Panic in Virginia as Old Brown Rumor Spreads War Alarm
The State Journal reports a telegraph-driven panic in Virginia over Old Brown’s raid. Troops mobilize near Charleston Tarpe and surrounding routes, with patrols guarding leads into towns. Messages from Richmond and Culpeper suggest widespread fear and preparations for possible action, amid rumors of arrests and heightened vigilance.
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Gay
Peter
Port Christian
State Journal
Diabolical plots and political scheming in early Madison State
A fragmentary 1857 style Hannah Journal excerpt discusses alleged crimes by local figures, threats to governors, and a volatile political climate. It mentions packing money to Madison, revolvers, and cautions editors, with references to Queen Victoria era figures and a controversial U.S. policy stance on Mexico as the President's message looms.
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Prince Consort
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Auguatny
Dingater
Alberta
Arthur
Ean
Bentricy
Savaud
Quoun
County Board Proceedings and New Town Formation Report
A lengthy summary of Salt County Board of Supervisors proceedings includes audits, committee reports, and expense items. Purchases for the Treasurer and Clerk, room usage rules, tax lists, jail terms, and furniture improvements are noted. A new town Ironton is formed from portions of Marathon and Washington townships with an April election slated, plus tax levies and legislative notes from Wisconsin.
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Political hopes and local notices in 1860s politics
The article discusses Republican gains with a projected northern majority in the Electoral College, mentions Indiana and Oregon likely voting for Republicans, and references a Washington County youth missing after a railroad disaster. It also notes local institutions, education efforts, and community prospects with cautious optimism about business and culture.
Democracy era and chaos at the November 1859 poll
Fragmented notes recount the 1859 Nov election with Locos rebels and dreamt future power, a crowd at a GA store auction, and Brown’s failed writ of error. It mentions jurors for next term and Brown’s petition, with court dates in December.
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Frightful Railroad Disaster Near Cambridge on Indiana Central
A rail punctured a train on the Indiana Central near Cambridge. Eighteen cars plunged into the river after a failed repair, killing brakeman Green and conductor Smithy, with several injured. A separate Northern Central derailment near Lancaster killed conductor Crawford. The Buchanan White House exchange and Milwaukee Road labor drive follow, amid widespread wrecks and infrastructure notes.
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Atrain
Cental 'Tat
Insanity and family lore haunt Gerrit Smith saga
Gerrit Smith, famed free-hearted philanthropist, is reported as an inmate of New York Lupatica Asylum since Monday due to marked insanity. He is described as violent with risk of self-harm, under constant supervision, amid reports of hereditary insanity in his father Peter Smith and alleged lunatic episodes in Gerrit’s grandfather.
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New York
Bento Lupatica
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Mevard
New York Zeening Post
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Petur Sken Smith
Gerrit
Denharn and editor clash over unpaid debts in rough exchange
The piece recounts a heated exchange where Denharn accuses the editor of secretive private remarks while admitting partial failure to pay debts and noting that he does not press debtors. It cites a loan to educate his son decades ago and mentions a Memphis incident with a £50,000 loss and a violent weapon. It ends with a reference to a global power struggle between established powers and aspirants.
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Inflammatory Complaints Cured by Magnetic Ointment Ad
A historical notice touts Dr Traakts Magnnetle Oimtment as a cure for brain inflammation lung and bowel diseases childbed fever and other ailments. It claims dramatic success even after internal remedies failed and promises rapid relief for sore lips chapped hands and chilblains.
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Uilen Wey
Sayem T Havy
Traakts
Autumn market prices for grains and provisions in Durango
From the state treasury dated November 28 the text lists prices for wheat spring and winter, corn, flour, butter, beef, pork, lard, onions, violets, and other staples. Values show ranges per quantity and unit, reflecting market quotes and commodity rates for the period.
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