Emancipation talk and political notes from the era
A collection of brief items from The Washington Bee discusses Russia's serf emancipation, Nebraska politics, Bloomington murder bail, real estate values, whisky sales for private use, and various political opinions. It includes Governor Chase's Ohio result, minister salaries in New Hampshire, Maryland party majorities, John Jacob Astor's income opinions, railroad men forming a business group, and courtroom antics in Iowa. The notices reflect tensions between parties, mob influence, and local political shifts.
A Quandary and Reform Fits Public Debates
A controversial editorial recounts editor battles with abusive critics, defends temperance and anti bank currency stances, and notes a reform mood across papers. It condemns Know Nothing editors, praises unity against banking fraud, and reports on church discipline and temperance disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tray
Blanche
Horace Greely
Jim Wilkins
Dr G G Barton Fixes Canal Breaks During Heavy Rains
The Evansville Enquirer notes Dr G G Barton trustee of the Wabash and Erie canal visited after the last heavy rains to inspect the lower level and aid repairs. Captain Jesse Fuller deployed force to fix breaks, preventing boat delays. The piece lauds Barton’s administration for keeping the canal consistently in good boating condition. A friend suggests licensing an outskirts tavern to settle disputes on Sundays away from worship, and the paper laments the idea that paper money and banks are a nuisance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Barton
Evansville Enquirer
Wabash and Erie Canal
Jesse Fuller
Barton
Human Nature And Two Notable Paradoxes
The text contrasts two curious cases reflecting human nature. James O Brayman, jailed in Illinois for stealing letters from the Post Office, was a religious reader who disliked an infidel paper and kept Baptist texts in his editorial space. Nena Sahib, leader of the Indian Rebellion, is described as reading Byron and Shakespeare with emotion, speaking multiple languages, and translating Hamlet into Hindoo, challenging stereotypes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranpotps Country
Inprana
Indiana
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Committee On
South
Church of God
H. A. Hannis
B. Webster
S.N. Canraet
I. H. Paytox
H. I. Lacy
J. I. Exweep
I. I. Coorer
Committee On Temperance
James O. Brayman
Illinois
Chicago Democrat
Nena Sahib
India
Hindoo
Democratic Victories Amid Bitter State Returns
A political roundup notes Democratic strength in state elections with gains in New York Ohio Wisconsin Minnesota and Illinois while only Michigan and Iowa remain reliably Republican. It mocks opposition as mere factional shriekers and recalls a Massachusetts West Indian Emancipation celebration debate featuring a heated, humorous exchange about women’s participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Baltimore
New York
Ohio
Wisconsin
Minnesota
United States
Michigan
Iowa
Illinois
Democratic Party
Anr
Massachusetts
Darmines
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washington Bee
James Wilkins
Greenberry Mullinix
Greencastle
Alexander II of
Russia
Izard
Nebraska
Arkansas
Bloomington
Bingham
Bardstown
Nea
Congregational Ministers
New Hampshire
Baltimore City
John Jacob Astor
Indianapolis
Bellefontaine
New York Central
Cincinnati
Union Depot
Claggett
1St
Burlington
Madison
Ewin
Hoffman
Kunkel
Congress
House
Times
United Staes Bank
Jackson
Woodbury
Cass
Benton
Calhoun
Independent
Partizan
T. J. Simpson
Allegheny Presbytery
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
the Missionary Society
Ladies’ Sewing Society
Presbytery
Labits
Washingtonian Temperance Society
Bacchus
Know-Nothing
BE. C. DeLevan
Salisbury Centre
McCoy
Herkimer County
Edward DC. Delevan
New York State Temperance Society
Albany
Delavan
Sap Wannina
General Swanger
Lebanon
Barr Township
Daviess County
James Willkins
Liditor Bee
Bee
Starmstedt & Poe
Brigham Young
Brigham
Utah
Swann
Pn the
Baltimore Patriot
Law and
Henry Ward Beecher
Appal
Mr. Lord
Gentleman
Eugenia
Wheeling
Virginia
Willard
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Wickliffe
House of Representatives
Finnefrock
Joe Smen
Dover Hill
Martin County
Loogootee
Chicago Tribune
Methodist Church
Sterling
Banner
Liberty
Middletown
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!