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Newspaper
Washington Telegraph
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1857
Page
2
The piece praises the road's management under Curments, notes reduced expenses, and hopes for debt clearance making the line profitable. It laments local civic neglect and calls for better town improvement, contrasting Washington with richer towns. It also condemns street assault and political demagoguery in New York and Washington.
The Brayman wife moves to Alton to stay near her husband during his long penitentiary confinement. Once deserted and disgraced, he finds mercy in her steadfast devotion. The piece praises enduring love through hardship and questions those who say love can die.
In hard times many papers in this State and elsewhere have reduced size and matter. Every county resident with a newspaper should support the local paper in good times and bad, for it serves the community faithfully.
Report notes a mob in Bloomington burned Judge Hanna and two jurymen in effigy. It describes the town as a hard place and suggests Dr Daily should attempt to civilize its residents.
Congress opened on Monday with lawmakers ready to tackle pending legislation. Observers expect several high-profile topics and potential contentious votes as the session begins.
The article notes a high density of liquor outlets in New York City with about one shop for every eighteen families citywide and some neighborhoods reaching one shop per ten families, highlighting widespread access to alcohol.
The Styxine Fund lands mortgaged to this fund will be sold at Indianapolis on Saturday December twelfth. Interested parties should take notice.
Report states Governor Willard was spotted in Mound City Emporium in a drunken condition with a large turtle on his back. The incident is described as a local curiosity with no verified corroboration.
Karl notes a surprising claim about New York elites described as bread and blood gentry being Trish Catholics. The remark implies a cultural or religious affiliation among the prominent class.
The article praises Benito Inerez, the vice president of Mexico, as a full-blooded Indie with notable ability and leadership qualities.
An exchange letter praises the American Banner and its editor James Stelle. The writer predicts the paper will attract readers who know Stelle and urges him to send the Banner, asserting Stelle can produce a quality publication whenever he leads.
The letter urges Mr Chase to progress well with his school and meet patrons expectations. It argues Washington needs a permanent year round school to do substantial good and serve the community.
The Mound City Emporium praises Mose B. Harrell editor as an independent and able writer. The paper seeks patronage from readers in southern Illinois and bids luck to Harrell.
The January number of Pergsons Magazine is on the table rich with illustrations and literary matter. It is offered at three dollars per year for single subscribers or lower rates for clubs. Specimen copies are available at the publisher's stand.
A collage of brief items noting grain prices in AE Wheat markets, ads for Erie City funds, pearls found in the Dano river, and tech ambitions in Italy. Reports mention a Westchester horse with five feet, slave-themed proposals, Wisconsin governor race speculation, sheriff deficits, hangings in Natchez, and the Sons of Malta. Also notes on Brigham Young, California banks, Daniel Webster statue shipments, English women sold, Treasury retrenchment, Great Eastern anchor, and emancipation payments in Caribbean islands.
The report notes thirty one Irishmen leaving Hartford to return to Ireland seeking better prospects. It mentions Britain lowering recruitment height by one inch and extending service age to thirty. It cites Mormon boy bands named Hope of Israel and a Philadelphia theft case involving sugar and a skull. Bartholomew’s Eve statue sells for $5000 in Boston.
The Pittsburgh Post endorses Alfred B. McCalmont for Attorney General in Gov. Parker's Cabinet. The Bank of Pittsburgh pays specie on all liabilities and rejects the Relief Act. Financial pressure rises as 93 U.S. banks’ notes lose credit.
The U S Treasury has been redeemed since March four million six hundred thousand five hundred dollars of loans exclusive of premiums leaving twenty five million three hundred six thousand dollars outstanding. A Philadelphia philanthropist distributes eight hundred loaves of bread weekly at his own expense to the poor.
Local growers reported engagements at 85.50 per hundred for the season with broad expectation the general price will reach 4 per hundred. This reflects a robust market activity among farmers and suggests favorable returns ahead.
New orders will be issued per Governor Walker request to extend the presence of U S troops in Kansas through the winter season. The action aims to maintain security and support civil authorities amid ongoing tensions and routine operations.
The President warns of monetary derangement and calls for a government loan if needed. He urges a bankrupt law for all banks, advocates treaty changes with Britain and Spain, and supports neutral voyages and protection of routes across Central America. He addresses Utah rebellion, Kansas state choices, and plans for territorial government and Pacific railroad proposals.
The speaker denounces squandering the public domain on questionable projects and urges retention of alternate sections for settlers. He favors colonizing Indians with education and industry, calls for prudent economy, opposes last minute bills, and demands two pre adjournment review days for the President.
The notice highlights Anderson & Son of Macon and Savannah promoting a lottery with 3286 prizes totaling 225 000 dollars. It claims prizes will be drawn on the 16th, under state supervision, using single numbers and the Havana plan, with anecdotes of winners in Lancaster Pennsylvania and Portsmouth New Hampshire.
Report from Lowell shows Dr Ayer’s process to extract flower essences from tar and vegetables yielding pineapple and strawberry essences purer than the real fruits. Also mentions Dr Roback Scandinavian Remedies praised in Indiana with testimonials from Noris Moris and others.
The notice offers Peterson's Magazine and the Telegraph as a one year bundle for two dollars and fifty cents. Readers are invited to subscribe for both publications by sending orders for immediate processing. Who will be first?
In Washington, a Democratic caucus discussed the Public Printer office amid a spirited debate. The Supreme Court is to hear Case No. 1-White Stevens and Co versus Paschall Roses administrator today. Other cases include No - Adolphus Dumont versus Samuel Lawrence et al with appellant arguments. John F. Carter of Pa. named Chief Clerk by Mr. Allen.
The Natinal, from New Orleans to Havana, was totally wrecked near Havana. It carried cotton and tallow and was insured in New York and France. In Areamont Pennsylvania the state Legislature set December 10 as the election day for the U S Senator to replace Hunter whose term ends in 1859.
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