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Newspaper
Washington Telegraph
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1857
Page
5
A reader questions editor Greene on immigration and class in 1860s Indiana. The piece defends American principles, cites the Vincennes Sun and Evansville caucus rumors, and rebuts claims of egging Judge Lockhart. The letter attacks party politics and voter motives amid immigrant concerns.
A Cleveland gathering by the Rational Compensation Emancipation Society pushes for a plan of emancipation tied to compensation for slaveholders. The group condemns agitation that stirs North South hostility and urges states with domestic mediation to handle their own affairs. The note cites political missteps and criticizes a Washington appointment as postmaster in Brush Valley, Pa., amid broader party tensions.
The Boston Courier confirms Judge Curtis has resigned from the Supreme Court bench citing private affairs. Appointed by Fillmore in 1852 with praise from Daniel Webster, his circuit covered Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Buchanan would pick his successor from the bar in those states with Mr Toucey named to succeed him. The Washington Star notes the resignation was received by the President.
A laborer boring an artesian well for Mr Van Wert in Stryker found a pure diamond about the size of a marble. Competent judges valued it at least a thousand dollars. Van Wert treasures his claim and the lucky finder, a poor honest laborer, feels born to good luck.
A commuter report notes a train ran behind schedule by roughly an hour this morning causing minor delays for passengers. No injuries or service changes are reported.
A detailed critique of currency inflation driven by paper money and wild-cat banks, arguing inflation mirrors real gold production but worsened by banking legerdemain. It links currency expansion to higher prices, reduced exports, and rising imports, calling out Wall Street frauds and political agitators while recalling historical figures and public figures in a retrospective editorial voice.
The article cites former Michigan Governor Ransom as a strong anti slavery advocate. It reports his claim that Congress may prohibit slavery in territories and should not extend into free lands. It also notes Iowa's new constitution narrowly approved and Iowa governor election date moving to October 13 with other states.
Out of fifty nine senators listed, five have already died. Names include Bell of New Hampshire, Clayton of Delaware, Butler of South Carolina, Adams of Mississippi, and Rusk of Texas. Weather remains cloudy.
A local society meeting introduces a satirical new ritual and comical officer titles such as Grand Salamandri Hippopotamus and Grand Brother-in-law proscriptionist. The session includes a mock pledge against Know-Nothings and a jocular argument over replenishing a wishing jug with democratic whiskey. A second note discusses Straight Line Railroad stockholder concerns and urges a public meeting to review assets and future actions.
The New York Courier reports large orders from England for bread stuffs at limited prices. Prices have fallen due to money troubles, with expectations of more active flour and grain exports. The article notes suspensions among shipping merchants and mentions uncertain financial conditions affecting shipments.
A late engineering paper discusses the Atlantis cable incident with Aug 495 and 450 fathoms. Lieut. Brooke U.S.N. attributes the break to conductors snapping while gutta percha stretched. reattachment occurred as the cable settled on the bottom, restoring continuity and proving the wires were broken, not the insulation.
The Missouri gubernatorial race drawn into doubt as Stewart, the Democratic candidate, faced defeat rumors before the election. The Carrollton Democrat denounces his nomination as an outrage and claims party leaders foisted him on supporters, citing his drunkenness and profanity as bringing reproach and long-term harm to the party.
The article argues that sleeping with the head elevated can be dangerous. It states that blood vessels from the heart to the head are affected when the head is higher than the body, especially in feverish illnesses. It recommends keeping the head level with the body to avoid risk.
Donald Mckee a ship builder of Boston has commenced a suit against his brother Captain L Meike for slander. The action names the siblings as parties and seeks redress for alleged defamatory statements.
The American Express office in Madison Wisconsin was robbed on the 8th inst. of money and papers totaling between 12 000 and 15 00. About 4 000 in gold 5 000 in bonds and the rest in mixed currency were taken.
In New Orleans friends of the expedition celebrated six years since General Lopes fell at Havana for Cuban Liberty. The observance was marked in a fitting and proper manner by those loyal to the cause.
The Chamber of Commerce of St. Louis extends an invitation to the President and Vice President to attend the Agricultural Fair. A committee is appointed to extend city hospitality and arrange the visit.
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