Case of English oppression and a debtor’s long imprisonment
A 71 year old man named William Miller was jailed in Winchester for debt for 39 years, spending over half his life in solitary confinement. He later moved to the Queen’s Prison in London where he has more liberty. The piece argues this debt imprisonment is slavery, urging Queen Victoria to grant Miller release and urging debt reform.
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William Miller
Witchester
Winchester
London
Queen‘s Prison
England
William. Miller
Ines
Olien
Victoria
Daily Times
Death of a Little Stranger in Nashua Obscure Tale
A baby named Charles Willis adopted by W H W Ball and Mary Ann Ball dies at about ten weeks. A mysterious gift of bank bills arrives with the child, followed by a note requesting care for the infant. The incident prompts speculation about the child's fate and guardianship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashua
N. H
Charles Willis
Mary Ann Ball
W. H.W. Ball
Nasnua
Debtor Notice from Gould & McLaughlin
All persons indebted to us will please call at the Standard Office and settle. In consequence of our disconnection with this paper it is important we should have our dues immediately. Gould and McLaughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould & McLaughlin
Valedictory for the Standard by R C Gootp
The writer bids farewell as the Standard ceases, praising successor Jacos Amsun of Hillsdale Gazette credentials. He claims Democratic motives, apologizes for any errors, and expresses gratitude to patrons while pledging continued service to democracy.
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Standard
Jacos Amsun
Hillsdale Gazette
Michigan
Democratic Party
Democratic Causa
R. C. Gootp
Retirement note from a Democratic-leaning newspaper
The editors announce their retirement from the Standard after nearly three years of service as a bold advocate for Democratic principles and regional prosperity in Sauk County. They acknowledge possible errors, claim broad reader approval, vow to return next spring, and describe plans to rejuvenate in their childhood homeland by the Delaware River and Penn's name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauk County
Rowland
Oliver
Delaware
Sylvan
Penn
Apostle
The Judicial Election and Calls for Honest Judges
A letter denounces a alleged scheme to install a corrupt judge by paying German and Catholic voters. It argues that money cannot buy honest votes and urges the judiciary to remain pure, warning that public suspicion harms society and liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hey Showstz
Tiemen
Hell
Conspirators Urged to Stand for Honest Judiciary
The speaker condemns alleged conspirators seeking a corrupted court and calls on virtuous men to wake up, join the canvass, and demand a pure judiciary where justice is for sale to passion and interest. The appeal emphasizes opposing venal judgments and rewarding friends.
Mails in Western Regions Routed by Political Chicanery
The Berlin Courant laments dire postal conditions across the West, noting week to deliver routes and detours via Milwaukee. The article blames whigs for office control and routine post-route discontinuances, naming Josiah A. Noonan and Etiab Dean as key enablers and urging reform through public pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin Courant
Milwaukee
P. M
Genessee
Ankesha
Sauk
Madison
Kingston
Josiah A. Noonan
Etiab Dean
Bombardment of Greytown and U S actions in 1850s
A historical notice recounts Greytown San Juan de Nicara gua as a disputed port between England and the United States. It describes U S reactions including Captain Hollins firing on the town after demands for apology and indemnity, the destruction of buildings, and British naval reactions amid a standoff with other maritime powers.
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John
Greytown
Jamaica
Central America
Borland
Sreupon
Durance Ila
Sam
U. States
Cyang
Hollins
Transit Company
United States
Bermuda
Jolly
U. S
Dee
Great Milwaukee Fire Devours Hotel and Businesses
A massive blaze in Milwaukee consumes the U.S. Hotel and nearby properties along Huron to Nazro streets. Owners' losses run into tens of thousands with numerous insured and uninsured goods, including clothing stores, dry goods, a bakery, and a hardware shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Huron
Michigan
Whale Square
Mai
Huron Street
Nazro's
U.S
Cross & Sueparnson
Burron
Etna
Hartford
Springfield
Protection
Bakpstey & Scupren’s
Hatters
Hartford Company
Stergnanot’s
Denton’s
P. Pecx
Bartford
Equitable
N. Y
Lima
Goopmen & ‘Roor
North Western
Connecticut
Huao’s. Crockery
Snover Clothing
Cat
Oe Wass & Dixon
Tailors
Insursa
Tosnward
Commercial
Barker
Wisconsin Marine and Fire and Ins. Co. . Bank
Arnold & Hamilton
Wisconsi Establishment
Wisconsin
Engst Wa
Hunscuepe
Senenor
Conlelerst
Oe J
W.H. Okey
BA Ee Haney & Denon
Gakpinen
D Insurance
Martin
Busworth’s Drug
Nazno
Hi Merchants
Johnson
Michigan St
Mr. Kennedy
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Moses W. Nelson
Elizabethtown
Tennessee
Nelson
Esha
Patterson
McWhitesville
Nea
Nashville
THE
Baraboo
Grey Town
Peace Party
Gooo News
Browns
Messrs
Bassett & Sanford
James Islanders
Devil’s Lake
Tibbit & Gordon
Lodi
St. Louis
Scott, Simonds
Louis
New Orleans
Memphis
Washington
Mississippi River
Great West
Nova Scotia
Dem
John Evans
Tingis
John Wantworth
Europe
Mann
Buchanan
Brink Alex, Oe
Higsian
Ralph Ce
Pelion
Hiram Rn
Charles
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