State Defalcation cases brought against Wadsworth and securities
Reports from the State Court discuss three suits to recover about 132 dollars paid to Wadsworth by the State Agent appointed by Gov. Matteson. Arguments claim authority, agency, and validity of the bond. The court rule favored the State. defendants must propose new defenses. Coroner reports death of John Kerwin, 29, Irish, from intoxication. Other items note river rise, peach varieties, and industry updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadseworth
Matteson
Hig Securities
Ottawa Free Trader
Wadsworth
Gov. French
Uit
French
New -York
London
Julius Wadsaworth
Lyman Trumbull
Alton
Beckwith
Chicago
T. L. Dickey
B. C. Cook
Wadsworth’s Securities
John Kerwin
E. W. Godfrey
Munroe
Ireland
Quincy Illinois Called New Haven of the West by Cincinnati Correspondent
Cincinnati Gazette correspondent praises Quincy Illinois as the most beautiful river city with 14 000 residents and strong moral and business life. It notes Yankee churches, substantial growth, a grand distillery, and ambitious railroad links to Chicago via Galesburg, forecasting completion by January. The piece highlights hogs, lard, pork, and bulk meat holdings by eastern and southern buyers, signaling regional prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Mississippi
Quincy
Burlington
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Chicago
Hosaya
Illinois
New Haven
New England
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Galesburgh
Arrival of the Atlantic Steamer and London Crisis News
The Atlantic from Liverpool arrived in New York on July 25. Cotton markets were dull with declines. corn and provisions down while consigns held steady. War news from England showed a ministerial crisis as Lord John Russell resigned amid Vienna negotiations. Reports described Sebastopol bombardments and new fortifications, with Allied forces reinforcing against Malakoff and Redan. Dispatches noted cabinet reshuffles, possible coalition changes, and Crops in England favorable. Russian troop movements, cholera decline, and battles along the White Sea were reported, with circulating rumors of insurrections and shifts within Russian regiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Alantic
Liverpool
New York
England
Atlantic
Pr. U
Lord John Russell
Sebastopol
Malakoff
Redan
John Russell
Vienna
Lytton-Hulwer
John Russel
Gray
Palmerston
Lord Derby
Caiea
Irian
Karz
Erzoroum
Schamil
Frou
White Sea
Rumored affray at Dripping Springs claims two deaths
Dispatches from Lexington report a reported Saturday clash at Dripping Springs Lincoln county in which David G Goodloe formerly of Cincinnati and Clay Smith were killed and Cassius M Clay severely wounded. A Richmond letter denies any meeting or disturbance at that place and says Cassius Clay spoke at Seafield Cave meeting house in Rockcastle county last Saturday without incident.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Diipping Springs
Lincoln County
David G. Goodloe
Cincinnati
Clay Smith
Cassius M. Clay
Richmond
Dripping Springs
Cincinnati Gazette
Cassius Clay
Seafield Cave
Rockastle County
St. Louis
St Louis Market Update on Grain and Bacon Prices
In St. Louis market reports, daily dispatches show flour inactive and corn steady with moderate trading. Wheat held firm on prime grades, oats rise due to scarcity, whisky prices down half a cent, bacon unsettled with broad price ideas from buyers. Mess pork retail at $18 per barrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Daly
Next Governor Candidate in Ottawa Free Trader Opinion
The Ottawa Free Trader argues Mr Gol Richardson is the most worthy Democratic gubernatorial standard-bearer but warns that party loyalty and past pact-breaking could doom the party in the Illinois election. It notes editor Osman’s recent postmaster appointment as the origin of a new seal.
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Mlinoiss
Gol. Richardson
Washington
Nebraska
Douglas
Ottawa Free Trader
Democratic Party
Tilmois
Osman
Ottawa
Chicago
Cupid and the Subpoena in a City Marriage
A courtroom prank backfires when a suitor suing for his bride is outwitted by a rival lover. A lawyer recruits a wedding subpoena to force the bridegroom to court, only for the true lovers to wed at the bride’s house as the clerk’s plan collapses in comic fashion. The jilted fiancé later vows to sue for damages amid the uproar.
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Cupid
New Orleans
South
New York
Gotham
Sweatheart
Dave
Julia
Edgar Rayvenswood
Ashton Castle
Lacy Ashton
Scott
Lammermoor
Fat man and the human comedy in a crowded world
A colorful meditation on fatness from Henry Giles lectures extols a fat man as cordial, generous, and well proportioned in the universe while contrasting with a thin man who is merely a point. The piece reflects social attitudes and humor on size and humanity.
