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Newspaper
Aurora Weekly Standard
Location
Aurora, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1854
Page
2
The editors respond to R C B Dee Sir arguing for fact based discussion on the Maine Law. They cite several prominent figures criticizing enforcement and the law while defending civil debate and constitutional questions.
The House delayed actions on the Pacific Railroad Bill and Nebraska measure drawing clashes among members. Amid editorials on Prohibition and Temperance, readers faced letters crowding the page while the paper pledged to limit debates and retain local items.
Arrival from the Cape reports widespread gold discoveries in the colony with surface abundance and valued stones. large digs planned. The Democratic Convention at Lawrenceburg nominated Richard D. Slater for Senator Elijah Huffman and A. J. Alden for Representatives S. S. Dunn for Treasurer Francis Riddell as Sheriff and John S. Detweiller as Prosecuting Attorney. A local poetess Mrs Truespell presented a 212 page volume of poems praised for simplicity and heart, with editions already sold and another planned.
A Worcester Convention endorsed a plan to expel 20 000 emigrants from free states to the territories of Nebraska and Kansas. A committee will raise funds to aid the emigrants and carry the scheme into effect.
A Louisville Journal letter writer denounces alcohol as a universal craving while contrasting fire and water with wine. The piece attacks sophistry defending drink, urges temperance, and condemns rowdy youths causing street mischief, urging editors to publish further notices and public scrutiny.
M Kempr addresses concerns about a circulating report claiming the society is secret and political. He states the group named the German Social and Beneficial Society aims to foster fraternal ties and has no political or religious agenda. He offers to provide a copy of the constitution for translation.
From Havana to Clareston a stream of late Havana dates arrives. The Spanish Captain General strengthens control over slaves and estates, while Jesuits mix races on the island. Massachusetts liquor laws stir debate as Usher Agassiz debate human origins fuels prejudice. Mexico claims grow with six million in state claims. Slavery quiet sway extends into Nebraska territory via Indian customs and Missouri court ruling.
A reader from Rising Sun Indiana reports eight years of dyspepsia relief after taking Dr Hatfield’s Pills. They note sixty days since starting the remedy and promise future details if the cure lasts, speaking without compensation or bias for readers.
In a Tuesday ceremony led by Mayor Tomy, Martin Goldsmith of Cincinnati and Miss Tette Meyer of this city were announced with best wishes from the office and many friends. On the same day, John A. Gyamling and Wilhelmina Engleking of this city were paired likewise.
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