14 Jun 1860
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Rochester Mercury
Location
Rochester, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1860
Page
1
A satirical verse recounts a Democratic convention scene with figures like Douglas delegates and a senator who frantically withdraws from the action. The piece mocks the politics of a split party and hints at rapid shifts in allegiance amid a Charleston themed ballad.
Be jabers parry Stave Douglas as Republicans back Sixcey Who, hailed for stump in Illinois. The piece mocks Douglas praise of Kansas, slavery issues, and Administration loyalists while hinting at further remarks on annexation and Charleston.
A bitter winter day in Whitechapel finds a destitute mother with two hungry children in a damp cellar. Her husband returns with food after enlisting as a soldier, revealing desperation and a costly choice. The enlistment proves fortunate, leading to eventual improvement despite hardship.
A New York Times story recounts a drinker who can soak up wine with ease, then a brass image at a banquet mirroring his intake. The emperor tests the tale by pouring wine into the image as the man drinks, but the outcome hinges on digestion and material absorbency.
The Philadelphia Press Chicago correspondent notes two fence rails carried to a Republican Convention in Decatur Illinois and presented as rails split by Old Abe the rails are said to have been used to curry favor with working classes in the campaign.
A weary westward traveler rests at a muddy doorstep and asks for water from a young maid. She, newly paid with a dime for a kiss, offers it back and requests another kiss, prompting a playful exchange as he resumes his journey.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reprints a humorous mock census list from 1860. It riffs on typical questions with absurd twists about reading tastes, family quirks, tobacco use, sins, and curious items like fighting weight and straw-berry marks.
A New York Herald correspondent describes Japanese nose blowing habits using pocket sized sheets folded with a memo book center as disposable handkerchiefs. He notes early contact with William Adams and suggests Japanese paper handkerchiefs as cool summer wear and inexpensive wardrobe stock.
A warning message urges a young man to brake to avoid a ruinous fate on the road of intemperance. The text uses vivid imagery of speeding wheels and an abyss to press for immediate action to stop progress toward disaster.
A critique notes that a busy week filled with selfishness followed by a Sabbath of religious exercise fosters Phariseeism rather than true Christian living. It claims some view Sunday as a sponge to wipe weekly sins.
When news of Lincoln’s nomination reached Springfield his friends asked how many guns to fire. Lincoln replied he would begin retrenchment and economy and urged firing but one gun for an Senate, signaling a cautious start to his administration.
A five year old, Carrie Freeman, daughter of Rev. A S Freeman, is killed by Mrs. Marcus Kirkpatrick in Harvestraw. The killer, present during the act, used a carving knife and confessed to the crime as gasfitters worked in the parsonage. The deranged woman is to be sent to an asylum.
James Langford of Fearing township endured a fifteen to twenty minute battle with three large snakes while repairing a harrow near a tree. The largest snake was crushed between Langford’s teeth after he seized an axe and fought to free himself. The second snake was killed. the third escaped as Langford exhausted.
A French letter from M. Connick praises a moon based weather rule. It claims Marshal Bugeaud first noted an ancient Spanish manuscript detailing predictable atmospheric laws. Connick asserts weather consistency across lunar days eight months yearly, with October February March and April as exceptions.
Last Tuesday several Michigan City prisoners attempted an escape. guards opened fire and McGraw was instantly killed. The remaining convicts surrendered and were returned to their quarters, according to the St. Joseph Register.
A Wisconsin legislative proposal to abolish debt collection laws is lampooned by Mr. Elmore. The speech recounts legal blunders, a long court battle over oxen, a costly kick, and mockery of justice costs as evidence that the system is a cheat. It contrasts with anecdote about Japanese wearing American shoes and officials choosing oversized footwear in Washington.
A juror named Uncle Zeke from Pine EEI's in Ouachita balked at serving, confessing he had drunk heavily for a week and eaten only catfish at the tavern, fearing weak nerves would affect his ability to judge. The court faced trouble, but the reasons were disclosed and the matter proceeded.
G W Curtis alone brought in about 7200 dollars in gold dust from Denver today as part of a 700 head cattle drove from Fat Belknap Texas. The party faced a 1200 mile route to avoid hostile tribes. 406 head of the drove were sold net. Gold dust of 430 ounces fetched 15 75 per ounce in St Louis but Denver offered 13, so the shipment went to the Philadelphia mint. Robert Campbell & Co. handled the transfer indicating strong western frontier markets for beef pork and flour.
Ex senator Dix succeeds Mr Fowler as pot master of New York City. He enters the office with an air of honesty, while Democratic officers are said to show more character for honesty when they come in than when they go out.
A sailor bluntly accuses a shipmate of stealing a watch in a candid exchange at sea. The remark ends with mock bravado as crew members navigate tensions aboard the vessel.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.