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Newspaper

Adams Sentinel

Location

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1846

Page

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VWObo SHV Misements

A notice announces a $1 per square charge for three weeks with an additional per square rate for each continuance. The wording appears fragmentary and impacts property or event timing details.

Forget not the dead and heroism in Richmond theatre tale

A mixture of verse on remembering the dead and an obituary notice highlights Dr. M Caw of Richmond Va who, during the Richmond Theatre fire, leaped from a box to save others, guiding a crowd toward an east window before failing to escape. The item blends anecdotes, poetry, and local memory, reflecting 19th century newspaper tone.

Portsmouth Journal Dr. M’caw Richmond Virginia Elis

Gen Taylor Surrounded as Mexican Forces Attack

The steamer Galveston arrived in New Orleans with word that Gen Taylor's army near Point Isabel faced a Mexican surround. Capt Thornton's 2d Dragoons were cornered, with Lieut Kane and 13 others killed. the remainder captured. Aid from Louisiana and Texas was dispatched as volunteers rushed to help.

Chlveston N. Orleans Taylor Point Isabel Thornton 2D Dragoons Hardee Kane Mason Louisiana Texas New Orleans

Proverb Talk on Virtue and Reputation

A long moral fragment contrasts familiar folly with honesty and restraint, warning against gossip and deception. It notes how wealth attracts attention yet true virtue endures, and tells the tale of a heroic rescue during a fire showing selfless courage and quiet modesty.

The Sabbath Address and Curious Fragments From Letters

A Portland Bulletin column shares an eloquent Sabbath address from a Kentucky convention, with satirical quips about laws and bridges. It quotes jokes, a Paley reference on family estates, and sketches from Vermont and Canada, ending with notes on infanticide cases and missionary views.

Kentucky

Preacher Offers Pardon After Gallery Commotion

Rev Rowland Hill faced a noisy chapel crowd days before his death. He paused his sermon and asked what caused the disturbance. A plain country man explained a fat lady had fainted, prompting Hill to apologize to both lady and devil.

Rowland Hill Ill Mr. Hill

Two Dutchmen Clash Over Bridge Repairs

Two Dutch farmers who jointly built a small bridge over a stream on their farms later quarreled over needed repairs. The dispute grew with time as each claimed the other should shoulder the costs and maintenance duties, reflecting common rural tensions over shared property.

Editor Consoles Self After Defeat in Brooklyn Election

The Brooklyn Eagle editor reflects philosophically on a Democratic loss, conceding the opposition’s adroit campaigning and a decisive majority for their leading candidates. He admits the defeat but notes no desire to deny the result and offers with forbearance.

Brooklyn N. Y Eagle

Double Divorce Case Behind Michigan Court Fight

A Michigan divorce case leads to lengthy legal maneuvering as a man, freed from marriage, remarries and is then challenged by his wife who seeks a divorce from him. The court grants her plea, and the husband faces potential bigamy charges. Separate note mentions rich lead deposits in Illinois Wisconsin Iowa and Missouri.

China New York Michigan

War measures push for 50,000 volunteers and $10 million

New Orleans reports great excitement as the Committee of Military Affairs in Washington urges immediate passage of a bill for 50,000 volunteers and $10,000,000 for the war. Gen. Worms resigns and withdraws, while two artillery companies from Fort McHenry are ordered to march to the front.

New Orleans Committee of Military Affairs Washington Worrn Fort M'Henry

Matamoras City Amid Rio Grande Frontline Sketch

A Tribune correspondent describes Matamoras as an old Spanish city of about 7000 on the Rio Grande. It notes brick modern buildings and fortifications, a strong military presence under Gen Mejia, and a rapid force buildup of near 3000 since the narrator’s arrival. The camp stands 100 yards from batteries as both sides prepare for engagements while official relations remain hostile.

Mejia

Bellville Man Wins Notable Family Record

Win Ketcheson, 87, of Bellville Canada, is survived by six sons and two daughters, seventy two grandchildren, sixty eight great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild in a remarkable multi generational lineage.

Dr. Paley Tle Bellville Canada Win, Ketcheson

Confrontation over Cheating Mirrors Cautionary Tale

A terse admonition warns that aiding a man in cheating others invites reciprocal deceit. The message stresses accountability and warns readers against exploiting schemes for personal gain.

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