Daily Mail Contract Critique Prompts Post Office Reform
The piece chronicles a 1852 Pomeroy Ohio mail contract dispute over a Lancaster to Pomeroy route. It details contractor Kreider’s partial performance, alleged violations, and official remedies, plus a call for a daily mail and a reflection on editors and community information practices. It notes petitions, remonstrances, and the impact on local business and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Kreider
United States
Lancaster
Pomtoy
Mr. K
Horr
Washington
Lencaster
Athens
Daily Mail
Holt
Manelta
Chillienthit
Albany
Athens County
Matton Mail
Serclock
Chillicothe Rmil
Mall Coment
Acst
Tment
Edview
Pontai
Disease outbreak in Salem Township causes July deaths
Mr Brewster writes of a summer disease in Salem Township resembling the flux with about thirty deaths since July 1. He notes the illness is often fatal in camps and adds that political meetings may proceed if speakers can be procured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster
Local Reader Praises Telegraph Quality in Lebanon Township
A Sterling Bottom resident, J. J. White, writes that the Telegraph is out of favor in Lebanon Township due to past management. He prefers the Telegraph’s first page and fewer ads, urging more Whig truth and promising to send more names for circulation. He notes locals spread opposing papers and mentions sending three names for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiee
J. J. White
Sterling Bottom
Telegraph
Locos
Anon
Tanktow
Par
Piovcer Buineau
St. Ambony
Selkirk
Bloux
Indiana
St. Joseph
B. Terry
Methodias
N. W. Kitson
Jane
St. Paul
Pambina
Pembina
St. Paw
Minnesota
District Court Jurisdiction Question Divides Opinions
In Athens last week Judge Thurman ruled Courts of Common Pleas have jurisdiction over offenses not punishable by confinement in the penitentiary. The Troy Times agrees with the measure while the Attorney General Pugh opposes it. The Athens Messenger notes the dispute reflects broader Democratic party tensions without taking a side.
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District Court
Athens
Thurman
Courts of Common Pleas
Athens Messenger
Troy Tines
Hart
Pugh
Cammon
Tipn
Atib
Hassbrox
Louis de Com
Cincinnati
Jarvis
Selma
Ohio
John W. Kane
New Carlisle
Elyria
Ethan Allen
N. H. Underhill
Alec Ihegan
Wayne
New Court House
London Quarterly notices and accident report
The London Quarterly issue lists articles on Art and Nature under a Italian sky, Afghanistan wars history, Ireland reform, and Memoirs by Lord Cockburn and others. A mail cart incident between Gallipolis and the price bridge caused the driver and Mr BilGranch to be thrown, injuring Mr Granch while the horse was hurt. Mr B Chapman escaped unharmed.
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London Quarterly
Ray
Afghanistan
Ireland
Mollien
Lord Cockburn
Jeffrey
Mr. Roebuck
Aim
Mutlinvans
Lewis
Clarendon Gallery
Lord Holland
Whig Party
Gallipolis
Thig
Toven
Opa
BilGranch
Ranch
B. Chapman
Wahurt
Fort Smith
Ark
Crank Starr
Verdiglia
Tallow
Vian
Hongisis
Cowlea
Afernoon
George Arcularius
New York
Germany
Whig Club Formed in Sheffield Area Amid 1882 Campaign
A Sheffield letter details a schoolhouse meeting on August 17 forming a Whig Club in Schrificht Omn area with enrollment and a 2 constitution. It notes support for Gov. Winfield Scott and William A. Graham, talks of September 1st polling in Middleport and Sheffield, and mentions related political organizing, local fire alerts, and regional news from the era.
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Wiig Club
Caluie
Schoolehouse
Schrificht
Chub
Coalport
MidWopor
Rhetfeld Chippewa Club
Got. Winteld Bout
William A. Graham
United States
Scott
Graken
Seattle
Middleport
Sheffield Ohio
School-Houe
Sheffield
Alano Brivens
Cuban Affairs Signal Changes in Cuba Policy
August 21 dispatch reports Madrid believes Cuba may eventually gain autonomy and hints at restricting Creole influence. letters describe giving up land rights, Spain receiving annual tribute, and a Spanish naval plan with Haitian and Haytian ties. Other notes mention Spanish consul actions and Yeasterday’s stockholders meeting of the Marion and Cincinnati Railroad Company electing officers and increasing capital to six million dollars.
