Journal in the old well reveals Elizabeth Purcell’s fate
Bradford reads Elizabeth Purcill’s journal found in the old well. Aunt Jeanor urges Thornton Lee to receive the book to learn how Elizabeth died. The journal’s pages stir memories and grief as family ties unfold through the intimate writings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Hagar
Elizabeth Purcill
Eleanor
Miss Purcill
Rosamond
Elizabeth Pareill
Gradford
Ifo
Bradard
Elizabeth Trategh
Thornton Lee
Fleaner
Iney
Fornton Lee
Protest by House Members Over Governor's Message and District Bill
Members of the House file a protest citing lack of quorum and the Governor's message on a bill to create Senatorial and Representative Districts. They recount the disruption during the reading and argue the bill would keep power in a minority and violate constitutional principles with improper districting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Clover
Benjamio F. Johnson, Esq
L. S. Church
General Assembly
Green
Massae
Massac
Church
McHenry
Louie
Shiel
Cer
Gentlemaen
Sane
Tobjed
Joer Overaipzht
Ford
Lill
Chawpaign
Pigtt
DeWitt
Macon
Moultrie
Shelby
Effingham
Ben
State of Representative
Bo Bill
H. Brasett
Springfield
Washington killing shocks capital crowd
The Washington murder of Phillip Barton Key by Daniel Sickles unfolds with reports of scandal, motive, and a dramatic arrest. Sickles claims truth of rumors about his wife and shoots Kay at Lafayette Square. Kay dies, Sickles is jailed, examinations postponed, and public speculation runs high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Phillip Barton Key
A. S
District of Columbia
Daniel E. Sickles
New York
Sickles
Lafayette Square
Kay
Butterworth
Mr. Kay
Inne
National Club House
Club Louse
Black
Mr. Sickles
Surveyor Hurt
Iso. A
Isid
Albright
McCaffrey
Aikey
Misflarte
Aulthaugh
Andrews
Brown Samuel Marnes
Marnes O
Drakeman
Wesley Kelding
Barre
Houck
Urubaker
Daniel Nrubaker
David Yarber
Delon Hutterfeld
EA Baker
Edward Hacker
Beady
Conkie Calkins
Clay
Qounteyman
Carter Chan Chuhire O
Conway
Oraw
J Chambertin
M Cavey
Pat Davis
Clarion Dopson
Darby 'T Dornbinger
Mr Parting
Bb Deewer
J Dowd
John Doyle J
A Mener
IE Diver
Eivou
Eliot
Entorf
Kitch
Farley
Feeluy
Grifing
M Graves
AE Gorham
Viveting
Streeter
Guinter
Stowell
Civten
Bleger
Kayes
Stine Chasuyhane
Snyder
Hills
Rbco Lyman J
Westcott & Linton J
Jacob Biacker
Cath Eslinger
Biruckmeer
Kimers
Stolm
Aga Felngpider
Michael
Gosswiller
Turke
Illinois House Protest on Quorum and Governor Messages 1859
A group of Illinois representatives denounces acts by the House Speaker over quorum and gubernatorial messages. They insist messages between branches remain uninterrupted and protest recent proceedings as revolutionary and unconstitutional. Signers include Stephiten Arlbut Mack Church Swett Davis and others. February 22, 1859.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Senate
Executive
House
General Assembly
Speaker
House of Representatives
Stepiten
A. Arlbut
A.W. Mack
Church
Leonard Swett
John A. Davis
Old geahcan McDonald lost on prairies four days
FP Abel Smith reports to the Sioux City Eagle that an old geahcan named McDonald was lost on the prairie near the vicinity for four days and three nights exposed to cold without food or drink. A severe snow storm and the man’s endurance mark a remarkable record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abel Smith
Sioux City
Eagle
McDonald
Extraordinary Senate session and Chicago election results
The Senate plans an extraordinary session beginning tomorrow. Chicago elected a Republican mayor by a large majority, sweeping the city. Reports from Europe mention war rumors, with Napoleon possibly taking field. A Washington domestic tragedy is noted, with ongoing trial revelations expected. Steam boat Princess disaster near Conrad's Point claims over 200 lives, prompting calls for safety reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Napoleon
