Literary and religious revival in a 1858 weekly
The Washington Bee notes a shift from sensational fiction to Bible study, praises Bible classes, and urges readers to seek moral improvement. It also celebrates spring trade revival, laments vulgar literature, and praises the Banner of Liberty as an independent weekly defender of Civil and Religious Freedom while urging support and low pricing.
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Earth
Wahail
Beebs
Tait
Felts Regor
Dotauiuh
Middletown
New York
Old Whigs Question Party Switchers and Democratic Backers
A long, critical piece deplores former Whigs now backing Democrats and condemns party traitors who switch sides for power. It argues honest Whigs should not be dictated to by those who abandoned principles, naming figures like Daniel W. Mace and Oliver P. Morton while urging Republicans to stay true.
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Eve
Thia
South America
Brazil
Vouerue
Peru
Anon Chili
Cabinela
Veoezuelo
Monagas
Republic
Paez
Porte Cabello
Iitueckedin
Governor Eisel
Francis P. Blair
Missouri
Dan- Aol
W. Mace
George W. Julien
Doctor E. Wa, Ellis
Oliver P. Morton
Webster
Clay
Democratic Party
Tergin
Daniel W. Mace
Abram W. Hendricks
Dottor Ellis
Lrafacos
Kansas constitutional convention spurs racial tensions in 1850s debate
Reports from the convention describe fierce clashes over suffrage and equality, with advocates claiming universal male suffrage for Black and white residents and opponents warning of social upheaval. The piece notes heated exchanges, threats, and inflammatory language reflecting the era's sectional divides. It also mentions executions and religious reflections tied to contemporary trials, alongside brief notes about Winslow's growth.
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Gtutidnel Convession
Pissy Adjenrnenat
Ols
United State
Free State Party
Hbolog
Judge Conway
Emery
Sam Woods
Moade
Lane
Big Spring
Kansas
Lawrence
Topeka
Nansus
Phe
Colonel Benton a towering Missouri statesman and senator
The piece memorializes Thomas Hart Benton of Missouri a longtime senator who served through multiple administrations from Monroe through Fillmore. It highlights his mastery of rhetoric political history and literature his role alongside Webster Clay Calhoun and other era leaders his advocacy for democratic policies and anti bank positions his expunging resolution prophecy and eventual triumph his domestic life and relentless labor his lasting literary works Thirty Years in the Senate and Abridgment of the Debates. It notes his death and the public sorrow and closes with a brief county notice and the town newspaper’s ongoing Pike County proceedings.
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Misouri
Cop
Bard
Dorite
Senate
Missouri
Timdé
Benton
Monroe
Adams
Jackson
van Buren
Harrison
Tyler
Polk
Taylor
Midway
Fillmore
Webster
Clay
Calhoun
Colonel Benton
General Jackpoo
Martin Ven Baree
Mr. Polk
Bank
Mr.Van Buren
Mr. Clay
United States
Journal of the
Reetaw
Conkreas
Howe
Walteter
Fairgrounds Leasing Plans and Rail Line Prospects
The district fair directors plan leasing twelve acres near the city for fair facilities funded by state and local contributions. A proposal to build the Evanville Indianapolis and Cleveland Straight Line Railroad could resolve bond objections if contractors agree, with early completion hoped and optimism for improved local prospects.
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Otate
Ne Sosiaty
Vinosance
Fairmaton Tursdsy
Vitcasnes
Evansiitte Journal
Srxatamr
Evanaville
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Line Railroad
Petersburgh
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Banner of Liberty
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