Man's progress and a prophecy of human destiny
A 19th century meditation argues that evil exists to shape virtue, with progress as a universal, almost cosmic law. It cites ancient empires as mere shadows under a rising moral and political triumph, and envisions a future where moral and intellectual light surpasses past glory. It notes oppression, martyrdom, and the enduring spirit amid ruins guiding humanity toward freedom and humanity. The essay contemplates Eastern powers, OttomanTurkish issues, and the broader struggle against tyranny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyre
Sidon
Carthage
Palmyra
Babylon
Phornicia
Earth
Kade
East
Europe
Danube
Russia
Turkey
Wasi
France
England
Editor’s spirited reply over fair article notices
A newspaper column defends its coverage of County Fair exhibits against a rival Republican paper. The piece satirically denounces accusations of copying names and notes the editor’s willingness to recount the exhibition details while criticizing the rival’s hysterics and editorial vanity.
Curiosities of trade reveal shipment from Quincy dispute
We note among the curiosities of trade a shipment yesterday of 1700 sks of outa to St. Paul by Mr. Geo Adams. We did not expect our up river friends would seek supplies in Quincy for this purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Outa
St. Paul
Geo. Adams
Quincy
Nov ber Number of Mobiy and Foreign Reading
The item lists contents of Harper’s New Monthly and notes political and economic items from America and abroad. It mentions Pompeii, marriage topics, a rumination on metal and grain payments to Rome, a list of eighty eight papers supporting a Republican ticket, steamship proposals to Liverpool, a Cincinnati case on Sunday liquor laws, railway benefits to farmers in Tennessee, wheat exports and land values, and a Northampton anecdote about Bible Society subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Evening Journal
California Mail Arrives as Election News Flows In
The George Law from Aspinwall with the California mail of the 5th reaches port at 6 p.m. bringing 5500 passengers and 167000 in treasure. John L. Stephens arrival reports 1900000. Election returns show Know-Nothing ticket victorious. Johnson leads Governor race by over 5000. Legislature comprises 62 Know-Nothings 39 Democrats 3 Whigs. Prohibitory law defeated by 6000. Recruits depart for Walker’s expedition. Jamestown fire causes 50000 loss. Oregon reports Gov Stevens safe at Fort Benton. President rules Brevet Lieutenant General pay retroactive to May 29, 1847.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
New York
George Law
Aspinwall
John L. Stephens
Johnson
Uncle Sam
Walker
Nevada
Jamestown
Magonic Hall
Oregon
Gov. Stevens
Ft. Benton
Washington
Congress
Scott
General Scott
Heroism of a Boy at the Capture of the Redan
A letter recounts Denham Masay of the 19th Grenadiers, nicknamed Redan Massy, leading his company into the Redan ditch on Sept 8. Wounded with a shattered thigh, he urged his men amid heavy fire and showed calm resolve. Russians offered water, then spared him as shelling ceased. His right leg later crushed by falling bone. carried to his regiment, celebrated as a future hero while recovering.
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Sebastopol
Denham Masay
Redan
Grenadier Company
Mugsy
Queen Victoria
Euse
Wninging
Bunkuma
Lake
Joe Gilman
Snaiktown
Sean
Sonta
Hartz
Helavy
Anaik
Thera
United States Snake Company
Knickerbocker
December storm tale on Two Susans and tarbox voyage
Old Miss Tarbox and niece Mary Ann Stackpole endure a stormy voyage from Holmes Hole to Cotuit aboard the topsail schooner Two Susans under Captain Blackler. Amid rain, wind, and sea, voices bark orders as the crew fights the night. The tale ends with reflections on the voyage and a California Pioneer note about a grafted apple tree bearing Greening and sweet apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Tarbox
Marry’Ann Stackpole
Holmes’ Hole
Cotuit
Holmes* Hole
Blackler
Tarbox
Cailora
Jim Blackler
Mary Ann
Hardy Dee
Pye
Hardy
Old
Hall
Seekonk Flat
Captain Blackle
Sen
John Phoenix
California
Lecturer Posed Lobster Shell Metaphor Causes Quiz
In Portland Maine Dr Boynton explains to a child how a lobster molts its shell. A girl answers with wry humor about tucks in clothes illustrating the gap between grown and old attire. The anecdote leads to reflections on new clothing and piety as social prompts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Boynton
Dispute Over Fair Reports Between Republican and Whig
In a November 5 1855 note the Republican defends its fair coverage against burglary accusations and accuses no serious copying of Whig reports. The exchange centers on editorial interactions at the Fair Grounds and questions of report accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Fair
Pupper
Robbery at Vermont Street residence saddles local thieves
Saturday evening a break in at Mr. H. V. Sullivan's Vermont Street home between Fifth and Sixth yielded several items but little valuable. Hon. W. A. Richardson slept nearby. upon return to his room he found his trunk broken and missing a coat pants linen and handkerchief. Police urged vigilance as intruders entered three drawers in a back parlor, though no major loot was taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. V. Sullivan
Vermont Street
Sullivan
W.A. Richardson
Stone House
Tuarsr & Co. Sets Up Vast Stock at Front and Main
A Saturday visit to Tuarsr & Co. at Front and Main Streets reveals an immense, well chosen stock. The store fills their vast building from garret to cellar with groceries iron tobacco and willow ware. The tobaccos Wedding Cake and Lady Finger are praised with Citron and Natural Leaf noted as choice varieties. Retailers in city and countryside are urged to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuarsr & Co
Maing Streets
Wao
Tunter & Co
Tuayer & Co
Arrest in Hannibal Over Free Negro Sale Case
A man arrived Saturday and was arrested by Sheriff Lane after drawing a revolver. He is jailed on related charges from a past case in Hannibal involving selling a free negro with a colluding accomplice. the negro was sent to the Missouri Penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannibal
Missouri Penitentiary
Lane
Fire destroys C Albers Steam Mill at Warsaw Wharf
On Saturday about three o'clock the new Steam Mill of C Albers at Warsaw Wharf caught fire as the boat departed. The building was enveloped in flames and could not be saved. The mill was entirely burned. The loss is estimated around 29000 dollars and insurance status is unclear. Authorities suspect arson.
