German Republican paper started in Galena by Wittemberg
A German Republican paper began in Galena under Chas. T. Wittemberg. A local celebrate fruit report notes a giant muskmelon. Wheat transport to Chicago at 10 cents per bushel and four at 30 cents per barrel. Frost near the city threatens corn. Plums from Judge King praised. Three hundred person turnout outlined for Dubuque Western Railroad directors elected on the 1st.
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Galena
Chas. T. Wittemberg
The
Illinois Central Railroad
Chicago
Republican convention adjourns in Dubuque County
The Republican Convention of Dubuque County met at the Court House today and adjourned to meet Wednesday the 21st inst at 2 PM.
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Coxvenrox
Dubuque County
Mondaey
Coffee Extracting Invention From Bowen & Co.
A quirky note describes an institution fashioned to extract all the kindly juices of coffee quickly, preserving aroma and flavor. It praises the device as sturdy and decorative, suitable for family use, and Bowen & Co. at No. 85 Main Street offers it for sale.
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Dubuque
Delaware Seedling Grapes Impress Iowa Judge
Judge King showcased a Delaware grape specimen received from George W. Campbell of Delaware Ohio. The fruit is praised as sweet and beautiful with rich flavor, ripening mid August in Iowa, and Campbell’s origin unknown. King plans a third trial, asserting it may surpass Iowa’s current varieties.
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Quarls
King
George W. Campbell
Delaware
Ohio
Iowa
Campbell
Joige King
Echoes from Pike’s Peak Mines and Denver Growth
Letter from Mr. Barns describes travel hardships to Pike’s Peak region, arrival at Denver and Auraria, growth of doors and population, limited farming east of the Rockies, and advice on routes and land prospects near the mining districts.
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Barns’ Lurran
Dubuque
Pike’s Peak
Denver
Platte
Rocky Mountains
Kansas
Arkansas River
Auraria
Leavenworth
Missouri
Convict Letter Opening Case Involves Deputy Sheriff
On Wednesday last, action was brought before the Assistant U.S. District Attorney in Boston against Essex D. Kinard, deputy sheriff, for opening a letter addressed to Harry T. Saumpsas, a jail convict. The case was sent to the Grand Jury for investigation.
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Orgsixc
Letress
Wed‘nesday
U.S. District Attorney
Boston
Esex D. Kinsart
Hany T. Saumpsas
Grand Jury
Wisconsin Republicans nominate Baxpat t for governor at Madison convention
The Wisconsin State Republican Convention in Madison on the 31st alt. nominated Alexander Baxpat t for re election as governor on the first ballot with Randall 118, Schurz 48, Hartwell 21, Harvey 2. Schurz was later named lieutenant governor candidate. Schurz was the party choice in the previous gubernatorial race but fell short by a few votes. He is regarded as a leading speaker in the state, and his current prospects are viewed as strong by supporters.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Alexandr Baxpatt
Randall
Schurz
Hartwell
Harvey
Can. Schurz
Scuunz
Rail expansion in the United States in the 1850s
The Railway Annual reports 28 000 miles of completed rails and 16 000 miles planned needing 400 million dollars. From 1850 to 1859 Union rail mileage rose from 7 355 to 27 944 miles. New England gains 62.74 percent, eight western states 1 201.41 percent. populations rose 16.12 percent and 46.22 percent respectively.
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Railway Annual
United States
The
Union
New England
Minister Jones Praised by Panama Chronicle
The Panama correspondent to the Times lauds United States Minister to Bogota George Wallace Jones. He notes Jones's gentlemanly form, geniality, and social success with Bogotanas, including dinners and balls. The piece credits his appointment as a few good acts of Buchanan's administration and links it to a Times letter praising Jones.
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Joxzs
Panama
New York Times
United States
Bogota
Geo
Wallace Joxzs
Ile
Jones
Buchanan
Cos Denounces School Law as Republican Cost Shot
The Democratic candidate C. C. Cos argued against the current School Law, calling it costly and partisan. He cited Des Moines Citizen rebuttals and outlined figures showing annual savings under the new system and shifts in fund handling from the Old Law. The article contrasts superintendent duties with fund commissioners and notes legislative support for the bill.
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C. C. Cos
Supreme Court
Des Moines
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
Board of Presidents
Tate
Vanpever and Samuels Tour Iowa Debates on Expenditures
Messrs Vanpever attp Lancers spoke in Cedar Falls and Waterloo on Monday and mentioned in Clarks ville and Waverly. They debated National and State expenditures and non intervention with Vandever making the strongest anti doctrine argument. Samuels offered eloquence and humor, pleasing both parties as they toured the county sharing ideas.
