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Newspaper
Washington Telegraph
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1859
Page
2
The undersigned Thomas W. Miller declares his candidacy for County Clerk in the upcoming October election. He asks for public support, emphasizes independence from party apparatus, and pledges strict, attentive service to render general satisfaction.
An editorial argues that party spirit can check rulers in free states but harms democratic peace in fully elective systems. It cites Washington and warns against demagogues who stir passions for personal gain, urging individuals to think and act freely without partisan manipulation.
A public admonition on drunkenness condemns the vice as a ruinous force harming intellect, health, and domestic peace. It calls for moral action from citizens and strict enforcement by officers to prevent vice and protect youth from ruin.
The trial of Pulling for the Norton murder has run since Monday. Witness examination ended yesterday and opening arguments began. Prosecution led by R. A. Clements Jr and Maj. Robinson with Judge Niblack. defense by Col. Allen Nat Usher and Wm Jones. The paper plans a fuller summary but lacks complete evidence in hand. A separate note raises a legal question about a slave in a free state and master rights, inviting attorney input.
Since the aurora borealis observers foresee a severe winter, residents are urged to stock up. Mr Raffin offers coal at seven cents per bushel through the bank, while Mr James Cosgrove has arranged a low-rate delivery via his team. Anbie's attorney sought a new trial Thursday, but the court did not grant it.
Reports detail a gang of desperadoes operating between Vincennes Indiana and Lawrenceville Illinois. They counterfeit coin steal horses and are linked to the Green County Regulators efforts to clear the area. Oliver H Poole a noted thief and killer Hu lea and Hargus are named among the caught. The group is tied to broader criminal activity including murder and fraud and may connect to a Green County ring.
An Arkansas Southern Clarion editor, temporarily absent, leaves his wife in editorial control and teases about reopening the slave trade. He jokes his wife has more brains but less brass, and muses about a black editor to match the announcing readers’ expectations.
Circulars posted on shade trees and street corners announce Dr T W Miller as the Democratic candidate for Clerk of Daviess County.
Our friend and fellow townsman H C Hall will commence teaching a class in vocal music at Mahers Jones' new hall on the evening of the 21st at 7 o'clock PM. Go to Hall's singing school.
Barnum offered Rev Mr Spurgeon £2000 a year to lecture in America. Spurgeon replied with a biblical verse, quoting Acts XIII 10 and addressing Barnum. The verse denounces subtile mischief and perverting the Lord's ways.
The writer asks friends to form two or three subscription groups to grow readership. Encourages neighbors to take up the cause and promises to work more faithfully in return, asking for support from readers.
Two train workers from the O M Railroad engaged in a brief fight on a platform. No serious injuries occurred, but a lantern was broken over one man's head during the altercation.
Report notes many listeners believed Umble’s fate would be cleared by the jury, while only a few present heard the full evidence. The crowd anticipated a different outcome than the verdict given.
An advertisement by Peter Honey promotes a sale scheduled for October 8. The notice highlights price reductions and offers on items available at the specified location.
Yesterday the State Prison held 533 convicts, fewer than a week earlier. An additional story mentions a workshop being repurposed, likely to operate as a tobacco factory.
Rochester New York undertakes replacement of sound wooden water pipes after thirty five years of service.
A renewed effort seeks to introduce steam as a propelling power on the James River and Kanawha Canal. The project aims to expand transportation and improve navigation by steam power.
The English engineer Sir Joseph Stephenson receives 225000 pounds for his plan of the Victoria Bridge at Montreal. Milton sells his Paradise Lost for 325 pounds.
A local business firm named Livepoor and Dierich operates in St. Louis. The entry notes its trading name and city, indicating an established business presence in the area.
A discussion of the proposed flag design with stars in a circle on a blue field, the thirteen stripes, and the symbolism of unity, perpetuity, and virtue. The piece links the flag to oppression resistance, equality, vigilance, and covenant among the United Colonies, citing Rev Smith’s Fourth of July discourse and Orpheus inspiration.
