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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1856
Page
2
The article protests an alleged political move to override judicial independence, arguing it weakens the courts' authority and makes them mere pawns of majority rule. It cites political bias, references to ministers, church events, and public figures, and notes incidents from fast day meetings and libel cases, with satirical comment on liquor laws and local politics.
The May number of Harper’s New Monthly Magazine is reviewed with notes on the visit to the Silver Mines of Central America and Commodore Perry’s Japan expedition. Other items include Harper’s Story Book for May, Foresters Playmate monthly youth instructive content, Ladies Wreath and Parlor Almanac, and various advertisements. A correspondent from Sullivan Ferry discusses politics, a potential gubernatorial bid, andBridge Street investments amid local chatter about voters and candidates.
Mr Brett and the Juvenile Class of Singers will close the school season with a concert at Lordy Hall next Thursday night. He praises his pupils’ musical talent and looks forward to an entertaining program worth patronizing. Miss Hill and her pupils assist, adding to the event’s appeal.
A card from J W and T D Jones Ellsworth dated April 26 1856 acknowledges the Engin omp any s members in town and others for their masterly efforts in saving their barque from the fire on April 21. Rumor says the steamer Roskland will depart Rockland for Machiasport on Saturday morning next.
Fragmented OCR reads discuss advertising terms and political alignments connected to New York and St. Louis. Mentions factions like Whigs and Democrats uniting, and notes about municipal election results where Mr How defeated the Bentonian candidate by about 1500 votes.
Hancock County residents opposed to the current State and National administration are urged to meet at Esworth Saturday in May to consult and conduct business. The note recalls a legislative adjournment after a turbulent session and critiques a sermon on temperance, urging action against intemperance and endorsing moral courage amid political upheaval.
The report notes the Treaty of Peace has been signed by all plenipotentiaries. The Paris demonstrations followed, with cannon fire and illumination, while New York received arriving steamer Alea and Buchanan as a city guest.
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