Government's Indian policy and naval actions in 1840s context
President Van Buren outlines Indian removal efforts, frontier warfare, and pacification progress in Florida and the west, detailing military campaigns, treaty disputes with Seminoles, and continued support for emigration to new western homelands. He notes navy pursuits abroad, post office finances, and efforts to suppress the African slave trade with patrols off Africa and calls for stricter national trade bans against slave circulators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of War
Florida
United States
Mississippi
Payne’s Landing
Dude
Thompson
Besersl Clinch
Eustis
Jesup
Taylor
Macomb
Washington
Conness
Armistad
Hhe
Stone
Florda
Congress
Mediterranean
Pacific
Brazil
Gulf of Mexico
Constellation
Boston
Kearney
China and
Indian Seas
Aulick
Yorktown
Sandwich and
Society Islands
New Zealland
Japan
Bay of Islands
New Zealand
Lieuenant Wilkes
Hudson
Wilkes
Department
Dolphin
Grampus
Africa
M. van Buren
Miike listing for sale items and odds and ends
A muddled OCR style list describes various goods for sale and miscellaneous items. It mentions barrels of seed oil, Venetian items, copal, powders, roots, and chemicals, with prices and vendors scattered through the text.
Adalotatr torts Nolite in Race eyewed case
A fragmented report notes a legal dispute involving Adalotatr and Peters, with mentions of Gore Colp and the estate of Dames Wield. The text lacks clear details on parties, location, or outcomes, but indicates a court proceeding or claim concerning property or damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peters
Gore
Peter's Vegetable Pills Antibilious Cure Promoted
An advertisement extols Peter's Vegetable Pills as a universal medicine easing yellow fever dyspepsia liver complaints and various digestive ailments. It cites a local cured patient Henry K Fox and claims global, climate independent efficacy, with mild action and no harsh side effects. The pills are sold by I S Scott Co Turnbull Warrenton and other outlets across the U S with notes to inquire for Dr Peter's Antibilious Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry K. Fox
Peter
I. 5
Scott , Co
J Turnbull, Stephens
Pd hert + agrange
Geo Craig and Co. Warrenton
U.S
German Asperient Pills and Tonic Cures All Ailments
A Victorian medicine advertisement touts Dr. Harlich of Altdorf Germany for German Asperient Pills and Compound Strengthening Tonic. It claims they cleanse the stomach purify the blood strengthen nerves and aid digestion for many diseases including dyspepsia liver and stomach troubles. It lists sale offices in Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Steubenville and urges trial with directions for use and promises of cautionary efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarheh
O. P. Harlich
Altdorf
Germany
Icp
Liver Complaint Sized by Fixed Pain and Weight
The advertisement describes a liver complaint with right side pain, heat, loss of appetite, vomiting, rough black tongue, yellowish or pale complexion, and breathing trouble that may lead to a fatal outcome. It promotes Dr ARLICH S compound tonic strengthening and German Apericat pills as a cure if started early, with offices in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and a Brookstore listing in Steubenville Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlich
North Eighth Street
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Clair Street
James
Dr Harlichs Compound and German Appvient Prils Cure Patient
A patient named William Richard Piuubargh reportedly recovered from a distressing liver related illness after treatment with Dr Harlichs Medicine. The note lists symptoms including left side pain weight loss vomiting dry emetic tongue changes and severe debility. The remedy was administered at 41 St Clair vex ies near North Eighth Street, with reference to a workcore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlich
Prils
William Richard Piuubargh
Mr. Hocart
Harlick
Eighth Street
St Clair Vex
James
Trade list of cosmetic and chemical ingredients by T. & G. Johnson
A compact ledger style entry listing numerous ingredients and quantities such as Arabic iod, Rose Pink Caik madder, Lampblack, Jojoba paste, Sal Epsaon, Bal Soda, Bottle corks, and Magnesia. It names brands or suppliers and shows unit counts like 100 and 50, reflecting a catalog or stock record for chemical components and cosmetic materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attvelen
Refi and Borax &A. . T.& G Johnson
Causes and symptoms of dyspepsia from Dr Harlich pills
The text explains causes of indigestion due to overeating, fasting, sedentary life, worry, purgatives, and alcohol, listing symptoms like loss of appetite, nausea, distension, headaches, and nervous symptoms. It promotes Dr Harlich's Compound Tonic Strengthening Pills as the remedy, claiming physician approval and agents in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh as of October 29, 1839.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. P Harlich
