Republican Platform Demands Faithful Adherence to Union
The platform defends equal rights and federal preservation of the Union, condemns treason and disunion threats, and urges states to retain domestic sovereignty. It calls for rapid anti slavery actions, supports Kansas Nebraska policies, and demands river and harbor improvements plus Pacific railroad construction. It invites all citizens who agree with core principles to cooperate.
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United States
Natien
Tates
Dieumon
Dieuiun
Hansis
Pedviadeuverienent
Martin
Congress
Kkyosas
Nebraska
Ertitepes
Kansas
House of Representatives
Gabes
Actaed
National Republican Party
Pacific Ocean
When I Came Back from Sea and Wolves in Canada
A first person reminiscence recounts a sea voyage to Nantucket and marriage plans with Maggie Gray, then a perilous return during which the narrator faces wolf packs, gunfire and a dramatic brush with the forest’s predators, including close encounters with black wolves in Muskoka country and nearby wilderness hunts.
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Nantucket Bay
Maggie Gray
Stenitor
Uppoo
Ain
Jae
Nimrod
Trates
Lhasa
Daley
Pierre Itabois
Muskoka
Perre
Pierre
Oaley
Pierre O
Pierta
Osi
Rochester
Peak
Dane County
The Generous Boy dies saving a shipmate
A fourteen year old, William W, son of a London merchant, goes to sea for China in 1845. He replaces a younger boy at the topmast during a storm, risking his life to save another. He falls into the seas and perishes, hailed as dying in a noble action. Harvests loom in Genesee County New York as winter barley begins. William H. Carrell, Memphis postmaster, removed for staying in the Douglas convention at Baltimore.
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William W
London
China
William
Straits of
Sunda
Catiaf
William H. Carrell
Memphis
Baltimore
Wolf Encounters and Mohawk Camp Tale From bygone days
A Porter's Spirit of the Times correspondent recalls a fur trade venture among Mohawks near Sturgeon Lake. He details a wolf ambush while camping on a moonlit night and reflects on Mohawk hunters’ skill versus white riflemen, then recounts visiting a fierce camp and returning with furs and a bear skin.
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Porter
Spirit
the Times
Iuway
Leo
Lake
Sturgeon Lake
Stony Lake
Islan
Close of Congress Adjourns Amid Democratic Opposition
The Chicago Journal reports Congress has adjourned and failed to pass key measures. It cites Democratic obstruction in the Senate and House on railroad, polygamy, Kansas statehood, western navigation, and homestead reform, while exposing administration corruption and urging a trustworthy presidency.
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Chicago Journal
Congress
House
Senate
Democratic
Pacific Railroad
Buchanan
Utah
Denoc- Tracy
Kansas
Douglas
Washington
Democratic Party
The First Lesson in Gambling
ABridgeport scene shows boys drawn to gambling behind fair tents where rings are tossed for cents. A fair-faced boy wins and is challenged to return the money, learning the ethical turn by a passerby who urges him to undo the act and repay six cents. The boy returns the money, bows, and joins his friends, an example of an honest youth.
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Cotact
Barell
Muskoks
Porcupine Lake
Black River
Bret
Bridgeport
Phore
Ling
Tie
Grace Darling of Fairweather Island Rescues Stranded Sailors
Miss Moore, daughter of the lighthouse keeper at Fairweather Island near Bridgeport, braved darkness to launch the lighthouse boat and rescue two men, Geo Penfield and Harry Shields, clinging to a capsized sailboat in the sound. Her courage and leadership shone as she commanded the men and kept watch through the night. The report notes the keeper’s ill health and her role in managing the light and rescues.
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New
Mayon Register
Miss Moore
Fairweather Island
Bridgeport
Geo, Penfield
Harry Shields
Black Rock
R. Moore
Sign Language and Motion as Universal Communication
The article discusses whether speech is an inherent human faculty or a learned skill and argues that gesture and sign language likely predate spoken words. It cites deaf mutes, savages, and historical examples from Italy, noting parallels in hand signs, facial expressions, and telegraphic body language across cultures.
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Faron Ie
Shaxspeare
Flucken
Savage
Italy
Europe
Ferdinand
Naples
Webster
Sicily
Debates Over Douglas Nomination and Charleston Split
The Albany editorial notes reveal that Richmond Dagvar and allies admitted Douglas was not meant to be the nominee if Charleston had not seceded. They say a two thirds vote was unlikely and a withdrawal or different candidate would have occurred without secession, underscoring political missteps and shifting loyalties.
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Albany
Charleston
Baltinora
Jeep
New York
Richmond, Dagvar ,& Co
Douglas
Esuca
Baltimore
Ir. Comstock
Argue
Buchanas
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le Ran
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Commonwealth Building
Carrice Yangum
Iuertis
Theo Contracta
Ievil
Waitewater
Walworth Co
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Business Directory
Starin
Ats County Surveyor
Dial Brsaneer
Notay ii
Dias
Neve
Real Beatale
Thas
Dis Flawse
Dremioyt Streets
Whitewater
Walworth
Fayette
Tsele
Poona
Vantec
Bassett Grocery
Davave
John MM. Chrombie
Henily Adkins
Notary
Shiwan Hotel
Pingam
Wie
Sten A Ney Hult Avia Ess
Dewolt & CO
Cp Assungsanide Teada
Ravinead
Krdigx Kellogg
Wiseen
West Corner
Mam Gael
Ushing
Sucetland & Stewart
Conntis
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Day
Mediwimnes
Thomas Dinw
Faetoy
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Commonwealth Pinthings
William Birge
Banos
Thomas Bashett
Grovprias
Ton Dan
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N.S. Murphy
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Noraiy Public
Mtiee
Metropol
StNvel Coates
Waithowater
Montotr House
Woesemite
Aphetor
Sian
Tver
Wittowater
Gowk Jevers
Montague
Motes Polina General Conveyaneer
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Tncewater
T.D. Weeks
Walter W Wild
Condyle
Cyan
Sisita
Charles Horning
Cvtt Rin NY
Salttary
Kate St. Hall
Ce Ritewater
Wisconsin
AML
Y. Herning
Milwaukee
United States Hotel
A. Montgomery
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Tereption
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Ghit O Ponte
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Iwala Ae
Whitewater Jewelry Store
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T. Smith
Joe Whitewater
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Far Iver
William Morgan
Rees
Beth
Nantucket
Tran Hte
Bonty
Amie Bach Tan Sea
Boston
Wolemine
Youk
Genesee County
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Wolf Adventures
Grace Darling
Great Eastern
Newstead
Lord Byron
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