Fragmented political broadside on reformers and bloc tactics
A fragmented political screed laments reformers and abolitionists labeled as sham, while ridiculing spiritualists and anti law advocates. The author denounces party factions and predicts manipulative intrigue affecting elections, urging conservative restraint and caution amid heated public debate.
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Madi
Maine
Carl
Fibas
Bataas
Hierasthres
Jewelr 5
Pearse
Campas
Ishay
Democratic Convention Call for District Held at Mineral Point
A note records a Democratic convention for the Second Congressional District to be held in Mineral Point on September gul day. The piece also mentions curiosities in a collection, including a manuscript about twenty four migers and fortunes of twelve printers.
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Mineral Point
Resignation and mayoral news in a volatile era
The issue reports Gerrit Smith resuming his seat in Congress from New York and notes a Know Nothing mayoral victory in the city. It covers a steamship Prometheus arrival with California treasure, a Main Street fire causing up to 500 dollars in building damage and up to 1000 in stock, and a sensational mob incident in Lebanon Illinois where a Methodist preacher attempted to abuse a daughter and faced tar and feathering but escaped by clever prep, then mocked by a mock trial on a rail.
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Gerrit Stith
Wastusoror
Gerrit Smith
New York
Congress
Tris
Lebanon
Illinois
TF Canon Tekciel
Kin
Phil
Levis
Philadelphia
Adams
Billaint
Hin
Jefferson
Washington
Crasford's
Georgetown
Macon
Saroo
Lonca
Lia
Ines
Johnson
Bia
Petridecca Council Repeals July Fourth Resolution
Local council rescinds a controversial measure aimed at cancelling Independence Day festivities. The move follows opposition from factions and public figures who argued for maintaining traditional celebrations. Authorities seek to restore community events and tension remains over regional civic plans.
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Petridecca Common Council
Saoi
Thirty Tran' View Sketch of John Handolph
Proc Thomas I Renton presents a portrait of John Handolph, highlighting his long Senate career, wit, and integrity amid public strife. The piece notes his health struggles, friendships with Jefferson era figures, and strong stance against slavery while detailing his humane, principled conduct and influence on policy and society.
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Thomas I. Renton
John Handolph
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