Finland and Sweden Suffer Famine Across Baltic Regions
Reports describe famine across Finland and northern Sweden with starving children wandering villages and adults dying of hunger. Aid from Sweden and Russia arrives slowly as ice delays grain shipments and coastward forwarding remains blocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Witter
St. Petersburgh
Noscow
Sweden
Eorsi
Haron Steigliz
Finland
Magazises
Fjndland
Viegeorgee
Yesterdattom
Ce Aplein
Gulf of Bothnin
Alrady
Tg Lapdesshautmann
Norbotten
Tha Cave
Serraw
Stockhalm
Sepiamaber
Offici
Posttidningen
Taney's 1843 and 1857 rulings on freedom and citizenship
The passage discusses Taney's earlier 1843 decision in a Virginia case and the 1857 ruling, stating that a Black person could not be a citizen nor sue in federal court to recover freedom. It contrasts Taney's differing receptions and outcomes in related cases, including Williams v Ash and the Greenfield will, and notes the evolution toward a ruling that a slave could sue for freedom in the U S Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taney
East
James
Maryland
Calumabia
Scott
Missouri
Wis
U. S Supreme Court
Williams
Ash
Howard
Bf Honor
Bat
Ann Greenfield
Prince Boanty
F. Greenfield
James Ash
Segedom
Circuit
Greenfield
Circuit Courtless
Olave
U S Government Lands Sale Dates Noted in Kansas
Government land sales announced for May in Towa Point Doniphan County for the Towa tribe. May 26 in Paoli Lykins County for several tribes. and June 28 in Osawkee for the Delaware and related tribes. Total acres 5 000 for the bands and 214 000 dollars for the territory. 845 099 dollars for the Delaware tribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
U.S
Towa Point
Doniphan County
Paoli
Lykins' County
Kariaze
Xsakias
Peotias
Pinokeshaw
Weas
Osawkee
Ind
Delewere
Ali
Walker's Career In Hinaregua
In a Greytown dated letter Walker is described as seizing large sums, destroying property, and causing extensive death in Central America. The author cites alleged acts against Americans, including a Frenchman coerced into surrender of money, and notes Walker's continued harsh oppression and losses abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Central America
Greytown
Aroualla
Massaya
United States
Sar
Jorge
Nicaragua
Outrage in Kansas Census and Voting Arrangements
Leavenworth report from the Missouri Democrat dated April 6 describes fraudulent county voting schemes in Kansas. It accuses the new legislature appointees of creating irregular precincts, omitting Lawrence, and restricting access to voting while census lists are kept unpublished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Lecompton
Missouri Democrat
Coar
Chile
Dwiglas
Lawrence
Leedspton
Massacre reports and river town depredations surface
The Missouri Democrat cites a Council Bluffs source detailing brutal killings of Free State supporters after arrival in the Territory. Victims were shot brained and mutilated, some pinned with warning messages, others buried or left exposed. Steamer traffic near St Joseph shows traders profiting from shipboard cargo. Four men were shot near N T on March 15 and five banished under patrols, accused of escaping.
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States
Uch
Bédias
Theo
FaMins
Missouri Democrat
Democrat
Rae
N. T
Nebraz Oy
Pivdr
Inaugural and Supreme Court Notes on 1860 Slavery Question
The excerpt discusses the 1860 presidential election and the nation’s future with slavery, debating whether the country will protect emancipated rights or maintain bondage. It questions if a free or slave state policy will prevail and whether the federal government can bar the expansion of the unjust slave system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
N. Y. Evening Post
Isues
Supreme Court
Weather write up notes widespread fruit crop damage
In Morgan county Georgia fruit crops suffer extensive losses as plums quinces cherries peaches and pears die with young corn nipped. Reports from Florida Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana confirm similar destructive cold event.
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Morgan County
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisians
South
Appointment of State Cors tene? Conner tion officials in Newport
The article lists numerous individuals such as Lemon Tonp, Simon Cameron, Joseph Caney, John J. Clyde, George Bergner, and others as appointed by the President of the late Republican Conner tion. The names appear in a fragmented roster with several titles and places, notably Newport, and include various clerks or committee roles.
