Calomel and preparations in disease treatment discussion
A medical discussion defends calomel as a core remedy to purge toxins and restore excretory function, noting its value in deranged gastro Hepatic conditions and peripheral arthritic cases. The account cites Dr Corfe and experiences in Italy, urging cautious use of sedatives and wine for nervous exhaustion and appetite management.
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Lennar
Bern
Cores
Iaffia
Corfe
Zonden Journal
Braithswaite
Murder near Fort Madison leaves old man dead
In Keokuk County near Fort Madison Wash Martin killed Foster with a single blow after a dispute on the road. Foster died from a dislocated neck. Martin, rumored to carry a colt, was arrested that night and committed for trial. He is described as drinking and quarrelsome and a societal nuisance.
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Fort Madison
Wash
Martin
Foster
Keokuk
Indian tribes as slaveholders in Arkansas Territory
The Cherookees Choctaws Chickasaws Creeks and Seminoles own many slaves. The writer argues they were removed here to avoid white encirclement and predicts soon they may form a territorial government and be admitted as a slave state. Fort Smith Arkansas, Herald.
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United States
Friends of Free Soil
Aboltionism
Fort Smith
Ark
Lerald
Mail robbery attempt on route to Elgin described
A mail carrier Mr. B. Durherj aged about fifty reports an attempted robbery between here and Elgin. The robbers grabbed the horse, a struggle ensued, and Barker struck one robber with a heavy object, causing him to fall. The other robber fled toward the pond. The money pouch containing $15,000 reached Elgin safely. The villains’ identities remain undiscovered.
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B. Durherj
R E, Burker
Vis Plive
Hib Lugey
Elgin
Genanra
Treroon
Barker
Elvin
Villians
Wood, Wood All not some of our subscribers bring Us a few corda of goal wood
The Elyria Courier exhorts subscribers to supply wood and warns against county departure over political action. It discusses sectional tensions over slavery, the Intervening Act, and urging loyalty to law, order, and the Constitution, citing Judge McLane on conscience versus law.
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Stutoy
Accors Honea
Congress
North
McLane
Noeo
Gebre
Pree Spiros
Union
Supreme Court
Admonitions on Lawful Civil Duty and Fugitives
The passage argues for upholding government strength and lawful conduct while recognizing limits on citizen duties toward fugitives. It condemns resisting or undermining legal authority, urging conformity to law unless it is changed through proper channels, to avoid harming the nation and provoking conflict.
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Ubor
American Art Unions and Political Shifts in Congress
An 1840s-style notice discusses an Art-Union offering six engravings to subscribers and urges immediate enrollments. It also covers legislative action in Congress, predicting battles over the Fugitive Slave Law and previews bids for the Senate seat, naming Ewing and Giddings as likely candidates while noting Democratic splits and rumors of whizzery. The piece closes with local business notes, announcing Moses, Ros Gurswarp, and partners opening a ready-made clothing and boot establishment near the Mansion House, inviting customers.
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Cincinnati
Opic
Congress
Gen Coss
Phrosians
Pon
Tuomas Ewing
Sarlern
Ewing
Gippisas
Trian Griswaun
Danssios
Kevan Hitencoe
Tax deadline notice warns of December 20 end at court
Public notice urges taxpayers to pay before December 20 to avoid higher taxes, directing readers to the Captain's office and to consult the Treasurer's card in the advertising columns for details.
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Sve
Course of Lectures De Kervry Begins Next Week
De Kervry will deliver the first of a series of lectures next week on Wednesday evening. The subject is The lawn of Tealth. Arrangements are complete and the series will continue weekly through the winter without interruption.
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de Kervry
Tealth
Suil
Sartain's Union Magazine Volume Excels in Design and Content
The January number of Sartain's Union Magazine showcases superior can bells and selections of original articles not previously published. It reflects strong reader demand and wide esteem among Literate nationwide. Judge Lose serves as the local agent for subscriptions in this vicinity.
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Sartain
Union Magazine
Judge Lose
Slavery’s Contrast Shapes Southern Slavers’ Resources
A Louisville Courier correspondent from Lewisport argues slavery hampers regional development. He notes vast fertility nearby and unexploited mineral veins behind the town, suggesting slavery obstructs growth in a border area near free states. The piece reflects a slaveholder viewpoint on economic limits tied to slavery.
