The Post Office Robbery and Public Confidence
A Wahine Bree report recounts a young man employed at the Post Office who stole letters and money. He confessed, was held to bail of $6,000, fled, and is at large. the piece condemns lenient Post Office administration and laments citizens’ losses while noting government gains from crime. The editor insists restitution remains uncertain and urges stronger safeguards.
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Soit
Virginia
Jettere
Liv
Orsys
Bia Bai
Dha
Boxton
Jamasca Pond
Wan
Anyntha Lede
Thenigh Eli Wig
A Story of a Jack Knife and a Squire's Fall
A longstanding tale from 1786 recounts a man in Muine who owned a jack knife and grew wealthy through trade, then squandered his fortune on real estate and indulgence. His children suffered poverty and dissipation, and the last family member died in a barn after a drunken sleep. The tale closes with a moral on fortune and folly. Additionally, Fr. Franklin Langley of Norfolk, Va, was swindled out of 1200 dollars by a town girl in New York, while other brief items note a murder in New Providence and a man named Mads Jor who claimed large egg and feather yields at lakeside fronts.
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G Yoush
Muine
West Iadia
Joswort
Alo
New York
Franklin Langley
Norfolk
California
Han Bean
Jersey City
Lut
Dupe
Hue
Manter
Clerkaville
Twalva
Etry
Sud
Washburne brothers in Congress and family noted
The Washburne brothers Israel Cadwalder and Elihu, all prominent Republicans, are praised for their congressional service from Maine Wisconsin and Illinois. A Baltimore to Philadelphia railroad accident severely injured a man, and fires and railroad progress across York County are reported alongside notable local deaths and crimes. The piece highlights political lineage, industrial development, personal tragedy, and a major local business failure affecting the community.
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Washburnes
Congress
Sar Brothers
Israel
Tifge
Maing
Israel Washburn
Cadwalider C. Washburne
Wisconsin
Myo
Elihu
Tliinoig
Nember Fiyt
Torutii
Estactute
Morinona politics and Utah expedition discussed
A lengthy editorial commentary argues for immediate federal action against Mormon settlements in Utah. It praises regular army strength, predicts Little Lake City and Utah Territory surrender without resistance, and predicts dispersion of Mormon leaders. It mocks Morwynism and contemplates British possessions and European influences. An extraordinary incident reports a hotel visit by quarried couples where a baby is born during a stop in Lith Falls.
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Utah
Washington
Cnuprese
Karpue
Elaewhora
Salt Lake
Kanste
Brighay Young
Wis
Ciay
Ontins
Utab
Young End Kinball
Sindwich Tylouda
Mavidlo
New York
Morinona
Great Britain
Qorange
Patterson
Lith Falls
Io i. Vesna Heronry
Morey
Santa Fe
Fort Scott
Bull Lake City
Trsina
Ander
Mercy
Teoine
Col. Johnson
Ezbo
Terrible accident near Davenport leaves man paralyzed
Aman mani Gtrager, near Davenport Inn, was cutting a heavy limb from a prostrated tree when it struck his neck, the limb penetrated his spine causing a total paralysis. He freed himself with a lever and crawled a quarter mile to view the house, enduring extreme pain and loss of mobility.
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Davenport
Inn
Bimaaf
A Happy Editor and Texas Plantation Glimpse
A letter from George W. Kendall, formerly of New Orleans, now in Texas, praises frontier living. He lists a vast plantation with 3000 sheep, many cows and horses, and a self reliant mood. He jokes about politics, asks for opinions, and notes tobacco, bourbon, and warm pipes as comforts.
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George W. Kendall
New Qreana Piesgnne
Texas
Takang
Duns
Walker
Adams Sentinel News Briefs on Lectures and Local Finances
Local notices describe debts and demand prompt payment to cover heavy bills. Lectures by Prof. Sweevee and Davin Winns draw interest for M. C. Association and German church audiences. Weather notes mention frost, cold days, and rising concern over January frost.
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Rev
R. 8. Qurke
Handsome Present From Hunterstowe Church to Pastor
The Hunterstowe Presbyterian Church presents to Rev. Me Wanner a costly bug form of appreciation for faithful pastoral service. The Bank of Gettysburg resumes special payments as management notes changing times and confidence. Senator Sivann of New York delivers a Kansas speech on slavery, arguing shifts in balance and government policy. Louisiana lawmakers authorize a company to import 2,500 enslaved Africans indentured for fifteen years. Massachusetts amends constitution to require two years residence after naturalization for voting. Frontier forts to be vacated leaving Texas and Arkansas border undefended. A bill to enable Governor to impose the death penalty or perpetual imprisonment passes House and awaits Senate.
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Hunterstowe
Horrific Philadelphia Fire Kills Two Elderly Women
An elderly Quaker pair Dorothea and Sheaina Davis aged 86 and 92 perished in a Philadelphia home blaze at No 18 Ninth Thirteenth Street. One attendant saved, the other unable to speak after trying to smother the fire sparked by a handkerchief. The catastrophe occurred as flames spread rapidly from a bed and stove, with neighbors aiding and a water dash hastening the extinguishment amid a scene of horror.
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Philadelphia
Dorothea
Sheaina Davis
Ninth ‘Thirteenth
Dornthea
Bursangh
Delaware Country
Philadelpha
Republican Convention at Herr's Hotel in Trarvisburg
Delegates from Philadelphia and interior counties met at Herr's Hotel Trarvisburg on Monday the 22d of February to organize the Republican party in Pennsylvania. The meeting elected Joan Apane Misnen as Chairman and Gen. 3 King as Secretary and adopted resolutions urging a state united convention to support abolitionist aims and opposing the Kansas slavery policy, with publication across friendly journals. The piece also notes Democratic conventions, a court martial, and a solar eclipse forecast.
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Phladdelphia
Interior
Herr’s Hotel
Trarvisburg
Bobrairy
Republican Party
Pennsylvania
Joan Apane Misnen
Wsq
Dauphin County
King
Cambria County
Waternas
Kansas
Lemuel Todd
Ghatimaia
Barrisburg
Storms, ship arrivals, and turmoil hit California and rails
California endured a three day storm with great damage while reports from the coast tell of emigration pressure and Mormon movement. New York notes the steamship Moses Taylor arriving with Pacific mails and treasure as markets overstocked. San Francisco fears, local killings, suicides, and a fatal hotel fire ripple through the state alongside reports of conflicts with Mormons and army enforcements at Mohave and San Bernardino.
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California
Sliforo‘s
Cotes
South America
New York
Moses Taylor
Pacific Mails
Treanure
Califorenia
Morey
San Francisco
Galit
San Diego
Etman
Tos Angeles County
Tose
San Pram
Eisco
Mohave River
Sam Hernarding
Bean
San Hernarding
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York County
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Memphis (Tenn
Big Mother
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Bar'Benator Hammond
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Wedarster
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Ehwiga
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England
Adams Sentinel
Gettysburg
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Bank of Gettysburg
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