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Newspaper
Vernon Banner
Location
Vernon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1858
Page
4
The Tribune notes disputes over President policy and Arizona moves amid Southern Democratic opposition. A Cincinnati Gazette figure recalls Henry Clay’s era and a touching Bennett inscription for Elizabeth Clay. A Washington letter jokes about Polygamy bills and looming clashes as public sentiment veers between pride and humility.
A sentimental note on sisters and love contrasts with a Pittsburgh area tale from the Mountain. A Cleversburg resident recounts a dramatic incident where a woman killed a large buck after luring it to the cellar, following dogs alarming the deer. Deer sightings draw settlers to the Mountain as seasons turn.
A lengthy editorial voice in old Gazette style outlines the Desiheratve Party’s claimed program. It advocates government reform, end of spoils, open governance, universal education, free homesteads, and a broad national opposition coalition to defeat the current party by 1960. It pledges regular reports from Washington and Calumet, with subscription details and notices.
The partnership between W. B. Hill & Co. is dissolved by mutual agreement. All debts to the firm are to be settled immediately. those owing will be placed in the hands of an officer for collection. November 30, 1858. Signed B. Till, Vernue, and J. Riley.
A dated notice from Sennings Academy Vernon Indiana proclaims the public reception of pupils for the first term. It lists tuition at $6.00 for several subjects and $7.50 for others, details course offerings Latin Greek geometry navigation astronomy and more, and describes facilities and staff qualifications.
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