Harlich
North Eighth Street
Filbert Street
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
St Clair St
James Turnbull
Cure for RMEUMLA TYSIE PNTIRELY by Harlich Pills
Soloman Wilson of Chester County Pennsylvania suffered two years with a distressing disease causing excruciating joint pain. After using Dr Harlich's Compound Pills, pain subsided by the third day and strength returned within three weeks, enabling him to resume work. Office locations listed in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with sales at a Steubenville bookstore. Price indicated as $9.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tysie
O P Harlich
Germany
Solomon Wilson
Chester County
Wilson
Harlich
Weer Chester
North Eighth Street
Philadelphia
Pitsburgh
St Clair Street
James Turnbull
Steubenville
Oho
Dan
Worms Worm Lozenges Claim Great Remedy Discovery
An advertisement extols SHERMAN S Worm Lozenges as a safe pleasant cure for various worms in children and adults. It cites cures of spasms and coughing, notes Dr Churchills and Mr Nones’ endorsements, and claims over 2000 certificates. Sold by multiple merchants at 31 cents per box of 16 lozenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchillas
J. B. Nones
Severa
A. Sherman
M.D
Nassau St. N.Y
New York
Seer & Co & J. Paratals
Stenbenv
Geo, Craig & Co. Warrenton
T& P
Odbert Lagrange
Bom
Public Notice of Land Sale in Pittsburg District
Public notice from Boorkseller Ry and NXWtione announces sale of lands in the district at ten o'clock on Tuesday, December, to settle purchases. The books will be opened for bids, with location at corner of Wood and Lord streets in Pittsburg, under authority of Thomas Mott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boorkseller RY & Nxwtione
Wood and
Lrd Streets
Pittsburgh
Healey
Onsy
Thas Vies
Meubenville
Thomas Mott
Lendaffien
Hulievtie
Newembe
Leise
Moffat Life Medicines Promoted by Public Notice
An 1840 advertisement promotes Moffat life medicines for dyspepsia fever and many ailments. It claims powerful cleansing effects on stomach kidneys and liver, asserts universal prescription by physicians for fever and ague, and invites readers to buy at Broadway New York with agents nationwide. It mentions specific products Life Pills and Pheois Bitters and directs buyers to John Moffat signature on bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mofpfat
Lynch
Moffat
Goa
Broadway
William B. Moffat
New York
United States
Canadas
John Moffat
Messrs
T. & G. Johnson
Steubenville
Hie
Silk Cotton and Woollen Dye and Finish Service in Steubenville
Dyer informs ladies and gents of Steubenville and Wilby he will dye and finish dresses ribbons sates and crapes including merino mous and pongee to a superb standard. Gentlemen’s clothes and mourning cleaning offered. Repairs to colors and woods also done at old stand behind Union Factory Market Street. No charge if not pleased. Cutton and wood dyed any color. June 16 1840.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steubenville
Wilby
We. &c
Cy. N. B
Sefle
Union Factory
Market Street
Eohenville
New Goods Open at Mr Laughin Store Corner Market Streets
The subscriber announces a new stock at Mr M M Laughin’s shop corner Whird and Market streets featuring fashionable spring and summer goods. Purchased in Philadelphia this spring at reduced prices, offered for cash. SE James Dougherty invites old customers and the public to come and examine. Mar 24. £840.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Laughin
Phiadephia
Groceries and liquors offered at reduced cash prices
David McGowan AS receives a large Baltimore and Philadelphia stock of groceries and teas. The sale includes coffee, tea varieties, sugars, spices, salts, pepper, indigo, candies, soaps, tobacco, honey, tallow, soap, and a selection of liquors. Prices to be reduced for cash starting July 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David McGowan
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Young Hyson
Imperial
Palmers
Glee
Alan Brimstone
Atd Bhaest
Wives Brandy Whisky &c
Quality oil and wine for sale by Johnsons Steubenville
A message from T. and G. Johnson in Steubenville announces 18 1 quality oil and wine received and offered for sale with June date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. & G. Johnson
Steubenville
June
Trade notices and exchanges queried by Turnbull
A fragmentary notice from November in Swubenville references trades and exchanges. James Turnbull notes limited handling of certain articles as a trade account, with unclear terms and potential restrictions on movement or sale of items.
