Fragmentary 19th Century Political Directory Snippet
Readable portions list figures such as Franklin Pierce Jesse Bright James Lloyds and William Moray with roles in state officers and judiciary including John Rowz Gabriel Woodwant and J O Knox. Mentions Supreme Court Justices and Senators amid a disjointed roster of officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Pierce
Vito Pre Rident
Jesse Dr. Bright
Cary
Sta E
William’ L. Muroy
Arg
Anferior
Bilan SC
Intorney “Qemeriocene of Justice
Wevernor
James Lolsock
G. Curia
Commonwealth
John
Rowz
Jacob
Frydrtate
L. S. Magraw
Jurges Supreme Court
J S Black
Ee Lewde
Lorie
Woodwant
Knox
Richard Lrodhead
Illiamential
Kenry Mubt
Arngid Plumer
George Scott
Inquest to Part Real Estate of Teradnged Trust
A Beaver County court notices an inquest to partition part of the real estate of Teradnged, with heirs listed and dates set for the next term of court. It includes names such as James Like of George, Simerva of Greene, and Lewitt Suntan of Georgetown, plus references to Greene and Seaver counties and per a Rule copy Attest WM. K. Bodен.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene
Said County
Mary Jy Sines Deeeas
Tae
Surteen
Georgetown
Seaver County
Athineton
James
George
Soup Va
Sinerva
WM. K
Boden
Janz i
Beaver Argus Classified Terms and Rates
The Beaver Argus explains advertising terms including price 50 cents per square for fifteen lines, 25 cents for each subsequent insertion, and a two dollar charge for non advance payments. It notes paper continuation and editor options on undisputed streams and urges yearly advertisers for discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Weyand
Firry Casa
Pe ‘Agninn
Undi
Oes
Bay“Letters and Communications
Mai
Aball
Poem Addressing Hannah Reno From 1857 Pittsburgh Letter
A dated 1857 Pittsburgh note speaks to Miss Hannah Reno and the poet’s muse. It invokes memories of loved ones and asks the minstrel to sing with discipline, urging poetic strength and heavenly inspiration for future works. It reflects longing, tribute, and moral resolve in verse.
Passion Flowers and the Poem of a Woman's Soul
Fragmentary column presents a female author’s work and reflections on love memory and duty. It discusses how wives and mothers recall radiant presence, ties to faith, and a lyric about a shepherd loving his sheep. The piece transitions to a mother recounting her child and a hope for heaven where all is known.
Singular Case of Marriage Reported Near Marion
A correspondent from Abingdon Virginia describes a marriage near Marion Smyth County between a man who has remained in a fixed position for sixteen years and a young woman. The groom cannot move his limbs much, can barely eat unless fed, yet is hearty and raising children. The clergyman hesitated but permitted the marriage after speaking with both parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abingdon Virginian
Marion
Smythe County
Wiote
Oath and Union Unity Speech in Washington
The address begins with an oath to faithfully execute the presidency and defend the Constitution. It urges harmony among states, discusses popular sovereignty on slavery in territories, and defends a strict construction of Constitutional powers. It emphasizes fiscal prudence, anti corruption, openness to immigrants, and peaceful diplomacy. The speaker defends federal responsibility to protect states and promote national growth while avoiding territorial expansion by force. The oath is to be taken in Washington on March 4.
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Cireaziist
Appéir
United States
The
Boone
Oana
Congress
Kannas
Tes Coton
Supreme “Court of the
Unido
Aradd
Diaunion
Union
California
Territte
Atlantic
Pacific
Americas
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountains
Farbdar
Wwe
Allianges
Washington
Texas
Durlowa
San Ae Pee Anan
Mateh
Sulphur Bath Turns Maidens Complexion Dark in Tale
An old tale recounts Maidens Bewate Madame Sley who whitewashed herself via a medicated bath. A physician proposes a chemical reaction with sulphur and metal, yielding a dramatic change from milky whiteness to bronzed blackness, described with moral allegory and dramatic quotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dianas
Polarized Union Crisis Warns of Slavery Fight
A London-like dispatch reports intense debate over Congress power to regulate slavery in territories. The speaker argues the Kansas Nebraska conflict and Buchanan’s inaugural call for resistance, urging Free States to unite against political slavery and defend the Union's founding aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tiibane
Washivs Lin
Pikéaiuser Aceanpiig
Feon
New England
Bueliagan
Supreme Court
Congress
Bastille
Kansas
Nebraska
Buchanan
Mre Bachanjn
Pr. Claiminks
Free States
Tha
Assis
Fort No
North
Federa
Kane's Dog Eskimo Causes Laughs Around Allegany
A large black shaggy dog owned by Dr Kane strays to Allegany and then to Oramel where timber dealer James McArthur holds him. Known as Esikimo by locals, the dog delights in pranks in winter forests, often removing his muzzle to playfully dig and dive. In town he wears a muzzle to protect pigs and chickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
Oma Iby
Kane
Allegany
James
McArther
Oramel
McAtther
Esquimsux
iLirge
Newark
New Jersey
Kissing a Bachelor
A correspondent recalls a peculiar social vignette about a modest bachelor friend involved with the Indies society. The tale references his evenings after visiting an acquaintance who recently married and hints at affectionate, fragile bonds forming around the new union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indies
Joraly
Judging Horses by Teeth in Agricultural Column
The article explains aging horses by dental development and wear. It details tooth types, such as cutting teeth and tushes, and describes how tooth marks and visibility change from ages four to twelve. It notes that aging accuracy declines after eight to nine years and warns of horse dealers using artifices to deceive buyers.
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