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New York
Letere
Madrad
Cuba
Shir
Ahan Army
Hayrlane
Spain
Trent
Kingland
France
Reiueal
Ihim City
Duroings
Geteaira
My Gabel
Flan
Cabell
Florida
Phena
Guongta
Marion and Cincinnati Railroad Company
Iecora
William P. Butler
John Mills
Douglas Putnam
Noah L. Wilson
Jobn Ballard
Archibald B. Walker
Wesley Cl . Mather Seon Cook
John Madeira
Francis Campbell
Abraham Hepler
Hugh, Smart
Ruel Beesom
W. P. Cutler
Madwira
Transurer
W. Ely
Religious reporting on missionary efforts and church notices
The Board of Managers meeting reports 51 missionaries across three dozen schools, with 5 458 pupils and 86 20108 publications sold. Notes cover Panamanian mission ties, endowment progress at a Baptist college, and various church actions including suspensions, losses, and expansions across the American faith landscape.
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Scnior Uniox
Board of Managers
Society
Panama
A. H. Myers
Pacific Cops
Franstix Cortier
Baptiste of
Indiana
Silas Baily
D. D
Ohio
Wyoming
Methodim Episcopal Church
Carbondale
Pennsylvania
C. H. Harvey
American Home Missionary Society
Klien
Presbyterian Church
American Board of Minnions
Pew
Milleritos
Sous Weymouth
Masapschusvtia
France
Archbishoprich
Gardinals
Paine
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Political notes and foreign distress from 1830s era press
The column surveys county and state politics with Locofoco gains and losses, Pierce and King prospects, and regional sentiment. It reports on Caribbean hunger, Anguilla famine, and related humanitarian distress, with editorials attacking Democratic leaders and praising Whig cautions. It also notes cultural items from London to Cincinnati, patents, accidental deaths, and brief notices on naval and railroad matters.
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Edward D. Mansfield
William Dennison
Ampenson
Scott Hannon
Lemon
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Wroidan Lawansee
Gamo Dracnann
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Perons
Eame
Jist
Mail
Opler
Tiliae
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Maye County
California
Jeter Wentie
Amrin Laptim
Cnunty
Laillie
Salem
Hia Sverland Adventum
Patae
Pumoroy Beet
Edaugher
Samuel Lanham
Sith
Democretinosper
Vinton County
Groom
Pierce
King
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Hocking Sentinel
Democratic Joint Stick Company
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Smith
Eels
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H. B. Smith
F. L, Flowers
E, Glesy
J. A. O'Neill
Wm. Medill
J. G. Daniels
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M'Aboy
Wm. Ledlie
Meigs County
Toeast HL
Salem Township
Lebanon Township
Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessean
Kentucky
Missouri
Arkansan
India
Michigan
Iowa
Texas
Burravo
Atlantic
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Liverpool
Manchester
Napoleon Bonaparte
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Tripoli
England
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Louisville Journal
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Orten
Greene
Dec
Aaron B. Harvin
Genet
Ballos
Judgy Probarca
Warren
Columbus
Samuel Gallo
Mynday
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Lime
Ng van
HL Billings
Mr. Tindall
Third Pystywry
Second Presbyterian Church
Dayton
Lr. Vall
Augustus W. Smith
Wesleyan University
Conn
Olin
Overland Mail
Ceylon
Chrisian David
Christian Missionary Liternature
Schwartz
Heber
Perry Davis
Providence
Rhode Island
Rous
Taylor
L. F
Windward Islands
Cincinnat
Gen. Seou
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Che rOcks
Enquirer
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Shelbyville, Teng
Shelbyville B
Universal
Tennessee
London
Tavernyse Courier
Jenny Lind
Kingsley
Kingetey
Clarion County Register
State Journal of
U.K
Mariota and Cinemoad Railroad Company
Iran
Central Road
Exiaenes
Noble County
Thomas Ewing
Henry Stonbury
Win. Kenoun
H. T. Yeatman
Chieinnad
Thaveiny
Pinsburgh
Cincingati
Mra. Sienhelm
Plishargh Sowrday Visinry
Freetolman
Boland
Hale
Julian
Mr. Riddle
Borrato
Ava
Theo
Boston
St. John's
Connecticut
Lettera
Paria
Cheschall
Africa
Egypt
Davenport
Towa
Bunker Hill
Aurora
Franklin Buchanan
Maryland
Eust Kedin
Aulick
Oom. Perry
Tom
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Detroit Advertiser
Southern Bank of Kentucky
Musirs
G. H. Monsment & Co
Hickman
Mr. Vernon
Sam
Houston
Pirhapa
Siahanan
Gihow
Puronm
Secretary of the Treasury
Alexander V- Kroger
Henry Q
Philadelphia
Gui
Commodore Stockton
N.J
Pierce & King
Clay
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