Biennial Legislature Debate and Cuban Trade View
A 19th century paper discusses the shift to biennial sessions under a new constitution and critiques Whig era spending. It cites Ohio politics, the New Constitution's aim to meet every two years, and calls voters to compare legislative costs. The issue of Cuba’s fate and trade with the United States is analyzed, with data from 1840 to 1851 and a warning against losing Cuba to foreign powers. Also reported are grain-elevator developments in Oswego and related industrial notes, including plans in Penfield and Fitzhugh Littlejohn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micklay
Ohio
Doucrate
Capitol
Wooster
Cuba
U.S
Spain
Gulf
Mr. Thresher
Netaphin
Kup
United States
America
Of What is the Old Man Thinking Poem Yet
A verse contemplates an old man on an oaken staff watching youth at Mayday revelry. His tears and dim eyes reveal memories of lost friends and returning spells in the air. The speaker probes what the elder ponders as life’s vigor passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AY Tolayner Bayly
Thor
Oratory on Africa and Washington in a Fragmented Chronicle
A lengthy, eloquent excerpt recounts Edward Everett addressing the American Colonization Society in Washington. It argues Africa cannot be civilised by white rule, describing pestilence and barriers, while praising providence and descendants chosen for the task. The piece also strings a New York Times anecdote about Major Andre and a Tappan elder recalling peaches and Washington’s mercy, amid reflections on virtue and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atiica
Edward Everett
American Colonization Society
Washington
Africa
Caucasia
Europes
Racce
America
China
Japan
Pacific
Central
Death
Urscee
Boy regains sight in tremulous phrase from New Brighton
A June 27 letter from M A Townsend in New Brighton describes a blind four year old boy who suddenly speaks of seeing light and day. His father misreads the moment as a sign of recovery, but hours later the child dies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Townsend
New Brighton
Angels
Reflections On Childhood And The Aging Artist
An aged observer laments lost childhood innocence and recalls how memory eases the weight of life. The piece argues that all must strive to leave a lasting, admirable impression on the world for future generations. Clyde reflects in July 22nd era diction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
W. Ie Clyde
General Cary on Temperance Address in Ohio
Excerpt from Gen Cary urging temperance and legal prohibition, arguing civil liberty requires abstaining from harmful trades and government may restrain intoxicants if they endanger health or life. Compares liquor to gambling and other vices, cites Supreme Court and Taney, condemns liquor selling as deadly to public morals. Includes marriage notices from Cambridge, England, noting Mr Briggs and Thirza Smith nuptials at St Pauls Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Legal Prohibition
Supreme Court of the
United States
Taney
Sic Transit Gloria Mundi and the end of the moderate drinker
A reflective piece recalling a noble youth who became a drunkard and died far from home, ending with the refrain sic transit gloria mundi. The prose warns against drinking, cites a Cleveland Herald note on political figures, and reports the commander-in-chief of our “Buny bodies” being run over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apollo
Bunybodies
Young street urchin causes mischief on Main Street
A neighborhood incident describes a barefoot boy in rough dress chasing a man and frightening a geese flock, with a final note mocking need for moral education and joking about hickory oil as punishment. The piece includes local political chatter, defaulter Treasurer Traber, and hints of upcoming elections. no formal conclusion.
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Rascal
Pene
Gander
Grand Temperance Rally at Fremont Court House
A public temperance rally is called for next Tuesday evening August 2 at the Court House in Fremont with early candle lighting. Citizens of the town and country are urged to attend regardless of religion or party to unite against a common foe and support humanity. Masy Crvizeys.
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Friends of Temperance
Court House
Fremont
Riley Family Concerts Impress Buckeye Audience
The Riley family performed two concerts at Buckeyes Hall on Wednesday and Thursday. Critics praised Fannie as a good fiddler and noted the family’s painting and singing skills. The standout piece was Dream on Young Hearts, described as beautiful and touching. The troupe elicited strong applause for I should like to marry and several other pieces, signaling a promising future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeys Hall
Fannie
Grand Jury Report Blames Drink for Crime in Boston
The Suffolk County grand jury reports six months of work with 49 sessions 479 cases 403 bills and 1 466 witnesses. It cites intemperance as a proximate cause of crime noting shops from saloons to illicit sellers fuel crime and urges municipal action to curb this nuisance.
