An Odd Tale of Courage and Temptation in a Family
A story recounts a man’s struggle with alcohol and a boy’s steadfast refusal to yield the liquor key. The elder son yields to fear. the younger stands firm, invoking his mother’s promise as a pledge against coercion and violence. The piece also includes health and pestilence guidance and a note on experimental pear growing in Wisconsin, as reported by the Janesville Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hose
Tim
Bry
Neser
Wisconsin
Janeaville Gasethe
Speech by Cassius M. Clay on slavery and union in 1850s era
In a fiery opening Cassius M. Clay argues the nation remains under oppressive spirit of slavery. He warns the South’s oligarchy endangers liberty and urges a union fight for freedom, denouncing popular sovereignty and pledging to resist the expansion of slave power in Kansas and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
Mme
Scifirson
Beloit
Missouri
Beataghy
Plains of Kansas
Wiscormin
Bagus-De
Demosthenes
Kansas
New Hampshire
Pietert
Calhoun
Tellogeman
Indianapolis
Lexington
Kentucky
Virginia
Nike
Missouri Plains
Mareth
Pacific
Buchanan
Gieolini
South
Lord Morpeth
Miss Martineau
Hank
Geo McKee
Syed
Brit
Sullivan
Ollow
Ain
Tom
Robert Wickit
Keating
Washington
Anil
Congress
Lear
Tsay
Buchman
South Carolina
Kancas
Tha U. 5
Olivery
Madison
Pettit
Iir
Voices of Disunion and War Threats Across States
The piece argues against disunion cries amid Civil War tensions, noting Lincoln era disputes among states and Congress. It describes Virginia Governor Wise mobilizing militia, fears of elections with armed factions, and the broader risk to the Union as Confederate sympathies rise in Pennsylvania and beyond. The language cites slaveholding interests, Northern and Southern positions, and calls for steadfast, unified action to preserve the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Indiana
New York
Mr. Wilmore
Europe
Rip van Winkle
Congress
Maseichusetts
Natick
U. S
Senate
Mike
Yankee Carpenter
Bunker
Banks
Aiken
South Carolina
Wisconsin
Pasi
Dasseve
Dion
Bally Brooks
Fremont
Washington
Treasury
Virginia
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Baraboo
Sauk Cov
Nyy
Wis
Chicago
Bints
Milwaukes
United States
E. & Conant
Bag
Mark Bank
Ansa Culyer
Maddie Corn Mess Mather & Talt
Chicas
Hadleton Bege
Brddwits
Bishana Salto
B. L. Purdy
Baraboo Cemetery
Prt
Mair
Abbott
Las
Sofieiter i Ghaneess
Cramat Land
Colteuting
Portage Vit
Wise Consin
A. F. Ashley
Ovat Clarks
Newport
Dentistry
Cocks Bal
Brant
Barge
Perth
Chin
James Wabsavath
Bufo
Fagginbotham
Pestt
Oneula Valley
Bkw
Whiting
Genesee Valley
Banik
Conese
Arthur Mearthuy
Milwanken
Maver City
Ts Crosse
Throday
Mynoral Pront
Gibsop Banbei
Hadi
Pulse
Pellton Academy
Mabuall
A. M
Urance
Roy Re
Cottage Inn
A. Vosler
Dellton
George Mavens
Parharco
Anita Fatrabriy
Cena Sk
Pratt
Preck
Land Office
Conult-5
Barahoo
Wallaci
Barchoo
Wiswat
Ayer
Colunbin
I. Purdy
Inburanun
Vista
Madson Mertutt
Maden
Frankin Ire & Marine
Aurance Company
Oliveland
Jaraboy Howse
Hiram T. Mason
Save County
Ooutie
Pell Creek House
Wes
Adam
H. W. Lowell
Sax Ton
Otal
Tipoo
Wak Lt
CuAiy
Artie Qu
Ail
Iain Ie Chin
Remington
Beans Aee LD
Ove Lote
E.G. Wilkeler
Atgwmers
Laetitia Gepentt
Triitebuy Te Sauk County
Acs
A. A. Noyes
M.D
Paveda Brawley
Baraboo Lodge
Arcrtita
Blasesy
Tyan & Hollenbeck
Atkins
Cook Street
Anon
Jean Tetngl
Piytiae
Ryan Hole
Portry
Garapaign
E. W. Locked
Douglas
Prevee
Shannen
Jon Thi
Marte
Burgard
Pieter
Agie
Enitky
Totel
Moros and
Plockney Streets
Wallace
General Stage
Miprsox
Knowlton, Frink & W.abley
Atrmavegent
Alec
Wakely
Maustox
Upper Town
Junean Co
Cassius M. Clay
Milwaukee
Stu
Mexico
Texas
Platte
Free States
New England
Cape Horn
Pliffumia
Nebusha
Suomis
Jane C
Buchan
Brawn
Petersburg
John C. Fremont
Jilie Douglas
Billmore
Jackson
Ifere
Dld
Sonthron
Emerson
Shakspeare
Godey
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