Elkhorn Independent debate on advance pay and laws
The Elkhorn Independent disputes claims about advance pay and credits for subscribers, arguing that a publisher has no right to demand payment in advance in most cases. It clarifies positions on the fugitive slave law, saying it should be obeyed only while lawful, and that unconstitutional laws cease to be valid.
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Weag
Elkhorn
Independent
Plese
Deltyan Messerger
Supreme Court
Mr. Messenger
Indye Leavitt
Us District Court
Ohio
Marshall
U. S
L. S
U. i
Jedeas
Disgraceful row and fire hit LaCrosse scene
A private message from LaCrosse reports Monday’s disturbance at a local hotel where a fight and riot occurred ending with the building and furnishings burned. Citizens formed a vigilance committee of about one hundred men as authorities oppose their next steps. Major Rowntree, once a Whig, is floated as a possible Democratic Governor candidate.
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LaGrosse
Yidonen
Aff
Lacrosse
Mercury
Major Rountree
Grant County
National Democracy
Major Rowntree
Assembly
Banksa Hindoo? Republican Nomination in Question
A quizzical historical note discusses Mr. Banks and his Hinduism charges as he seeks the Republican gubernatorial nomination in Massachusetts. The Worcester Spy and editorials are examined, with debate over party loyalties, Know Nothing accusations, and shifting editorial stances.
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Hayve
Istead
Mustachnaets
Bank
Dark Lantern Party
Drew
The
Spy
Banks
Earle
Errle
Falls of Niagara Caters to Time as Cataract Recedes
An 19th century survey contemplates Niagara Falls gradually retreating from erosion. It estimates current travel distance from the gorge, predicts a possible shift toward Lake Erie over thousands of years, and compares the process to other major rivers and falls such as Minnesota and St Anthony.
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Falls
Niagara
Wake Keio
Wuoratins
Tynorunes
Miegara
Toy
Lake Erie
Lesiles
St. Anthony
Fort Snelling
Alundead
Falls of
Minnesota
Inet
Credit and attribution in news reporting across papers
A Delavan Messenger note argues for proper credit to original articles and sources in reporting. It stresses that writers deserve acknowledgment and that readers seek to know authorship. The piece also condemns slaveholding and calls Republicans to demand abolition nationwide.
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Eo Democrat
Dubor
Thun Vane
Biess Uz
Farners & Mechanics Club Board Meets at SB Newcomb Co
The Farners and Mechanics Club board, chaired by I. L. R. Sheley, met at 1 pm with motions approving last minutes and calling 40 percent of capital stock, amounting to ten dollars per share, due by August 1, 1857. Committees were formed to oversee building, fencing, premiums, and logistics for the Fall Exhibition.
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Farners & Mechanics’ Club
SB. Newcomb & Co
T. &. Bangs Tx
D. W. G. Barcun
UW. A. Smith
Justin Carpenter
Ymechase
Stain
A. Smith
B. Newton
J. Stalin
Sgb. Newcub
TS. Bangs Jr
Fudan Doolittle
Racine
Lile Services Ag
Mesars
Seweorns
Stalin
Mosers
Newcomb
Starlin
Snesting
Minnehaha Falls and St Anthonys Vision Near Minneapolis
A vivid travelogue describes St Anthony and Minneapolis on the Mississippi above the Falls. It praises Minnehaha and the Laughing Waters, notes the region’s university, river power, and future growth, and evokes Longfellow and Hiawatha imagery while urging virtue education and press freedom. It also mentions Madison’s Montpelier sale and a Liberty Township accidental death, plus a Utica asylum fire.
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Syed
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Min- Afinnesta
Warner Gansow
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Boll
Country
Free States
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Wilmot republicanism as governor candidate stance
The text presents David Wilmot as the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania Governor and cites his acceptance letter to the National Republican Convention in Philadelphia on June 1, 1886. It outlines his defense of free white labor, opposition to slavery expansion, and the contention that slavery threatens Northern soil and republican institutions.
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Tle
Wilmot
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J Rutan
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Slavchohling Cvpitalist
Europe
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Sutomim
Steamship America arrives from Europe and Napoleonic tensions rise
Late from Europe reports the steamship America arriving from Liverpool with news to July 4. Revolutionary activity continues in Naples. Breadstall market closes steady while circulars note dull markets and a six pence price drop. Wheat and flour trends soften. pork and bacon nearly steady. The Fox steamer departs for Arctic hunting of Franklin and remains of Sir John. The Great Mastodon launch planned for September with substantial cash value. Diplomatic frictions with Belgium persist as conspiracies surface and a Belgian minister seeks passports amid calls for monarchy under a Belgian prince. Foreign ministers circle the Belgian envoy as rumors spread of multilateral notes to the Sultan.
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America
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Naples
Liverroon
Messrs. McUeary & Co
Portland
Paris
de London
Téxilang
Hse
Napoleon
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Vunsey
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Stratford de Radclife
London Daily News
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Sardinia
Circular from the General Land Office on land claims
The commissioner directs district officers not to allow pre-emption claims based on settlements within four months of receipt of letters, relating to lands withdrawn from markets for Minnesota railroad grants. Also mentions acknowledgment of receipt of the letter and signatures.
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Secretary of the Interior
Minnesota
A. Teldricks
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