Michael Finn
Mich McNamee
Chicago
Jumpertz
Huchanan
Congress
Washington
Sickles
Fitzhugh
Searing
N. Y
Edward Ball
Ohio
Wisconsin Legislature to adjourn in two weeks
The Wisconsin Legislature has been in session 64 weeks and will likely adjourn in two weeks. The state also reports a grand opening celebration for the Hannibal and St. Jo Railroad on the 23d, and news of various national events and local incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Constantinople
Bellville Advocate
Gaylesburg
Henry
Englis Electrician
Trinity Bay
DeSanty
Hannibal and
St. Jo
Lyons
Quincy
U.S. Senate
Illnois
Michigan
Ohio
Dubuque
Bonner
London
Russia fosters progress as freedom debate rages in America
The piece contrasts American indecision on slavery with Russia's rapid civilizational strides under Alexander. It notes free press development in St. Petersburg, a circulating society for cheap books, printing presses and lectures, all supported by foreign mechanics. It then shifts to Chicago spring canvass, mocking a Tax Eaters slate aligned with Douglas and claiming tricks to mislead voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Alexander
Russia
St. Petersburg
Chicago
Chicago ‘Times
Stephen A. Douglas
Illinois Legislature in Crisis over Appropriation Bills
In Illinois on February 24 1660 Republicans press to pass general appropriation bills but Democrats block. A dramatic Tuesday sees Governor objections to an unconstitutional apportionment bill and a chaotic House clash over a message from the Governor. Senate panel names Thomas H Campbell as secretary and vows a thorough probe into state treasury frauds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swett
McLean
House
Illinois
Church
McIlenry
Green
Massac
United States Senate
Capitol
Senate Committee On Finance
Thomas H. Campbell
Chicago
Campbell
End of the Slavery Era Legislature and Freeport Mail Location
A correspondent notes the final adjournment of the state legislature, condemns the pro slavery faction, and praises Freeport as the ideal site for the state mail. The piece also urges fulfilling committee pledges to the executive Board and forecasts a prosperous Agricultural Society Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
State Agricultural Society
State Mail
Freeport
Anon
Jolly Coated
Sohn Coates
Comittee
John Coates
Abolition of Public Hangings Passed by Legislature
The legislature passes a bill abolishing public hangings and requires executions to occur in private, seen only by proper officials and interested condemned parties. Public executions are deemed unnecessary and harmful, with private setting urged.
Steam Plow innovation and state fair dates noted
The article notes the West State Fair dates in September with a Premium List above $15,000. It highlights a new Steam Plow patent by A K Bassett of Galesburg with track guided wheels and a movable boiler, plus comments on political vetoes and local meetings in Whiteside County. It also mentions the Peak Family of Bellringers in Charleston and Peel's Campbell Minstrels in Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. K. Bassett
Galesburg
Charleston
Peel
Campbell Minstrels
Savannah
Littell's Living Age and other periodicals listings
A compact listing of literary periodicals including Littell's Living Age with portrait embellishments, Knickerbocker, and Type of the Times. Notes subscription costs, publishers, and geographic details, highlighting educational and phonetic movement publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TIMES
Longley Brothers
