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Bimbug
New York Express
Baltimore Sun
Paine
New York
Astor House
H. M Paine
Robin
Waterson
Congress
Mississippi
Plain
America
MISCELLANY: praise and doubts on Paine light and mummies
A collection of varied items discusses Paine’s water powered light with cautious doubt, reports on a New York contract and billion dollar bids, the Egyptian mummy unrolling in Boston, praise for fresh air, and the Sorbonne’s diamond experiments led by M. Desprest and Draper.
Athens Presses to Move State Convention Center
In a spirited bid for the Ohio Constitutional Convention to meet outside Columbus Athens argues it is as central as Cleveland or Zanesville, noting its health, hotels, and transport. The piece parades local inducements, including fine halls and printing services, while lampooning rival cities and political maneuvers.
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Columbus
Tiffin
Athens
Cleveland
Zanesville
Steubenville
Carley & Pickering
Bank
Senate Chamber
Medary
Elyra Courier Changes Hands and Proviso Banner
The Elyra Courier now runs under editor G. G. Washburn with Whig Governor nominee Jounsos on the banner. The paper reaffirms 1848 resolutions and Whig Proviso demands for Territorial Governments. It argues against forcing Whigs to back the January Convention nominee and warns of high stakes.
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Elyra
Free Democracy Party
G. G. Washburn
van Buren
Jounsos
Free Soilers split over Judge Wood support in Lorain
The Elyra Courier reprints the Lorain Argus urging Free Soilers to back Judge Wood, noting his refusal to state Wilmot Proviso or suffrage positions. The piece accuses the Argus of deception, defends Whig measures, and cites Ohio politics, urging alignment with party platforms amid a Wilmot Proviso debate. Also includes a Cuba relation excerpt and a Robert son convention remark.
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Elyra Courier
Judge Wood
Free Soilers
Lorain Argas
Free Soil Party
Clark and Townshend
Mum Ford
Mrs. Partington
Wilmot
Free Democrats
Lorain County
Ohio
Democratic Party
Meerina
Robertson
Lake Steamer Griffith Destroyed by Fire
Flood of details from Burwavo report a Lake Erie disaster. The steamer Griffith Capt Robey caught fire about 5 am ten miles from Cleveland while carrying emigrants. Only about thirty survived after leaping into the lake. many were lost including Capt Robey’s wife and child. Estimate around two hundred dead, the worst Lake Erie calamity since the Erie disaster.
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Burwavo
Griffith
Robey
Cleveland
Lake Erie
Erie
Benefits of railroad transport for hogs versus driving
An article from the Kentucky Statesman is cited showing farmers gain as merchants from rail transport. A hog dealer near Fayette and Bourbon counties drove 4,500 hogs to Cincinnati, losing 29 pounds per hog by driving. Calculations suggest substantial losses offset by rail, with net loss by driving about 7,065 dollars, advocating a railroad to the Ohio River and a Maysville or Covington terminus.
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Kentucky Statesman
Fayette
Bourbon Counties
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Maysville
Covington
England's struggle to preserve peace and liberty in Europe
The piece argues Europe risks a move toward military despotism led by Russia Austria and France, with England needing to stay true to peace. It notes Switzerland may seek US protection, France faces republican retreat, and England must resist homogenized domination or risk losing liberty as the play unfolds in a tense global chessboard.
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Europe
England
United States
Russia
Austria
France
Switzerland
United States of America
Republic of the Alps
Hell
Washington
Henry V
Why Congress does Nothing. Horace Greely Faces Congress
Horace Greeley travels to Washington to probe Congress inaction and the Whig and Free Soil factions. He cites Abraham Lincoln era voting patterns, paired members, and missing delegates. The piece argues slavery and territorial fights block essential measures and urges public action to curb pro slavery influence.
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Horace Greely
Congress
Whig Party
Friends of Free Soil
Greely
Mr. G
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Ross County Votes 100000 for Cincinnati Rail Link
Ross County citizens approve a special election plan to subscribe 100000 to build a railroad to Cincinnati via Hillsborough, praising Ely for pushing the measure and forecasting a milestone in Ohio’s development. Also notes the Sons of Temperance Jubilee planned in Boston June 11 with expected 30000 members and speakers Gov. Flees and others.
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Ross County
Cincinnati
Hillsborough
Ely
Ohio
Ross
Hardin
Kenton
the Sons of Temperance
Boston
Order
Gov. Flees
Phillip S. White
F. Carey
Convention Debates and Gold Finds Highlight June News
A convention resumed debate led by Judge Kennom opposing unrestricted liability and rejecting crude political wisdom. Reports on Corporations and Militia passed, with amendments on conscientious objection. Farther, Brown County hosts rich gold findings near Bean Blossom and Salt Creek, with workers daily yielding varying sums. new steam fire pump touted as a city asset. curiosities on seeds and vegetation from deep earth.
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P. M
Kennom
Witout
Society of Friends
Lidey
Col. Hawkins
Loudon
Stanton
Bates, Morris
van Buren
Cass
Brown County
Bean Blossom
Salt Creek
Bear Creek
Lick Creek
Diggins
Georgia
Bloomington
Banner Brummit, Jr
Nashville
Augusta
Geo
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Fey
Joseph Hobkins
Thomas J. Diehl
Payne
Worcester
N. E
New York Tribune
Progeeters
Mr. Paine
John C. Pedrick
Eay
Sethu Unde Jotstiech Company i
Pedrick Ia
Egypt
Daily Globe
Paris
The
London Times
Sorbonne
M. Desprest
Savan
Wilnig Ny
M. Draper
Prince Rostoff
Duke of York
Solomon
Athens Messenger
N.H. and
A. J. van Vorhes
the Messenger
Messrs
Minnesota
Upper
Jonathan Carver
Cantebury
Connecticut
John Carver
Plymouth
New England
Wolf
Quebec
Amherst
Montreal
Carver
St. Anthony
Minnesota Territory
Suile of St. Anthony
Chippewa River
A. van Vorhes
Hibbardville
Newark Gazette
Johnson
O. S. Journal
Sandusky City
Etar
Our Railroad
Friends of the
Belpre and Cincinnati Railroad
New Petersburgh
Highland County
W. O. Collina
Hillsborrough and Cincinnati Company
Gen. McDowell
Hillsboro
Belpre & Cincinnati Railroad Company
H. Greely
Tribune
Cuba
Spain
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