09 Jun 1859
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Newspaper
Weekly Times
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1859
Page
1
A fragmented verse evokes distant thunder and battle, urging riflemen to prepare and reform as a despot questions freeing people. The vivid lines mix warlike calls with chaotic spelling and oblique political imagery. Strong, unnamed voices and historical mood underlie a scene of impending conflict.
The piece recounts Humboldt's illness and death with private and diplomatic notices. It notes royal and family presence, the Prince Regent's visits, and the public sorrow reflected in bulletins and ceremonies. It also includes commentary on country life longing and a Paris crowd reaction to Louis Napoleon's return.
A reader’s glossary of market terms explains a BAL as a buyer who expects stocks to rise and may use any means to push prices up. A BEAL sells stocks short hoping for a fall to buy back cheaper. A conxge occurs when bears cannot deliver shares. The piece mocks speculative slang and notes a quack remedy parcel sent through the mail.
A historical note explains Consols and the English national debt from the 17th to 19th centuries. It traces borrowing, the move from taxation to debt, and how wars and reforms expanded and reduced debt. The piece cites figures in pounds and dollars, discusses interest rates, and mentions recent falls in Consols amid market stress.
The article recollects Wilhelm and Alexander von Humboldt, noting Wilhelm’s affection for the people of Berlin and Humboldt’s liberal political stance. It mentions Humboldt’s birth in 1760 near Berlin, his lifelong health, and his admired place at Charlottenhof in Potsdam, where visitors see his rooms.
A fragmented notice notes the appointment of William Beary Adsens as the new Attorney General for the colony of Hong Kong. The garbled text mentions Lincolnhire and county ties in Oregon, a reader reporter sub-editor editor news, and a general assessment of moderate ability.
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