Radical Senator Nye in Legal Troubles Over European Debt
The Boston Post reports Senator James T. Nye faced writs for a 75 pound debt from a Constantinople diamond purchase. He bought bracelets and a butterfly brooch, gave a note, and failed to pay, drawing attention from a US minister who reluctant to accept responsibility. Also noted are Revenue Stamp cases and partisan jabs about Democratic rule and Republican families in Washington.
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First Western Steamer The Orleans Built Under Fulton
The first steamer on western waters was built under Robert Fulton’s supervision in Pittsburgh in 1811. It was named The Orleans, left Pittsburgh in October 1811, and reached Natchez around January 1, 1812. The boat operated between Natchez and New Orleans for about two years, averaging about seventeen days per voyage until it was wrecked near Baton Rouge.
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Natchez
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Woman in menswear visits Ellsworth Maine army veteran
A woman in the Ellsworth area who served in the army two years ago visited the town. She wore female attire during the visit and has since resumed wearing female clothing, though she continues to use tobacco.
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Elsworth
Maine
Four Hundred Millions in Grant Era Expenditure Debate
The Detroit Free Press notes Mr. Beck on House floor cites first year Grant administration expenses near four hundred millions, with three hundred fourteen million year budget plus an unused balance. Editorials claim hard times, westward migration, bondholder leverage, and state tax rises amid national financial strife.
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Committee On Appropriations
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Detroit Free Press
Wyoming Grand Jurors: First Panel of Ladies Seated
The Wyoming judiciary upheld women as Grand Jurors. All drawn jurors attended at 11 a.m. on the 7th, the panel was not quashed, and by 1 58 p.m. the first panel of lady Grand Jurors in the world had sworn in. No one asked to be excused. A lady Bailiff was appointed and Chief Justice Howe gave a strong address.
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For Fine Perfumery Go to Sis Pon’s Drug Store
An instruction note directs customers to visit Sis Pon’s Drug Store for Fine Perfumery. The message emphasizes the store as the recommended outlet for scented products and related offerings.
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Sispon’s Drug Store
New Engineering Magazine The Technologist Debuts
We have received the first number of The Technologist, a new magazine from Industrial Publication Company of New York. It is a large, handsomely printed journal with a neat cover and many illustrations, featuring top articles on engineering, manufacturing, and building.
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Industrial Publication Company
New York
Resolved to reveal government bond expenditures for Congress
Mr Van Trump of Ohio introduced a resolution demanding a condensed treasury statement of all disbursements under federal bonds, including commissions, engraving, paper, and printing costs. Mr Washburn of Maine opposed the move, asserting it would curb transparency. The piece argues bond debt benefits bondholders while taxing the public, citing a 1862–1863 gold to greenbacks example to show rising burdens under a gold basis.
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Ohio
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Washburn
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Tere
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Revels Speech Draws Dense Senate Gallery Crowd
Washington correspondents report packed galleries as Revels delivers a speech on racial injustices. Diplomats from England to Thr ee were absent and criticized, while Republicans listen attentively though one or two Democrats seem inattentive. The piece notes the speaker’s notoriety and the paper’s own long interest in the discourse. How to Pay asks subscribers to remit in produce or other goods.
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A Revolutionary Call for Women to Work and Pay
A column argues women should earn money equal to their labor, including motherhood, proposing pay scales for bearing and rearing children. It advocates public support for wives and warns husbands to recognize wives as entitled to earnings, urging a shift in domestic finance. The piece critiques population growth tied to financial incentives and ends with a call for men to commit to this new course.
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Sister Anthony
Opposition to County Treasurer Investigation Questions
In last week’s Legislative proceedings, a Senate joint resolution to form a committee to investigate County Treasurer transactions was tabled after debate. Mr Campbell proposed an amendment while Mr Sones sought indefinite postponement, and the motion to postpone passed despite lengthy merits discussion.
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