The President's Family and a White House Future
The article describes the President's family, noting Mrs Powers married in 3326 to Abi Bil Powers, and their two children. The son, about twenty‑one, just began law practice in Buffalo, praised for his Republican virtues. The daughter, about eighteen, is an accomplished, independent teacher active in free political schools, celebrated as a model Republican woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filtsioa
Marrie
Abi- Bil Powers
Lemuel Powers
Ian
Bulfido
Lee
Buffalo
Republic
Fashin
White House
Shannon Repaiis
America
Liverpool
Funeral of Gen Zachary Taylor in Washington 1859
Telegraphic despatch from Washington dated July 13 1859 reports the last rites for President Zachary Taylor. Mourning colors filled the Capitol area as public officials, diplomats and crowds paid respects. Processions, military honors, religious services by Rev Dr Pyne, and burial at Congress Burying Ground followed the Executive Mansion funeral pageant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sis Taito
T'ny
Abe Beston
Washington
Zachary Faylor
Enidinrs
Cificera
Baltimore
Old Whitey
Mexico
Woshington
Pyne
Episcopal Church
Congress Burying Ground
Scott
Army of the
United States
Walter Jona
District of
Colombia
Waerinzion
Marshall
District of Columbia
Pall Braacks
Pall Dealers
Jisn
Benry Clay
T. H. Benton
Lewis Casa
Lyan Good
McDowell
Saidon
F. Vinton
Magh Walte
JS Lon
Ulmer
G. W
Curtis
Esqul
Man KJ. Walker
Chick Fustios Cranch
Fasopl
Galas
Jesup
Giliron
Com Bullard
Mugellon
Henderson
Duncan
Palo Alto
City of
Pennsylvania Avenue
Arts
National Capital Impassioned Witness to Inauguration
Reports from Semmes at the National Capital describe telegraphic accounts of the scene in Congress as the nation mourns its Chief Magistrate. The National Intelligencer notes only once before has the presidency fallen vacant by death, with Congress in recess. Crowds gather at the Capitol as the Vice President prepares to take the oath, while citizens and visitors alike pay tribute to the late president’s virtues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botton
National Intelligencer
Kashra
United States
Hackson Sand
Congress
Inquiry on Homoeopathy and medical science debate
An address before the Society of Inquiry argues for scientific scrutiny of medical systems. It condemns mysticism and secret practices, cites French governance as a model for reform, and critiques homeopathy as taught by Hahnemann. The speaker warns against blind adherence and urges open, evidence based investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Requess
Society OF Inquiry
Obersln
Homeopathy and the critique of Hahnemann's system
The article critiques homeopathy, examining Hahnemann's doctrine of similia similibus curantur and the provings of medicines. It questions the reliability of proving healthy subjects and the physiological versus pathological states, arguing that patient outcomes and experimental methods do not justify the system. It cites tartar emetic and other substances to illustrate the gap between immediate effects in health and cures in disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pergona
Mahnemain
Hulnemann
Iulnemean
Kirby
Mirby Addy
SAIL
Milin Gimilibas
Trutmemann
Tahnemnann
Ile
Duthe
Chircoal
Wahnemann
Post
Am. Jour
Ilam
Thessaly
Tle
Hahnemann
Orgonon
Menkins
New Mexico Admission Split by Congress Vote
A heated debate over New Mexico territorial admission and the anti slavery question dominates the week. The vote splits along regional lines with White and Lacock supporting admission and Southern factions opposing. The piece notes peaceful rhetoric in the North and mob disruption in the South, highlighting Frederick Douglass's Colum bus speech and subsequent weathering of opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredrick Douglass
Fredrick Wooglasa
Columlas
Calare
New Mexico
Treafreq
New York
Congress
Wools
Ant
Ayr
Trenee
Free States
Outrage at State House Riot Taints Ohio Slave Co
The Sum mit Beacon reports Cilner attended the riot at the State House and withdrew. Ohio Slave Co allegedly refused seating for Doug lags, forcing him to ride outside after passengers asked for a seat. The event is described as a crowning infamy and merits a public disavowal if agents acted without authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Potee
Pasiva Ag
Cilner
State House
Ohio Slave Co
Douglags
Gue Thay
Tim
Moore and His Magazines in Cleveland Promises First Issue
A. Moore of Columbus and A. Moore of Cleveland are believed to be the same person. A monthly magazine titled I Have Come appeared in Cleveland and attracted advance subscribers before disappearing after the purported first number. Authorities question the publication’s continuation and verify the author’s identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clevelant
A. Moore
Cleveland
Mpl
Street Fight Ends In Jail Stay And Toll Gate Mishap
A rowdy street brawl near the Beebe House drew Sheriff Parrensby and Parse Comitatus to arrest drunken Irishmen after a clash with those attempting rescues. The mob was sent to the jail. meanwhile the Black River road toll gate shanty fell overboard after a drunken incident. Governor BR appointed R. S Witarop as Senator replacing Webster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saluntay
Beebe House
Parrensby
Parse Comitatus
Black River Road
Vilage
Old Ohio Constitution Framing Costs and Industry Reference
A historical snippet contrasts good laby and unfinished ones with images of classic industry and the Founding Fathers. It cites Ohio Constitutional Convention expenses, noting members paid 2,649.41 pounds and printing costs of 845.00 plus a total of 900, with a reference to the Ohio Laws second volume and State Auditor’s report detailing expenditures for framing the constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
State
Constitution and Journal of Convention
The
State Journal
Anul
Abe
Peblie Treasur
Amouit
Meney
A. F Derry
S. Medary
Democratic Convention Costs and Hopes Ober Ohio
The Cleveland Herald laments high spending and delayed decisions as Ohio Democratic leaders face a costly convention. The piece notes unaudited bills, many presented late, and urges accountability while praising the historic nationwide result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Ohio
Carseling Reflecti
Cleveland Herald
Arrival of the Ajerica at Halifax and Peel’s Death
Foreign news reports the arrival of the Ajerica at Halifax and the death of Sir Robert Peel. England debates political impact with ministers likely strengthened. Peel dies after a fall from a horse near Whitehall, ending a long career in the 63rd year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ajerica
Halifax
Also Mentioned on This Page
Adler Sc Sreall
Semmes
National Capital
J. Dascome
M. D
Peesatcus
Harley
Daetor
Piavy
Heaton
Dortor
Giustini
Iman
Kave
Anil
Wales
Inte Samual Tabnemann
Duhnemann
Bulter
T. Kirby
D. D
Unhnemann
Renton
Tachneimann
Tahnemonn
Elyria
Riu
Onto
William Johnston
Hapultan
Malic Waite
Alexander G. Conover
Stade
Caventian
Las
New Morica
New Mosien
Cobbs
Lacotocos
McGauariny
Whigg
Yeas
Maya
Strang
Gorman
Indiana
Gberlin
West Indies
Oberlin
Tie Chapel
Prea Maan
Koffeseay Cowarth
Row
Thig B
Tatel
R. S Witarop
Glace
Web.ter
Foreign News
Europe
Sir Holt
Peel
Louis Philippe
Sir Robert Peet
England
Robert Pret
My Brown
Mayo
Robert Peel
France
Jane
Whitehall
Constitution Hill
Sir Robert
Yunndon
John Rusech
Fundy
Robert
Drayton Abby
Smith O’brien
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!