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Suffolk County
Boston
Mass
Commonwealth
Grand Jury
The Trial of Corn Whisky on a Nation of Drunkards
A long dramatic document portrays Corn Whisky as the instigator of thefts, robberies, riots, and murders in Ohio in 1853. It recounts witnesses, including distraught wives and prison keepers, and claims alcohol spurs crime and social ruin, urging temperance and moral reform.
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Ohio
Hapfae
Cora Whisky
Broad Gauge Located and Dayton Benefits
The Broad Gauge directors met in Franklin and located the rail line from Narren Trumbull county to Dayton, 260 miles, assigning contractor Henry Doourrum to finish to Galion by 1854. The 75 pound rail will be laid with Doolittle partly paying, and 1,000,100 in stock issued. Ohio points include Warren Ravanna Akron Ashland Galion Urban and Dayton. New York route shortened via Evie and Sunbury lines. Dayton stock subscriptions of 200,000 reflect strong civic support and expected dividends and city prosperity.
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Franklin
Evie
Olea
Sunbury and
Philadelphia
Catawisen
New York
Thomas Earl
Marvin Kent
Daniel Upson
Bela B, Clark
Jonas Kent
Daniel Beckles
W. Whiter
Dayton Journal
Arrival of the Arctic Brings Transatlantic Shipping News
The Arctic docked last evening with Liv erpool dates to the 19th. Cotton markets were unchanged. French harvest prospects and calmer London markets push Liverpool prices lower for flour and wheat. Bacon moves freely, Western canal flour quoted 47a. A French war-minister message to the Chamber of Commerce states France seeks no war unless national honor demands it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
London
McHenry
Bacon
McMicken
Chamber of Commerce
Arrest W R Collier for Government Fund Use in San Francisco
Officers are dispatched to Ohio to arrest Wr Collier late Collector of San Francisco after a grand jury found a true bill against him for using government funds. The Star says Tonsatas Butter Kixo also used $100,000 of government funds and faces indictment.
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Ohio
Wr. Collier
San Franscisco
Tnostas Butter Kixo
the Star
Fire devastates Rochester and Syracuse Railroad Machine Shop
Avorax July 23 reports a night blaze at the Rochester and Syracuse Railroad Machine Shop. The fire consumed the Machine Shop Engine House and many cars before arrival of the engine. No locomotives were burnt. Suspected incendiary act.
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Avorax
Rochester and Syracuse Railroad Company
Vienna Frontiers Fortified Amid Russia Tensions
The excerpt reports Austrian troops near Peterwardein to guard frontiers while Russia’s actions loom. It notes a June 21 meeting at Jassy between Danubian Principalities and the Divan at which an address to the Czar is proposed. An 80,000 strong Russian force is said to occupy the principalities and nine months of rations contracts are signed. Statements from Smyrna cover the American frigate’s captain and prisoner issues, with U.S. consul moves in Pernambuco.
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Vienna
Peterwardien
Porte
Russia
Danubian Principalities
Divan
Moldavia
Jussy
Smyrna
Hrig
Costa
Trieste
U.S
Canta
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Cena
New Orleans
Imae
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Oswego
Ontario
Pratt
Penfield, Lyon Co
George Amos
Abbey
Fitzhbug & Littlejohn
New York Times
Hudson River
Andre
Hboring Hill
Orten
General Washington
Cleveland Herald
the Journal
Fremont, Ohio
WNG
Tor Gcovranon
Nelson Barrere
Mughiard
Isaac J. Allen
Richland
Henry Brachiman
HamIlton
Nelson H. van Vorues
Athens
Pon Atcorsry Ornemal
William H. Gibson
Seneca
von Surname Star
Franklin T. Backus
Cuphogea
Board OF Public Works
John Waddle
Coshocton
Othe
Onaacey Sweetzea
Delaware County
James
Bucuanan
Charlie
Dr. Foot
B. P. Lester
France
Hamilton Intelligencer
Traber
Butler County
Intelligencer
Sandusky
Croghan
Riley
David
Jusrion
Arctic
Wasmsorox
Lily
Pernambuco
Barron Sox
Watertown Union
Kingston
Cape Vincent
Parauit Nies
Goop
Lovejoy
Cambridge
Masa
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