1863 Ohio township election act and biographical sketch
The document excerpts a 1863 Ohio law on township election duties and prize provisions, naming James Johnson as Speaker and George Rex as Senate President. It also includes a biographical sketch of Taylor of Kennett Square born 1825, detailing his California travels, work at the Tri State office, betrothal and marriage to a poet, and a moving account of his partner’s illness and death.
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James (. Johnson
House of Rep
Grorgh Rex
Senate Mare
Win
Asia
Pan
Hin
RL. Stoddard
Taylor
Kennet's Square
Pensaylya
California
United States
Lilian
Dr. Griswold
Hope
Ae Mothee
Dion
Fragmented late 19th century notices from New York and Ohio
A dense compilation of oblique items mentions a variety of ills and events including deaths, legal cases, fires, railroad troubles, political shifts, and social anecdotes. Many dated mentions touch on Ma y 28 events, court outcomes, and wide civic concerns across cities like New York, Ohio, and California with references to oil findings and rail incidents.
Truth and principle outlive doomed party names
A reflective essay contends that Whig and Lotofoco labels will fade but enduring truth and liberty will persist. It lauds the Sandusky Commercial Register as Whig-opposed to slavery and demagoguery, praising its temperance stance and the editors’ integrity while noting their bias toward Sandusky City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bree Drude
Greeley
The
Register
Sandusky City
The Popular Educator Critique of Arithmetic
A review of The Popular Educator published in New York criticizes its arithmetics definition. It argues arithmetic should be both science and art, develops numbers, and applies principles to practice, noting the periodical often misdefines key terms.
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New War Evening Post
Prat
Lass Ararensic
New York
Ohio
Daytor
Ai- Bean Moxonomeny
Spruce Street
St Lawrence Hotel in Sandusky City Praised
A local observer extols the St Lawrence Hotel in Sandusky City praising its cleanliness neatness and ample well cooked fare. The note mentions WOT Patterson Peiprieter Obie and bids readers visit or stay at the establishment while referencing plans for Cogetal Palace to be built at Glasgow.
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Plate Exchange Hotel
Wot Patterson
Peiprieter
Sandusky
Obie
Wikitoradhken
Sandusky City
Thor
St Lawrence Hotel
Glasgow
Jenny Lind Flatiron Claims Superior Iron
A fragment notes a new iron invention praised for its quality and tempering effect on household ironing. It mentions Jenny Lind Flatiron as an exceptional product, claims many patents exist, and invites calls to Ly Nims for viewing and sale details. No further description is provided.
New Consular Appointments Highlight State Political Figures
The piece lists governors and ex-governors from several states receiving consul posts in distant cities such as Havana, Honolulu, Valparaiso, and Bordeaux. It notes perceived patronage and political maneuvering, praising some appointees while criticizing others and calling some postings a setback for their states. It mentions Gov Habeard and Lt. Gov Leake as examples, and names multiple appointees including Woon, Cravrox, Miran, and McRoe, with assignments across Venice, Tokyo, Alexandria, Cork, and more.
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Woon
Oho
Heonann
Maine
Frank
Via
Cho Sandwich
Slanda
Habebard
Tio
Havana
Honolulu
Trinidad de Cabo
Union
Woshington
Licks
M. Cravrox
Mase
Havaney Narn't Hawkous
Mars
Liverpool
Thomas W. Wann
Oflexan
Paname
Bex FP. Axagty
N.Y
N.Y. Honoltin; Ronkit G. Scott, of Va Dio Janeiro
Jaane M. Taneron
Ala
Melbourne
Runns Woon
Ohin
Valparaiso
Angell
Virginia
Scott
Tarlton
Doxany G. Miran
Ln Marvel
Conn
Venice
Alfred Gilmore
Butler
Bordeaux
France
Wyntham Robertson
Trieste
Jenke
Goodrich
Paris
McRoe
N.C
Payetteville
Ald
Mullins
State Taxes for 1853 and Local Levy Changes
A circular to county auditors outlines the 1853 state levy of 6 1 10 mills including 2 for debt, 21 10 for common schools and libraries, and confirms the superintendent can supersede the ordinary school levy. The 1853 law allows townships to request additional levies if approved in writing. The note also mentions North Adams petitions about governors and a tongue in cheek critique from the Springfield Republican. Reports from Mackinaw discuss Mormon depredations on fishermen near several rivers, with beaver island trials proposed and local meetings planned to resist Mormon influence.