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Free States
Louisville Courier
Lewisport
Louisville
Slavery debate and regional wealth concerns in Kentucky
The letter argues Kentuckians neglect their resources while neighboring regions grow wealthy, urging speedier geological surveys and capital investment on the slave side. It questions Louisville capitalists reluctance to invest across the river and warns of a looming fate unless residents act to exploit slavery’s blessings.
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Louisville
Suspicious Figures and California Emigrant Tales
The piece notes John I. Marse from Lake County and Doct. Townyhend amid 1846 power struggles, hints at possible bargain, and reports Edmund Brooks’s glowing California description after an overland trip. It mentions Bennet and two villagers due back soon, plus G. Griswold’s Family Salve ad and a misfired note about Gor Dav with a cautioned plaster warning.
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John I. Marse
Aleat
Lake County
Townyhend
Inst
N. G. Griswold
Editorial items reflect rail crash pensions and politics
The page presents editorials and notices on a deadly railroad collision near Tyutavia, pension substitute rules, a local railroad accident involving a cattle crossing, and political remarks. It hints at plans for a State Fair, local court house bids, and a San Francisco news note about a new senator replacing Cal. Fremont.
Lost Land Warrant Advertisement Inquiry and Reply
A reader requests information on a lost land warrant advertisement and asks if the Post Master received a letter with payment. The editor confirms the ad was published per directions and a copy plus an affidavit were sent, with the writer seeking further confirmation and guidance.
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Doiron
Evynra Courter
Seertain
Amwil
Anawone
George G. Washburn
Amherstville postal dispute sparks exchange via Courier
In a letter from Amherstville Indiana, Geo G Wasdburn accuses a switchland co postal official of failing to provide a postmark or address on communications. He insists his own letters directed to Amherstville were properly addressed and promises an affidavit, challenging the other party to share a postal address and confirm conforming to expected mail procedures.
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Amherstville
Switchland Co
Indiana
Courier
Geo. G. Wasdburn
Lake Shore Railroads Seen Advancing Erie Jamestown Route
The Erie Gazette reports Camp and engineers find the Erie to Jamestown railroad route entirely practicable with a light grade, supporting rapid freight transport. If Swift and company concur, Erie would gain the terminus of both the Central Road and the New York and Erie road, linking east and west interests. The Sanduskin line near Cleveland to Sandusky is under contract, with Lake Shore from Cleveland to Toledo at 98 miles and possible early completion around the southern Lake shore corridor, despite Pennsylvania opposition.
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Erie Gazette
Camp
Corps of Engineers
Erie
Jamestown
New York Line
Swift and Company
Sanduskian
Sandusky
Teveland
Insland
Lake Shore Road
Cleveland
Toledo
Whey
Mississippi
Pennsylvana
Eric
Balf. Com
Public Heling Demonstration Denounces Fugitive Slave Bill
At a schoolhouse meeting in West Pittston a large gathering adopted six resolutions condemning the Fugitive Slave Bill as a constitutional violation and attack on liberty. They urged education on the law and pledged to oppose enforcement and officials aiding its provisions.
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Weat Pitteheld
Durie
United States
Covery Freeman
J J. Crittenden
Pledges to Aid Fugitive Aid and Unconditional Repeal Resolve
The text affirms support for aiding fugitives and defying a bill, pledging to protect and assist escaped individuals and share costs for such acts. It condemns the bill and party support, calls for a vigilance committee to organize petitions, and vows to pursue repeal with unwavering resolve. It invokes independence era language and mutual pledges of life and fortune.
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Congress
Morg
Satan
Faithful Slave's Sacrifice Gains Emancipation Hope
A touching tale from Vera Cruz recounts Marshall, a devoted enslaved man, who escorted his master’s will home to Louisiana after years of service. He paid debts, sent for his master’s family, and traveled in danger to secure freedom, aided by letters and respect from California friends.
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Vera Crom
Marshall
Peraon
California
Bus Owester
Rannels
Calihorne
Aivk
Nevada Mountains
Mareshall
Efarshall
Acapulco
Mexico
Vera Cruz
H Im
Tle
Red River
Mir Farquhar
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