale of Fort Snelling land in Minnesota. It cites corrupt acts under Pierce era policy, names Richard Schell and associates, notes private sale without public notice, and accuses Senator Moyd of clear corruption. The report predicts the sale may be halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Snelling
Minnesota
Lecompton
Evening Post
Congress
Pierce
War Department
Secretary Field
Richard Schell
Myre
Jon ©. Mather
Wite Houseman
Fran Ebode
Graham
Davis
Moyd
Buchanan
The Chappell Inquiry and La Crosse Bonds
The Argus notes the Chappell expulsion vote set for tomorrow with little chance of passage. Credible testimony is said to substantiate that he received La Crosse bonds not for legislative services but to pay an indebtedness. The piece questions other charges and compares Argus’ past stances, while noting related Senate action on a road grant extending Madison to Portage City completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chappell
la Crosse
Madison Argus
Argus
Bashford
Drgis
Madison
Uch
Chappel
Committee
Senate
Great Victory critics Kansas Lecompton clash in Senate
An 1858 San Sentinel commentary denounces the Lecompton Constitution and the Buchanan administration. It accuses federal patronage of buying support, condemns the Democratic switch, and proclaims the so called Great Victory a front for enslaving Kansas and trampling popular sovereignty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Administration
National Democracy
Democratic Party
Kansas
Buchanan
Jfihcanhee Sentinel
Connolly's Case and Slavery Conflict Reflected in News
A Cincinnati reporter Connolly aided fugitives Irvine Broadus and Angeline, slaves of Col. Withers, to hide in his lodgings. Deputy Marshals attacked, Broadus wounded, shot, and captured. Angeline seized. Connolly fled to New York, later imprisoned in Cincinnati. his family in Pennsylvania face hardship. The piece notes the Union must be preserved and cites reactions in Free Democrat. It also reports on Wisconsin Madison Journal’s Education lands committee recommendations and a Pennsylvania plan to offer a Utah regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connolly
Cincinnati
Irvine Broadus
Angeline
Col. Withers
Covington
U. S
Broadus
Eliott
South Carolina
el Tint
Mr. O'Keefe
New York
Sun
Cincinnati U. S
Cincinnati Gazette
Pennsylvania
Free Democrat
Madison Journal of
Board of Regents
University
Rew Board of Regents
California Court Decision Favored Col Fremont On Titling
The article notes a California court ruling that the Mariposa wealth title passed from Mexico to the United States and then to Col Fremont, strengthening his claim. It describes reinforced possession and dismisses the decision as not adverse, with several Army officers arriving from St Louis and Utah reports of skirmishes, while other items cover pistol demonstrations and political notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl. Frescer
Col. Fremont
California
United States
Depredations at Prairie du Chien and River Justice
Reports from Prairie du Chien describe a gang of robbers terrorizing towns along the Mississippi. A jewelry store was looted of 20000, with arrests by citizens and a vigilante court, followed by punishments. McGregor and nearby communities are also arresting suspects as concerns rise over bandit activity moving upriver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paamim Pu Cizx
Onur Town
Wisconsin
Prairie du Chien
Mentregor
McGregor
Mississippi River
Editorial Change At Plover Z Herald
Bayr J. S. Alban retires from the editorial chair of the Plover Z Herald, succeeded by H. G. Ingersoll. The new proprietor is described as practical and likely to improve the paper. wished success to the new leadership. The rest of the text lists political names and notes on a Wisconsin press meeting, plus a remark about America’s oldest clock in Philadelphia Library claimed to date near two centuries and once owned by Oliver Cromwell.
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Queen Victoria
Canada
London Times
BAYS
Philadelphia
England
America
United States
Ber Coxvestion
Wiscosis
Wisconsin
Chistle
Congar & Day
Whitewater
Robth & UO
Eng
BOR
Roth
Frank WF. Tratt
J. I. Davis
East Water Street
Express and Railroad
New York
Boston
Philadelphi
Ailwaghee
Elmo
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Ghitewater Register
Port Snelling
Chappell Investigation
Prussia
Marning
Lecomtion
Bes
Utah
St. Louis
Smith
Harvey
Formson
McCrea
Chapman
Humphrey
Pleasanton
Leavenworth Ledger
Anderson
Aworugn
Laren Beront
Leavenworth Herald
Ist Prox
Express
Little
Osage
Lesvenworth
Tuar
Preto
Travis
Morgan James
Utica
N.Y
Louisville Courier
Colfax
Indiana
Horace F’. Glark
Snally
Dudley A. Tyng
FE. D. Neff
Calumet
Lake
Winnebago
Fond du Lac
Sipe Village
Bey
Pump
Prairie du Cluen
Canizonatareus
San Francisco Datty Bulletin
G. J. Prancis
Costey Marsn
Fuller
Michigan
Caloma Republican
Ree
Balé River
Lel River
Russian River
Reginy
Tue DuBay
John B. DuBay
Reynolds
Madison Journal
Louis Napoleon
Wall Street
Orsius
Hoboken
N. J
Reg
Shasta
Cal
Jane Wines
Minos
Thomas Wines
Kixsant
A. F. Pratt
Waukesha Repub
Lane
Free States
Methodist Book Concern
Masten Annester
T. Lean
Doughs
Messra
Adrian
Horace E. Clark
John G. Davis
Thos
Board of Managers of the Alleghany
County Agricultural Society
Bep Tuckerman
Fall
Baker
Haye
Bolles
Smith & Go
South Water Street
Chicsgo
West
Ule
Higs
Potibus
Etail Market Register Office
Salow WY
Milwaukee
Seldon
Jfoolland
Sanford
Moxketter
Uotele
Arocerx
Dgontieman
DeGrath
Noiperson
Jeney
Mark Grepg
Marshall Street
N. B
Woon
KesvorArive
G. J. Wood
Esa
Creimbie, Francis & Co
Main Street
Naud
Crombin, Francis & Co
Busine Roying
Omee
Commonwealth Buildings
Tshr
C. Montague
Cutler
AVING
E. S
W. Cole
Yao
Andes
Canvarse
Converse & Tanner
J . Whitewater
United
States
Patemtet
Saaceribo
Balt
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