Eloquence and political oratory in a 19th century review
The piece praises John Gough as a dramatic orator with powerful but temporary influence, likening him to historic speakers. It also reports Aerostatic Meetings with Vandever, Samuels, Scott, and Nourse delivering speeches, notes on a New York Academy of Music ball, and mentions aging figures like Dr. Lyman and Mr. Rurey the horse trainer amid social events and tours.
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John
Gough
Sheridan
Warren Hastings
Montalembert
Legislative Assembly
Louis Phillippe
Fox
Aerosticas
Mesers
Mr. Samuels
John Scott
Story County
C. C. Nourse
Oedar
New York Academy of Music
Academy
Uhia
Williams
New York
Lyman
Brainard
Peiledel
Bearsing
Mase
New England
Guilford
New Haven
Pres. Day
Fref
Silliman
First Open Air Republican Meeting in Maryland
The Barat Mills gathering in Montgomery County near Washington D C drew about thirty Republicans and included judges Kilgore and Montgomery Blair. Blair predicted Maryland would go Republican for Lincoln with Baltimore carried, and a second meeting was set for Sandy Springs. Several Bell Douglas and Breckinridge supporters attended as silent onlookers from Montgomery and Minnesota.
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Barat Mills
Montgomery County
Washington, D. C
Frederick Iddins
Montgomery Blair
George N
Iddins
Judge Kilgore
Indiana
Blair
Maryland
Baltimore
Lincoln
Sandy Springs
Bell
Douglas
Breckinridge
Washington City
Messrs. Farnham
Darling
Kellogg
James Bowen
Moore and Dodge
Minnesota
Francis P. Blair
Sulphur Springs
New York Surrenders to Lincoln Faction, Warns Merchants
From the New York Herald the piece laments New York slipping to the Lincoln faction. It accuses Regency agents of soliciting funds from merchants under false pretenses, warns of duplicity, and predicts conservatives will lose influence as the election nears. It likens Regency perfidy to Pennsylvania fraud and urges merchants to withhold alms.
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N. Y
Philadelphia
New York
Pennsylvania Mendicants
Lincoln
Gress Election Frauds In Lockport Allegations Rise
Reports in the Journal claim long running election frauds in Lockport Will County with Democratic judges accused of tampering with ballot boxes. A mailed letter from California alleges the ballot box was unlocked and fake keys used to insert tickets, aiming to cheat voters over several years. Investigations promise merciless exposure and punishment.
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Lockport
Will Co
Locksbean
Iafornia
Port
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Wan Iui
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Amusing incident in a New York dry goods store
A humorous scene unfolds as a well dressed girl stalls a customer at the closing display while a small boy, near the door, is pointed out and identified by a clerk. The busy clerks watch the moment as the girl’s companion dangles near the exit in this light local anecdote.
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New York
Osha
Magnetic Telegraph stamps for free messages in Britain
The Magnetic Telegraph Company of Great Britain issues adhesive stamps for free messages across their network in the United Kingdom. The system mirrors the postage stamp model, allowing a message to be sent after a fixed stamp is affixed, with messages routed to the nearest station and then to their destination. A liberal discount is promised to support the scheme amid campaign efforts and tariff constraints.
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The
Magnetic Telegraph Company of
Great Britain
United
Kingdoe
Public opinion urged restraint before Start trial
Letters to the Dubuque Times defend Geo G Start against reports of an abortion and pregnancy claims in the Miss Alice Larkin murder case Iowa Falls. They insist Start was not charged with manslaughter and deny prior romance, post mortem findings, and poisoning allegations, urging fair evidence and impartial jurors.
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Dubuque
Start
Mr. Starr
Alice
Festus
Larkin
Larkis
Transplanting fruit trees in fall advised
A 1900 Dubuque segment discusses fall transplanting of fruit trees to reduce injury. It recommends burying trees in a long shallow trench before frost, placing them angled, filling with soil, and moistening as needed. North-south trench preferred if possible, with careful timing in spring for set out.
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Dubuque
Secreecy
Pase Stzampoative Den. Drew Hudson River steamer run
The steamer Den. Drew operated on the Hudson from New York to Albany, departing at 7 a.m. from Jay Street. It reached Poughkeepsie in 3 hours 26 minutes, with 3 hours 14 minutes running time, and arrived Albany at 2:20 p.m. covering 160 miles in about 6 hours 60 minutes across time. The average speed for the trip was about 18.1 knots per hour.
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Drew
Hudson River
New York
Albany
Jaydreet
Poughkeepsie
Hudson
How to Enjoy the Springs and Stay at Home
A satirical list from the Southern Literary Messenger proposes humorous home remedies and travel hints to enjoy spa locales. It blends mock instructions for White Sulphur, Old Sweet, Salt Sulphur and other springs, detailing absurd actions like tying brimstone under the nose, blowing bubbles, and bizarre dietary or travel tips, culminating in a collage of comical precautions and misadventures.
Letter on secession and election corruption in the era
A letter from Columbia to the Savannah Republic discusses secession in the event of Lincoln's election and widespread electoral bribery. It recalls bribery at two-day elections, ballot stuffing, and the practice of penning voters. A North Carolinian dies in a Main Street precinct confinement, with inquest and grand jury notes. A Herald traveler from Connecticut cites Spiritualism's social damage and declining morals in common schools and marriages.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Savannah
Ga.) Republic
Lincoln
Ayor
Main Street
Guerd
A Warren
The
Herald
Connecticut
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