Beecher and Chapin in New York the Christmas visit
The writer recalls Beecher’s sermon in Brooklyn with vivid detail praising his direct style and reform zeal. Chapin, a Universalist, impresses with faultless enunciation and Christmas themes, while noting crowd dynamics, tributes, and a tale of Baker trial commentary. The author also mentions Pierpont, Greely, Barnum, Tribune offices, and rain drenched travels to Philadelphia and Harrisburg.
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Beecher
Henry Ward Beecher
Progress
Freedom
Reform
Christ
Earth
Heaven
Brooklyn
Mr. Chapin
Universalist
Mr. Beech
Chapin
Babe
Bethleham
Baker
New York
Warren
President's Message Delayed Publication in Week
The President's Message arrived too late for this week's issue. It was read in the Senate after the House refused to receive it by a 126 to 87 vote. The lengthy document prevented printing this week. parts may appear next issue. County school efforts quoted and urged. Warren County noted as below par by Harrisburg School Department.
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Congress
House
Senate
Spencer
Warren County
Harrisburg
Graham's Magazine January issue highlighted for engravings
The January Graham's Magazine is praised as a popular, well conducted monthly with 100 pages and top fashion plates. Subscriptions cost $3 per year or Graham and the Mail for $3.50.
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Ga Graham
Graham and the Mail
Almanac for 1856 by Greeley and McElrath
A note announces receipt of the Tribune Almanac for 1856 published in New York by Greeley and McElrath. It highlights the almanac as containing much interesting reading with a price of one shilling.
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Tribune
Greeley & McElrath
N. Y
Donor Party to be Hosted at Mrs. Summerton’s Residence
An announcement notes a donation party will be held at the residence of Mrs. Lewis Summerton this Saturday evening. The item blends a reflection on youth and achievement, citing historical figures who achieved greatness at a young age and praising civil prudence and religious devotion.
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Lewis Summerton
Reading plan urged by Warren County superintendent
A circular from L L Spencer, Warren County Superintendent, urges all common school scholars to track their reading time, volumes and pages, with yearly tallies published in county papers and the School Journal. He asks teachers and patrons to support the program, aiming to rank readers by school, township, and county with named individuals highlighted.
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Warren County
Salem Town
L. L. Spencer
Warren
Reflections on Time and Faith in Warren
The piece muses on the new year twelve o clock marking time since the past, contrasting mortal works with enduring virtues and the Christian faith amid sorrow. It reflects on memory, morals, and the impact of past deeds on present life in a contemplative, period tone.
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Jerusalem
Maine Law Enacted in New Brunswick Approved by England
In New Brunswick the Maine Law has been approved by the Privy Council in England. A copy dated December 21 is received at the Prohibitionist office. Also reported Wed New Orleans steamer with 400 Fillibusters bound for Nicaragua halted by U S Marshal. 200 return, about 100 escape. Train wreck near Mill Dam Crossing. no injuries. In House, Mr Banks gains votes to elect Speaker but withdrawals shift results.
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Maine
Province of
New Brunswick
England
Waixen
New Orleans
Nicaragua
Liverpool
Boston Post
Senator Clayton declines presidential candidacy request
Barriere December 27 Senator Clayton declines consideration for the Presidency preferring his current role. A curious note adds an astronomy aside stating a cannon ball to Saturn would take 180 years, with Prof John Phoenix suggesting Saturn inhabitants could dodge it in time.
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Barriere
Clayton
Kyowine
Earth
Saturn
John Phoenix
Trial of Burlington train engineer opens in Morcnr Houty
Israel Adams, engineer of the Burlington wreck, faced trial with a farmer-majority jury. Proceedings began yesterday and continued today amid expectation the engineer may be acquitted. Also report notes two St. Louis women died suddenly from arsenic used for cosmetic effect. B Osgood, a painter, married a New York widow aboard a steamer and sails with her to Egypt.
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Israel Adams
Burlington
N. J
Faran
St. Louis
Osgood
New York
Egypt
California
Europe
Charity Hospital
Paris
Two English Foods Not Adulterated Say Experts
Experts report only two products in England are not adulterated sugar and common salt. The claim highlights concerns about food purity and calls for scrutiny of other common items.
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England
One Week Later From Europe News Review
The Pacific arrived after a voyage from Liverpool with Capt. Asa Eldrige. Reports include Crimea fighting, Sevastopol bombardment, a new Russian loan, and Austrian peace ratios. Also notes arrests in St. Louis and Paris widow Kate Tastings, plus a stray raccoon in Liverpool and Burr’s religious faith clarified.
Sir Johns Franklin's Party Arrives With I ntelligence
A party from Red River reached St. Paul on their way to Canada and report Sir John Franklin's expedition perished on the coast opposite Montreal Island. They died of hunger after an Esquimaux party arrived as the last man perished. The group brought relics from the Franklin expedition. Kansas News reports Free State gains in state politics and frustrations with Gov. Shannon. Hog market valued near two hundred million dollars in the United States with large production in the Union and Europe.
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Cuba
Steamship Daniel Webster Brings California Dates
New Orleans reports the Daniel Webster arriving from San Juan with California dates to the 5th. San Juan left on the 12th inst. San Francisco experiences rain and celebrations mark Sebastopol’s fall. Oregon Indian war continues amid a dull San Francisco market. The Star of the West plans to sail to New York on the 20th with substantial gold. Walker gains 120 men with the Sierra Nevada. Nicaragua affairs settle.
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Daniel Webster
San Juan
California
San Francisco
Sebastopol
Oregon
Star of the West
New York
Nicaragua
Walker
Sierra Nevada
Mexican leadership changes reach New Orleans
From Vera Cruz dated December 22 and Mexico City dated December 18, telegraph reports show President Alvarez fled the capital and was succeeded by Comonfort who forms a new ministry with Rosa as Foreign Relations, Montez as Justice, Selicio as War, Finance and Pamo.
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Texas
Vera Cruz
City of
Mexico
Alvarez
Comonfort
Rosa
Montez
Selicio
Pamo
Senate debates amid Message reading over enlistments
The Message is being read in the Senate as debates continue on enlistments of England and Central America. The House discusses reception with animation. the Message likely to be received and laid on the table, risking a Union printing job. The Sunbury and Erie Railroad between Sunbury and Northumberland was to have opened on the 24th inst.
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Washina' Ox
Senate
England
Central America
Sunbury
Erie
Northumberland
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