Death of a Former Wealthy Planter in Mississippi
New York April 10. aaacee M Powell Mississippi yesterday recovered on the effects of ne which he had taken Thursday died night. Previous to the rebellion Col Powell was one of the wealthiest and most influential planters in Mississippi. Wendell Phillips once remarked of his estate that cotton and slave grow spontaneously on Powell's planta. In the Assembly the bill to allow a wife to testify against her husband in civil actions and criminal trials was adversely by the Judges, and the report was made a part. Me similar Gauire's allowing the wife to testify against her husband or in behalf of another in cases of crim con is probable no more efforts to alter the laws of evidence in any way that will affect the Beecher trial will be made in the Assembly.
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New York
M. Powell
Mississippi
Col. Powell
Mississi
Wendell Phillips
Powell
Wsband
Beecher
Destructive Greenville Fire Ruins Several Buildings
A morning blaze at 2 o clock in Mumrais Greenville damaged multiple premises including M Johnson & Co long ing mill warehouse and office, a two story general store and hotel, Dr White’s store, Bank of Kretchmas, liquor dealers Nathan & Pole, and a Newman dwelling. A strong wind aided spread though much was saved. extensive damage reported with extensive insurance.
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Greenville
M. Johnson & Co
Johnson & Co
E. Enos
Newman
Dr. White
Bank of Kretchmas & F
J. Steidingsfelder
Nathan & Pole
J. Newman
Alling Chien
Loxpox Apr 10 Start From Dover to Dover
An unclear report notes an event on April 10 at 4 20 involving a person named Paul Boyton with references to Ons and Grisnez and a voyage starting from Dover Fesuss with life mates and omens of spirits and adventure.
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Loxpox
Paul Boyton
Dover
Fesuss
Tus
Grisnez
Boulogne
Dissatisfaction Roils Matyi University Appointment
Mapnio April 10 reports a contested head position at Matyi University. Dissatisfaction among students sparks protests and demands regarding the new appointment and governance, signaling campus unrest and public debate over leadership.
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Mapnio
Matyi University
U la Fuente
Shipping Merchants Faitedd a April 10
Dewolf and Co commission merchants report liabilities of 150000 dollars in a dated filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. and
EF. Dewolf & Co
Commission
Maritime peril near Haticras Shoals claims lives
San Francisco reports arrival of the bark George Moon and steamer Dakota from Panama. New York notes the schooner Jennie Stout, bound for New York, foundered off Haticras Shoals with the crew saved by a rescue boat. one man drowned. The incident follows reports of vessels from Bremen bearing cargo and crew.
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San Francisco
George Moon
New York
Pacific Mail
Dakota
Panama
Jennie Stout
Savannah
Haticras Shoals
Cork
Saveontain
Flores
Germany
Madura
Bremen
President favors arbitration and postmaster appointments
The President discussed postmasters Michael G. Garber Madison Indiana C F Coffin deceased Frederick G. Harris Lockport Illinois Ames C Parsons April 17 G W P Clinton major C B Comstock and the waterway plan on the Mississippi South Pass with Dr J B Miles secretary of the Association urging settlement of international disputes by arbitration and noting the likely impact on industrial aims of the rank and file.
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Michael G. Garber
Madison
Ind
Vie
C.F Coffin
Frederick G. Harris
Lockport IL
Ames C. Parson
W. P . Clinton
Steer Renenent
C. B. Comstock
Mississippi River
James B. Bads
J. B. Miles
Args & Wend
Weather Forecast Across Regions Reporter
Ofnce of the Chief Signal Officers in Washington DC provides a forecast for Saturday. Lower Lake region expect clear and warmer skies with southeast to southwest winds and a falling barometer. Tennessee sees local rain and temperature changes. Lake Region and Missouri Valley expect variable winds from south and west with slight temp changes and falling then rising barometer. Ohio Valley forecast clear to fair with easterly winds and a falling barometer followed by warmer weather. Central Mississippi and Lower Missouri rivers likely to rise slowly.
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Orriers
Wasuixctox
D.C
Lake Egen Sey
Tennessee
Mixsi
Missouri Valley
Missouri
Minnesota
Ohio Valley
Mississip
Foreign Notes on Europe and Canada Politics
The notice outlines German Chinese tensions to be resolved, Canada to appoint Fourneer as Supreme Court judge with La Famme replacing him as Minister of Justice, and Moltke and colleagues planning a trip to Italy. It also mentions Paul Boyton’s Channel crossing plan, French consular registration for military service, Spain’s political troubles, and Belgium’s stance amid German tensions.