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State Common School and Library Fund
Vertiticnte
Jane
Detroit Free Press
Mackinaw
Barvely
Bireh Point
Gall River
Ping River
Cant Traverse
Mack
Fishine Senate
Vailenge
Beaver Island
Kossuth in London Echoes Liberal Fury and Liberty
A London gathering denounces government surveillance and conspiracies while Kossuth is celebrated for liberty. A penny- contributed Shakespeare is presented, and Kossuth condemns press labels and calls for national self determination, praising liberty as life and aim of nations.
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Kossuth
London
Mie
England
London Tower
Shakespeare
Team
Tei
Pressure and a Postmaster in Washington Tale
A Washington anecdote recalls a secretary besieged by a persistent woman seeking a county postmaster appointment. The scene unfolds with interruptions at doors and lodgings, ending when the secretary warns of contacting Mrs. Marey as the woman retreats. The tale blends humor with the era’s political pressure and a then common print joke about a woman’s “fuss and feathers.”
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Bridis
Libera
Jon Tena
Elfate
Yarli
Cnr
Gaver
Liberia
England
Liberte
York Post
Washington
Price
Expenditures exceed receipts in 1852 treasury report
The document reports that expenditures surpassed receipts and were paid from individual treasurer funds. It includes notes on policy, a fable, weather and culinary tips, and a long discussion of public finance with references to the 1852 Freventon accounts, the Democrat's call for transparency, and remarks on embezzlement rhetoric.
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C. Dondyson
Treas
Fisernocs
Recorder
Hove
Fretont
The
Democrat
Demorat
Yar
Doneyson
New York
Gouneil
B.J. Bartlett
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Steen
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Wien
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Cherie
GMS
Allie Dion
Eas Ae
Averron’s Ofvice
Suniluaky County
Horace F. Clark
Bayard Taylor
Urbana Citigen
Noelia Bierce
Gavarner
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Higneth
Yo Pasha
Hillabey
Tris
Charleston
Gaye Ubee
Williamsburg
Spaid Toy
Toland
Order of
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Venney Kunin
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Wootingi
Schook
Republic
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Hua
Bing
Konsery
Villiany
Blackloys
Runt
Lay Neen
York 4 New Midington Railroad Company
Thompson
Sikes
Thorpoon
Gardiner
Woodward
Pano
Arctic
Hexpotts
Mareners Club
New-York
Fowler & Welle
Water Care Journal
Salmon Falls
Brookdin
Gudilo
Ann Wherler
Milwaukie
John Lare
Mondy
Walope
Columbuse
Abid River
Springfold
Capi City
Columbus
Chis
Springfield Uv
Dayton
Gaedy
Mages
Scio Fe Greete
Union County
Maryseille Tribune
Stevess
Copneliux
Mount Gilead
Delaware
Bonaparte
Wellington
Burns
Hows
Europe
Shikapore
Cervantes
Shakspeare
Raphael
Sobieski
Joris Hernan
Locofoco
John Line
Journal
Cherry Street
Bear
Freuhnson
Buewes
Missouri
PTW
Western Democrat
Perryvbang
Johnson
Inortan
Frmog Stockbrok
Fremont
W. Booth H
WNG
Fos Hoverno
Nelson Barrere
Mighland
von Uimorionar ‘Elevenden
Isaac J. Allen
Richland
Tiransicer
Jienry Brachman
Hamilton
Yowakorneary
Nelson Ih van Vorars
Athens
Fon Atrawmey
William H. Gibson
Seneca
Aereame Juhor
Franklin T. Backus
Cayhoga
Jonn Waddle
Coshocton
Sandusky Commercial Register
ST. Lawrence Haiel
Consul
Massachusetts
North Adams
Western Trailroad
Thut Corporation
State House
Jonas Pies
Western Railroad
Springfield Republican
Wesvern Ralleboud
Berkshire
Peussia
Finnin
Eponkiniy
Jim
Frewont
J. Bull
S. Tl, Brown
John Foust
B. J. Bartlett
Oo. Jms
Thode Bartlett
John Bell
Canfield & Mitchell
D. P. Haynes & Bon
J. S. Olmsted
Pose & Roberts
A. B. Taylor
Thomas Keefe
Council On Co
F. Buegine
Norton J
Skinner
Kindler
John Ly Greene
D. H. G. Downs
Jerry Goulden
Col. Orton
S. Birchard
Swipes
Mr. Swingle
Uorris
Fabian
Chance
Motilda
Prien Hasay
Cleveland Herald
Me” Wintheop
Norwalk
Dondyson
R Cor
Isaac Sharp
C. L Nims
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