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Newspaper

Alton Spectator

Location

Alton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1838

Page

3

Political notices and appointments from distant states

The notice lists multiple candidate announcements for Madison county during the upcoming August election including James W. Stephenson and Isaac Paix for representative roles, U F Linder and others for legislature and county offices, plus sheriff and coroner races. It also covers postmaster appointments in Batavia New York Pensacola Florida Toledo Ohio and Alton Illinois as well as banking and transport developments and a balloon accident in Kentucky.

Roberi Suitu Madison County Isaac Paiix Senate William Seaver Batavia N. York Hanson Kelly Pensacola Florida Emery D. Porter Toledo Ohio Nathaniel Buckmaster Alton Illinois

Lincoln and Austin clash over blasphemy case ruling

The prosecutor Lincoln leads Abner Knee land's blasphemy case with Attorney General Mr. Austin arguing for exemplary punishment. Austin claims Knee land is punished for publishing opinions not opinions themselves, prompting debate on free expression. Also notes Sirius and Great Western arrivals and Gov. Marcy's eight million dollar bank aid proposal.

Lincoln Abner Kneeland Austin Boston

Perjury verdict hits Lafay ette Bank cashier Jostan Dunnam

A jury convicts Jostan Dunnam of Lafay ette Bank Boston of perjury for false returns. The paper notes the Stephenson defaulter column from Friends of James Stephenson and signals a Democratic push to replace him with another governor candidate.

Jostan Dunnam Lafayette Bank Boston

Steam Boat Accidents and Miscellany From The St Louis Republican

The Ororoca steam boat near Poriceton on the Mississippi blew up in the morning, with many passengers killed or injured and some swept away by the storm. Eusan North of Figg & North is among the victims. A steamboat fire atay burst its boiler, killing one and severely wounding another. The New York Express reports spring specie receipts at 7,504,000 dollars. Selden Branerd in Boston received 1,000 dollars for lottery offenses. Circulars indicate Marcel fet as a candidate for Congress with a contested race between John Hagan Way and John Reynolds. odds favor Ran ger continued popularity.

Ororoca Poriceton Missisippi Corl Uhein Eusan North Figg & North Atay Cumin Mhels Alton Kaskaskia Urs City St. Louis Ferry Mississippi Himeis Bernie Wil St Lews St. Fours Sal My Wetmore St Louis Legislaure Board of Managers W Snyder Cataogue Moselle Perin Lousville Fulton Alohbet Barr Wilson Hughey W OP Hughes Pearl St. House Powers Lowieville Drother M Weson McGraw Notheing Louis Republican Express Mail Cincinnati Gazette Sen Perrin Turse Cusweil Chamber Davies E.D. Mansfield Req

Trial of Blasphemy in Boston Delays Sentence a Week

The case of Aener Knemann, a materialist, in Boston marks the first U S blasphemy trial of its kind. The jury twice failed to reach agreement. The sentence was postponed to separate him from his wife, amid debate over religious expression and free worship.

Aener Knemann Boston United States Universalists Boston Advocate

Infidel punishment debate and court actions in Massachusetts

A mid 19th century column discusses blasphemy laws and a man jailed over a comma in a sentence, condemning infidelity and religious enforcement while reflecting on judicial decisions. The piece links broader legal battles to a Boston paper excerpt and includes notes on local elections and congressional candidates.

Breese Candidate Rumors Reported by Commutes

A letter at press time notes an attempt to present Judge Breese as a congressional candidate. It states little about his prospects or the claims and says the publication is at a respectable committee’s request with no further comment.

Judge Breese Congress

Electoral results and local offices hold vary across wards

The report notes majorities for Clark and Riker in various wards, with ten wards supporting an Independent Treasury and several wards electing Democratic Assessors. It also recalls prior White majority on the Board of Assessors and a noted eight ward Alderman selection by a five‑vote margin.

Varian

Most Awful Steamboat Accident Moselle Disaster

An 1838 eyewitness report from Cincinnati describes the Moselle steamboat explosion near Fulton with at least 150 dead and 200 aboard. Captain Perrin died. many missing or wounded, families torn apart, a public meeting held for relief.

Passengers Listed on the Afosele Shipped from Pittsburgh

A clerk’s receiving book from the river near Mill Creek yields a long list of deck passengers shipped on board the Afosele at Pittsburgh. Names include Jon, Michael, Kennedy, ONeil, Kennedy and wife, and many families bound toward St. Louis Evansville and beyond. The death of a crew member from the Mo nebb is noted, and clerks' fates are discussed amid scattered slips.

