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Newspaper

Adams Sentinel

Location

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1859

Page

2

The War in Europe and Italian Volunteers Rise

A long nationalist survey traces Franco Austrian wars, Napoleon era shifts, and the 1813 to 1815 upheavals shaping Europe. It notes Italian volunteers forming under Victor Emanuel, exile movements from Naples, and anti Austrian sentiment guiding modern Italian liberation efforts. The piece also recaps a Chicago execution scene and the Pilgrim ascent of railway workers toward Pike’s Peak.

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Celt YS Burg Girly Wanted and News Items

Advertisements call for finial assistants at Mt Molly Springs Paperanili. Reports cover a court case injuries to workers at Shands, Buehler & Rusts, a new law practice opening, a new locomotive for the Bond, a missing person reappearing near Harrisburg, endowment efforts for Pennsylvania College, a public cemetery initiative, European war news, a major fire in Marietta, and the Baltimore and Philadelphia Railroad engine-house fire. Includes local politics, railroad affairs, and maritime commerce updates.

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What the Railroad is Doing

An old readers note praising railroad improvements and neighborhood progress. The piece highlights enhanced homes along the corridor, new buildings, and cleaner streets as signs of enterprise. It references Me and Miovonas Hunvaru, describing two story brick dwellings and bank buildings as examples of growth nearby.

Uetereburg Miovonas Hunvaru

Land Deals and Obituary Musings From York Paper

Notices of land sales include Mossra Sumrock and McConsuary selling a tract for 125 per acre and John G. Guipbell selling about 4 acres near the College for 300 cash. An obituary from the York Republican quotes a heartfelt tribute to a long respected, unnamed gentleman who died after months of ill health, reflecting on memory and enduring friendship.

Mossra Sumrock & McConsuary Tacow Benner A. Sear John G. Guipbell Bay York York Republican Goonnan Deni Marth

What Does it Mean The Cavevar Spectator Tale

Tigh Constable Hoffan has served a legal restraint against Gettysburg Railroad Company to stop trespassing on Pablo Common within the Borough, followed by a seventh annual report of Hanover Keane Railroad Company noting lower earnings due to business downturn and harvest losses, with expenditures of 885,752 45 and receipts of 837,704 78, balance 8L94233, plus an election for the Flatover Binh Railroad President and Managers. A change of charge at Upper Strasburg and a public recantation of claims about St Josephs Seminary are mentioned, along with a military encampment at Chambersburg and the arrival of the Mary Caroline Stavone to Liberia with emigrants including three ministers.

Cavevar Spectator Wriday Jost Hoffan Gettysburg , Railroad Company Pablo Common Hanover Keane Railroad Company Gny

Fires rage at Harrisburg asylums and poorhouse endangers

A blaze destroyed the State Domitic Asylum and its stock, including horses and agricultural tools, with losses around 4000 dollars. Early morning fire hit the Dauphin County Poor House, killing multiple animals and destroying hay oats rye and potatoes worth about 5000 dollars. A man named Martin Senry Wolf, a former asylum inmate, is held on suspicion of firing both buildings. he was arrested and jailed.

Harrisburg Timatic Asylum Dauphin County Harursnura Xanga Martin Senry Wolf Denny

Border disturbances prompt Missouri border defense orders

Governor Stewart of Missouri orders Adjutant General to inspect exposed counties and form military companies to resist potential incursions by bands organized in Kansas Territory. The move aims to avoid clashes between Kansas and Missouri citizens while preparing for possible invasion.

Stewart Missouri Kyngay Kanaus Kansas

Missouri lamp industry and free labor expansion controversy

The Missouri paper discusses large lamp production, farm prosperity, and climate advantages, noting migrants from free states and potential colonization efforts. It also profiles marriages and African missionary origins, including Coury Boariman and Ee Kan Evens, and reports on a manslaughter conviction of the Ocean Spray case, plus local rescues and financial concerns about bread, gold, and the Utah situation.

Missouri Papera Missouri Adil Wisconsin Bow Free State S. Coury Boariman Africa Ee Kan Evens Baltimore Wsardswan Gaboon River Liberia Ira Preston Americay Board Siz Monthangy Hnard Walker Konrdinay Gliss Gahoon Misa Beans

Resolutions on Faculty Resignation Adopted by Medical Students

A May 8 1859 meeting of the Students in the Medical Department of Pouneyleain College adopted resolutions lamenting the Medical Faculty's resignation while praising their diligence and sacrifice. They resolved to honor the faculty, cherish their lectures, and present copies of the resolutions to each faculty member and publish them in the Adams Sentinel and the Pros. Signed by A W Fleming Chen A A Vertana and Seoy.

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Ten Steamboats Burnt At Prorsaven Harbor Fire

Ten steamboats were destroyed when a fire at the Henry Groff spread rapidly at Prorsaven on May 7. The Economy and South America escaped, the latter aiding in saving others. thirty boats at the landing were briefly involved, and several vessels including Henry Graff and Jamonia were lost with some freight on the wharf destroyed.

Prorsaven Henry Groff Pennsylvania Railroad Company South America Henry Graff Council Blair Potomyc Pornola James Wood Belwo

Fire roars through Black River Woollen Mills. deaths reported

In Watertown New York on May 8 a blaze destroyed the Black River Woollen Mills. Originating in the Picking room the fire trapped workers and caused two deaths thirteen serious injuries two fatally. Sixty people were inside when it broke out. Loss is about 40000 dollars with partial insurance. Rescue efforts used ladders and improvised means as some workers remained missing.

Watertown N.Y Black River Epreas Bome She Tosa

Double Executions Reported At Cinteago May 7

A summary of two executions for murder and revenge in Cinteago and Lyves area, detailing sentences for Mishael McMnamnon and Michael Bjou, and noting a separate incident of a windlass accident at Whealing Va that injured Thomas Newton. Additional items include a sketch of Juarez, Mexico’s president, and a Richmond area counterfeiting indictment against John and family McCleary.

Cinteago Mishael McMnamnon Michael Bjou Warder Hig Nathaniel Violen Garner Lyves Chivaga Mouths Antegor Yumerdas

Willoughby Gum Spring Grain Drill Showcased by Vendors

Willoughby’s celebrated gum spring grain drill, praised for rock and root tolerance and automatic reset, is displayed at agricultural implement warehouses. The drill, tested in Cumberland, York, and Perry counties, received top prizes at 1858 fairs and the Richmond National Patent Exhibition, with noted efficiency in seed distribution and sod handling.

Willoughby DP. Gardner & Co Camlishs Culberhind Addins York Perry Varmoys Mesera Sumaps Bunnnen & Kunz Adaws Cumberland Percy Hel Ib Richmand Virginia Lotuy Perry County

Fire devastates Oshkosh Wisconsin with extensive losses

A destructive fire swept Oshkosh Wisconsin last night likely started by an incendiary. Winds fueled rapid blaze gutting the banking house Kellogg Co post office and many business blocks in about an hour. Estimated losses reach at least 400000 with little insurance due to town exposure.

Oshkosh Wisconsin Cutcano Oshkish Wisconsin Oshkosh Tote Mesers, Kellogg & Co Iba

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