God Created Each Living Thing After Its Kind, Wharton Claims
Francis Wharton argues in this fossil history that Nebraska fauna from the tertiary period appear as complete, indivisible types with no transitional forms. He asserts miracles of creation over evolution, citing Leidy’s Nebraska mammal portraits and a stark, literal interpretation of life’s origin by divine design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American
Europe
Asia
Alps
Kina
North America
Mammalia
Leidy
Ofer
Nebraska
Charles Lyell
Forriers
Francis Wharton
Frost and frost-damaged fruit across Ohio Indiana and Pennsylvania
A Norwalk Ohio correspondent reports frost has killed or damaged fruit, grain, and grass. Ohio regions near Cleveland and other towns show heavy fruit losses including peaches cherries and pears with some crops saved elsewhere. Reports from Vincennes Pittsburgh Marysville and Newport detail variable fruit injury, while wheat remains mixed and grass grows. A note adds sunflowers seeds as a known remedy for foundered horses.
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Ornio
Norwalk
Huron County
Ohio
Cleveland
Vincinnes
Ind
Pillsburg
Board of Managers of the Alleghany A Agricultural Society
Pittsburg
Winsfield
Peru
Huron Co. O
Marysville
Paris
South Carolina appoints A. P. Hayne to Senate
The governor fills the vacancy caused by Senator Evans death appointing A. P. Hayne to serve the remainder of the term. Hayne becomes the fourth appointee to a single term. A May dispatch notes Florida Seminoles aboard the Grey Cloud with Billy Bowlegs, easing Florida fears.
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South Carolina
A. P. Hayne
Senate of the
United States
Evans
Mr. Hayne
Binny Bowsrasper
Froamma Ar Tast
Rector
Pass
New Orleans
Billy Bowlegs
Florida
Bill Bowlegs
Two light draught steamers planned for Big Sioux run
The St. Paul Pioneer reports two enterprising gentlemen Messers Taxixine and Tavror arranging to place two light draught steam boats on the Big Sioux River this season. They will run regularly between Sioux City at the Missouri mouth and the new town Eminija about 140 miles upriver.
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Big Sioux
St. Paul
Messers
Taxixine & Tavror
Sioux City
Missouri
Eminija
California Legislature Tightens Free Negro Immigration
The California Legislature passed a bill prohibiting future free black immigration and requiring current residents to register their names and obtain licenses. The measure sparked widespread excitement and meetings, with discussions of mass emigration to Vancouver Island.
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California
Vancouver
Notable Ogdensburg Estate Up For Auction
Henry Van Rensselaer of Ogdensburg advertises his entire estate in St. Lawrence County for June sale. The listing includes 30000 acres of land and the Woodford country seat near Ogdensburg, described as the largest private-property sale yet heard of in America.
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Henry van Rensalear
Ogdensburgh
Ogdensburg
St. Lawrence County
Woodford
America
Bellevue News: City Election Returns Pleasant and Smooth
Our annual municipal election on Monday last brought a spirited contest between C. T. Holloway and rival Robinson with general goodwill. Aldermen elected include John A. Nye De Win EL Langsdorf Samuel Snyder Sr. Recorder Henry M. Bart City Treasurer W D Rowles Assessor I M Davenport Marshal W T R Blore. All officers chosen are efficient and popular and expected to perform well.
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C. T. Holloway
Flo
Robinson
John A. Nye
de. Win
EL Langsdorf
Samuel Snyder
Henry M. Bart
W. D. Rowles
I. M. Davenport
Ile
W. T R. Blore
Samuel Snyder Sr
Wm. H. Longsdorf
Henry M. Burt
F. M. Davenport
W. R. Blore
L. B. Kinney
Altest
L. L. Bowen
Mo Ray
C. T. Tolloway
Wm. Robinson
Samuel Snyder, Sr
W. A. Gwyer
Charles Johnson
Wm. S. McMurdin
All Seeing Eye
I’. M. Davenport
Hlorave Rogers
Marshal
Oo. Va
Annual Report of the American Sunday School Union
The 34th annual report shows 1524 new schools formed in the past year with 5800 children involved and 138 existing schools aided by missionaries. Books valued at 822 000 sold, 8 097 donated to indigent schools. Publishing and Missionary departments, 80 missionaries in 17 states, funded by donations. strong ties with the American Bible Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Sunday School Union
Effiem
R. B. Westbrook
American Bible Society
Victoria Sails to Replace Aubery as Pacific Line Vessel
The new elegant passenger steamer Victoria will take the place of the F. X. Aubery on the Pacific Line and be commanded by Ren. G. Grime, the veteran captain of the former vessel. The Victoria is entirely new and reflects well on the line.
