09 Jul 1839
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Newspaper
American Union
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1839
Page
1
This account from the Oriental Annual of 1839 details a Pariah's coffin-like burial with her lover Youghal's corpse nearby. Led by guards, she is lowered into a grave and sits on a ledge with him, a bamboo canopy, while the earth fills in. Her fate is sealed by Vermakien delegates and a corrupt sovereign's oath.
From the London Examiner a report on England and Wales constabulary reform notes that tens of thousands are committed to jail yearly and many criminals live by depredation for years. Evidence shows migratory thieves move from towns to rural areas and piracy on canals thrives without effective civil protection. Prisoners describe steady theft, organized networks, and high profit from pilfering goods onto transport.
A staunch liberty advocate denounces Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, for overthrowing Hannover’s constitution and brutalizing subjects. The letter condemns tyranny, calls for divine justice, and highlights the imprisonment of jurist Dr Wig, a defender of man rights and liberty.
A translated letter from Dr Konig, confined in Emden, depicts relentless isolation and poverty after his wife’s death. He pleads for basic needs, fuel, light, clothing, and writ ing rights, while asking Hamburg colleagues to consider aiding his three destitute children. His plea reflects fury against tyranny and the hope of asylum in free lands.
Defeal of Vivows Mannie Jr a Whig Railroad superintendent alleges defeat of 17 59069 in a case. The Whig party seeks their check despite legal tresewe and related motions.
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