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Newspaper
Washington Bee
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1857
Page
1
An extended column surveys rhetoric on George Washingtons legacy, liberal liberty, and American republican ideals, contrasting noble sacrifice with modern political peril. It also reports on General Walker and filibuster schemes in Nicaragua, condemning piracy, lawlessness, and civilizational harm while urging restraint and legality.
The piece argues railroads thwart secession by binding states across the nation. It extols railroad and telegraph progress as civilizing forces and warns that reform will oppose disunion. It cites Franklin and Watt as champions and insists the railroad unites the republic against secessionist plots.
An exchange remarks the Democracy would back the Devil if he were their nominee, then adds that Democrats always nominate men from their own party, implying unlikely cross party support. The dialogue underscores party loyalty and nomination norms.
The Philadelphia jury found Ann Maister and two co-defendants Not guilty but liable for costs after a two day trial on conspiracy to defraud charges. Maister, a German speaker, led followers claiming divine status and end of world prophecies, extorting money, valuables, and even a crown, watch, and other gifts from adherents. The article notes social and personal harms among followers and calls for action against such imposters.
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