Post Office Department guidance on prepaid postage in 1851
Washington July 26 1851 outlines rules for prepaid postage on bound books and periodicals. It covers double rate charges for insufficient prepayment, route-based postage, free circulation for newspapers within certain limits, exchanges between publishers, and requirements for bona fide subscribers to qualify for reduced rates.
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Wasutherton
United States
Canada Line
Canada
Whenra
Postage rules for periodicals and Sioux treaty notes
Postmasters may refuse delivery of periodicals not entering mail and must charge prepaid postage for foreigners. They should aid only a few papers for subscriber convenience. Sioux Nation details: 25,000 people across Iowa Missouri Iowa border in bands with no centralized government. a head chief chosen by petty chiefs in councils. language shared. wide buffalo range. A Newport New York Express piece humorously recalls a bathhouse proposal gone under water. Also a reflection on death and mourning, and a Wright swimming rationale explaining why humans must learn to swim.
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Hall
Minnesota Pioneer
Travers Des Sioux
Iowa
Missouri
Mississippi
Rocky Mountains
Putrospray
Swanune
Elgur Wright
Conservatory Plan for Hyde Park Crystal Palace Favored
The proposal to keep the Crystal Palace in Hyde Park and convert it into a public conservatory or garden gains broad support. Access would be granted for a charge not exceeding one penny, with annual maintenance costs estimated at 45 000.
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Crystal Palace
Hyde Park
Mt Carroll agent calls for Journal subscriptions
Mt Carroll and nearby towns urged to contact Dr H to contract receive monies and forward subscriptions for the Journal. The notice designates Dr H as agent to manage subscriptions and job printing for advertising, with authority to collect payments and forward funds to the arsenal.
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Aghat Forte Journal
J. L. Hosterton
Mt. Carroll
Mt. Caroll
Dr. H
Daghe
Arsenal
A McEadden Sets Out Vision for Journal Conduct
A. McEadden outlines a Whig aligned democratic journal for the county, vowing calm, temperate, but earnest advocacy of liberal constitutional principles. He pledges to oppose demagogic press and to promote morals, religion, and responsible news delivery after the Telegraph’s establishment, seeking fair public support.
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Whig
Bacon & Gommon
Beford
Statesman
Felly
A. McEadden
Cause or Buianr in Wurat Discoven
The Janesvil Gazette reports a berry blight in wheat fields caused by a curiously verminous manner of separation from the kernel. It notes the pest weakens crops as berries dry, urging farmers to seek hedgerow wheat defenses and study control methods. The item also mentions Cuban patriots in the United States coordinating with Havana leaders and spy networks.
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Janesvil Gazette
Gazette
Ile Seghis
Couns
United States
Cuba
Orleans
Delta
Havana
Tsabel
Marangas
Vuelta Abajo
Georgia
South Carolina
Illinois Progress and Steubenson County Details
The article extols Illinois growth near Chicago and Galena Rail Road links with the Mississippi. It describes Stephenson County and Freeport with population, property values, taxes, and growing commerce. It notes Prairie Democrat changes, Tribune profits, political exchanges, and local incidents including cholera in St. Louis and a doctor’s bite injury case.
Indian War in Oregon Territory Sparks Open Hostilities
From Oregon to the Rogue River, the most exciting topic is war with the Indians. Hostilities are open as expeditions of troops and volunteers move south after a nine-man company landing at Port Oxford to form a settlement was attacked and destroyed. The Indians are described as cunning and savage, with expectations that the tribal population will be exterminated.
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Omads
Oregon
Rogue River
Port Oxford
Ohio
Indiana
D&c
Advertigement of Manny Machines for Prairie La Crosse
Public notice highlights J H Manny advertizing eight farming machines for reaping yard mail operation. It claims significant improvements and advancement over current equipment. The note hints at a forthcoming newspaper item and a planned establishment at Prairie la Crosse with local manager and details to follow.
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J. H. Manny
Savram’s Magazine September Issue Promising Quality
Savram's Magazine for September is received and praised for beauty of typography and high-minded content. Published monthly by John Sartain & Co. in Philadelphia at 3 dollars per year, the issue is deemed equal or superior to its peers.
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Savram
John Sartain & Co
Philadelphia
Postage Stamps Available at Local Port Office
Postmasters and others seeking to procure postage stamps may obtain supplies at the port office in this place as requested by the postmaster.
