02 May 1851
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Newspaper
Metropolis Register
Location
Metropolis, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1851
Page
1
A whimsical poem on printers and typography contrasts with a Graham’s Magazine anecdote about George Washington at a convivial party. It notes the printer’s humor, the value of the printer, and a London ink anecdote on banknotes, with archival-era literary tangents.
The article describes an obscure, uneducated woman who wielded extraordinary influence over her husband and Gen. Jackson. It portrays their complicated marriage, divorce, and Jackson’s deep attachment, noting her strong affections and sense, and claims his life and actions were guided by her, with an intimate friend describing his worship and reverence.
The Louisville Courier reports the abolitionist coalition's rise and a Kentucky Whig appeal to unite to save the Union. Separate dispatches warn of Lopez plots against Cuba, Cuban expeditions, and naval movements in the Caribbean, with Captain General defenses and men enlisted in the southern states. The piece also notes a postmaster theft in Lacon and Treasury changes on specie payments amid a growing fourteen-nation treasury.
The column reviews two new papers, Princeton Republican at Princeton Kentucky and Cairo Sun at Cairo, praising their quality while doubting political aims. It notes Benton Standards editor’s ecstatic fanfare over a wife gift and cautions Goesrman to watch him. Rumors of a Cuban invasion spark Savannah nerves as troops stay ready to defend.
The senior of the Democrat left town yesterday morning to evade two daguerreotypists chasing him for a likeness. In Memphis two portrait painters pursued him through seven squares and he escaped by hiding in a restaurant cellar. The note mocks repeated bank failures and urges readers to read Crockett’s maxim: be sure you are right, then go ahead.
A Cairo Sun hoax story about a Roch item from the Cairo Sun fooled readers in Jonesboro and other towns. Citizens note the April timing and fear a prank. editors acknowledge the ruse and thank the prankster while reporting mild spring weather.
Reports claim two men were arrested for stealing a door and attempting another theft at a house. They allegedly were previously sent to the penitentiary from Lake County for stealing a saw mill and later tried to take a dam.
The Paducah wharf yesterday overflowed with produce and merchandise awaiting shipment. crowds filled Front Row to Sixth streets as thousands bought and sold land and houses. The Belle River hosted varied vessels from rondola to China scow and the masts of a grand American warship. Workmen toiled noisily on new buildings, while locals predicted Metropolis city would soon surpass St Louis and Cincinnati in wealth and population.
The passage contrasts Southern disunionists and Northern abolitionists as natural fools. It notes climate and association shape fanaticism, implying parallels between the two sides rather than clear distinctions. Lou and Jaur are referenced as part of the discussion.
The Posey County house of John Hannegan near Elizabeth burned on Thursday night killing twelve, with eleven bodies found among the ruins and one child still missing. Report says Hannegan and others drank heavily that day and a roof fire from the chimney collapsed the cabin. An inquest was held and details to follow.
Amaaiah Rogers, a young man, was brought up for examination and committed for trial on embezzlement charges at Arnolds & Co dry goods dealers in New York. His wife, who had deserted him, entered the office with her paramour Frank Copeland and caused a scene before they were ejected.
The St Louis Times reports Governor French has sent no letter yet, but an efficient engineers corps is hired by the company and will survey the Cairo route. Work begins at Criesgo Galena and Catra with rapid progress anticipated and a timely season outlook.
In Jocken County on April 23 authorities detained a gang of 30 to 40 accused of a spree that included destroying property on the railway, obstruction, horse stealing, burglary and robbery. The group reportedly included three judges, a physician, a deputy, and four constables. The depot recently burned is said to have been set by the gang.
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