Personal Liberty Bills of the Northern States Synopsis
The text outlines Vermont and other Northern statutes declaring fugitive slave claims invalid within the state. It prohibits arrest or aid in arrest, mandates state attorneys defend alleged fugitives, and grants habeas corpus and jury trials. It also asserts free status for slaves brought with masters, penalties for enforcing slavery, and long prison terms or fines for violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tate
Circait
District Court
United States
District of
Vermont
Iowa
Circuit Court
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Minnesota
California
Oregon
Fugitive Slave Law Conflicts Across States 1840s 1850s
The article surveys how Massachusetts and other states shaped responses to the U S fugitive slave acts from 1840 to 1858. It notes Massachusetts 1843 liberty acts, 1850 federal provisions extended, and Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania measures. It cites Judge Story and the Prigg decision and outlines state restrictions on enforcing federal fugitive slave law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hiram Denio
Court of Appeale
Supreme Court of the United States
Prigg
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
United States
New Jersey
Massachusetts Statutes Revisions and Fugitive Slave Law Provisions
The text outlines the codification of acts from 1848 1855 and 1858 into a new statute with Commissioners led by Governor Gardner and a joint committee. It notes the inclusion of personal liberty act provisions in chapter 144, and cites a Massachusetts 1860 law barring state officials from aiding the capture or removal of fugitive labor. It references Iowa and other states lacking related laws and closes with political notes on figures Wilson and Brown and a Jackson Mississippi dispatch on secession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
John C. Knox
Edward Ring
David Webster
Gardner
Seme
Caleb Cushing
House of Representatives
Benjamin F. Butler
Breckinright
Senate
House
Georgia
Massachusetts
Messrs
Wright & Potter
Spring Lane
Devonshire Street
Boston
Commonwealth
United States
Territories
Congress
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters advertised nationwide
An advertisement touts Hostetter's Celebrated Stomach Bitters as a trusted remedy with claims of high yearly consumption, physician endorsement, and wide distribution across the United States and abroad. It urges caution against imitations and lists authorized sellers and agents in several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
United States
Heetetter
Hosterrza
Dr. J. Hostetter
Hostetter & Smith
Pittsburgh
Canada
South America
Germany
W. W. Archer
H. 9. Clark
Cannelton
Peter Murtha
Derby
A. Gnevekowsky
Tell City
A. Ackerman
Roms
J.D. Patrick
Leopold
W. L. Smith
Troy
Great Variety Store Promises Cheap Prices in Cannleton
J G Hathorn announces a grand variety store offering family groceries and numerous items including bacon cornmeal molasses plantation seeds sugar rice candles spices and more. The shop boasts the best stone pavement and a tall Cooking Stove sign the Big Red Coffee Pot to attract customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannelton
J. G. Hathorn
Cephalic Pills Offer Relief for Symptomatic and Idiopathic Headaches
The article explains two headache types, symptomatic and idiopathic, linked to various diseases such as fever, stomach issues, liver disorders, heart problems, and anemia. It promotes Cephalic Pills as a reliable remedy, claiming rapid relief of acute pain and indirect indication of underlying disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heapscas
Quarrel Over Remedy Frays at Bridget Home
In a heated exchange a Mrs Bridget demands medical pills to ease a sick headache. A local man mishears and argues over sending a box of Cephalic Glue or Prepared Pills, with the woman near collapse and seeking relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eerie Canorparis
Congress
Riogt
North Adams
Bridget
Henry C. Spalding
Constipation described as a life threatening health risk
An alarmist medical note warns that costiveness affects many people and can precede deadly diseases. It lists headaches, foul breath, piles, fevers, dysentery, dyspepsia, epilepsy, insanity, and more as linked conditions. Early treatment with Cephalic Pills is urged to prevent severe outcomes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Publigred
J. B. Maynard
Maine
New Hampshire
Supreme Court of the
Story
Boston Daily Advertiser
Connecticut
State of
Rhode Island
Michigan
Wisconsin
Wilson
New England
Old Brown
Brown
Fooks
Jackson
Miss
Sixth Street
Washington Street
Court House
William Heck
Aginem
Ratborn
Taylor
Fourth Saeets
R. Payne
Moses Buckell Akes
Washington St
Sth
Perry County
Troy Township
Charles Fournier
Tres T
J G. Hathorn
Jy J.G. Hathorn
G. Hathorn
Jy. 12
G.hathorn
Benjamin L. Duncan
Fourth
Sharples’ Shoe Store
Hawesville
Shore
Ma. Heer
B. L. Duncan
Henry C.spalding
Cedar Siesel
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!