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Newspaper
Californian
Location
Monterey, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1847
Page
4
Poetic tribute laments the death of Adelaide Larkin, describing a spectrelike sighing and a lighted spirit taking its heavenly flight. The piece recalls watchers, prayers, and the farewell at the grave as tender flowers grow at the resting place.
Fragmentary text shows New Orleans Delta from Campeachy reporting Yucatan’s call for United States protection and aid. Citizens express willingness to fight, preferring liberty and independence over Mexican rule, with emphasis on a five-star banner and determination to remain free from Mexico’s authority.
A fragmentary column recounts a Scotch regiment at Waterloo where a standard bearer dies clutching the colors, inspiring a heroic rescue by a sergeant. It then notes honors for Peter Parley author J C Goodrich in New Orleans as public schools paused to welcome him, with teachers and pupils visiting him.
Magistrate Nogaid and the Council prohibit employing any Indian without a certificate from the former employer stating no wage claims. Violators forfeit advances and property. enticement of a bound Indian risks a fine from five to twenty dollars. Walter Colton signs as Chief Magistrate. Also includes a bilingual notice and a sale ad for a Monterey story house with furnishings and shop space.
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