Nations at War and the Path to Peace in 1860
A 1859 editorial argues that war harms all, urges intelligence and prosperity as peace barriers, and predicts domestic political dangers in 1860. It discusses rulers provoking war, popular dissent, and the potential impact of European conflicts on the United States.
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Europe
United States
Austria
Italy
Louis
Napoleon
Rocky
DY Umlad
Ilyun
Mons. Letort
Herr Trexler
Mons
Moffit
Big
Gimino
Motley. Brotiers
He & J. Bordean
Rivers Family
G. Derious
Gerat Pare-Penyin
Mons. Paulo
India
C. Rivers
Havelock
B. Runnells
Richard Rivers
Geis
Fairy Land
Legion of Comics
Messrs
Fosther
Nicolo
Bolino
Rivecs
Dan
Rockwell
Wasil
Eddy
Mile
Camille
Flying Sylph
Bury
Mlle
Maris
Dupitdr
Woods
Thres
Miles
Marguerlte
Annette
Inez
Bliet
Learit
Francoers
Jaromi
Antoint
Wibe
Bynox
Mazeppa
Widd
Tartarye Cwarkesters
Horgy Thana Bolt
Ice Cream Festival at Maher and Jones Hall
The Presbyterian Church ladies hosted an ice cream festival Wednesday evening at their new hall. A large crowd attended despite short notice, with praise for the ladies’ taste and warmth. Special thanks go to Mrs. Roddick Cruse Sue Eliott Miss Sarah Roddick for their help. The event is praised as the best conducted festival in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roddick
Cruse
Sue Eliott
Sarah Roddick
Ericsson
Atlas
Defrees
New York
Sentinel
Ladies Supper for Church Debt at Maher and Jones Hall
The ladies of the M E Church announce a supper on the evening of the 2nd at Maher and Jones new hall on Main Street. Proceeds go toward liquidating a church debt. Attendees are urged to support a creditable, well organized event with a crowded house expected.
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M. E
Maher & Jones
New Hall
Main Street
Stabbing Affray Between Local Youths Ends in Bond
Last Friday night George Boswell and William Milholland fought after Milholland grabbed Boswell by the throat. Milholland was stabbed under the left ribcage in the scuffle. Boswell was tried before Justice Merridith and bound over $390 to await the circuit court. Milholland is recovering and expected to be active soon. The boys were described as youths and the motive cited as a romance with a girl referred to as Faire Ladye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Boswell
Milholland
Boswell
Merridith
Greeley Foresees Shifting Fortunes in Rocky Mountain Mining
In a Denver City letter Mr. Greeley compares mining to fishing and hunting, noting rich rewards for a few and costs to many. He predicts repeated fortunes and misfortunes as reports swing between humbug and gold, insisting that progress will gradually reveal greater mining opportunities and treasures in the Rocky Mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley
Denver City
Missouri
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountains
Pictorial edition of Webster's Dictionary praised
Notices from Christian Mirror N Y Tribune and Boston Past hail a new pictorial Webster's Unabridged Dictionary edition. It will include about 1500 to 1750 pages 9000 to 10000 new words and 1500 to 15000 illustrations with a table of synonyms by Prof Goodrich. The Merriam publishers are praised for American art typography and language.
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Christian Mirror
Eyren.uiczner
Webster
Goodrich
N. Y. Tribune
Messrs. Merriam
Boston
Scene in Court Highlights Courtroom Fracas in Memphis
In Memphis Criminal Court Judge Mc Kiernan faces a clash with defense counsel E M Yerger over cross examination of a murder suspect Matthew McDowell. Yerger resists, is jailed for an hour then longer, as other lawyers are fined amid the day’s adjournment.
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Memphis
Yerger
Yal
General Sale
Juge ‘King
Billiards at South Boston Insane Asylum
At the South Boston Insane Asylum a billiard table was introduced to amuse patients. Directors note the game calms flighty and turbulent dispositions, guiding unstable minds toward focus and sympathy. Several players show admirable skill, with one thought to rival Phelan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Boston Insane Asylum
Phelan
Different Kinds of Rapping at Spiritualism Letters
Judge Edmonds discusses phenomena of modern spiritualism noting varied manifestations across individuals. The piece shares anecdotal examples including a wife’s gentle nature, a bearded ball in Chicago, and a Dutch farmer’s view on religious paths, illustrating human diversity in belief and behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Edmonds
Ieaape
Hai
Isaac T. Hopper
Chicago
Anecdotes and Inventions From Newark and Ohio Newsroom
At a Newark New Jersey gathering Gov Dries recounts a Washington Delaware crossing anecdote showing a note unread in Rab’s pocket after his mortally wounded capture. The piece also notes Ericsson caloric engine trials and a Cleveland satire suit alleging official influence failed to boost circulation and government printing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
New Jersey
Dries
Washington
Delaware
Trenton
Rab
Rahl
Ohio
Cleveland
Deviscrat
Buchanan
Plaindealer
Reverie Notes on Loons and Miscellany Observations
Notes from a periodical column exploring loon lore, behavior, and coastal impressions. It weaves natural history with literary quips and short anecdotes about rivers, birds, and a mix of contemporary curiosities.
Quotation on Creditors and Debtors by Franklin
A short quoted remark notes that creditors possess better memories than debtors and act as a superstitious sect attentive to set days and times. The aphorism reflects Franklin's wry view on debt collection and human behavior.
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Franklin
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J.B. Legg
Geo. Rafpan
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Legg & Co
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Ing Post
Pialavel Rua
Alison Coustock
Gen
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Loogodies
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Enth Street
Pries
Elizabeth Ayers
James
Phys Tian & Urreon
Jones’ Drug
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O. Me ‘van Pred
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van Trees
Ballow
Ballon
Cha General Black St Reese
Walnut ‘Street
Ind
Danie
Justice OF the
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B. Graham
Geo. A. Dyer
Thej Hall
Rich
W. Burton
Washngton
Turner
Glover
Satan
LAW
Washington, Ind
W.S. Turner
Ohio and Mississippi
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Henrietta “Cassidy
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Torner
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Telenbete
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