05 Jan 1860
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Newspaper
Aurora Commercial
Location
Aurora, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1860
Page
1
An old ad rate card lists quarterly changeable columns with pricing per inch and fractions. It notes that transient advertising must be paid and that ads continue until ordered out unless a time is specified, with quarterly settlement for all other ads.
A fragment describes a young husband and his beloved, noting the lover as “the queerest, little” and praising eyes and garments with ribbons and lace. Viola’s gaze hints at a hidden meaning, while Peleg awaits a future revelation “by-and-by.”
An American in Paris seeks a wine bath and learns the price chain from four to three francs, then to two for the masses. A sly Virginia slave attendant explains profits by passing the bath goods to lower rooms and later shipping to America for champagne.
A Sunday church visit included an address by a missionary or benevolent speaker. After the talk two church members collected offerings, with Parson L. urging Bill H. to give. Bill hesitated, citing debt and prudence, while the parson pressed, blending humor and admonition before moving on.
Rumors swirl that John Hichara a provisional government secretary in Washington faces custody and pending actions as authorities plan calls to bring him to await questioning. The report notes expectations of a broader probe into Harpers Ferry affairs with officials moving to seize key figures for testimony.
Correspondence from Frankfort Kentucky describes Major Breckinridge delivering an eloquent speech before the Kentucky legislature. The Senate election was announced as Breckinridge won the seat, while the opening of the session revealed a quorum doubt and political maneuvering over aLexington city charter repeal ahead of an upcoming election.
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