Notes and News items from a crowded period
The report covers a $1,198,000 specie shipment from New York, a British vote against proportional representation, and various political nominations in Virginia and West Virginia. It notes the Erie Canal break at Amsterdam enabling Saturday passage, an extension of postal service on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul between Connover and Decatur Iowa, and a Reno-like flood of telegraphs about Cuban-Spanish conflicts, classifieds, fires in Oshkosh, and a Naperville accident. It mentions the Albemarle appraisal and distribution to captors, a Wroe murder manslaughter verdict, and political serenades for Gratz Brown in New Haven. It closes with notes on a Philadelphia fire, jury verdicts in New York, and August 15 heavyweight boxing talks, plus references to Spanish gunboats near Puerto Cabello and the Virginius tug.
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Arkansas
W. H. H. Stowell
Congress
Fourth
Virginia
Erie Canal
Amsterdam
Gresley and Anion of Friends
Ocean
Francis Kerwan
Utica
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
Dent
W. Wickwire
M. J. Gammon
Caracas
Puerto Cabello
Wroe
Napiersville
Illinois
Frank Hewes
Port Au Prince
United States
Bassett
Hayti
Gratz Brown
New Haven
Connecticut
Greeley
Brown
Martin
South Keystreet
Philadelphia
Keystone Collar Company
J. B. Kelley & Co
Week Publishers
James Berns
John Halloran
South Carolinas
Greenbrier River
Rampage in Pope County Sheriff Explains Prisoner Escape
Special dispatch from Memenis July 12 reports the Pope County Arkansas sheriff detailing a pursuit after prisoners left Dover toward Russellville. A guard fired during the clash, Tucker was killed, others escaped. Delan the shootist was later arrested. A separate Front Street shooting left Pat Mallony dead.
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Times and Chronicle
Memenis
Pope County
Arkansas
Cavee Pelecene Spr
Little Rock
Dover
Dardanelle
Russellville
Hyckox
Tucker
Front Street
Pat
Mallony
Delan
Eastern Talent Wanted for Democratic Ratification Meeting
Special dispatch from Columbus reports the Democratic State Central Committee authorizes John G Thompson to secure prominent speakers for a state ratification meeting likely in Columbus at month end. The committee will assemble plans for the campaign and coordinate money and manpower across Zanesville, Frazersburg, Loudonville, and a proposed railroad linking several counties.
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Times and Chronicle
Columbara
Democratic State Central Committee
John G Thompson
New York
State Central Committee
Zanesville
Frazersburg
Loudonville
Maskingum
Licking
Coshocton
Knox, Holmes, and
Dee Eeks Detersee Sand Dollars Capital
United party builds momentum in vigorous campaign progress
The party reports strong unity and steady inroads against the opponent as it plans ongoing outreach and mobilization efforts. Local organizers describe growing support and coordinated actions to widen influence before the forthcoming campaign period.
Proportional Representation Bill debate progresses in Commons
A 15496 vote rejected Sir Charles Dilke’s amendment extending the Proportional Representation Bill to Ireland and Scotland. Morrison’s motion for a second reading failed after a late-night division. Aden dispatches report Stanley’s arrival and plan to depart for London with Dr Livingstone's son. Stanley bears letters for the government and Livingstone’s family as he studies Livingstone’s fate and aims to locate the source of the great explorer’s cemented achievements.
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Lompos
Stanley
Morrison
House of Commons
Charlies Dilke
Ireland
Scotland
Aden
New York Herald
London
Livingstone
Africa
O Byrne Wins Damages After Phenix Park Riot
In Dublin yesterday O Byrne recovered £25 from the Chief Secretary for Ireland for damages caused by police during the Phenix Park riot. The case occurred in Dublin and reflects the aftermath of the violence that day at Phenix Park.
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O'Byrne
Ireland
Dublin
Phenix Park
Paris Fire Destroys Metz Prefecture and Border Assaults
Telegram from Metz reports the destruction of the Paris Prefecture building by fire. A Pau dispatch notes Spaniards attacked French shepherds on the mountains near the Spanish border. two shepherds wounded and a pursuit by infantsy. The Assembly rejected the raw materials tax amendment, praising Thiers as decisive on taxation. amendment lost 10 to 360.
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Pau
Law for the banishment of Jesuits proclaimed
Breum notes on July 12 report the promulgation of the law for the banishment of Jesuits. The item records the official decree and its enforcement, highlighting government action against Jesuit orders.
