25 Jun 1849
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Newspaper
Daily New Albany Democrat
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1849
Page
1
The paper discusses the fatal duel between Mr. Grey and Gupt Pope and Gov. Dunning's potential action to seek justice. It also critiques Whig editors and stump speakers for opposing rivers and harbors improvements while backing a high tariff that would hinder imports and river trade.
In a letter to the New Albany Democrat the writer urges the Board of Health to report on ponds and stagnant water within the city that may foster disease and cholera. They condemn delays and urge immediate measures to abate dangerous effluvia around the Ohio River and city limits.
A Louisville city health update cites 4,015 cholera deaths and ongoing cases since Friday, with undertakers reporting several burials. Reports from Nashville and Lexington note decreasing cholera, while a coroner investigates a mother and newborn found drowned in a Ridge raid case. The piece also mentions high society events and local commerce happenings.
A survivor recalls the cholera outbreak aboard the steamer Monroe en route from St Louis to St Joseph in May 1849. Dr. Stephenson perished, and the crew fled to medical aid as Jefferson City offered shelter. Curry of Virginia House profited from the sick while citizens later aided and honored the rescuers. The account condemns Curry and praises Jefferson City’s charitable response.
Telegraph reports from St Louis detail cholera interments in ten and eleven cemeteries, with 56 then 16 cholera deaths and 30 other diseases. Gov. Mason arrives from New Orleans aboard the Illinois steamer. Luther from California confirms mine wealth and scarce provisions. Fremont reports California oil poor for farming. Luther plans return next spring. Reports include port of Port au Prince ties, a fatal stabbing of cabin boy Jourdan McAllister, and a series of war and political notes touching Native American factions and a major railroad collision in Brookline Crossings.
The text describes early warning signs of a digestive illness including abdominal full ness and nausea followed by cramps and possible fever, urging timely medical care to avoid danger. It also mentions political alignments with Governor King and Senator Benton against Jackson resolutions and reports the New World steamer’s maiden voyage from New York to Albany, noting its length, beam, draft, engines, and iron wheels.
On Sunday the 24th, Rev. James McCown performed the marriage of William Webton and Migs Cortina, both residents of the village.
Real estate notice advertises houses and lots for sale in New Alkane through Estate Agent IGCELYN. Includes property type and agency contact, inviting buyers to inquire for details and pricing.
The piece lists odd notes about animals and their habits including elephants living long lives, healthy elephants free of disease eating a lot, bats called flying foxes in India and cricket bats in England with lengths around thirty eight inches. It covers sheep forming a defensive square, pigs expanding rapidly, horses flies laying over twenty million eggs, and fleas’ attachment to dogs along with linguistic flourishes and playful asides.
A tale of a boy forced to grind a new axe by a smiling man who pits him to hard labor and mocks truancy. The narrator recalls blistered hands and a harsh lesson about turning means to vile ends. A warning to girls to beware flattery from dangerous men.
A confused excerpt presents Newton denying precise causes for gravity, heat transformation, and memory. It questions why tides differ, how wood becomes charcoal, and how seeds sprout, noting his admission of ignorance on these universal mysteries. The dialogue mocks overconfident sailors and philosophers.
Property listing for two acres of ground in New Albany on Turenike Verher ly arranged with a dwelling house and appurtenances. Terms stated as immediate possession and buyers urged to examine premises at John Armstrong's residence on Springetreat Now Almay, with sale by Joseph Frankell.
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