Athens Stressenger Advertising Rates and Terms
The weekly Athens Stressenger published by A. J. Van Vorhes lists advertising rates on Court Street opposite the Public Buildings. Rates include one square twelve lines for three insertions at 1.00 and various time-based packages. business cards up to six lines priced at 3.00 per year with liberal yearly discounts. Payment in advance required. insertions without marked numbers continue until forbidden.
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A. J. van Vorhes
Court Street
Knowles
Guade
Seventh Judicial District
Court House
O. W. Brown
Athens
Olive South End Court St
G. Ulass
Washington Street
Golodae
Judges and county officers listed for Fonmen Pleas area
The notice lists Judge Simeon Nash and Probate Judge J C Frost, county officers including Sheriff J L Kessinern, Clerk Josra M. Dan, Auditor Exiakia H. Moore, Treasurer Samere Pickerine, Recorder William Bankett, Prosecuting Attorney Samuel S. Kyow zs, County Commissioners Lorenzo D. Poston Jonx Exzio r, William Mason, Sealer Exiakim H. Moony, Surveyor Joan Ackiry, Master Commissioner Henry T. Brown.
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J. L. Kessinern
Josrra M. da- Na
Exiakia H. Moore
Samere Pickerine
William i. Bankett
Att’ney
Samuel S. Kyow Zs
Court House
Lorenzo D. Poston
York
Jony Exziorr
Carthage Township
William Mason
Amesto
Exiakim H. Moony
Auditor’s
Joan AcKiry
Athens
Henry T. Brown
Verses on Love and Common Things by Cornwall
The poem reflects on love as the true wealth amid fortune's toils and praises common things labor and Maytime beauty. It contrasts longing for youth with humble contentment and asks the muse to cherish the speaker.
Where art thou in this weary heart of mine
The speaker laments a past vow to wealth and fame for love. Years pass with ardent hopes and sickening fears as wealth is gained yet the beloved remains absent. The poem recalls youth, a conquered world, and the longing for the beloved voice and companionship now unmet.
Johanna's Journey to the King Brings Hope for Prisoner
A famine drives Johanna, a German peasant, to plead with the king for her imprisoned husband Hubert. After days in the royal gardens, a compassionate gentleman grants her a sealed packet promising relief. The King, unseen, effectively wins mercy through a distant act.
Courage of a devoted wife frees her husband from jail
A devoted wife laboriously carries a sealed packet and five hundred dollars in bank notes to the jail, pays her husband Hubert’s debt, and then reunites with him and their children in tears. The scene moves even the jailer, while a later tale reflects on parting couples and the costs of virtue.
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Hubert
Johanna
Switzerand
Buffalo
Charter Oak Protected by Hollow Trunk at Wyilys Place
Hartford Times notes the Charter Oak near Wyilys place now owned by Hon. J. W. Stuart. Fire damaged the trunk years ago and a door with lock was installed. New Haven firemen, visiting for an event, entered the hollow trunk with crews from Neptune No. 0 and Washington No. 6, illustrating the tree’s great size.
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J. W. Stuart
Ita
Mel
New Haven
Ddarfield
Stuart
Bremen
Capt Mouresors Company
Neptune No
Pirey
Luomas Company
Washington
Uiu
Hartford Times
Win in New York Concerts and Moral Reflections
The note reports Win Mason son of Lowelle Mason in New York giving concerts after six years studying in Italy and Germany, praised as a potential national figure though warned against over Germanized styles. It also mentions Win Vincent Wallace returning to uplift taste, a Yankee girl named Marya, and a manure discovery for flowers, plus Horace J. Poivier elected Mayor of Newark by Whigs.
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Win
Mason
Lowelle Mason
New York
Italy
Germany
Vincent Wallace
Marya
Sandusky Rev
Horace J. Poivier
Newark
A. J
Six Ocean Steamers Lost This Year Warn Arctic Logs
The Boston Journal cites Arctic logs listing six steamers lost this year: San Francisco City of Glasgow Humboldt Franklin City of Philadelphia and Arc tic. It notes unprecedented Atlantic disasters and vast loss of life and property from recent maritime calamities.
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The
Boston Journal
Arctic
United States
San Francisco
New York
California
City of Glasgow
Liverpool
Humboldt
Franklin
Havre
City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Atlantic
Indiana and Nebraska mark anti Nebraska shift in 1860 election
The Hoosier results show strong anti Nebraska sentiment though not as decisive as Ohio. The anti Nebraska ticket wins by seven to fifty thousand in Indiana, with the House largely anti Nebraska and a Senate likely so. Joint ballot favors anti Nebraska, signaling a United States Senator replacing Petit. The new delegation lists Geo Dana Win Camback David Holloway Lucien Barbour Harvey Scott Panic Mace Schuyler Celfax John Peritt Samuel Brenton Nebraska picks W H Bugltsh Miller.
