Fragile Ode and Civil War Relic Reported
A fragmentary ode titled Temperance Ode appears in the text, praising purity and youth. The other major piece discusses Major Dade's Sword, noting Mrs. Dade has received the relic once owned by James T. Gray and identified as the sword worn by Major James Dade. a letter from G. H. Talcott confirms its transfer.
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U.S. Army
Pang Hont
James T. Gray
Augusia
Giese
Max
Cade
Expedition to the Great Salt Lake Survey Planned by Army Names
An army expedition organized by Col. J. J. Abert with Capt. Howard Stansbury to lead a trigo momentical and nautical survey of the Great Salt Lake and surrounding country in northern Upper California. The route departs Fort Hall and travels south to Salt Lake to assess agriculture resources and geography for forts and troops, with meteorological and astronomical objectives.
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Great Salt and
Utah Lakes
Upper
California
J. J. Abert
Topographical Bureau
Howard Stansbury
J. W. Gunnican
Topographical Engineers
Army
Fort Hall
Lewis Fork
Columbia River
Salt Lake
Sierra Nevads
Wahsatch
Timpanzoose
Utah
Utah Lake
Great Basin
The Destruction of the Solar System Lecture Fragment
A Glasgow University professor addresses the Whittingtod Clad with speculative notes on planetary balance and a claimed modern astronomy showing a destructive power at work. He links obse rved comet return delays to ether and a universal order doomed to pass away, likening it to a flower shedding its petals when its task is complete.
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Nichol
Glasgow University
Encke
Hungary
Austria
Vienna
Gallicia
Bem
Roman Republic
Rome
Naples
Oudinot
Italy
Denmark
England
Germany
Frankfort
Youthful Days and Old Age in a Fragmented Rhyme Testament
A fragmented, uncertain verse discusses youth and aging with references to a preacher and predestination. The OCR yields jumbled phrases about time, riches, and virtue, lacking clear names or places but hinting at moral reflection and pastoral voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric
Steamboat Disaster and Political Deliberations in Georgia
The article chronicles a deadly steamboat explosion near Apalachicola with eight deaths and many injuries, listing victims by name and status. It also notes Georgia politicians in Baker and Barry counties appointing delegates to the State Democratic Convention and a lengthy list of names to attend the upcoming governor and senator nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker County
Heatastronty
Democratic Party
Ture
Will Baiale
Overflow Progress in New Orleans Flood Crisis
The report notes the flood has stalled with no clear rise or fall. Northerly winds over several days are blamed for the stagnant level. Assistant Surveyor Mr. Commany warns that unless the crownsee is halted, further efforts to prevent inundation below the Carnndelet Canal will fail as the flood may breach that canal's levee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta
Leome
Commany
The Overflow Bulletin Reports Rising Water Crisis
The 2ith issue notes water levels rising rapidly, forcing residents to take boats or wade through to reach homes. Vehicles and property are at risk as the flood progresses, with horses and other assets potentially swept away by the advancing waters.
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Qrlegas
2Ith
Maria Shipwreck Off Gulf of St Lawrence Tragedy
Reports from Limerick of the ship Maria foundering in Arctic ice in the Gulf of St Lawrence with 111 emigrants aboard. only five crew survive, amid claims of 300000 dollars in gold and a letter from Mexico describing California gold wealth.
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PBL Qiebic
Maria
Limerick
Gulf of St. Lawrence
MY. Express
Whtetena
City of
Mexico
California
A Lower Deep and the Political Removals
An Erie Observer item questions political patronage and gender. It cites Mr Collamer removing women from obscure post offices to reward party loyalty, while debating if Mrs Frey or Earl faced punishment for political interference or support of General Taylor and the 184... era canvass.
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Collamer
Fitz Henery
Warren
Chas. Mercury
Stout Bloomington
Muscatoni
Tawa
Mira
S. Baril
Gallant
Pitt Hegery
Erie Observer
Mre
Earl Ssn
Het
Pat Head
Ora
Mexico
Taylor
Worth of the War of Mexico A Storied Career
A biographical sketch recounts Reuben Worth’s rise from a Hudson clerk to Major General, detailing his 1812 campaigns, Florida service, Corpus Christi detachment with Taylor, Monterrey exploits, and key Mexican War battles. It notes his bravery, tact, popularity, and romantic battlefield lore amid a long public career.
