06 Oct 1859
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Newspaper
Weekly Times
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1859
Page
1
An aged Sir John dies after a life of wealth and power and a guarded treasure chest beside his bed. The heirs uncover relics from a buried baby son, revealing human love and grief outweighing riches. The poem laments memory, longing, and compassion beyond material wealth.
Two Philadelphia youths who looked alike conspired to marry a country heiress by forging papers and posing as a city druggist. One spent days posing as the suitor, gathering jewels and cash before the ruse collapsed when the country father and police intervened. The criminal fled to the hospital lab where he faced exposure and arrest.
A reflective quote chain contrasts coldness with warmth, suggesting complainers lack real contribution while kind people radiate kindness. A 19th century veneer notes Providence’s compensations and a witty remark from a pretty belle during a gale.
Visitors from Erie county Pa observed a dry well at a farmer’s yard near Boyd's Grove Bureau county. As workers drilled a water hole the bottom struck a spring causing a sudden flare of fire up to fifteen feet high. A girl and two men were burned, flames drove through a wing and scorched woodwork before full extinguishment on Friday morning. Local excitement grew as gas from the reservoir near Muskingum river was linked to a remarkable Illinois flame event.
The Sumpter Watchman reports a devastating tornado in Sumpter District near Col. J. E. Lambert’s plantation, tearing the dwelling, outbuildings, and gin house, scattering cotton like snow, with shingles found miles away. It traced toward Bishopville, injuring residents and toppling chimneys amid a punctuated, fierce passage.
A garbled excerpt shows Dr Johnson addressed by Mr Piozzi with phrases about God and grace. The fragment includes unclear words and punctuation, making the speaker and context obscure. The text resembles a historical quotation but lacks coherent meaning.
A fire destroyed the brick stable owned by Maj oriz for the Circus Company, a second time in 12 to 16 months. About 4 to 7 a.m. rain aided efforts but hay and stock perished, with twelve horses suffocated and the elephant escaping unharmed. Losses include Mr Shortz insured for 1500 dollars and the circus stock uninsured, with updates on care for injured riders and animals.
In Worcester a storekeeper dunned a lady for eighty seven cents and vowed to bill her on every pass. The woman went to a whip dealer, obtained a rawhide, returned and whipped the merchant at his store, threatening to repeat the punishment each time he pressed for payment.
The report describes Vesuvius erupting with patches of fire in all directions. Professor Palmieri explains the process as fire traveling through natural conduits in walls, bursting through at several points, and overflowing. Each blaze does not imply a new opening but a rupture along existing channels.
Mr Fawxes and his partner Mr Dickinson travel via Lancaster to New York for the steam plow exhibit before the American Institute. From there they head to Richmond and then to Illinois to plow for the Central Railroad Company, with plans to build two plows in Chicago shops this winter.
On Sunday evening smoke alarms rose over the First Presbyterian Church as tiny fires appeared near the tower and nearby buildings, including the new Court House, causing a momentary blaze of concern before investigators determined the source was numerous small fires rising from the area rather than a structure blaze.
An exchange between Kirkwood and Dodge in Mills County ends with Dodge tearing off his coat and challenging a fight. Kirkwood remains calm, smiling at the belligerent ex Spanish minister, and avoids violence. General pulls off his coat, sparking debate on conduct amid political appointment chatter.
Kansas moves toward a potential state governor as acting Governor Watch proclaims election returns go to the Territory Governor rather than the Constitutional Convention president. The Republican Central Committee urges supporters to obtain copies of the real law officers to receive returns, guarding against technicalities that could thwart Kansas admission as a new state.
Correspondence from Davenport Gazette details the death of a around sixteen year old enslaved girl who died after severe abuse by Mrs. Wash and an Irish servant. The body showed extensive wounds and bruises, with the crime allegedly directed by Mrs. Wash. Though fled suspects, prospects of conviction seem slim amid Wealthy Mr Wash’s influence. The report notes differing origin claims for Mrs. Wash and predicts possible murder charges in Missouri.
A Milwaukee to Lacrosse express train struck a torn track near Midland Station after rails were removed by farmers seeking revenge for cattle losses. The wreck crushed baggage man Willis Moeely, maiming him severely. doctors attended him and a $1,000 reward was offered for the culprits.
A French author says a copper sulfate solution applied to pears apples and other fruit during the season when the fruit sets can enlarge fruit. Apply three or four times after sunset, with repeats before maturation. Copper sulfate iron sulfate aids absorption and iron sulfate has been used against black knot in plum trees after knot removal by incision.
A Savannah reader describes a large Florida lemon grown in Enterprise. The fruit weighs four pounds, with a shortest circumference of eight and a quarter inches and a longest measurement of twenty one and three eighths inches. The note asks readers to verify details locally.
The Liverproof timer age asserts the United States offers the most promising prospects for emigrants with an active movement anticipated for months. Latest statistics show a drop in Irish emigration while English and Scottish numbers rise, according to the Chicago Journal.
In Keie County New York Mes Bowerts and her four daughters perform all work on a 200 acre farm. The eldest handles the grain while the younger assists with harvest and chores.
Herald reports Capt. Comstock praises the Great Eastern after a visit during construction and trial phases. The ship aims for trials from Portland to Holyhead with a possible New York excursion via Sandy Hook. Directors debate harbor entry and profitability, weighing Portland port runs against a New York service if promising.
The Herald reports from the Powhattan about Chinese reactions to Ambassador Ward. A search party reported danger but then a Chinese official delivered a favorable reply carried by junks with gifts of hogs flour rice and produce. The Chinese commissioner would meet Ward and pilot the ship up eight miles.
Hon F P Stanton urged adoption of the Wyandotte Constitution at a Saturday address and urged a vote on the instrument on the fourth. Indications favor its ratification. Gen Lane campaigns on exempting 100 acres from execution for homesteads. Republicans set a Topeka convention for October 12 to nominate state officers.
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