Brandreth Pills touted as universal health cure and risk of counterfeit
An advertisement extols Brandreth’s Pills as a trusted restorative used for years with broad praise. It warns buyers against counterfeit sellers, offers a certificate of agency for legitimate agents in Jefferson County Ohio, lists authorized dealers, and notes a 25 cent price with directions. The text also includes unrelated 1840 notices on tailoring, a runaway girl, postal hours, taxes, and an administrator's notice from Steubenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randreth
Nature
Brandreth
B. Brandeth
Universal- Speall
A4il
B. Brandreth
County of
New York
Richmond Post Office Letters List 1840
Remaining letters at the Richmond Ohio post office in Jefferson county on October 1 1840 include Bowes Tsane Miller Richard Butcher Robert Cowden David Chapman Nicholas Ford Charles R Furgy Samuel Grafton John Grable Thomas Hudson Thomas Hartnup Charles Haines Otis Hobart B Hoper Lyle Kerr Mrs Wm Kennedy Eleanor Livingst SALML W W Oakley esq Eliza O Neal Caleb Plummer Jobn Plummer 2 Henry 1 Peters Etham Riley Jobo Stonebraker Mrs Sarah Sigler William Shroff John Smith Elisha C Stone Win Talbott Benjamin Welch iphens Young
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Jefferson County
Bowes
Tsane Miller
Richard Butcher
Robert Cowden
David Chapman
Nicholas Ford
Charles R Furgy
Samuel Grafton
John
Grable
Thomas Hudson
Thomas Hartnup
Charles Haines Otis Hobart
Job B
Hoper
Lyle Kerr
Wm Kennedy
Eleanor Livingst Salml
W W Oakley Esq
Eliza O'Neal
Caleb Plummer Jobn Plummer
Henry
Peters Etham Riley Jobo Stonebraker
Sarah Sigler
William Shroff
John Smith
Elisha C Stone Win Talbott
Benjamin Welchiphens Young
James Myers Moves to Large Brick House Inn
James Myers formerly of Mansion House at Washington and Water Streets has relocated to the large brick house known as Thomas Maxwell's House on Market Street one door above Sixth. He informs friends and the public he is prepared to accommodate travelers and regular guests, having spent much to fit up the house and stabling, a large yard, and a fine water well. His table will feature market delicacies and his bar plenty of quality liquors. Sept. 1, 1840.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Myers
Washington
Water Streets
Thomas Maxwell
James Anderson
Market Street
Sixth Street
Local Post Office Chess Tournament Notes from Ohio
In mm Ohio on October 1, 1840 players John Cresinger Charles Cray V Thomas Henry Epbrine Hanes David 3 Jones Miss Rachel Michel Michal Mead Robert Roe William Seamen Warner participated in a local post office game event.
Fragmentary 1860 Fraternity Essay Remnant
A damaged OCR fragment references a 1860 date with scattered terms like fraternity and fiber. Readable pieces hint at a social or organizational topic but lack clear subjects or actions. The item appears to be a brief, incomplete notice from a historical period.
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Miike
Wales
Mageitia
Booty & Ce
Mewbesrie Gop
Than
Proale Ee Ee
Traetment
Colin
James Dougherty
Daniel S. Larimore
eeeweTruLay
Eliimene
Sténheuville
Yerick House
Herald
Lim
South Pourth Street
Market
Adams West Side
Kell
Fourth Street
Hem. B. Kerlin
Lua Grover
Elin, Dillon
Steubenville, O
WM. Simpson
John Freetiorn
Jefferson Ennd
Eid
James Scott
Eleanor Freeborn
Admre
James Jackson
Elaine
Alex. Jackhon
Armstrong
Third Street
Samuel Wilson Steubenville
D. McGowan
St Henville
Fuse
Lalate
V. Owesney
Potts, PM
Falwaons
York
London
John Kell
Li “Emainil Cow
Warrente Bell
Charles Brucher
Miss Vreamer
Jacob Derry
Henry Henry Mrs
Jane Lowell
Elijah Jones
Joseph McCato Hugh Patton John Jr
Stockdale
Josh Winter
Asa W
G.O. Craig
P.M
Mechanics’ Saving Food Lowbery of
Anid Senay
Promraty
Jae
Samtes
CIA
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