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Newspaper

Alton Spectator

Location

Alton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1838

Page

2

Local Candidates Named for Charter Election Roles

Voters are urged to support candidates for City Registrar Treasurer Street Commissioner and City Recording at the upcoming Charter election. Prominent mentions include James E Gist er Samuel Bird Mark Pierson Timothy Terrell and J James EF Sragn with endorsements noted from various readers.

Hesasy Iy Iaue Samuel Bird Ma. Hasseiy Mark Pierson Timothy Terrell Cty Register Entroa Jastes

Returns show Reynolds lead in multiple counties in district races

The report details John Reynolds leading in nine counties by about 223 votes over rival Jigin Jigia with seven counties remaining. It notes Democratic candidates for governor and lieutenant governor trailing and Douglass moving toward a stronger showing in the third district. The piece also mentions election aftermath and public reactions in Uns city and ongoing county returns.

Cas Distro John Reynolds Dem Jigia Anderson Soe Rnor Reynolda

Clinton and Jefferson House Gains Shape Democratic Senate Majority

Early returns suggest Democrats win a Senate by three votes with Whigs gaining Fayette and Clinton, Jefferson, Pike districts. House returns unclear but favor the Administration. Carline and Anderson likely elected governor and lieutenant governor by narrow margins. Asenolia Cassy and Douglass named as elected Congressmen. Democratic control seems forming.

Sue Koryiter Ktr Clinton Jefferson Hamilton Pike Erom Putnam House Inoour Carline Ande Een Dou Ericti Fran Asenolia, Cassy An Douglass Senate House of Representatives

Madison County official returns list of elected officials

The document reports Madison County election results with names and vote counts for governor lieutenant governor congress senate and sheriff positions. It lists multiple candidates such as Edwards, Hogan, Reynolds, Churchill, Griggs, Smith, Adams, Coroner Randle and others with varying vote totals and indicators of victories.

Edwards Carin Ger. Davidson Inderson Congress Hogan Reynolds Senage Churchill Pieree Sy Griggs Otwells G. Smith R Smith Lawrence Sheriff Adams Buckmas Randle Handley Iddit- Commus Arthur Waddle Frost

Explosion Triggers Village Turmoil and Arrests

Fragments describe a blast causing chaos in a village with many windows blown out and widespread damage. Several youths are jailed on suspicion as trials loom, with ongoing mischief such as nighttime cannon fire and possible magazine arson.

Pritsteld Villez

The Mockery of Justice in Local Trials

A distressed critique denounces juries and trial fees as corrupting the legal system. The author claims excessive costs and procedures foster excitement, idleness, beggary, and a sham administration of justice.

Vesuvius Echoes and Postal Notices Across 19th Century Ports

A jumble of late Foreign papers describes a vivid stage depiction of Vesuvius at Laspton with eruptive theater effects and a distant view of Naples. The article also notes U S Navy plans, a Velasco sale, property thefts in New Orleans, Niagara Falls traveler critique, and various court notices and advertisements from Alton and New Orleans.

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