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Inpiava
Hoosier
Ohio
House of Representatives
Senate
United States
Petit
Congress
Editors defend racing reports publish what readers see
The New York Tribune responds to a critic by noting it prints many deplorable items including the Nebraska bill thefts murders and other events. Editors say they do not endorse all content in their columns and that readers should distinguish news from opinion.
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The
New York Tribune
Pennsylvania Returns From Senate House Split
The Pittsburgh Gazette summarizes Pennsylvania legislative results. Senate likely anti Nebraska majority. House undecided. Allegheny and Beaver add 55 Whigs and 32 Democrats with 13 still to be heard. among the named Democrats, most belong to the Know Nothing or Administration factions.
Ferry Faces Threat After Douglas Letter
The Chicago Journal notes Mr. Ferry, backed by Locotocoism against Nebraska policy, received a letter from Stephen A. Douglas claiming his lead is being cut. It questions Mr. Peery's political fate amid postmaster Mr. E P Perry of Waukegan.
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Tenton
E.P. Perry
Waukegan
Ferry
Locotocoism
Congress
Stephen A. Douglas
Peery
Ciicage Journal
Remaissance Chooses Wyrton to Congress in Tight 9th District
The 9th District including Craw Ohio Hardin Marion Ottawa Sandusky Seneca Wyandot elected Coorey K. Wyr 80N to Congress by over 3000. Most counties supported Pierce except Hardin which backed Scott 85. The race reflects a sharp shift with Watson carrying a majority in every county now.
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Craw Oh
Hardin
Marion
Ottawa
Sandusky
Seneca
Wyandot
Coorey K. Wyr
Pierce
Scott
Watson
Spinning’s Madriver Wheat Yield Reported
Charles Spinning of Madriver Township harvested 667 bushels from 22 acres of wheat, an average yield of 30.3 bushels per acre at 1.15 per bushel, totaling 5551 dollars per acre. A flax crop followed by corn the prior year and a carp of flax last season are noted.
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Dayton Journal
Charles
Madriver
Five Thousand Hogs Contracted in Springfield Illinois
The Altona Telegraph reports a rumor that five thousand hogs have been contracted in Springfield Illinois at three dollars and fifty cents per head. The seller is described as a local packer.
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Altona Telegraph
Springfield
Illinois
Heavy Loss Reported in Arctic Passenger Pebbles Case
A French jeweler aboard the Arctic is said to have perished with a collection of silver and jewelry valued at about 159 000 dollars. Local authorities are examining the wreckage and pursuing leads to confirm the cargo and verify the fate of the passenger.
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Arctic
Rejoicing in Ladianapolis Victory and Firefights
The Ladianapolis Journal reports Wednesday preparations for a victory parade with bonfires, flags, and cheers across the town. Citizens celebrate the People’s Ticket while tempering rumors of a slaveholding opposition amid bonfire disturbances. A separate Peoria account describes a lightning strike on Captain Morrison’s house, causing two serious injuries to his sons and extensive damage to the residence.
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Ladianapolis
Johnson
Hancock
Shelby
Headrick
Morgan
Franklin
Barber
Canton
Washington Street
Palmer House
Little's
Indianapolis
Sentinel
Brown
Peoria
Morrson
Morrison
Capt. Morrison
Senator Houston on public amusements and wife’s influence
In a party talk reported by the Western Christian Journal Senator Houston explains he avoids places he would not take his wife. He says his wife reformed him from past temptations and would be pained if she were absent. Mrs Houston is a Baptist and Alabama native.
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Buffalo Expresa
Stanard
Western World
Detroit
Gay
Mac
Warren
Hy Tombsoue
Senator Houston
Speaker Winthrop
Ameri
Congress
Mr Houston
Medill Confronts Shift in Zanesville Returns
The Zanesville Courier reports Gov. Medill visiting Old Fairfield to rally supporters. Township returns foretell a 1200 vote majority loss, prompting Medill to acknowledge defeat and retire to bed for the night.
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Zanesville
Medill
Fairfield
Green Gihl
Rochester Union Reacts to Fred and Douglas in State Showdown
The Rochester Union reacts authentically as Fred and Douglas start for Hlinda today in a bid to stamp the State. Douglas meets Douglas, what then remains unclear. In Cleveland twenty one guns fired over the election of twenty one anti Nebraska members of Congress from Ohio. Snow covered Worcester county Massachusetts and New Hampshire on the 16th inst.
