Editorial on Courtesy and Press Etiquette in Democratic Conflicts
The piece defends editorial restraint toward political opponents and argues against personal abuse in reporting. It discusses disputes between Democratic papers the Oshkosh Democrat and the Fond du Lac Journal, defending respectful language while criticizing unfounded charges and urging fair journalistic conduct. It also covers a judicial dispute over a confidential letter and calls for transparency in court matters, contrasting it with public interest and press duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Paver
Fon du Lac
Denisl
Maey
Chief Justice Aid
Hubbell
Ilic
Nodtar
Ae Av Gusta Tribunal
Mummy Unveiled In Boston Audience Disproved
A Boston man Mr Gliddon displayed an Egyptian mummy claimed to be a princess but unrolled it and showed a male body. Experts state the age and origin are undetermined yet the claim of gender was proven false, highlighting limited knowledge of ancient Egyptian history.
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Hunkera
Madison Democrat
Free Democrat
Hurley
Commercial Advertiser
Deniment
Oshkosh Democrat
Democrat
New York Tribune
Jroona
Ania Minor
Koussuh
Kutehkia
Turkey
Neous
Kosuth
America
Avriel Renert
Perkin’s Asylum For the
Alrady
Inurney
Hhis
Proposed New Coins Introduced in Senate Bill
Mr Dickinson of New York has introduced a bill in the Senate for minting new coins including three cent and one cent pieces. Specimens show lighter weight and color from silver infusion and copper. The one cent coin would be dime sized with a central hole for easy recognition and packing on strings for circulation.
Rumors of U S Spain clash fade in Cuba report
From Havana comes word that a dispute over Spanish arrests of Cuban insurgents shows some basis but is unlikely to escalate. Reports say four prisoners were executed, Contoy prisoners faced Cuban tribunals then handed to U S authorities, and currently no cross border conflict.
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United States
Spain
Cuba
Contoy
Campbell
Hia
Asa Whitney argues a northern Atlantic rail link would boost world commerce
In a letter to the London Times Pacific Railway proponent Asa Whitney outlines extensive European Asia trade, Pacific coast relations, and argues a direct rail across North America as the best route. He asserts intercontinental navigation and climate would hinder Atlantic Pacific trade without a northern railway, urging capitalists and traders in Europe and the United States to consider the plan.
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Asa Whitney
London Times
Europe
Asia
China
Atlantic
U. States
Pacific
America
North
South
United States
Japan
Java
Milwaukee and M Railroad deal advances to Whitewater completion
The Milwaukee Common Council approved Kilbourne's proposal for the road project. The city issues a 150000 bonus at ten percent, taking mortgages as security. The company aims to finish the line to Whitewater by March next.
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Common Council of
Milwaukee
Kilbourne
Lnst
Whitewater
Emigration to California On The Plains Grows
The article notes that plains emigration this year is reported to be double last year with Indians discussing moving east, believing white settlers have migrated to California.
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Plains
California
Forrest and Willis Divorce Fight Amid Street Rivalry
Edwin Forrest, famed tragedian, seeks a divorce from his English wife after public insults to Edmund Macready and an attack on N. P. Willis, who defends the wife. Forrest accuses her of adultery to gain the divorce while Willis aids the defense. Meanwhile Buttes des Morts hosts a fourth of July dinner and dance with plans for a lively celebration and social ride if weather permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Forrest
Macready
N. P. Willis
Buttes Des Morts
Nashville Convention Fails to Impress Public Interest
The Nashville convention proceedings attract little attention as members largely abstain from discussion. Reportedly, Little & Brown of Boston backed a subscription plan for Adams Life and Writings while resolutions praised John Quincy Adams. The body adjourned after six weeks, delayed by Adams’s son Charles.
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Adams
Little & Brown
Boston
North
John Quincy Adams
Charles I
Adama
Thi
Protection of Slavery Society Forms in Maryland
A Maryland Queen Annes County group forms to shield slaveholders, claiming up to 10000 worth of enslaved property escape weekly from border counties. Officials are elected, a constitution adopted, and operations begin. The South Carolina act punishes free persons entering the state and suspends habeas corpus for such individuals.
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Queen Anne’s
Maryland
South Caroliniag
Artificial diamonds claim sparks from French experiment
A. M. Despretz of France reports success in melting charcoal and hopes to master making diamonds. He notes charcoal and diamond may be same substance, with gas as intermediary. The Scientific American and a daily paper started at Rh ine named the Commercial Advertiser announce ventures by Warren, Harrison, and Butterfield.
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Patnz
Elsc
A M. Despretz
France
Rhine
The
Commercial Advertiser
Messrs. Warren, Harrison, and
Butterfield
The Southern Press and Various Events in Wisconsin
A compact talk of The Southern Press and notes from Racine County Wisconsin including editorials on anti slavery and the Webster case. Mentions steamer service Peytone and D B Whitacre, river improvements, duels alleged by Senator Po o t, fires at Cincinnati and Montreal, abolition of capital punishment debates in Connecticut, and local incidents in Neenah with a tavern fire.
Senate and House Debates on Compromise and California
The article reviews a June congressional session with Senate and House debates on the Compromise, Texas duties, California admission, and slavery issues. It notes long speeches, amendments, adjournments, and procedural moves across June 13 to June 15, with memorials and petitions from various states and calls for California's immediate admission.
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United States
Uae
P. King
Faing
Texas
California
Almos
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New York
Henry M. Paine
Kossuth
Laura Bridgman
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Nashville
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Elwood Fisher
Edwin de Leon
Webster
Supreme Court of Massachusetts
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Juggie
Shaw
Racine County
Queen of England
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Prince Albert
Leloit Journal
D. B. Whitacre
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Fond du Lac
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Poot
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Pariff
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