Artemus Ward at Wethersfield Fourth Oration
Letter from Artemus Ward to The Cleveland Plaindealer recalls his improvised July Fourth speech at Wethersfield. Ward jokes about plain speech, Union loyalty, and anti secession sentiment while describing the crowd and a medical onlookers shock. He cites G Washington as a model and notes the audience’s mixed reactions.
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Artemus Ward
Cleveland Plaindealer
Wethersfield
Strick
A. W
Foller
New Englan
Rayther
Texas
New Hampshire
A. Ward
Mississippy
Amerika
Pilgrim
Plymouth Rock
Kolonies
Pople
G. Washington
Washington and Morality in a Northern Town Letter
A rambling political letter urges citizens to vote, defend Washingtonian virtue, and reject intoxication and corruption. It praises George Washington, laments public moral decline, calls for voting participation, and warns against reformers chasing popularity while urging social virtue and sobriety.
Arab Gallantry and a Watered Window Incident
A French resident in an eastern city waters flowers at a window and overflows a pot. An Arab below complains as the man reacts with reprimand for men and hospitality for women, while reflections on keeping ill company and late mornings surface through the anecdote.
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Baskoy
Abe
Palmer and Hayden Murder Case in Early Court Proceedings
The transcript details testimony from Dr. H McCaskey and witnesses about the August 23 incident in which James Hayden died from a stab wound after an exchange with Jonathan Palmer. Palmer contends self defense. several witnesses discuss Hayden's temper and Palmer's character. Palmer is held to bail for murder in the second degree with bail set at 1500 dollars.
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Mieten
I. Palmer
James Hayden
F. Dowdney
Fry
H. McCasky
Jonathan Palmer
Palmer
Hayden
J. B. Goodwin
Mr. Palmer
M. Fee’s Grocery
Mr. P
Slanson Richard
Richards
John Johnson
Thomas Surdle
Felicity
P. R. Lanham
Trayden
Br. Bradley
California
McCaskey
Gov
McLefresh
J. Hurdle
Haydon
Cross
Thomas Hurdle
Thomas Dickson
Thomas Sturley
Nayden
J. II. Simmons
Ile
Ayden
Samuel Lima
T. Q. Ashburn
A. T. Cowen
J. G. Marshall
P. B. Swing
Geo. W. McLofresh
A Notable Train and a Contested Wealth Tale
The Paris Kentucky Flag reports a Conductor Winston leaving with a train of enslaved people valued at over 600000 dollars to visit kin and aid a church dedication. The Springfield Republic retorts that Ohio could buy Kentucky many times over with such wealth, highlighting slavery as Democratic wealth and urging Kentucky to learn from experience.
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Winston
Kon
Loxlonten
Paris
Ohio
Rother
Kentucky
Springfield Republic
German paper misprint in Wheeling ad sparks confusion
An awkward error in a Wheeling, German language page led to a preacher’s name being printed at the bottom of a lager advertisement. The misprint suggested the Ingerman would preach at a church, with childlike dialogue about buying a gan and fighting Tommy Days, reflecting a garbled fictional exchange.
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Wheeling
Ingerman
Roverb
Decent Men Speech by Thomas Corwin in Lawrence County
Hon. Thomas Corwin warns voters in Lawrence County that abstaining from elections enables unworthy officials to govern. He argues voting is a duty to the people and nation, not personal benefit, and urges accountability for future consequences. He mocks excuses for staying away and notes im peachment when officials fail to perform.
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Thomas Corwin
Lawrence County
United States
Buchanan
Columbus
Political Tensions and Insect Notes in 1860s Dispatch
A dated Washington speculation suggests Republicans will win in 1860 and hints at a future power shift. The piece also digresses into rural pest control using elder leaves to protect crops and includes a satirical scene about room rentals.
Partisan Judge Sparks Debate Over Court Nominations
The Scioto Gazette argues that Democratic supporters back a highly partisan candidate for Supreme Judge while condemning political influence in judicial selection. It contrasts Judge Gholson as an eminent jurist with Judge Whitman as an eminent partisan and accuses opponents of hypocrisy.
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Supreme Court
Nmber
Gholson
Whitman
Scioto Gazette
Republicans expose alleged Democratic vote tabulation plot
The Iowa Republicans publish a Washington circular claiming to map Democratic weak spots by county in 1856 and to import Locofoco voters to remote areas with a corruption fund. Gy Donnellan signs the document as the source. The piece accuses Democrats of reviving Minnesota frauds and urges united opposition to block such schemes.
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Washington
Howell Cobb
John B. Floyd
Jacob Thompson
Joseph Nsolt
Louis Napoleon
National Democratic Nigger
Springfield Republic
Iowa
Locofoco
Democratic State Committee
Gy Donnellan
not_ B. Donnelly
Washington City
Tribune
Democracy
Minnesota
Record Heat Wave Surpasses Historic Summers in Europe
The article notes unusually long and extreme heat across Europe, especially England and Paris. It cites July temperatures above 90 degrees in Paris for two weeks, record highs since 1790 in England, and widespread sunstroke deaths. Garrison drills in Paris were suspended due to heat.
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Europe
England
Paris
Paria
Moonlit visions of prewar skies and war’s coming
Fragmentary antique prose recalls nocturnal skies before a conflict, noting shooting stars and ink stained sun, with lines about General Jackson and political figures. the voice mixes satire and memory of a nation on edge, ending with garbled dialogue and local color.
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Jackson
Partington
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Guyner Morris
Mane
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M. Wharton
Rae
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Thave
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Tommy
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Locofeo Bay
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