Orphans Court Sale of Beavers County Real Estate
An Orphans Court in Beaver County will sell the real estate of David Gilliland deceased at public vendue on a Wednesday in September 1858 at 2 o'clock. The sale includes Lot No 1074 in Darlington and is conducted by administrator Matthew Gilliland with terms requiring one third payment at sale and one third in one year, with life estate charges on the widow. The court orders the alias sale to proceed and invites inquiries to be directed to the resident administrator in New Brighton.
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Orphan's
Crebant
Joan Silks
Orphan’s Court
Beaver
David Gilliland
Beaver County
Darlington
Matthews
Ard Malonty
Matthew Gilleland
Richard Malo
Terus
Cote
Lis
Matthew
Cepsel
New, Brighton
Beaver Co
Clk
Banver
Es- Benjamin
Stewart
Greene Said
T Stewart
Robert W
William Conkle
Ana
Samiel Steart
Parkers
Aes
Elihu P. Stewart
Warsaw
Hinds
Margaret Jane Stewart
Gharleis Stewart
Mary Ann
Mary
Edith
Poahl Ann Purh
Wiphan
Nyes
Ted
Abraham Intet
Rkchael Neckism
Archibald Mecklem
Conty
William
Follonry
Francis
John
James
Washington County
Strerina Canson
Alfriend
New York
Albotel
Coleumbua
Cleveland Road
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Crestline
Cleveland
Clevelland
Beaver Argus Ad Rates and Contact Details
The Beaver Argus lists subscription at four dollars per year in advance or two dollars for a six month term, with no paper discontinued until all debts are settled. Rates for advertisements are fifty cents per insertion per line, with fifteen lines per insertion at twenty five cents each. Communications addressed to the editor receive prompt attention.
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England
Treland
Wisconsin Legislature Receives Corruption Circulars and Lands Matter
A fragmentary letter raises charges of receiving a railroad bonus from the La Cross and Milwaukee Railroad Company. It describes circulars sent to lands holders, a committee appointed to scope the bonds, and requests delaying action until Lord Ross’s telescope is obtained, while seeking to refund debts and pay coupons.
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Wisconsin
la Cross and Milwaukee Railroad Company
Enill
Nic
Milwaukee B Iron Company
Lillage
Lord Ross
Oura
TsAac Woopie
Wao
Help Wanted Two Male Teachers for Winter School
Local notice seeks two male teachers to instruct and supervise a winter school at Beofiall's Mills. Readers with ability to teach and manage a school are urged to respond. The notice also mentions rewards for helpers and references prior class instruction.
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Barner
Makio
B. Msere
Andy
Beofiall’s Mills
Monticello Hospitality and Jefferson’s Open House
A fragment discusses Thomas Jefferson and Monticello, noting lavish hospitality, many guests, and the burden on staff and farm resources. It contrasts Jefferson’s time with later expectations, recounting servants, carriages, and the high cost of entertaining guests at his Virginia estate.
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Jefferson
Maticello
Monticello
Bamber
Mr. Jefferson
Virginia
Aegon
Ray Idol Hy Tel
Teg
Turkey
T & Kk
Vigidia
Ngland
Fragmented Virginia excerpt attacks parties and leaders
An 1840s Virginia paper column denounces democracy and its Whig foes, blasting figures like Toombs and Stephens while condemning renounced allegiance and demoralization within parties. It contrasts past vigilant anti democracy rhetoric with current treacherous alignment and moral decline.
Slavery Debate Cited By Speaker Orr At Fopresensyed Session
The Hon. Janjed I. Orr speaks on slavery, noting it would be better protected under current government than thirty years ago. He predicts future seats in the Democratic convention may be influenced by persistent political control.
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Janjed I. Orr
House of
Giddings and the Senate Referencing a Fading Era
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Jebie and Giddings in the Senate as changes sweep through the Capitol. The piece notes shifts in leadership, retirements, and the era’s end with little harmony, highlighting figures like Ogden Curtis Barwell and Clifford while stressing lasting loyalty to reformist ideals.
