Spaniard and Cobra Di Capello Snake Charmer Chronicle
An engineer witnesses a Spaniard catch venomous snakes including a four foot boa, then travels with him to the Isthmus to learn about the snake tree and its leaf juice said to paralyze or charm serpents. The tale covers the pursuit, capture, a river voyage, and the curiosity surrounding the mystic tree and its potent oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulere
Ilr
Philadelphia
Asicentent
Deane
New York
Gas Light Fables and Local Elections in Columbia
The Columbia Journal reports a suspended gas supply at the Columbia Gas Works producing flickering light and speculation on its cause. It notes political comments about Sheriff Rowe and new county officers, plus notices on local ads, Harper’s Magazine reviews, and the Washington Institute's opening plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixcrian
Anp Proverties
Columbia Gas Works
Col. Green
Pennsylvania Railroad changes depot and start point in Columbia
The Pennsylvania Railroad shifts passenger train arrivals to Black's Hotel from Washington House starting Monday the 26th. The move centralizes offices with a new depot planned, sparking debates in Council over speed limits and local benefits. The article notes potential disruption for travelers and urges speedy reconsideration to attract business and curb opposition. It also mentions the Columbia Bank guaranteeing notes and deposits, plus a local notice about decomposed pig bodies found near Walnut Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn
Pennsylvania Railroad
Columbia
Black
Washington Mouse
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Canal
Columbia Road
Gay and
Front Streets
Gay
Pennsylvania
Lombaert
Lancaster County Fair and Local Happenings in York
The Lancaster County Fair proves a successful Agricultural Exhibition despite two days of rain. Huey’s Patent Shingle and Stove Machine wins a premium. Elijah B Lowe announces fresh oysters with variety in the Odd Fellows’ Mall basement. Red Mens’ Parade in Lancaster attracts crowds with riders from New Jersey Delaware Maryland and local towns. The Governor’s Thanksgiving proclamation is printed with notes on fasting and humility as times may worsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster County
Huey
Elijah B Lowe
York
Odd Fellows’ Mall
Lancaster
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Susquehanna Brass Band
Wrightsville
Election Returns Show County Officials And Amendments
An OCR derived county ticket lists numerous county offices from Governor to Prison Inspectors with names and vote counts. It notes amendments to the constitution with for and against tallies and closes with a remark about a disappointed candidate recalling a biblical episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Chase
Payne
Fillmore Stripe
van Trump
Toledo Times
Lucas County
Louisville Journal
American Party of
Procripines or Counci.-Councilnas ber Locust street repairs
Minutes show a borough council meeting held October 16 1857 with members Black Maxton Murphy Pelen Richards Tyson and Hess. Bills paid include Gleaves Tyson Gardner Waits Klingner and others. A petition to dig Fourth Street was tabled. A motion allowing the Pennsylvania Railroad to run passenger cars at up to ten miles per hour was defeated. The alley between Walnut and Locust streets was ordered cleaned by butchers. Council adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counci
Cotcunra
Messrs
Black
Maxton
Murphy
Pelen
Richards
Tyson
Hess
Wi. Gleaves
Joseph Tyson
Peter Gardner
Samuel Waits
John Klingner
N. Binehour
Philip Schloat
Nola Keesey
Liphart
Fourth Street
Union
Mill Streets
Locust Street
Front
Second Streets
Locust
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Borough of
Columbia
Black and Richards
Yeas
Black, Murphy and Richards
Maxton, Pelen
Tygon
Walnut
Locust Streets
