Sketch of Edward Bates Life and Early Years
A detailed life sketch traces Edward Bates born September 4 1793 on the James River Goochland County Virginia seventh of twelve children. It covers his Quaker parents debts of fortune his brother Fleming Bates taking him in his family and Bates early education in Maryland and Virginia. It notes an accident that ended his planned college path and his dawning resolve for public service despite parental and military rejections. It sets the stage for his later career in Missouri and law, introduced by the Washington Republic excerpted piece.
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Edward Bates
Crawford Co
Pennsylvania
St. Louis
Washington Republic
James River
Goochland
Richmond
Thomas Bates
Caroline M. Woodson
James and
York Rivers
Quaker Meeting
Society of Friends
York
Lafayetta
Tomas F
Fleming Bates
Northumberland
Benj. Bates
Hanover
Fleming
Charlotte Hall Academy
St. Mary's County
Maryland
Princeton College
James Pleasants
Congress
Aiis
Washington
Bete Brother
Missour
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Sts Louis
Rem Law
Bates the Wests distinguished statesman in early Missouri
The narrative covers Bates’s life from his Goochland County youth to his varied public roles. It details military service in 1812, legal studies with Rufus Easton, admission to the bar in 1816, and key offices in Missouri, including Attorney General, U.S. Attorney, U.S. Representative, State Senator, judge, and cabinet nominee. It highlights his anti-slavery stance, family emancipation acts, and his respected, devout character and estate at Grape Hill.
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Goochland
Norfolk
St. Louis
Mississippi
Rufus Easton
Connecticut
Litchfield
Congress
Missouri Territory
House of Representatives
Missouri
Monroe
United States
State Senate
Clouse
Fawa
Land Court of
Chicago
Baltimore
Fillmore
Senate
Bates
Cambridge University
Illinois
West
Mr. Bates
Mr. Webster
Sarah Bates
Grape Hill
Republic
Post Office abuses cited in Michigan and Kentucky anecdotes
In a Senate speech from Michigan, Chandler accuses officials of subsidizing a Democratic press through Post Office funds. He cites a Detroit example of a postmaster subsidizing a Lecompton newspaper and a Michigan porter profiting from salaries while hiring substitutes. He recalls a Lexington mail robbery and political patronage that kept a thief in office and promoted him. The tale ends with Breckenridge and Coombs jokes and a father boasting his son’s similar paths.
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Chandler
Michigan
Senate
Detroit
Post Office
Lecompton
Post Office Department
United States
Democratic Free Press
Lexington
Ife
United States Marshal
Col Whittlesey Reports On Early Pennsylvania Petroleum Wells
Col Whittlesey discusses Oil Creek and Allegheny wells in Venango and surrounding counties. He notes hundreds of wells within forty miles, depths to 270 feet, saltwater incursions, and gas outbursts. He describes the petroleum formation, transport to New York, and variable yields affecting value.
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Whistleesy
Pennsylvania
Venango
Warren
Ohio
Virginia
British Oil
Harlem Oil
Seneca Oil
Alleghany River
Oil
Venango County
Oil Creek
Alleghany
Franklin
New York
Col. Whittlesey
Quitman on Douglas and the Kansas bill stance
A March 24 1956 letter from General Quitman argues the Kansas bill misleads about territorial self rule. It endorses Douglas as bold and true to the South, condemns Squatter Sovereignty and favors Buchanan or Pierce if nominated, urging support for a strong Southern stance.
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Quitman
Kansas
Territory
Dean
Douglas
Buchanan
Pierce
South
The Route to the Peak from the Mines
A Chicago Press and Tribune correspondent describes travel routes to Pike's Peak via Iowa and the Platte River. He favors the Platte route with steam ferries, Bal Valley roads, and frequent horse stations, compares Express and self‑haul options, warns against Santa Fe and Arkansas routes due to Indians and distance, and advises starting in early April with six months of provisions and rugged gear for mining life.
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Chicago Press and Tribune
Iowa
Missouri
Plattsmouth
Platte River
Bal Valley
Platte
Missouri River
Leavenworth
Pike's Peak
Patra
City
Arkansas
Allison
Grafting Guidance From the Garden Journal
The guide emphasizes selecting top apple pear and cherry scions and using sharp tools. Achieving close clean contact between stock and scion while excluding air and moisture is crucial for success. Wax and film can protect grafts. punches fail on soft wood. prepare a wax mixture of beeswax tallow and rosin.
Whisky Selling Under Diaculty in Owen County Cases
The Bedford Indiana Independent reports at the Owen County Court of Common Pleas term thirty informations filed against Dr. Rogers for selling liquor to minors and eighteen against Dr. McCrary for the same offense, plus 960 against Jacob Young for rifle whisky in Gosport. Fines range from five to one hundred dollars with possible county jail time up to thirty days, totaling at least ten thousand dollars in fines and costs.
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Bedford
Indiana
Court of Common Pleas
Owen County
Rogers
McCrary
Jacob Young
Gosport
Neary
Nhe
Oil excitement nets Venango County man big profit
An exchange paper reports a Venango County man profited during the oil excitement by drilling a hole on his land, pouring a barrel of old spirits, and inviting neighbors to view a bountiful yield. He sold the land for $2,000 in cash and spent the proceeds, while claiming to have pocketed money and oiled his boots.
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Venango County
Pennseylvania
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D. Fitch
A. From
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Feud
Aii Aus
Castpa Ag
Business Directory
William Howard, Eevery
Dennison’s
Batente
Dennison
Ae An
Qeko. L. Swing
Batavia
Will
Wi Hulick
Ain Street
Court-House
WM. Arthur
Wim
Offee
Wilhelmsville
Clermont County
Ager
Geo. W. McLefresh
Ofice On
P. H. Hastings
Kentucky
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Etna Insurance Company
Fice
Felicity
Tlowece M. Smith
LWW
Hin
New Boston
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Cate
U. Lewis
Met
Jom. M'Grew
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Clermont
Denison
M. McGrew
J. Tritt
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Quarry Streets
New Richmond
W. A. Townsley
Cornay and Counvellor
Buninese
Ametia
Jonnston
Geo
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Gregg
Court House
Poatt
Penn
T. Q. Ashaturn
Penn & Ashburn
JH. N. Talley
Cornay AT Law
Weaver'suilding
Cowen
Tor
County
A. Johnston
Wat
Pern Nixon Johnston
B. George
Jholesale and Retail Grocer
Corner of Congress and
Broadway
Cincinnati
Obie
Mochersrey
Ees
de Squire
It Music
Sonei Ion
Clermont House
George M. Davis
J. A. Weaver & Bro
T Sbermont House
Cornet
Miia
Union Wreets
Goodwin
Paoraieton
Robb & Light
Berga LaDonna Gap
Daly
CRIST
Sliker
Clermont Guurter
Geonertown
Clermont Courier
Charleston
Fim
Berne
Young Men's Christian Association
Bayard Taylor
Taylor
New York Tribune
Howison
Washing
Conan Tatty
Spain
Leslie Coombs
Breckenridge
Coombs
Aaron
Wasminton
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