Polarizing party rhetoric on Buchanan Douglas split and Judge Jupee Hovey
A village editor discusses the rift between Buchanan and Douglas factions of the Democratic Party, noting Lecompton divisions and Indiana and Illinois reactions. It reports Judge Jupee Hovey plans to run as an independent, attacks party cohesion, and critiques Democratic editors while labeling ethics as muddled.
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Douglas
Democratic Party
Buchanan
Tme
Ilinois
Cincinnati
Indiana
Democratic Lecompton
anti-Lecompton Party
Jupee Hovey
Congress
Lecompton
Democrat
Lovey
My Sanutary and National Democracy Principles
The writer proclaims ambitious aims for the paper aligned with National Democracy. Born to Democratic parents, he follows a Democratic education and vows to defend truth, justice, civil and religious liberty against Republicanism and know-nothingism, entering the editor’s role with renewed resolve.
Oliver T. Baird Bee Exchange Plea
A brusque exchange laments that a former colleague linked to “cut throats, hell hounds, hissing vipers” is now criticized for being associated with the “prince of democracy” in what appears to be a political quarrel or correspondence.
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Bee
Baird
D&c
Col Allen May Acord Denounces Democratic Divisions
The piece notes Col May’s efforts to reconcile Democratic factions in the state. It argues that Douglas and Buchanan have no established policy alignment and criticizes the state ticket including a “whisky Democrat” like Judge Perkins. It laments Democratic contradictions and mocks calls to concede to various factions.
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Col
Allen May Acard
Col. May
Douglas
Buchanan
Douglas Democrats
Judge Perkins
May
Trouble in Lawrence county Democrats over packing conventions
Claims of trickery and vote buying surface in Lawrence county as the Sulivan Democrat and another paper clash over Democratic convention practices. Both papers defend their sides, arguing such tactics are common in Democratic conventions elsewhere.
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Lawrence County
Evansville Daily Exchange Welcomed as Neat Paper
The Evansville Daily Enquirer notes the exchange of copies with the Evansville Daily Exchange and compliments its neat presentation and capable management. It remarks the paper’s politics as old fashioned while appreciating the exchange courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville Daity Enxquirer
Mr. Hale
Fourthar July Celebration Urged for Washington
The article urges Washington citizens to prepare a fitting Fourth of July demonstration to honor the nation’s birthday. It expresses hope that locals will organize a parade or event showing pride and remembrance, noting Americans should keep the day sacred.
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Washington
Why the Presbyterian Church Aisles Were Widened
In a letter to the Bee a reader questions the church’s aisle widening and defends the carpet width. The writer accuses the correspondent of insinuations and warns against infringing on the ladies and their beliefs.
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Baird
The
Bee
Presbyterian Church
Advertising in herd times draws big headlines
Advertisers argue that the current period is ideal for business promotion. They state that locals assess who will stay in business and who will not, and that silence misleads rural communities about business viability.
Subscribers urged to pay debt to M E Church
Mr. H Meredith asks subscribers who owe money for the M E Church to remit promptly as creditors demand payment. The appeal stresses immediate response to reduce the indebtedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Meredith
M. E. Church
Government coal scandal blamed by Pocahontas officer
Lieutenant Habersham of the Pocahontas writes to the Philadelphia Ledger alleging government coal shipments were of poor quality. He notes the ship carried 400 bags of coal and a high ash percentage, arguing that bad coal wastes cargo and could cripple a vessel, suggesting officials knew of the issue.
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Habersham
United States
Bam
Choice Bit Found For Sallie Ann In Street
A playful verse to Sallie Ann is printed noting a devoted admirer. The speaker imagines grand gestures from weather to meals to silly actions. The tone is affectionate and humorous, highlighting a personal dedication.
Flood Threatens Prairie Farmlands and Rail Lines
The Wabash river rose rapidly, reaching near its record high as six inches to fifteen feet of water flooded the country opposite Vincennes. Levee efforts failed below town, haystacks floated away, and trestles along the prairie and railroad lines were swept or deemed unsafe. Passengers were ferried across and a wagon bridge near Terre Haute was destroyed.
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Vincennes
Catiinette Prairie
Lower
Praire
Terre Haute Express
Alton Railroad
Terre Haute
Vincennes Daily Gazette
Donkey Race Proposed by Springfield Paper for Fair
The Springfield Republican suggests a humorous donkey race at the upcoming fair. It notes twelve to twenty riders, no backward steps, and a last-to-finish winner, arguing it would cost little and entertain as a novelty alongside the Flora Temple display.
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The
Springfield Republican
Minorca
Kane’s perilous ascent of Tael crater explored by Kane and Baron Lee
Dr. Kane and Baron Lee reach the Tael crater rim and descend five hundred feet into the burning lake to collect specimens despite hostile natives and sulfur fumes. A rope made from bamboo aids the risky descent and ascent with baron’s efforts to rescue. The tale ends with praise for Kane and a warning from priests. In Versailles a supposed abbess dies to reveal the deceased as Countess de Solege de Lange, a man in disguise who swindled papers for fifty years.
