15 Apr 1853
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1853
Page
1
A lengthy discourse recalls dancing fashions from Byron to the waltz and polka, praising decorum while lamenting excess in ballrooms. It notes changes in taste, the rise of polka, and critiques of romantic flirtation, urging restraint and a female-influenced etiquette in social spaces.
A Boston Times piece recounts a Philadelphia penitentiary visit and an interview with a young inmate Charles, aged twenty three, on a five year sentence for ember zlomone. The warden questions him about his mother, provoking a tearful collapse and a plea not to invoke that name. The piece includes moral reflections on youth and death, with a digression about Charley’s bereaved father. Also notes on a river ascent of the Springtoll Journal steamer Pave up the Repegmon river to Petersburg amid rising water.
The undersigned resigns from the Freeport Journal and sells interest to Mr Sheetz who will assume complete control. All advertisers job workers and subscribers must settle accounts at once with the undersigned or Mr Shoot to close the firm. Prompt action is urged to save costs. Voaledictory last week.
Correspondents report a brewing cabinet crisis as Secretary of State Miruy is said to resign, while Attorney General Cushing pressures the spoils system. The row over New York appointments widens factional splits, threatening harmony in the Democrat party unless a reconciliation is reached.
State Geologist Farwell names Prof. Daniels as Wisconsin geologist and TH. A. Touny as assistant under a legislative act. Daniels is a young explorer from the West with keen talent and enthusiasm for geology. A. Tenny, formerly a Galena Jeffersonian visitor and Madison Argus contributor, is noted among absent writers.
The April term of the Circuit Court of Ste phenson County is in session with substantial docket activity, and is expected to clear before term end. Attorneys from Rockford and Ogle attend, praising Judge Meacham and other local legal talents. Street work progresses with crossings rebuilt, sidewalks to be added, and city leadership praised for improvements. Local merchants report Eastbound spring goods arriving in strong volume, predicting a busier market in Pruopart than ever.
A meeting of Stephenson County Assessors and Sabbath School supporters discussed county property valuation and forming a Sabbath School Association. Officers were chosen from local churches, with O W Brewster as chair and G Norton as secretary. The association aims to organize Sabbath Schools countywide, meeting at least twice yearly.
A Paris correspondent recalls Alexis, a man of about thirty who claims hypnotic and magnetist powers. In a crowded saloon he wins a card game with cotton wool blindfolds on, reading hands and signatures, then identifies objects, portraits, and voices with uncanny accuracy. The piece also notes American skepticism and recounts a separate anecdote of a minister outwitting two flirtatious women in a chase through brush and bog.
The administration press reports deny rumors of cancellation and state full support for Perry’s expedition to East Asia and China seas. Vessels proposed include the Vermont, three steam frigates, four sloops, a first-class steamer, and two store-ships, with Vermont ready but recruit limits and legal seamen caps delaying assembly.
The notice reports Mr. Aubry, famed Plains’ Comico, has reached California safely with a large stock of animals. It discusses routes, suggesting a land passage from Missouri to California may be safer than the Isthmus, emphasizing outfitting and forethought to minimize losses, and noting a preference to avoid sea voyages.
Receipts for March show an excess of about 12,000 over the estimate for the Southern Michigan and Northern Indiana Road. Details list Passengers and Mails 106,697 50 freight 20,169 00 total 125,500 60. For January to March 1852, when the road was not open to Chicago, receipts were 27,610 with zero rate receipts, versus 71,000 for the same period in 1852.
From New Orleans dispatch dated April 6 1863 The Delta reports dates from Mexico City showing President Santa Anna and rivals voting on the 17th Ballot boxes opened and votes counted tallying eighteen for Santa Anna and five for others Santa Anna formally declared President by Sigubardini and to be inaugurated on reaching the capital
A Spiritualists convention in Souixaviary Massachusetts opened on Wednesday April 6 with about three hundred believers in attendance. Dr Het Gardner of Springfield presided. Speakers included Roy Adin Billon Roy Joh M Spear and Mr Finney of Ohio who delivered a lengthy address denouncing infidelity and proclaiming Andrew Jackson Davis as expelled.
Mr Monghor delivered lectures to a crowded audience at the Mobile Amphitheatre on April 7. He was entertained by leading citizens at a splendid dinner after arrival at St Charles, with Bunmet Guard at Carrollton and notable military attendees. An Australian lecture drew a large crowd at Follow’s Hall, followed by a festive reception.
The Delta defends Creole beauty and New Orleans fashion against a northern critique. A Newport mirror excerpt praises Louisiana belles for elegant dress, modesty, and radiant beauty while contrasting northern excesses with Creole charm.
A report on the Rev. Thomas IC Boechos discussion of "Spirit Rapping" at a church meeting, outlining six main criticisms of Spiritualism. It argues against imposture and natural causes, denies unconscious action by living or dead, and supports Biblical authority while noting many may seek to read the full report.
The Times Vienna correspondent reports Hungarian national discontent under heavy taxes and centralizing measures in Austria. Critics fault administrative policy, urge changes, and warn of a reign of terror as past grievances resurface. Students allegedly joined progovernment rhetoric after the assassination attempt. offenders reportedly consigned to army service for life.
A fragmentary notice touts Dr Cooper of Peoria for a pad orthopedic device aimed at correcting hip deformities and aiding walking without crutches. It claims broad applicability to dislocations clubfoot and similar conditions, predicting immense benefits to humanity and the inventor’s reputation. A stray line mentions Governor Letcher of Kentucky seeking Congress in the Ankland district.
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