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Newspaper

Adams Sentinel

Location

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1858

Page

2

Indian Fighting Near Wenat River Reported by Portland Trader

The Portland Standard recounts Major Garnett and U S troops clashing with Indian tribes along the Wenat river area. A skirmish near Robertson involved 19 wagon trains and several hundred animals. Major Garnett captured chiefs using a ruse, Lieutenant Allen killed, six Indians killed, and tensions rising with Indians retreating toward British territory.

Oregon Lot Gannelitas San Francisco Portland California Dulley John Kurt Simone Meajor Robinson Traser River Wenutshe Ruobingena Port Simone Vallee Bort Simcoe Thunen Okanagan Wenace River Geo. Palruce Caluarhin Ouhi Qualebien Coethante Choshaseken Lntroy Hestiles Simerm Garood Garneit Seminaud Lila Weu Allen Cho Hey Lohinson Iiborly Garnett Tine Major Garnett Black Hoes

Army Life in Utah and Murder Trial in Washington County

An Army camp near Salt Lake City faces winter preparations with Mormon labor aiding construction of large sun-dried brick quarters. Brigham family residents and local officials are described. A Washington County murder case involving the slave Gansey and Mr Davenport’s role unfolds, leading to Gansey’s confession and execution of Dayengart. The report mentions a derailment of a Plymouth ship arrival near Salpmya with a tragedy and flag display.

Utah Erite Howe Gansey Washington County Colting Gri Shera Bein Hava Oninsey Mr Davenport Davewnarh Ganey Dayengart Willy Rene Ja Yoo Baeketin

Thrilling rescues on the Atlantic voyage and stormy river chase

Rescued aboard the Austria recounts a desperate night as Conrad Wifert of Wile Limebary New York clung to a rope while flames and bowsprit collapse. He lost his child and, after hours, survived on a rope until dawn. A second tale tells of Mrs Z Thong of Newgarm Palla surviving a capsized boat off Navy Island with swift river currents and heroic rescue attempts. The Buffalo Advertiser prints his calm, grateful account and praises the crews and Swedish consul aid at Quaker.

Austria Conrad Wifert Wile Limebary N.Y Trans Qusee Tha Reni Dence Wifert New York Marely Germany Maurisa Wuert Bonn Buert Sonn Hiewater Mr. Bifer Mienee Consula New York Z. Thong Nivgarm Palla Navy Toland Iisver Sean Tompkins Chipprin Creek Chomag Buffalo Advertiser

The Seducer an Outlaw in a Virginia Trial

A sensational trial in Tincartie Virginia concluded with Mr Toury Wi Basaer acquitted of murder in the case of Lizzie Bowger, alleged to have been assaulted by the victim James Melowell. The article links the case to social mores and judicial caution, noting mixed juror sentiment and a broader legal question. It also reports a successful overland mail route expansion announced by a dispatch to the U.S. President, noting San Francisco to St. Louis transit in 23 days. A Michigan wedding follows, detailing the bride's reaction and social ceremonies.

Tincartie Toury Wi Basaer Haying Jamea Melowell Fauter McDowsll Bowyer Asair Qhart Magise Irains United Sites Tuceday San Francisco Thoreday St. Lowia Baucanan Parsivar Murnay Thur

Sentinel editorial notes on election results and party shifts

The Asa High School Ada... Sentinel reflects on the recent election, praising the paper's high tone and family-friendly aims. It discusses county ticket outcomes, Democratic and Whig trends, and local political reflections, noting McPherson's mayoral lead and Reilly's county standing, with plans for a celebratory event.

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Huntington Potato Takes Unigress Title Amid Local Feats

A local note reports Huntington potatoes rival the Lecompton Unigress, with Maj. Muasetatan of Liberty sending a two pound Pink Eye to celebrate. The article also notes Hoke’s new warehouse ready for grain and a tragic suicide by Mr H W Hoover of Largan township, Franklin county, who hanged himself after a final, unsettled morning.

Henten Lecompton Unigress Thi Maj Muasetatan Liberty Audi Mayjor Hoke H.W. Hoover Largan Township Pranklin County

McPurggios Wins XVIIth District Triumph Over Buchanan Policy

The Sentine announces the XVIIth Congressional District election of Bo warn McPurggios, noting a shift from Buchanan era policy and detailing county results. McPherson carries the district by 269, with large majorities in Adams and Franklin and notable gains in Bedford, Fulton, Juniata, and Redford.