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Dr. Kane
Manilla
Pacific
Baron Lee
Prince Metternich
Cassassay
Ile
Kane
Mate Noy
Versailles
Androgyne
Countess de Solege de Lange
Sea Serpent Cavcus Exhibition at 98 Wall Street
A marine monster was shown at 98 Wall Street on Saturday after being caught off Pier No. 1 East River by Jos. Crabry. It measured 94 feet long, one foot in girth, with yellow and black diamond spots, and was kept for stuffing before return to Wall Street. Currah notes similar reptiles seen off Florida coast.
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Wall Street
Jos. Crary
East River
Wail Street
Swindle Alleged in Marble Theft by Hiram Powers
A western editor accuses sculptor Hiram Powers of swindling an unfortunate Greek girl by chisseling away a block of marble, prompting dispute over artistic value and consent in a public dispute.
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Hiram Powers
Abusive Letter Attacks Editor Over Presbyterian Critique
A backwoods correspondent attacks Sir Oliver T. Baird and the Bee editor over Presbyterian Church criticism. The writer mocks intellect and propriety, suggests punishment via public school education, and urges sympathetic ladies to pardon past offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Epitor
Washington
Oliver T. Baird
Presbyterian Church
the Bee
P.M
Astred States Finances for Three Quarters of 1858
The article lists US government receipts and expenditures for the nine months ending June 30 1858 excluding trust funds and funded notes. It gives totals of receipts 61,261,316.16 and expenditures 58,851,807.13 with an excess of expenditures over receipts of 2,311,742.02.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Treasury
Peasant Girl Defends Self in France Robbery Attempt
Melanie Robert, a farm girl near Corbeil France, faced a robber who demanded money with a stick. She snatched the weapon, struck the attacker, knocked him down, and after a thrashing, escorted him to the Commissary of Police for trial.
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Melanie Robert
Corbeil
France
Essonnes
Melanie
Tragic Hunting Misfire Near Indiana Town
A hunting party in Indiana split into several groups when Willis Overton was shot by Wun Fifer who mistook him for a turkey. The ball entered his neck and exited the shoulder, killing the young man who had no immediate family but many friends. Fifer mourns the tragedy and sorrow fills the area.
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Indiana
Willis Overton
Wun Fifer
Fifer
Grayville Herald
Fiery Years in Prison Pardoned After Half Century
A Saxony convict released after at least fifty years in Waldheim prison for joining a brigand band. He received a pardon and returned to Lautersdorf with two hundred thalers earned in jail, in good health.
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Saxony
Waldheim
Lautersdorf
Art of Training Horses Methods and Hazards
A historical excerpt outlines cruel horse training methods including forcing a horse to lie down, using powders to sedate wild animals, and harsh handling. It describes gradual manipulation with straps, powders, and weights to induce submission, pacing, or harness readiness, warning against whipping and stressing humane concerns.
Grave Mystery at Reichenberg: Buried Man Found Alive
Oppelt, a wealthy Austrian manufacturer, died fifteen years ago in Reichenberg. His widow built a cemetery vault for his body. She died recently and her coffin opened the vault to inter her, revealing the husband’s coffin empty and his skeleton seated in a corner. Authorities concluded Oppelt was in a trance at burial and later revived, forcing the coffin open.
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Oppelt
Reichenberg
Austria
M. Oppelt
Georgia Gorn Mines produce rich gold from Little River
The Augusta Constitutionalist reports three nuggets weighing four thousand one hundred fifteen pennyweights from the Columbia Mine on Little River in the county. They are valued at three thousand seven hundred three dollars and fifty cents after eighteen days of work.
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Georcia Gorn
Augusta
Columbia
Little River
Pennsylvania youth confesses horse theft over marriage pressure
A young man in Pennsylvania was recently arrested for stealing a horse. He confessed, saying he faced constant marriage pressure from a woman and believed he could not avoid her demands. He chose the lesser evil between marriage and prison.
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Pennsylvania
Special notices on toothache remedies and medical ads
Best Remedy For Tooruaane a drop or two of Bragg's Arctic Liniment relieves toothache rapidly by reaching the nerve. Swelling subsides after one or two applications. Bragg's Arctic Liniment is available at respectable drug stores. Dr J C Ayer visits Cincinnati to study remedies. Roback's Scandinavian Blood Pills claim to strengthen and purify blood, with Blood Purifier as an auxiliary, advertised June 8 10.
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Bragg
J. C Ayer
New England
Burnet House
Cincinnati
Ohio
West
Roback
Ague Balsam Promoted Across Union Markets
An extended sale promotes Dr Maxxis Ague Balsam as a genuine cure for chills fever and ague amid strong endorsements from physicians and public notices. It highlights its limited scope unlike broad cure-alls and urges trials for complete relief. The piece also plugs Wood's Hair Restorative and several other patent medicines with cautions about imitations and official depot locations.
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Maxx
Union
Courton
Professor Wood
St. Louis
New York
United States
Canada
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