Prison visit to Passmore Williamson in Keyser prison
An eyewitness account describes a visit to Passmore Williamson, held in a stark Caswell prison cell two miles south of Chestnut Street. The narrator details the grim environment, Williamson’s dignity, and the emotional context as supporters urge justice and liberty for the anti slavery case, with references to the Amity and political figures of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasmoke Whitsmson
Stuart
Thea
Mesane
Korters
Ayiea
Fede
Offe
Hia
Thes Williamton
Pasertary Willamsen
Mayermonsidp
Subartegel
Magoniehising
Chestnut Street
Geates
Passmore Williamson
Sebastopol
Dadee Kane Hu
Walnut
Pennsylvania
Jude Knox
Baltimore
Passmore Williamgon
Andersin
James Garry
Passuars Williamgon
Pasemary Williamson
Rom
Visitra
Dussiasorg - Williamson
Liberty
Tussmore Williamson
Isa Douveyaseer
Lange
Ilo
Baba
Sineg
Society of Friends
Ben
Bulds
Pranklin
Rush
Wistar
Bin
William Peng
Newcasula
Marsinory Williamson
Abel
Ee Henry Russel
M.D. Sandwich
County election yields slim turnout in city area
The county vote showed apathy with low turnout, but Nebraska party strength persisted in rural areas. Dornblazer won Surveyor, Gray and Burchard narrowly lost, Cray and Dorntchaser led for Treasurer with modest margins amid reduced county turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Party
Vint
Dri
Falehood
Mr. Dornblazer
Messrs. Gray
Burchard
Hinds
Brawley
Dorntchaser
Preston
Nebraska
Young Men’s Association Plans Winter Campaign Lectures
The Young Men's Association reports progress and prosperity with a new winter campaign. A library of 146 volumes has been purchased for circulation to members, and a winter lecture program is arranged featuring notable speakers such as BP. AWIHIUPLE, PARK BENJAMIN, T. STARR KING, R. W. EMERSON, and W. CHAPEN, with tickets at two dollars per couple and single tickets at one dollar. Lectures begin November 20 with W. J. Whipple.
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Boston
New York
Pou
Min
Wulil
Aid
Ita
Solumes
Norton
BP. Awihiuple
Park Benjamin
New York Park
Godwin
T. Starr King
WM. Stark
New Lampshire
R. W. Emerson
Concord
G. Saxe
Burlington
Bup.taylor
Chicago
U. G
Hyde & Brewster's
Young Men's Association
Iho Nust
W. J. Whipple
Racine Nailrond Meeting and early road talks
A Racine meeting at the Court House discussed speedy construction of the Racine and Mississippi Road to the city. A committee of Clark Brewster and Tynt will confer with road officers and report, with possible forthcoming developments. The telegraph reports mixed election returns from New York and Wisconsin. Republicans appear triumphant in Wisconsin. A note on Williamson’s discharge and a dated letter from Van Buren’s era closes with cattle and pardon mentions from Georgia.
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Racine Nailrond
Court House
Racine and
Mississippi
John A. Clark
John K. Brewster
W. P. Tynt
Rockton
Boluit
New York
Massachusetta
Wisconsins
York City
Albany
Boston
K. Ne Haven
Wisconsin
The
Evening Post
Jos
Vay Dues
Joss
Post
Liana Waty
Phopesou
M. Vanewes
Tragic Rail Crash Report and Mourning Reflections
An aged reminiscence on rail casualties ties a recent Miinoid Control R R disaster to broader grief. It recounts cows spooked by a gravel train near a curved cut, a laborer killed, another fatally mangled, and a third Irish worker dying, with witnesses lamenting the deadly cost of progress and urging reflections on safety and foreboding fate.
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Altee
Ithina
R. R
Lho.s.0.d
Hur
Junethre
Perce
Surimbuntingyall
Ajas
Local notices and urban changes in Free Port and Dixon
The town records announce new law practice openings in Free Port Hyde's Block and postmaster replacements in Dixon with Mr George S. Phelps and others relocated. A coroner's inquest reports a 16 year old suicide in North Dixon linked to past seduction, while the Alton council approves railroad extension to the river and jail connections, reflecting municipal activity.
Incendiaries Tried Under Judge Lynch in Mobile
A Montgomery Advertiser report details a Mobile case scene where two men, Day and Chase, faced trial amid abolitionist ties and Northern origins. The court ordered punishment by tail and water, with descriptions of the defendants provided and Judge Lynch expected to linger for further cases.