Towneman Bowarn McPurggios Gespode Buchanan Heveny Packer Wiluob Adams Bedford Franklin Pulton Juniata Reilly Diae McPrumsos Padler McPherson Reig Redford Tution Duniain McPhereon

McPherson Victory Sparks County Debate in Adams

Local letters and reports from Adams County reflect on Mr. McPherson’s win over the Lecompton ticket, with Reilly’s majority figures cited and praise for McPherson amid criticism of opponents. Other items note York Fair displays, New Oxford commerce revival, a benevolent institution ad, and a Cumberland county factory resuming operation after idle years.

Franklin Vowaty McPhernon Qnual Reilly Adeuma Pratt Oairview Cumberland County Penneylysnit

Our Railroad Progress and Outlook for Gettysburg Area

The Baltimore Patriot notes rapid railroad progress and depot erection near Gettysburg with plans for a November opening and a grand celebration. It highlights benefits from Baltimore trade, closer regional ties, and convenient transit for residents and merchants along the route.

Baltimors Wayneeboro Baltimore Gettysburg Spetropolis Haltimore

Election results reveal Democratic loss and Lecompton split

State results show John N. Read elected Supreme Judge by at least twenty five thousand, Frazer chosen Canal Commissioner by similar margins, and Congress divided with ten Lecompton opponents defeated. Senate near even, House strongly Opposition. many named Congress members listed. Ohio and Indiana sweep for People’s ticket. Baltimore mayoral race lands Swynpat as winner amid voter unrest. Kansas Legislature election places Republicans outside major counties. Democrats win Douglass and Leavenworth-adjacent areas.

John NM. Read Wm. B. Frazer Congresa State Senate House of Representatives House Thomas B. Ference Edwyard Joy Morris People' S A. Sd Julia P. Verree William Millward Sti John Wood John Hinkma anti-Leoom Dein Lengenecker Maj John Sehwarts Shaddeus Stevens People's John W. Killinger James H. Campbell G. W. Sermton Willam HB. Dimmick Dymocent Gulushuh Arrow People' Fe James T Tale Benjnela F. Junkin Lyth Edward McPherson Steel Blinr Tohu Covade Wis Montgomery Anti Kifuh Cowan Jones J. Glancay Jones Wmn. L. Dewart Allison White Wilson Reilly James L. Gislis Juhn F. Abi Leidy Lecomatun Florence Dimmick

Fever ravages New Orleans rise in weekly deaths

The fever worsens in New Orleans with 390 deaths this week versus 380 last, as unacclimated residents return despite warnings. A Boston letter notes Charles Sumner’s illness and persistent strain on him, while other items recount a fatal duel near Memphis and a deadly house fire that claimed two young girls.

Boston Advertiser Flon Charles Samer Aix Savoy Sumner Ani Agrin Truwbull Ilinois

Indian War Flares Near Fort Defiance After Skirmish

War Department reports fresh disturbances in the Navajo country as Captain McLain of the Rifles with seventeen mounted men battles a large Navajo force near Fort Defiance. McLain is wounded fatally after leading a mounted assault that disperses the attackers and seizes horses and property. Colonel Miley readies three hundred troops to advance, with estimates placing the Navajo strength around two thousand.

War Department Department of the Thturive New Mexico Sacon Novijo Indiana McLean USA Tig Major Brooke Col. Miley Fort Defanca

Atlantic Telegraph Latest Accounts Reports Ongoing Cable Faults

Letters from Valentia state the Atlantic cable shows no improvement in electrical condition and faults remain, though reversals from Newfoundland are sometimes distinct. Opinions differ on near shore fault, with experiments planned including under-reaming and using Trenley’s magnetoelectric machine to ply the line. Authorities expect testing at both ends before further action.

Atlantic Telegraph Valentin Atlantic Newfoundland Shora Gied Phow— Son Trenley Valentia Henley Valle Unti

Riot and strike disrupts Dawes neighborhood

A violent clash near Dawes Nos 5 and 4 led to broken bones and bleeding noses after workers failed to secure higher wages. Major Israel Robinson called out the Mumlamik Guards under Capt. W. M. Butler, who arrived swiftly, scattering rioters. Government approval followed to quell further unrest.

Siz Daws Israel Robinson Martins Hung W. M. Butler Tull

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