Argus aims to bolster its Washington style in Lima issues
In Lima on June 6 1843 the Argus defends its paper improving appearance and vigor while praising Democratic party loyalty. It notes heavy outlay but hopes for patronage and steadies effort by publishing three pages weekly with national state and county news. It attacks Federalism claims against Lewis Cass and mocks Whigs over Taylor nomination.
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the Argus
Thin County
Andrews
Wee
Argus
Democratic Party
The Oubbeways Serenade To His Love
Fragmentary verse depicts Swert inviting a loved one to dwell with him and describing a bizarre feast tableau with shells, gourds, bones, pipes, and tin as adornments. The tone is archaic and surreal, centering on a grotesque celebration of an imagined banquet and beauty.
The Lying Scamps And The Cass Nomination
In this reflection on the 19th century political scene the piece contrasts sympathy for Cass among Federal papers with charges of Southern intrigue. It notes Cass’s rise at the convention, the crowd’s reactions, and the opposing accusations from the Donkys and John Dowkeys about Cam being a weak Democrat.
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Cass
John Donkys
Kim
John Dowkeys
Cam
Scampa
Billingsgate
The Difference Brought by a Judas Coat
The Reporter claims Cass was a Federalist once and calls him a Judas for changing sides. The piece labels this as abominable lies but entertains the possibility as a momentary error and hints at a personal feud affecting judgment.
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Cass
Merited Rebuke From Wisconson Old Man Over Lincoln Speech
A Whig Congressman from Illinois faced a rebuke as an elderly Wisconsonite returned his speech with strong criticisms. He warned children might read it and mused the author could be wrong, while remarking on the era’s party tensions and shifting loyalties.
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Lincoln
Congress
Minois
Tor
History of cotton and its spread across civilizations
The article surveys the ancient origins and diffusion of cotton from India to Egypt, Spain, China, and Europe, praising Indian mastery of manufacture. It notes early limitations of English mills before 1769, the impact of Arkwright’s invention, and the rise of capital investment in mid 16th century England to support mill building and stock.
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India
Egypt
Herodotus
Spain
Europe
China
Barcelona
England
Calentis
East Indies
Russian Law Quirk Ends In Odd Court Ruling
A Podolia court case recounts a Russian officer being thrown from a window after a love triangle with a Georgian wife. The civil tribunal assigns damages to the Armenian landlord and orders costs, noting a 1699 ukase allows freeing furniture by shouting take care thrice.
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Podolia
Kaiminieck
Grodisk
Christopher Havng
Grodisko
Poacentavha
Paul
Nicholas Phite Alevic
Balaban
Nicholas Christopher
Pahor Gradisco
Nicholas Hataban
Maria’ Tulina
Christopher
Texmomaras
F.C
Sunthy
Philadel
Boston, Transcript
Whia
New York
Fragmented Text Weaves Incoherent Notes and Legal Snippet
A garbled OCR passage blends literary flourish with legal references. It mentions Shakespeare, a case in Worcester Massachusetts involving land in dispute valued at a sum, and a note about Russian passports and imperial actions. The fragmentary text lacks coherent narrative.
The Way a Lord Woos
The London Morning Post reports the Marquis of Chandos courting Mas Hodson daughter of Southerkind's member with a fortune of £200000. Chandos is eldest son of the Buckingham bankruptcy and Hodson, once a York dry goods merchant, now a leading Tory. An army inspection in France seeks female disguise among new recruits.
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London Morning Post
Marquis of Chanados
Mas Hodson
Southerkind
Marquis of Chandos
Duke of Buckingham
Mise Hudson
York
England
The First American Cotton Factory at Pawtucket
At Pawtucket Rhode Island the old Samuel Slater mill stands as America’s first cotton goods factory built in 1793. It traces the start of a vast industry as sprawling river mills multiply and fortunes rise while millions are clothed by mill products worldwide.
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Pawtucket
Rhode Island
Samuel Steater
America
Crete
Arkwright
Slater
Trew World
Captain challenged by colonel ends in fatal duel outcome
A letter from Jo'apa recounts a volatile clash between a Royal Army captain and a volunteer colonel. The captain sought only an explanation but was drawn into a duel that ended with the captain killed. The confrontation escalated after a protest of a trivial disrespect. The scene closes as the captain travels toward Coventry.
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R. A
Lhereupon
Iust
Conditions for a French firm in distress and proprietor shares
The government would seize a failing French firm to run it and grant the owner a share while distributing the remainder to workers. After wages, a quarter would go to capital interest and a quarter to a sick and aged fund. Bonds would protect the proprietor’s rights on their property. A veteran Washington printer with 43 years of experience remains active.
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Washington
North Point
Bares Nos Ayres
Venezuela
Mexico
Sulanday News
Tong
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Duwgh
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Casa
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Pitsburg
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