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Breum
Liberal Republican General Committee Nomination Accepted
Greeley named as nominee by the Liberal Republican General Committee with a shared platform. A large delegation backed the move, while plans for a mass meeting and a potential eight hour workday protests surfaced amid labor unrest. Weather notes report heat relief and a Rio Janeiro dispatch mentions the Grand Duke traveling toward the Cape of Good Hope.
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Lemater Sumner
R Republicam
Dad
Greeley
Erge General Committee
Republican General Committee
Obedge Company
Jay Gould
Missouri
Ted Horace Greeley
Central Executive Councilta Ascensions
United States
Cumas
Rio Janeiro
Cape of Good Hope
Brazil
Bern
Western Union
Fee Graph Company
Great Trial in New York Under Fire of Opium Question
Report from New York July 12 details day’s evidence in the Stokes case with testimonies about opium, the death scene, and witnesses including Fisk, Carnochan, and Hart. Dr. Howard offered medical input while court proceedings continued amid a crowded room and ongoing cross examinations.
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Sayres
Carnochan
Kavin Stokes
Heaven
Crocket
Grand Central
Patrick Hart
John Redmond
Dr. Howard
Grand Central Ba Hotel
Hart
Thia
San Domingo Forces Shift as July Reports Unclear
An 19th century San Domingo dispatch notes disorder after frontier retreat toward Azaa. It mentions plans to raise more men and cites unclear lines about Cabral and Laperen, with defections and reorganizations amid ongoing conflict.
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San Domingo
Madue
Azaa
Cabral
Pena
Laperen
Prinecend
Fire Wipes Benet Meld Mill and Nearby Premises
A fire in Boston Mass on July 1 destroyed the Benet meld mill and adjacent buildings. Estimated loss about seventy five thousand dollars with no injuries reported. Damage assessment and investigation pending.
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Boston
Mass
Benet
Seall Race Report On July 12 Morning Event
A brief note describes a Seall Race held on July 12 in the morning with a poet named Ian participating. Details are fragmentary, but the scene centers on the event and its participants.
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Cate Tie Ae
Ian Poet
River Dispatches Signal Rising Waters at Albany
Hydrology notes show the river rising seven inches with ships like the W H Brown crossing Portland for repairs. Weather reports from Evansville indicate heavy eastward rains and hot, partly cloudy conditions as river levels fall eight inches, leaving five feet to Cairo.
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Lawrence
Albaxy
W. H. Brown
Portland
Evansville
Estrevilte
Nashville
Cairo
Louisville
Jupiter as a miniature sun and its implications
In The Cornhill Magazine essay, authors discuss planetary heat, light, and cloud belts, arguing Jupiter may be intensely heated and shine from internal warmth. They compare observations from American and German astronomers, consider belts and snowlike surfaces, and explore implications for life and planetary mechanics within a broader creation scheme.
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Font Ler
Duckinghamt
Phenaagesis
Jupiter
America
Germany
Secuar
Scone
Jepiter
Saturn
The
Cornhill Magazine
Paris correspondent Reports France’s Stable Interim Government
A Paris based correspondent reports that French government and army relations appear stable and popular with troops. He notes diminished state interference, improving church appointments, and a calm without revolution under Thiers. A meeting with Ultra leaders, including the Duc de la Rochefoucauld, is described along with remarks on foreign observers impressed by France’s quiet recovery.
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Paris
Cers
Saurae
Waco
M. Thiers
Duc de la Roucauld
Europe
de Bord
Duke
Ultras Legitimiste
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Das de la
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Belgi
Persua
How to Keep Hams in Summer
Practical tips for preserving hams in warm weather. Suggestions include using bags and whitewash, dry wood ashes packed in barrels, or shavings. The passage notes these methods can be costly and argues for a good, inexpensive smokehouse as the best option.
Fragmentary note on bird protection laws and slaughter
The text references protection for birds and mentions slaughter, but the fragmentary wording and misspellings obscure clear details or dates. It appears to discuss legal aims or gaps in laws protecting birds, with possible mentions of places or authorities.
Fan Bark for Hen Lice and Floor Insect Concern
A fragment notes a fan barking at a hen lice issue and mentions OCD like thoughts about floor pests. The readable text suggests testing a remedy and reporting results, with references to lice or other insects and a potential floor problem. Names, dates, and clear facts are absent in the fragment.
