Gossip and ads mix in a 19th century Columbus page
A colonial era notice details subscription terms and legal ad rules plus a long Gossiping essay condemning rumor in small towns, followed by a sensational tale The White Horseman recounting Hezekiah and combat near Lexington and concluding with a moral about love and money in Stratagem style fiction.
Courthouse Fire During Oregon Illinois Horse Thief Trials
The Chicago Tribune describes a chase of a gang of horse thieves in Oregon Illinois. During court sessions fire damaged the courthouse while the jail remained protected. Rumors spread of confederates seeking to harm prosecutors and officials. Judge Ford warned against outdoor threats and promised action against those making them.
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Baltimore American
Chicago Tribune
Oregon
Ogle County
Illinois
Ford
Judge Ford Threatened Vengeance in Farewell Address
The judge warned that after leaving his post to serve on the Circuit, he would return to protect his family and property and, if attacked, would lead charged neighbors to hang offenders at the nearest tree. The Tribune condemns the remark as intemperate and sacrilegious and notes the danger of such talk from a judge.
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Tribune
Ford
Baltimore Sun
Baltimore Mercantile Association
England
America
United States
Ohio
Missippi
Latrobe
Rosevelt
Stevens
Chancellor Livingston
Fulton
Livingston
France
Hudson
Robert Fulton
New York
Mississippi
Ir. Rosevelt
Hoboken
Bay of
Seine
Aristocratic Pride and Practical Dignity in Society
A Pittsburg Visitor excerpt rebukes aristocratic pride as foolish and costly, citing a Boston tale of a lawyer hiring a common carrier to carry meat to illustrate humility. It urges fops and dandies to work decently, echoing praise for Franklin’s hands-on virtue and sarcasm toward wasteful display.
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Franklin
Philadelphia
Wm. Gray
Boston
Billy Gray
Billy
Law
Pittsburg
Peter the Temperance Boy Leads by Example
A young eight year old, Peter, observes a March Albany procession of temperance workers and notes the sober, tidy transformation of former drinkers into gentlemen. He questions drink and joins the Youth’s Temperance Society, enrolling the next day and inspiring three companions to join, urged by parental consent. The piece urges curiosity, restraint, and leading others to abstain from intoxicating drink.
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Peter
Albany
Cousin
Pearlstreet Academy
Temperance Society
Pay Your Debts and Preserve Peace of Mind
Advice urges immediate debt payment to aid money circulation. It emphasizes fair dealing and moral duty, arguing that even old debts or those claiming the benefit of the act must be repaid if one has means, to be just in God and man.
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Yeaney
Gosiping
William
Frederick English
Jane
Eliza
Frederick
New York Herald
Swartwout
United States
Webster
Biddle
Andalusia
Nicholas Biddle
Bulwer
Scout
Cooper
Irving
Samuel Jaudon
Price
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