14 Jul 1859
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Newspaper
Aurora Commercial
Location
Aurora, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1859
Page
1
A fragmentary piece blends a folk bird dialogue with a fairy tale about Holgar and a magical copper pot. The pot fetches money and food, aiding a poor widow against a greedy baron, then outwits the baron and vanishes after the farmer’s aid is repaid, leaving questions about its true origin.
A white domestic woman and a mulatto farm laborer fled together after their families failed to stop the union. Residents spoke of lynching the man, and the couple disappeared about ten days ago presumed to have gone west, leaving the girl's parents distraught.
The article describes a feminine intrigue at St. Cloud involving Madame Neil and Madame McMahon. McMahon rejects the title Duchess de Magenta despite pressure from the court, citing her lineage and disdain for the new designation. Advisers urge her to retire abroad to avoid further scandal.
Vienna dispatch says Gyulai is fired amid public denouncement as an incompetent strategist. Generals Clam-Gallas and Benedek deny blame for Magneta defeat and have demanded a court martial to clear their names. Von Hess is seen as likely successor and praised for future leadership.
Officials announce a potential savings of 200000 to 300000 in the current year as customs revenue collection costs are trimmed. Private talks in Washington aim to nominate General Lane of Oregon for the presidency, while the President says he will not seek re election. Treasury receipts for the week ending June show 2633000 in drafts paid near 3 million and a balance of 4438000.
A fragment describes two Scottish sisters arriving in St Paul en route to Lakes Athabasca, then by Burbank stages to the Red River. One is engaged to a British Fur Company secretary, who cannot marry in Scotland. The journey covers five thousand miles by way of America for love.
Mixed dispatches report battles near Candia and Veron with Austrian gains and cannon captures. London Times notes skirmishes near the two armies. Garibaldi moves fast toward national independence. Papal and Sardinian tensions rise as Venice rumors spread. Malta prep ships, and Constantinople cites Teutonic and Ottoman caution.
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