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Newspaper
Washington Telegraph
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1857
Page
2
A report from the American Convention in New York describes high enthusiasm and harmony, with Erastus Brooks present to boost Americanism. Resolutions condemn oppression, call for a registry law protecting voters, and favor Bible use in schools, revealing vivid party tensions and strong rhetoric among delegates.
The Pinig reports a widening wave of suspended and discredited banks across the nation. The piece notes recurring suspensions, rising agitation in eastern and western cities, and fear the crisis may persist until only the State Bank can redeem paper. It urges reform to end the free bank system in the state and restore stability.
A poetic meditation on enduring nature and time after bloodshed. The speaker recalls ancient battles and historic cities to affirm that the stars, seasons, and the fires of artistic genius persist through centuries of ruin, affirming divine glory and steadfast spirit.
A German or Hungarian man linked to a local dispute with Thomas Brazell is implicated in a wide poisoning incident near Bruceville Pike County. On Sunday thirty seven people dined at Brazell’s home thirty visiting guests fell ill with violent vomiting while the cook was arrested on suspicion of poisoning.
Rumor spread of a Hartford County Bank being erased by the bank commission, provoking a mob in Janesville. Report claimed the bank doors were broken and vault contents carried off, with officers disappearing. The Janesville Gazette denies any such event.
Washington reports the administration plans strict enforcement as expeditions to invade Nicaragua and Mexico are alleged. Instructions will be sent to marshals and district attorneys to prevent departures for peace-violating campaigns. No proclamation issued yet. Beverly Tucker linked to a $25,000 bid for the Liverpool Consulate.
Simon Sly and his Martin County delegation recount a chaotic Petersburgh bar convention trip. They describe drunken crowds in Petersburgh and Washington, wild celebrations, pranks, bawdy songs, and a sober finish as they return home for the sake of the party.
In New York and New England banks face heavy redemption burdens with 35 000,000 dollars drawn since August. Currency shortages shrink clearings and curb bank circulation, while some banks secure funds through state stocks and interbank arrangements.
Hon O H Smith discusses circumstantial proof to identify a killer in the Burdell case. He cites Mrs Cunningham as scheming widow, the fraudulent marriage claim, and Eckle as the alleged tool, with motive and presence aligning to fix the crime. He notes the court's stance on a forged marriage and calls for accountability. The passage also mentions bond street murder and city fire-hydrant inadequacies in Saint Paul.
The narrator reflects on means of happiness from a traveler’s life. He asserts three truths: a man without money cannot be happy, a man without health cannot be happy, and a man without a wife cannot be happy. Concluding, happiness comes from health, avoiding debt, and marrying.
A speaker warns a daughter not to dwell on marriage as the purpose of life. She argues dignity and happiness decline when that fixation takes hold, invoking a desire to avoid becoming envious and neglectful of present duties. Wiritias Wirt.
The 78 year old Albion landowner is sentenced to be hung on October 23 for firing the county superintendant's house. He accepted the sentence with calm indifference amid a petition for clemency. Nearby Vermont is praised as a model state with no police or museums yet strong family values.
Sept 28 reports from Trengon New Jersey say banks here will keep specie payments. Amount paid out today is about three fourths less than Saturday. Banks express ability to meet all demands with no failures today. Maryland notes from Baukimong mention no money changes. some banks redeeming 8s bills as accommodation. Specie commands a premium of 7 to 10 percent for Baltimore funds. Virginia banks in Ricusonp report continued specie payments and no runs. Stapaton Banks Central and Bank of the Valley have suspended.
Within the past three months the mint in Philadelphia issued a large quantity of new cents. The details include a stated weight around forty point nine zero eight grams per coin.
The piece endorses a Registry Law to bar nonqualifying individuals from voting and to reveal who can be trusted to vote in each ward. It predicts flawless turnout and argues fraud would vanish if ballots reflect informed public sentiment. A New England observer describes Southern Indiana politics as corrupt and rough.
The article warns that light dresses of gauze and cambric can ignite quickly killing actresses like Clara Webster. It urges steps to render fabrics fireproof by soaking in diluted zinc chloride and calls on manufacturers to adopt the method.
A letters page extols Dr Hasnents Electric Oil as a cure for rheumatism deafness piles and various pains. Testimony from G T Swift claims rapid relief for a wife’s womb pain and backache after one bottle. The piece also notes political vote amending in another state and critiques on newspaper editorials.
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