Native American Party condemned in defense of civic liberty
An editorial attacks the Native American party as un-American and harmful to civil liberty, arguing allegiance to old world divisions weakens the republic. It cites the nation's revolutionary heritage and lists foreign allies who aided American independence to rebuke anti-immigrant sentiments. It concludes with a separate English story about a love quarrel ending in a man’s death from a ruptured blood vessel.
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Citinene
Friends of Civil Liberty
America
Friends of Humanity
N. Y
Pargrey
Duelish quarrel near Washington ends without bloodshed
An Sunday morning meeting near Washington between De Veaux Powell son of Col. John Powell of Philadelphia and William Norris son of a Baltimore man led to a refused handshake and a pistol challenge. They fired at eighty yards with no hits, then returned to the city as the Times notes the era’s folly.
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Washington City
de Veaux Powell
John Hare Powell
Philadelphia
Wiliam Norris
Mr. Norris
Baltimore
Powell
Norris
Balt. Sun
Shipping list shows US trade dominance at California port
A letter from California in the New York Herald argues that Yankee control of foreign trade at the port is extensive. It notes Boston ships with return cargoes valued at $500,000 and states American property in California is substantial, with profits cited at about 300 percent despite voyage costs.
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Taupe
California
Vege OY
Dave
New York Herald
Boston
United States
A Pious Convert Takes Leave After Gift at English Church
In a country church in England a stranger donated a guinea during a sermon and seemed moved by zeal and charity. After refusing to return the collected money, he declared that freely given should be freely received and rode away on a fine horse, perplexing the congregation.
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England
A Lady in Congress Sermon Targets Congress
Sunday morning at the Capitol Mrs Rachel Barker delivered a strong sermon to members, lashing politicians of all ranks for duelling and urging honesty. After about two hours she donned her bonnet and shawl, bidding the audience farewell with affectionate goodbyes, noting no man would dare to voice such critiques.
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Congress
Capitol
Rachel Barker
Prairie Polities and Rocky Mountain Graffiti
A New Orleans Picayune note recounts a hunting party inscribing Henry Clay on Independence Rock far beyond Missouri, with Martin Van Buren later added by William Gilpin of Missouri who joined Fremont’s Oregon expedition.
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Prairie Poliries
New Orleans
Picayune
Rocky Mountains
Henry Clay
Independence Rock
Prairies
Missouri
Rock
Martin van Buren
Wiliam Gilpin
Oregon
Fremont
St. Louis
Argus
Philo
Banquet Promotes Horseflesh Consumption in Swabia
A Swabian society recently formed to popularize horseflesh as food held a horseflesh supper at Koenigsbad on November 17 with over 150 attendees from all classes. Dishes included soup, corned horse, and horse a la mode. meat praised as tender and beeflike and soup free of odd flavor. The event quickly emptied the tables, prompting calls for another similar feast. The New York Schnellpoat questions the aim and benefits of this trend amid peace.
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Swabia
Koenigsbad
New York “Schnellpoat
New Submerged Vessel Abert Debuts In Buffalo Harbor
The Apent, seven feet long and eight deep, from Lies Hunter of the United Sues navy, is to be propelled by two submerged water wheels. It has no high pressure steam engines, twenty five horsepower total, iron frames, and a hull a quarter inch thick. Draws three feet six inches aft and three feet two inches forward. If harbor stays open, trials will occur in ten days before Buffal o citizens, showcasing underwater propulsion in warship design. Built by West Point Foundry Association, who offer larger iron vessels.
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Lies
Hunter
United Sues Navy
Peddies
Buffalo
West Point Foundry Association
Buffalo Advertiser
Ole Bull’s Gains in New York and Philadelphia
The New York Express estimates Ole Bull’s profits from seven concerts in New York at about $8,000 with a Newark Park total of $3,000 and $700 for one more Park performance plus $4,300 for two Tabernacle shows. It notes his nett profits between New York and Philadelphia exceeding $12,000 and praises his European reputation and universal appeal that should carry his success across the Union.