The Old Mexican Scene and Its Poverty Explained
A traveler-writer paints a vivid, biased portrait of Mexican society in the Territory. He describes extreme poverty among common people, vast wealth concentrated in a few families, and a system where church and tradition govern daily life. He notes political entrenchment, favorable views toward Americans, and gendered family authority with harsh discipline. The piece compares Mexico’s social order to a rotten borough, discusses religion's openness to Protestants, and reflects on the cultural impact of captivity and race.
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Santa Fe
Anastacia
AsIon
Muchacha
Ernie
Bevin
Cti
Delgadoes
Nas
Garcies
Pereas
Oteras
Quintannas
A. Ward
Mexico
Habits Of Literary Men From The Baltimore American
The Baltimore American notes routines of great writers like Calvin, Richelieu, and Cuvier. It describes Calvin rising to work after awakenings, Richelieu writing after late bedtimes, and Cuvier drafting with meticulous word choice, pausing only to rest. Each profile emphasizes long hours, staged writing processes, and deliberate repetition to reach finished form.
Word to the Wise on Advertising Wealth
A fragment discusses advertising as a prelude to wealth, citing sources and quotes about liberality in agriculture and business. It mentions investments in advertising and a belief that advertising produces returns, referencing voices like Bonner and Girard and others. The text appears as a stray excerpt from a historic editorial or column.
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Ag- Bonner
Haveninian
Amos Fawrente
Paen Girard
Stewart
Collision on the Pan-andle Railroad injures several
A collision on the Pan-Handle Railroad near Bowerston involved express train No 6 and freight train No 17. One passenger suffered a broken leg while three other passengers, a brakeman, and the baggage-master sustained minor injuries. Reports tag the freight train late for the side track by ten minutes.
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Times and Chronicle
Dasnisom
Bowerston
Bowerstown
Lieutenant Grant Sailed Yesterday for America
England Liverpool July 12 report that Lieutenant Grant sailed yesterday for America. The brief dispatch notes the movement of a military officer with no further details on destination or purpose.
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Liverpool
Grant
America
Senate agenda in Atany to hear Prindie and Wu cases
In Atany New York on July 12 the Senate agreed to dispose of the Prindie case on September 10 12 and to take up the Wu case. The nomination of James C. Spencer to succeed Judge McCunn was rejected.
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Atany
N. Y
Prindie
Wu. E. A
The
Marine Court
James C. Spencer
McCunn
Washington Items. Grant's return awaited. Proudst named Surveyor General
Washington notes report President Grant is expected to return soon. James K. Proudst of Michigan has been appointed Surveyor General of New Mexico.
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Washtleton
Grant
James K. Proudst
Michigan
New Mexico
The Orange Parade in New York
About two hundred Orangemen took part today in a parade in New York assisted by twelve police officers. The event unfolded with orderly procession and clear crowd control as participants walked through designated routes in the city.
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New York
Q Ratz Brown Returns to City From New Haven Morning
Q ratz Brown arrived in the city this morning from New Haven. The return marks a notable homecoming and local interest grows as details unfold about his activities and plans in the community.
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New York
Ratz Brown
New Haven
Additional River News Dispatches From Cairo Spare
Special dispatches report river traffic and weather from Cairo July 12. Vessels list Port List Dick Fulton A J Baker H M Shreve Louisville City of Cairo Idlewild Mononghela River rising slowly with slackwater. Towboat Acorn hull to depart Brownsville next Wednesday Merriman bar ding nearly finished heavy rain last night and this morning expect slight rise in rivers.
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Ilt
Dick Fulton
New Orleans
Evansville
Owan
Monongthela
da Fawcett
Acorn
Brownsville
Merriman Bar
Hamilton School Board Papers and Personnel Votes
The Hamilton Board of Education met, with finance and law committees reporting. They reviewed treasurer Caldwell’s account and a settlement issue, then conducted an election of teachers for various wards and assigned janitor salaries before adjournment.
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Mathias
W. W. Caldwell
Board of Education of Hamilton
Univ
Srisi. Aee School Fund
Gahing society to meet at Ehmer's Saloon this evening
The gaming society will meet this evening at Ehmer's Saloon at 8 o'clock to discuss arrangements for the first prize of the season, likely next week. Louis Keuvin has withdrawn from the sheriff nomination race in Campbell County, stating he still considers his chances to win the nomination and to possibly secure the seat.
