Neighborly lessons spark thrift and order on farm
Johnson builds self reliance through shared tools and frugal choices, impressing neighbor Edwin Jones who learns to cut grog and tobacco costs by fixing up his own property. Jones adopts new tools, reorders buildings, and attains a thriving, steadier farm after embracing practical, neighborly advice.
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Johnson
Jones
Dolson
Oline
Gradison
Kou
Committee On Judiciary
Congress
Haukin
John Lathrop
Forr
Bitle
Manny
Bolivia
Gen. Herran
Washington
Bekow
Guntalar
Edwin Jones
Mel Jones
The Bowie Natchez Knife Duel Tale and Papal Anecdotes
The article recalls the 1828 Natchez Bowie duel with Louisianians amid a packed crowd, noting Bowie’s fatal knife fight and lingering wounds. It also recounts Florence Times on the Pope, the Ten Commandments, and a harbor outlet change near Ontenagon, plus a fragmented quotation about life and independence.
Great Mystery Solved and Italian Question Reflections
A long fragment blends a poem about starting anew with a news-heavy column. It recounts Mrs Brennan’s Staten Island disappearance and her later discovery in Italy, then shifts to Dr Hayes’s Arctic visions and a Mystic Bridge golden wedding, plus a geopolitical exploration of Italian affairs, including Napoleon III and Sardinia, ending with Bates’s Missouri political letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staten Island
N. Y
Brennan
Col. Crane
Capt. B
New York Tribune
Florence
Brennim
Hayes
Dr. Hayes
Burton's Sherry Cobbler Created for Theatrical Elite
The Boston Post recounts how William E Burton and the English circle, including the famed Dickey Harboard, adapted sherry hot drink into a iced nectar for warmer days. Dickey first tried ice with sherry wine and sugar, lemon peel, then Burton suggested naming it Sherry Cobbler. The nickname spread among bibulous wits, replacing rulers at parties.
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Boston Post
Burton
William. E
Philadelphia
Dickey
South
Barnum Returns From Retirement With a New Humbug
The text portrays P. T. Barnum as alive and free from creditors after retirement. It notes his altered appearance with a plumper face and livelier step, suggesting he's lost wealth but gained a firmer hold on the future. The passage hints at renewed ability to astonish the public with fresh deceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elysian
Quincy
Barnum
Daughters of Malta charity noted in Columbus Ohio
A group of Columbus ladies formed a charitable institution called Daughters of Malta. It is claimed they have no connection to the Sons, though some symbols and tools of the order are discussed in relation to their activities.
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Quincy Cuy
Springfield Journal
Quincy
Unien
Morgan
Havin
Wool
Quincy Rifles
Camion
St Louis
Daritiz
Daughters of Malta
Columbas
Ohio
Orn
Charleston Convention Anecdotes On Convention Costs
An anecdote from the Philadelphia Press mocks Charleston Convention plans by recalling a royal lunch tale of costly charges. It contrasts such excess with remarks about Douglas and a Scottish worker, highlighting humorous quips about ancestry and descent.
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Charleston
Philadelphia
George the Second
Seteynant
England
Hanover
Heo
Iim
Kit Carson described in Western letter and political taunts
A western letter lauds Kit Carson as a regal rider on his horse while lampooning a Hoosier description of his legs. It also critiques editorials from the Philadelphia Pensylvanian, disputing claims about Black Republicanism and John Brown. The Louisville Journal adds a note on the five year old Duke of Savoy, used as a figurehead for a Savoy Tuscany annexation plan by France.
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Woodville
Nate Ez
Jim ‘Bowies
Aghter
Natchez
Alexandria
Louisiane
Bowie
Ivere
Kit Carson
Philadelphia Pensylvanian
John Brownigm
John Brown
Louisville Journal
Savoy
Victor
Emanuel
Tuscany
Preamble and Resolutions From Quincy Board of Trade
Communication from Quincy Board of Trade members to N Bushnell Esq expresses gratitude for support and signals continued cooperation. Bushnell replies that he accepts the confidence, pledges to advance local roads and business interests, and remains ready to cooperate. Board resolves to publish the correspondence.
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Board of Trade
Avery
Quincy
N. Bosuxeer
Quincy Board‘of Trade
Wyres
Janes Woopins
RB Bacay
J. W
Mesers
Jas
Woooacer
Robert
Bacny
I. W
Bronx
The
Gexteenews
Bushnell
N. Bushnell
Lincoln and Hickman Ticket Favored by Republicans
Lincoln and Hickman emerge as preferred Presidential and Vice Presidential options in Illinois as reports from the Iroquois Republican and Rock Island register align with Kellogg’s view. Washington correspondent notes Lincoln’s rising momentum, with praise for his New York speech and speculation he could be Chicago’s nominee if Seward falters. Kellogg of the Fourth District believes the duo would sweep the nation, while a Seward-aligned Sentinel and a Democratic-leaning Hickman are also discussed amid a fire loss for Bryant near his home.
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Bates
Missouri
Chicago
United States
Supreme Court
Mississippi
Pacific
Kansas
Wyandott
Peter B. Foy
Chas. L. Dernays
Henry T. Blow
MO. M. Richardson
F. A. Deck
2D. Filley
Stephen Hoyt
Wam. McKee
G. W. Fishback
Barton Able
Bitton
Lincoln
Hickman
Washington
Rock Island
Kellogg
Legieler
Union
Joud
Lincelx
New York
Lincaln
Seward
Abe
Fourth
The
Sentinel
Douglas
Race and politics in a jumbled river log
The Quincy steamer with Mr. McCune aboard banters the Hannibal and Quincy in a race as Pike pursues after John Ell departs. The Waukegan Gazette supports Hon. C. B. Denio the Galena bricklayer for state treasurer. In Lake Erie navigation, Dunkirk harbor reports vessels moving, but recent gales hinder water clarity and harbor activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
McCune
McCune, Gary, & Co
Hannibal
Pike
Jobnell
Eadway
Cipio-head
Hannibal Messenger
Waukegan Gazette
CB Denio
Galena Bricklayer
Navigatios
Ox Lake Bute
Thes
Buffalo Commercial Advertiser
Dunkirk
Packer
George Wood Esquire Dies in New York at 70s End
George Wood Esq a prominent lawyer of the New York bar died in New York recently in his seventy first year He was renowned and held no official position though widely respected in legal circles for his contributions and standing in the profession.
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George Wood
New York
Alphovsh
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