Furnace of deceit harms the schemer and the foe
A moral lecture contrasts social fraud with poetic warnings from Richard the Hunchback. It argues that those who plot ruin for others often ruin themselves, facing a universal law of justice. The text then critiques private enterprise plans in New York and national land bills, hinting at corrupt stock interests and political gain tied to western railroad routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suaksteare
Richard
New York City
East
Marty
Congress
Benton’s
Texas
Weather Update Describes Cold Clear Snowy Conditions
The report notes settled cool and bracing weather with a tolerable layer of snow. Slight additional snowfall could improve sleighing conditions, though current cover is adequate for outdoor travel.
Congress Postpones Action Until After Holidays
The article states that Congress will not do much until after the holiday season passes. It suggests limited legislative activity is expected even then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Temperance meeting to appoint delegates in county
A county meeting at the Court House on Saturday at 2 PM will appoint delegates to the State Temperance Convention in Indianapolis on January 7. All parts urged to attend for a decisive session against King Alcohol with an expected exciting time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emperance Pehaxenton
Court House
Indianapolis
Wright House in Indianapolis Linked to Commodore as Landlord
A reader notes Henry Reney runs the Wright House in Indianapolis and that the old commodore acts as landlord. The writer announces plans to see how the editor will be treated in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CPA
Indianapolis
Eastern Europe war news from Humboldt and Niagara dispatches
The Humboldt report notes limited progress in Eastern Europe as Turkish forces retreat across the Danube. France pledges to protect Turkey's integrity. Russia reportedly evacuates Wallachia and fortifies Odessa. 12 000 Turkish allied troops may cross Servian lands. The Niagara dispatch says Moldavia hostilities pause due to Danube floods. Fury wreck near Constantinople prompts a new Anglo French note.
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Humbolt
N. ¥. Times
S. B
Europe
Danube
Nesselrode
Turkey
Omer Pasha
Wallachia
St. Petersburg
Baltic
Bosnia
Odessa
Constantinole
Black Sea
Austria
Prussia
Moldavia
Fury
Brokt
Constantinople
Porte
Paris
Sultani
Turbulent War News From Oltenitza and Danube Fronts
Reports describe Omar Pasha fortifying Kalafat Kragova and Moravia with about 40 000 troops while Turkish forces under Ismael Pasha push toward Kragova. The Turkish navy claims successes in Asia and on St Nicholas port, with broader plans to attack Luders in Bessarabia and cooperate with a Black Sea fleet. Dispatches mention British French support promises and Austrian troop movements amid rumors of a truce, armistice, and ongoing Danube campaigns.
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Omar Pasha
Kalefat
Kelefat
Kragova
Moravia
Ismael Pasha
Beech
Asia
St. Nicholas
Pattago
Porte
Constantinople
Olenitza
Gortschkoff
Luders
Bess- Arabia
Black Sea
France
England
London Morning
Vienna
Ulr
Oltenitza
Danube
Arctic
New York
Omar Pacha
Beyrout
Circassia
L. Lyon
Britain
Turkey
Austria
Prussia
Hungary
Railroad consolidation links Madison to Peru line
Stock holders confirm the union of the Madison and Indianapolis and the Peru and Indianapolis railroads to form a single line from Madison to Peru starting after January 1 next. The new through route will run nearly straight through the state north to south. The consolidation benefits both roads, with the Madison line seen as having the better bargain.
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Madison
Indianapolis
Peru
Madison Road
Zind
Erie Algerines Threaten Rail Gauge Change Riot
A harsh editorial denounces Erie Pennsylvania rioters who attacked rail lines during a gauge standardization dispute. It praises railroad leaders and Harbor Creek residents who resisted the disruption while urging Congress to alter Lake Erie’s name to avoid further disgrace.
Jackson County Doctors Switch to Whig Principles
Dr Brandt of Jackson county renounces locofocoism and embraces Whig ideals. Dr J W Williams of the same county also opposes the administration and pledges support for sound Whig principles. Both are noted as capable influencers, whose departure impacts beyond Jackson county.
