Oxford to Tyre line meeting urges county rail charter
The article reports a renewed push for a general meeting at Tyre on 1832 to promote a northern Lafayette and Oxford line. Delegates from Oxford and Lafayette County, including P. J. Skipwith, meet in Tyre and vow to secure a charter from Jackson, arguing a Memphis routing would drain business if rivals persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyre
Willian ‘Thompewn
P. H. Shipewith
Delates
Oxford
LaFayette County
Jackson
P. J. Skipwith
Lafayette
Memphis
Memphis and
Selma
Feattotee
Obelous
Helena
Liberal Republicans Call For Reform And Tariff Reduction
The Liberal Republicans denounce the current administration and demand reform of executive patronage and power. They advocate a tariff reduced to a revenue basis and oppose monopolistic practices, urging action against party leaders and shifting policy through lawful majorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Geita
J. Ny
Stas
Louisiana
New York
Arkansas
Texas
House
Congress
Wihey
Detent
Plonopolica Priesl
Retiwif
Democratic revival amid party strife and reform calls
The text urges a cross state push by Liberal Republicans to restore constitutional government and root out corruption. It argues patriotism over party loyalty, warns against military-backed plunder, and calls for organization to support reform while appealing to Republicans in the North and West to join a national movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrate
Stragwie
Sven Viet
Tree Republicana
Peorth
Pearman
Paris
Thas
South
North
Asters
Amd Democrate
Boerne
Actioan
Spalbol Dows
Teca
Edie Jang
Joan Pola
Pleasant Hill Rail Road Meeting and Abbeville Tragedy Digest
A called meeting in Pleasant Hill discusses feasibility of a narrow gauge railroad along an air line. A severe Abbeville accident kills an elderly woman and her grandchild after a wagon is struck by a loaded iron car. Christmas egg nog gathering at Mrs Roeff’s boarding house features socializing, games, and generous hospitality. Mentions Edward Belcher of Memphis, Captain Delay, and remarks on Congressman Ames in Jackson. Virginia tobacco planters press for a sixteen cent tax per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Hill
W. W. Wilroy
W. Bristol
C. A. Marshall
Abbeville
Stout
Montgomery
South Carolina
Delog
Laly
Ruefs
Mrk. R
Court overturns motion and prison terms in local case
The court overruled Stanlerry's motion for a new trial and ordered Alb thets arrest, sentencing him to eighteen months' imprisonment and a fee of 8100. Dr. Thomas B. Whitesides received a $100 soda implement fee. Juke Mills faced three months' confinement and an unspecified fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanlerry
Alb
Cork
Thomas B. Whitesides
Mills
Large city fire devastates downtown structures
December 28 Littx Reex reports a major blaze in Little Rock destroying or severely damaging many buildings near the Odd Fellows block. Fire swept multiple businesses including McAlmont's drugstore, Hornibrook Townsend, J V Shee boots, a journal office, and more as timber fell injuring Judge Wilshire and a man named Sheets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metaont
McGann Clothing-House
Hornibrook & Townsend
J. V Shee
Berger
Alenyek
Tournal
Wilshire
Sheets
McAlmont
Gui Hornibrook & Townsend
A Good Prank by W. C. Bryant Proposes Platform
W C Bryant editor of the New York Post outlines a platform of principles for the party opposing Grant. He warns against a rising monopoly that would dominate commerce and trade, naming states like Vermont Rhode Island Connecticut New York as targets of this alleged power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Bryant
The
New York Post
Grant
Premium awards and notable visits from Texas editors
The Jackson Leader reports awards for cotton prizes with John G. Yelzer of Hinds County first and BB. of Leeounty second, Littlejohn of Panola third, and Robeson of Panola for best bale. Victor W. Thompson of the Texas State Gazette arrived, in frail health, with greetings from Austin. References to Civil War era figures, plantation ownership, and local political observations fill the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pra
Coliesheslyah
Lew Quleana
John G. Yelzer
Hinds County
Leeounty
Littlejohn
Claw
Panola County
Robeson
Boy—J. Smith
Oxfird
Jackson
Victor W. Thom
Nnts
Erm
Texas
Grast
Conto Reserve
Eimtaaar
Jmenty
inAioos
Wall Jackson
Syuney Johnson
Leonidas Polk
Gen. Price
Broewonridice
Kirby Smith
Gov
Harris
Humphreys
Featherston
Gholstoin
Waltham
Ned Edwards
Union
City, Tenn
Troy Station
Victor IL Thompson
State Gazette
Austin
Atonrsanetum
Tompson
Torney
Mortis
Andy I Beethae
of & M
Oxford FaLcon
Itheman
Married Couple Reported in LaFayette County
A terse item notes a marriage in LaFayette County involving the Pesaran family and the groom aged about eleven years, with vague reference to residence and betrothal rumors.
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Morsing
Wenphin
Oxford Naw Wow Gaage Railroad
Golve
Skipwith
Janarka
Mississippi
J Tae Avensas
Tril
Wynn
Lake City
Curtis Garrett
Jobe H.reynders
Garrett
Gowtleman
Dugenn
Saudere
Saum
Siready
Washington
Cossty
Nto Chicot
Romety
Avi
Lara Career
Theen
Dana
Liberal Republians
Firatz Brown Party
Hernayde
Democratic Party
Serme
Rafierme
Jurencat
Elf
Patriotisa
San Ian
Yirsek
Owen
Rail Road Meeting
W. .W. Wilroy
D. W. Warsrat
Hernando Press
Meridian Mercury
Edward Belcher
Capt
Delay
Washington Chronicle
the Patriot
W. W. Whiting
St. Louis
Sateson
Senator Ames
Virginia
County
Gentesoests
Cotumbia
Swath Carolins
Little Rock
Arkanms
Vermont
Rhode Island
New
John Hancock
Samuel Adams
Thomas Jefferson
United States
John C. Calhoun
Richmond
Eo Grant
Petes
Pesaran
Joseph Newton Chilton
Sir
Cutting
B. P. Howell
Miss
Oras
Botice
Steay
Sam Ruakle
Alent
Jones
Warren
Wei. W
Morgan Marie
McKie & Ackie
Attorneys AT Law Oxford
Miss. Dew
Tia
Marks & Friend
Cloraine
DA BB Guilton
Mese
Oxford, Miss
J. T. King
Aires
Overton
Tenn
Clortanes
Weill
LaBayette
J. Moguire
Osce
Georgia
Rutledor
ECE
Pam
Howl A. Pryor
Charles ‘Street
Dames Pee and
Olleddle
Webber
Boet & Shoe Maker
Cosford
Geo. W. Cardwell
East Cor
Public Square
Rice, Stix & Co
ECIIG
White St
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