Cineinnati
Ohio
Advertised Medicines and Patent Remedies Marketed Globally
The column promotes Dr Hae ters iodine and sarsaparilin and other medicines by various makers, claiming safety and effectiveness. Hall’s Lung Balsam and Wall’s Balsam are cited as leading cough remedies endorsed by physicians. It lists German Bitters and Palenini’s Cordial by Dr G Mc Jackson, with pricing and distribution across the United States, Canada, the West Indies, and South America. Also advertised are Mercick’s Lager Coated Pills and Herrick’s products, plus Vermifuge Dr McLane’s goods from Fleming Bros Pittsburgh touted as superior. The piece highlights origin theories of intestinal worms and urges parents to use Fleming Bros Vermifage for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sur Columna
Haeterly
Oridley
Carter
Hakea
Hooper
Matartjy
Ague Kiter
United States
Wall
Hall
BP Yrtsedas
Cemany
Cheistoph Wuelm
London Vitey
Outaher
Tor
Thia
G. Mc Jackson
Arch Street
Phadelphia
Druggiata and
South America
Oh Beaman
Pr. Verrbek
Es Tven
Dr. Herrck
Ife
America
Wth
Mercick
Chicago Daily Union
Herrick
Mane
Fleming Bros
Pittsburgh
Nene
Weil Ge
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Earent
Tehriule Fragedy
Killean
United States Districts Attorney
Reeport
Reneral
U. S. Senate
Saives
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Conrad’s Point
Louisiana
Mississippi
Aingfield
TRE Wuffianesit, &C. KC
Breckenridge
Buchanan
Old Settlers of Whiteside Co
Sterling
Littell
Dellyser & Proctor
Knickerbocker. Monty
L Gaylord Clark
J. Noyes
John A. Gray
New York City
Nnickerbocker
Cathy Omarad
de Yethaw
AU Serge Po
Lantey Nroilivoe
Cincinnati
Ohi
Dr. J. Sostetter
A. Dacaurer Cuneo
Western Row
Duponce
France
Moore & Darin
Draggiata
Stephenson County
Priege N. A
Reanart Jun
Duponco
Galder Pilla
Sphcial Notichs
Dr. Sanford
Fleming
Mikes Peak
Munane
Cory
California
Cony
B. 8
Cony & Son
Waukegan
Barnett & Burrell
Nature
Morse
Grover & Baker
Lake St
Levee
Galen
Iaive
Flepren
Trovd
Mather
Vane
Broadway
Summer Street
Boston
Chesnut Street
Philadelphia
Baltimore Street
Baltimore
West Fourth Street
Cnelnuatl
Agercdes
Tuwna
Eirealar
Bojandury
James Clarke
DT Clarke
Great Britain
Canada
Joe Moses
J. C. Baldwin & Co
Roshester
Worauleby
Emmert & Bumbell
Cheeseman
Cornelius L. Cheeseman
M.D
United Met
R. B. Watchings
Gentrad
Chambers
Stent New-York
Emmert & Burreld
Bollesmith & Go
Panton & Robinson
Woman's Advocate
Phil’a
Theim Nelveny
Wood
Wale Ponter
Fortia Wood
Sma
Professor Wond
St. Louis
All Fancy
Toltet
Canadas
Adwe
Frhdport
Chiengs Board of Trade
Sprituyg
Anita
Jamba B. Shannon
Fiesdil Gell
Aweldon
Adil Dr.forest & CO
Wheeler & Emmert
Freepor's
Leon
F. Rodda
Lena
Stephenson Ov
WM. Allen
Brees
Lena Garden
Buy & Plant Nursery
Dong Hine
Bach
New Rochelle
Osage
Dallas
Allen
Freeport Nursery
Evergrefung
Wilson
Lawton
Concord, Isabella, Catawba, &c
Wheeler
Hodttal
Sunny Me
Dermat
Moses
Murdaugh
Mallowney
Matthews
Morrla
Kate Mortland
J McMurray
J Mahan
Ainilery
Markel
Mattwes
Miers
Mourer
Martin Catherine Murphy
Myersa
Mitchell Ansel Neagle
Thomas O'Conner
Preaton & M
Phillipa BK
Philips Packard
PF PY
Pallureon Chas Paley UA
Persela A
Parker A
Ktelvinger Wilger M
Richardeon HB
Nelf O
Circuit Court of Bisphenasn Connt
Ulinais
Andrew Cones
Andrew Gilman
Savile Nine
Rigusoo County
Plarety
A. D
Ody
F. Taggarn
Sheng
Mephenson
Alangon Warner
Ben Laher
Nady Leniehgit
Principal Meridian, Ltd
Sala Reuben la Labial
Conet Haw Tin
Circuit Court
Witinala
John G. Addama
Gox
W. Feo
Anid
Aboy
Stephenson Coma
Tlnola
Daniel Tiny
John Kerch
Setton
Becton
ARLES
F. Taggart
AEM Just
Lobl Vreeport
Jena
Giertt
Sale of
Audiet Malla
Asher
Pere
Espous Wanstall
Bert
Ferrell
Toy & I
Teutire
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