Be United or Die for Democracy Says Opponents
A stern anti Democratic tirade argues against uniting behind the party name. It accuses leaders of betraying principles, condemns misrule under Buchanan and ongoing expenditures, and recalls historical Whig remedies as better paths to peace and prosperity. The piece urges voters to question calls for unity and examine the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Polk
James Buchanan
United States
Department of Business
Be United Indeed What Will Modern Democracy Not Do
A stark critique warns that democracy and unity are betrayed by schemes of treachery and reckless legislation. The author laments humiliating results and urges the people to resist calls to unite under a failing system.
Crushing democracy critics in Martin County editorial
The Martin County Democrat editor C S Dobbins defends crushing a bold Judge Hovey criticising democracy. The piece ridicules independence and warns against ambitious judges stinging democracy with adder venom, describing the dove of liberty under threat.
Washington Brass Band Praised by Petersburgh Citizens
The Petersburgh Reporter commends the Washington Brass Band from Daviess County for Thursday’s charming music. The article notes the musicians’ high rank and urges citizens to give hearty encouragement to the ensemble and its members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Brass Band
Petersburgh Reporter
Thorp
Petersburgh
Washington
Daviess County
Maxine Speechzes and the Bee Reporter’s Town Hall
A civic note on Baird of the Bee who is new to public speaking in the county. It claims he delivered a two hour and fifteen minute address to about ten supporters in Banner Township, attributing paper circulation gains to his oratory's influence and casting him as a vigorous opponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxine
Baird
The
Bee
Banner
Petersburgh Masonic Celebration Draws Noted Orator
The Reporter records a brilliant Petersburgh celebration by the Masonic Fraternity with Rev. J. W. Jackson delivering a deep and thrilling oration. Jac is praised as a fine speaker who will captivate any audience and is among the day’s rising popular preachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburgh
J. W. Jackson
Jac
Death of Drmp horse after overheated work by Col. Baird
A dun horse owned by Dr Barton's party was killed after Col O T Baird used it in the day and overheated it. The writer cautions Baird about overexertion and urges care for his health and lungs amid hot days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Barton
Col. O. T. Baird
Mr. Baird
Baird
Loocourts Growth Promised By Telegraph Interest
A new town advancing rapidly with a business air aims to be a key stop on the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad. In less than two years it has grown, though little business existed two years ago. Residents urged to subscribe and patronize the Telegraph, with agent J. D. Woods authorized to collect payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loocourts
Ohio & Mississippi
J. D. Woods
Doves Arza Visit to Martin County Town
Last week we paid a visit to the county seat of Martin County and observed the town’s youths making strong efforts. We met Mr. Ely, publisher of the Demcrat, formerly the Comet, and found him a gentlemanly young man and wish him abundant success.
Martin County Items and Territorial Graft Critique
A brief note announces a regular Martin County reporter will relay important local matters. The speech attacks promotions for murderer George W. Clark, accusing Buchanan officials of rewarding crime and corrupt governance in a disputed territory. The N Y Courier denounces the administration as tolerating felons and murder for political ends.
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Martin County
George W. Clark
Barber
Kansas
Buchanan
Navy
Fort Scott
Bomba
Europe
Financial Record of Early Administrations and Debt
The text notes that Fillmore left twelve million dollars to Franklin Pierce, paid eleven million of public debt in his last year, and Pierce left twenty million to the Buchanan dynasty. It adds that the present administration spent the remaining treasury funds and increased the national debt by forty million dollars.
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Ferravacant
Fillmore
National Treasury
Frank Pierce
Pierce
Buchanan
Economic Hardship in Kansas Markets Suppressed
The Kansas Herald of Freedom laments the financial climate in Kansas. Money-lenders charge 10 to 20 percent per month, with discounts at 2 25 and 30 percent monthly. Core interest and goods security rates run 3 to 5 percent monthly. Business is nearly halted as large sums cannot be liquidated, real estate sells ruinously, and sellers hasten to realize cash to protect credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Herald of Freedom
Times
Kansas
Debate on the American flag and boarding foreign vessels
A Baltimore Clipper opinion argues against a Senate Foreign Relations report claiming a vessel with the American flag cannot be boarded to verify its flag or legitimacy. The piece warns such a doctrine would hinder efforts to curb the African slave trade and naval action against pirates. It urges that the flag should protect lawful activity but not shield illegal traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Jackson
England
France
Baltimore Clipper
Death of John O Connell Opens Hanaper Clerkship Vacancy
By the recent death of Mr John O Connell son of the Irish Liberator a clerkship in the Hanaper office is vacant Within a few days after his demise there were 180 applicants for the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Connell
Hanaper
What Constitutes a Betrothment and Its Grounds
The piece explains betrothment as a careful, reciprocal commitment not based on mere politeness or social courtesies. It warns against misread signals and crowds of imprudent declarations, urging thorough character and suitability checks by both sides and their families before any binding sense of engagement.
