Removal to Shirk's new Brick office on Broadway and Second
The office has moved to Shirk's new brick building on the corner of Broadway and Second Streets. Mentions medical cards and bonds at ten percent interest. Also notes John Brownlee of Grant as a candidate for Judge in the 11th judicial circuit and references Barnum's Museum and Menagerie arrival with a promotional motto about big crowds and better performances.
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John Brownlee
Grant
11Th Judicial Circuit
Barnum
Pert
Ira Mendenhall
Peru
John Brownlee for Judge of this judicial circuit
John Brownlee is nominated as candidate for Judge of the Miami County circuit. The editor lauds his talent, legal attainments, unimpeachable character, and integrity and urges readers to vote for him. The piece notes editorial strain today and denies rumors of rail operation suspension, stating the Toledo and Illinois Railroad will be ready by May 1855.
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John Brownlee
Brownlee
Miami County
Wabash Valley
Toledo and Illinois Railroad Company
Ohio
Indiana
Hiaorace Greely
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Bapuano Whrine
N. Y. Chronicle
Greeley
Judge Niles
la Porte
Caid
Rufus Choate
Saratoga Co
N. Y
LaFayetta
Weather and crops report from Vigo Indiana and a rail incident hero
The period's weather brought warmth with little rain hindering corn and grass while oats suffer and wheat may average. Vigo farmers harvest while some fields face Hessian fly damage. Terre Haute reports dust as crews await rain and cisterns run dry. A Savannah Columbus rail accident highlights engineer Charles Fenney’s brave rescue and the Columbus engine’s fame.
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Indiana
Vigo
Terre Haute
Doora
Wabash Express
Gratitude Letter for Court House Order in Fugitive Slave Case
A citizen thanks those at the Court House in Anglianapolis for their orderly conduct during a Fugitive Slave case investigation. He commends the prompt, gentlemanly restraint from applause or censure, noting no whisper of discontent and declaring the gathering orderly and law abiding. He sends utmost thanks and respect.
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Anglianapolis
Barron
Court House
Opinion of Judge Major on Fugitive Slave Case
Judge Major declares Congress Fugitive Slave Law vests authority in U S commissioners and federal and territorial courts, not Indiana state courts. He rejects Indiana sovereignty arguments, cites Prigg and Wright, and notes Supreme federal jurisdiction overruns state authority over fugitive slaves. The Commissioner’s authority remains intact under federal law, making state habeas corpus review improper.
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Major
Act of Congres
U.S
Territories
Congress
General Assembly of
Indiana
Sullivan
John Freeman
Pleasant Ellington
Handa
Freeman
Marabal
Enid
Ellington
Circuit Court of
General Assembly
United States
Prigg
The
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Peters R. S. C. U
Kenta Com
Kent
Indiana Legislature and authority over fugitive labor cases debated
The speaker argues the Indiana General Assembly cannot grant jurisdiction to determine if a fugitive from labor is a freeman or slave and that such law would be void. He notes personal responsibility if he freed a man who remained owned by Ellington and asserts Com Sullivan has full authority to hear evidence and conduct the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
United States
General Assembly
Freeman
Ellington
Sullivan
Tom
Com
Sullivan Las
Com. Sullivan
Walker named minister to China Japan and the Indian seas
The Toledo Blade commentary praises Hon. R. J. Walker for accepting the post of minister to China Japan and the Indian seas noting his Treasury background under Mr. Pink and his free trade advocacy. The piece endorses the choice as fitting and advantageous for the administration. It also references European views on Russian naval power and hints at various antiquated topical quotations.
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R. J. Walker
China
Japan
Walker
Pink
Treasury
Pierce
Europe
New York Express
Russia
Turkey
England
Mediterranean
Dardanelles
Baltic
London Times
Strawberry toothpaste claim and a French miller’s daughter tale
The text endorses applying strawberry to teeth to remove tartar and freshen breath, suggesting one or two berries in the morning cleanse the mouth. It then cites a French report about a Pomponne miller’s daughter famed for beauty and cruelty, whose admirers’ sighs would overwhelm her father’s mill.
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Pomponne
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Columbus
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Indianapolis
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Chag. Lyell
National Hotel
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Maine
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Albany
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Jowett
Middlebury
Burlington and Rutland Railroad
Messia
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Toledo Blade
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American Museum and Menagerie
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Rochester
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Armorica
Ita Dam
India
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American Museum
New York
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Frederick the Great
MR. Nellis
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Londi Iri
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Hercules Strugeli
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Mr. Bell
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John Miller
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
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Peno
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Gosetal Rothces
J.S. Houghton
Philadelphia
Miami
Court of Common Peas
John Ellison
James O
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Parti- Catherine Hall
Catherine Hall
James B. Fulwiler
WM. Q. McFarlane
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Westenn House
Haoanway
Penu
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Fel River Valley
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