The National Intelligencer suggests farmers keep yearly notes on crop quality, acreage, laborers, animals, and valued outputs to ease the next census. It proposes recording family names and ages, land cleared, livestock, and crop yields with values for deputies in fall. The Chicago Tribune reports a young lawyer jailed for stealing ten cents to buy liquor, named Charles F. Simith.
A Newark engineer walking on the St Louis levee loses a gold hunter watch to a quick thief. The robber is halted when the owner’s Newfoundland charges, gripping the thief with tooth and tenacity. The thief yields to the fearless guard dog and is captured.
A fragment praises a source that stirs morality and charity, powering regeneration and comfort for the humble and dying. It imagines an old man, a cottage dweller, and a child affected by its promise, depicting solace and trust across ages.
The famous Chabert known as the Fire King died recently after lung consumption. About thirty five years ago he astonished crowds by cooking beef steaks in a yld hot oven, though he could endure heat he could not withstand cold.
Over fifteen hundred men and firms in Chicago sign a remonstrance against removing Isaac Cook from the office of Postmaster. The petition underscores civic support for Cook amid the controversy.
Special notices praise a town firm for offering dry goods and groceries at top quality. Merchants plan to visit the area soon, urging customers to call on the above named firm for the best stock and reliable service.
The letter urges ironmongers blacksmiths wagon makers to order from T Neave and Sons, noting their reliability and stock of iron steel hardware and related articles. The writer emphasizes the firm’s old established house and trustworthy conduct with no current complaints heard.
The firm announces its card in our paper and invites merchants visiting Cincinnati to stock up on fancy dry goods and woolen hosiery. They present themselves as reliable and accommodating to country merchants and invite calls to verify their claims.
The firm of ae Lave & Bodley at the cor of John and Water Streets Cincinnati Ohio advertises wood working machinery circular saw mills and steam engines. They report a large output and invite visitors to read their advertisement inside the paper for details.
Sue Mr. J Briggs of New Albany Ind engaged in commission business and dealing in foreign and domestic liquors and Kanana Salt His card appears in this paper and he will likely be agreeable to callers and sell at figures as low as any wholesale merchant in Cincinnati or elsewhere.
Visit Louisville for dry goods and shop at Anderson, McLane & Co. where Hiram Dye assists country merchants in a spacious establishment. The firm is praised as a first class business house with attentive staff ready to guide customers through an extensive assortment. See card.
The card notes Geo Blanchard's shop at the southwest corner of Main and Second streets offering a full line of furnishing and clothing goods. It highlights a large stock of Masonic and Odd Fellow regalia, made in superior style, inviting brethren visiting Louisville to call on him.
G. Lichten & Co. are heavy dealers in ready made clothing and one partner is always at hand to address the needs of country dealers. They may be relied on as trustworthy and already have an extensive trade in this county. it is presumed customers will continue to deal with them in the future.
Bay One of the largest and best Boot and Shoe houses in Louisville is kept by W. and D.8 Pratt. Merchants patronized this house long and likely never regret it since they continue to trade with this firm. They may be found at 370 372 Main street Louisville Ky.
E. H. Sabin & Co Evansville Indiana wholesale tobacco and cigar merchants announce broad engagement in cigars and tobacco allowing them to sell at very small profits.
A lengthy notice details execution and sale of property in Daviess County Indiana. It describes numerous described parcels by quartering and section, listing multiple townships ranges and acreages in a complex undivided one fifth share. The document enumerates many land tracts with precise measurements and boundaries as part of the filing.
The notice lists numerous 40 acre parcels in Davis, Pete counties Indiana in sections 1 8 12 14 17 19 23 26 29 30 31 32 35 town 4 range 7 with some 46 acre tracts. Lands are owned by John Love and seized to satisfy an execution in favor of Charles A Warner. If rents fail to cover the debt in seven years the fee simple will be offered to the highest bidder for cash subject to appraisement laws. Sale by B Goodwin S.D. No 28 pr fee 43 OU 4-t.
A coin might be found page reads a house sale listing offering any and every description of lumber and shingles for cash at the seller's residence.
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