Our Loyal Meigs County Telegraph Press Seeks readers and ads
The article reflects on one year of editorial control by the current editor and proprietors, praising honest effort, urging reader support, and urging local merchants to advertise. It notes political stance, Republican alignment, and a hope for increased circulation and readership in the coming volume. It also mentions the Fugitive Slave Law era court actions and indictments in Oberlin and surrounding areas, with critical views on justice and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Ito
Ourchinens
Democratic Party
Sweeka
Republican Party
Troenty
Tewari
Aollara Niger
Connelly
Lecomptonite
Howe
Cleveland
Court of Common Pleas
Mei County
Nm N
Mackemith
Ratland
Joseph Gilese
Royal Chase
Arthine Merrell
Able Chates
Cexhe Vo Smith
Meigs County
Fy Young
Carle Jon
Bedford
Thones
Btah
Maes
Eid Ses
Anthory Grim
Salisbury
F. Young
Bald Row
Davie Goegline
Salisbury Township
Bureby
Dee
Brotherly Love in Democracy Divisions Turn Violent
A fracas on Pennsylvania Avenue between Indiana Congressman English and Pennsylvania’s Montgomery ends with blows and a chase using a brickbat and cane. The episode reflects factional rifts in the Democracy as Charleston Convention approaches. Also reported: Kendall the murderer moved to the Penitentiary after a transfer at Loveland. Jackson county murderers Crabr ee and Keenan transported. Chicago Convention prep amid debates on rules and non interference of gamblers in politics. A Catholic priest Downey in Virginia receives a new trial after ten years’ sentence for a forced marriage killing.
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English
Indiana
Montgomery
Pennsylvania
Congress
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington City
Brother Montgomery
Great Democracy
York
Pitchin
Buchanan
Douglas
Knights of the Bludgeon
Brickbat
United Voice of Yeharmonioua Democracy
Charleston
United States
Thane Megoreeerix Orm 'Bos
Kendall
Gregory
Loveland
Baptister Brown
Jackson County
Alligon Keenan
James Wilson
Alexander Crabtree
Jackson McCoy
McCoy
Crabtree
Jackson
Aidi
Columbus
Chicago
Alabama
Rhode Ieland
Minnesota
Democrat
Montgomerys account of assault on English sparks fury
A report details Mr Montgomery describing a violent confrontation with English after a speech at a Lecomp ton chivalry exhibition. English struck Montgomery with a large cane, drew a sword, and Montgomery fought back with brick. The piece condemns Democratic leaders, calls English a cowardly ruffian, and echoes calls for armed self defense.
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Eufeet FoWdies
Lecomps Ton
Montgomery
Shoe
Traum
Action
National Intelligencer
Aida
Agd
Gov
The
Tribune
Anya
Democratic Party
Christmas Holidays and the Bethlehem Birth in 1858
An 1858 Tele graph letter from Cincinnati reflects on the Christmas season and the biblical birth in Bethlehem. It contrasts brevity constraints with the desire to write about humanity, citing the nativity story and the humble circumstances surrounding the infant Jesus.
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Reotion
Tam
Eeighteen
David
Solomon
Jurmoalem
Bethlehem
Judea
Christmas Reflections and Political Whirl in a Nation
A long reflective essay discusses Christmas day as a moral test, noting Christ’s birth contrasted with secular excess. It warns of dissipation and materialism while praising home warmth. The piece then shifts to a political panorama, predicting tariff debates, party realignments, and potential divisions around slavery within Whigs and Democrats, suggesting ongoing partisan tension as the year ends.
Prospect of clash over defunct trust firm case looms
Fragmented copy notes a potential collision between United States and state authorities over assets of a defunct life and trust company. Forecasts lively times if the dispute reaches the fore, with admonitions about future demonstrations.
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United States
United States Court
Life ‘and Trust Company
Odo
Pomeroy Retail Market Listing Glitches Across Page
An OCR fragment from Pomeroy Retail Market shows a jumble of names and places like enox Thekepsy December 04 and scattered terms such as Pickled Park and Rae ick Lost. The readable bits suggest a miscellaneous market column with street names, vendors, and stray notes but no cohesive event or clear report.
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Pomeroy
Enox
Thekepsy
Flo
Tage
Pak Piek
Pickled Park
Caive
Rae Ick
Cincinnati Market Prices From December 2 1958
Market report lists prices for hogs cattle and wheat with varying futures figures and regional names. Includes terms like huge market fires and different grade categories, with several named items and weights.
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Cincinnati
Cincrrmar
Wedogainy
Burar
Collen
Geko
Barty
Ferior
Iran
Pelea Berran
Nike
Pomeroy Wedding Obscured by Odd Portraits of Family
A Wednesday evening wedding in Pomeroy Ohio between Mr Jowern Patron and Ailsa Kurs Prowler was marked by a questionable public display. A strange image showed an old man, a woman, and three children beside steam-powered implements, interpreted as a satire on happy life and fertility taking aim at social norms.
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Auburn
Pomeroy
Hey
Twombley
Jowern
Ailsa Kurs
Prowler
Ohio
Tex
Remington House
Comercy
Obic
F. B. Rsheldarfer
F. B. Rimeldarfer
Lee
Notable 19th Century Patent Meds and Cautions
Special notices promote Clarke’s celebrated Female Pills and Haxow’s Vegetable Drops as universal remedies for female disorders fits and epilepsy. The Clarke pills claim monthly regularity and avoidance of miscarriage risks, with stamps and authorized agents listed. The Haxow drops claim cures for seizures, nerve and spinal issues, touting dramatic effects and worldwide mailing options.
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James Clarke
Moyal
Sir. Clarke
Great Britain
Mubeeis
L. C. Beldwin
Dewtar
Bi. B
Porsuledy D. Rued
Pomeroy
Park and Bulro
Bestrivd& Co
Cincinnatt, & Vatyyy
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Land of the Free
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District Court
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Poze
Oberlin
Wellington
Taynen
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Rall Piamb
Jamee M. Piteh
Daniel Downey
Pissent
Saunton
Brooks
Sumner
Senate
Greeley
Morrissey
Tom Hyer
Tha ‘Telegraph
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Epivor
Thor Plyo
Mm Breene
Milton
Ruina
Teredor
America
Christman
Ihs
Inquirer
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Tke Morse
Wilwell
Son
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Remainstie
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Baltimore
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Speier
Gorndey
Swadmeyearah
John Page
Meluy
Oremieh
Arteuh Burrat
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Bilis
Moles
Hints
Chiay View
Rouge
Common Pleas
Moiga County
Seurt-Houss
Witt
Avetina
Plaes
John Perre
Ant Meigs
Nail
Tempeh Burper Ab
Levbelle Parsons
Idnata Dame
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Caltmenis
Melge
Sudan
Ducoriter
Nat -Owg
Gabriel Bowen
Jeane Horing
John M
Math Halvey
Wasth-Enst
Henke
Ohio Company
Enie
Bend
Pentha
Yeur
Mille
Mark Haissy
Ka Bdaschibrr
Petroeyel
Lipo
Wy Booker
Ate
Brats
Wmlep
Bree Roe
Livny Dement
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