Subjects for Issue 16, August 29, 1857


Anti-Bachelor Speech. Article entitled "Gov. Rollins on Bachelors." Gov. Rollins gives speech which attacks his opponent for being a bachelor. 16/1/3.

Atchison. Article entitled "Atchison." Free-State town begins to show its true character. 16/2/2.

Atchison. Article entitled "Free Speech in Atchison." Letter to the Editor about trouble in Atchison between border ruffians and free-state men. 16/2/6.

Business Convention. Untitled article, about the Business Committee voting on free trade and direct taxation. 16/1/7.

Cannon. Article entitled "Territorial Correspondence." Letter to the Editor about a cannon. 16/2/5.

Cannon. Article entitled "The Canon Arrived." A cannon was dug up, brought in, and fired several times. 16/2/2.

Carpenters' and Joiners' Association. Article entitled "Carpenters' and Joiners' Association." A breakdown of what happened at the meeting. of the Carpenters' and Joiners' Association. 16/3/1.

Charges filed. News item about charges that have been brought against Rev. Quigly. 16/1/6.

Congressional Candidate. Parrot, Marcus J. Article entitled "Our Candidate." Reasons that Marcus J. Parrot should be elected delegate to Congress. 16/2/1.

Convention Absence. News item, which announces that the Chindowan's absence at the convention at Grasshopper Falls has made it necessary for them to put forth more "selected matter" in the paper. 16/2/1.

Corrupt Governments. Article entitled "Kanzas and Minnesota." Minnesota and Kanzas territories have problems with their government. 16/1/5.

Cunningham, Mrs. (????). Article entitled "Mrs. Cunningham's history" The history of Mrs. Cunningham. (Everything but her first name). 16/1/6.

County Delegate Convention. Article entitled "County Delegate Convention." The Free-State Committee has issued for a County Delegate Convention. 16/2/2.

Delegate Convention. Article entitled "Mass Convention." A description of the happenings at the Convention at Grasshopper Falls. 16/2/3.

Free-State Platform. Article entitled "Free-State Platform of March 10, 1857." The platform of the Delegate Convention of the Citizens of Kanzas. 16/4/1.

Free-State Platform. Article entitled "Free-State Platform of July 16, 1857." The platform adopted July 16, 1857. 16/4/1.

Grain Harvest. Untitled article which describes a man's account of looking out from the top of a mountain and seeing thousands of people harvesting grain. 16/3/2.

Humor, Brown, George Washington. News item which tells an anecdote about George Washington Brown being a liar. 16/3/1.

Humor, Walker, Gov. News item which tells a joke about Gov. Walker. 16/3/1.

Illinois Farm. Untitled article which gives information about a farm in Illinois. 16/1/6.

Interesting Letters. News item which informs the readers that they may find some interesting letters in their columns. 16/2/1.

Kanzas Delegate Convention. Article entitled "Delegate Convention of the People of Kanzas." A detailed layout of the Convention at Grasshopper Falls. 16/2/4.

Language. Untitled article about estimated number of languages in circulation. 16/1/6.

Late Papers. News item which announces that Mr. Greenleaf has brought the Chindowan some papers. 16/2/1.

Late Papers. News item which gives thanks to the messengers of Richardson's Missouri Express for late papers. 16/2/1.

Leavenworth Candidates. Article entitled "Candidates." A list of candidates running for various offices in Leavenworth. 16/3/2.

Letter, Convention. Untitled article a commentary on a letter about the Convention to be held in Grasshopper Falls. 16/2/5.

Mail Stoppage. Article entitled "A Freak of the Mails." Free-state papers suspiciously stopped arriving during an election. 16/2/2.

Marriage Trick. Article entitled "Married in Spite of Themselves." Governor tricks Young couple into marriage. 16/1/5.

Meeting, Southern Commercial. News item, which informs that a meeting of the Southern Commercial Convention has taken place. 16/3/1.

Missouri Election. Article entitled "Missouri Election." Result of election in Missouri. 16/2/4.

Missouri, Land Purchases. Untitled article which describes how the Free-States are buying up Missouri. 16/3/1.

Missouri, Land Purchases. Untitled article which describes how the Free-States are buying up Missouri. 16/3/1.

New State. Untitled article which describes a plan to take the Indian Territory west of Arkansas, and organize it into a state. 16/3/2.

October Vote. Article entitled "The Chosen Policy." Question of whether or not to vote in the October election. 16/2/1.

Oldest Editor. Untitled article which states that James Pedder may be oldest editor in the Union. 16/1/6.

Paper Request, Robinson, Mr. News item which requested papers from Mr. Robinson of The New Lucy. 16/2/1.

Parkville Railroad. News item which announces a railroad being constructed near Parkville. 16/2/1.

Peabody, Mr. (????). Untitled article about Mr. Peabody receiving more money than he has spent. 16/1/4.

Pennsylvania Bridge. Untitled article which describes a bridge being built in Pennsylvania. 16/3/1.

Pennsylvania Bridge. Untitled article which describes the largest bridge ever being built in Pennsylvania. 16/1/5.

Poem. Poem entitled "Love is Everywhere." Poem about love. 16/1/2.

Polygamy. Untitled article about Major Jack Downing talking with Pres. Buchanan about polygamy. 16/1/7.

Preaching, Baldridge, Rev. B. L. News item giving notice that Rev. B. L. Baldridge will be preaching on Sunday. 16/2/2.

Prison Escape. Article entitled "Haller Escaped." Prisoner Haller escaped from Leavenworth. 16/2/4.

Protestant Conference. Article entitled "The Protestant World in Conference." Protestant leaders to hold conference in Berlin, Prussia. 16/1/4.

Quotes. Article entitled "Things Wise and Otherwise." Collection of sayings and anecdotes. 16/1/7.

Resignation, Wilmot, David. Untitled article which announces that Hon. David Wilmot has resigned his judgeship. 16/3/1.

Ruffians, Atchison. Article entitled "Free Speech in Atchison." Letter to the Editor about trouble in Atchison between border ruffians and free-state men. 16/2/6.

Schuyler, Robert. Article entitled "Robert Schuyler Reported to be Alive and in Saratoga!" Recently deceased Robert Schuyler rumored not to be dead. 16/1/4.

SouthWest Railroads. Article entitled "Interests of Chicago In the South-West Railroads, Commerce, Country, Etc." Letter to the Editor about the South-West being overlooked. 16/2/7.

St. Louis Clothing. Untitled article which solicits people to buy clothing from a store in St. Louis. 16/2/2.

Story, Marcy, Gov. Article entitled "Gov. Marcy and the Hon. Salem Towne." Hon. Salem Towne tells a story relating to Gov. Marcy. 16/1/2.

Telegraph. Untitled article about the first message by submarine telegraph to pass between Pres. of USA and Queen of Britain. 16/1/6.

Territorial Appointment. Article entitled "A New Appointment." Kanzas is petitioning for a new appointment for the Territorial election. 16/2/2.

Whalebone. Untitled article which describes how whalebone has become scarce. 16/1/5.


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