12 Feb 1858
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Newspaper
Olney Times
Location
Olney, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1858
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mentions markets and names like Desches and Gbu in Commerce area with unclear items and dates. No clear events or entities restorable.
The article lauds former Maine Governor Joseph Williams for his calm transition from office to private life. It highlights his integrity, modest demeanor, and respected service, noting how he secured widespread esteem among citizens and colleagues alike as he retires from public duties. The piece also covers regional news including deaths and political filings across Texas and nearby states.
A Maryland to Iowa breathes a cautious faith that the Union’s clouds will lift through Congress respecting admissions. The piece warns rejection could deepen constitutional threats and delay national peace while noting President Buchanan’s perceived maintainable stance. A New York letter adds social rumor about the President’s wife and a curious cats scene while England endures wild weather.
A chaotic report describes ongoing fighting in a Mexican city where government and pronunciados forces remain entrenched. Armistice periods fail to prevent shelling, as barricaded streets, sandbag breastworks, and fortifications keep combat high and casualties mounting among civilians and combatants alike.
The report recalls Walter Grim's Mobile speech about U S policy toward an enterprise and a cabinet adviser’s assurances of American support. It also notes Joliet sheriff arrests three men, Mark Tea Hi Adams and R I Bowers, for counterfeiting and related tools, with inmates jailed pending circuit court. Additional note cites Dixon Republican on two counterfeiters arrested there and suspected robber ties.
Report from Washington notes an extraordinary morning with an authenticated copy of the Lecomplon-constitution before Congress. The President's Special A308 to accompany its transsine is present, while gossip links Louis Napolean to a purported Yankee alliance.
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