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Gahing Society
Ehmer’s Sal
Louis Keuvin
Cempbdell County
Wah Be Keavin
Pricepone Market Quiet With Few Quoted Offers
The off market shows weakness with no quotations provided. The report mentions limited activity, a few tentative offers, and overall subdued trading conditions in the Pricepone market. Details are obscured by transcription errors but indicate a calm session with minimal price movement.
Court dispute and a child injured by a gate incident
Prosecuting Attorney Campbell argued for his right to speak at trial end but was silenced by Judge Straub after a heated exchange over closing remarks. In a separate incident, five year old Lillie Lilleman was cut on the forehead when an iron gate toppled from a wall while she played in an alley on Third Street between Sycamore and Broadway.
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Kramer
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Jordan and
Logan
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Jennison
Bond
Lillie Lilleman
Third Street
Sycamore
Broadway
Lillie
Market Report from Drraort and surrounding towns
July 12 Wheat prices steady to higher with 2 and 3 cent gains and varying grades. Corn in fair demand but lower, No 2 Western and Ohio sales listed. oats and rye show minor activity. Cattle market quiet, hogs and pork products firm. whiskey strong, prices held at skyward levels amid light demand.
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Burvaro
Ohio
Cora
Induction of Rev. C. L. Thompson as Pastor at Thirty-First Street Church
The Thirty-First Street Presbyterian Church in Chicago held the formal induction of Rev. C. L. Thompson as pastor after months without one. The service featured organ music, hymns, and readings, with Prof. Blackburn outlining the selection steps and Rev. Patterson welcoming Thompson on behalf of Chicago clergy and the church.
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Earl Thiree A
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Wa Avenue
Cintinnati
R. W. Patterson
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Tiberius
John
Calvary
Blackburn
Mr. Thompson
The Young Japanese Students at Williston Seminary
A New York Commercial correspondent praises Japanese graduates at Williston Seminary led by Kodama a prince of high blood. He is described as cheerful and fluent in English, with others from Japan showing diligence and restraint as they study. Similar notices report Japanese students in Amhert and Monson, highlighting their quiet industriousness and potential influence on future Orient relations.
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New York Commercial
Williston Seminary
Kodama
Japan
United
Pitas
Depta
Amhert
Monson
Abe Eal
Nomination Notification Reaches Lincoln Club Ad
In New York on July 12 the committee appointed in Baltimore notified Mr. Greeley of his nomination. Ex Senator Doolittle delivered the official notice, which Mr. Greeley accepted while stating no formal endorsement would be issued.
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Com Téfe
Baltimore
Lincoln Club
Doolittle
Greeley
Government building project to start soon
Washington reports that the Secretary of the Treasury the Attorney General and the Postmasters General will begin erecting a new government building at a cost of 27000 dollars exclusive of net expense as soon as feasible.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Ceneral
Edge Pg
Tremaine Defends Stokes Across Lengthy Court Hearing
Tremaine argued in court at length addressing Stokes as testimony was presented, focusing on the case's ongoing proceedings and challenging portions of the witness statements.
Fleetwood and Means Up as Charley Bowen Sinks
Special Dispatch reports in Snowton on July 12 that the Fleetwood and Thomas Means moved upriver while the Charley Bowen went down. The Means had fifteen boats in tow and the Fleetwood turned back near Cadletteburg due to shallow water. A vessel named Chesapeak for Gabi mo and Dugan for Porsimoute faced trouble and sank near Burling after a failed landing.
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Times and Chronicle
Snowton
Fleetwood
Charley Bowen
Means
Cadletteburg
Rome
Eare
Gabi Mo
Dugan
Porsimoute
Cron
Burling
Hints on artificial wine manufacture in London critique
The London Saturday Review condemns artificial wine making and notes French chemists Thadicu m and Dupre expose techniques. It cites port sherry and champagne as often adulterated, with Bordeaux Burgundy and other wines transformed into imitations by water sugar and elder flower tincture.
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London Saturday Review
Thadicum
Dupre
Rouissillon Fineyards
Burgundy
Bordeaux
de Thodicum
Moselle
Jhee
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The Gentle Light of Good Nature
Good nature is a priceless trait that uplifts both giver and receiver. The text praises benevolence as practical and universal, noting it calms strife, eases toil, and spreads cheer without bias. It extols rare souls who embody constant warmth, likening them to be crowned with light in every place and time.
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