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Newspaper

Adams Sentinel

Location

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1859

Page

2

Horrible tale of degradation and death in Mulberry Street

A deceased woman about 35 is found naked in a third floor room at No 7 Mulberry Street. Her eight year old son Tommy Hughes describes a troubled life with alcoholic excess, a violent father, and family instability, before the mother’s death on Friday evening. The boy is taken to the station with the body, while authorities note prior associations and disputes over money and property.

New Yorka Gel Ward Gus Thomas Hughes Boston United States Army France Tommy Bia Ace Big Fuller Aaid Jinan Galond Hughes Anne Winns June Tors Rance Mott Streets Mulberry Streat Charles Gilbert Roadway H. J. Tibbetts Trinity Buildings Wind Haskett Muskett Tibbetts John Burdan Nibbetts Anya Meg Torrance Tommy al Thomas Bie Sha Signa Dow- Jing Housa

Fire Engulfs St James Church in Montreal Inferno

A destructive blaze at St James Church in Montreal on Tuesday devastated the interior and destroyed all furnishings, with the belfry collapsing in a fiery blaze. The organ reportedly played an elegy as flames roared through the roof, and the building, insured for £6,000, suffered losses beyond that sum.

St. James's Montreal Immonsa Liverpool London

Mob lynches murderer in Le Sueur County jail

A mob of about ninety men in Lesiuston Le Sueur County Minnesota forcibly acquires Dig Kirland the deputy sheriff and weaponless prisoner Ghirles Kvinhart being held in jail. After tearing the duodenits from his wrists and breaking a lodged iron staple he is dragged outside and hanged. He pleads his innocence before the mob and prays as he is lynched. The incident follows a failed attempt to obtain the jail key and ends with the mob leaving the body hanging under the improvised noose. The report notes intense cold weather in several towns including Oswego Ogdensburg Watertown and Buffalo New York with temperatures well below zero.

Ghirles Kvinhart Lesiuston le Sueur Min- Lesota Lodell Ginty Dig Kirtand Meinhars Sad Kirtland Cook Bis Biergum Reinhart Keph Ag W Galtone New York Placca Oswego N. Y Ogdensburg N.Y Watertown Walton Buffalo Lorton Mars Purtlyod Reprees Bylyw Bangor Arylington

Closing address in the old Senate Chamber recalled

The piece reflects on a farewell to the Old Senate Chamber with eulogies for historic figures like Calhoun and Webster. It honors the high debates and enduring ideals of constitutional liberty, urging reverence for the chamber’s legacy and the nation’s early statesmen. The author envisions future generations venerating these memories.

Senate Theresat Galboun Pablo Counta Nanca Webster Northern Howe House of Representatives Hunriiate Adama Thayne Mason Finekooy Leanpot Fortuosato Stascamen Senatora Takia Amierican Brutea Mill United Prosporaua Froo

Sad Death of a Lady in Boston from Glass Accident

Mrs. Warren Fisher daughter of Dr. Winslow Lewis died after glass from a stove shop window shattered by snow and ice struck her, inflicting a fatal wound. She was near confinement and died after rapid transport to a doctor’s residence.

Boston Warren Fisher Winslow Lewis

Late Gen Henderson Dies in Washington hero of the era

Brig Gen Archibald Henderean of the U S marine corps died in Washington He was Virginia born and began service in 1806 rising to Lieut Colonel Commandant in 1840 He led a battalion in Rhode Island and commanded troops in the Hartford battle and the Ward fight near Hatehduke kin on January 27 1887 He earned brevet rank for gallant command against the Mexican battalions at Abrams Florida and Tennessee, a century of martial service commemorated by the noble vow and patriotic devotion

Henderson Archibald Henderean U. S. Marine Corps Washington Virginia Cormtmandant Wales Brevetor Guneral Tloroda Tennessee Acevica

Local Notes and Notices from Dettysburg Sentinel

Offcers of the Railroad Company re-elected. Reverend Mr. Wargwen spoke on The Signs of the Times at the Presbyterian Church. Next lecture in Christchurch by Bowers G Haines on Pendle Bawellenca. The People's Band formed with instruments purchased. a Ladies’ Pair planned to help fund them. Committees named for pensions and roads with bridges. A. G. ax joins Thompson in a Troy Kansas Democracy paper. Sudden death of Miss Marorisa McAdsven from Cumberland Township. The Wrightsville York and Gettys burg Railroad Co declares a dividend. Wilkosharra to Northumberland canal project contemplates winter work and steamer navigation.

