Massachusetts Know Nothing letter on neutrality and suffrage
A 1859 correspondence from Illinois to Geo. Bonsemer Chicago discusses Know Nothingism and Massachusetts politics. The writer supports neutralization laws, opposes probation extensions, condemns Massachusetts legislators who excluded adopted citizens from suffrage, and denounces Know Nothing actions as disgraceful. The letter also critiques party discrimination and urges unity among Republicans.
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Gatons
Ill
Party of Equal Rights
Massachusets
Dn Regan
Republican Party
Massachusetts
Itiss
E. B. Wasitburne
Geo. Bonsemer
Chicago
Wisconsin Editorial Convention meets in Milwaukee
The Wisconsin Editorial Association plans a Milwaukee gathering on Wednesday with a lively program. Members and delegates expect a jolly time, and the press of the state hopes for fair representation while the editor attends the convention in Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
S.C. VE Association
Minnesota Currency Warns Against Banknote Debasement
Minnesota banking critique denounces state banknotes as worthless trash. The piece blames Democratic officials for monetary instability, warns merchants and public against accepting such currency, and predicts a forthcoming reform in Minnesota’s banking system. It also reports on a deranged man in Hastings and a sudden rise in River Falls property linked to local newspapers.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
Nicollet County Bank
Exchange Bank of Glenese
Central Bank of Grey
Minnesta
River Falls
Greenwood House
Byington
Trvent
Paris
Dean Traxsextor
I. Ft. Byington
Greenwool
Tam
Journad
Ita
Greenwood
Cizars
St. Louis
New York Correspondence from a May 1989 visit
The writer arrives in a growing New York City, noting volatile weather earlier and a surge in population and crime. He compares today’s metropolis with years past, observing more Fifth Avenue palaces and fewer dirty Broadway blocks while hinting at social contrasts between wealth and poverty. The piece reflects impressions of a transcontinental observer.
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New York
Transervnn
Wweather
Broadway
Fifth Avenue
Battle Reports From Montebello And adjacent fronts
War dispatches describe the Montebello clash where Austrian forces under Stadion attacked Marabul Baraguay De Millers posts, were repelled by Fortis division after six hours, with heavy Austrian and French casualties. Reports note Sardinian militia actions on various fronts, with movements toward the Po and Sesia as Gen. Geraballi and Prince Napoleon appear in theatres. An invitation printed for the Stillwater Guards anniversary ball is announced for June 17 at Sawyer Buck’s hall.
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Montebello
Stadion
Marabul Baraguay de Millers
Fortis
Liglio
Coaldini
Sesia
Geraballi
Gaven
Napoleon
Leghorn
Adriatic
Guyali
Garlascs
Haa J
Garablalihos
Lombardy
al Ky
Snoz
Beuret
Dunehet
Cels Guyot
Dleapat
D'Gellefords
Conseil
Domesnil
Sueretetta
Deferussac
Palestro
Sosia
Santinia
Vienna
Vercelli
Orlengo
Tes
Borne
Smilan
Adda
Stillwater Guards
Sawyer and Buck
Siwater
Stillwater
Soason
Daily notes on Paris sewers tale and New York spectacle
A Parisian sewer worker turned Chicago resident narrates a sensational tale of riches found in New York sewers, followed by commentary on newspaper war coverage and editor exploits. Sightings include Paul Murphy editing a chess column, references to Irish patriot William Smith O’Brien, and a crowded Battery departure. Performers Laura Keene, Piccolomini, Gio. Christy, and Barnum’s Museum acts are noted as summer crowds shift.
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Pondence
New Yorks
Chicago
Paris
Broadway
Grand
Fifth Avenue
Bonner
Peatilence
Everett
Dickens
Ommipresent
Paul Murphy
Europe
Phelan
Raymond
Bailey
Arege
Mt. Vernon
Wade
Jim
Duking
Emma D. H. Southworth
Tilden
Laura Keene
Ben
Piccolomini
Academy of Musi
America
Donatti
Geo. Christy
Christy
Cor
Gulia Toward
Uncle Vom
Pema Crosse & Silwaukee
Milwaukee
Merrott
Toledo
Pie Lugh
New York
Bosiog
Raat
Twa
Daliy
Eva Ta Ercoag
St. Paul
Aetenut
Chtcace
Gurhours Ned
Enmve du Chin
Agenta
la Crossa
Milwanker
la Cross
Heston
Yorks Veriege
Omnitas Chargea
Axk
Uckers
la Crone
Acd
Trout hazards and frost tales across journals
Mona Liems cites Geonce Dawson of the Evening Journal warning that trout should not be eaten before May 15 due to parasite exposure. The Galena frost damages crops, with tomatoes and beans harmed. reports from La Crosse, Buffalo, and Austrian Galicia note heavy frosts and fires, plus various notices from newspapers on boats, editors, and local officials.
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Geonce Dawson
The
Evening Journal
Galena
Severe frosts damage crops across Ohio and nearby states
Frosts from June 6 to 9 severely damaged wheat corn and potato crops in multiple regions including Cincinnati Buffalo Dansville Curreann Zanesville and Ohio. Grapes fruits and gardens suffered, with widespread injury and replanting anticipated after the cold spell.
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Alao
Cincinnati
Ohio
Indiana
Berrato
Buffalo
Dansville
New York
Curreann
Zanesville
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Frens
Dean Frresosi
Peterson & Brothers
Philadelphia
Virginia
Letcher
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Mr. L
Wise
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House of Delegates
Tar King
Naples
Francie
Prescott
Sut
Daleristing and
Walter
Yanai Fueb
Liereu
Iorntone Schipe
Hasting
Tie
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Dodge & Moore
St. Peter
Nivollet County
Dodge
Wew York
Washington
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Associated Press
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Goon Tinz
Grey Eagle
la Crosse
Dunreith
Harris
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Appelton
Fayette ©. Meade
Charles Mackay
England
Speere
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Boston
Fe Tg
Vanderbilt
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Cass
France
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Tesport
Brody
Austrian Galicia
Tien
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Exchange Block
Cyrus Woodman
la Cresse
Tur Ion
Cyrus Spinck
M. C
Philemon Bigs
Lancaster
Grant County
Dunn
Washington Constitution
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Suez
Tae Ripon
Silas
Jones
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Jas Stephens
Supreme Court
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Charles Holsteen
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Chloe
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Netroit
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Ila Meginers
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Winels Central Railroad
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Hohn C. Jacobs
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Banves & Bencistas
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Ncipal Times
Michigan Central
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Atley Troy
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Worchester
New England
Case
Toronto
Kinzeton
Ogdenstaingh
Montreal
Pelota
Canada
Rodkins
Great Central
Deoot
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Detroit
A. x. Mbapy
Orion
Hogtoo Exprim
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Arive
Ofeg Carer Leuo
Dearbord
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