Temperance and politics mark early civic action in Wisconsin
The Sentinel reports a temperance division ceremony with officers listed and speeches by Kix wax, Gant, and Epxomns. It notes the division’s prosperous condition and influence on temperance reform. Road business exceeds expectations with a 100 mile line opening and September figures near sixty thousand dollars. Arkansas Democrats win statewide by a large majority and control the legislature on joint ballot.
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Otis Cross
E. Sanders
Messrs
Kixwax, Gant
Epxomns
the Sentinel
Pioneer Railroad
Jefferson on Fusion and Missouri Question
In 1823 Tomas Jerrrason laments federalism’s eclipse but not its extinction. He argues Missouri question split parties, alleging anti slavery measures served sectional aims. He cites Northern voters blindly following leaders, initially moral but aiding slaveholders’ interests.
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Tomas Jerrrason
Lafayette
Missouri
Water and hydropathy in daily life provoking debate
The fragment discusses drinking water, tea, and toffee, praising water as excellent while debating hydropathy and moderation. It notes water’s health benefits, warns against excess, and hints at washing and bathing uses. A humorous aside mentions a show er bath and umbrella. The piece reflects early sentiment on hygiene and drinking habits.
Early 19th Century Dispatches From Charleston and New York
Items from New York and Charleston report a steamship Geo. Law carrying 21,200,000 in gold arrives with South American news. Peru’s president’s defeat and Alvarez’s advance toward Mexico are noted. A Peruvian capital change and Vera Cruz support for Alvarez are cited. Savannah reports yellow fever prices easing and care for the sick continues as aid arrives.
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New York
Geo. Law
South America
Peru
Alvarez
Mexico
Acapulco
Vera Cruz
Savannah
Mercantile Agency Libel Case Plea Mentioned
A Mississippi mercantile firm gained 500 damages after delays of law. Sheldon L. Church, owner of a local libellous firm, criticized mercantile agencies as inquisitorial and criminal. The 1836 libel alleged two local men were incompetent and led to harsh warnings against supporting such agencies.
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Slavep Hue Rici
Hale & Murdock
Columbus
Mississippi
Sheldon LP
Church
Lenco
Nore Cirdés
Mirror
La Causse Market Sees Brisk Fall Trade Revival
Weather has improved after weeks of storms boosting business at La Causse. Farmers bring in crops and prepare for fall supplies as prices rise for all produce. Moxey reports plenty, while retailers note some traders in need, yet overall profits appear solid for the season.
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la Causse
Moxey
Rntard
Surepie A Chandier Seeks Congress Seat in Philadelphia District
Ja ton identifies Surepie A. Chandier as an unde pendant ship candidate for Congress. He files in a Philadelphia district seeking a seat amid local political activity.
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Ja* Ton
Surepie A. Chandier
Congress
Philadelphia
Various 1855 items from New York and Wisconsin news
A mixed digest notes drought sale prices for apples and potatoes in Pittsburg and Fitchburg, the New York Normal School opening with 4468 pupils, and property values in York for 1834. It reports new locomotives for the Great Western Rail and a monthly stock fair at Ford Lake. Observations include grass seed yields near Waupun, a skeleton found in a mill chimney, Boston gauges of manufacturing firms, and a fatal kitchen accident.
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Famaly Normal School
Neww York
City of
York
Pact Agu
Sar Leis
Tigrd
Waupun
Trenton
Land bids and mineral claims on Lake Superior shore
The government has put large tracts of land up for sale at 25 per acre with 400 acres in a block near the North shore of Lake Superior. Copper and iron prospects are reported, with rich openings found where Yankee squatters could not cover the mineral field. Several units have formed to claim and jointly purchase sites amid rising speculation.
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Iuk Ronvey
Lake Superior
Snll
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John Gilmore
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Jefferson
Fusion
Boston Pout
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Sussex
England
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Mass
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Fer Lake
Dodge County
Thonday
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Arrison
M. Moore
U.S
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Central Railroad
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Atuoe
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Ghirae
Sarothy
Washinton
Ibis
Leontof
Ueber
Stesmer
Newbury
Green Bay
poNtebepgan Journal
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Peore AN
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Ahmare
W. D. Gald Wes
Che Risto
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