Travels in China cited in Littell's Living Age review
The Quarterly Review praises a China travel paper now in Littell's Living Age, arguing Chinese refinement and influence shaped Western arts and tools. It highlights ancient contributions from Asia, mentions Draper, and notes how many Western luxuries originated in the East before offering varied related excerpts.
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India
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Swat
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Europe
Reverend Heberton to preach in Presbyterian Church
The notice announces Rev. Mr. Heberton will preach next Sabbath morning and evening at the Presbyterian Church. The items also mention new advertisements for local businesses and a council discussion on changing the hour for the market, plus a report on depot changes and a lecture by Mrs. Lucretia Mott.
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Presbyterian Church
Relief for the Poor and Charity Ball Plans in Columbia
In view of winter hardship and scarce funds, citizens in Columbia are urged to organize a permanent relief effort for the destitute. A charity ball, organized by leading residents with town ladies offering refreshments, is proposed to raise funds while preserving dignity. Also notes debate among Lancaster dentists over silver plated versus steel instruments. The Wasnerixon Ixerrretz School Board report and tuition terms are announced as the school prepares to open.
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Columbia
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Waylan
Blackwood October issue and new periodicals listed
The October Blackwood magazine is featured with contents such as What will he do with it Part V and From India. Also noted are American Agriculturist for November, priced at one dollar per year, and the Conestoga Chief, a new Red Men order paper edited by N. L. Goodall in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
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Japhet
Shem
Ham
Ball plan to aid Columbia’s poor in winter proposed
An editor suggests a charity ball to raise funds for warming the poor in Columbia. With 150 tickets at $2 each, about $300 could be raised to buy coal or food, while meetings discuss school plans and winter market hours. October 1857 items note school trustees, tuition rates, and market opening changes.
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Ile
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Oxygenated Bitters Cures Dyspepsia Claim
A humorous column mocks bachelor vigilance as courts threaten engagements with clever quips. It notes bachelors carry "Good for this call only" cards to avoid serious commitments and contrasts social shifts with aging and debt, ending with light remarks about manners and mobility.
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Delhi fall anticipated as Delhi news travels fast
The dispatches from India report major British actions near Delhi with Gen Iavelock and Gen Nicholson defeating rebels at Najafghar and Bithour. Lucknow garrison sorties succeed, Dinapore mutineers defeated, and troops move toward Allahabad as relief for Cawnpore nears. Telegraphs note rail and sea mail reach London with European cheer. The scene also covers ships, racing results, and social commentary on race myths and clergy habits.
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Minnesota Election Turmoil and Utah Expedition News
A Chicago despatch says Ramsey Republican elected Minnesota Governor by twelve vote margin while Democrats win both state Legislature houses. Governor Walker’s proclamation certifies election to Free State lawmakers from Johnston and Douglas counties, calling Oxford township vote a fraud and stoking unrest. Rioting occurred in New Orleans with one dead and twelve wounded. Disunion Convention met in not Cleveland with nine states represented. Western telegraph confirms Walker and Stanton rejected fraudulent Kansas returns, granting state lawmakers to Republicans. U.S. expedition against Utah Mormons advancing toward Salt Lake Valley amid scarce grass and storms. Baltic arrives with Liverpool news. Lexington ship reported lost near Venice.
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Dentists debate dental customs at Boston convention
The Boston dental convention elected officers and formed committees amid speeches. Discussions centered on tooth decay with varied views on tobacco, acids, and alkali. A radical Philadelphia speaker proposed dental laws affecting marriage and reproduction, while a softer tone favored practical business from weddings to artificial teeth.
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Salcratus
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Sayan
Prussia
Townsend
Cupid
Hair Restorative Ad Promises Quick Cure
The column reprints a testimonial from the Glows Free Trader about a popular hair restorative. It cites a politician who allegedly converted from thin gray hair to a fuller head after using the product, claiming the secret lies in Profe com's Hair Restorative as reported by a Rock River Democrat clipping.
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Rock River Democrat
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