28 Jan 1834
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Newspaper
Republican Banner
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1834
Page
1
A Viennese widow in dire distress and her two children meet a charitable stranger who poses as a physician. He learns her plight and writes a prescription on a scrap of paper, then departs. The paper proves to be an order from Emperor Joseph II granting generous aid, saving the family from ruin.
A detailed account portrays the death of a renowned temperance advocate in 1834. The narrative blends ceremonial church farewells with somber reflections on liberty, public morale, and the fate of temperance amid political tensions. It notes a funeral committee, possible orations, and varying plans for interment, with emphasis on community grief and reverence.
A witty catalog of maxims links character traits to attire and demeanor. It surveys judgments by actions, eyes, limbs, and national stereotypes, ending with the contrasts between eloquence and appearance. The tone imitates 19th century newspaper bluster.
From the Washington City Moderator Cobbet accuses a political quack of pandering to President Jackson by praising hostility to the Bank of the United States. The piece predicts exposure of unprincipled advisers and urges Jackson to reconsider the policy, arguing true friends of Jackson oppose the Bank.
A large Lynchburg meeting denounced executive conduct on the Deposites issue and called for united action across parties to defend liberty against perceived despotism. The Richmond Whig cites Taney’s report and bank costs, urging vigilance as Vermont ad flags trade data and state finances, with reform talk from Harrisburg led by George Kremer.
The Miners Journal reports a country village resident who has married three times, with each wife sharing the same name. He fathered three children by each wife, all aged three years with birthdays within three days of one another. He was widowed three years between marriages and now has three surviving children. His last wife died three years ago and he expects to remarry in three months.
The Miners Journal notes that 1833 coal shipments from Pennsylvania mines totaled 488000 tons. Since trade began in 1820 the cumulative quantity shipped exceeds 1500000 tons.
Early one cold morning a traveling profile cutter visited a wag and asked if a profile could be taken. The wag replied that he wanted the profile taken from his own door.
Senator Webster presents Boston citizens resolutions on currency and finances urging restraint and reform. He argues a severe money market pressure, high interest, and widespread impact on labor, public works, and credit. He links the deposit removal to bank distrust, state banks’ losses, and potential disruption in domestic bills and prices.
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