29 Jul 1857
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Newspaper
Beaver County Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1857
Page
1
The notice states charges for discontinuing notices and arrears, with advertisers allowed to insert notices at 50 cents per line and 25 cents for each additional line. It promises prompt attention for letters and communications by rail and highlights a liberal policy toward yearly advertisers.
A Boschean excerpt recounts a gentleman who, amid a crowded assembly, receives loud applause for a bold greeting and the idea that gumption means quick practical sense. It then parables lawyers Smith and Brown with contrasting styles and a judge’s rebuke, ending with a display of gumption restoring a speaker’s favor.
A fragmentary 19th century poem portrays the pestilence cholera as a feared force moving from the east toward Europe. The piece evokes a white horse, storm imagery, and apocalyptic tones symbolizing disease advancing through the continent.
The text quotes a fractured dialogue about words and languages including Taw and Siih, with stray notes on cures, letters, and a warning to publish or withhold pieces. It references Davy Crockett and North Savill ley, and includes chaotic mentions of Paris, Bay starglever, and Be careful you’re right.
In Quitman Texas the Free Press and editor Winston Banks faced friction after publishing letters advocating replacing slave labor with free labor. A state convention rejected Banks and Lamon for their opinions, amid a mob driven ban on the Free Press and threats to eject them from their positions. Both men, rooted in southern culture, defended free discussion despite local pressure.
A private letter from India cited in the London News says the situation in British India is worsening. It cites widespread disaffection across the subcontinent, mutiny details, and a fear that European populations may diminish before the next mail arrives.
The article argues moderate fasting aids mental effort by reducing blood carbon, improving brain flow, and sharpening perception. It warns many healthy individuals overestimate health and urges occasional restraint to strengthen rational will over appetite for better bodily health and mental vigor.
A fragmented account describes sexual coercion and alleged crimes within a Mormon community. It recalls a woman torn between two men and a prophet, with references to spiritual marriage, divorce, and harsh punishment. The piece weaves personal tragedy with denunciation and moral outrage, ending with literary quotations.
A long piece describes an old cannon unearthed for Independence Day in Norfolk Virginia. Workers attempted to clear the muzzle and loaded powder, causing a sudden explosion that shed wood from the fire engine house door and revealed a six pound cannon ball. The piece notes the cannon last fired during British troops’ time, and recounts local anecdotes and market notes from New Orleans peaches to a Scottish tale of Gordon in Turiff.
A commentary extols Sweden as a utopian nation where religion toleration and monarchial restraint create broad liberty for subjects. It notes minimal political debate and noninterference between king and people, yet laments figures like Coodwen bal Suter who died poor after California gold discovery.
An excerpt reports Republican and Democratic members of a territorial convention clashing over organizing rules and seat validity. The dead rabbit press accuses GOP majority manipulation while Republicans claim a lawful majority excluding contested seats. Officers reportedly follow instructions to block Minnesota statehood, amid a midnight chamber occupation and street-side skirmish.
A father and son dispute in a county court erupts into a rough melee. An agitated son strikes toward his lawyer, misdirects the blow, and wields it against his own father. The fight spreads as a spectator is knocked down and the court benches buckle. The scene descends into a fractured, chaotic conclusion.
A fragmentary letter describes frontier life after leaving a boat for a wagon journey. The writer details rough housing with daub and chinking, beds on the floor, simple furniture, limited livestock, and a rough but hopeful adaptation to prairie living. They note cold weather, wild berries, strawberr ies, plums, and the sense of independence despite hardships.
The article argues for growing support for the Wilmot ticket across Pennsylvania. It cites Philadelphia optimism, predicts a large Wilmot majority in Bradford County and Western Pennsylvania, and notes Democratic leaders feel weakness and fear fraud allegations.
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