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Westerner
Warsaw
C. Albers
Sinee
Aladdin
Argo
Jason
Mediterranean
Columbus
Saila Aladdin
Homer
Ayrong
Tim
Jerusalem
Lybian
Alexander
Dan Tucker
Sodom
Gomorrah
Potato weighing three pounds sets strange table challenge
A quirky note says a three pound potato was placed on a table and invites others to beat it. Nearby, C. St. Ponioy & Co. began packing beef, killing about 103 head on Thursday. Beef prices held at per hundred nett, quality dependent, with Friday and Saturday contracts around $5.25 and about 100 head contracted at $5.00 average. weight not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ber Packixa
C. St. Ponioy & Co
Ohio & Mississippi Railroad Injunction Case Decided
Jade Treat in the Common Pleas Court ruled yesterday that the city and County of St. Louis held no stock in the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad. The bill seeking an injunction to restrain sale under the June 5 deed of trust was dismissed for lack of party plaintiffs. The court dissolved the injunction action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jade Treat
Ohio and Mississippi
St. Louis
Horrific Pacific Railroad bridge crash claims many lives
A devastating Pacific Railroad accident near Herman to Jefferson City killed and injured many aboard a pleasure train. The wreck collapsed seven to nine cars on a high bridge over the Gasconade River, with detailed lists of the dead and wounded, including clergy, officials, police, and merchants. Survivors suffered severe injuries and pleas for water and help filled the grim scene.
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Pacific Railroad
St. Louie
Jefferson City
Herman
Baltic fog delays New York dispatch and war news
The Baltic arrived in dense fog. Wheat and flour prices rose while breadstuffs firm. The Allies push an advance from Eupatoria aimed at cutting off Russian forces. Kinburn fell to the Allies and several ports were destroyed. Russians defend Sebastopol with new fortifications and repulse an attack on Kars. Gortschakoff to be court martialed. no Crimea news.
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New York
Baltic
Kas
Eupatoria
Bakohia Tierti
Liprandi
Belbeck
Kinburn
Densiper
Laman
Phanagoria
Kertob
Sebastopol
Kars
Gortschakoff
Crimea
European Market Note on Gold and Exchange Rates
The New York Evening Post surveys European finance from Paris to London, noting no expected suspension of specie payments in England and quiet markets despite heavy withdrawals. It cites a $4,000,000 transfer to the Bank of France, concerns over bullion, Turkish loans, and a wary view of war's long-term impact, with French rates dropping partly due to wheat harvest fears and speculative subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening Post
Africa
England
Consequenca
Paris
London
France
Bank of France
Bank of England
Amsterdam
Turkey
Europe
Russians Fortify Sebastopol North Side with New Batteries
Report from Crimea dated Sept 29 notes the north side of Sebastopol bristling with cannon and new batteries. British garrison hindered by heavy Russian fire and reduced occupancy. Flour scarce for British army. daily corn for horses requested. Wounded officers from Sept 8 die. cannon roar resumes post Malakoff. Perekop deemed sea side safe. vast Russian food shipments via Tohougar bridge. Drunkenness and night riots common among troops. question raised, when will the north side be captured.
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Crimea
Sebastopol
Davexza
London
Malakoff
Perekop
Tohougar Bridge
Religion and Virtue Commentary on Moral Regulation
A dated quotation argues against forcing religion to produce virtue in people. It claims that if individuals reject established religious channels, it will not help to “preach” science or fashion to those seeking reform. The passage critiques direct moral coercion and urges natural alignment between belief and conduct.
