Floods and riots ripple across the West and Reform clash
Reports from Rochester and Utica recount heavy rains swelling the Genesee River and flooding streams. A bridge was swept away and danger to the Aqueduct feared while tempers flare as abolitionists confront mobs, Garrison is jailed then released amid street clashes and mayoral appeals for order.
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Ate Pty Journal of Sauna
Genesee River
Rochester
Rochester Democrat
Wednesda
Telegraph Way
Excitement in Boston Over Anti Slavery Meeting
Boston Atlas reports a day of agitation sparked by inflammatory Liberator articles and a notice that the Female Anti Slavery Society would hold a meeting that afternoon with several gentlemen to address the crowd. The event prompted strong public reactions and a display of defiant sentiment among local citizens.
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Thonson Son
Washington Street
Iboaa
Thompson
Garrison
Wilson's Lane
Wat
State Street
Ison
Leverett Street
Sheriff Parkman
Hanlles
Boston
Thoreday
Female Anti-Slavery Society
Civil War Rages Over Spain Succession
The Adams Spain reports a civil war in Spain following Ferdinand VII's death. Don Carlos invades from exile as the rightful heir while Queen governs as guardian. An engagement with Carlos's forces ends in defeat for the invaders, with Carlos vowing harsh action against foreign auxiliaries and reportedly executing an English general and 500 men captured.
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Spain
Ferdinand
Cortes
von Carlos
Don Carlos
Evans
Europe
Spots on the Sun and a New Comet Discovery
The article reports four sunspots visible on the Sun including a very large, striking spot likely to fade soon. It also notes Professor Josdin of College discovering a comet with two tails and promises a fuller account later. Captain Russell leaves with 500 to 1,000 Indians migrating west of the Mississippi, uniting the Chippewas Ottawas and Potawatamies for mutual protection.
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Josdin
College
Schenectady
Russell
U. S. Army
Mississippi
Chicagrainer
Whig Party Loses State Legislature Influence in Ohio
An Ohio election resulted in an Administration party victory due to Whig inaction. The article notes the Whig vote statewide was weaker than in the fall, with Cincinnati showing a shortfall of about 1500 votes, indicating diminished Whig strength and missed opportunity to preserve dominance.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
Amputation and Court Notes From Old Newspapers
A blotched report describes a surgeon’s amputation to halt gangrene, a man pleading guilty to murder with a court delaying sentencing, editor names, and a note on political candidate fitness. reflects era’s scattered items from Georgetown to Pittsburgh and Cincinnati.
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Cincinnaty
Cowan
Gaz
The following fish story would do for 4h Os
A brief note hints at a fish tale suitable for 4h Os activities. The readable text is limited, but it points to a local hobby or club context and a simple, non sensational event.
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Gooi Ltck
Lord Exworth
Ds. Young
Downing Gazette Letter From Major Jack Downing
Washington correspondent writes from Washington City Oct. 5 1835 to Major Jack Downing editor of the Downing Gazette Portland Maine. The letter details political tensions as Blair Kendall and Van Buren figures clash and General Harrison stirs the Whig and Democratic camps. The tone mixes humor and observations on campaigns, newspapers, and reactions to Philadelphia election news.
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The
Downing Gazette
Washington
Washington City
East Room
Jack Downing
Portland
Maine
Dean Cousin Jackk
Rel
Blair
Kendle
van Buren
Iso
Kendall
New Potomac Bridge
Harrson
Ohio
Kentucky
Harrison
Philadelphy
Phiedelphy
U. States
Sargant
Joel
Fragmented remarks touch law, abolition, and lands
The piece notes people taking the law into their own hands amid abolitionist agitation, warns against its disturbance to communities, and mentions a massive influx of land payments at Chicago and Quincy land offices. It also cites a British officer anecdote about a sea serpent and discusses Pennsylvania’s place in the federal framework.
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Utica
Presbyterian Church
Congress
el Gremente
Mark Rep
Chicago
Quiney
Thimeie
Gineral Harrison and Van Buren plotted to win power
A fragmentary 19th century dialogue reveals General Harrison and President Van Buren figures discussed by Sargent Joel Dowling. They joke about fame, battles, and writing a sensational history to boost one candidate while plotting political favors and offices. The tone imitates a gossiping partisan exchange.
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Peposyiveny
Ginersl
N. Orleans
Pennsylvany Boys
Gineral
Pennsylvany
Amy
Harrison
Congress
Sargent Joel
Burt
Gincesl
Eayshe
Europe
England
Saya
van. Bus’ Ren
Baltimore
van Buren
Jack
Downing Gazette
Sargent Joel-Downing
Legal precedent upholds baggage loss liability despite disclaimers
A 19th century discussion cites English and New York cases on common carriers not limiting liability by advertisements that claim baggage is at the owner’s risk. The Camden and Amboy Rail Road case and Belknap v. Camden and Amboy Rail Road are cited, with jury verdicts favoring plaintiffs and affirming that baggage remains at owner’s risk only in certain phrasing, not under charter protections.
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England
Lord Nelson
Nelaon
Ascension
Dejanira
Hercules
Superior Court of
New-York
Belknap
Camden and Amboy
Population Growth and National Wealth Estimates
The text estimates U S population rising by one thousand daily and the annual output at about fifteen hundred million dollars. It claims roughly one hundred dollars per person for every man, woman, and child in the Union, including slaves and all.
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U. States
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N.Y
Shetland Islands
Shetland
Cornhill
Arther
ADAMS
Life Rock
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Wenerer
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Alexandria Gaz
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Erie
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Roe
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York
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Larrison
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