Wargwen Y. M. Christian Association Vreebycerian A. G. Ax Sentinel Office Thompson Troy Kansas

Political Snubs and Cuba Debt Debate In Early Reports

A Charleston Advertiser rebukes sneering politics while Washington debates a plan from Mr. Sumner to place thirty million dollars for Cuba purchase into hard cash under President Buchanan. Critics warn such power could erode trust, urging prudence amid a fragile national finances outlook.

Cuba Suipenn Bucnanan Troatder Ibis Sha Avant Buguanan Suinunn

Dougherty Turns Against Buchanan Amid Political Turmoil

The Chester Republication reports Daniel Dougherty, once a stalwart supporter of Buchanan, has shifted against the President. It recalls his earlier speeches praising Buchanan’s cause, then notes his Philadelphia remarks criticizing Buchanan’s abandonment of his guiding principles. The item also mentions related political defeats, a Japanese envoy note, a suicide in Winchester, and other 1850s political and local incidents.

Buchanan Chester Dougherty Daniel Dougherty Bueliman Stephen A Douglas Philadelphia Tae Marka Ne. Bachanan Porney Warsick Chambersburg John Rows Geversl Odney Buchanan

Horrid Infant Found in Conomaugh River at Jubortown

An inquest in Jubortown investigated a found infant body discovered Sunday a week in the Conomaugh River below the iron bridge. Auw born male child wrapped in Hawker with a stain on the neck was recovered. Suspects unnamed believed involved. police fear the crime may spread fear in Hub precinct.

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White Heiress Elopes With a No Try Lover Scene

A Detroit area elopement tale centers on a young heiress named Sam Sadson who fled with a black worker, fled to Windsor, then faced social scorn and family outrage. The piece notes a brother’s restrained response and public uproar over the union. Also mentioned are murder conviction Marion Cropps in Baltimore and a railroad accident toll in the United States.

Suictie Henry T. Pinner Baltimore Suicida Winchester Piytel Breckenridge Dunocratic Party Kentucky Lecumptan Buchanan Boulh Uewell North Iike Detroit Russ Sam Sadson Isa Baud Windsor Canada Windaur

Emigrant Ship Destroyed Off Mersey a Night of Chaos

The 1600 ton emigrant ship was destroyed by fire on the Mersey while bound for New York. About 200 to 800 passengers, many women and infants, escaped ashore with little clothing as a Conqueror and other steamers aided. Most passengers were sent to New York aboard the Great Western.

Mersry Hio Tsaue Mercoy New York Liverpool Times Quay Conqueror Vic

An Interesting Christmas Feast at Clarkson Church

A chronicled Christmas event from Chicago shows Rev Dr Clarkson organizing a dinner for 107 families, with 100s of donations including 61 turkeys and 72 chickens. The article notes the meal fed hundreds of needy children, the basement dining setup, and the volunteer serving effort, describing it as a memorable Christian season highlight.

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Fiventy-eight Man Starved After Ravanna Magazine Explosion

The article reports that 28 men were found dead after an explosion at Ravanna magazine on September 29. It notes life and property were devastated and that the victims likely died of starvation despite soldiers present to search for survivors within days.

Ravanna

Froven a Death Near Waterford in Thin Ice

Two young men, Peter and Jacob Paull, were found dead near Waterford after trying to force a skiff through ice and later attempting to walk ashore. The ice gave way in shallow water and the extreme cold overwhelmed them before land was reached.

Peter Jacob Paull Waterford

Ages of Presidential Aspirants

A Southern Monitor correspondent lists ages for several potential presidential contenders. Figures include McLean 76, Rives 71, Seward 70, Ham mond 70, Dix 67, Dickineon 70, We Brown 70, Stivell 71, Douglas 49, with other ages in the seventies and older.

Southern Monitor Aege Crit Tunden McLean Rives

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