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Freeport Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1853

Page

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Ancient finds unveil Canosa necropolis and Italian ruins

A London Athenaeum report details near Canosa in Apulia a subterranean necropolis found by Signor Bonucci. The site preserves twelve centuries of death, with marble busts, terra cotta statues, vast vases, and rooms filled with yellowed garlands, linen hangings, and furniture arranged as if left yesterday.

Italy Egypt Adrian Moimlers Baiao Cumdo Na Lus'té Canosa Signor Dario Bonucci Diomedo Puglia Apulia Magna Graecia London Athenaum Pericles Alexander Streste Signor Bonucci Creta Museo Gobouico Homer Olothair Proserpine Resus Playa Crystal Palace Sydenham Carlo Bonnects

The Turkish Empire and Europe in Russia's Rise

A sweeping 19th century view argues Russia seeks to conquer the Turkish Empire, undermining Britain and France. It traces balance of power shifts from Peter the Great to Napoleon, warns that Britain’s polices aided Russia, and notes a vital question facing Europe if the Turkish empire collapses.

Peter the Great Europe Asia Veter Elizabeth Catharine Charlemagne Alexander Napoleon Nicholas France England Russia Janeo America Louis XIV Germany Spain Italy Britain Poland Prussia Austria Turkey India Holland

Ailanthus Debate and Public Opinion in Washington

The piece defends the Ailanthus against its removal from Washington public grounds. It cites public petition, praises its beauty and hardiness, notes odor as a minor fault, and contrasts current for- and against-arguments with a call to keep the tree for urban vitality. A brief Exchange item follows about a seven-foot, four-hundred-pound gentleman and a similar woman.

Downing Altuichus Allanthus Conegross Washington Congress Sinie Eli Ifo

Mission to seek Sir John Franklin resumes from New York

The Advance, led by Dr Kane, sails from New York in May to search the Arctic for Sir John Franklin and his companions. The eight month voyage will use sledges and dogs with Esquimaux aid to reach the open polar sea and return safely. The American public prays for a safe journey and a hopeful outcome.

Sir John Franklin Great Britain United States Beth Mosers Kano Grinnell Peabody Kane Ameerican New York Baflin’s Bay Esquimaux

Terrible railroad accident near Chicago claims sixteen lives

The Chicago Democratic Press reports a collision on the Michigan Central and Southern Michigan Railroads east of Chicago on the 25th. An eastbound Southern Michigan train with delayed cars collided with a westbound Michigan Central extra, killing sixteen and injuring many. Causes include Central Road cars running without a light. coroner's jury to investigate.

Chicago Democratic Press Michigan Central Southern Michigan Chicago Rock Island Road Thomas Lawher Goodl Wagoner Joannah Sildolph Homan Sildolph John Hunter Earl Susan Scott Little Falls N.Y Stephen D. Gray Whieelock Edward Misener Wouian W. W. Haines

New York Tribune Enlarged and Expanded in Size

The New York Tribune is enlarged in size with forty eight columns on clear white paper. The Semi weekly and Weekly editions will follow. The editor notes higher expenses this year than income and that Daily cost will exceed subscription price. Horace Greeley is praised for reforms and opposition to corruption.

Tribune The Dusos America Horace Gresley Grogley

Fragmentary 19th Century Text Fragment on Language and Finance

The readable portions discuss commercial matters and the value of artificial intelligence, noting its head position among American initials. Mentions annual rates and weekly publications with varying prices, including a reference to twenty dollars. The text is garbled and includes inconsistent spellings and punctuation.

Ita Artietica

Cemetery land near court house to be parceled into lots

A ground west of the court house, owned by Mr Foley on ten acres, is under survey to be divided into small lots for a cemetery. Town plans include creating a quiet, attractive area away from busy business life as the town grows. Credit is given to those selecting the site and organizing the surrounding improvements. Meanwhile Stephenson Street sees new two to three story stores replacing J A Bigelow’s buildings, with additional shops planned along the street.

