24 Dec 1853
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Newspaper
Burlington Weekly Telegraph
Location
Burlington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1853
Page
1
Rev Mr Cowles announced a new Gothic church plan on Fifth and Division streets with cost between 700 and 3000 dollars. Pews priced from 75 to 200 dollars, five year term with half sums, gallery free, several subscribers already purchasing private pews. Convent ion notes and political commentary follow with editorial tone.
The article highlights Burlington as the Garden City and praises its fruit growers. It notes Alexandria and Des Moines County growers sending peaches to Chicago and Cincinnati, with evidence from regional competitions. It predicts strong support at the Northwest Fruit Growers Convention in the city next autumn.
The Muscatine Enquirer claims to be first in Iowa to publish the President's Message after receiving it at 4 o clock Sunday. The Burlington papers were earlier, and the writer jokes the President should sue for slander while they seek an official copy for past offenses.
A minor snow demonstration occurred yesterday but melted on contact, producing little measurable accumulation. Weather observers noted only a trace of snowfall with no lasting effects on roads or daily activities.
Bridges and other repairs on Beaurxscton and Wannen road are finished. Competent judges say the structures will withstand floods. Over $6,000 worth of work done last fall. half a mile of grating needed to reach high ground. Plan to extend to Warren as soon as possible.
The November issue of the publication from St. Louis by Tarver and Cobb is reviewed as solid reading. The editors hope it reaches two more general circles of the community including the thinking class. The price is three dollars per year.
In New Orleans on the I line last year the stork of pork delivered 12 081 bbis, versus 150 bbis in a prior period, reflecting a large increase in output.
The Chicago and Rock Island Railroad reported November earnings of 59321 dollars.
The piece condemns Cuban slavery as a scourge on Christianity and civilization, cites sugar production growth, and accuses Spain of tolerating brutal slave raids and long work hours. It argues for ending the slave trade, possible U S action, and Spain’s decline if Cuba is lost. It references 1853 and British interference.
Col Stevens who mapped the Northern railroad route praises Alexander Culbertson and his Blackfoot wife for guiding the expedition through Indian territory. Culbertson is named special agent with Indian bureau approval. his wife, a Blood tribe Blackfoot, accompanies to ease tensions and aid negotiations with tribes.
The San Francisco Journal paints a bleak view of merchants facing idle time and shrinking profits. High rents taxes and an overstock of unsold merchandise depresses outlook as supply must adjust. a gradual improvement is expected with fewer stores and more selective traders. Meanwhile the Atlanta from New York and the White Swallow from Boston bring vast cargoes nearing 10,000 packages each.
A lyrical plea for social reform and personal virtue. The speaker laments oppression and treachery while hoping for honest praise, faithful marriages, and universal happiness. The verse seeks divine blessing and a world where wishful thinking becomes real through truth and kindness.
In Wautheron North Carolina on November 30 1853 George Washinston Caravan stood trial for the murder of Lessiter in Myde county. After a four day examination and three days of argument the jury found him guilty. He then drew a pistol shot at a lawyer and killed himself. Lassiter was killed and buried along a road while Carawan fled before trial. The tale notes high defense and state counsel, with new pistols and no clear clue to the weapon’s origin.
Senate notices include Seward bill to aid New York in building the Niagara Ship Canal. Beverly Tucker elected Senate Printer. Williams sworn in as New Hampshire senator. Debates over cheap ocean trade and British-US treaty communications. Committees named, Homestead and Railroad land bills discussed, temperance petition presented. Egypt World's Fair commissioners met the President.
The Keokuk Whig article rails at an editor for opposing a convention of respected citizens. It questions if the convention will rile editors and urges that Democratic editors attend, hoping the Wing editor reconsiders and joins the proceedings. Telegraph notes the expected party alignment among state editors.
Reported armistice rumors along the Danube remain doubtful with conflicting notes on Purks and Servians. Ottoman actions sanctioned. Beyrouth and Circassia coast watched. Turkish fleet to the Black Sea. Russian losses noted. Melbourne and California items mix with filibuster talk, mining, railroad plans, and a devastating Red River settlement fire.
In New York white eravate end vests fall from fashion, becoming the distinguishing badge worn by servants in attendance, signaling their role in fashionable circles. The shift marks a notable change in attire signaling social status and service.
The article notes there are 1,165 licensed taverns in Philadelphia city and county, equating to about one tavern for every 44.5 taxable residents. The figures illustrate the density of licensed drinking establishments in the area.
Mr Waaren editor of Ottomwn Cour ier (whig) faces calls to attend the editorial convention on January 9. A political note warns Democrats not to overreact to a few whigs at the capital. A match race at Union Course New Orleans on January 2 saw Lexington defeat Sally Waters for $8,500. Missouri Iron Mountain Company sent 250 units via steamer Audubon. the metal is praised as among the best in the United States.
In admiralty, Chief Justice Taney declares that wrecked luander rafts on the Susquehanna or any navigable river are not salvage, not under admiralty jurisdiction, as they are not intended for sea navigation. Intermeddling bears no liability. risk lies with the intermeddler. A Wisconsin iron firm forms to produce railroad iron and blast furnaces. A Peru Chronicle note reports a four story brick house collapse, burying its owner’s wife.
The Chaplain to each House is a Methodist Sister of the Methodist Episcopal Church North and Milburn of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Mr Milburn is widely known as the Blind Preacher.
The report notes a concussion incident during House proceedings on the eighth. details of the event and participants are given in the session records.
Wednesday notices show Mr. Churchwell introducing a bill to establish commercial uniformity across the United States and proposals to admit railroad iron free of duty, split Federal judicial district, and fund railways from Lake Winnebago to Lake Superior and along Detroit Toledo routes with public land grants to several states.
Citizens rally in Harbor Creek to oppose railhead damage to highways and urge wide gauge and better compromises with Evie. Erie quiet aside from Gov Bigler note promising injunction against Franklin Canal Co and offering aid if needed.
New York, Dec. 14. The Asia is now in her 32nd day out with no sign of her at sundown. In the case of Fi¢ vs Bennett for libel a verdict of 10,000 dollars with costs was given for the plaintiff. Despatches from Washington report a curious difficulty between Senator Guin of California and Secretary Guine, expected to result in a duct.
A report from Commissioner Manypenny outlines Indian relations and treaty plans west of Missouri Iowa. It details tribes visited, negotiations, and the push to settle lands with limited reservations, urging civil governance for emigrants and addressing Michigan tribes and temperance measures.
The passage notes continued favorable war news for the Turks and suggests Nicholas may seek peace talks, implying his limited allies are dwindling and a possible willingness to consider propositions for peace.
The Muscatine Journal notes small improvements in the slaughtering line with outside figures at three dollars per hundred for operations.
Anngst von Muaner ar CleveLand Nine deck hands on Steamer Louisiana were arrested Saturday the 16th at Cleveland and jailed. E Anderson, a steward on York Street and second mate of the Buckeye State, was reportedly attacked in the steerage by crew, robbed, and thrown overboard after a fight. A German passenger corroborates the assault and disappearance.
The Mississippi navigation is declared closed for the season after a sudden cold spell. Snow and ice floated across the river as the thermometer dropped to 3 degrees above zero. The Jenny Lind arrived January 22, the season’s first, and the West Newton reached Grenada April 11, boosting steamboat arrivals to 237, up from 171 last year. Vera Cruz reports Santa Anna named dictator for ten years with broad support.
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