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Newspaper
Washington Telegraph
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1857
Page
2
The article argues the Presidents Message fails to ease Kansas troubles and accuses the Democratic party of betraying its principles. It cites Lecompton politics, election frauds, and the secrecy of the convention, warning that the party sacrifices justice for power and urging unity against perceived hypocrisy.
The Commercial News from Europe reports a nearly four million dollar weekly increase in Bank of England bullion and a reduced disquisition within charter limits. It cites improved money conditions after recent bank suspensions and crop shortages, and hopes for renewed activity as money tightness eases.
The Kentucky Legislature met and organized with John Q. A. King of McCracken elected Senate Speaker and J Russell Hawkins of Franklin as Clerk. In the House Daniel P. White of Greene named Speaker and Clinton McClarty of Daviess as Principal Clerk. Vote tallies show partisan divisions in both chambers.
At the Minnesota gubernatorial election the Democratic candidate Sibley led Cottonwood county by 76 votes. The St Paul Times notes the county has only four inhabitants.
A Washington dispatch reports threats against Senator Douglass amid deadlock over the Lecompton Constitution. Indiana Democrats meet with President Buchanan, others plan to read him out of the party, as Northern delegates show split loyalty and mounting hostility toward Douglass.
A quixotic portrait of a young man who attends evening parties, hands out muffins, carries odd items, keeps a cat, logs daily expenses, and curates a witty mix of musical, literary, and coquettish traits. He distrusts smoke and drink while aiding his mother and pursuing refined amusements.
The mayor proclaims rapid city growth and a glorious future with overwhelming faith in continued expansion. He urges ample provision for the time to come to avoid a potential burst of progress.
The Coryden Democrat targets Norman Wolfe over Kansas Nebraska debate and party alignments. It cites past positions on statehood and Lecompton questions and questions editors who support the Administration and Free State plans in Kansas. The piece notes Douglas’s stance on popular sovereignty and hints at party divisions.
An Irishman named Peter Garret was found dead a short distance from Jows last Wednesday. Another fight occurred last Saturday night near Burne's grocery, a common disturbance in the area.
The article reports Governor Walker resigning the Kansas governorship citing inability to act under Presidential instructions. It references a Times letter noting Captain Marcy’s expedition near camp where a Mormon party discussed Brigham Young’s resistance to U S troops. Cox commented on Young's influence and Hughes suggested Democrats avoid early alarm if administration faces trouble.
In a Lawrence, Kansas telegraph letter General Lang says the Legislature will likely strike the Election and Militia Laws and submit the Constitution to a full people vote He adds that if Congress accepts the Lecompton fraud he will activate the Topeka Government and fight it out to completion.
The paper regrets not publishing Senator Douglass’s speech this issue due to late arrival and space constraints. Next week the document will be printed for readers with recommendation for careful perusal and consideration. The article praises Douglass for clear arguments and plain facts during trying times.
In a compact retrospective the column reports John Anderson & Co. resuming banking in St. Louis, praises depositors’ relief, and notes Randolph’s appointment as arsenal superintendent. It discusses Congress's power to tax bank notes and defend a uniform currency, then reports Locofoco officials removing County Poorhouse Physician Dr Reily and replacing him with Dr Town at higher pay.
The report shows exports for the year ending June 30th at 279 million dollars. Cotton led with 131,575,659, followed by wheat and flour at 48,300,000, tobacco 20,000,000, corn and corn meal 6,000,000, and rice 2,435,009. The remainder consists mainly of manufactured goods and sea and forest products.
A Central America survivor recalls memory surfacing while adrift at sea. He describes hearing his mother ask if he ate his sister's grapes, a deed he confessed decades earlier, triggering guilt and a sense of fate as cold numbness set in.
As the corporation is revived, officials express hope that pedestrian travel will become more practical and widespread. The remark suggests renewed focus on urban mobility and accessible walking options for residents.
A lodge resolves to mourn the death of Seth H. Cruse age thirty five, notes his qualities as brother and friend, extends sympathies to relatives, and orders mourning badges for thirty days. A copy is sent to the Washington Weekly Telegraph for publication, dated December 11 1857.
A Christian Advocate account details a visit to Dr Ayer’s aboratory in Lowell. It describes the chemist’s extraction of essence from tar and plant substances and claims his pineapple and strawberry essences surpass natural flavors. It notes oil of wintergreen as purer than plant sources via chemical synthesis.
A reflective line urges restraint in sharing happiness and kindness, recommending conserving smiles and thoughts for family and home rather than spreading them widely. The phrase frames generosity as a personal, measured act rather than a public display.
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