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Henry Giles
New Arrangement at Quincy Whig on July 30 1855
On Monday July 30 1855 the Quincy Whig announces W Batston Esq of the city has bought the late partner Youngs interest and will co edit with Morton Ratatox the paper. The editor reflects on slavery and asserts the paper will remain anti slavery and loyal to northern interests while supporting Quincy growth and local prosperity.
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Quincy Whig
W. Batston
Youxe
Papercard
Morton & Ratatox
Ralston
Mr. Young
Whig
Quincy
Mount Pisgah
Jefferson Square
God’s Acre
Eighth
Wood
W. ¥. Ralston
Rumor of Harricon Stankard Murder and Captivity
A circulating city rumor says Harricon Stankard and his family were attacked by Indians and taken into captivity after leaving for California last spring. A traveling companion who escaped claims the assault occurred and that the family was captured, but editors do not vouch for the truth. The paper notes river levels rising slowly and reports Gen Thorton’s death rumor is false.
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Harricon
Stankard
Plains
California
the Vextor
Locomotives on the Northern Cross route arrive early
The Chicago Journal notes two new engines Knox and Hancock en route to the Northern Cross Railroad, described as unusually powerful with 19 foot boilers, 17 inch cylinders, 22 inch stroke, and a 54 inch driving wheel. A second report mentions two mammoth engines Maox and Wancock arriving at Rochester in tow of a heavy train.
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Chicago Journal
Knox and Hancock
Northern Cross RR
Buffalo Express
Maox
Schenectady
Northern Cross Railroad
N. ¥. Central R. R
Rochester
Walker's Expedition in Nicaragua and Other Notices
Herald correspondent reports Col. Walker with fifty six men landed at Raolej on June fourteen and joined by a hundred twenty Central Americans under Mendez and Ramerez. They attacked Rivas, were surrounded as troops deserted, and Walker fled to San Juan after a two hour defense against over three hundred attackers. Thirteen Americans killed. among them Kewan Merriman Anderson and doctors Jones and Davin. Also notes Rev. Elliott and daughter drowned at Coney Island, and fire at Verandah Hotel in New Orleans causing substantial losses. Additional brief items cover Crimea news on July 11–12, a Boston incident with a girl and a snake provoking legal action, and late July Mexico reports on Santa Anna’s concessions and family leaving Vera Cruz.
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New York
Herald
Rivas
Walker
San Juan
Enid
Sane Namber
A. L. Kewan
Lietenant R. R. Merriman
L. Anderson
Drs. Jones
W. H
Moniteur
Crimea
Pollisier
Redan
P.st
Derathot Gibson confirms Indian movement in Kansas Territory
Correspondence from Whitehead Kansas Territory July 16 describes Jos. Suony of Jefferson County Virginia and 31 others arriving from Sacramento City on mules in 70 days after stopping at Salt Lake, Forts Laramie and Kearney. They report 15,000 Sioux near the Black Hills and detail Gingox’s murder and declared plan to fight US troops at Ash Hollow and Black Hills stronghold.
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Whitehead
Kansas Territory
Jos. I’. Suony
Jefferson County
Sacramento City
California
Salt Lake
Laramie
Kearney
North Platte
Rugsoun
North Platte Bridge
Black Hills
Ginsox
Deer Creek
Gingox
Gisson
Gibson
United States
Ash Hollow
Black Mills
Fort Laramia
U.S
U. 3
Missouri Republican
Meeting Declares Stand on National Slavery Issue in State
In a city meeting reported here, resolutions argue that old principles must guide the nation amid political change. They condemn new dogmas favoring slavery’s expansion and pledge firm support for an organized effort to uphold the settled positions of Jefferson, Madison, and Clay. The piece notes the Missouri Compromise repeal, the free soil principle, and urges conservatives to unite behind practical, decisive action.
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Union
Brest
Jefferson
Madison
Clay
Atchison
Pettit
Douglas
Free Territory
South
Sabbath Disrespect Erupts in Quincy Disturbances
A Sunday wave of Sabbath desecration disturbances hits Quincy with crowds fueled by liquor. Police should enforce the law strictly. rioters and revelers must be arrested and punished to restore peace and respect for the Sabbath.
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Quincy
Law and Order
River rises as Keokuk boats clear Lower Rapids
From Westerner officers in Keokuk we learn the river at this point is three and a half feet above low water and rising. Galena boats can now pass Keokuk without detention. The upper river swarms with fur-abre fleets coming down on the spring freshet and due to arrive within days.
