Post Office Guidelines on Unpaid Letters in 1835
A New York Postmaster General reply outlines handling of unpaid and partially paid letters after March 1 1835. Unpaid letters are posted in office lists and may be returned to the Dead Letter Office if not addressed. Part paid items are dispatched with due postage, unless intentional underpayment is proven. Forwarded letters incur prepaid-rate postage if correctly targeted. mis-sent letters avoid extra charges. Ship letters remain governed by earlier law. Also notes upcoming publications and local press comments on crediting articles.
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New York
United States
Kate Atyestorp
Charles J. Peterson
Paterson
Ladies’ National
T. B. Pererson
Chesnut St
Philadelphia
Times
State Journal
R. H.davis
Assembly
Republic
Armstrong & Co Opens Ready Made Clothing Store
New stock at Armstrong and Company now available one door north of Browns Emporium. Call for fits as Charley promises personalized service. Telegraph Line from Milwaukee to Madison now in operation.
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Armstrong & Co
Browns Emporium
Charley
Milwauser
Madison
Prospects of Trade and Prosperity in a Rising Currency
The Twente bank note reports a shift in money market from bad to good amid expectations of abundant harvest and strong confidence in currency. It predicts broad expansion with merchants gearing up for large business, railroads and canals anticipating growth, and cautions older lower earners to endure two to three more years of hardship.
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Twentesex
Tha
Madison Argus Dismisses Shanghai Management Legislature
The Madison Argus criticizes the recent legislature after a 12 week session adjourned last Monday. It condemns local laws and states that no reform was enacted while accusing the body of wasteful spending, a bankrupt treasury, and excessive taxation. It notes notable deaths, migrations, and telegraph expansion, with scattered political notes from various states.
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Madison Argus
Madison
Baraboo verse and notices fill late 1800s Gazette
A miscellany from Sauk County includes playful Baraboo verse urging local youths to write, plus varied items: Illinois State Fair note, Terre Haute pigeons sighting, Bayard Taylor lecture earnings, a Boston widow’s bereavement, a Jewish convention in May, Michigan Democrats’ wins, and remarks on California and New York politics.
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Terre Haute
Indiana
Os' Bayard Taylor
Arrival of the America reports Vienna Conference and war news
The America notes the Vienna Conference focus on a third point demanding reduced Russian naval power in the Black Sea. Paris Presse and others debate Allied strategies while Britain and Spain weigh shifts. Other items cover Belgium ministry, Portugal Spain, Prussia Austria tensions, Canton fighting, Liverpool bread markets, and a Panama Railroad obstacle account. A homicide near Racine and counterfeit $20 coin news close the item.
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New York
Black Sea
St. Petersburgh
Sebastopol
Gortschekoff
M. Drouyn de L'Huys
London
Vienna
Paris Presse
Gaurgia
Spain
Portugal
Austria
Prussia
Canton
Espartero
Liverpool
Maderata
Miner Plunge Rescue After Prolonged Exposure
Me Abram Bowen fell into a mineral hole about 20 feet deep near Ellenboro last Sunday. He was not found until Wednesday afternoon by hunting boys. He had struggled to climb out several times but fell back, exhausted and without food for nearly 70 hours, amid a severe storm. He is now recovering.
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Abram Bowen
Ellenboro
Rare 19th Century Paintings and Obituary Notes
The State Historical Society receives rare portraits including a Black Hawk figure and a Virginian chief painting, with remarks on their significance and provenance. A death notice recalls Frederick Frathey of Milwaukee, editor of the Volksfreund, detailing his Polish origins, multilingual scholarship, and influence in Wisconsin politics and German culture. The piece also touches on Hudson's Bay Company trade practices near Fort Pembina and cross-border activity.
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The
State Historical Society
R. M. Suuuy
Black Hawk
Virginia
Dian
Bully
Silas
Bean
Arginias
Frederick Frathey
Volkalround
Milwaukee
Milwaukee News
Poland
Russia
Smyrna
Boston
New York
Volksfreund
Prainey
Wisconsin
Valk Freund
Cliniga
State
Fragmentary notes on Oregon liquor law vote and governor signature
The text hints at a Southern Oregon candidate and a New York liquor law issue. It mentions a House reconsidering the vote, a 10 to 4 tally, and that the bill awaits governor signature to become law. Names and clearer details are unreadable.
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Albany
Riot at Oxford New York Sparks Citywide Contention
In Oxford New York a riot erupts near a hotel after a disturbance at a church. Several people are badly injured and the priest is reportedly in custody as authorities investigate.
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Oxford
Yesterdy
Ued
Cai
Nonekk
Attack upon American Vessels A Voice for War
New York April 10 reports the President will punish insults to American vessels Com McCantey commanding gul squadron ordered to fire on any Spanish vessel attempting to molest U S steamboats Every available U S vessel to be sent east of Cuba Boston April 9 notes a Senate vote prohibiting foreigners from holding office
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New York
Com. McCantey
Gul
U. S
Cuba
Boston
Senate
A Wein
Arrival of Washington steamer and European conference notes
The Washington steamer arrives and reports from The Vienna Conference show Allied terms unsatisfactory to Russia. Reports from New York and Philadelphia on April 12 mention ships, court actions in Boston, and political unrest as judges rule indictments insufficient and discharged accusers.
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Washington
Europe
New York
Philadelphia
San Jacinto
Newcaaile
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Andrew. C. Holt
Hanrens Story Books
Harper & Bro
Barber Saloon
Mr. J. Kelly
H. L. Feegles
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Shanghai Management
Grant Co
Herrid
Waupan
Wm. Holiday
Andre
Delawaore Co
Kansas
Coventry
Connecticut
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Calcutta
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Og" Marmaduke
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Wayne
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Yorkton
Clairsville
Ohio
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Hooper
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Plattsburgh
Flo
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Predley County
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Michigan
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Tennessee
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England
Paris
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Georgia
U.S. Court of Claims
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Jones
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Paul Miller
Columbus
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Hospitala
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Tha Assembly
Australia
Alexander Hammilton
U. States
Commopone Perry
Japan
Broadway
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New York City
Kossuth
London Sunday Times
London Atlas
Southern Wisconsin Railroad
M. & M. Road
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America
Tove
New York Times
Panama
Kingley
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Racine Light House
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Caprofl
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Thompson
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Sealy
Brersn
Hudsson Bay Company
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Arican
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N.Y
Know Nothing
Democratic Party
Know Nuxiy
Ted
Juint Council
Baston
U.S
Momnq
Curtis
Theodore Parker
Burns
Senor Ganadas
Leiniaville
Ber Party
Kod Instrand
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