Royal alliance talk in press over Prince of Prussia marriage
An 1852 discussion in the London press examines a potential match between England and Prussia. It questions whether a daughter of England should ascend the Prussian throne and argues that allegiance to country may clash with devotion to a husband. The piece warns that uniting with Prussia risks ties to Russia and critiques royal marriage as a matter of state, not private happiness.
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Prine
Sebastopol
Prince’ Frederick
William
Prussia
Balidoral
Wighnoen
England
Russia
St. Petersburgh
Europa
Black crewman Byb steers doomed ship by North Star
A sailor named Byb aboard a Chesapeake Bay vessel failed to learn the compass. The skipper trusted him to steer by the North Star, but after a night watch and a sudden squall the ship drifted off course. Byb cried for another star to steer by as he woke his sleeping captain.
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Chusapeake
Bob
Deceptive German priest linked to fraud in Wisconsin
The Catholic community warns of Conrad Back a dismissed German priest allegedly collecting money on false pretences across Wisconsin and in Milwaukee. He is said to have married recently in a dubious ceremony and to have offered a sacrilegious Mass at the Church of the Holy Cross in Columbus while posing as a priest. He seeks aid for a church project despite lacking standing in the Milwaukee diocese.
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Pisty
Northampton
Mass
Fonda
Bible Society
Satan
Wahrhausfreund
Conrad Back
Waterstown
Wisconsin
Bigoity
A. Almanac
Wintortown
Saturday Night Dream in a Tiny Home Tale
Vivid fragment evokes a quiet Saturday night scene with a small home and a lone angel. The couple shares a glowing, candleless light, soft talk by a fire, and distant bells and chimes. A private, intimate mood contrasts with the storm outside as two hearts find solace. Incoherent lines hint at a larger, cryptic remark about proximity to an ideal or kingdom.
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Wome
Tippy
Gg la
Olle
Kingdom Come
Exiled Hungarian's Candid Diatribe Against Agne in London
In a London publication a Hungarian exile denounces Agne as a symbol of despotic oppression. He proclaims hate and execration, lamenting his homeland Hungary and its exiled, homeless children while invoking a mix of revenge and passionate emotion toward the land of birth.
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London
Hungary
Murop
Carea
Aladdin and the Market of Fortune in a Satirical Mirage
A satirical lecture by Q W Burts contrasts Aladdin’s rise on a worldly market with moral caution. The tale follows Aladdin’s jackknife trading, wealth, and social ascent, ending in hollow virtue. A second fragment reports odd local notes, claims of a giant snake exhibition stock scheme, and quirky letters from Silver Lake and Snaitown.
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The
Adams County Agricultural Society
Warper
America
Furlonia
New York Courier
N. Y
Liverpool
Colling
Cincinnati
Athens (Tenn
Farmara
Bradley
McMinn
Monroe
A. S. Moss
Fredovia
Ghia
Wonday
Wipon
Ohio & Mississippi Railroad
Accident Pacific Bms
A Bullard
J. A. Ross
Rmn
Ross & Gillum
B. B. Dayton
Wm. L. Chappell
Licket
E.G. Blackburn
Prest City Counsil
Osrus Melvin
Mann Butler
Thomas Gray
Calvin Vaas
Omnibus Lines
Yositi
Shields & Yosti
Henry Chouteau
Chouteau & Valle
Tuos
S. O Sullivan
O'Flaherty
M Allister & Co
W. L. Lynch
Elisha D.jeffries
Franklin Co
Joseph Harris
St. Louis County
Samuel Bast
Patrick Barry
Adolpha Abels
Griswell
Kremen
Targiale
KR. M. Dubois
L. & C. Speck
William Aume
Georgy ‘Kerle
Jefferson Mott Rep
Dunklinco
Joosh Finnegan
Bryan
O. GO. Martin
Mr. McVullough
Geo. K. Budd
Rev
T. M. Pout
Hudson E. Bridge
Taylor
Warne & Derritt
National Guarda
Thomas OC
Chester
Littsjohn
Layton
Perry Co
Carlos S. Greeley
Griswo
Frank Lane
Mr. Hitchesek
John Parker
John ©. Richardson
Oliver Quinetta
Capt. Couzins
John B. Carson
Do. S
Roberts
John M. Wimner
Peter Brown
Jefferson
Ser Wilson
Brrox
Byron
William Whitburt
Rondont
Asaoner
Flagataf
Arsenala
Providence
Galena Road
Oak Ridge
Chicago Journal
Springfield Register
Tay
Spain
Kossuth
W. Beecher
New York Independent
Jy Grlaws
Berrixc
Richmond
Portsmouth
Naval Hospital
Fevar
Miiaj
Mr. A
Egrgeon
J.S. Ball
Atlas
May. Peckham
Pike ‘Co
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