Testimony of the Rocks and Genesis in Geology Debate
The late Hugh Miller’s forthcoming work The Testimony of the Rocks bears hundreds of Paris-engraved illustrations. It argues that Genesis creation was seen by Moses with the eye, not dictated in words, depicting a visionary panorama of days and scenes, with scenes of seas, land, forests, and living beings.
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Hugh Miller
Gould & Lincoln
Paris
Moses
Milton
Adam
Midian
John
Patmos
Abraham
A Drunkard's Brain and the Inebriate's Fate
A historical reflection on Hyrti the anatomist who claimed he could tell a drunkard’s brain from a sober one by a single scalpel stroke. It discusses preserving brains in alcohol, the indulating effects of alcohol, and the moral disdain for desecrating the soul and human kindness in intoxication.
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Hyrti
Boston Medical
A Hundred Years AGo And The World Then And Now
A retrospective compares events from a century and half past to the present, noting when monarchies dominated in 19th century and republics rose elsewhere. It recalls French rule over Quebec and New Orleans, the old French monarchy, Bastille era, and leaders long gone. It then sketches mid 19th century U S growth and social beliefs about marriage and intellect.
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United States
Great Britain
Switzerland
Quebec
Pittsburgh
New Orleans
Louis the Xvth
Ohio
Oregon
Washington
Jefferson
Clay
Webster
Calhoun
Republican press backs Governor Chase renomination
The Troy Times notes unanimous Republican support for Governor Chase and calls it a good omen for his renomination. Old Miami county is declared ready to do its part in re-electing him.
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Troy Times
Chase
Old Miami
Virginia colonization scheme draws New England support
The Newburyport Herald notes Eli Thayer's plan to settle Virginia with free white emigrants. Virginia landowners, brokers from New York, and Boston settlers eye expanding property value, while War residents hold large tracts now seen as worthless. The Wheeling Times source is cited.
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Coronmtiva Vinavita
Newburyport
Mass
Eli Thayer
Virginia
Boston
New England
Thayer
New York
Governor Stanton speech urges temperance and restraint
The Leavenworth Times mocks Governor Stanton for theatrical speaking and advises him to refrain from public oratory. It notes Walker’s moves in New York and speculation about his railroad stock. A hurricane day hits the area as Kansas soil is deemed free and the Kansas River blocks boat navigation toward Lawrence from Leavenworth with daily coach lines on the route.
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Supreme Court of Ohio
Anderson
Henry Poindexter
Kentucky
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Clermont County
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Poindexter
Ohio
Aderson
The
District Court
ABA
Boston
Lawrence
E. T
Achison
Strayfellow
Cal
Liios
Lecompte
Leavenworth
Missouri
Kansas
Leavenworth Times
Kansas Territory
Stanton
Roser J. Walker
Walker
New York City
Southern Pacific Railroad
Kansas River
Recapture of Children Stolen by Mormons Eyed
From Lim to friends in St Louis a thread of the New Orleans kidnapping case unfolds. Eleanor and seven children were pursued across Texas Arkansas and Indian Territory. Pratt and Eleanor held on charges of larceny overturning clothing from the abducted children and the U.S. Marshal will transport prisoners to Van Buren with Capt Cahill and a lady while the case seeks onward action.
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St. Louis
Salt Lake Trail
Lim
Cuxnoxar
K-Will
Cahil
Pratt
E. J
BU. S
van Buren
Prat
Missouri
Practicability of a Canal Across the Isthmus of Darien
Correspondence from May 15 1857 discusses Dr Caldwell of the U S ship Independence and a projected interoceanic canal. It cites Lt Strain 1853 surveys deeming the route impracticable, while Caldwell views the Darien route as well suited for canalization. The report may renew official interest.
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Isthmus
Darien
Baltimore Sun
Wasutxoton
Caldwell
U. S
Independence
Gisborne
Lieut. Strain
Leaut Swain
Parip
Vacely
Lieu’. Strain
Navy
de. Caldwell
Pacific
Atlantic
Mormon Leaders Plan Spring Move to British Possessions
A New York Herald extract cites a March 2 letter claiming Brigham Young and 200 plus missionaries will depart May 1 to explore British territories for a preferred homeland. St. Louis reports April 21 notes Brigham remains popular in Great Salt Lake City and plans an expedition toward the Selmon river, signaling an extensive movement by Mormon leaders.
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Utah Terboky
Brigham and Connell
Brigham Fouk
California
Great Salt Lake City
St. Louis
Brigham
Selmen River
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