Energy of Character Key to Fame and Success
A reflective piece urges youths to cultivate energy of character as the key to achievement. It contrasts mortality and memory with ambition, praising Demosthenes Plato Washington and Webster as guiding stars. The essay warns against dwelling on reverie, urging action, honesty, and perseverance to carve one’s fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Demosthenes
Plato
Washington
Webster
Demetrenes
Nannibal
Shakspeare
Ben Jonson
Franklin
Palace of Fame
Pressing Fame and Political Factions in 19th Century News
A cluster of brief notices covers a hasty life of a local nominee, factional splits in Penobscot with rival Maine candidates, Vermont challenging Kentucky in a 1840 style majority race, gunpowder calendars for Gen Scott, a Piqua club cheer for Scarg and King, and a Cleveland Plain Dealer quip about Vierve's army.
Pierce and his claims under the Whig rhetoric
The Prairie Democrat column inflames against Gen Pierce, detailing his political history from New Hampshire state politics to Congress. It argues the candidate’s record shows opposition to internal improvements and military acclaim is overstated, noting Pierces votes against river and harbor bills and road projects while warning of veto risks if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Democrat
Pierce
Jocofoco
New Hampshire
Congress
Judiciary Committee
Delaware
Jackson
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Cumberland Road
Great Lakes
Franklin Pierce
Hubbard
Senate
Aly
Bate
Loa
Aly. Buchanan
Eatremes
Alubawa
Florida
Pierce shown anti western railroad aid in 1840s politics
The article accuses Gen. Pierce of opposing railway and river improvement bills, backing no major West interests, and resisting widow of Gen. Harrison relief. It cites his Senate votes, military career, and criticizes his civic record while praising Cuates Betts as Whig State Auditor nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Senate
Mt. Carmel
New Albany
Indiana
Afr
Gen
Lae West Grc
Harrison
Great West
Puck
Army of the United States
Covington, R
Polk
Phittwenth Geness
Bina Gust
Contreras
Col. Rawson
Cherubusco
Molino del Rey
Chapultepec
Garita
Tacubaya Road
City of
Mexico
Cuantes Betis Esq
Betts
Swiss Festival and Cambridge Readingтин
The piece highlights a Swiss Festival and student reading at Cambroeks Parcy, showcasing a mix of stories and articles. It notes Littell & Co Boston publishing the selection with taste and literary essence of the age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litrum
Cambroeks Parcy
Mixers Physien
Selvetians Artis
E Littell & Co
Boston
Nominational loyalties and bolting in 1860s politics
An editorial critique argues that Wilfred Scott supporters among Whigs signify anti Pierce sentiment, while bolting members threaten party unity. It cites Gen Scott’s unwavering oath, defends his integrity, and warns Georgia’s misleads may shift electoral balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens, Tombs, Brooks and Co
Wilfeth Scott
Pierce
Stephens
Georgia
Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio
Galena
Lott
Scott
Congress
Slinvis
Gen Scott
Gen. Seuts
Loere
Henee
Gover Puch
Conpress
Whig Victory Beacons in Illinois Campaign Favorites
The Illinois Whigs praise Gen Winfield Scott and claim a Henry Clay Whig leadership. They announce Webb Morison Morris Arenz Betts as statewide candidates, urge mobilization to secure victory, and hail the Whig platform as the nation’s moral beacon. Norton’s Book Store advertises a writing ink sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Hingis
Linuis
Winfield Meatts
Scott
Graham
Llenry Clay
Ovry
Illinois
EB. B. Webb
White Co