Barings Praise Illinois Central Bonds Over Govt Securities
The Chicago Democrat quotes Barings calling Illinois Central Railroad bonds superior to General Government bonds, ranking them first among American securities rather than government issues.
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The
Chicago Democrat
Barings
Ilinois Central Railroad Company
Bank counterfeit ring halted in Pontiac arrests made
Spurious currency circulated by a ring led to arrests in Pontiac Michigan on Thursday. Police describe the counterfeit money as some of the best seen, with several women involved in attempting to dispose of the papers.
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Tadugs Bank
Coynngararens
Vireyit
Pwa
Pontiac
Mich
Shem
Jolrot
Election News: Indiana and Kentucky Returns
In Indiana Aug 7 results show Dunham and Robinson Democrats win in districts 1 and 4, Patehon Whig takes district 6, Trendricks and Davia Democrats win district 8, Fiteh Democrats hold district 5, Border elected in district 7. Kentucky Aug 8 Powell Democrat for Governor leads by 2,200 votes across sixteen counties. Crittenden carries statewide. Legislature canvass not finished. both Houses likely Whig.
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Andiana
Indrarapolis
Dunham
Robinson
Patehon
Whig
Trendricks
Davia
Mace
Fiteh
Border
Dort
Kentucky
Davisvit
Powell
Dam
Crittenden
Dixon
Wickley
Falls
Gray
Wood
Stone
Arshal
Breckenbridge
Der
Ozrat
Mason
Michigan Conspiracy Trial Delayed By Illness Rumor
A Michigan conspiracy case in circuit court is reportedly halted by the illness of a key witness Laycock. Court adjourned repeatedly with doctors uncertain about attendance. Meanwhile railroad news notes the Galena and Chicago Union Railway laying heavy rails west of Elgin and fencing rights of way to improve safety and speed.
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Lavine
Galena and
Chicago Union R. R. Co
Elgin
Aurora
Chie, Z'rib
Great coalfields shaping nations says eminent geologist
During a brief visit in England, geologistugh Miller examined central England coal districts noting their vast industrial impact. He argued American coalfields rival Britain’s, predicting enormous growth for the United States as it develops fossil-fuel resources and infrastructure, potentially altering world power dynamics.
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Coantis Causey
United States
Ugh Miller
England
Birmingham
Europe
Lyell
Berkely
Persia
Macedonia
Greece
Rome
Atlantic
America
Assyria
Hungarian Officers Among Devonaire Passengers Arrive
The packet ship Devonshire under Captain Hovey has arrived with forty seven Hungarian passengers from Turkey including several officers of the late provisional government. In Jourconville Ta penitentiary fifty convicts are ill though not with cholera.
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Annivan
Honnantan Bervarus
Devonshire
Hovey
Turkey
Hungary
Europa sails from Liverpool amid market updates
Latest from Europe reports the Europa sailing from Liverpool forenoon on the 26th, with cargo and duties noted at Bast. Cotton sales show a downward trend, weekly total 46,620 bales with speculators present. Corn market steady to slightly down, provisions dull with prices easing. coffee sugar and tea show small declines.
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Europe
Halifasig
Royal Mail
Buro
Het Wharf
Europa
Tipsea
Liverpool
T . Ng
Audis Ae
Escape of McManus from Van Dieman's Land Reach San Francisco
The Cory Chronicle reports the escape of McManus, a prisoner from Van Dieman's Land, his perilous journey toward freedom, and an arrival sighted in San Francisco. The notice summarizes authorities tracking the escape and the ongoing pursuit as of last week.
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McManus
van Dieman’s Land
San F Francisco
Cory Chronicle
Mindy
A. Tab
Fish as Friend and Foe in Poultry Lore
A London Quarterly essay notes Poultry Literature as a mirror to nature, contrasting gallinaceous life with brook dwellers. It surveys fish character, praising their vast progeny, silent intelligence, and paradoxical charm while warning about predation, coexistence, and curiosity in a restless aquatic world.
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Ivo
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Galena
Chicago Union
Great Lakes
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Star of Empire
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Union
New
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Democrat
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R.P. Andrews
Egg
Washington
Mr. A
Buland
St. Louis
Rockford Farwn
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Erie
Prairie la Crosgo
Circuit Court
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Laycock
Opinio
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Detroit
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Cuntie
London Quarterly
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Ney
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