19 Aug 1857
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Newspaper
Beaver County Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1857
Page
1
Per annum advance rates stated with arrearages charged. Papers not discontinued until debts settled. Editors may suspend options. Advertisements as 50 cents per square for fifteen lines, then 25 cents each insertion. Liberal discounts offered to yearly advertisers. Mail communications to receive prompt attention.
A fragment from the Pittsburgh Christian Advocate presents a touching verse of a mother and child. The text portrays a mother’s farewell as a daughter speaks of departure and a celestial path beyond life.
A long reminiscence from Lydia Reno to Cousin Beck laments lost childhood moments among primroses and fields. It blends memory of a fond sister, a brother’s death, and the ache of growing up. The writer shares thoughts on Pennsylvania’s landscapes, travel notes to New York, and reflections on life, science, and fate.
A Kansas correspondent recounts the Leavenworth lynching prelude and Judge Lecompte’s balcony appeal to restraint. The crowd refuses, critics accuse the courts, and armed tension peaks as officials move the accused to Fort Leavenworth and then to Delage City for safety, amid reports of ruffian involvement and regional upheaval.
The Times reports ongoing Bengal army mutiny with Delhi still in insurgent hands and Calcutta disarming authorities. It notes Chinese resistance near Canton improving, with naval losses and a possible objective to conclude hostilities. Also covers Minnesota slavery tensions tied to the Dred Scott decision and slaveholding travel incidents.
The Louisville Courier anticipates a tie in the State Senate with Know Nothings and Democrats among current members. The new Senate lineup shows 18 Democrats and 5 Know Nothings with Fleming district pending results. Hardy’s death is noted as affecting the presiding officer’s position.
The St Joseph Gazette reports Machive Chile Roy, widow of John aptiate Roy of St Joseph, died at seventy. Her wartime tale links to Missouri history, including defense of Fort at a stockade during attacks by Indians.
A fragment of verse satirizing the young widow archetype with lines about modesty vanity and danger. The speaker contrasts flirtation and mischief in a widowed woman with the dullness of aging bachelors, suggesting enduring charm and risk in young femininity.
A visitor describes Cork harbor, Spike Island, Martello towers, and Blarney stone near a voyage from Bantry. The tour includes the Mordyke dyke, fortifications, geology, Grand view of the river, and remarks on local hosts and Spenser era links. The piece blends travel impressions with historical anecdotes and reflections on Irish places.
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