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Staunton Spectator: December 9, 1857 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |

The Kansas Constitution
(Column 1)

Summary: Reports that Buchanan Administration supports Kansas constitution and endorses immediate statehood.

News from Kansas
(Column 4)

Summary: Reports 11/19/1857 meeting in Lawrence in opposition to new constitution.

Married
(Column 2)

Summary: ?? G. Champlan married to Matilda Ann Sproul by Rev. Dr. McFarland on 12/03/1857. Both of Augusta. Groom's name blurry and obscure.
(Names in announcement: ?? G. Champlan, Matilda Ann Sproul, Rev. Dr. McFarland)

Married
(Column 2)

Summary: Andrew Arnhart, of Augusta, married to Caroline Clammer, of Rockbridge, by Rev. W.T. Seela at the Central Hotel in Lexington on 11/30/1857. Names blurry and partially obscurred
(Names in announcement: Andrew Arnhard, Caroline Clammer, Rev. W.T. Seela)

Died
(Column 2)

Summary: William Brooks, 69, died at his residence on South River on 11/14/1857.
(Names in announcement: William Brooks)

Died
(Column 2)

Summary: Lengthy obituary.
(Names in announcement: Polly Patterson)

Editorial Comment: Polly Patterson, widow of John A. Patterson, Esq., died on South River on 11/30/1857.