Corners of the Corners Debate Abolitionist Labor and Bonds
A letter from Evicer Piero describes slave labor resistance and drought on a Decatur county farm, detailing a plan to raise taxes on bonds held by Pollock and the council. The narrative traces village meetings, a mob at Pollock's store, fines on Joe Bigler, and a pledge to repay six percent bonds while raising taxes to extinguish debt, ending with a note from Petroleum Nasby.
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Panren
Hedwell High
Joe Birler
Gurtin
Yoosal
Tanibacker
Issaker Gavitt
Springfield
Pollock
Hizzen
SBS
Almied McPelter
Ee Pollock
McPelter
Council
Honda
Skorn
Cornell
Himatin
Mutlitiyal
Tve
Joe Bigler
Alluz
Justis
Evicer Piero
Evicer Piero. | PB. S
Rimes
Kentucky
Petroleum
Nasby
Wvaz
Anecdote of John M Douglas and a Wisconsin court scene
A Western Monthly anecdote profiles John M Douglas of the Illinois Central Railroad and recounts a legal dispute over mineral land. It details a farmer and miners, a new trial, and a quip by Squire Bkis e. It also lists Wisconsin Republican nominees and a broad public debt update, plus social curiosities from Troy and Paris church attendance schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Monthly
AL D—gs
Galena
Squire B
D—g—s
Youngman
State Penitentiary to Exhibit at Decatur State Fair
A letter from G W Persins warden proposes displaying at the Illinois State Penitentiary’s products at the Decatur State Fair. The exhibit would show steam engines, ironwork, wagons, stone, and various crafts to inform the public, attract orders, and avoid premiums. The Secretary notes likely favorable sentiment from the State Agricultural Society.
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Illinois State Penitentiary
State Agricultural Society
Decatur
Linois
Sténrh
Thexa
G. W. Persins
Illinois State Agricture
Bacar
Springfield
Iux
State Penitentiary
Joliet
Fairat
M. C. Goltra
Tacksonville
A. J. Dunlap
Galesburg
Yourstruly
Joan P. Reynolds
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Une Toledo Blade
Nashy
Mato
NePelten
Watson Thom
John 'M.” Douglas
The
Illinois. Central Railroad
Wisconsin
Lucins Fairchild
Thad. C. Pound
EH. A. Spencer
Henry Buetz
Manitowoc
Troy
Paris
State Fair
Scheldt
Philadelphia
Church of England
Madrid
Spain
Cuba
Brick Pomeroy
Unbert
Democrat
Pall Afall Gazette
Russia
Freeport
G.M. Clayton
Richmond
Legal
Johnshatter
Stephanson
Innols
Rive
Htophengen
Fresnote
Charles My Haffer
War
Bitapfar
Helawéep
William ‘Livingston
William Livingston
Silver Creek
Stephenson
Ilinetg
Stephenson County
Helge
Mary
Livingston
Unols
John .D., Gifford
Monroe
Ole
Illinois
District Court
Charles F, Bentley
Asaignon
J. A
Crary
Register
Freeport, Monroe and Superior Railroad Co
Jn Freeport
Stephenson Street
Cedarville
Jackson Inchart
Bucena Vista
Chas
St. Cloud Hotel
Broadway
42D Street
Atwood
University Place
City Hall
Central Park
Sixth
Seventh Avenue
Prent
More & Holley
Sea
L. 1
Medical Society
Ew. A
A. Dubois
Pearl St
New York
Freeport Agricultural Works
Tore Pattison
Manny
Iinois
Raul Allother
Tradt
Mexhall
Wade Ds Koodly
Hls
Jerh Pattison
Job
Journal One
Few York
SUN
Charles A. Dana
CIM
Globe
Daily Sun
Farmer and Gardner
Ar. Andrew.s
Puller
Concord
Kittatinny
Davidson
Clarke
Japan
Jnet
the Sun
New York City
Appa
Lazarus
Morris
Opticians
Hartford
Jonins
E., Johnston
Architec
Chicago
Trindis
LA Salle” Street
PR. D. Box
Noa
aBeloand
Monterey
Winnebago
Monterey Street
Clark's
Mousa
Wyckman
Ogden Stophenson
DAN
Maguire
Florence
Stephenpan
PO Wanny
Freeport UW
Spephenson Stabe
Mitchell
Fredsport Ilolinoose
BE. L.cronerius
God
Mackeral
Cronkrite
Chas. H. Packard
Dwight & Oy
Fina
Stephenson St
Kidnews
RE. T
Crane & Bro
Chicago Streets
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