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The
New York Express
Ole Bull
the Park
Tabernacle
Philadelphia
Whig Escort With Log and Coons Planned in Baltimore
Harmony notes a ridiculous act in Baltimore this afternoon as self styled whigs plan to escort a log into the city with a marching band. Two live coons will be welcomed and songs by amateur coons are to be performed including Possum up a gum tree and Cooney in the cage.
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Baltimore
Cooney
Fatal Epidemic in the West Indies Report
Private letters from Woolwich describe a dreadful West Indian epidemic causing high fatalities and widespread suffering. Military losses include Captain Sir Henry Chamberlain and Lieut Jenkins among 166 others at Burmenda, with no civil death totals given. A New Orleans notice announces a cock fight on Sunday the 17th for Fire Company No.1 funds.
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West Indies
Woolwich
Lelan
Sir Henry Chamberlain, Bart
Royal Artillery
Jenkins
Royal Engineers
20Th Regiment of the Line
Burmenda
New Orleans
Lafayette
Avam
Israng
Almanac Listing and Parade Notice for January Morning
Almanac entry lists a parade at 5 o clock A M on January date. Includes note about twenty four blank cartridges and references C C Gray.
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C. C.gray
Financial report on Ohio State revenue and bank stock losses
A historical financial summary notes the state’s revenue receipts totaling 642 195 51 and a refund of 96 380 62 under an apportionment of 1540 leaving 85 748 51 with commissioners. It details bank stock relinquishment, original investment of 765 shares at 55 each, resulting 34 925 00 after reductions. It lists loans secured by mortgages totaling 13 504 91, individual securities 4128, and loan repayments of 719 23 to be refunded to the state main fund. It estimates losses from relinquishment at 5 per share on 130 shares plus 650 00 interest, totaling 35 748 89. It states 1 787 44 is due to the school fund as five percent. Also references periodical publications and local advertisements from 1843.
One Way Tope Younc The Greek Ladies Age Rule
The text notes that Greek ladies count their age from marriage rather than birth. It adds that if they are not married, they supposedly do not count their age at all.
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Younc
Wedding thanks for cakes from Mr A J Gould and Lady
A note of gratitude is expressed for wedding cakes sent by Mr A J Gould and his wife. The writers wish them long happy years and comfort in old age, with several Govino pieces to bring cheer.
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A. J, Gould
Reed Weds Elizabeth Young in Jefferson County
Married on December 31 by J. D. Daton esq James M Reed and Elizabeth Young unite in marriage in Jefferson County.
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J. D. Daton
James M. Reed
Elizabeth Young
Jefferson County
Governor signs death warrants for Dolan and Dolan
Governor Porter has signed the death warrants of James Dolan and Bridget Dolan for the murder of Rufus G. Gere in a shantee near Athens Bradford county Pa in July last. The execution is scheduled for Friday February 16 between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM as reported by the Philadelphia Argus.
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Pluspanp Ano
Porter
James Dolan
Bridget Dolan
Rufus G. Gere
Athens
Bradford County
Philadelphia Argus
State Treasurer warns Berks County Scrip devaluation
The State Treasurer announces Berks County Bank scrip is no longer payable for state debts and warns of depreciation. The public is urged to avoid Berks County scrip and consider discarding all paper from that bank to stay safe amid ongoing issues.
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Berns County Bank
Berks County
Ee. Temener
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Baltimore Argus
N.O
Andrews & Hull
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Donoyer
E. Sue
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Price Sects
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William M'Donald
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Japan
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Samuel D. Hunter
Alexander Conn
D. W. . Stier
Market
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Pervertte
Johnson & Henin
Weaver & Howard
G. & A. Scott
New York
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New Cash
Thomas
A. Hanna
Water Street
O’neal & Fleming
Joanson & Henrie
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A.L. Prazer
Portugal
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Antonio Te
Jose Felix Gomes
Thomas Souis
Johnson & Heniia
J. W. Blair
Pittsburgh
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Aca
Sterling & Jenkins
Doctor Jaynes
J. 8. Scott & Co
J.S. Thomas
Dougherty
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Thoman
Pearme
Henry Swearingen
Henry Swee
Jemes Crawford
Fiagen
Gallia County
Hane Wilson
Jemese Crawford, Jr
Swearingen
James Crawford Jr
Crawford
Hannah Maria Vantassell
Jacob Vantassell
Maria
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