Burrows acquitted after Edgeford confession sparks evidence
In an 1814 English trial, Henry Edgeford accuses John Burrows of highway robbery. A diary entry and a partial witness confirm Edgeford’s testimony, leading to Burrows’ acquittal and Edgeford’s escape, with Burrows and Edgeford later revealed as confederates in crime.
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Stage House
Edgeford
Alboro
Barrington Road
Burrows
The Timely Witness in a Clerkenwell Assizes Tale
A visitor calling himself Henry Edgeford of Leeds attends a clerical assizes session in Clerkenwell during a highway robbery case involving John Burrows. Edgeford’s presence plus letters from London and a noted MP incident weave a mystery as Burrows is held for examination after a pawned gold note and a scarred hand link him to the crime.
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Mr. Edgeford
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Herry Edgeford
Leeds
Esa
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Elis
Barrows
Edgeford
Clerkenwell Assises
England
Evening Mail
Bubious
Biuveek
Vicihlly
London
Thos. Baring
M. P
Charing and
Bank of England
Polic
Susvivion
Inmate James Boon Inherits $150000 Estate
James Boon, 85, an inmate of Kingston Poorhouse in Lenoir county New York, with his wife and three children, is said to have inherited a handsome estate valued at $150000.
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James Boon
Kingston
Lenoir County
N. Y
The Polly of Dissipation and Moral Struggle
An admonitory meditation on human weakness and vice. It questions why people persist in evil despite knowledge and virtue, urging free will to choose wisdom and a respectable life. It contrasts light and knowledge with unheeded blessings and the pain of final suffering.
Resolved to Resist Gaming Wins Lifelong Distinction
The article notes that successful men like William Pitt and William Wilberforce achieved prominence by resisting gambling. Pitt vowed never to play hazard after recognizing its grip, and Wilberforce abandoned gaming after a ruinous night at a gaming house, later becoming renowned English leaders.
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William Pitt
William Wilberforce
Hastard
Tie
Reading and writing aid to youth away from home
Clayton urges youths leaving home to adopt reading and writing. He warns against dissipation from lack of funds and promotes making living spaces comfortable and writing a daily page of original notes. The habit trains observation and discernment, preserving useful information.
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Phyasiaally P
Clayton
Noted Doctor Reveals Alarming Fake Wines From 1856 Store Test
Cincinnati physician Hiram Cox recounts testing sixteen liquor samples at a local store in 1856, finding Port, Sherry, and Madeira based on sulfuric acid and other adulterants rather than grape juice. He cites a sexton paying $2.75 a gallon for sacramental Port and notes coal's early bans in London, plus a Utah Territory squaw trade report and Vermont honorary degrees.
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Hiram Cox
M. D
Cincinnati
Jamaica
Polite Children and Fire Side Education
A reflective 19th century admonition on manners and parental influence. The author urges children to heed good conduct and suggests parents should model proper behavior, noting that "fire side education is longest remembered" and that polite example benefits both child and parent.
Mississippi minister shot near Warren Circuit
The Rev. P. E. Green, Methodist preacher in charge of the Warren Circuit, Mississippi, was shot at Montalban by a man named Fisher. The wound is believed mortal. Fisher fled after the attack. motive suggested as Fisher objecting to his wife joining the church. Source: Vieksurg Whig.
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Yankee Isad
Green
Old Hickory
Cambridge
Illinois
Suootmsa
Mississippi
P. E. Green
Warren
Montalban
Fisher
Vieksurg Whig
Real Havanas Made From Oak Leaves Say New York Man
A Scoharie Republican correspondent reports a government appraisal tale about fake cigars. An importers’ invoice was revalued after evidence and oath showed the cigars contained no tobacco, only oak and other leaves soaked in tobacco lye. The story notes such cigars arriving inland, possibly among Old Seoharie society.
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New York
Scoharie Republican
Custom House
Sam
Seoharie
Atlantic Telegraph Company defends motives over cable test
In London the Atlantic Telegraph Company replies to M Whitehouse and his critics. They claim the initial venture had noble aims and show it is possible to communicate with America by telegraph. A final decision on extending the cable remains uncertain amid questions of motives and mercenary interests.
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Atlantic Telegraph Company
London
Whitehouse
America
London Post
Atlantic Company
Kansas election results reshape county seats and party balance
In Kansas, recent elections across counties produced varied outcomes. Leavenworth elected the full Republican ticket and chose Leavenworth as county seat, while Atchison also backed Republicans for three seats with Atchison as seat. Jefferson saw an independent Democrat win, Oskaloosa became seat, Doniphan favored Democrats, Douglas chose Republicans with Lawrence as seat, Johnson aligned with Douglas, and Lykins elected Walters and Halliday, Republicans, with St Louis Republican presence noted.
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Kansas
Leavenworth
Atchison County
Atchison
Jefferson County
Franklin Finck
Owens
Oskaloosa
Doniphan
Douglas County
Lawrence
Johnson
Douglas
Olathe
Lykins County
Walters and
Halliday
St. Loui Repub
Forney Attacks Buchanan in Germantown Speech
Col. Forney sharply criticizes President Buchanan at Germantown Pennsylvania. He cites Mr Brown of Mississippi accusing Buchanan of promising to remove officeholders who oppose the English bill on the Kansas question. He argues patronage rules should equally apply to the South.
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Verney
Buchanan
Forney
Germantown
Senator Brown
Mississippi
Kansas
Brown
Pennsylvania
North
United States
Cost of Shells Reflects War Outlay Across Sizes
The piece notes a thirteen inch shell costs ten to twelve dollars while a thirty six inch bomb costs about one hundred fifty dollars, illustrating the high wartime expenditures governments face.
Michigan Democrats Accused of Large School Fund Fraud
The Detroit Advertiser reports that during Democratic control of Michigan state government a total of $97,000 in private funds plus $71,703 from the common School Fund were misappropriated. Additional losses include $250,000 from a fraudulent sale of school land containing copper deposits.
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Michigan
Detroit
The Aurisian Well Reaming Progress Report
In the State House Yard the Aurisian Well depth remains 2750 feet while reaming advances slowly. By noon today the shaft reached 1425 feet with 595 feet left to ream before lining to prevent collapse. progress has been about one foot per hour per Columbus Peat.
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Uts Canveni
Ity
State House
Columbus Peat
Shingle Roof Renewal Method Promises Savings
A 19th century note from the National Era advocates installing new shingles over existing ones using six penny nails to save removal cost and prevent exposure to rain. It claims a tighter, warmer roof that lasts about one third longer, and notes to remove moss before re-shingling.
A Cure for Burns Reported by The Gazette Medical
The Gazette Medical of Brance reports a simple accidental discovery that charcoal can relieve burn pain and may promote healing when applied as a cold paste. Several demonstrations have shown the wound healing after treatment.
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Gazette Medical
Brance
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