25 Jul 1851
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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1851
Page
1
A historical reflection lauds American progress in original research across natural history geology chemistry and astronomy, noting recent coastal surveys and military preparations. It contrasts early dependence on European works with a robust domestic literature and a strengthened navy and fortified coast, urging prudent national defense and intellectual growth.
Reports describe extensive damage along the Texas coast from the late storm. Port Lavaca wrecked wharves and many warehouses severely damaged. The steamer Mexico is reported hard ashore with widespread destruction and injury to structures.
The Galena Gazette reports a surveying party between Galena and Savanna, led by Mr. Germain, in town yesterday looking for a plat to cross the river. They expect to reach the municipality borders today.
Macready is now living retired with his wife and eight children at Sherburne in Dorsetshire.
A brief report notes that within a short period both lead and plumbage have been discovered in Cumberland county Maryland, indicating ongoing mineral or ore findings in the area.
A census taker estimates Switzerland's population at 2,425,000, noting a figure that reflects early demographic counting. The report cites a rough national tally and hints at regional data collection methods used by officials.
A Treasury letter to the Postmaster General describes an arrangement where Postmasters, upon remitting funds within limits, will be supplied with three-cent pieces by the U. S. Mint. Demand is high and moderation in allotment is urged as coinage expands. Public depositories in Boston, New York, Baltimore, Washington, Norfolk, Charleston, Savannah, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and Buffalo will regularly stock the coin.
The article argues for a utilitarian reform in female dress, praising looser garments and reduced corsetry to improve health and freedom. It condemns anti reformers and believes progress favors comfort, muscular freedom, and better pulmonary development, urging readers to welcome modern practices.
At the Baptist Church on Friday evening July 11 A W Rice was named chair and W H Rhodes secretary as a Preamble and Constitution was unanimously adopted. The group declares Union gives strength and agrees to organize a society aimed at suppressing the evils of intemperance.
The Intelligencer states there is no truth to rumors that Secretary of State Webster has resigned either absolutely or contingently. It adds his health issues, hay fever, may prompt travel or sea voyage, possibly requiring him to leave the department, but the rumor is unfounded.
A varied editorial note discusses military writers in English journals debating moustaches. Proponents argue facial hair offers health benefits in damp climates, citing sanatory motives. Observers caution against overreach, noting controversial hypotheses and novelty in the claims.
The receipta on the New York and Erie Railroad, Jyrdune, totaled 244,799.46 with figures appearing in a ledger column.
The Freeport Temperance Society adopts its constitution authorizing a president vice president secretary and an executive committee of three elected quarterly. Members pledge to abstain from intoxicants and may join by signing the constitution. Meetings run monthly with a two thirds vote to amend. Officers for the present quarter named Brewster Byerly Rhodes Coats Bailey Hazlett. Proceedings ordered published.
Col H K Cydia is promoted by seniority to colonel and head of the Bureau of Ordnance. He began as a second lieutenant of artillery on March 17 1812, and is described as an old and experienced officer.
The Ohio State Journal reports the organization of four free banking banks under the act of March 21. Iron Bank of Ironton in Lawrence County Merchants Bank of Massillon Stark County Bank in Canton and Springfield Bank in Springfield are approved.
A San Francisco letter notes the railroad labor force from Chagres to the Gorge consisted of about two hundred men from Wisconsin Missouri and other Western States. Of these 75 returned home disabled 45 died on the Isthmus and 60 went to California with severe health and constitutional injuries, many left with shattered vitality seeking life in California.
The New York Mirror reports Gey is currently at West Point enjoying the retreat. Observers note he looks well fed and robust, appearing twenty years younger than during his time in Mexico. The piece suggests preparation for an anticipated return, though details remain sketchy.
The Steamer Brother Jonathan reached New York from Chagres on the 17th with San Francisco dates to the 14th of the month and 238 passengers including Judge James M. Jones and editor James B. Devoe. Reports note more hangings by the People, Irish Patriot McMann escaped New South Wales and arrived in San Francisco, an accident on the New World near Sacramento killed two and wounded several, and mine reports are generally favorable.
Green Bay Advocate describes the Wisconsin River Dells near Arena as a narrow passage carved through high rocks called the elbow. The channel is about fifty feet wide, 60 to 100 feet deep, and forms a steep, rapid chasm with possible raft and steamboat danger in high water. Nearby are pine and cedar edges, cultivated ridges, and ancient mound and embankment remnants.
A damaged notice outlines Rocktone Wink Company under Provisions of the Legislature for impegy tion of Rock River. It names officers Horsman Willard Wheeler George Haskell Williams Rub ti and Kh Rub ti, asserting the board can carry out enter prises and uphold property integrity. It praises Mrs Gyety Van Dusen and others for good faith and aims to create a reliable, skilled operation under approved principles.
A Boston watch-maker, trapped by the San Francisco tire, saved his goods by fleeing with a trunk. He dictated a letter to Boston while hospitalized and arranged $5,000 worth of orders as bankers offered him credit and support. His actions are cited as a vivid example of American energy and persistence.
The article reports M. Hugo detained in Paris for condemning the death penalty and the public execution by guillotine. It recounts a violent scene where a condemned man resisted his execution and the defend his father’s eloquent speech criticizing the scaffold and irreversible penalties.
The U S sloop of war Falmouth under Captain Pettigru visited the Feejee and Navigator’s Islands after Captain Wilkes earlier. the voyage extended to the Marquesas. The Falmouth halted at Rewa Roads where a native chief convicted of murdering an American was tried by a court martial aboard and executed following a formal death sentence.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a meteor event near Philadelphia with mentions of magnitude and a planet, but the text is garbled and lacks concrete details such as date, time, or precise location. No verifiable facts or names beyond broad celestial references can be identified.
Fragmentary OCR text references a Newark case involving a figure aged about forty. It mentions fourteen days and an unidentified period, but lacks clear facts, dates, or involved parties. Further readable content is needed to produce a complete summary.
The new law expands prepayment requirements across the country, aiming to curb losses from dead letters and boost departmental efficiency. Critics note initial gaps and anticipate fixes in the next Congress, expecting stricter prepayment to reduce clerical workload and improve revenue.
The Philadelphia Free Press editor notes a rainfall event in the city last Thursday evening. Clouds gathered on the horizon with lightning flashes at intervals, dark skies turning bright briefly, followed by a sharp rain shower that fell steadily for several minutes.
A London Times piece criticizes both sides of contrasts between Britain and the United States. It notes critics occasionally publish opposing views and references a well written article on the U S census. The essay claims the U S population is about three times larger than Britain’s and may surpass England France Portugal Denmark Sweden and Switzerland combined.
Hartford Courant reports from Mr. McVont that Cranes has been released and was seen at Pesth and Vienna. Brace had been detained in confinement for weeks under suspicion of involvement in revolutionary activities related to Hungary, according to the Vienna dispatch.
The article outlines proposed Capitol construction details including height, wings, and chamber sizes. It notes walls and distances from the current north and south ends, with a large central hall and a House chamber specified at about one hundred thirty feet.
A garbled notice describes a grand fete at a metropolitan pleasure park inviting attendees from Paris London and beyond. The unusual text mentions an Exhibition and a festive countryside or garden setting with promises of delight. Specific dates and organizer names are unclear in the readable fragments.
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