Great Chance to make Money in Philadelphia Property Sale
An 1857 Dover notice promotes a speculative plan offering shares at one dollar each in an undivided estate including three Philadelphia houses valued at $2,500 and $2,700 each, plus a large watch and jewelry stock. It describes shareholder voting, a disposition committee, and distribution of property after sale. Receipts issued for each dollar sent. shares rapidly sold with mail or newspaper notices guiding distribution.
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Philadelphia
Teceting
Villeoe
Elinesord
Broomall
South Second St
Chevinet
Jessly Whilsdelphis
Political Selections Stir Northern Tensions and Demagogues
A partisan Lucas style defense blames Northern Fanatics and Demagogues for political danger to the Union. It argues fanatics push racist doctrine, while demagogues pursue power, urging rational Southerners to resist and preserve the Confederacy. It notes cautious hope for peace and mentions a Harrisburg wedding cash scandal and Utah Mormon Cotillion.
Slavery debate spreads across Europe and Americas
The piece argues abolitionist pressure has grown, noting Britain France and the United States now face rising demands to end slavery. It details Atlantic trade, sugar and molasses shortages, and political shifts sparked by anti slavery movements, with references to Napoleon and colonial labor realities.
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Europe
Britain
France
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Dover
Statesman
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Faso
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Embowiderud Holkis
Shetland
Broadway
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Dequarre Packet
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Colgate & Co
Kingsfond
Oswego
Bascarorns & Scox
Fox
TAS
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Spain
Napoleon
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Tropics
Stowe
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