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Florida
Taylor
Monterey
J.hee
Hudson
New York
Worth
Wdirh
Scott
Twenty-Third’ Regiment
Subzastern
Brome
Chippewa
Mexico
Corpus Christi
Palo Alto
Resaca Dela Palma
Saltilla Road
Serralvo Road
Saltillo
Penetrae Ling
Kor
Reely
Molino J del Rey
Cerra
Gordo
Churubusco
Taylor and Scott
Fragmented reflections and cholera update from Cincinnati
The fragmentary German quotation by Jean Paul contemplates life beauty and the mind as sun and stars while a chaotic note lists cholera figures and home health reports. It mentions Cincinnati with scattered numbers such as 346 and 93 and references a 17 day period ending Saturday.
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Jean Paul
Canwa
Dak Gadeass Saad Hie
Ranes
of Heath i
Cincinnati
Fragmented Oysters and War Dispatches in One Page
Readable fragments describe a night of oysters and liquor ending with a drunken stumble similar to Niagara Falls. The piece shifts to a Baltimore dispatch claiming California rulers formed a government and Wilmot Proviso as a core aim while War Department discussions push Gen Taylor to mobilize volunteers to subdue the new territory. Powerful names include Crawford and Taylor.
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Chronicle & Sentinel
Niagara
Weex
Liverpool
Baltimore Sant
War Department
California
Ives
Wilmot
Crawford
Gen. Taylor
Gov. Smith
Fashionable Amisement Skiffs Replace Fine Coach Parade
Fashionable circles abandon fine coaches and silver mounted harness for gondolfis or skiffs. Afternoon parties of ladies drift in open skiffs while music and society chatter rise, reflecting a shift in leisure and fashion preferences noted by Delta.
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Gondolfis
Volguly
Cholera Cases Near Louisville Limited to Local Areas
Cholera in Louisville area appears confined to one or two nearby localities as of Monday the 14th. Since Friday only a few cases have appeared and three or four deaths are reported including Lyman Parks Dan Manble Mrs Gray Mrs Ewing and a boy in the ice business whose name is not learned.
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E. W. Star
T.P. Larus
Charles Markham
Wm. Mahaffay
Simon Ladson
Ilend
Chas, Fields
John Kelly
Lewis Porter
Wm. Townsend
Wm. Magher
Warren Griffin
William Wadsworth
Wm. Carlisle
Aleck
Thos
McDonald
Jake
Mr. Austin
Richmond
Brown
Austin
Brigter
Wishelm
Albert
Reed Gray
Moses
Freeman
Barney
Rankin
Lon
Jesse Crowell
Alfred Sap
Nelson
McGeehe
Jape Wilson
John A. Morton
Hutton
Lad Clark
John Moore
Louisville
Monilay
Lyman Parks
Dan Man Ble
Gray
Ewing
Camphor vs Cholera: An 19th Century Self-Treatment Claim
A reader argues camphor saved city clerks and letter carriers from cholera. He recounts distributing camphor drops to staff with instructions to dose every ten minutes if symptoms appeared, noting two family members contracted cholera but recovered after camphor. He cites Dr Griga claiming 450 cholera patients were treated with camphor without loss when treated early.
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Griga
Exe
First Sunday School Established in Lynchburg Virginia
A 1817 account notes Lynchburg founded the first Sunday School in Virginia with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Founders George Walker James McGhee and Purnan, with Walker later serving as a U S Senator and James Walker as a Wisconsin Senator. Early pupils included William Allen and Jos Isaac P Walker.
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Virginia
Methodist Episcopal Church
George x Jp Wralkee
James McGelee
Purnan
William Allen
Ohl
Treasure Found by Laborers Near Mayo Quarry
Laborers working for Messrs Harvey and Co at Mayo’s quarry near Manchester on May 17 found a cache of Spanish and American coins buried about a foot deep against rock. Only a dollar piece and quarters were identified. the hoard appeared deposited long ago and humored myths about hidden wealth. The article notes speculation on who hid it and why, with reactions from nearby onlookers.
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Messra
Robt Harvey & Co, Ln
Richmond and Dolville
Mayo's
Manchester
United States
Avery Poe
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Rockwell
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Thomas B.king
George “Phillips
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Wm. McEinty
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