The document summarizes four different articles from 1858 issues of the New York Times. The first article discusses the proposed Proviso in California that split politicians along North and South lines regarding the expansion of slavery. The second article talks about foreign generals criticizing American naval officers and the American public's reaction. The third details the arrival of an editor speaking about the capture of General Walker. And the fourth outlines plans to collect city bonds and losses on the stock exchange stemming from issues in London.

1. California and the Civil War By Raymond C. V.

2. Gold Rush Slavery Proviso was put forward three onths into the Mexican-Amercian civil war. Northern democrats fully supported against the southern. Although when it reached the senate it was canceled out by equal votes on both sides. This split the first sides of what will later influence the American civil war 15 years later. Even though the “natural growth” of the slave trade could not pass into the west northern politicians persisted with anit-slavery and put forward fear of “slave power”.

3. The Philosopher of Philibustering The article speaks of foreign generals speaking plainly and abusively against American Naval officers. The American people are furious because of the treatment from other countries because of either the unions youth as an independent state or its supposed ability to take control over its borders. “the simple plan, that they should take who have the power, and they should keep who they can” The Philosopher of Fillibustering. New York Times (1857-1922); Jan 7, 1858;

4. The Walker excitement at New Orleans Details the arrival of the district editor of the paper El NicaraganeseJogn Tabor. The Important news on the plat this day is the capture of general Walker. Over a thousand men stand strong after John Tabor’s inspiring speech. The Walker Excitement at New-Orleans. New York Times (1857-1922); Jan 2, 1858;

5. Commercial Affairs City Bonds are to be collected after a poor out comings in the stocks from November. Wells Fargo & Co will be the proprietor for the withdrawal. The stock exchange has lost a steep amount of profits steaming from London’s suspension of the Bank act. COMMERCIAL AFFAIRS. New York Times (1857-1922); Jan 2, 1858;