Free of Postage within the County Extravagance
An 1854 editorial notes Americans spend freely and invest haphazardly while Europeans face tight trades and costly training. It argues American youth enter work with more choice and less fear of poverty, fueling profligate spending. It cites government style, class mobility, and the California gold rush as drivers of reckless enterprise. The piece previews a forthcoming tale from the Lottery Ticket author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Europe
East
Judge Gassy
Boneset
Nebraska Slavery Debates Foreshadow Statehood Turbulence
The piece notes stormy Senate debates over Nebraska governance and the possible repeal of the Missouri Compromise to permit slavery. It predicts Nebraska's rapid growth, future senators and representatives, and hints at Democratic Party candidate prospects and campaign strategies for 1855 1856.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
California
Nebraska
United States
Cours
Douglas
Dounbas
Pierce
Platform and Resolutions of Indiana State Temperance Convention
The piece presents the Indiana State Temperance Convention platform and resolutions as published at the publisher’s request. It notes the lengthy document, shifts focus from agriculture, and mentions river status after recent rains and cold weather potentially limiting floods. Telegraphic reports indicate river levels at Pittsburgh and widespread cold conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Temperance Convention
Pittsburgh
General Jessup Recommends Ohio Site for Military Asylum
Gen. Jessup, who reported on a Western Military Asylum site, recommended North Bend Ohio if a branch were to be established, while severing Harrodsburg Springs in Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessup
Harrodsburgh Springs
North Bend
Ohio
Godey's Lady's Book February issue promotion
The February Godey’s Lady’s Book is described as richly embellished with engravings and strong reading content. The advertisement notes an annual price of 83 and provides publisher contact L. A. Gupy in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godey
L. A. Gupy
Philadelphia
January notices and political notes from the era
The provided items mention publishers offering magazines at low prices with The Ladies eth and Parlor Annual and The Popular Educator praised for education. Local references include Covington Newport bridge repairs and a gubernatorial extra session debate. GloucesterMass volunteers ship relief after a gale. Washington Territory election set for the 26th with 13 councilmen and 18 assembly members among a population of 3 965.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocy
Washington Territory
Territory
Effigy burned. Pittsburgh steamer fire arouses theft fears
An effigy of Bedini was burned in Covington last Saturday night, reported by Cincinnati papers, amid a separate arson attempt on the steamer Pittsburgh where incendiary marks near a cabin table suggested arson aimed at stealing silver ore valued at a million dollars en route to Philadelphia Mint aboard Marshal Keiser's cargo. The Pittsburgh sailed with the ore the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati ‘Papers
Bedini
Covington
Pittsnure
Pittsburgh
Marshal Keiser
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Adams & Co
S Express.—Cin. Col
New York National Democrat
Frastros Mieser
Cerry Cotthe
Aes Wiebe
Proclamation against unlawful expeditions and national duties
The article reports Franklin Pierce issuing a proclamation warning against illegal expeditions to invade Mexico and urging officers to arrest offenders. It notes penalties for criminal conduct and calls citizens to uphold law, peace, and relations with nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Mexico
United States
Frankoin Preece
Washington
Franklin Pierce
W. L. Marcy
Destruction of New Kursk City Mall by Fire
A February fire at the large brick Park front building on Chem deis st. destroyed upper floors housing Supreme Court rooms and a law library. Firemen saved the library but water damage affected lower offices. The blaze started in a furnace flue, roof collapsed, and vast legal records were damaged or saved.
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New Kursk City
Hursday
Chem Deisst
Controller's Office
Chambers St
Savings Bank &c
City Hall
Park
Broadway
Law Library
Supreme Court Chambers
Supreme
U. S
Scudder
American Institute
Morris elected President of Indianapolis and Cincinnati Railroad
The Indianapolis and Cincinnati Railroad elected Civil Engineer Thomas A. Morris as President to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Alen George H. Dunn. Philip L. Spooner of Lawrenceburgh was chosen Director, described as a cool headed and business savvy addition. The report also notes German burglary trials, ship crews from Brunswick, and progress on the Eastern Division line toward Lawrenceburg Aurora and Jeffersonville, promising rapid expansion to connect Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Louisville.
