20 Jul 1835
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Newspaper
Adams Sentinel
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1835
Page
1
A civic gathering recalls the Revolutionary era with fervent rhetoric on liberty. Speakers urge vigilance against tyranny, celebrate the nation’s foundings, and condemn slander while praising unity, peace, and the Giver of every good. The oration evokes Patrick Henry and historic battles to rally collective resolve.
Long excerpt extols knowledge as a safety for liberty and urges universal access to useful plain knowledge. It lauds founders Adams Hancock Franklin Henry Warren Mercer Montgomery Greene but elevates Washington as surpassing all, urging reverence and silence in praise rather than further eulogizing.
The excerpt details a dramatic 1835 tornado description with witnesses noting its monstrous power and airborne debris. It also reports on a dangerous hail and wind event in Cumberland and Robeson counties, a Kingston Chronicle tale of a table lifting figure, and balloon ascents by Mr Clayton and Craxson from Cincinnati, with observers spotting them from distant points.
An account from the Hanover Herald York Pa describes a violent tornado on Saturday the 27th that swept over Adams County near Blue Spring along Conowago creek. It destroyed homes and barns from Mark Lisle to Joseph Schilling and Peter Kraft, uprooted trees, tore roofs, and left debris along the Gettysburg road as it moved toward Pigeon Hills.
A Richmond Whig excerpt reports a six year old enslaved boy in Hanover County who eats pebbles in quantities. The tale cites medical curiosity and fear for the boy’s life as authorities attempt to stop the practice. Also recounts a large white porpoise-like creature seen near AnnA Stanx’s, dragged by a boat’s crew and later sinking in 36 feet of water. divers may be needed to recover a claimed prize.
The brig Montilla arrived yesterday from Carthagene carrying $49,964 in specie and $625,000 noted on the Mariner from Metemor as. The report mentions the journey and quantities aboard both vessels, indicating substantial consignments and forewarning of financial value transported.
The size of the porpoise is variably estimated but generally thought to be about great length. The exhibit’s purpose is to thrill those eager to see the marvels of the deep and satisfy curiosity about marine life.
An authenticated statement of Providence city receipts and expenditures for the year ending May 31 1895 lists Pax on Billiard Tables amounting to 645 45 dollars observed among the city allocations.
The New York Star notes 100 year old Owego resident Hughes, sole survivor of the Bow two harbor tea party, traveling to Boston for the Independence Day commemoration. Providence Journal recalls Joseph Robert Twelves and Hughes, born Sept 5 1735, near 100, with his son among companions.
From Racunonn July 10 1895 reports say Chief Justice Marshall died prompting a city funeral and procession. The state, Congress, and Virginia court officials mourned, while debate raged on his replacement with figures such as Benton or Taney discussed amid party tensions. A lengthy correspondence from Washington reflected national concern over the succession and constitutional impact.
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