Court House Foley Wurvey Trudtoés Bualnless Tutaigv Stephenson House J. A Bigelow Mosers Tvishor Rosenstaalshi Stephenson

New Goods Arrive as Merchants Open Spring Trade

Advertisers roll out new stock and bargains in the spring market. Donihoo announces a large, superior stock at low prices. Yates offers a wide clothing line. Block Lowenthal adds new clothing stock at the Clothing Depot. Readers are urged to consult the adverts for cheap goods and honest deals. An anonymous liquor dealers note was received but not published.

Donihoo Yates Block, Lowenthal & Co Dhey

Sunday School Association seeks details on local schools

The Sunday School Association requests information on current and planned schools in the county. Questions ask for superintendent or organizer, number of teachers and scholars, library holdings, and need for support from abroad. Depo at Norton’s Book Store Freeport.

Friends of the Cause G. G. Norton Freeport Sngp G. Norton

Supreme Court Rules on Drunken Testimony Arrests

The article notes a man jailed after refusing to testify. It cites a Supreme Court ruling by Chief Justice Brohson upholding the arrest as legal, arguing the Legislature may declare intoxication a criminal offense to prevent breaches of the peace.

Tion Sobot Supreme Court Justice Brohson Potter Aguinet

Extraordinary cave discovery hints ancient treasure in New England

A Boston area correspondent reports a party surveying a railroad route in New Hampshire and Northwestern New England found a hidden cave in a mountain with a wide chamber, stone steps, and relics. They describe antique weapons, brass coins, and unknown scrolls, suggesting pre-Christian origin. Capt. Edwards forwards samples to Boston scholars for analysis.

Boston Nestor Gap Edwards Smetson Emerson Capt. Edwards Budwarda Ifo Edward Eaq Exchange “Coffee House Harvard University Edwards Bingelf Beyee

Ashippun murder case linked to local man’s death

Dodge Co. Gaz reports a missing Oswego youth Luvin Rumia, living in Ashippun, was believed murdered after courting Hiram Sanders’s daughter. Sanders was arrested and jailed for murder awaiting May circuit court. the father arrived from Oswego, identifying remains by teeth and clothing as his son.

Marder Ashippun Luvin Rumia Oswego N. Y Ade Hiram Sanders Bunda Nella Wuii Sanders

Judge Curtis and the Rhode Island Prohibitory Law

A Rhode Island correspondent cites Judge Curtis declaring the Rhode Island Prohibitory Liquor Law unconstitutional if brought before him. A local friend disputes this, saying Curtis had not read the law or expressed opinion until last winter. The piece questions the judge's reasoning and urges caution about such dictums impacting state moral policy.

Curtis Maine Rhode Island Wow Newport Judge C Curtis Vonderoud Trafic Rumaellers United States Thor Curtis Wie Puch V. Y. Tribune

A Hint to the Parmer on Livestock Care

An old sample tale urges proper care and reading for cattle and sheep to avoid deterioration. A farmer learns that buying stock from one region and placing it on inferior pastures hurts yield. A shrewd reply notes the owner did not sell his stock and its nature, a hog story echoes caution about breeding and feeding practices.

Ngland Latham Spain Saxony Sweetsh

The Human Hair Divine and Hair Dressing Taste

A quotation from Blackwood's Magazine surveys hair dressing as a refined art. It argues for preserving natural lines and avoiding pinched, unattractive shapes, noting common faults and urging proper styling.

Blackwood Wall

Public Antistrave Debate in Freeport Meeting

In Freeport on April 19 1853 a heated public meeting addressed an anti slavery resolution. Speaker Mr Kolkey argued against it while Judge Farwell and Mr Kelsey defended the measure calling it odious and unconstitutional. The chair Mr Burnap presided as secretary Dr Rawson read the act and the assembly adjourned sine die.

Nétics Howe India Butnapp Rockeord Kolkey Tinnor Sion Kelsey Farwell Keing Unos Kuli Wis Illinois Ilinois Dignera Mr_ Kelsey Rawson Free A.W. Rawson Freeport

Fragmented OCR shows voting list in House on lava passage

The readable lines reveal a set of names and marks for a legislative vote titled about lava passage. It lists Ayes and Noes with many imperfect spellings and garbled punctuation, indicating a roll call style record from the Legislature or House session.

House of Representatives Cuoh Brangh

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