Democratic meeting protests minority treason in state government
In Steubenville Jefferson county voters gathered at the courthouse to condemn what they call treasonous acts by a Whig minority in the Ohio Legislature. The assembly adopted a preamble and resolutions, denouncing districting plans, urging loyalty to the majority, and calling for Democratic organization and county conventions. Samuel McNary presided. Beatty McFarland served as secretary.
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Ohio Legislature Crisis Sparks Treason Claim and Call to Duty
In a July session turmoil, 41 lawmakers resign from Ohio's General Assembly, halting legislative business. A statement labels the action an act of treason and urges citizens to decide the crisis, naming many representatives and outlining disrupted bills and constitutional duty.
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It Is Not Good for Man to Be Alone Opinion
A reader warns against the doctrine of marital isolation arguing that history and travel show living alone suits few. The letter contrasts ancient customs with modern hearty households, mocks a correspondent’s views, and cites a traveler’s tale of a man who seeks a two-room home only to face rural hardship and family life. The piece ends with a flourish on dissent and Veritas.
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Parasol in Each Hand A Humorous Coat Tail Chase
A man, with a parasol in each hand and gloves in his mouth, chased after a group, a lit tle dog in tow probably belonging to one of the ladies. The scene elicited some pity from onlookers as he lunged and jumped toward the skirts of his coat.
Boy questions if turtle is alive near restaurant
A boy asks if a large turtle crawling by a restaurant is alive while a fat man and onlookers discuss its behavior. The boy notes the creature acts like a live turtle, and others wonder if it might be pretending.
Yorkshire Courtship in Leap Year Romance
A humorous dialogue features Molly and John in a Yorkshire courtship exchange with playful misunderstandings. A brief School House Incident follows with a master asking a spelling question and a boy replying about swapping an ugly horse, illustrating village life and humor.
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Mississippi groom Silas Gerrard weds Rebecca Badie in Jefferson County
On Thursday the Mth rost by Rev Z Ragan, Silas Gerrard of Mississippi married Rebecca Badie of this city. On Saturday the Lith rost by the same minister, John Scott wed Elizabeth Dougherty, all in Jefferson County.
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Pittsburgh Market Aug 77 Prices for staples
Flour per barrel 3 75 to 4 25. Bacon 4 to 4 1. Wheat 65 to 70. Corn 25 to 27. Oats 18 to 20. Dried peaches 3 75. Salt per barrel 0 87 to 1 12. Apples Tar. Coffee per pound 11 49 to 13 4. Sugar per pound 5 to 7. Molasses 27 to 31. Beef t s 8 to 34.
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