Testimonial of Esteem for Thomas Pere Esq in Quincy
Monday January 17 1853 a farewell testimonial in Quincy honors Thomas Pere Esq as he prepares to leave for California and Oregon. A gold and silver mounted cane is presented by donors including Charles H Howland with felicities on Pere long service, philanthropy and temperance work. Pere replies with gratitude and reflections on faith, friendship, and the uncertain road ahead as he departs with memories of 15 years in the city.
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Thomas Pere
Quincy
California
Oregon
Allen Comstock
Fife
Whipvbos
Pope
Prominent Quincy Friends Honor Mr Pope With Gift
A civic gathering in Quincy honored Mr Pope with a handsome mounted cane and heartfelt gratitude. eight intimate friends presented the token as the community reflects on his character and public service. The event featured speeches, music, and plans to publish addresses in city papers.
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California
Jonas Esq.y
Allen’ Comstock
A. Jonas
EH. H. Eee
John T. Morton
P.cleveland
S. P Church
Statement of the Affairs of the Quincy City Bank 1853
The document presents the capital paid in as $50,000, notes on loans and discounts totaling $240,092, and deposits due of $231,000. It states no real estate owned and lists debts and notes in circulation with dates from 1852. Newton Flagg and Isaac O. Woodruff sworn as bank officers attest the accuracy on January 11, 1593.
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Quincy City Bank
Ilinois
Essiecease Enven
Illinois
Newton Flagg
Isaac O. Woodruff
Quincy
Pla
Goopers, JP
Dr Bell's Case and Fugitive Slave Law Debate
The piece details court holdings on slave ownership rights under the U S Constitution, the federal act of 1793, and state police powers, affirming Congress and state authority to reclaim runaways, while noting market conditions, printing industry notes, and public notices from January 1853. It also includes editorials on political integrity and legislative corruption in national and state governments, with references to various local events and figures.
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United States
Union
Congress
Dr Franklin
Franklin
Alabama
Pariot
Listury
Cromwell
Napoleon
Eulogium
Chatham
Ibrlane
London Standard
England
Washington
Prema Bt
Tesan
Mexico
Tejas
Mary
Cieer
Capitol
Menj
Accident to Gen Pierce and Family in Andover Train Crash
Boston Times details a deadly railway accident near Andover as a passenger car derailed at 40 mph after axle failure. Gen Pierce and family suffered injuries including Master Pierce, whose skull fracture shocked onlookers. Mrs Pierce aided by Gen and friends. Four others hurt. public grief followed.
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Pierce
Boston Times
Andover
General Pierce
Master Pierce
Mrs. Pierce
Gen. Pierce
Mr. Wetherell
Sace Water Power Company
Died Silas H. Hazard Near Solon Iowa
Obituary note from Fowa Capital Reporter announces the death of Rev. Silas H. Hazard near Solon Iowa after eight days illness. He was in the 49th year of age. The piece cites witnesses who describe his death as happy and triumphant with a Biblical sentiment.
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Fowa
Towa City
Solon
Johnson Ev
Iowa
Silas H. Hazard
Tlis
James
Fullerton
Market Summary of Grain Oils and Provisions
New York and New Orleans market notes show mixed prices and unsettled trends. Fleur 2,000 barrels in state at five dollars contrasts with Ohio bids around five dollars and twenty-three cents. oats dull. corn higher, whisky at 62. Pork dull, beef firm, lard steady. New Orleans sales include 200 barrels of Ohio at 35 and oats at 60 cents, sugar steady at 1,300 sacks, molasses 23 and 34 cents, Western bay at twenty dollars, cheese 93 to 104 cents.
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New York
Ohio
New Orleans
Prince
Weztern Bay
Flour Dispatches From New Orleans Hint Favorable Outlook
Jan 3 notes indicate dispatches from New Orleans suggest a favorable view though information is partial. Prices show city superfine and inspected country at 475 dollars, extra country at 5, St Louis superfined brands around 575 to 61, lithographed wheat at 90.96e, corn 43 L50, oats 40 41c, and good timothy hay at 30 per 100 lbs.
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Dispatchea
New Orleans
Wade
Exetra
St. Louis
Windis arrived with Panama bound cargoes and pirates active
The Windis has arrived in New York reporting Panama goods worth 2,200,060 dollars and a British sloop carrying 100,000 dollars for Panama. Pirates outraging Ningpo and attacks near Acapulco noted. Tea exports from Shanghai to the US reach over ten million pounds. The Illinois left Aspinwall and Kingston with Col. Moore aboard.
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Acapulco
Panamas
Ningpo
Shanghai
United States
Aspinwall
Kingston
Jamaica
Col. Moore
San Francisco
Hazardous Passage Vessel Offloaded Passengers
In Halifax dated January 12. The Arabia arrives with heavy weather and forty eight passengers. one item deemed unimportant amid news from Lisbon where Mr Heald and Eola-Montez husband were Upset at sea. Kossuth’s mother dies Brussels. Belgian government blocks further news. Calcutta mails to Nov 23 and Bombay to Dec 3. Market notes show white wheat 7s 9d red 73 3a. Philadelphia and Baltimore Nour 283 Gd 29s. Market quiet and prices bulk.
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Sosa S
Heald
Eola -Montez
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Philadelphia
Baltimore
Nour
Washington Dispatch Reports Senate and House Actions
In Washington on January 13 14 the Senate discussed information on the Squier treaty and a Gwin railroad bill from the Mississippi to the Pacific with debate and amendments while delays postponed action. The House approved measures to prevent treasury frauds and to bar claims prosecutions, then adjourned. In Cincinnati a Cleveland to Columbus train derailment left two cars and the locomotive in a ditch, but no injuries and a 12 hour delay.
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