Maine Law Liquor Act 1851 and 1853 Amendments Explored
The piece reprints the Maine Liquor Law as passed in 1851 with repeals and amendments from the 1853 act. It summarizes sections on selling and manufacturing alcohol, licensing of medicinal sales, penalties for violations, bonds, appeals, and enforcement. It notes misrepresentations about sections and cites section 7 and 8 reforms. It includes the governor approval date and notes repeal of later sections. It ends with political commentary from the Albany Evening Journal on the Nebraska Bill and national implications for liberty and slavery.
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Maine
Albany Evening Journal
Monror
Manison
Jefferson
Congress
Nebraska
Washington
United States
Republic
Kansas
Cuba
Texas
New Mexico
Union
A Yankee Wedding at Lynn Aldermanal Office
A humorous account of a wedding witnessed at the Lynn alderman’s office. The tall groom, the witty dialogue about Dianthi, and a two dollar fee to the alderman mark a lively ceremony. The episode ends with greetings and a playful threat of visiting Lynn again.
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Cuanetne
Yeou
Dianthi
Sartin
Squire
Dublin
Natur
Jonathan
Neow Squire
Lynn
From Orphan to Associate Editress A Rising Star
A Cincinnati newspaper profile describes a poor orphan girl who started as a set type feeder, worked two years earning about two hundred dollars besides board, used the printing office to study, and rose to associate editress of a popular paper. She is promised marriage to a leading Ohio lawyer, praised as a shining example beyond luxury education.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Matt Ward Acquitted in Missouri Statesman Mention
The Missouri Statesman notes Matt Ward has been acquitted while Kentucky was found guilty in the referenced proceedings.
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The
Missouri Statesman
Matt. F. Ward
Kentucky
Murder of Dutch Charlie in Texas Ends in Suicide
A German known as Dutch Charlie was killed in Texas. As onlookers gathered, an Irishman suggested each person touch the corpse to make the wound bleed when the murderer touched it. Hiltebrant later touched the body, blood flowed, he was arrested, and he hanged himself.
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Charlie
Texas
Theichmond Exas Inquirer
Ran
Hiltebrant
Earthquake devastates San Salvador on Easter Sunday
The city of San Salvador was wrecked by an earthquake on Easter Sunday night. Five thousand lives were lost and more than four million dollars of property destroyed. The tremor lasted about a minute, reducing the city to ruins.
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San Salvador
Man Prefers Principle Over Small Money Dispute
A man who never disputed a minor financial matter unless declaring it was for principle, not money, demonstrates consistent stance on value vs. gain.
Westward Move Noted by Cayuga Chief
The Cayuga Chief of Auburn New York reports many removals westward this season. It notes that some of the state’s choicest population are among those moving, reflecting a broad westward migration trend.
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Comine West
Auburn
N. Y
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Hove Pounden
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
N. Y. Journal As of Commerce
Consignee
Consignée
St. Louis News
National Intelligencer
England
Amercans
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