Not Dead and Not Deadly Politicking in 1826 Era
The Aurora Standard discusses Democratic infighting and cabinet criticisms, noting a shift in influence between Van Buren and Cassites. It also reports on banks losses, New York mercantile tonnage, St Louis origin, and a deer chased by a river steamer, concluding with social changes and a progressive wedding.
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New York National Democrat
van Buren
Trattor
Democrat
Ifit
Onslanzi
Don Quixote
Atherton
New Hampton
Pierce
Murpes
Tuscumbia
Ala
W. D. Duncan, Jr
C. G. Duncay
Texas
Meeting on Proposed Indiana Ohio Road Endorsed
A railroad meeting organized by William C. Mitchell urged citizens to back a proposed line from the falls of Ohio to the state line, possible termini Madison or New Albany. Executives were appointed to coordinate with companies and the press, with W. M. French serving as secretary. The event featured remarks by Henry Walker, A. C. Pepper, and William Mitchell to garner support.
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Falls of
Ohio
Indiana
Peaking
Wm. C. Mitchell
W. M. French
Henry Walker
Aurora
Col
A. C. Pepper
Rising Sun
William ©. Mitchell
Bennington
Madison
New Albany
A. C.2
Pepper
H. Walker
David Nevitt
George A. Hotchkiss
David Henry
Wiliam Mitchell
Saleinen Wesher
Sage
Hiram Hampphrey
Anyle
William C. Mitchell
T. W. M. French
State Board of Agriculture
Indiangpolis
P. S
Joseph A. Wright
W. T. Dennis
Abolition Talk Sparks North South Slavery Debate
A New York newspaper comment links perceived Northern and Southern slavery, contrasting white federal dependence with enslaved labor. The piece argues for ending slavery in the South, labeling white servitude as a current danger while noting no such sys tem existed in the North. The author warns a Southern neighbor may resist these views.
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New York Express
New York
South
Mason and Dixon
South Carolina
Ind. Jour
Aurora Turnpike meeting shows strong local subscriptions
Citizens of Aurora and Ohio County gathered at Council Hall on the 8th to discuss subscribing to the Yas and Aurora Turnpike Company. Wm Speakman led efforts for subscriptions, with Gariners and nearby residents contributing substantial sums. Speakers included Dr Medaris and Henry Walker. The group set a follow up meeting at Squibbs School House on the 16th to continue support.
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Aurora
Council Hall
Yas and Aurora Turnpike Company
Medaris
Wm. Speakman
Friends of the Road
Ohio County
Awora
Henry Walker
Messrs
Squibbs School
Laughery Creek
Covunci Hauz
Tumy
McHenry
Taylor
Samuel Plummer
Asa Shattuck
Public Square
Johnson Street
George
Bridge Streets
Morris
Common Council
W. Conway
Atlantic steamship Argyleith arrives as breadstuffs demand eases
From New York dated December 12 1853 reports the steamer Argyleith arriving after a Liverpool run. Breadstuffs demand is fair but prices decline Flour in Liverpool quotes lower with western canal under 36s to 36s 6d and Ohio priced at 37s. Reports from abroad note Prussia Austria Hungary Russia and China wars developments and a major Harper & Brothers fire in New York causing substantial losses and damage to plates and buildings.
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Liverpool
Isles of Western Canal
Atillmore
Philadelphia
Ohio
Prussia
Austria
Hungary
India
Russia
Turkey
Omar Pasha
Danube
St. Nicholas
Asia
Sir L. Lyon
New York
Harper & Brothers
Pearland Cliffets
Harpers
Walton House
George T. Coolidge & Bro
Mansion House
Franklin Street
Imprisoned man complains of harsh sentencing and stool pigeon pressure
An ex convict recounts his trials in Philadelphia with a three year term, arguing reform fails under long sentences. He describes attempts at honesty, a stool pigeon offer from an officer, and judge comments on deterrence versus reform. Oregon notes follow with population figures and postal issues.
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Thompson
Maranquin
Phila
Jack
Newburyport
Massachusets
North Carolina
White
Wood
Mr. Wood
Parson
Danville Advertigar
Sand
Mexican Mustang Liniment and Hau sters Pills Adverts
An 19th century newspaper fragment touts Mexican Mustang Liniment as superior to old mixtures for bruises strains stiff joints and other body pains while praising Dr Hau sters Pills for curing dyspepsia in a reader letter from Rising Sun Indiana. It notes a Cincinnati depot and directs readers to see advertisements in another column.
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Dr. O. Hauster
Eprick
THE
Aerosilian
Rising Sun
Ind. &P
Berner’s
East Fourth St
Cincinnati
Ohio
Slobensack
Hobensack
J. N. Hobensack
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R. Jckilner
MR. Slater
State Bank of
Cattskill Bank
Merchants Bank of Baltimore
Tés
Canadian Frontier
U. S
St. Lawrence
St. Louis
Laclede
Mercantile Navy
United States
United Kingdom
Great Britain
London
Gret
Britain
Fort Wayne
Chicago Railroad
Warsaw
Washington Globe
Memphis
Mississippi River
Malta
Antoinette Brown
Rochester. Union
P. Tumy
N. D. Fousre
Rusex
New Orleans
Louisville Courier
Crescent
Suaw-Shaw-Wonebis
P. C. Johnson
Lake Huron
Hudson’s Bay
M. E
Johnson
Thomas
Earth
God
W. F.S
Powell
Kentucky
Frank Burns
Patrick Heffermen
Vermont
House
Europe
HE Steamship
CHINE
Baden
Madrid
Abba
France
Soule
Prrtsburg
de Bow
Japan
Aviny
Csitirien
Local Matters
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J. V. Wircox
Mauste
M. W. Christian Adsécate
Gos
Ti A. M
Methodist
Riley
Miss Faswre
Miss Aman
Jenny Lind
Ocs
G.S. Wat-kins
Third Street
Cce
J. Johxson
Cuaristiax
Lawrenceburgh
Wilmington
Mooreshill
Putnam’s Monthly
Knickerbocker
West American Review
Alice Carey
Jethro Sackson
Dearborn County Temperance Society
Methodist Church
Mr. Edwards
E. Dumont
E. P. Bond
R. C. Bond
J. W. Sullivan
P.S. M. Edwards
Broadway Baptist Church
Oregon
Marion County
Milwaukee
Oregon City
Conway & @e.’s
Ligut
Arum
Qoonard
Weaver & Lawrence
Wyeck
W. Conway & Co
O P.cubb & CO
Ava Nagae
N. Orleans
Timmen
Aurora Standard
Lycara
Kilner & Slater
N.D. Folbre
AVING
Judiciary Et
T. J. Tayior
Tam
Neb
Paina
Enndiana
Thomas Christian
T. C
M. Goldsmith
Samuel C. Reed
Henry A. Reed
Aas
Dearborn
Cornelius O'Brien
Ohio & Mississippi Wc. HK. CO
Cixanxxatt
Ohio & Mississippi Railroad Company
Fourth Street
H. H. Dman
Pearson's
Eureka
J. Lyons
E . Lyons
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Lafayette
Chicago
Forest Queen
Shellbyville
Jeffersonville
Rushville
Knightstown
G. Williams & Bro
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