Virginia Dependent States and Vision From the Era
A reflective letter discusses Virginia politics and economics, contrasting Ohio and Indiana progress with Virginia’s stagnation. It critiques Richmond influence, tariff politics, and slavery, while noting Charleston's commerce and Black Hawk's visit, plus various contemporaneous political and cultural notes from New York and national figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abd Henrys
Wythes
Martins
Uae
Brest
Virvinia
Charleston
Ususpoet
Hut Charlesten
Old Virgina
Ohio
Richmond
Old Dominion
Sheena
Virginia
Indiana
Remarkable Recovery After Severe Leg Wound
In Delaware Gazette report Nathan Cornish of New ark in New Castle County sustained deep leg wounds from a mis-stroke while felling a fence. He bled profusely, but after blood loss, boot removal, and soot application, bleeding stopped almost instantly and pain abated, putting him on the path to recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware Gazette
Nathan Cornish
Newark
New Castle County
Cholera spreads through Kentucky and environs
The Waigh Sentinel reports cholera reaching Verona and nearby towns with extensive fatalities among enslaved people and white residents. Accounts describe shipwrecks, slave ships, and estates decimated by disease as aid from Sisters of Charity provides relief, while Mayville and Flemingsburg record rising death totals and cautious evacuations.
Cholera Ravages New Orleans Area Quick Deaths Reported
A letter from Monire dated June 1 describes cholera as raging in New Orleans with higher fatality than any region, noting rapid deaths within hours and an absence of premonitory symptoms. Five white cases occurred yesterday with four fatal outcomes, reflecting epidemic spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
New Orleans
Franklin
Bardstown
Washington
John Roberts
Hardin's ‘Creek
Beech Fork
Robert
Roberts
Neyo
Erthelesa
Sisters of Charity
Nazareth and
Lorretto Institution
Springfield
Rey Wy. Brengs
St Marys Seminary
Mayaville
Maysville
India
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New-York
Black Hawk
Princeton
Wes
Indie Vidal Nas
Meen
Eles
TTA
Tam
Murope
Croigx Calla
Upper
Missouri
New York
Louis
Buffalo
Rocky Mountain
American Fur Company
United
Middleton
Russia
Brown
France
Leahington
Agick
Rawk
Wn Galignanirs
Alt
Graham
Arcomperate Tile
Cornaro
Moses
Avery
Boston Centa : Metsthodist Conference
Bristol
Providence Republican
Secred
Per. Clark Babcock
Espaol Abagpep Yy
Tilly
Babcock
Willy
Rome
Royal Society
Iself
É&C
Arsenal
York Pont
Crester
Sable Falcon
Baye
Mt Ct
Napoleon
Arcularius
Black
Enech Hidden
Fompkins
Black-Hawk
Hidden
Arsenal Yard
Philadelphia Gazette
Clough
Joel Clough
Port Carbon
Schuylkill Valley
Miner's Journal
Anfray
James ‘Tilly
Verona
New-Orleans
Charéstate
Jandel
Chol- Lera
Fremmessors
Flemingsburg
Choleira
Extra
Spur
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