J.S. Dellett
Unrest across Mexico as government faces crisis
Reports from Mexico describe a government in an anomalous position after ministerial dismissals and non assembly of Congress. Prominent arrests for conspiracy are noted in Veracruz and Colima, with fears of a wide insurgent movement and plans to found three Tehuantepec isthmus cities. The article also covers U S plans to intercept filibusters and state election returns in Ohio Pennsylvania Iowa Minnesota and a Thanksgiving proclamation by Governor Pollock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilenerca
Harper
Harper's Weekly
Mexico
General Congress
Comonfort
Colima
Alvarez
Estandarte
Diez de Bonilla
Don Domingo Gayoso
Don Agustine Zires
Santa Anna
Grenadiers
Progresso of
Vera Cruz
Alarmas
Progresso
San Luis
Tehuantepec
Colon
Iturbide
Humboldt
Iowa
United States
Jones
Minnesota
Pollock
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
James Pat Lock
Commonwealth
Fenton
James Vollack
Ilim
Norrisburg
M. Sullivan
The
Woop
Ottawa Free Trader
Attack on Democratic Delegate Residence Provokes Mystery
Report notes Parrott, Republican candidate, leading by 1376 votes in the Kansas delegate race. It mentions about forty counties in the territory and describes a raid by U S soldiers on the Richmond Nemaha County home of a Democratic Constitutional Convention member. He and his family were mistreated until officers intervened, two soldiers being restrained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Kansas
Parrott
U. S
Richmond
Nemaha
The Fashionable Preacher
A satirical portrait of a stylish preacher adored by women yet hypocritical. He proclaims charity but pockets cash, condemns sin yet evades concrete rebukes, and treats faith as social theater. The piece notes his pompous pulpit theatrics and mockery of other denominations while hinting at secular wealth and fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
Tie
Bariohoola-Gha
Cologne
Eve
Adam
David
Peter
Parson Beecher
A Recollection of Exhibition Notes and Social Gossip
Fragmented reminiscences recount a crowded public exhibition with a preacher’s entrance, then shift to satirical snippets about Mugging, anti debt unions, Thackeray on women's society, and a Dieppe bathing notice. The piece blends literary asides, city life satire, and editor’s quips.
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Feun
She
Columbia Soc
Pennsylvania Idependent Journal
Mr. Gamble
Presbyterian Church
E. B. Herr
Haldeman’s
New Fall
Elijah Howe
New Oyster
Henry Conklin
Columbia Bank
Sam’s B. Heise
Sprenger & Westhaeffer
Rowe
Martin
Chambers
Benjamin F. Rowe
George Martin
Antocr
Howe Magazine
IAA
Washington Institute
Walnut Street
Waterhouse
Amt
Davin Winsor
William F. Packer
Tsane Vazlehuret
Sup
Joserit J. Lewis
Janes Vrecu
Williem Strong
James Thompson
Jacob Broom
Jasper BE. Brady
Winiax Minnawarp
Nimrod Strickland
Julin F. Linderman
Barrraw A. Suagher
Robert Barpwis
William Dutton
John K. Raih
Jonathan M. Larzalere
Samuel Keneagy
Assembly
Evancer D. Roath
TBS
Samuel II
Prior
Jonathan IL
Borano
Josefa D. Powana
John H. Brenneman
Thomas S. Mellvain
Wiliam Hays
Stephen W. P. Boyd
Anthony Goon
Henry Rush
Samuel Lindsay
Just
Danzer
Wenn
John
Hustetetler
Henry Diffenlach, Jr
Saver, Evans
Torg Jacob Volt
Kenry E. Slaymaker
Hichard Ream
Samuel Blank
Levi Lefevre
John EL. Pfautz
Ronent J. Uoraton
Davin Braxot
Oscar C. M. Daines
Christian Hunshberger
Henry Garrecht
Jacob Seachrist
Thomas C. Consixs
Amos A. Hank
Benjamin Brackbill
Terr Scusy
James B. Freeland
James Lludson
Bea
Walker
Republic
San Jose
Mera
Nicaragua
Henningsen
New Orleans
Fulton
Gulf of Mexico
Packer
Wilmot
Nazlehurst
Hazlehurst
St. Louis
Buralton
Fathcre
Muccins
Muggins
Sie
New York City
Ile
Chicago Press
Eton
Thackeray
Quondam
Stolloway
Holloway
London
Lepanon
N. H
W. FowLn
Exprasa
Kuty. &c
Mendes
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