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Brandt
Jackson County
Locofocoisin
J.W. Williams
Treasury Report hints at tariff reform and revenue cuts
The Secretary of the Treasury estimates current year receipts at 61.65 million and expenses at 57.25 million with 15 million for debt redemption. For 1855 he projects 55.0 million receipts and 51.0 million expenses. He proposes freeing many items from January 1 1855 and imposing two duty rates 100 percent and 26 percent to reduce revenue by about 4.5 million, with salt duty removed and iron taxed on a specific basis for Pennsylvania.
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P. O. Department
California
Pacific Coast
Isthmus
S. B. Reg
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Pennsylvania
Simplicity fades as White House carpet sparks debate
The piece recalls 1853 controversy over a $400 White House carpet bought by General Taylor and laments growing extravagance in Washington while praising old simplicity. It shifts to Bourbon whiskey declines in Harrison County, noting distilleries closing and reduced production. A harrowing tiger attack at Driesbach’s Broadway Menagerie headlines the animal spectacle and its aftermath. The River and Harbor doctrine is praised, contrasted with Democratic policies, followed by a French historian’s grim note on revolutionary-era tannery of human skins.
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Union
Taylor
White House
Washington
Jefferson
Presidential
Prence
Shade
National Credit
Midh
City
Trans
Louisville Courier
Harrison County
Herr Driesbach
N. Y. Herald
Mr. Driesbach
Mr. Moffett
Oregon
White County
Delphi
New Albany
Salem R. Road
Monticello
Lafayette
Springborough
J. K. Eldridge
Fire on the Western Night Train Baggage Car Destroyed
A baggage car on the westbound night train passed this town at 7 am yesterday and caught fire between here and Chicago. The car and all baggage burned except one trunk, including the through mail. The conductor had left to inspect a switch east of town, while the baggage master stood in the cars collecting tickets due to the conductor’s absence.
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Chicago
Woman Defeats Lawyer in Market House Fracas
A woman and a lawyer clashed in Louisville market-house days ago. Long nails proved decisive as she scratched gravel ingloriously, triumphing through bold brawling. The scene underscores a tongue in cheek victory for woman's rights and nails.
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Louisville
Quote on presidential duty and temperance pledge
The Washington Union argues Congress must act wisely for the President to perform his duties, while the Louisville Journal questions the President's duty regardless of Congress. John B. Gough has led many Gloucester drinkers to sign the pledge, highlighting temperance efforts.
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Congress
John B. Gough
Gloucester
England
Brother of ex-President Fillmore Appears in Federal Court
A brother of ex President Fillmore, a farmer by occupation, resides sixteen years in Lagrange County Indiana. He is in Indianapolis attending the federal court and is described as a fine looking man resembling his brother in appearance.
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Fillmore
Lagrange County
Indiana
Indianapolis
Fern to retire to brown stone house in New York
Fanny Fern, married sister of N P Willis, has moved to New York City and expects soon to retire in a fine brownstone. Authors now run out buildings publishers.
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Fanny Fern
N. P. Willis
New York City
Col Benton votes split at organization Congress
Col Benton cast a split vote at the organization meeting of Congress supporting Boyd the Democratic nominee for Speaker and opposing Forney the Democratic candidate for Clerk.
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Col. Benton
Organization
Congress
Boyd
Speakey
Forney
Clerk
Size of an Acre Defined by Measurements
The article states an acre measures 220 feet by 198 feet, noting a square acre would be a fraction under 209 feet per side, slightly over or under by less than one inch.
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J. B. Wakefield
A Wakefield
Huntington
Wabash
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Grant
Cass
Yat. Whie
Howard
Panewrta
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London Times
Kalafat
Kragapa
Erie Algerines
Lake Erie
City of
Erie
South Shore Railroad
Cleveland
Buffalo
Harbor Creek
C. M. Reed
R.R
Pittsburgh
Albany Journal
Mendon
West
E. W. Bolles
E. W. Hupparp
John Smith
Jackson & Epe
John Robbins
Oticeis Borates
Hn Robbins
Carroll County
Isaac Robbins
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