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Fourneer
Supreme Court of Canada
la Famme
First Gypsy of the Season Arrives in Stending
A Penn Street spectacle features Barbara Gowers, a thirty five year old mother of fourteen from Northern Spain, touring with her family. They travel from Chester County to work across Pennsylvania April to November, selling fortunes and trinkets while husbands drive horses. She condemns gypsy theft, offers a dried root charm for misfortune, and claims to tell fortunes for about ten dollars weekly.
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Stending
Eagle
Penn Street
Chester County
Barbara Gowers
Pyrenees Mountains
Spain
England
America
Alabama
Pennsylvania
Expo
Sinaia
Peter
Oceanus
Tender condolences for fallen citizens in grim fatal accidents
A reflective plea against mocking humor when recounting tragic deaths. The writer urges tenderness for widows and the seriously injured, arguing that even light talk cannot erase the horror of a man drawn into a whirring saw or struck by buckshot.
Armed Men Scatter as They Encounter Quick Escape
Brief note describes armed men found by pursuers and their rapid departure. The scene implies a clash or threat, with no sustained combat details. It highlights a hurried retreat rather than a direct engagement, emphasizing the danger and evasive action.
Robbers surround Roma Texas in night attack
New Orleans April 10 John Wall Deputy Collector of Customs in Roma Texas reports to Colonel Haynes that on the night of the 2d inst a party of 30 to 50 robbers surrounded Roma while returning from Texas interior with plans to raid the Custom-house. Captain Bryers troops were ready and the Mexicans fled crossing the river near Santos Rancho and Los Arrieros. An ambulance was stopped by four armed Mexicans but allowed to proceed. Rio Grande City lies 16 miles below Roma with Ringgold Horrocks nearby as Ninth Cavalry HQ.
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New Orleans
John Wall
Roma
Texas
Colonel Haynes
Brownsville
Interior of
Bryers
Santos Rancho
Los Arrieros
Rio Grande City
Rio “Grande City
Ringgold Horrocks
Ninth Cavalry
The First Steamer Across the Lake Grain Inspector
The Meamer Reitz arrived at midnight from the east shore marking the first season arrival. The captain reported large ice fields between here and the Michigan shore. Harper refused to recognize the governor's authority to suspend him, claiming potential removal only. Warehouse Commissioners dispute, naming a new inspector and clashing with the Chief Deputy over the Grain Inspector role.
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Meamer Reitz
East
Michigan
Harper
Te Clovernor
Wheat and flour prices across markets on April 10
Market summaries show wheat strong to firm with 20,000 bush sales in Milwaukee No. 2. Corn largely quiet to firm across New Orleans and Chicago. Rye firm but scarce, flour steady to lower in St. Louis and New York. Whisky quiet, hogs strong, oats varied, and markets note mixed receipts and regional price ranges.
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Pronto
Burrap
Milwakee Club
Batley
Edo
Michigan
St. Louis
Toi P. M
Cuenco
Sud S'Arce
New Orleans
Kexs
Lée
Ieee
New York
Chicago
Milwaukee
Foeshens
Fire at Frame's Saloon Causes Trivial Roof Damage
A small blaze occurred around 1 o'clock today on the roof of Frame's saloon at the northeast corner of Public Landing and Sycamore street. Damage described as trifling with no injuries reported.
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Public Landing
Sycamore Street
Advertisement proves profit in Timies property sale
A Timies advertisement proves profitable in a property sale described as yielding gains over the Saat. The note repeats the sale claim three times, underscoring favorable advertising impact on revenue.
Workhouse sentences handed by Judge Lindermann
The Police Court this morning sentenced multiple women for minor offenses. Mrs Burke and Alice Steele received 30 day terms for drunkenness and street walking respectively. Mrs Wilson Nellie Lotz and Geo Clark were cited for vagrancy with 30 day sentences. Linsie Bower faces 30 days as well.
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Lindermann
Burke
Geo. Clark
Alice Steele
Wilson
Nellie Lotz
Linsie Bower
Peddler arrested on suspicion of seed store theft
S Oppenheimer of No 6 Oliver Street was seized this morning by private watchman Mane for allegedly taking goods from Cooper's seed store on Vine Street near Second. He was seen leaving the shop with a bundle under his arm, according to the proprietor.
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S. Oppenheimer
Oliver Street
Mane
Cooper's
Vine Street
Second
Oppenheimer
Bis
Condemned Murderer Rufer Rumored Ghost Visit
Fragmentary report suggests Rufer, the condemned killer, might be haunted by the victim’s ghost near the site of the crime. The language is distorted, with unclear names and details, but implies fear and superstition surrounding the event.
Man leaps from Suspension Bridge to water
At about half past ten this morning a man unknown to bystanders leaped from the Suspension Bridge near the Cincinnati pier and disappeared, reportedly seeking a watery grave. A Covington passerby saw the act as a man approached the bridge from Covington. no identifying details were obtained at the time. Toward noon a young man requested a description at the ticket office, but officials and the Covington observer were unable to determine his identity.
