County Convention Sees Township Representation Urged
The County Convention calls for full township representation at the June 4 session, scheduled for 1 PM. Reports from Veana on June 3 note Austrian advances to Camberecazo and Lestlello with little resistance, while St. Petersburg states no treaty of alliance exists with Russia. All sides are mobilizing forces for the conflict.
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Veana
Camberecazo
Lestlello
St. Petersburg
Russia
Letters from Denver City Report Scarcity and Suffering
April letters from Denver City describe great scarcity of provisions, suffering, and some deaths. Contrasting mining reports prompt new measures and a state constitutional effort. An abstract of the tax list and census is promised with thanks to the deputy clerk for data and figures.
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Denver City
Horace Greely
GP. InGoMsy
Cedar County Agricultural Society Formed in 1859
A meeting at District School House No 2 Springdale township formed the Cedar County Agricultural Society. Officers elected: Moses Varney president, Lawrie Tatum and others as vice presidents, recording secretary Emais Hood, corresponding secretary Elisha Todd, treasurer, five managers. Constitution outlines premiums, membership, and county boundaries Cedar County plus Muscatine and Johnson adjoining townships. The society to hold annual meetings on the last second day of the second month for officer elections and business.
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Cedar County
Cedar County Agricultural Society
Board of Managers
Jarene
Muscatine
Johnson Counties
Cedar River
Agr
Moses Varney
M. V. Berier
Fogee Ap Ene Tuouis Tacen
Lawrie Tatum
Emaior Rood
Elisha Tood
J. T. Painter
James Smith
Thomas James
Johan Thomas
James Crozer
N. Tiber
Newierein
Tipton
Iowa City
Laware Tatum
Distret
County of Cedar
State of Laws
John Jeaniers
V. S. Corer
Warren A. Star
Gee
Warren A. Etacy
Lows
Said
Mayo
Jasg
George Auber
Heriff
Cedarchatty
Towa
Istrict
State of
Iowa
Charles and
Willam
Stone
Sainer
James Hanns
Almira Janna
Joan Comer
Sfteen
Ia Poweship
Vauzandt
PP. Walten
Burk
Lowa
Pubice
Lptesin
Jane
Mar
Dora Huber
Cedar Teasty
Bowa
Southaest
Stealing a Black Person sparks manhunt in Missouri
A Davenport Gazette excerpt recounts H. Clay Pate, Westport postmaster and proslavery advocate, fleeing with a Black woman and three children after selling them to a Missouri doctor. The doctor recovered part of the money, Pate fled toward Kansas then Virginia, with authorities pursuing via telegraph and fugitive slave law. The story notes losses to Dr Morris of about 3400 dollars and mortgage entanglements, while flagging Pate as a notorious demagogue and possible hireling against free State Kansas.
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Westport
Kansas
St. Louis
Austin
Pate
Wayne City
Twilich
Jefferson City
Express
Norfolk
Virginia
Althor
Old Dominion
Psss
Morris
Free State
Gor Wise
Missouri
Washington May 12 Democratic reconciliation efforts and cabinet shifts
A summary of ongoing political maneuvering in Washington with factions seeking to unite North and South beyond the administration, possible presidential pairings, and notes on Secretary Floyd’s departure for Virginia politics. Also reports on Buchanan’s interest in reshuffling foreign ministers amid European conflict, and various regional items including trials, fires, and local incidents.
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Washington
Douglas
Hunter
Floyd
Virginia
Congress
Fort Snelling
Buchanan
Rumored Vanderbilt Sale of Pacific Mail Steamboats
Reported on May 13 that Vanderbilt plans to sell the steamers Northern Light Vanderbilt North Star Ariel Daniel Webster Ocean Queen Dude Sar and arte s for 62 100 with Pacific Mail contributing 60000. A new company is to be formed for Atlantic service with 200000 capital, of which Vanderbilt contributes 50000 stock and 50000 bonds. Weekly service between New York and San Francisco.
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New York
Vanderbilt
Peetic Maul Co
Northern Light
North Star
Ariel
Daniel Webster
Ocean Queen
Dude Sar
Andartes
Pacific Mail
Atlantic
VY. Tsier
San Faracisco
Democratic Factions Seek Reunion at Astor House
A select group of Hard-shell Democrats conferred at Astor House in New York to craft a plan for reuniting the state party. They proposed a thesis of union to overturn the edict of proscription from the last state convention, to divide offices next fall, and to apportion delegates to the Charleston Convention between Lofts and Hards by their relative state strength.
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New York
Astor House
P. M
State Central
Charleston
Sincle Copies by S conte ine Copy One Tear
Copy terms advertise mail rates for copies, with pricing for monthly and yearly options. Indicates 36 numbers per issue, back numbers available, and distribution by year with prepaid returns. Mentions Sole proprietors and a New York address for ordering.