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Connertion
Corsten Computtes
Iist
Lemon Tonp
Simon Cameron
Joseph Caney
John J. Clyde
George Bérgner
John M. Sullivan
William D. “Kelley
Joseph B
Lee Sellers
Henry White
James Edwards
Lintey Smith
J. B. Lageaster
P.G. Elimaker
Jacob L
Gowslery
H. L. Benner
Edward
C. Knight
Newport
Edward Parlington
William H. Keim
Wilson-Cowell
Peter Martin
Th. Worth
Peter
Michler
Samuela Dimmosk
Thomas B.gochran
David el Small
Es M’pherson
B. Rushs Petyiken
John Penn Jones
W. BP. Miner
John Laporte
L. P Williston
Ty. Gillespie
B. Curtis
John N. Purviance
DL Eaton
Robert
W Dowsli
D. EL FinBey
John I? Wells
Id. R. Edie
T. J. Coffey
Als. Futler
John Coveds
Robert ¥ Palmer
Pittsburgh Conference Holds Annual Meeting Next Week
The Pittsburgh Conference announces its annual meeting for Wednesday next, with Polluck delivering the annual address at Jeffordon College in July during commencement exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittaburch
Fonopgalelar Tay
Gaya
Polluck
Jeffordoh College
England
Wesleyan Contras
Liverpool
Then and Now in the Pennsylvania Free Trade Debate
The piece argues against David Wilmot by tracing past tariffs and free trade rhetoric. It questions Democratic charges about his stance, notes his 1842 tariff vote, and critiques 1846 Tariff Act claims and protections amid Virginia party turmoil and resignations of state leaders.
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Wile
Pennsylvania
Wilmot
Congress
Mint
Peron
Deinger Voyte
Hheelf
David Wilmar
Chantry
Beings of the Future and Local Legislation Highlight County News
The report notes a deadly trampling incident causing mangled injuries to residents and discusses political moves in Beaver and Lawrence counties, including bills for a bank incorporation, state office reorganization, and county bond concerns. Posts from local meetings protest county guarantee of railroad bond interest amid broader ferment.
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New Brighton
Otis
Fen Department
Secretary of State
Revee
New Castle’ Bay
Lawrence
County
Sethcely
New Castle Bankeen
Pardoned Confinement Story From Pittsburgh Chronicle
Greatlake, once convicted in Pittsburgh for seduction, was pardoned after appeals and governor intervention. The report notes a harsh prior sentence to two years confinement, with renewed efforts to secure clemency culminating from the victim's urgent appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Greatlake
Pittsburgh
Richest Gold Boulder Found in Minnesota Gold Deposit
A 162 pound quartz boulder unearthed by the Juniata Company in Minnesota contains a $5,000 gold bar and yields an estimated total value of $7,000. The center holds a solid mass of gold. veins run through the rock and the surface is smooth.
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Rome
Hocks
Minnesota
Juniata Company
Canadian Decimal Currency Act and Local Notices
The article notes Canada’s move to decimal currency replacing pounds and pence after December, cites a penny value shift tied to the American cent, and mentions Yankee speculators profiting by buying and reselling old copper. It also reports a Memphis breach of marriage contract case awarding $1,250 damages and discusses political shifts in the Democratic and Republican ranks, plus new editors and speakers joining the Minnesota and New Hampshire efforts.
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Memphis
Leity
Helbing Hind
Philip R
Bohlen
Telbing
Agnes
Helbing
Patent activity and revenue projections in the United States
A recap notes a surge in patent activity with 4485 applications in the last year, surpassing Britain and France. Projections for the present year anticipate about 5000 applications and patents granted, with revenue expected to double previous years’ figures.
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Igent
United States
Great Britain
France
Fragmented Crime Tale Shows a World of Ills and Sad Ends
A clipped, rough narrative follows a fast living figure, Lipscomb, and a warning to young men. Juan Miller, twenty eight, dies in Indianapolis after wasting a fortune and living with a circle of debonair companions who abandon him, ending in loneliness and a strange garret.
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Juan’ Miller
Indianapolis
Casa
Dayton
Ohio
Thensanda
Indianapollia
Morons A. Washingtoon Letter Proposes Utah Military Force
A letter argues for a 2500 man Utah militia drawn from men of character with families. They would serve as judges and executives, forming a moral nucleus to inspire an enlightened community and provide a model for Saint society while supporting local values.