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Ufjdt
Rocport
Journfoy
Usaidl
Chy
Texas
Polly Atweari
Beech Port
Ferepore
Grentitts
Franport
Ladbines
Mall Pea
Rogi
Thomas Joymer
Ulty
Freeport
Ted, Turner, Abigor
Montgomery
Ala
Dverliser
Gazelle
Ohin
Loos
Tay
Chase
Mason and Dixon
Ghase
B. N. Wilkinson & Co
Bartantra Po
Oe Wu
The Culture of the Grape in the United States
The article argues the United States is developing a strong grape culture with native varieties like Isabell and Catawba, noting imports mostly from Europe, rapid expansion, and rising values in wine, table grapes, and overall grape production. It cites 1853 figures of two million dollars in wine and calls for continued growth.
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Évur
Directuill
Agricultual
Cincinnatti
Missouri
Indiana
Europe
Pereia
Archipelago
Madeira
Portugal
Italy
France
Tha. Boest
Thoins Ag
United States
Europa
Virginia
Patunt
Ikappunra
Dea
Notable 19th Century Figures Surface in Disjointed Paris and New York News
Fragmentary aged notes report on deaths, lectures, and political shifts. Mentions include a 72 year old heart disease in Paris, Thackeray's New York lecture, lectures in Boston on slavery, Dix’s Saft platform adhesion, John Pratt’s resignation, and naval family connections. Also notes the death of shipbuilder William B Brown on Long Island.
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Maguxpin
Tha
Paris
Pana Thackeray
New York
Guy, Gurerenpey
Boston
John A. Dix
John Pratt
Dr. Wise
Henry A. Wise
Borin
Mirs Castle
Admiral da Grasse
Aliss Shubrick
Commodore Shubrick
Vail
Morgy
Louisville
William I
Brown
Luton Island
Meeting of Goge M Dalas drieads in Philly approves prosiluiey plan
A Philadelphia meeting of the drieads of Geo M Dallas held at Qumovrally head-quarters tonight endorses regulations praising his private and public character and recommends his endorsement for the presidency. An executive committee was appointed to implement the views.
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Philadelphia
Geo M. Dallas
Mel
Magsmore
Williamson
Answargd
Col. Whovler
U. S
Ant
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Feceport Journal
Bren
Wethenagh
Fotenem & Wenn
Boondwar
Amatiph
Maen Ra Bnvolun
Sounhat Passinare
Kaye
Jeffries
Plaidield
Will Co
Novenbyr
Eniror Winson
Ponta
Cete Co
Til
Dion
Sweet
Ling
Hyde's Block
Astronomical
British Association For ‘the Advancement of Scrvice
Glasgow
Lord Rosso
Noswton
Citzorp
Wright
W. Wo
Fituke
Guo
Phelpe
Hoten Uoldin
Agg
North Dixon
Sii
Bean
Whitney
Patie
Eer
Coun Council
Alton
Chicago, Alton and St
Piecrt Y Council
Runbay
Théaglaver
Clark
Waddell
Stith
Devianch
Fret Port
Dstrobrands
Walil
Agsgasor
Assissons
Feevport
Colutus
Ladds
Brephenson’County Agricultural Incritye
Total Valuation
Hoghall
Segacy Avery
Parron
Assasdor
Agsussur
Porson
Asarsson
Aravestr
Yale
Freeprt
Beseport
Couniil
Rona
Froeports
Wits
Aten
N.iland
Ronal
Phurvet
Suid Notive
Dumani
Ed Mintoss
Goge
Ty Dallas
Althck
Juan
Parschyots
Neywle
Mae Surney
I,mus
Col. Walker
Granady Cpt
Haveu
Abit
Uonneat Corral
Tap
Walker
D. M. Furtendigo
Isto
Gig
Carlos
N.Y
Star of the West
Lune
San Juan River
Lika Nlestuyy
Andy
Child
Shy
Pacific
Toth
Ritaa Malo
Virgin's Day
Suveraign Young
Wilkie
Singur
Mexco
New Orleans
Sierra Neuva
Kie Neuva
Latual
Bierra
Gadadon
Carrara
Alvarez
Scott
Washington
Mexico
Scott Elaiina
Arnvad
Baltic
Kinsburn
Rasithe
Lermon
Panagorga
Kerteh
Lipranat
Subastopol
Kars
Odesea
Cravad
Kie
Austria
Vores
Cor
Journau Orrien
Laa
Married
Beloit
Marerlins
Onondaga County
Frogport
Rchavenelt
Cassil
Arnold Nobane
Reeport
EU Malton
A. P
Charlton
Ene Otter
Ig Yell Eitlaona
Rome
Notior
Nottes
Syuport
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