Printer Notes and Public Notices From Aged Edits
A long page fragment discusses printer costs and blank notices in a local press. It recalls misprinted marriage names and requests for handbills, wax figures, and a flaming sheet. The piece quotes Western Whig editorials praising Webster while arguing for a stronger preferred candidate and condemning second rate choices.
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Keath
Printer
Joseph
Witch of
Endor
King Richard
Witha Abi
Pitcher
Amos Rental Fe Alle
Col. Johnson
Nick Biddie
Mr. van Buren
Jim Collins
Ned
Ummash
Wesster
Webster
Sgenius
Abi
Neds
Eccardiva
Otto
Anthos
Weparer
Political factions clash over Webster and Harrison in 1839
The Pittsburgh Advocate discusses opposition to a Webster nomination and rejects a military leader as a presidential candidate. It cites the Louisville Journal and New York papers, arguing for constitutional restraint and warning against military glory steering the vote. It notes support for Daniel Webster and critique of Gen. Harrison’s candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akpider
Ehenepnegetep
Pennsylvania
Louisville Journal
Daniel Webster
Harrigan
Advocate
Jackson
N. York American
Inquirer
Harrison
Louisville
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Gen. Jackson
Whig Party
Republic
Blinda
Fippecanoe
Proctor
Welington
Daxter
Baltimore York Railroad Route Proposed After Surveys
The Baltimore American reports surveys for the Baltimore York Railroad show a superior route from Timonium to York via Gunpowder river and the Codorus valley. Plans call for first division under contract and full line graduation before December, linking Baltimore with York and with the Susquehanna via a new rail-water corridor. The piece also covers French politics, noting Louis Philippe’s declining position and public opinion in France amid unrest and press suppression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American, Baltimore & Seaquehanna Railroad
Valley of the Susquehanna
Westminster
Balti
Ehe
Timonium
Jessop
Gander River
Codorusi
York
Baltimore
Wrightaville
Erie
Susquehanna Ceiver
Philadelphia
Susquensin
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Lakes
New York Canal
Paria Closeas Jeter
Marshal Mortier
Louis Phiippe
Apies
Europe
Conspiracy to abduct Arthur Tappan sparks warnings
The article reports a rumored plot to kidnap Arthur Tappan with two southernly manned craft seen near New England or New York. Rewards totaling over 100000 dollars are listed in Charleston, New Orleans, Macon, and Norfolk, stoking fear of perilous adventurers amid national tensions.
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Arthur Tappan
York
New English
Arthur ‘Tappan
Charleston
New Orleans
Macon
Georgia
Norfolk
Cedar Street
Tappan
New England
New
Extraordinary Indian feats in a Missouri Arickara village
In the Missouri summer of 1831 a small party is held near the Arickara village after horses are lost. They witness medicine men in bear skins performing clay buffalo and rider tricks that appear magical as the clay figures burst forward and attack the herd. The narrator questions imposture, then is awed by the rapid, lifelike movements of the miniature figures and horses.
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Proms
Southern Literary Messenger
D. DB. Mitchell
Thave
Missouri
Tiay
Garrow
Speec Dily
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THE
Adams Sentinel
GENE
Pijfers
Peter
Pittsburgh Advocate
Mr. Webster
Henry Clay
Clay
Pany
Apsley House
Duke of Wellington
England
Arkansas
Coos Syoaneuy
Buffloes
Hanters
Lyze
Sronze
Louis Philippe
U. States
Lancaster Intelligencer
Gzorce Wotr
New Orleans Bee
Jackson Squate
Esplanade Airee
Boston, Daily Advertiser
Cray
Congress
Chicichigan
Detroit
Ohio
Michigan
Balt
Pat
Monroe
Nantucket Inisirer
A Lanvent
Avery Hue
Dorothy
Dorothus
Rahab
Leay
Harry
Elodo
Harbor
Rakes
Theo
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