When was it published?

May 13, 1860 in Daily National Democrat

Domestic News May 13, 1860

Daily National Democrat

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Superintendent Kennedy, United States Marshals

Q: What keywords are associated?

Census, Circulars, Superintendent Kennedy, United States Marshals, June 1, October 1, Confidentiality

Marysville, Yuba County, California

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What is this article about?

Superintendent Kennedy issued detailed circulars and specimen schedules to all US Marshals for the upcoming census, to be distributed nationwide for simultaneous start on June 1, with returns due by October 1. Strict confidentiality orders prevent sharing results with individuals or the press.

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The Census.—Circulars of instructions for taking the census have been issued by Superintendent Kennedy to all the United States Marshals. They are very full, and are accompanied by specimen schedules for making the returns in a uniform manner. These circulars will be thoroughly distributed by the several Marshals to their subordinates in every section of every State and Territory in the Union, so that the work can commence simultaneously on the 1st day of June next. It is expected that complete returns will be made previous to the 1st of October next. The Marshals are instructed to give their subordinates strict orders not to communicate the result of their labors to any individual for private uses nor to the press for publication.

What sub-type of article is it?

Census Preparation

What keywords are associated?

Census Circulars Superintendent Kennedy United States Marshals June 1 October 1 Confidentiality

What entities or persons were involved?

Superintendent Kennedy United States Marshals

Where did it happen?

United States

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

United States

Event Date

Commencing 1st Day Of June Next, Returns By 1st Of October Next

Key Persons

Superintendent Kennedy United States Marshals

Outcome

census enumeration to start simultaneously nationwide on june 1 with complete returns expected by october 1; strict confidentiality enforced against sharing results privately or with press.

Event Details

Circulars of instructions for taking the census, accompanied by specimen schedules for uniform returns, issued by Superintendent Kennedy to all United States Marshals. Marshals to distribute to subordinates in every State and Territory for simultaneous commencement on June 1 next. Subordinates ordered not to communicate results to individuals or press.