Editor recalls Dowdney role in school examiner case
In Clermont letters, Mr Dowdney defends actions surrounding the nomination and confirmation of a school examiner. He claims the Normal Institute, not the Teacher Institute, named Parker and that the Courier’s account is erroneous. He asserts he never supported the Institute’s split and did not surrender control of the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowdney
Ile
Normal Institute
J. K. Parker
Parker
Dewdney
Ihuliel
Clermont
County Institute
Ilo
Normal School
Controversy Over Examiner Nomination In County Schools
The excerpt outlines teachers’ involvement in nominating an Examiner and a judge’s role, with quoted remarks about submitting the nomination to the Normal School and confirmation of actions by teachers. It discusses a journey by Mr. Kennicott to the Polar Sea with plans across Red River and Hudson Bay regions, including expeditions across Saskatchewan and Mackenzie River, and a shift to explorations along the polar coast, aiming for 1860 61.
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Courier
S. F. Dewdney
Tie
Robert Kennicott
Polar Sea
Fort Garey
Red River
Hudson Bay Company
George Sompson
York Factory
Hudson Bay
Port Garey
Saskatchewan
Athabasca
Peace Rivers
Great Salt Lake
Mackenzie's River
North
Southern Conspirators and Mississippi Slave Trade Resolutions
A Vicksburg report notes the Southern Convention adjourned with many members from the Democratic party adopting resolutions to violate federal laws against the slave trade and advocate resistance to federal authorities. The Vicksburg Whig condemns the convention as misrepresenting Mississippi, citing scattered delegates and state legislatures denying support for repealing slave trade laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicksburg
Democratic Party
U.S
Vicksburg Whig
Mississippi
Panola
Endorsement Policy Renounced by Local Paper Editors
A Knoxville Whig editorial declares a complete withdrawal from endorsing business notes. The editors cite lawsuits and heavy security debts, stating they will endorse no one again. They emphasize their limited assets and insist on saying no to endorsements henceforth.
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Knoxville Whig
Khow
Domestic health and household tips from a bygone era
A mix of old time remedies and household advice outlines beef tea as a convalescent drink, plus tips on bed filling, carpet durability, door care, and soap on doors. It includes quips about energy and a gun range correction, and a joke about lovers and tailors.
Artemus Ward Pokes Fun At Cleveland Show Crowd
Artemus Ward arrives in Cleveland to attend Miss Picklehomony's musical at Melodvon. He quips about the audience, jokes on impresario Strakhosh, and praises Picklehomony while lampooning other performers. He muses on fame and claims he will return as a teaser on life’s show business.
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W. A. Townsley
Clermont County
Amelia
Olio
Cleveland
Artemus Ward
Gentz
Baldinaville
Ralin
Portia
Signer Maccarony
Sisner Brignoy
Picklehomony
Maria Picklehomony
Peple
Zoo
Maria
Baldinsville
Indianny
The
Plain Dealer
Hart
Angel
Maccarony
Brignoli
Mallenheiler
Mackin
Amodio
Mengin
Showman blinds a crowd with a lion trick
A showman in a tent touting wonders is outfoxed by a blind man who bets five dollars he can see the lion. The trickster flees as the crowd realizes the lion is nowhere to be found and the man pockets his winnings amid laughter.
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Littl Boy
waThere
Boar River
Grass Valley
Cal
National
Sacramento
Nevada
Judge Becomes Foil in Courtroom Mockery
A young attorney in Judge J.'s St Louis court, carrying a pile of papers, challenges the judge who angrily asks if he takes him for a fool. The lawyer replies that he cannot judge the judge’s wisdom, citing Missouri’s legislators as perhaps not wiser than they ought to be. The tale ends with a legal clash and a libel suit against Evening Journal founders.
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Hunter's Grocery
Sons of Malta
Ham
State of
Missouri
John Percy
Albany
Evening Journal
Pennsylvania
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Business Directory
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Asier
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Mainlu
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JM. Grew
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Cincinnati
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Tritt
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Hamilton
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Penn & Ashburn, Paenemnes
Adlice
James C. Gibbs
Fontenelle
Adair County
Iowa
Adair
B. F. Allen
Des Moines
Vawter & West, Bankers
Winterset
D. B. George
Tholesale and Netail Grocer
Congress and
Broadway
J. A. Weaver
Clermont House
George M. Davis
A. C. McChesney
Third Cross Street
Hamilton's
Wood Street
Lot Hulick
Tavia
Jos. R. Cromwell
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Olle
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Hhe
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Ndace
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Walnut
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Ouso
J.D. White
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