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Victoria
F. X. Aubery
Ren. G. Grime
Pilar
Minstrel George Christy Joins Moves Taylor Engagement
Reports indicate George Christy of New York, a famed minstrel, travels with Moves Taylor for California. He signs a three year engagement in San Francisco, allegedly opting for a third of profits over a $10,000 yearly offer. Also noted is the Turkish Admiral’s plan to depart Boston for Liverpool then Constantinople, with a US return in about three months.
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Taylor
California
George Christy
New York
San Francisco
Boston
Liverpool
Constantinople
United States
Death of Anthony Hardesty First Locomotive Builder Cincinnati
The Cincinnati papers report the death of Anthony Hardesty an old citizen and the first locomotive builder there. The Wisconsin Editors and Publishers Association plans a Madison meeting on June 16 with Hon Chas D Robinson delivering an address and Horace Rubble reading a poem.
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Cincinnati
Anthony Hardesty
Wisconsin
Asssociation
Madison
Chas. D. Robinson
Green Bay
Horace Rubble
State Journal
Bellevue Election Returns and Masonic Obituary Note
The record covers Bellevue Bellevue City election results for June 7 with 133 votes, and a Masonry memorial for Thomas Nye detailing his life, virtues, and funeral rites. It also reports Bellevue growth, new buildings, fire lightning damage, and local council actions.
Sunday School Organized by American Union in City
A Sunday School was formed in the city under the American Sunday School Union with T. B. Lemon elected Superintendent. A Bible Class led by Rev. Wm. Hamilton was organized the same day. An additional school was started at Mr. Clifton's with Charles E. Smith as superintendent.
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American Sunday School Union
T. B. Lemon
Wm. Hamilton
Germans from Buffalo buy 4400 acres near St Stephen
A company of Germans from Buffalo New York has purchased 4400 acres of land adjoining St Stephen in Richardson county and plans immediate emigration to the property.
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Buffalo
N. Y
St. Stephen
Richardson County
Annual Masons Elect Officers at Bellevue Meeting 1859
The Annual Communication met in Bellevue on June 2 1859 and elected officers including R C Jordan Grand Master and L L Bowen Deputy Grand Master. Other posts filled by David Lindley M G Wilkinson John Maxon and more. LODGES REPRESENTED included Nebraska Lodge 1 Bellevue Western Star 2 Capitol 3 Omaha Nebraska Rally 4 Brownville Oma hi Rally 6 Plattsmouth Rally 6. Recent rains washed away two bridges over Omaha Creek on the Indian Reserve. Strawberries are ripe in the area.
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Nebraska
Thomas Nye
Nye
Lodge
Co. C. Goss
N. T. Clarke
L. F. Bartell
L. B. Kinney
W. M. Ws
H. Coox
Sec’y
Nebraska City
R. C. Jordan
Omaha
L. L. Bowen
Bellevue
David Lindley
M. G. Wilkinson
John H. Maxon
R. W. Furnas
Brownville
J. H.chivington
Albert C Clark
George Armstrong
H. N. Cornell
Wm. Byers
C.D. Keller
G. W. Bratton
D. H. Wheeler
Plattsmouth
E. A. Donelan
Jesse Noel
Edward Henry
Grand Tyler
N. T
Nebraska Lodge
Western Star Lodge
Nebraska Ct
Capitol Lodge
Omahi
Plattsouth
Omaha Creek
Indian Reserve
Col. Sites
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Bellevue Gazette
Bellevue, N. T
Local & Territorial
Presbyterian Church
Hancock Street
Missouri Valley
A. N. Briggs
E. W. Bigelow
School House
Pranklin Street
Norace Rogers
Bruno Tzschuck
St. Joseph
Dan
Converse
Watesoa
Jabez L. Winship
Harney Street
Omaha Times
Common Council
City of
Sid
A. D
T. Holloway
Platte Valley Bank
Nebraska City News
Sarpy County
Saling's Grove
Wa. R. Warsos
Arrren Marrs
General Land Office
BR. P. Rankin
Stephen H. Wattles
Michael Jones
Milton Driskell
G. W. Owen
B. P. Rankin
B. Tzschuck
Jonas Mitchell
Charles E. Smith
Enoch McCarty
Orleans Bank
Cannelton, Ind
Mud Creek
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