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Weed
Dany
Brenig
Jebie
Leo Hervice
Ty Ogden
Curtis
Barwell Ptt
Algo
Uit
Bell
Senate
Natorial
Brown
Lifford
Wehys
Supreme Coupe
Stanly
Fone
Califonia
Raman Smith
Weller
Williams
Zorwin
Bretnoe Lott
Briggs
Lincoln
Nprs
Granger
Johnson
Gene “Strong
Andy Farvin
Low York Bend
Deisel Christoph Morgan
Tomas Kemisball
Good Cause
Igns
Chages
Senate Canal
Clay
Benton
Calhoun
Buchanan
Hobee
Pierce
Pee
Wright
Davis
Walker
Upa
Ortupo
Caittenden
Renate
Dow & Fates
Giddings
Fee
Early American Mail Routes From Alexandria To Pittsburgh
A historical overview of 18th century mail routes in the Ohio Valley describes 1775 and 1778 lines from Alexandria to Pittsburgh via Leesburg Winchester Cumberland Bedford and Lancaster York Carlisle Chambersburg and Bedford. It covers post era relay boats on the Ohio 1784 plan with six day trips Wheeling to Cincinnati and later horse mail from Zanesville after 1798.
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Alexandria
Leesburg
Winchester
Cumberland
Bedford
Pittsburgh
Lancaster
York
Carlisle
Chambersburg
Congress
Ma Jor Craig
Col. O'Hara
Ohio
Wheeling
Cincinnati
Marietta
Gallipolis
Maysville
Newport
Marietts
Harmar
Belpro
Cincinatti
Laws of Divorce Across States and Varying Causes
The passage surveys divergent divorce laws across states. It notes Delaware Maryland Virginia South Carolina Louisiana and Missouri restrict divorces to legislative acts or deny them. Connecticut Ohio and Illinois grant total divorces. Massachusetts New York and North Carolina limit causes to adultery. Illinois and Indiana show varied standards with absence or broad court discretion.
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Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
South Carolina
Louisiana
Missouri
Connecticut
Ohio
Ilinoia
Massachusetts
New York
North Carolina
Indiana
Clin
Gai
Music in Schools Promotes Virtue and Physical Culture
Governor Banke argues in Boston that music teaching in public schools is the most practical study for all ages. He insists music strengthens the voice, elevates the heart, and allies education with moral improvement, calling it essential to general culture and societal good.
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Banke
Massachusetts
Music
Boston
Neig
New York nights inspector and countryman on pier
A chaotic encounter near a pier ends with a watchman accusing a countryman of stolen goods. The countryman resists, swears, and the inspector, after a heated exchange over a bundle, escorts him toward the Custom House, only to back off as the parcel is left with the servant.
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New Yorks
Jookin Andle
Fehal
Pine Street
An Incoherent West Country Organd Inauguration Incident
A west England parish purchased a self acting organ expected to play a hymn tune but produced an unceasing, dissonant melody. The service was halted as the organ overwhelmed the congregation, later carried to the vestry to silence it with a carpet, continuing for twenty pieces.
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England
Trent
Poreon
London
Times
A Doctor's Life in Moral Snatches and Hypotheses
A fragmentary sketch depicts a doctor's life through idle boilerplate judgments about his churchgoing, wealth, dress, patient visits, politics, and professional conduct. The piece riffs on public perception and the supposed morals that tether a physician to society.
Wonderful President and Slavery Policy Critique
A Albany journal excerpt criticizes President Polk reflecting on his actions toward Kansas and slavery. It cites plans to flood notes, drain treasury funds, and hostile moves against Walker of Nicaragua, with allegations of frugality and partisan theatrics. The piece also notes improvements like sleeping cars on railroads and a drastically charged passenger tale aboard a river steamboat.
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Albany
Thurlow
Weed
Bueatte
White House
Kansas
Ed Paulding
Walker
Nicaragua
Utshinbee
Africa
Gulf ‘of Mexico
Athe Gort
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Swilliams
P Pa
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Washington Gossip
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Hick
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Bigler
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Stanton
Ansas
Gov. Walker
Thé
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Dyaxchvrite
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Ss. H. ‘Randall
Thomas Peony
Revepade Whigs
Petrebarg I Intelligencer
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P Peiple
Nature
Jaime
Otley
Toombs Stephens
Clingman
Aulkner
Wise
Wit
Lytchburg Virginian
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Tratel
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Sugan
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Olka
Mola
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