Principles of Matrimonial Engagements and Betrothal
The writing outlines when a woman may disclose feelings or decline a proposal and emphasizes duties to inform promptly or preserve secrecy. It defines matrimonial engagement as mutual disclosure leading to a lifelong pledge and insists that a contract be formed for betrothment, otherwise nothing qualifies.
Southern Sympathy for Douglas Stirs Democratic Rift
The Richmond Enquirer condemns the War against Douglass and allies, urges Illinois Democratic unity in a single convention, and warns of heavy responsibility on the South and Administration to end the Lecompton schism and oppose vindictive persecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Enquirer
Douglass
The
Enquirer
Buchanan
Illinois
Lecompton
South
North-west
Oroffer
Music Taste in Italy and America
An American in Rome writes to Dwight's Journal of Music complaining that Italy's musical culture falls short of expectations. He notes many opera houses but poor performance, limited domestic musical cultivation, and fewer pianos and hand organs relative to the population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
America
Rome
Dwight
Journal of Music
Mario
Grisi
United States
Postmaster Mita Replaced Amid Party Tension
Rumor spread last Saturday that our Postmaster Mita was removed. The Sullivan Democrat argues Milam and successor Humphreys are capable Democrats and that the change harms party unity while noting Mitas strong performance and universal satisfaction.
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Cuanez
Mita
Milam
Wm. N. Humphreys
Sullivan Democrat
Douglas
Breadless wife grounds for divorce say Iowa group
An Iowa County Agricultural Society holds that a wife’s inability to bake bread constitutes sufficient cause for divorce, reflecting a play on traditional domestic expectations and local judgment.
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County Agricultural Society of
Iowa
The President’s Salary and Democratic Critics
The speech by Mr. Sherman is cited on federal extravagancy comparing President Buchanan’s bachelor household expenses with those of earlier administrations. Figures show annual costs totaling 56 200 dollars for a bachelor president, plus related upkeep, while warnings of rising revenue demands and borrowing accompany a charge of government corruption and wasted funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Buchanan
Toledo Blade
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Senators Under Fire Over Senate Civility in Washington
The New York Times criticizes Senate decorum stating that the chamber has sunk in civility, with exchanges of insults replacing respectful debate. Names like Toombs Cameron Davis Green and Wilson are cited as examples, noting how “friends” complicate and delay resolutions.
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Senatorra
Mayners
New York Times
Washington
Senate
House
Toombs
Preston King
Benjamin
Davis
Mr. Green
Mr. Cameron
Chandler
Gwin
Wilson
Wisconsin Deadlocks on Capital Punishment Revival
Reports say Wisconsin revived capital punishment but the House failed to repeal the abolition. The story circulating is false as the repeal did not pass.
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Wisconsin
Car brake invention by Madison man emits electric drive
Mr. Carpenter of Madison Wisconsin has developed an electric car brake system. It has been patented in the United States and England and is expected to be a notable advancement.
Public notice praises Wood's Hair Restorative
The Rahway Republicagan notes high ranking Senators and elites endorse Wood's Hair Restorative sold by druggists. It questions U S appropriations to Indian tribes and jokingly suggests using Restorative to cover bare heads rather than rely on scalp treatment.
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Rahway
United States
Advertisers Call Attention to Remedies in Our Columns
The column highlights medical ads for Dr. Easterly's Iodine and Sarsaparilla Gridley's Salt Rheum and Tetter Ointment Dr. Carter's Cough Balsam Dr. Baker's Specific and Dr. Hooper's Female Cordial inviting sick readers to consider the treatments offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Easterly
Gridley
Dr. Carter
Baker
Hooper
Fever and Ague Killer A Curious 1855 Chinese Emperor Letter
A fragment describes Dr Easterly’s Fever and Ague Killer praised by a Chinese emperor figure in a translated 1855 letter. It recounts a gift of pills and tinctures to Chinese officials and soldiers, with embellishments about curing powers and imperial approval.
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Easterly
United, States
J. C. Avst
Lowell
Mass
China
Dr. Axsy
America
Hug-sen-Tsene
Kwangto
Ta-ping-wang
Yang-sen-Tsing
Chiang Lin
Shanghai
Yana-Sevu-Tsixe
Hong Kong
Dr Roback's Blood Pills and Purifier Promoted
An advertisement extols Dr Roback's Blood Pills and Blood Purifier as cures for fever ague dyspepsia liver complaint and rheumatism across the West. It claims the medicines purify and revitalize blood, destroying disease at its source and offering permanent relief. The notice invites readers to consider the ad.
Renowned Remedy Promoted As Modern Medical Miracle
A newspaper notice extols a highly priced remedy as the greatest discovery in modern science. It cites testimonials from reputable sources nationwide and claims rapid public confidence. The ad asserts wide availability through druggists and urges trial with bold assurances. Braan's Anotio Liximent is praised for rheumatic relief and a wide range of ailments.
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Se Avnost Everrsovy
Hearn
Mann
Acur Batsan
Qi-40
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Ax ‘Autocory
C.S. Dobbins
Auhors
Judge Hovey
Dr. Roback
Braan
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