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Newspaper

Alton Spectator

Location

Alton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1838

Page

4

Stephenson defalcation dispute letter to Illinois voters

The document presents J W Stephenson proclaiming his innocence of defalcation in public funds and detailing a wary examination by his securities. It describes postwar accounts with the government, credits, and a complex balance dispute with the Treasury, asserting readiness to repay and requesting public verdict of acquittal.

Illinois J. W. Stephenson Col Stepenson Col Stephenson Col. Stephenson Jena Stephenson the ‘Treasury Levi Woodbury Secretary of the Treasury Hitchcock St Louw Gatena Treasury Washington Civ E. A. Hithcock R. Myoung Missouri Bank Ballance Weber Wasirsatos City the Treasurys the Land Office Judge Young Capt. Hitchcock Bostwick Vandala G.S. Wightd Daniel Wann Tugerty Hanes House of Representativea Ostan

Perjury Trials Reach High Court Involving Bank Officials

A dramatic financial crime case unfolds as a grand jury returns against Picker Preree and Joseph A. Dewes, cashier of a major bank, for wilful perjury. The proceedings implicate political and personal duty as authorities prepare to pursue charges. The era reports large shipments and insurance linked to transatlantic trade, including packets Mediator and others, amid tense publication notes. A romantic aside concludes with a bashful lover and a dismissive reply about taking a hair, echoing a quirk of the era.

Maur Rp Picker Commercoil Bankoend Joeph A.dews Sipe Bank Warruds

Outrage Aboard Steamer Pawnee Ends in Hanging of Suspect

On a New Orleans to port voyage the second cook Thomas Turvin, a free Black man, was seized by deck passengers after allegedly abusing a deaf and dumb girl. He was tied and hurled overboard as the ship neared the shore, with Captain Dunmica ready to surrender him to authorities. Passengers later reported the incident to the Louisiana officers.

Pawnee Liberty New Orleans Thomas Turvin Turvin Uus Dunmica Ian Officers of Justice Lous Tiis Dumica Druff T. Lous Lulletin

Balloon Explosion Injures Workers At Louisville Event

An early balloon ascent in Louisville ended in a catastrophic gas ignition. Four men were badly burned while inflating the balloon, with one worker possibly fatally injured. Clayton suffered minor injuries as did several others. the incident caused substantial material loss and prompted public sympathy.

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Administrator's Notice for Henry Vincent Estate

The administrator of the Henry Vincent estate will apply for a final settlement at the Madison county Probate Office on the first Monday in July 1838. All interested parties are urged to attend and all persons owing the estate should come forward. Edwiaville, April 28, 1838.

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List of Letters Remaining in the Alton Post Office 1838

Alton Illinois postal list shows many names awaiting letters including Austin Ashby Andrews Alexander Anderson Ames Aldrich Allen Aaberry Aught etc. The notice explains letters not claimed may be advertised or removed after the given date in April 1838. Names include Geo W Aldrich John Allen Isabella Hewland Caroline Hale Henry Alwood Joel Jones J B Johnson James Johnston Maher Parker Simon etc.

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Local Notice Fragments Mention City Figure and Names

Fragmentary OCR cites Rev Me Earley and Elizabeth Lar in a local notice. Details are unclear but reference public or community matters in the city. Further readable context is needed to confirm event and exact actions.

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