Nightingale Charter at Dubuque questioned under new Constitution
Justice B. W. Poor argues that the 1856 57 Nightingale Charter for Dubuque is not in force after Iowa’s new Constitution. He contends the saving clause does not preserve the city’s City Court and that the court has no legal existence under the current charter framework.
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Dubuque
B. W.pons
Dubuqué
General Assembly
Pebnnest
Iowa
City of
of Court of
Cas
Municipal Corporation
Legislaaare
Anc
Cot
Boutague
Teren
Balloon voyage ends with dramatic landing in New York woods
The Atlantic balloon voyage by Wise and companions ends amid a fierce gale near Henderson New York. After dumping ballast and gear, the craft crashes into a tree but all crew survive. They plan to rebuild the vessel for a further demonstration. Branwix Hall Albany N Y July 3 1850.
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New York
Rochester
Atlantic
la Mountain
Mr. Hyde
Providence
Ontario
Broadway
Weill
Hamta
la- Mountain
Sea Mountain
Young America
Belog
America
Davies
le Muuatein
Whitney
Branwix Hall
Albany
Indiana Wheat Harvest Prospects Across Counties
Reports from Delaware, Rush, Jennings, Switzerland, Shelby, Lawrence, Wabash and Hendricks indicate yields likely above average in southern Indiana while Marshall shows about half a crop in northern counties. Decatur Republican notes wheat cut and looking better with larger heads. Corydon Argus cites Harris County wheat much larger than usual. Warren Republican says harvest mostly over this week with improving yields. Liberty Herald reports thicker straw but larger better filled heads.
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Delaware
Rush
Jennings
Switzerland
Shelby
Lawrence
Wabash
Hendricks
Marshall
Indiana
Decatur Republican
Gibson County
Corydon Argus
Harrigan County
Angus
Harrison
Warren Republican
Liberty (Union Co.) ‘Herald
Navigation of Red River of the North Afloat on the Anson Northrup
A St Paul Minnesotian account reports the Anson Northrup voyage from Breckinridge to Fort Garry and back, noting swift daylight travel, wood-supply issues, and128 cheerful welcome at Selkirk settlement. It highlights British and Hudson Bay Company support, and forecasts more goods for Red River settlements. Proverb lore from George Dawson about loons and fishing adds rural color.
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James Rose
Red ‘River
Pembina
Northrup
Fort Garry
Breckinridge
Fort Carry
Red River Settlement
Friends of Progress and Civilization
Will
Fort Gerry
Fort Abercrombie
Selkirk
Northrop
Anson Northrup
Hudson’s Bay Company
Mr. Boss
Toronto Cenar
Toronto Globe
Red River
America
Ans
Hudson Bay Company
Governor Wrights Purchase of Humboldt Collection
It is believed that Humboldt’s books papers and specimens will pass to American Minister Mr Wright and be brought to the United States. The valued collection, left to his valet, may be bought for about thirty five thousand dollars by or for American institutions. The Rochester University Neander Library precedent is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Wright
Sr. Wright
Prussia
Rochester University
Neander
King of
Pressia
Phil. Ledger
Western Wisconsin mail routes cut under Holt system
The Grant County Herald condemns the biweekly mail service suspension from Platteville to Prairie du Chien as a result of the Postmaster General Holt chiseling scheme. The paper denounces the abridgement and the perceived neglect of public needs in the region.
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Wisconsin
Holt
Grant County
Platville
Prairie du Chien
The
Herald
Portrait on a Bank Note Sparks Hypothetical Quest
A man obsessed with a bank note portrait of a woman writes to a bank cashier asking if the likeness is real or a mere image. The cashier responds with an elaborate tale suggesting the woman saved children in a New York schoolhouse disaster and later posed for a Brady photo, while hinting at possible marriage and mothering four children.
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New York
Brady
Kamechatka
Galena
Sreen
Tuene
Vinegar Hill
Jo-Davies County
Ill
Galena Courier
Tuenovavs Goxs
Pink
Charleston Courier
de Reviere
Europe
Robert Baker
Anna Groomer
Clay County
Indiana
Chicago Times
Douglas
Botts
Gov. Wiese
Lennchburg
Dic
Cars
Tas Fastoures
Mianrestion
Fossa
New Orleane
New Orleans
Chay
Falter
Walter
Mixed Reads from Albany Journal and Northern Notices
Disjointed clippings report political chatter and local events. Mentions Francis Wayland as American Peace Society president, railroad repairs near Chicago, a rumored Sumner marriage, a Kansas hurricane, Galena reward, and varied anecdotes about individuals and ventures.
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Mirra Qacé
Cory
Chippewa
Niagara Falls
Albany Journal
Francis Wayland
D. C
American Peace Society
William Jay
Michigan Southern Railroad
Chicago
Toledo
Charles Sumner
Paris
Thayer
Granger
John E. Thayer
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B. W. Poor
St. Louis
Red Ringe
Bernei
St. Paul Minnésotian
George Dawson
Wilderness
Albany Eeeaing Journal
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