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Newspaper
Alton Spectator
Location
Alton, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1838
Page
3
A fragment describes a group fleeing Abders and arriving from Gerasia. They feast on local frogs so effectively that within a week no frogs remain to croak in Abdera, signaling a dramatic ecological note before a continuation.
The notice lists several candidates for Madison county in the upcoming August legislative election including Rostat Swirn for represent Madison in the next Legislature and William FE Sara for the same seat. Also named are Arastrus Wueewer and Jouy C. Doeorr for County Commissioner, EK Hawtington for the Legislature, Nathaniel Bnokmaster for Sheriff, and John B. Hompsey for Coroner. The Boston Bank resumes specie payments along with Providence R I and Philadelphia Banks agreeing to resume payments for notes under one dollar.
A bill to charter a State Bank in Michigan was rejected in the House by 33 votes in favor and 17 against, falling short of the two thirds required for chartering an institution.
The piece questions a $100,000 congressional grant to Fulton heirs, argues against rewarding heirs for a father’s service, and criticizes welfare for dependents. It contrasts this with a warning about idleness and calls government a guardian against robberies while preserving liberty and frugality.
Mrs Barney of Baltimore writes to President Jackson in 1829 asking an office for her husband, claiming eight starving children and citing her father Judge Chase. The piece contrasts Samuel Chase’s patriotism with hereditary titles and notes Robert Fulton heirs asking 100000 for gentility, questioning their 23 years of inactivity since Fulton’s death.
A large Alton gathering at the Court House on May 14 condemns the Board of Aldermen for restricting licenses. A three member committee drafts resolutions arguing the ordinance violates rights, with debates on constitutional grounds and calls to repeal. The meeting also criticizes Graves Wise and Jones in a related congressional inquiry into the Graves case.
The resolution requested the Temperance Herald and other city papers publish the Heong proceedings. The meeting adjourned to Saturday evening the 26th to meet at the Court House.
Western Banner reports a devastating fire in Papucan Kentucky on Thursday the 3thst destroying Water and Cross streets west of Main. losses total 185400 with many merchants and residents ruined. brave citizens saved others properties and no lives reported.
Terrifying blaze ravaged Charleston causing vast destruction across multiple streets and sections. The narrative outlines the spread from early alarms to the rapid engulfment of residences along Beresford and Meeting streets, with significant damage to properties on East Bay and adjacent areas amid drought conditions and powerful winds.
A massive fire swept through Charleston causing widespread destruction. Many houses along Beresford Swinton's Lane and Market Street burned. the New Masonic Hall and the Romana Catholic Chapel were consumed. Estimates put damages at two to three million dollars with up to a thousand buildings destroyed and several deaths.
The Portland Advertiser reports a novel case in the Municipal Court, State vs Winslow C. Collins and Sophronia N. Philbrook. A justice of the peace was summoned to perform a marriage ceremony at the bridegroom’s home after a friend lured the couple into separate rooms for the match.
A forged marriage certificate, written by an unknown clerk, was used to wed a couple. The city clerk exposed the fraud, a judge bound over Collins for forgery, and the bride faced fear of annulment while bail was set at $100. Spectators debated the marriage’s validity as the couple remained together.
Mr Moses Jones was buried under sand in a deep well near Quincy yanked free after twenty seven hours of peril. Citizens led by Thomas Goodwyn Capt Heans and Chas Chaplin conducted a tireless rescue through two nights amid rain. Jones survived and is recovering as the town praised the rescuers and unified effort.
The Cleveland Herald notes a claimed periodic rise and fall of Lake Erie seen by old southern shore residents. If higher waters and recurring ebb are proven, Black Rock pier’s influence would be disproven as a permanent, stationary cause.
A historical column notes rising Lake waters and a dry season while describing 19th century interest in phrenology and spiritualist lectures. The piece critiques popular lecturers from Paris to Boston, predicting a clash with professors and preachers who challenge the movement's originality.
In a late debate Lord Melbourne denied repeal of deportation orders and argued slavery would persist until free labor outprices slave labor. He mocked Lord Brougham’s anti slavery stance while warning discussion could not curb the slave trade. The motion to delay deportations to British Guiana failed 14 to Globe.
The piece reports mixed editorial reaction to a letter linked to Mr. Biddle. The American of New York condemns the prophecies and advocates against the fiscal stance. The Journal of Commerce praises the letter for merchants’ resolve. The Commercial stays silent. Courier and Star praise, Express omits approval, Master Brookes stays silent, Richie decries it. Ohio and Kentucky Journal mention reactions.
A Journal of Commerce excerpt lists American stocks held in Europe, mainly England, detailing state and city holdings and notable bonds. The piece shifts to a sketch of Vermont Governor Chittenden rising to power, then recounts a tavern interaction with a guest demanding homage from the governor as landlord.
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