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Spere
Pare Rew
New York
Gifts and catalog blurb from Evans and Co at Broadway
A dense early 20th century catalog-style listing from W. Evans & Co at No Broadway New York. It advertises fine watches jewelry and novelty items including patent levers and silver pieces with priced lots and mentions a catalogue offered for a price. It reads as an unedited sale prospectus from a gift book era merchant.
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W. Evans & CO
Broadway
New York
Evans &Co
New Yowday
Sodeat
Boaze& Coscia Lockstare
Alvertine Wader
Beane & Con
Dwans
J. J. Premen
D. W. Evans CO
Witstead
Penate
D. Evans
York
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Tretor
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Court Hose
Ness Conventiom
Des Moines
J.W. Bagley
A. Gilbert
T. James
A Gates
Daniels
Europe
Aennes
Saece
Ameen No. of
Dones'ie
Hickory Grove
Scots County
Atkinson
Wfife
Asc
U. S
Cleveland
Jonea Comaty
E. Peodergrast
Jeese Trnnergass
Cowisit Sraon
Fe. Madison
Ture
Cedar Valley
Java
Cedar Rapids
Samal
Patch
Chicago
Cincinnati Gaarile
Laise
Acqurrien
Bish
Devonport
Boyd Wilkinson
Town City
H. Clay
Pat
Davenport Gazette
France
Austria
Norghero Italy
Europe. Wheat, So Koghed, Had Touched 10Ls. In Frasce
United State
England
United States
Bre
Herard
Dallas
London
Department of State
Wm. Gore Ousely
Nicaragua
Italy
Rome
Napies
Legston
Jacob Little
Oshkosh
Wis
Main Street
Mt. Vernon News
Vinton Eagle
Cunningham
Mr. Burdell
Mrs Cunningham
Dr. Burdell
Ls Ig
Davenport Ganette
Catrle
Ths
B. Middleton
Muscatine Journal
Pacific Mail Steamship Line
Rasch
Mr. Rusch
Cai Myeeting
Marsials
Piamond
Cornelu Conso Pieituy
Freeur
Elliots
Haskins
Tour de. Conau
Wan
Fraseur
Cowan
Woereas
Wim Peasent
Marsal
de Cowan
Pawling
Marshal
John Pitman
Sehini
R. Owen
Gilber
R. D. Parsons
J. Maynard
Tipton Railroad Cor
Lovelock Po
Grover & Baker
Stockhol Fers
Durant Flour Mill Company
M. A Mo Ravirosi
Durant
M. Jacob Weaver Jr
Arant
Clark & Thomson
Tipton’s
National, Mercantile and Business Men
Corner
Ath
Cory Enport
Davis & Titebalk F
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P. Cook
U.N. Powera
D.D. Hoo
Jec
F. Dillon
Pr. J.J. Larti
BB. Woolward
Tee Wiliam Alea
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Eng
Scees
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F. Putnam
Esq
Kerry Bob Yane
H Price
Beg
DLN
Iicoardson
Bag
JW Yoong
Wao T Clark
Ma Bivt
Hoa. Woppermann
X. J. Bafard
Beg T Wows
Epl
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Davenper
Rock Beland
Reor's
Tibet
Wil Greely
Sresceniat Pevw
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Daver
SIERI
W. C. Ludlow
Locust Street
Cone & Loomis
W. A. Nelson
St.Lou’s
Maynes& Fenty
Barr & Swit
Davenport
Scott & Brothers
Wilson & Harley
Porter, Lew & Co
Inoticle
Tickens' New Weekly
Charles Dickens
Larden
Lemion
Casares Eecems
Wees
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Imekens
Dickens
Bielitz
Couarles Dickens
WorTs Froxm
Nevk
Kate Apes
Camen
Goldstone
Paunte
Mees
Garnet
Engrave de Plas
Bertcos & Bom
Gerts
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Seart
C. Reet
S&h
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Mito
van Reyes
God
Ama
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Tate
Greater St. Traction
Tom
Futon
Agricutera
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Kantherss
Orien
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Eny
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Lafarge
Vidatane
Corel
Saver
Inte
Pessee
eLippinestt
Smith Brothers
Massifan
Sloper
Ismad
Aid
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N.E
N. E
Massilon
Lot
N. F
S. B
N. FE
Cedar
Thames Sloper
Delta
David Slopr
Barbara ~Loper
Thomas Sloper
May Lath
Sleriff Sale
Od. i. Dritowvz
Ayy
Deskt Ia
St of the Court Lease Seet
Callin
Tvipios
Jech
Coopers Wood & Edge Tools
Lippincotts
Simmons
Collins’ Axes & Edge Tools
Hiouse
Seiar
Manila
India
Manny
Ami Emerson
Cedar Street
Tipton, Low A
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