Jon Beaver Eva Joan Pod Deck Michael Kerishael Kenned Frederick Dwigit Springfield Maes John Patman Cantonea Davis Jones Bemick Hurst A. Burn Ferris Lawrenceburg Pat. Fouller Susan Fottler J Cadwell Wheeling Ya. Fottt Ely Fottier T. O'Neil New Brunswick Peter Troutman J.D. Alierton Bink John Lytle Russ Co Jas. Thompson Cumberland Ca Palmsmith Adam Weaver Ganton O. KC R. Btone Monebb Stone, Field , Meike Duckley Mill Creek Pittsburgh Plate Cincinnati Pissengers Homan O'neil Wabash Mitt Kennedy St. Louis L. K. Alcott Evansville Joe Richards John Deirne Aga Understad

Arrival of the Great Western in Fifteen Days at Bristol

Excitement rose as rumors confirmed the steam packet Great Western from Bristol neared. Crowds thronged the Battery and South Street to witness the arrival, with cannons, cheers, and a festive mood as the ship entered the river and prepared to dock at Pike Slip.

Great Western Bristol Grestag Essha England America Union Chen Ward Sirius Newhyork Liverpool Fmm Bristov Gravesend

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Neweima James W. Stephenson Jo Davies County John S.S. Hacker Union County John Reynolds Samuel C. Pierce U. F. Linder Madison General Assembly Hansanin L. Dowery Bassius Wuesten Joan C. Duoorr E. Henrineren Mr. Huntington Nathaniel Racemaster Joan B. Homprey Joan P. Kennery Isaac M.krw Baltimore Ww. H. Mareiort Senate of the United States House Stire For NewYork Nsw New York Post Office Department Praine du Chien Ill Clarksville Louisiana Haannibal Quincy Galena du Buque Cassville Upper Geo. Kimball WW. S. Gilman A. B. Raff Norfolk Bank Roxbury Massachusetts Joamx Jacos Astor Loco Fuco New York City Scott Wise, Everett Dir Clayton Lawsville Sutherland New South Wales Cork Ireland Gov Marcy Javzs W. Stepurvsov Wm. L. May Sangamon Stephenson The New York Express Selden Branerd Kneeland Hin Koeel Rison Universai Lsts Univiversalista Orton Franklin and Lafayette Cogneil Su Uner Qprigue Thursdiy Carlyle Sydney Breese Breese Second Judgeta Alves Henry Scop Rosert EL DU Piouse William Collier Franklin Slivly John Scopit Thomas B. Apflick Clabaugel Elias S. Dennis Martin House of Reprees Resoratives City of Washington Clark Vanatiker Randy Clarks Majover Variaa Riker Clark Louisville Anais'ts Bahis Phenirt Taylort Wooduulit Bensont Potter Hall Sparks Smithy Andersont Nelit Croliust Franklin Carnle Deforestt Bares Potter Spear Snedecor L Bell Coffinbough Valentine Sherman Sidell Tappen Mead Id Taort Buntingt Lawrencet Graham Ft Tierp Cox Palmer Bleeker Crooke Morrill Guoin Livingston Sears Cnd Oakley Willist Connort Chamberlain Vandervoort Talluager Campbell Holly Cincinnati Whig Elyah North W. Parker Mary B. Furman Middleton O. Job Jones London Co B. Mitchell Barkspor Cin Erin J. Chapman T. C. Powell H. B. Caney James Barnch Ralls County Calvin R. Stone Sheenabury Mass Jas. Douglas Fort Madison T. J. Williams Henry Stokes Holly Dillon J. Madden Robert Watt E. Dunn James B. McFarland Knoxco O. Misa Dunham Mrs Wmn H. Inskep St. Clairsville U.S Army Geo Kramer War Parker Dr Welley US Army Joseph Swift Buffalo N.Y Joseph Fotler Bosta Filbin Fouler Greke Fotler Jacob Fotler Jacob Baver Ae John Beaver Laver Beaver Mary Beaver Joseph Eva Beaver Peter Trotman Michael Kennedy Tho Watt Derk Hand Armstrong White Patton Portland S. Post J. Fewig Angelica Higbee K. Raymond Clisé John Erdig John Scisa J Center Licking Co O F.M Tobin Lawrenesbaugh K. G. Kramer Robi. Gibson James Gibson Louisvile Jasper Haner Caiucu W. B. Parker Gates Franklin Co O. J. Craéz Ill —Thompson Cinciffhati J. C. Richardson Holden Masen
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