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Messrs. Vanpever
Black Hawk County
St. Charles
Waterloo
Vandever
Samuels
Mr. Samuels
Mr. Vandever
Vaxpever Speech Praised by St Charles Intelligencer
The St Charles Intelligencer lauds Mr Vaxpever for a calm, persuasive speech amid interruptions by Samus and Sancexa. It notes strong audience support, Democratic struggles, and a Republican triumph narrative. Lancess and Waxpever spoke at Marion and Anamosa. Cascade was canceled due to travel issues.
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Vaxpeves
St. Cuamtes
St. Charles
Sancexa
Waxpever
Republi
Ae ii Ee
Lee
Ail
Deak
Imeel
Lancess
Marion
Anamosa
Cascade
New York City Mayor Candidate Talks Stir Debate
New York Herald reporter Jauis Gonpow Ban is discussed as the Democratic choice while Henay J. Rarxon of the Times is named for the Opposition. The Tribune urges Bennett’s nomination amid city political maneuvering. Texas counties report Houston leading for governor with about twelve thousand margin against Ruxnell8.
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New York City
Jauis Gonpow Bannert
New York Herald
Henay J. Rarxon
The
Times
New York
Tribune
Bennett
Texas
Houston
Nebraska seeks to form state government in south region
Inhabitants of Southern Nebraska push to organize a State Government and have won the Governor's support for a special legislative session. They plan to pursue admission at the next Congress session.
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Nebraska
Congress
Hop picking to begin in Otsego counties this week
The Utica Telegraph reports hop picking starts this week across Otsego Oneida Herkimer and Schoharie counties. In Madison county the crop is reported light with dealers offering contracts at thirteen to fourteen cents per pound.
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Utica Telegraph
Otsego
Oneida
Herkimer
Schoharie
Madison County
Wisconsin Republican lieutenant governor nominee withdraws
Can Schurz declines the Republican nomination for Lieut Governor of Wisconsin stating no ambition beyond private ranks and readiness to fight in the great contest of 1860.
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Wisconsin
Can. Schurz
Annual Exhibition Opens in Freeport Next Monday
Scuivois Strate Fare reports that the Annual Exhibition will begin in Freeport on Monday with ample visitor accommodations. Transport to and from Freeport is cheap and good, and attendance is expected to be very large.
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Scuivois Strate
Freeport
Wonderfully Gifted Youth in Alton Courier Report
The Alton Courier notes a local young man who can instantly name the weekday for any date and compute the exact minutes or seconds in any span, past or future. He performs this feat without understanding the method behind his calculations.
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Maraemarica
Propiay
Alton
Democrat leaders avoid stump talks in Floyd Center
The Mississippi Valley Register claims Democratic speakers invite opponents to debate while Moses Conger Eng. a Floyd Center Democrat and state senate candidate says the statement is false. He and fellow Democrats prefer the gopher style of electioneering.
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Mississippi Valley Register
Moses Conger
Floyd Center
Judiciary
Attempted Murders on Ohio and Mississippi Railroad Foiled
Detectives exposed a plot to derail a nine o clock express near Vincennes with a plan to plunder and kill passengers. One conspirator was arrested after a dramatic stop and confrontation near a bridge. Conductor Mile and officers secured the suspect as 150 to 200 passengers urged swift justice while law enforcement pursued the remaining gang members.
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Murper
Ohio and Mississippi
St. Louis
2D Inst
Vincennes
Mile
Friends of Law and Order
Telegraph Line to the Pacific Progress and Losses
Telegraph progress reaches Atchison Missouri with westward push unfinished due to funding gaps. California wires span the Sierras toward Carson Valley and Salt Lake City. Obituary notes Dr Jones Simpson, former editor of the Tascarawas Advocate, died near Pana Illinois on the 7th.
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Pacific
Atchison, Mo
California
Sierras
Carson Vally
Salt Lake City
Dr. Jones Sinpsox
Tascsrawas Advocate
Pana
Til
Plan for a Pioneer Route to Fort Laramie via Niobrara Valley
The article argues a national railroad line from Sioux City to Fort Laramie along the Niobrara valley offers saving time and cost. It estimates a 350 mile Iowa to Fort Laramie link at about three million dollars, with light roadbed, H rail, few bridges, and a 15 mph average. It predicts vast Western settlement and enormous profits for the first company pushing such a line.
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Dubuque and Pacific
Niobrara Valley
Chicago
Fort Larmie
Platte Valley
Iowa
Sioux City
Niobrara
Missouri
Little Bar River
Middle Fork
New York Central
Missouri River
Fort Laramie
Dubuque
Friends of the
Pacific Road
Rocky Mountains
Platte
Yellow Stone
Uiat
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M. D. Bistle
J.C. Higginson
Richard Edwards
Alden
Hardin County
Woodbury
Iowa River
Towa Falla
Dubuque Western Railroad Co
Mnet
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C. H. Wright
J. H. Shearer
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Alexander
A. G. & C.G. Haines
Towa
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Dusleth
Alexander Cale
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School ‘Law
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