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Rochester Union
Fred
Douglas
Hlinda
Cleveland
Congress
Ohio
Worcester County
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Naturalization Push Expands Through Cincinnati Courts
The Cincinnati Commercial reports a surge in naturalization, with Judge Finnn naturalizing six hundred applicants yesterday. The total naturalized this fall across Cincinnati courts reaches sixteen hundred sixty five, signaling a tremendous institutional impact.
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Cincinnati Commervial
Finnn
Important Notice to School Officers in County
The notice urges local directors township clerks and boards of education to perform duties under the School Law. It details annual enumeration of youth from five to twenty one, abstracts to be sent to the County Auditor, and statistics on schools including teachers students attendance term length and expenditures. It warns of penalties for neglect and emphasizes timely reporting to ensure proper fund apportionment.
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Senoor
Boards of Education
Sul
Board of Education
Schoenl
Schrals
Amonth
Whig era musings on Cuba and cabinet resignations
Washington correspondent reports a turbulent western election mood pressuring the administration. Four cabinet members are absent, Davis backs repeal of the Missouri Compromise while the President dissents, and Concha appoints conspirators to favored posts harming the filibuster effort. Cuban sufferers face hard times as finances lag.
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Abss
Cushing
Guthrie
McCaviland
Caimpneil
Davis
Respectiny
Marey
Waiveloo
Yorktown
San Jacinto
Cuba
Gen. Coneta
Spaniel
Mioney
Faibuster
Concha
Treaty With Chippewas of Lake Superior Links Vast Territory to U S
The Indian Agents Dithert and Teeriman report a treaty with the Chippewas of Lake Superior signed on the 30th that cedes land extending from the west shore to the Mississippi. About 7,000,000 acres including mineral districts in Wisconsin and Minnesota are now U S property with potential for settlements and new towns. The agreement may spur rail and mining development and benefit the Lake Superior region and the proposed State of Superior. The article notes hopes for agricultural reservations and the growth of commerce in the area.
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United States
Messrs
H.C. Dithert
Teeriman
Lake Superior
Laponte
Sae
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Hne
Wisconduoa
Pigeon River
St. Louiiver
Superior
Late Superior Journal
Barteriu
Hog industry outlook amid lower prices and larger herds
A Chicago trade note reports more hogs to market than in previous years as farmers ship pigs from northern counties to southern fattening rooms. Despite weak cow prices and low pork outlook, producers plan larger slaughter numbers, aiming to lift overall weights above past seasons.
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Hocthern
Nora
Kankakee
Chicao
Thun
Marced in Knoxville Dates Record a Local Couple
Knoxville notices list marriages during July and August including Zack Booth and Patrick Welch performing ceremonies. Names Patrick Welch Sarah Kh. Davis Kay Collins and Mrs. Sarah Li Weich appear with married dates in Knoxville Tennessee.
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Mirevisa
Dyryinc
Knoxville
Tenn
Zack Booth
Patrick Welch
Sarah Kh. Davis
Odin Knoxville
Tourn
WW. PF. Seay
Kay
Pauamas Collins
Sarah Li
Fragmented Reflection on Education and Virtue
A cryptic excerpt discusses education as a companion that tempers fortune, protects against crime and vice, and blends grace with governance. It contrasts intelligent virtue from God with the degradation of savage passion in solitude and society.
Local Logan County Whig Breaks with Fusion Effort
A Logan County figure backed away from a fusion anti slavery ticket, bolted to Nebraska and Catholic supporters, and supported the Republicans who won by a 2,296 vote majority while the Whig majority is reported as 409 in Logain.
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Hubbard
Logan County
Attier
Logain
Lawrence Hives
Clece
Vermont Clergymen Lead Church Seats In State Body
Meacham of Vermont, a clergy man, and Me Sabin his colleague win seats this year joining Mr Knowlton of Maine in Baptist and Universalist ministries. The article notes more church members elected than usual and credits their influence with reforming the body and restraining Heathenian propensities.
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Cournaymes
Meacham
Vermont
Sabin
Knowlton
Maine
Railroad mileage and the world’s longest line
The text notes an estimated twenty one thousand miles of railroad in the United States on a future date in January. It states the Limon Central is the longest surface railroad at seven hundred thirty one miles and nearing completion.
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United States
Janey
Globe
Limon Central
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