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Westerner
Keokuk
Galena
Weather notes on crops and wind damage in county
Limited supplies of new wheat reach the market as farmers focus on grass and oat crops. Many oat fields in the southern county suffered near total destruction from last week’s heavy winds. Recent heavy rains are expected to greatly benefit the corn crop.
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Baptist Seminary
Palmyra
Forte Ladies Air-Tight Can Promotes Food Preservation
A Saturday display featured a self-sealing airtight can for preserving fruits and vegetables. The device, Robert Arthur’s patent from Cincinnati, is simple and economical and available in various sizes through Gopvazy Ssow in this city. Also noted is a nomination for Congress delegates W. B. Marshall of Anti Nebraska and H. M. Rice, with Marshall described as a former Quincy resident and talented young man. The Know Nothings nominate for governor of Louisiana a Roman Catholic candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Arthur
Cincinnati
Messrs
Political rancor over Kansas slavery and Know Nothing politics
The piece attacks recent Kansas legislation and abolitionist rhetoric, accusing Democrats and Missouri influence of pushing slavery into the territory. It cites Gen Wilson and Bailey, contrasts Know Nothings with Locofocos, and urges outsiders to abandon their erroneous platforms. It questions readers about past partisan alignments and highlights fraud in popular sovereignty claims.
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Douglas
Kansas
Bonnere
Kanaas
Nebraska
Kansag
N. Wilson
Maasnebudotts
Sanbos
Cincinnati
West
Quincy
Morgan Journal
Jacksonville
Ma ‘Bailey
Henry County
Bailey
Jefferson
Gen. Wilson
Massachusetts Senate
Chas. Sumner
United States Senate
Rand
Locofocus
Practical Economy Notes From The Whig
A column offers thrift tips from 19th century agriculture. July and August cutting extends fence rail longevity, while winter or spring cuts rot quickly. Stove repair via sand and clay restores efficiency. Calf weaning advice favors mixing with the dam rather than separation. A well tended small garden beats a sprawling, troubled one. A manageable crop cured properly yields steadier profit than overgrown, wasteful plots.
Gold seekers return from Ounchite Mountains expedition
Dr BE Roberson and Nathan Robinson report from the Ounchite Mountains and Red Fork that they and other members of the Gold Manters left south of the main Canadian river. They are lost and wandering, hoping to locate the dust area. Indians are quiet and wildlife abundant as more men arrive.
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Dr. BE. TV
Roberson
Nathan Robinson
Ounchite Mountains
Red Fork
Navy Red’s
Pool
A Chapter of History on the Missouri Compromise
The article reflects on Col Buxton's account of Southern views, noting an initial endorsement of the Missouri Compromise and later reversal. It emphasizes the peace and concord the measure brought, and questions the harm of its repeal, citing national opinion and historical perspective.
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New York
Col. Buxton
Senate
South Carolina Statesman
Aissouri
Cray
Lowsxnes
Gathoun
Jess
National Intelligences
Traver & Co Advertises Northern Missouri Bargains
Quixcy attention called to extensive house ads by Traver & Co. large dealers in groceries iron nails and staple goods promising seat indecements and bargains for Northern Missouri retail dealers as obtainable in St Louis. Message to Thayer & Co. Quinsy Hls and Lagrange Bulletin note editor’s prompt inquiry about a past afternoon event in New York.
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Friends of Liberty
Joseph Kinney
Jostra Kingy
Camp Point
Dubuque
Louisville Journal
Troth
York
India
New York City
The
Jonesborough Gazette
Cairo
Cleveland Herald
Ohio
James Silk Buckingham
Stillwater Co
Minnesota
Burlington Iowa) Gazette
France
Turkey
Russia
Charles Napier
St. Louis Market
Bosrire
Oto Bank
Drummond
U.S. District Court
Bank of Illinois
Shawneetown
W. Thomas
Chicago Press
Reni
Moscow
Lecoupt
Fort Leavy
E. D. Baker
Ed.d. Baker
Bon
Congress
Col. Baker
San Francisco
Democratic
Chronicle
Col
Times and Transcript
Col. B
Menard
Sacramento
Bailie Peyton
Tenn
Agti
Iless
Chicago Times
Carlyle, Clinton Co
Taoxstox
Gen
Thornton
Gov. Reader
Godey
Knapp
Covington
James G. Percival
Wisconsin
Barstow
Boston
Mexico
Santa Anna
Ipurrito
Vera Cruz
Almonte
the Republican
Derathot Gibson
Congregationalist
Forte
Louisiens
Springfield Weekly Lancet
Baratogh
New. York
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