Spirit of the Mountain Brings Veit Fortune and Woes
Veit borrows one hundred dollars from a mountain spirit, promising repayment in three years. The spirit aides Veit by revealing a cavern and a chest of silver coins, enabling wealth and a new life. At the deadline Veit returns with the debt, but when the wealth disappears, his family fears the spirit’s power and the consequence of debt.
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Chase for scraps and a note of payment fulfilled
Children chase dust and leaves along the road as a paper floats from the woods. A boy catches it, learns it bears rubrits payment in full, and the tale ends with Weit’s gratitude and rise to wealth and honor through honest living.
Arrival of the Liverpool Steamer in New York
The Liverpool steamer arrived from Liverpool with papers from London. Reports mention protests on U S Bank bills drawn on Hottinguer but covered by Rothschild. Britain’s harvest is a failure, with crops short. Bank of England bullion about 3.5 million and a suspected suspension of specie payments. Chartists waning. O'Connell urges repeal. Paris bread rise causes worker unrest. London finance notes.
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Destruction of a City by Fire in Quibdo
Reports from the Spanish coast describe the August 5 blaze that destroyed Quibdo, capital of Chaco, within hours. Though no lives were lost, most wooden thatched structures burned, leaving thousands destitute while the sole surviving basin of merchandise is valued at about one million dollars.
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Texas Texas and France on recognizing independence
In a French journal discussion, Mexico’s bid for Texas is dismissed as doomed while Texas’s independence is celebrated. France is urged to recognize Texas promptly for strategic and commercial gain, warning England may act if delay continues. The piece also lists election results and representatives in Ohio districts, showing political shifts.
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Resumption of Epecte Payments by The Tambighee Mics
Fragmentary OCR notes state a resumption of payments by the Tambighee Mics with mention of a third day and a payout tied to implied debts. The text is garbled with references to an agent, a speaker, and a redeemed sum of 110 M0, plus vague mentions of a test and Berk.
Fever Calls for Caution After Strong New Orleans Temptation
The Bulletin notes fever abates but lingers and warns steamer passengers to avoid the city. It laments frequent rash exposures and urges decisive remedy as temptations to visit New Orleans remain strong despite danger.
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Foreign trade in China stalls as government clings to ban
The Panama at New York reports through June first that China persists in enforcing old bonds on foreigners with Hong merchant ships blocking entry. Trade collapses as Cah ton houses close and consuls move to Macao. The British bark Ariel sails May 29 to Macao, then to the Red Sea to relay dispatches for London, returning to Macao with replies.
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Barbados drought noted in New York exchange reading room
Files up to September 7 report severe drought in Barbados named as the harshest for that season. It devastates cane crop and Indian corn and provisions. A postscript notes heavy rain falling afterward easing conditions.
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Santa Fe traders bring caravan to Missouri borders
The St. Louis Republican reports from Jackson County that the annual Santa Fe caravan has arrived near Missouri, bringing a rich return for its labors. It is said they carry a considerable amount of specie, a currency in high demand this quarter.
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Fruit as Food and Timing Debated in Diet Advice
Issue argues fruit should be eaten as food with meals or as part of a meal, not as a separate snack. Cites German physicians recommending fruit with breakfast for some, warns against regular fruit between meals, and notes risks to digestion and bowels. Mentions summer ailments and need for dietary self-control amid unclear text from medical sources.
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Publishers Seek Advance Payment for Notices in 1839 Ohio Papers
A Steubenville notice outlines a policy by W. C. McCauslen J. G. and M. L. Morris and Wilson and Worstell publishers of The American Union and Herald and Gazette. All casual ads including law notices must be prepaid. Obituaries and meeting notices, political nominations, and private-interest communications are billed at standard rates. No runaway spouses advertised under $10 for three insertions. Patent medicines discounted 50 percent. cash due at insertion. Also a list of post office letters for Smithfield, Jefferson County, Ohio dated October 1.
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Basque Provinces Revolt Settles Spain Crisis
A serious revolt occurred in the Basque Provinces, and the revolt appears to have settled Spain's difficulties in favor of the Queen.
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Wholesale and Retail Grocery and Produce Sale Ad 1839
Advertisement offering a wide range of goods including tea coffee spices tobacco wines candles and soaps. The notice lists numerous items by name and notes wholesale and retail pricing with cash or approved produce terms dated October 1 1839. It emphasizes a broad stock and accommodating terms.
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