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Newspaper

Alton Spectator

Location

Alton, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1838

Page

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Great Western Guests Toasts on East River Vessel

Reported from The Journal of Commerce the Great Western steam packet hosted a large reception anchored near Judd’s Wharf. Lieut Hovken and Richard Irvin led toasts with Alderman Hoxie and Captain Stringham praised by British and American dignitaries, Cherokees chief John Ridge spoke on friendship, and Webster and others commented on steam's promise before cold interrupted further remarks.

Great Western Journal of Commerce Hovken Richard Irvin Corporation Judd's Wharf Gapt Hoxie Vitoria Regina Buchanan United States Hosken New York Stringham Duer Columbia College Pisa England Miastasippi Michigan Gov Mason Ragland Euylind West Merc Webster Bradiah Shankar H. Maxwell John Ridge Prin Pal Atlantic Thia Rocky Mountains Iberty City of Isaac Bellrose Ad

The First Essay of the French Guillotine and Other Anecdotes

A compilation of historical and literary excerpts on execution devices paralleled by reflections on courage and satire. It cites the French guillotine and a sheep, historic dog bravery, British character, punning, and various classical references with brief, pointed anecdotes.

Marius Whitaker America Lord Chesterfield

Quotes on Charity Appetite and Truth in Early Writings

A compilation of fragmented aphorisms and bookish lines. It includes Paley on poverty and appetite, Milton on charity, a call to avoid doubt without progress, a note on ridicule not proving falsehood, a Louisiana image tied to flood, a warning against flattery, a proverb on happiness and death, and a takedown of ill will.

John Milton Louisiana North America

Marital Misalliance and Rural Gossip from Harrisburg Borough

A local marriage ends in abandonment hours after the ceremony. Jacob Miter, 70, wed Mary Siemens, 21, both of the borough, but the bride left him with about 70 dollars in goods. The item is followed by brief notes on crime and politics including indictments and party conflict.

Kline Our Place Jacob Miter Mary Siemens Harrisburg Chronicle

Mrs ANN COPELAND dies after short illness funeral Friday

In this city after a short illness Mrs ANN COPELAND wife of Mr Lewes WeLinvagneER, funeral set for Friday afternoon at 4 o clock from his rest on State street.

Ann Copeland Lewes Welinvagneer Fam Ts Ae State Street

Married in St Louis by Rev Farley at City Hall

On May 7 in St Louis a marriage was performed by Rev Farley. William Pope, Esq. married Eliza Douglass of Lens to Mary, daughter of Col John Johns, in a ceremony with Rev Mr Lute and others present.

St. Touts NHK EAGLE Rey Loris St. Louis Alton Louis Taylor VI8 McAfee Brandett John Coop Carita Nvn Reuben Gouldman Mesars, Tousry & Micuanz Liberty St. Loui Brandeth Ally Sarre Thomas Hestes Messra Toisex & Micmarn Dr. Brandeth Geo. Daughertyr Messrs Tousxy Micwarz

Wholesale price list with varied commodities and units

A dense listing of prices for goods such as beef, pork, mackerel, flour, corn meal, and produce. The article presents per unit costs in barrels, bushels, and pounds, including goods like tallow feathers sugar and butter with regional references and mixed spellings.

Rem Bersuumr Havana Sault Liverpool

Sam Shivka letters to Frontier Journal discuss banks and hard times

The writer Samuel argues against federal bank expansion and urges self-reliance, claiming real wealth comes from producers. He contends government manipulation is to blame for economic distress and urges farmers to work the land, suggesting markets and wages follow from honest labor.

The Frontier Journal Times Ben Federal Party Tyter Asoe Tfnes Folke Samuel

Names in historical list surface amid scattered letters

A garbled OCR of a historical page shows a long stream of personal names and initials, including Lincoln A jt lewene and John Lorton Mordiod Lightner, with many unclear fragments and occasional punctuation. The text appears as a disjointed roster or index lacking coherent narrative or dates.

Lincoln Lewene John Lorton Lightner Leonard Loveland Isasé Noolh Wim Fleur Leverett Warree John

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