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Suspension Bridge
Covington
Cincinnati Pier
Terra Firma
Movement to shift wholesale trade to Fourth Street
Street chatter among merchants predicts a major move from Pearl and Third streets to Fourth Street. A leading Pearl street dry goods house is expected to start the exodus, triggering others to relocate. Estate managers even refused loans on Pearl street property amid expectations of wholesale trade withdrawal.
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Pearl and
Third Streets
Fourth
Pearl Street
al Nat
Chorner
Blu
Thomas
Fourth Street
Ling
Cincinnati Woman's Foreign Missionary Society meeting report
The Cincinnati branch meeting closed at Trinity M E Church with strong attendance. Officers for the coming year include President Mrs Bishop D W Clark and several secretaries and assistants. receipts last year were $1435 with a balance of about $4,619 on hand. Public notices cover incorporations, a Friday prayer meeting, and railroad depot developments in St. Louis.
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Cincinnati
Woman's Foreign Missionary Socies
Mers
D. W. Clark
Cincinneti
Riddle
Mea
C. Wills
L. Whetstone
Comegys
AL. H. Parker
Jna
Cincineati
Nasteres
Horace Benton
Clevelase
J. E. Rudisall
Columbus
Kentucky
W. B. Davis
D. A. Lathrop
Mra
Mra. Aay
A. Gamble
Ma. G
E. Doughty
Ohio
W. A. Legham
Cleveland
Als. Clason
Delaware
A. B. Clark
West Virginis
Wheeling
Nisginis
U.S. Savage
Covington
Aast
Gore
Bria House
Job DeCamp
Cs Gece
C. C ‘Williams
W. €. Crawford
Wilson
Judge
Hacan
J. Davia
Wet Hamilton
Lindsley
Fruit Growers Discuss Pear Blight At Meeting
A society met at its hall with Freeman Cary presiding. Weather kept members away. reports noted fruit prospects, peach buds in Daytona, and deteriorating peach trees in Illinois. Evergreen injury from deep freezing, dwarfing debates, and Bartlett pear issues dominated, ending with Pear blight as next topic.
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Morainy
Freeman Cary
McAvoy
Longworth
Pentland
Ohmer
Daytona
Ilinois
Strauss
Pana
Blannerhaxset
Ohio
Cary
Louise Bon de Jersey
Euclid
Col. Moore
McCartney Counterfeiter Escape Details Contested
Special Dispatch from Washington reports disputes over McCartney escape. U.S. District Attorney Evans says McCartney was not delivered to detectives but in custody of the deputy U.S. Marshal with a detective. Secret Service had pressed to capture him for weeks, not Justice Department officers.
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Cincinnati Times
Waswisxetos
D.C
Wil On
Treasury
Coffier
Secret Service Division
Pete McCartney
Attorney General’s Office
United States District Attorney
Evans
Texas
McCartney
United States
Purnell
United States Marshal
McCartrey
Secret Service
Department of Justices
Wilson
Hinds Bribe Case Hearing Postponed To Tuesday
In WaAsimaros on April 10 the hearing for Hinds charged with offering a bribe to a public officer in a mail service case has been postponed until Tuesday. Hinds has given bail.
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WaAsimaros
Hinds
Hinds Hes
England News Brief Mentions Joan Jay and John Say
England brief notes Joan Jay heading homeward from Lexpos in April to the United States. John Say, late minister to Austria, has sailed for the United States.
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England
Joan Jay
Lexpos
John Say
Austris
Hay
United States
River News Briefs From Cincinnati Dispatches
Special Dispatches report Monongahela River level at feet inches and falling slowly. Towboats Hornet Resolute Baltic Jas A Blackmore and Fred Wilson No 2 arrive. Exchange leaves for Cincinnati tonight. Iron Mountain sails to morrow with coal for Hannibal Keokuk Burlington and coke for St Louis plus iron and 1000 tons misc. Toews include Fred Wilson No 2 and James A Blackmore 360000 bushels. Wharf business dull. New steamer John L Rhodes to St Louis to sail Monday.
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Cincinnati Times
Monongahela
Hornet
Resolute
Baltic
Jas. A
Louisville
Fred
Wilson
James A. Blackmore
John L. Rhodes
St. Louis
London’s damp houses lure coffin makers into trade
An essay argues some London house agents double as undertakers, selling damp new homes to tenants while profiting from funerals. It warns that clay soil and nine-inch walls leave interiors perpetually damp, causing illnesses from rheumatism to neuralgia and chronic colds, with doctors and builders entwined in this speculative cycle.
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London
Ireland
Scotland
Thames
Soandso
Sneha Terrace
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J. Taft
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M. White
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Philadelphia
Pottsville
Cardinal McClosky
Tnatunday Review
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