Slavery, politics, and later county fair notes
A fragment recounts opposition to the Kansas slavery expansion policy and President’s allies. It also details Calhoun County Agricultural Society’s Seventh Annual Fair in Marshall with schedules for fruit, vegetables, and exhibitions in September and October, plus a notice on local liquor-law jail counts and sheriff business partnerships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Agricultural
Bealaty
Calhoun County Agricultural Society
Fair Ground
Marshall
Daniel Hudson
Netase ‘Marsha
Srrangementa
Premiuwe
Tau
Sherif Dixon
Detrensa
Sherif
Hera Lusk
Court House
Korea
Weing
Sunday Musings on Pulpit Style and Public Attention
The piece defends plain speech over grand eloquence, wishing to urge readers toward thoughtful listening. It notes the limits of “winged words” and the aim to reach hearts through simple, candid discourse despite imperfect delivery and audience apathy.
Gospel plan to fund preacher for town church effort
A fragment from a sermon or tract argues that the Christian public must fund gospel preaching locally. It contemplates poverty, duty to the poor, and a plan to grow church outreach through collective giving, asking how to hearwithout a preacher and how to preach without being sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taitt
Avery Bull
Triyeelf
Commonwealth of Israel
Speculation and political controversy over Reeder lands
The article attacks Gov Reeder and allies over land speculation with Indians in Kansas, criticizing their attempt to buy sections before approval. It argues this act harmed Kansas, notes the role of the Indian Agent and President, and condemns the officials involved while calling out Frank Pierce.
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Peoplesatie
Jafidenes
Securl
Kansas Territory
Layo Boon
Kanpas
Piaros
Reeder
Gov. Reader
Marcy
Pierce
Causs
Kansia River
Kansas
Fohuaton
Elmore
Isacks
Haa
Po Harm Bas
Acrus
Red Pho
Gay
Tesa
Frank Pieron
Thong
Turbulent national debate and foreign dispatches echo
The Philadelphia case and abolitionist tensions frame a broad view of wartime politics The Atlantic scene includes reports on President Pierce poisoning politics with abolitionist pressure and fears for his life while discussing Kansas Nebraska events The Halifax arrival American and European price signals, weather and crops, and market abundance close the dispatches with forecasts of political realignment and a looming Syracuse convention
Weather and farm notes from Wayne and Ontario counties
A 1853 1855 village record comments on weekly weather, crop prospects, and worm damage. It notes rain and warmth patterns, wheat and corn conditions, oats and barley health, and worm impact, with county references and local official actions including Madison Street extension notice and a street repairs directive.
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Torshavn
Briday
Wayne County
Onondaga County
Connell
Recorder
Barton, Eyde
Murray
Wells
Rie Presigant
Barton Fy
Madison Street
Esid Villize
Calhoun
Trustes Wells
Ihall
Com
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Iil Pacage
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Philadelphia
Frank Pierce
Friends of Humanity
Heath
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Deuwera
Mexico
Duth
Gov. Reeder
Kenaat
Halifax
Boston
Europe
Palmerston
Seige
Sevastopol
Troy
Treas
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Syracuse
Kana
Proceedings of the Common Council
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Rtisementa
Waverle Wahitings
Cotter
Yieta Stier
Derson & CO
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Fares Tu LeRoy
Ese
Aldo
Erate
Pablo Cher Marsbatt
Daly
Ted
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Wormley
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Chicago
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