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Staunton Spectator: May 27, 1857 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 |

To the Polls! To the Polls!
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Summary: Emphasizes the need for Augusta Whigs and Americans to vote against the Democrats on Thursday. Goes through a bunch of issues.

Scarcity
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Summary: The hard winter has resulted in a local grain shortage. Augusta may need to import flour from Richmond before the harvest.

Died
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Summary: Sarah, age 50, on 5/16/57.
(Names in announcement: Sarah Wright, Lawson Wright)

Died
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Summary: Died of pneumonia on 5/25/57.
(Names in announcement: Wm. C. Richards)

Died
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Summary: Long obituary for Nancy, who died on 4/26/57, age 34.
(Names in announcement: Mrs. Nancy Bell, David S. Bell)

Trailer: C.S.M.S.