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A. Washingtoon
S Ben
Utah
Indian Massacre Rumor Suppressed In Des Moines Area
A disputed report of an Indian massacre on the Des Moines River in Iowa is said to be unverified and likely a fabrication. The item claims Osage, Fort Dodge, and nearby offices circulated warnings to deter settlers bound for Iowa land sales, with estimates of adherents and locations noted.
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Wes
Des. Moines
Iowa
Osage
Fort Dodge
Speech on Slavery and State Admission Debate
A fragmentary diary passage records a resolution urging use of federal power to prevent expansion of slavery and to eradicate it nationwide. It notes senators and representatives should oppose admitting any new state unless its Constitution excludes slavery.
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Ender Ke
Sista
National Compact
Aece
Caren Colar
Congress
Destructive Fire Destroys B&O Railroad Buildings
A north west wind hindered save efforts as the passenger engine house lathe shop blacksmith shop and three locomotives of the B&O Railroad were destroyed this afternoon with losses not entering $20,000. The fire broke out in Wheeling and the buildings were wooden.
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Wheeling
Pril
B.1& O
Aes City
Ageao
Bitters restore Pittsburgh man to work after fever illness
Michael Kelly of 117 Sevensh near Grant Street describes lingering fever and cost from illness last July. He credits Borarbee Holland Bitters with a week of use and rapid recovery, returning to work for two weeks with no fever or chills. The statement affirms the cure.
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Munc
Berhave
Michael Kelly
Grant Street
Pittsburgh
Thomas Adams
Diamond- Ffouse
R. Chester’s. Gothig
Review of the Dred Scott decision in Louisville Journal
A Louisville Journal correspondent pens caustic commentary on the Supreme Court ruling in the Dred Scott case. The piece, part of its editorial columns, condemns amendments proposed by pro slavery advocates aligned with van Keitney.
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Louisville Journal
Surome Court
Fog Dorsed
Columbs
van Keitneky
Tandy
Fragmented OCR Entry From 1900s Bank Note Confusion
Disjointed OCR text mentions a bank note, a clergyman, and intelligence from Oregon. It references a missionary captured by an Indian chief and a looting scene with sacks of flour. Overall the fragment shows chaotic, partially intelligible phrases without a clear single event or人物.
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Regan
Oregon
Gunes
Ekloom
Restorative advertised in Gazette leads to claimed cures
An 19th century advertisement touts Wood's Restorative as a universal cure for colds hoarseness and hair restoration claiming permanent beauty and health benefits. It promotes Dr Bankura’s and Dr O Cunningham’s endorsements and urges readers to prize the remedy during winter illnesses.
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Sy Louis
Fias
Sprig
Imase
E. Alti
Lf Yu
Wood
Lee Shire Gazette
Barnaby
J. O. Cunpiazham
Bankura
Asia Family Medicing
Csn
O. Cunningham
Bezver
Closed Indiana Asylums Spark Legislative Urgency
Fragmentary OCR reveals Indiana last legislature failed to fund asylums for the deaf blind and idiots, leading to closures and dispersal of inmates to counties. Governor Lloyd urged an extra session as political rancor and unrest flare amid unclear defense terms and regional tensions.
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Indiana
Tadiadapolia
Toni
Market price list notes commodities and eggs
A fragmented price sheet shows various commodities with per unit quotes including flour wheat corn rye oats hay butter eggs potatoes bacon and pork. Entries mention Pittsburgh and April 21 as context with scattered figures such as 95 and 75 in unclear formatting.
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Beaven
Apri
Pittsbur
Fragmentary notice of deaths and family names
A damaged OCR fragment mentions deaths in Ohio, Beaver County, and Bridgewater. It lists Alexander Ewing and Sarah Elisabeth Levis among the deceased, with uncertain ages and residences, and notes a burial context with phrasing about moving from Earth to Heaven.
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Alexander Ewing
Arah Elisabeth
de J. Cu& GC
Levis
Sarah Han
Beavers County Schools Seek Superintendent Nomination
Beavers County announces a candidate for county superintendent of schools. Piersol, current county superintendent, is listed as a present resident and seeks re-election.
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R. Wilson
Beaver County
Ann. Tynes
Ae Piersol
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Louisville
Isaac R. Green
Pirtle
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Taciiedlatign
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Philip M'Connell
Beundeill
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