Buchanan Administration Blunders and Kansas Turmoil
The text attacks James Buchanan’s administration noting extravagant spending, debt, and failed policies. It critiques wartime finance, expansion of government power, and a push for popular sovereignty in territories. It discusses internal Democratic strife and Lane’s Kansas Free State crisis with a formal court ruling on a homicide case connected to Gaius Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tuchman
Pete
King
Democratic Party
Treasury
Buchanan
Bechanan
Simpkins
Simp
Bachana
Simpkink
Hind
Lnte
England
Kanes
Ceaud
Ronsum Matell
Grover Wall
Utah
Manny
Armiae
Tndiana
Mexico
Thors
White
Douglas
Stewart
Broderick
Lackins
Montgomery
Forney
James Buchanan
Crop prospects from Meigs Athens and Gallia counties
Observers report mixed farm conditions with wheat likely below average due to rust and weevil, though some fields show promise. Corn on higher ground looks fine, other crops vary, fruit scarce, potatoes promising but tubers setting poorly, peaches fair on hills, scarce apples for shipment. overall farm income likely down from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs
Athens
Gallia
Farma
Lane and Jenkins clash in court testimony and public verdict
A newspaper opinion states Gen. Lane was attacked by Col. Jenkins and three armed friends who fired at him. The writers, neutral to politics, urge readers to trust the examining court’s judgment and advocate for Lane, declaring Jenkins the aggressor and supporting Lane's self defense stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Lane
Col. Jonking
Col. Jenkins
Lane
Churchill
Bunton
Pli
Turkey
Arsa
Smyrna
Aleppo
Jaffa
Jerusalem
Constantinople
Nome Bazaar
Leon
Dr Ayer
Ayer
Munsulman
Hie
Heren
Hospitala
Marahal
B. Morin
Holly Springs
Mississippi
B. J
Robert Malone
Malone
Mori
B. J. Malone
Morin
American Sunday School Union Missionary in Meirs County
Mr W J Essivk a Missionary of the American Sunday School Union plans a summer stay in Meirs County to promote the society’s aims. The union seeks to plant Sunday Schools where population allows and publish moral religious materials nationwide. It operates independently of church bodies yet assists denominational schools. its publishing board includes 14 members from six denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.J. Essivk
American Sunday School Union
Meirs County
Sunday School
WH. i
Swallow
Pomerey
Nomination and mob violence in Missouri politics
Nomination of F F Bisiv Sr and Hon F P Blair Jr for Congress in Missouri's St Louis district signals Republican grounds and free labor aims. Description covers GOP hopes, Missouri’s abortion of despotism, and a mob lynching in Gentry County where Ea Avaler was hanged after a disputed killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Blair, Jr
Congress
St. Louis
Missouri
Blair
Free Labor
Ohio
Union
Reformer Barber Pardoned After 14 Years Of Wrongful Punishment
A London writer recounts the case of Barber, wrongly convicted of forgery, sentenced to transportation for life. After 14 years in exile he is pardoned and returns to his birthplace, lamenting the injustice and its impact on him and his family. The account contrasts humane education with harsh colonial punishment, warning of uncertain justice. Also reported: a Washington murder case, mass uproar, and curious notes on temperance lore and local disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prase
Reegatt Barber
Old Mally
London
Pogat
Barber
Klow
Washington
Jamaia
Georgetown
Mary Sheney
William Nugent
Washington Aqueduct
Nugent
The Great English Remedy and Patent Female Pills
An advertisement purporting to offer a noted English remedy by Clarke promises cure for numerous female ailments and obstructions. It touts safety, claims rapid relief, and urges use by those seeking fertility, with detailed pricing and postal ordering for the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rue Sromach
Thala
Takeo
Carey Unie
Ant
Tome Fitba
Auiclagaeenery
Diannee
Tee Boty
Morse
Cantina
A. J. White
Hirod Mills
Europe
Peter
Poraone
Lepey
Ville
Cylon
Jamer Clarke
Lali
Canada
Takis
Takis Bt, Htartedwrliy Ae Cen
Remi
Meigs County property notices and public auctions
Multiple late 19th century Meigs County public notices announce auctions and sales of land and personal property, including guardianship partitions and tax or mortgage foreclosures. Names include Geo H Patrick, W Stivers, J W Smith, and Joseph Young. properties span Pomeroy and Columbia Township with dates in July and August 1858.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Uatilly SL
L. Ves Payne
Ava Higham
Geo. H. Patrick
Gane
Meiga County
Avilen
R. A
Huevse Im Pomeroy
Kawoehip
Ra Mwitteen
John Brewann
Saliebury
Meigs
W. Stivers
Charles Stivere
Abberte
J. Aylis
T. A. Pinnell
Saiz
Arthur Mer
Meigs County
Pomnruy
Heginnigg
Mill Street
Pageville
Meign County
Selpie
Bennin F. Dyke
J. W.smitil
Sueipias
Court of Common Pleas
Meige
Connon
Olio
Pomeroy
Uaid
Mt le Vtock
Meign
William Hood
James Hood
I &c
Nail
Bainning
Merifes
Meir County
Pom A. M
Columbia Township
Ana
Adem Braiton
R. B. Wilson
Balith
Thomas Park
Middiport
Chas. Donnelly
Peter K.kims
Chester Township
Chinty
Ohio
Ant
Juan Cornell
Illiam Hl
Remington
Pinintia
Pinintia, Sgomat
L. O. Bohenenp
Henne Ler
J.P
Balivhaty
Tomecity
Corneli
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Kansas
Fistinia
Wil
Kuwena
Nebraska
Free State Party
Gaius Jenkins
Lawrence
Therm
Elsim
Kangas
Hay
Jenkina
Leavenworth “Ledger
Ist Inst
James H. Lane
Magiate
Nol
Felsio
U. S. District Court
Autwinde
Gand
Ilar Dheeiafon
Aden
F. F. Bisiv, Sr
Kelver
Gentry County
Timmons
Jude Norton
Lin
Fraucett
Maryland Avenue
Howe
Grou
Staten
Haifa
Moffat
New York
Nuit
Wien
Renorle
Actafulmy
Neur
Hamilton
Comte
Dedue
Recson
Horg
Ruilana
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