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Newspaper
Adams Sentinel
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1858
Page
2
A week later from Utah reports ongoing clashes near Camp Scott on January 29 as Mormon parties drive in soldiers and skirmish with Nor mans. Volunteers, guard posts, and pursuit patrols reveal bloodstains and wounded indicators while scouts gather critical intelligence for the campaign.
A fragmentary report describes a young Boston woman, daughter of a Beacon Street resident, dying when her garments caught fire near a chimney. The text references dangerous garment fires and cites a London Court catalogue of early February deaths, urging caution and prevention.
An extended account recounts a man fighting a shark offshore near a coastline ten miles from town, surviving a dangerous struggle before being carried out to sea. The report also blends rapid weather updates, Nile floods, Italian winter conditions, and political events from various regions, including Africa and Europe, with a death notice for Mrs. Sally Baron of North Reading.
In Tupou Times reporting from Louisiana, a 21 year old man and relatives gathered in Mrs. Browns home when a loaded pistol discharged. The ball struck Miss Mary J. East in the head, causing instantaneous death. The shooter, Tateraine Brown, appeared distressed and ill afterward as authorities assess the accident.
A correspondent recounts a brutal river disaster involving the Golordy river and camel expedition member L Beale. Survivors describe families and animals swept away, bodies recovered, and cannibalistic acts amid starvation and flames. The account depicts gruesome scenes of violence and suffering without graphic detail.
A fierce blaze in North Carolina damaged multiple stores and a large warehouse, including Robbins & Whit, We 8 Burress, and the Kings Agricultural Dept. The estimated loss to Mr. Clark runs about $10,000 as investigators probe the fire origin and culprit intentions. Several individuals have been jailed as the search for leads continues.
Desperate tragedy described as a fatal assault by enslaved individuals on Mr. James Maxwell of Spooner County Kentucky. Report details a whipping at his residence, a confrontation on return, and brutal attacks with clubs. Maxwell dies from injuries and the assailants are arrested in Bardstown and Springfield. Maxwell is portrayed as wealthy and honorable, leaving a wife and family.
A long OCR fragment covers multiple items: a college club dining puzzle about eight parsons dining successively, a child found with a needle in the skin possibly swallowed, and reports on religious revivals in various churches. It also notes lectures, book availability, and a Naples earthquake tally. Names include D. Winns, Bay, A. TY. Buckler, and Rev Stuart Robinson, with data on church memberships and casualties.
Painful notice from Get tysburg region. Luther Gilbert and family mourn the sudden death of infant George Wildala in Llanover. Reports also note the death of Mrs Leader of Hanover and the editor S Teapin after pneumonia. Local economy and temperance debate highlight broader community concerns.
The scene shifts to the Kansas Lecompton debate as Senator Douglas closes his remarks on the Lecompton Constitution. A New York Times report notes the Senate crowd’s eagerness and the clash of democratic principles, praising Douglas as a steadfast defender of truth and independence against intimidation. The item also mentions a Russian ship heading to China and missionaries, plus a Peters burg newspaper notice of a wedding and a death in Sturdivant’s family.
A fire reportedly burned the palace of the Governor of Advisnople and caused widespread destruction. An earthquake toppled structures in Coriath, killing thirty people as the town suffered extensive damage amid collapsing buildings and debris.
A dated report describes the Senate vote on admitting Kaneas under the Lecompton Constitution. It passed by 33 Yeas to 25 Nays with several absentees. The piece critiques Democratic papers and urges Republicans to rebuke Buchanan. It notes senators from various states who supported the constitution and comments on differing stances of several lawmakers.
A debate on selling public works assets in Pennsylvania features arguments for state ownership and ongoing improvements. The discussion argues that steady development, real estate appreciation, and public benefit justify keeping and managing the works by the state despite costs. It notes broad support across parties and warns against political plunder, urging adjournment only after completion of the project. The telegraph item reports a train wreck near Aquia Creek and commends a brakeman, Thomas Maloney, for calm handling amid the crash.
Reports from Pittsburg and other western hubs indicate a broad revival in manufacturing and trade. Otis Manufacturing in Ware Mass plans new mills by April, while Stevens & Gilbert and local mills resume full operation, signaling optimism for spring. England faces heavy snow disruptions with rail lines blocked and delayed services. In the U S, a court martial and civil libel damages headline a slate of legal actions as national outlooks brighten amid postwar chatter.
Report to Moston Submarine Company details a West Indies expedition led by Captain Gouthouy to the Carriheyy wreck search for the Saneden frigate treasure. Divers spent hours underwater, clearing debris to reach the hold, recovering brass cannons, boxes believed to contain plate, silver dollars, gold matches, and other valuables. About $15,820 plus other specie were found, with plans to continue work despite delays and the stockholders’ cautious optimism.
The Eliza Battle disaster unfolds on the Tombigbee river as fire strikes the steamer. Passengers flee to forward decks, climb trees, or cling to fringing limbs while the ship buckles and sinks. Many perished or were lost, with some saved by boats and wildlife, amid chaotic efforts and reports of significant cotton loss. A later notice lists known losses, including citizens from Alabama and Mississippi.
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