Retirement Speech Marks End of Straig ht-Line Railroad Presidency
Oliver T. Smith retires as president of the Straight Line Railroad after detailing the project’s history, funding struggles, and the need for Evansville city support. He expresses faith in eventual completion and calls for unity among stockholders, engineers, and city councils.
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America
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H. SMITH
Washington Bee founders pledge to run paper amid criticism
James Wilkin and partners announce they purchased the Washington Bee to run it long term, defend their plan against hostile critics, and seek substantial local support. They condemn prior press conduct, vow a principled, independent paper dedicated to local business, politics, and community interests, and urge subscriptions and advertising. They warn against party factionalism and promote mutual aid among readers and merchants.
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TEE BEE
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Washington
Catholic Votes and Know-Nothing Hypocrisy Exposed
The piece condemns the Know-Nothing party for rejecting Catholic and foreign votes while embracing atheistic Germans, arguing for religious rights and denouncing anti Christian rhetoric. It also discusses Daniel Webster and a critique of preaching, urging pastors to emphasize gospel simplicity over politics.
A Call to Sovereignty and Racial Policy in Indiana
The Washington Bee essay argues for white supremacy and state sovereignty, lauding the Kansas Nebraska measure and Dred Scott precedent. It denounces racial equality and urges conservatives to uphold liberty, a safe currency, and strong government while warning against abolitionists and Northern reformers. It also notes rising divorce rates and critiques public speaking at a recent commencement.
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Supreme Court
Know-Nothing politics linger in northern exchanges
The editorial notes Know-Nothingism survives in the north amid battles between the democracy and black Republicans. It cites low Know-Nothing votes in Daviess county Fremont and claims the party remains a minor force in the region while predicting defections to the black Republicans within two years.
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Potomac
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Fremont
Rank Infidelity and Clerical Blasphemy Debate
The piece rebukes abolitionist and infidel arguments linked to Theodore Parker and Sam and Sambo, asserting abolitionism spawns infidelity and attacks religious authority. It labels Parker’s views as dangerous and ribald, criticizing reliance on biblical miracles and church leadership.
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Theodore Parker
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth
Lesson From An Ostler A Curiosity Of Faith
A young Wesleyan minister in England travels to Madely for his first circuit appointment. He is wrongly served by an ostler, then learns Mr. Fletcher’s residence exists. The tale underlines not to judge by dress, praising Fletcher as moral rebuke to social pretensions among clergymen and criticising ostlers in church circles.
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