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Philip L. Spooner
Lawrenceburgh
Spooner
Oro
Mississippi
Ravinosa
Miami
Aurora
Indianapolis
Inediana
Jeffersonville
Madison Road
Cincinnati
Louisville
Ohio
Madison
Hamilton
Dayton
Cin. Gazette
Meeting on the Cara and death of Hon. G. IE. Dann
A meeting of passengers on the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Rail Road mourns the death of Hon. George H. Dann, president of the road. Rev. Joseph G. Monfort presided, with a committee drafting resolutions expressing sympathy and condemning the loss as a public calamity. The group sent copies to Greensburg, Shelbyville, and Indianapolis papers.
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G. IE. Dann
Indianapolas ‘& Civelnysti Rail
Roe
Geo. J. Dann
Lawrenceburg
Bos. Morris
Rising Sun
Joseph G. Monfort
D. D
Greensburg
FC. Holliday
Methodist Church
Clair
Ue Molion
J.C. Moiliday
WP. Bend
Baptist Church
Aurora
Win
Cuminck
Tisg
Greeteb
Born County
Shelbyville
Tadarapolis
JG. Monsort
F.C. Uousmay
Unclear OCR Note Sparks Mystery in Small Town
Fragmentary text appears to describe a death and funeral events with scattered names and places. Readable items suggest an obituary or local notice about a deceased individual, but details are incomplete and partially garbled.
Death of Casine Conway Esq in Wilmington
The obituary notes the death of Casine Conway on the 12th inst at 6 am near Wilmington. He was in his 40th year and respected as an early settler noted for his noble qualities. The illness was erysipelas in its most malignant form and friends mourn the loss of a generous friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casine Conway
Wilmington
Mr. Conway
Arrival of the Arabia and European turmoil in markets
Telegraphic report from Halifax notes the Arabia has arrived with Liverpool dates to the 7th. breadstuff prices surge as markets close buoyant. It cites intensified Russo Turkish tensions and the risk of a broader European war, plus heavy weather in northern seas and political moves in Paris and Constantinople.
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Haliifax
Arabia
Liverpool
Europe
Baltic Sea
Terd Dlowden
Soule
Paris Moniteur
Tt Cemamercces
Dhekires
France
Beeland
Austria
Prussia
Bassi
Ebay
Anal Psi
Cyar
Paris
Pepers
Hansen
Dast Veter
Constantinople
Constantinepte
Sertel
Tommy Teal
Sudesmn
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R. J. Kilner
Golden Gands
Standard
Jones’ Tousa
Nebraska Territory
Burdick, Reed & Co
Spruce Street
N.Y
Covington and
Newport
Licking River
OCF
OCP
Gloucester
Mass
Mondey
Draymant
Smith
Lake Erie
Jobim Blair Summons
Warsaw
Wood Yard
McCluskeys
Samuel Crows
Peter and
Jacob
Baker
Penness
Youghiogheny
Haines
Frank Weir
Sugar Creek
Mars
Trenpling
Atera
Iman
Etrif
N. Y
Tribwiethan
Uxrren States
New York
Botany Bay
Charles B. Bleysigs-T
Borin Brunswick
Germany
Henrich Honilorf
August Meyer
Ernest Brinket
Brunswick
Sears
Oith
Duke of Brunswick
Directors
Bremer
Ant
Chreighton
San Francisco
Col. Lee
Dem
CCF
Selna
Alabama
Chicago
Georgia
Ely
Pierce Kiwisett
Ol Lurg
Weet Aurora
O Dan
Low Abu
Gerutibank
Odd
C. Toligny
Tfecm Europe
Nie Agara
Mai
Eucus
Boar
Hermes
St. Rpaat
Geni & Oswool
Bredshee & Groves Oboe
Hendes Grocery
Werevye& Brothers
Miltbiar
Lea
Oscood
Wiessem
Dpa
Ohio State
Interpas
Genera
Troy
Cleland Vlaindeath
Aurora Pric
Porowon & Co
Paloz
Kim
Crnshad
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