J. L. D. Morison
Cou
Buckner S. Morris
Cook Co
Francis Arenz
Cass Co
Chas. Betts
Stephenson County
Norton
Central Rail Road contracts awarded for grading and masonry
Messrs Durensi Briouam and Co with 8th Division Contractors have contracted nearly all Central Rail Road sections from the Central region to Galena. Erection of tie walls proceeds under experienced teams. Grading and masonry of the first thirty miles to be finished by January first, with the remainder by May first. The company advertises for 83000 laborers including quarrymen stone cutters and masons. Sections awarded to Wood Pyne Bradshaw Pendleton Martin Laughlin Carter Sampson Florida Powell Lightheart G W Irvin Geo Neagle Ketchum Phillips Talbot Gates J M Van Duren Lingfield Hewett Robert Kelly Babcock Loop Lamar Strocly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durensi
Briouam & Co
C. BR
Place
Galena
Wood & Pyne
M.C. Bradshaw & Co
C. H
Ketchum & Phillips
Talbot & Gates
J. Jd. van Duren
Lingfield & Hewett
Robert Kelly
Babcock & Loop
Lamar & Strocly
Self Loading and Dumping Cart Invented by Barna T Stowell
A dated 1852 item hails Barna T Stowell of Wad ham's Grove for a self loading and dumping cart. Reported in Freeport witnesses from railroad contractors and engineers attest to labor saving and practical utility, with a certificate dated July 16 1852 signed by prominent citizens and contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barna T. Stowell
Wadham's Grove
Ineepont
Freeport
B.T. Stowell
Ciitezens
I.g.bedee
A. McFadden
K. H. Ayde
D. Knight
G. Bronson
John K. Brewster
W. D. Clark
K. J. Taroer
W. D. Fisher
Jas. Michell
From California to the mines in 1852 letter home
Sacaamenro May 20, 1852. Le J. Hanchett writes of hard travel from Panama to Accapulco and Downieville, details shipboard sickness and near wrecks, meeting old neighbors Levi Warren and John Hartsworth, and plans to reach the mines on foot. He recalls Dr Blanchett, money loans, and desire to hear news from home, urging family to send William and Nancy funds and updates on Freeport departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Pararn
Panama
Chas, Bovoar
Juan Mease
Wwe
Accapulco
Jlere
Randal
Randall
Michigan
Levi Warren
Sun
Dr. Blanchett
Downieville
Mother
William
C. Bogar
John Mease
Chas
Bogar
Warren
Michell Lamb
Figer
John Hartsworth
Downiesville
Freeport
Mary
Nancy
H. Strohm
le J
Hanchett
Mechanic and Western Pioneer
Illinois
Snyder
Wade
Buffalo
Stephenson
John K. Brewster
Jesse B, Snyder
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Israel Washburne, Jr
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Detroit
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St. Johnsbury
Vermont
Old Kentucky
Kentucky
Old Vermont
Lou
Piqua
Cleveland Plain
Deiler
Vierve
Vera Cruz
Capitol
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Tal
Ath
Les
Wenfield Scott
New Jersey
William A. Graham
North Carolina
Whig
Edwin B. Webb
J. L. D. Morrison
Buckner
Morris
Charles Betts
Josep Gillesvie
Wa, Benn
Seanw Cod
Cnarins Dan Te Dua
Alaxanper CO
Ginson
Leonard Sweat
Eveazer A. Paine
Rupert 8S
Buackwet
Jung A. Cuesten
Rienand Ogiesneeg
Rbexs
Burn
Heven Bo Montgomery
Hes
Prrrog
Central Hiathroads
W. A
California
Sacaamenro
BSS
Wells & Co
NEW Basia C. N. Shoen & Co
Airness
Kinmert and Co
G. HL. Schoen
C. Lean
Prdas
Pieasant and Airy
Eurighy
Live Insurance
Perpetuety
Mutual Life Insurance Co
N.Y. NO. 35
Wall Street
Brooklyn
MN Storks
United States
Tte Avents
Josepil B
Collins
Pres
AC Asbatt
Sue
Jere Taylor
John Wade
M. Montelius
Cedarville
Jil
Ilinois
Pile Reitzell
Range Teast
Ilinola
Ranklin Reitzell
Henry Reitzell
Boreger Paine
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