18 Nov 1857
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Newspaper
Beaver County Argus
Location
Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1857
Page
1
Printed and published by Weyand A. Thad. Rates noted for advertisements set at 50 cents per square of fifteen lines per insertion. Aimed at timely attention, with options for yearly space and prompt consideration of letters and common notices.
A fragmented account discusses Masons and labor on the level noting concerns over hard money, speculation, and the Pacific region. It cites discussions on monetary crises, bank behavior in California, and a call for patience amid fiscal stress, with references to Rand Lancaster and local press commentary.
The piece rails against revived talk of reopening the African Slave Trade as a plank in the Slave Democratic Platform. It argues Northern Democrats flip from opposing but now support repeal and expansion, warning that Southern states push to revive slave labor and argue for labor influx from abroad to Kansas. It cites the South, North, and Governor of South Carolina advocating reopening, warning of dire consequences for the nation.
Long narrative of Phil Stanly known as Phil Sanford born in England and over 82 years old leads a trio of thieves across Buffalo Albany Rochester and other cities. Detailing his early burglaries prison terms pardons and spectacular bank robberies in Canada and the United States, culminating in his capture and flight with accomplices.
An immigrant passenger from Vermont boards a North River packet at Albany. He inspects the vessel, and upon discovering the ship bell, negotiates with the captain to ring it. After a heated exchange the bell rings for passengers, the crew, and the crowd until stopped by the captain's bargain. Also notes arrests in Harrodsburg and a satirical English remark about married women and a gardener.
The text argues production creates wealth not mere commerce. It warns against exporting raw materials and calling imports cheap, urging domestic manufacture to add value. Using cotton as example, it claims Western nations gain by refining raw cotton abroad and selling finished goods back, boosting labor and national wealth.
A passenger recalls a night on a grand steamer where a father led his child in a simple evening prayer beside the lower berth. The scene moves the writer, who cherishes the memory of parental faith shaping a child’s devotion aboard the ship. The mother’s quiet teaching, the child’s gesture of blessing, and the contrast with others praying later leave a lasting impression.
A rough exchange unfolds aboard a canal packet on the Erie Canal. Jonathan, a boarding passenger, negotiates for passage and meal costs, insisting on paying four and a half cents per mile but finally disembarks after a terse exchange with the captain.
A discursive sermon recalls the failings of social reforms while affirming the Gospel as the enduring source of strength. Daniel Webster is cited, and reflections touch on temperance, education, and the duty to endure hardship for moral progress.
The text notes Walpole’s quote about paper and heartlessness and muses on parenting and happiness. It questions the idea that cultivating talent through enthusiasm might prove costly, preferring a practical path to stable, modest virtue.
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