Debates on popular sovereignty rile Senate in vivid letter
Springfield Republican correspondent recalls a four hour clash between Jeff Davis and Douglas over slavery in territories. He notes Davis’s cool insults, Dougl as thunderous replies, and predicts political ruin for 1860. Correspon dent also criticizes Northern Democrats and cites Morgan Breslin finances.
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Seward
Rochester
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Gwin
Opposition in Congress Reflects Party Strife and Policy Divides
The piece critiques the Administration and its party discipline, arguing that the Opposition shows a broad spectrum of views on tariffs, slavery, territorial policy, and federal power. It cites Eli Thayer and the Democratic Party’s perceived inconsistencies, asserting a wide range of opinions across issues and sectors.
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Sabbath Worship Fiasco Ends Meeting Early
A wagoner and his son stopped to rest on their journey and attended a village church. During the sermon a disruptive female guest cried out in distress causing uproar. The wagoner’s fatherly instinct prompted him to intervene as the meeting abruptly ended.
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North Western Christian Advocate
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Jose
Nance
A.W. Tohuson
Horace Wilson
Athena County
Ohio
Athens
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Theoe Peres
A. W. Drobeson
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Pruning Advice for Better Fruit and Shrubs
A Texas reader from March 1889 urges regular pruning of fruit trees and shrubs to improve size, health, and yield. He stresses sun and air circulation, notes cherry trees fruit best on outer branches, warns against overgrowth, and recommends pruning currants and raspberries in spring.
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Macollimere Hill
California
Joseph H. Norton
Athens
Bio
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Lueta Arnold
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Rebecca
Concord
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Marion
Lawton
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Bats Ham & CO
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Columbus
Recipes and Fabric Tips From a 19th Century Missive
A jumble of household instructions lists cake batter blends including Oneary Tea Cane and Sopa Brscett, with measurements for sugar butter milk and pearlash. It also covers fabric care such as sponge ironing on the right side and whitening silk, plus a Rice Cane mixture with boiled rice batter and flour.
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