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Columbia Spy

Location

Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1856

Page

2

Independent Journal notes and literary notices wrap from Panema

The column acknowledges Dr Lauber for a late copy of the dspénwall Courier and Star Herald from Panama, plus Congress-favor kudos. It lists new book titles from Musers Childs & Begecrus and praises Elisha Kent Kane Arctic explorations, while reporting assorted local notices and a muttered duel in Virginia.

Lauber Dspénwall Courier Star & Herald Panama Congress James W. Moo Musers Childs & Begecrus Jed Arch Street Phila Delphia United States Grinnell John Pranisin Elisha Kent Kane Johan Franklin Wells Dr. Kane F.spedition Moore Vesy Tallyworth

President Pierce’s State of the Union Abstract

The President’s Message to Congress is summarized, noting constitutional duties, praise for economic growth, Kansas peace, and preparations for debt reduction. It covers finances, military and naval strength, and foreign affairs including Britain, Spain, Cuba, Mexico, Nicaragua, New Granada, and Panama disputes, with emphasis on diplomacy and potential naval deployments.

Congress Pierce Baltimore American Union United States Kaneas Rezard Raneas Kansas Secretary of the Treasury Gore Oramigat Mox Gan Enstoim Jessa Great Britain London Ef.rt Baltic Denmark Europe Spain Eforts Cuba Mar New Granada Isthmus Panama Paman Wawally

Readings From the Poets and Dramatists at Odd Fellows Hall

Columbia Spy notes an entertaining evening of readings and recitations by Armstrong Mifflin and Rev Mr Thomson with selections from English classics. Critics praise delivery and variety while urging further similar gatherings in Columbia. The item also mentions plans to form a reading society and attendance guidance. Also reports a German man Schinter Hannes convicted for hog fat theft from distilleries near Easton, later released after paying a small fee.

Odd Fellows’ Hall Messrs. Armstrong and Mifflin Thomson York Pue Thoms Armstron Loehiel Lylis Cassius Aristione Che Cohrytin Columbia Second Street Schinter Hannes Easton Newark New Jersey Bat Crciira Cecilia Society

Robbery near Marietta ends with arrest and confession

A Monday afternoon robbery on the turnpike between Marietta and this place left John H. Burker gagged and robbed of $220. The suspects fled but William Judy alias Jones was arrested with the money found on him. Burker identified the man as one of the robbers and described two others. Authorities continued searches.

Hicuyayr John H. Burker Marietta Burker Samuel Evans, Esq Lancaster Oficer Baker Nagle and Shields William Judy Jones Judy Burket

Pittsburg Swindlers Arrested During Royal Wedding Scene

Two men claiming to be Lord Arthur John Judson and Sir Charles Miller were arrested in Pittsburg after deceiving locals with tales of a £40,000 deposit and a farm deal. The incident occurred amid a wedding at their landlord’s tavern where guests witnessed the arrest.

Pittspure Pittsburg Arthur John Judson Charles Miller Lord John

Philadelphia Markets Report Flour and Grain Prices

Flour sales reach about 2000 bbls with standard superfine at 6.62 to 6.75, better brands at 6.87, and extra mostly selected at 7. Lb. Home-use flour ranges 6.21 to 6.74 for common to good brands, extra at 7. Lb. Rye flour scarce but quiet at 4.50 bbl. Corn meal asked high, Pennsylvanian meal refused at 3. Wheat demand limited with 407.5000 bus. sold at 150-152 for Pennsylvanian and southern reds, 160-162 for white. rye steady 0.80. Corn weak, 80,9000 bus southern yellow taken at 67-68 cents. Penn’s yellow 67, white 65 cents. Oats fair with 6000 bus Delaware at 42-44, 1000 bus Penn’a at 0.64. Whisky sold 2,300 bbl at 30-31 cents. holders seeking more. Hds quoted at 30 cents.

Delaware Penn’a Wusxey

Baltimore markets grain and flour prices report

Market notes show gales on Change street with Ohio super and City Mills flour at 6 50 cash. Rye flour scarce at 5 12. Corn meal dull. City Mills 3 60, Pennsylvania 3. Oats 35 to 41. Wheat offered mostly sold at 148 to 160 cents. Rye Pennsylvania 78 to 80, Maryland 65 to 70. New corn white 53 48, yellow 56 60. Winsley sales: Guy 29, Ohio 30 cents cash. Baltimore American, 5th instant.

Baltimore Ohio Award Street City Mills Pennsylvania Maryland Winsley Cnles Guy Baltimore American

Legendary Mustang Liniment claims grand cures

An 19th century advertisement touts Mustang Liniment as a universal remedy for rheumatism stiff joints burns wounds sores ulcers and other ailments of man and beast. It markets immense value to the United States and urges readers to buy from Barnes & Park New York while mixing in other patent medicines and broad claims of efficacy.

Bzer Godry Godey L. A New Orleans Picayune Providence R. I Rhode Island Boston United States Europe Asia America Barnes & Park Proprietors New York Sam's Bert Columbia A. Weil Wrightsville Dy Ont & Sons Philadelphias Sanford & Co N.Y

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