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Newspaper
Beaver County Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1858
Page
2
A speaker assails the administration for debt, coinage and war choices. He argues the Mormon war boosted contracting and patronage, worsening the treasury while criticizing policy that harms American industry and prosperity.
Fragmentary excerpts from 1858 letters and remarks show tensions over a controversial bill and a president’s push to sway Congress. The texts reference voting behavior, political loyalties, and concerns about public proprieties amid national debates on governance and elections.
The Tribune and Times express cautious optimism about a transatlantic telegraph but warn England and America remain rivals in shipping and technology. The Courier and Sun call for continued trials and renewed efforts, arguing perseverance can overcome oceanic obstacles and political doubt.
A fragmentary 19th century note reports astonishing birth counts from Central European households. It cites Maria Aloaleh, a Neulerckenfeld weaver's wife, with 32 births across 11 confinements, 28 living and 4 dead, plus 25 children fathered by her husband. It also mentions a mother with 38 births, one confinement ending with wine, and a woman who produced six children in one birth, all died. The text references multiple marriages and varying confessional outcomes, reflecting historical inquiries into prolific parenthood and family demography.
The text argues that Pro slavery expansion is the central political issue and warns that the Lecompton crisis reveals a persistent oligarchy of slaveholders. It predicts that without resolving slavery, parties remain united against reform, and fears a Buchanan presidency could consolidate power with a Congress favoring expansion.
The fragment accuses a prominent political figure of false pretenses and a plan against circulating cottons and slavery agitation. It alleges he pledged funds, attempted to borrow, and manipulated Treasury figures while criticizing Wall Street restraint and favoritism. The text also mentions coercive acts against 1857 and 1858 leadership, troop withholding, and private orders aboard a ship.
In Borligthn New Jersey on a Wednesday evening Mrs Ervie, returning from selling coniers with milk, was attacked a mile from town when a man on a horse jumped from behind and demanded money. She swung a large bell and struck the robber, who rode off on the horse, narrowly escaping with minor injuries and no money taken.
A verbose 1850s style political column discusses the Kansas-Nebraska dispute, Leavenworth and Kansas constitutions, and threats of renewed agitation. It references Missourians, squatter sovereignty, and calls for federal action as the Union and President face the crisis.
A heated political struggle in Thaois draws attention as two major factions, Linesla and Douglas, vie for influence. The race centers on control of the next Legislature and the fate of Benator. The Republican state ticket faces cancellation while district gerrymandering clouds the outcome. Douglas previously gained support over Lecompton and Dred Scott stances, but recent shifts threaten his lead.
The text discusses tax levy figures and payment amounts, noting a shift from 13,000 to 10,000 in the levy compared with prior year. It also reports on newspaper changes, mentioning Louisville Watchman and Missouri Presbyterian, new St Louis Observer, and a tribute to publisher Cox. Also comments on ARTIVa's Home Magazine and its improving standing and value.
The Telegraph reports renewed efforts to lay a European cable with Liverpool decline and the Agamemnon stern tows. The fleet sailed again on July 17 to renew the attempt. The Indian Bill advanced to a second reading in the Lords, signaling parliamentary progress.
Dispatches dated July 22 report Mormons returning to Salt Lake City and their homes in the Territory. Gen. Johnson passes through with horses and camps 30 miles away. no troops in the city. Government officers installed and preparing to discharge duties. Brigham Young eager for treason trial but demands Mormon-only jury.
Report from St Louis dated July 25 notes gold discovery rumors near Saint Verning Fort and a Bridling news from from Salt Lake City with June dates. A fire destroyed Scarritt Mason furniture warehouse on Washington Avenue, loss about 80000 dollars. Other items include crops, wool market shifts in Greene County and advertisements for Harlands bitters and a travel note by A L Stephens from Georgia.
The piece questions the alleged economy under Buchanan, citing March 1857 land and treasury gains and a large surplus. It argues the editor misleads readers about real fiscal prudence, implying hidden gains and rapid disposals over months.
A garbled report mentions Captain Michel Cromer with a harvest near Fravilla county. It cites 123 Bord ta of wheat and a regular cut measuring eleven feet wide and four and a half feet deep. The piece references ten acres harvested last year at the same site.
Report claims Fort Spelling has been abandoned and its lands moved to Fort Ridgely and other posts. The note indicates Floyd’s purchase and the government’s choice to confirm or honor the notes, condemning the alleged corruption and financial swindle.
A Boston Tradecript notes the Sumner estate case involving Newport Rhode Island. It describes the wrecked marriage and inheritance leading to Mrs and her child gaining rights while the late Walter Sumner’s daughter and siblings including Charles Sumner and George Sumner share the estate. The piece praises the actions as just and equitable.
The report surveys bank trouble across states and counties. It notes the Woodbury Bank receiver’s slow progress, hints at resuscitation hopes for Litchfield Bank Conn, and cites widespread specie resistance among North Carolina banks. It mentions Maromb County Michigan suspension and Dakota Nebraska bank woes, plus Capitol door cost estimates and a critical view of the Leviathan ship and Duff’s Mercantile College.
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