Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

Alton Spectator in Alton, Illinois

We have 16,530,671 pages in Illinois

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Alton Spectator

Location

Alton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1838

Page

1

Illinois official defalcation case and examination

The document presents Col. Stephenson’s defense regarding charges of defalcation in public funds. Securities report a thorough review showing no default and explain balances, vouchers, and payments, with statements of health delaying final settlement and assurances of intent to pay due amounts.

Illinois J. W. Stephenson Mresourr Bank Treasury Weber Wasirsatos City Secretary of the Treasury the Land Office Bostwick Col. Stephenson Vandalia Tuume G. S& Wight H Oh. Gear Daniel Wann

Perjury and political duty cited in court case

Reports allege willful perjury linked to Parker Ho Wkes and Josephsiewe with Warrants issued against them as President Pierce leads committees on public safety. The New York Times notes large specie movements from Liverpool and Vera Cruz via Pantera and Mirza toward New York, with insurance arrangements on the Mediator. A verse aside ends with a bashful lover’s plea.

Alef Tate Gersed Parker Ho Gomme Recoil Baohsend Josephsiewe Fine Bank Warruds Pierce New York Mondaf George Washington Liverpool Vera Cruz Mirza St. Croix Mediator London

Outrage Aboard Steamer Pawnee Ends in Lynching

On a New Orleans to port voyage the deck passengers seized second cook Thomas Turvin a free Black man tied his hands and threw him overboard after accusing him of assaulting a deaf mute girl among German emigrants. A skiff pursued but Turvin sank. Captain Dumica attempted to intervene but the deed occurred as the boat neared shore. Druff among others held in custody.

Pawnee Liberty New Orleans Thomas ‘Turvin Pawneé Turvin Hus Dunnica Lan Officers of Justice Iean Cil Dumica Himeef Iis Druff T. Lous Lulletin

Balloon Explosion in Louisville Destroys Balloon

A Louisville balloon ascent by Clayton ended in a severe fire when gas ignited during inflation. Four men were badly burned, one feared seriously, and Clayton's own losses are compensable. The blast damaged the water vessel used to produce gas, with witnesses noting flames and a cannon-like roar. Clayton regrets the suffering of his workers and awaits public support.

Clayton Louisville Mowlay Totsville Shinder Urunider Titaniater

Administrator's Notice of Final Settlement in Illinois

Administrator Henry Vincent, deceased, will apply to the probate office in Madison County Illinois for a final settlement of the estate on the first Monday in July 1838. All interested persons are invited to attend and any debts owed to the estate should be settled. Edwaniaville April 1838.

Porlund Henry Vincent Madison County Ilinois Griball T. Erastub Edwaniaville

Farley Revival Sparks Citywide Attention

In the city a revival led by Rev. Mr. Farley drew residents to evening services at Brane oo kre and other local venues. Elizabeth and Lar were reported among attendees, with organizers urging continued participation.

Farley Llizabet

Advertised Letters Remaining at Alton Post Office 1838

A list of names of people with letters remaining in the Alton post office as of early April 1838. Inquiries may be made. unclaimed letters may be removed or readvertised. Names include Atherson Austin Ashby Andrews Alexander Anderson Ames Aldrich Allen Aaberry Aught Beard etc.

Alton A Atherson S Austin Ashby Stephen Andrews John C Alexander Harri Anderson J Rames Geo W Aldrich P D Ames John F Allen J P Aaberry Reed Santen Atehson Joha

Also Mentioned on This Page

Col Stepenson Col Stephenson Treasury Department Levi Woodbury the Treasury T Hitchcock St Louis Gatena Hines Washington Civ E. A. Hethcock Stephenson Young Capt. Hitchcock Bank of Wa Norfolk Bank of Missouri Sthern Literary Messenger Aovick Espitors Cdaing Demosthenes Chivul- Tv Alwys Delis Noone Hellas Noahs Persia Martin Dich Turkey Russia Bas Ayadres Arnots Mr. Arnot Uarry Sinocran Tia Eapley Trinda Porcid Vlaeyve Tim Toek Jorg & Hough Providence Ange Demen William Rusia Merul Gbveromenata Nya Ironsl Maner House of Representativea WVOV Ostun Cdra Apri Baronet Thos Burra Nancy Mre Beazley Willia Brathey Butler David Buckles John Barker J Brown Isaac Beman Bainona Battey Isaac S$ Barret James Bosworth Smnit Black Thos Burt James R Brush J B Cap Bancroft Ignac Burbank Beekman G T Burnap Jos Barker Charles Bailey Eminor C Cantwell Peter Carter Munson Clark Cochinham Carroll Corbiera Churehill Hornobben Colby Mre Clark Geo Carrichael T Carpenter James Cady CH Clifford Hos Coaluan P Conner Mary Cuter Anos Conlee Chas John Conrad Davis Kevan Dunn Davis Denham Duncan Wodson Dav Dobbins Thos Etho T Mirs Emerson Rich Esthan Albert Evans Isabellz Elmoore Ged R Davis John C Esty Jas F Eaton Thos F Farher Gerry Reuben Gocher Cephy Gillham Isaac Green Addison Guham Marcus Giham Miss Gordon & Co Green Joho H Hurley Joho Hook Airy Hamilton Hallowell Harrison Henderson O N Hamilton Jas Hodges Elisabe Headnek Jacob Huddleston John Harrison Isabella Miss Hewland Caroline Mrs Hale Albert Rev Hay Edmond Hackney Hartwell Lawrence Gc Hamilton Saml Tey Ite Jenison Joel Jones Jones Johnson Jaquith Joseph Charles Johnson Jas Johnston Mau Miss KK Kidder Amos Keopple Solomon L Lincoln Jr Lurton Lawrence John Lurton Mordig Ligueer Leonard S J Lovel Isaic Lincoln S Lafleur Leverett Warren Loving John M Manville Judson Ranes Aero Kitner Edward Kant Way Sussell John Robbins Stacy John 2 Stout Steffey Lewis Smith Olive Shirreff C H Smith Mr Beaver H Smith Jacob Stocton H R Scarritt N Smith Clinton Sage Ms Sage Smith Edward Scarrett Lovinia Miss Smith Robert Songlon A Tolman Daniel Thompson R Thomas Taylor & H White John Wright Polly Ira Wilson SS Watson Esm Wolf Bathra Mrs Woods William Walker Johnson Walter W Walker John R Williass C G Watson Sam Bruner Athod Tallorse David Galena Anata Hawley, Page & Nuit Umlad We Hawley Taytor Taylor AYLOR Méverstreet Charles Buckets Taylor, Davis & Mail Copertnership Linder U. F Lin Dee Keating Altoh Flenter Mle New Franklin Rail Sr St.louis T. 8. Brooks Euthi O Altgin and Vicinity Hasxsinsox Eek Hawley, Pades Es Dune Havana Domingo Mackeryl Turks Island
Search Courier

Search the Alton Spectator Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Alton Spectator?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication