10 Feb 1855
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Newspaper
Burlington Weekly Telegraph
Location
Burlington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1855
Page
1
Mr Beers completed a course of lectures at Ma von Hall and drew praise for his eloquence and instruction. Des Moines trip noted for a forthcoming engagement. The piece ends with high regard for his character and oratory. The town warms to the value of his weekly discourse and its lasting impact on listeners. Tonight Osarosta plans a charity event to aid the poor featuring local musical talent to mobilize broad community benevolence.
The Hawkeye Mill, a new facility by Mesers. Perwas & Co., aims to open by Thursday at Third and Market in Burlington. A three story brick complex with a 15 inch cylinder engine and capacity around 200 barrels daily, it showcases solid construction and experienced staff led by Mr. Lowan and Mr. Porman. The piece also notes a successful concert benefiting the poor at Marion Hall, praising the Cratorio Society and local talent.
The Railroad Journal shows 19438 miles of track in the United States as of January 1, an increase of 3927 miles in the past year. A seven year table lists miles in operation each January 1. Mayor aldermen and city officers election notices follow as a municipal item. News from Peoria Press is noted with dispatches to be seen in another column.
The piece reflects on the burden of awaiting mails and piling newspaper copies, noting editors face a looming workload with weeks of papers to process. It contrasts such anxieties with market woes, and cites Catholic Church statistics in the United States including archbishops bishops priests and colleges. It also mentions advertising rates in the London Illustrated News and price comparisons with American papers.
The New York Courier and Enquirer sets a comparison between the defences of New York and Sevastopol that may surprise many readers. The article contrasts fortifications, garrisons, and strategic considerations in both cities.
Washington correspondent notes rapid improvement in the health of Hon. W H Bissell. His Baltimore physician Dr Nathan Smith confirms full restoration to health. Wisconsin Lean Mines describe zinc ore yields in the lead district with ore tonnage estimates and ore oxide content.
News notes in Peoria Rep report the death of E B Kellogg a veteran engineer on the Peoria and Oquawka railroad and praise his skill and character. They also summarize a severe mid March storm affecting Chicago rail lines and eastern cities with damaged bridges ice and high tides.
A Nat Intelligencer correspondent recalls the Paris blue rose craze and old inverts of marvels, noting the blue rose could bring fortune through premium prizes and speculative profits. It cites rose legends from Cleopatra to Nero, with widespread cultivation and potential wealth rivaling Rothschilds if the blue rose appears.
The excerpt argues blood relations are not the true basis of kinship, noting maternal devotion and parental conflicts prove consanguinity fails as a lasting bond. It asserts relationships endure only when embraced by spiritual feeling, with marriage forming the ultimate separating force and new family ties.
Steamship Pacific arrives from Liverpool reporting a collision with the brig Corinthian with cargo valued at £29000 and no lives lost. The Geo. Channing voyage to Hamburg is confirmed sunk with 150 aboard. European politics discuss the “Eastern question” with Russia, Prussia, Sardinia, and alliance shifts. Reports of French loan uptake, Danube incursion, Sevastopol siege dispatches, and Turkish landing at Eupatoria accompany weather and naval wear.
The Liverpool chamber of commerce presented an address to Lord Elgin praising his role in the reciprocity treaty negotiations. Elgin delivered a complimentary speech. The London Times notes that mediation offers may be declined in any case without implying disrespect.
Paris reports a rumored autograph letter from the Russian emperor to the French emperor proposing peace. An inundation in Han over causes property damage and loss of life. A Bucharest courier confirms renewed war on the Danube with Russian forces advancing toward Katchin. Breadstuffs dull and Consols at 91 3/4.
The St Louis riverfront reports a near closed river with a narrow running water strip. Weather is calm and freezing. Wheat, corn, barley, rye, whisky and lard prices listed. The gorge below the city broke but may reform. Alton packets suspended. railroads blocked by snow. Cairo depth four feet cripples transactions. Money market light.
Rochester January 26 report of a large Anti Know Noths convention in Genesee with representation from Livingston county towns. The Know Nothings were denounced and Judge Loomis nominated. Police arrested about forty ringleaders at the canal riot scene. snowstorm delays rail traffic.
The brig Fairy reached Philadelphia with Rio de Janeiro dates to the 12th and United States vessels in port. The ship, boarded by the sloop John Adams, carried letter bags from the Fairy and other vessels. The Fairy sailed with the Judiestor of N. and endured a heavy gale off Cape Hatteras without damage.
Hon Mr Latham of California will address Masonic Institutions of Maryland in Baltimore on January 31. The Star reports Havana advices to January 21 indicate Cuban excitement and joining the Revolutionary cause as Cortes refuse to cede the island to the United States, with a serious outbreak expected.
Washington to Mayor Wood orders seizure of the Sardinian frigate expected to enter New York with a large number of criminals aboard. Wood has written to the Sardinian Consul here to arrange detention pending investigation.
A longtime home care tip urges every resident to oil all moving parts of their house every two to three months. Proper lubrication reportedly extends the house’s life and improves living quietness.
The piece urges voters to weigh candidates carefully, resist prejudice, and support qualified leaders for Burlington and city interests. It notes efforts to bring Mr Beers to Muscatine for a row of public lectures and reports hog slaughter figures and a new Harlem rail brake showing strong braking performance and engineer control.
Harrisburg reports the Governor vetoed a bill that would have relieved the Ohio and Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Railroad from fines totaling 70 000 dollars incurred under the small note law. The veto consolidates suits into one penalty of 500 dollars per company, with informers convicted of conspiracy and sent to the penitentiary.
The President submits a special message with a War Department letter warning of rising Western Indian hostilities. He calls for immediate action to fund a temporary force and advocates increasing the regular army to quell predatory bands and prevent renewed border warfare.
A Richmond Enquirer letter from Liverpool urges American farmers to pivot from tobacco and cotton to wheat corn and provisions as England keeps war costs high and diets shrink. It notes England must supply armies and food and predicts Europe's war spread through Austria's possible actions and Prussia alignment.
A reflective passage contrasts hope across ages from the laboring footman to the aged crutch bearer. It describes life as an ocean of fleeting waves and the universal wish for brighter days, rest, and peace beyond the grave as labor ends.
Don't speak harshly to him as he lacks parental guidance. Temptation rose before him, but a kind word may save him from rain. Be his friend, guide, and counselor to avert deeper sin, for sympathy can temper bad passions and lead to virtue and usefulness.
The George Law arrives with 1,251,000 in treasure and California dates. A Pacific storm destroys frame buildings and damages the ship. a Sonora robbery yields 27,000 with 13,000 recovered. Lively political notices, Hawaii proclamation, and Minnesota issues follow, including Gov Gorman and Warren removals and a looming legislature.
A Washington Union report notes John C. Breckenridge, 34, nominated and likely to be confirmed as the U.S. representative to a principal European court. Breckenridge, a Democrat from Kentucky’s Lexington district once led by Henry Clay, is praised for intellect, oratory, and chivalrous conduct amid broad party support.
The passage explains how atmospheric moisture varies with weather, condenses on cooler surfaces, and becomes visible as dew or mist. It notes that granite and sandstone respond differently to moisture, while painted walls absorb moisture, leading to visible dampness after sudden thaw in oil painted staircases.
A committee led by Mr Yeomans adopts resolutions praising Democratic principles, opposing incendiary movements, supporting the 1852 slavery stance, and endorsing the Pierce administration. It also endorses Iowa Democratic acts in Congress and the General Assembly’s action on the Senate election.
Mr Ruehnere aids the poor and balance of mankind by supplying a cheap nutritious edible. The economy and health of the product make it a strong substitute for vegetables amid scarcity. Pater Ritchie’s Hemeny Mill becomes a notable supplier for country merchants to stock for customers. See advertisement.
As ballots are cast, a high turnout and strong interest mark the tax election. Voters report good behavior with no drunkenness and a courteous, peaceful mood pervades Burlington as results loom.
Mr Hudson is elected Mayor with Mr Jen as Treasurer and Mr Tracy as Recorder. Mr Ensley becomes Marshal. Aldermen named Messrs Carpenter Wightman Postlewait Blind Ray Heshler Law and Chamberlin in official vote results.
The Peoria Press notes rumors of a first installment of back mails arriving today. Carloads are reported piled up at a point west of Mendota as telegraphic news circulates.
The EF Judge Jessup of Montrose Pennsylvania has induced about thirty boys to leave New York City and relocate to Pennsylvania farms where spots are arranged for them. The youths traveled in a group under the supervision of a son of their benefactor.
EF Col. Benjamin Butler of Lowell plans to disobey Massachusetts Governor's order to disband so called Irish companies in his regiment and seeks a court martial to challenge the governor's actions and bring the constitutional question before the supreme court.
Henry Ward Beecher warns pastors to avoid secular sermonizing and to address timely duties of Christians. He argues merchants, landlords, brokers, and financiers prefer sermons on doctrine over practical issues, urging ministers to connect faith with daily duties and resist two master loyalties.
Reports from Rock River describe Thomas Butler’s wife and infant freezing to death during a severe Sunday storm. Butler, living near the railroad bridge with John Warner, remained in town to await a business meeting and learned his family perished on the way to a neighbor’s home.
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