Rip Van Winkle and the alehouse fall of man in society
A lengthy meditation on temperance and the dangers of drink, invoking Rip Van Winkle as a cautionary tale. The piece contrasts strict abstinence with moderate drinking, questions humane care for the addict, and links the issue to modern rail ventures and political notes. It weaves cultural observations with railroad lease rumors and a brief political update.
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Mackey Favored for Treasury Caucus Nomination and Win
Harrisburg correspondent of the Beaver Radical reports Mackey will surely receive the caucus nomination and likely win the election. Opponents denounce him as boorish and uneducated, but factions rallied to block Irwin who is blamed for weak support and past misdeeds. Decides To Contest Morrell declines to contest Speer in the Seventeenth District citing treachery by Republicans. Armstrong in Lycoming district also declines for similar reasons.
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Just So The Hartford ost on Democratic quarrels
The Hartford Post mocks the quarrels in the harmoniums Democratic party as dead issues being buried. It notes World and Lever competing for tokens and implies Gov English as a right wing candidate. It mentions New York Young Democracy sending delegates to oppose Tammany. It predicts a Kilkenny cat fight but says it is none of our funeral.
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Senator Scott Bill Seeks Income Tax Repeal
Senator Scott introduces a bill to repeal the income tax arguing it targets only the wealthy and a small subset, and that removing a tax affecting all classes is more important.
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London dispatch on royal commission for fishery question
A London dispatch states the Queen's speech will propose appointing a Royal commission to examine the fishery question and to settle terms that may prove acceptable to America.
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Philadelphia District 1 Senate Race Faces Early Victory Claim
In Philadelphia's first district state senate race voters cast ballots last Tuesday. A final tally awaits certification while the Democracy party asserts victory amid ongoing vote-count procedures.
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Ministers to preach fifty three sermons next year
A Victorian era column item notes ministers must deliver 53 sermons in 1872 as 1871 ends on a Sunday, while other brief items cover Senate appointments, independence celebrations, frugal living advice, and local commerce in oil and tea.
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Oil Strike Near Worthington Sparks Local Interest
The Armstrong Republican notes oil was struck near Worthington seven miles from Kittanning at thirteen hundred feet. The well, owned by Peter Graff Esq Dr Maxwell and others, is in new territory and expected to stir activity among oil operators and locals.
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Neck-Tie Party and Letter Misdelivery Penalties
The piece explains penalties for opening letters not addressed to oneself under 1866 laws, including fines up to 500 dollars or ten years in prison, with informer rewards and official complaint procedures. It also describes a Neck-Tie Party where ladies wear dresses of varying patterns and men draw a neck tie from a bag to pair with the owner of the matching material, noting amusement and potential matchmaking outcomes.
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