Fashion reform in ladies dress stirs regional debate
The era of reform in female attire spreads from Ohio to Wisconsin with reports of Milan and Syracuse praising shorter skirts and Turkish trousers. Editors note mixed reception as some celebrate practicality while others ridicule, and several towns report shifts toward the new style amid social pushback and public demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benis Jlaken
Sharpneas
Ohio
Cleveland
Airact
Kenosha
Wis
Telegraph
Rllwaukee
Racine
Zagevidleean
Asgist
Geneva
Tieneva
Seneca Pulls
Syracuse
SpringAel Republictan
Shab Town
Sipacuse
Alftorether
Draven
Early American Methodists Debate Slavery Edict
The session discusses the formation of the American Methodist Church in Baltimore after the Revolution. It notes bans on buying and selling slaves and requires manumission within five years under U.S. law, with expulsion as a penalty for noncompliance. The matter is examined through readings and remarks by church leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thia Vity
Wryentation
Andrews
Gvorzin
Rome
Marvin Od
Tong
Sete
Deleaveg
New York
Ashe
Anilie
Plain Hill
Ewing
Vet Corwin
Derunre
Webster
Alon Eng
Mike Aeave Pert
Mosais Lord
Reverdy Jhonson
Nesara Choate
Weed
E. Churchis
M.E. Church South
Paris
Dr Smaith
Peck
American Methodist Church
Baltimore
TF. S
United State
Sekar Wright
New Cannon Invention Demonstrates Rapid Fire Ability
A report describes a new brass cannon by Mr Thawnya possessing a six chamber revolving cylinder and self loading mechanism. It fires small balls at high rates with safety to the operator, and various calibers could hurl larger projectiles at differing speeds. a battery of four such pieces could unleash a deadly volume of lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shawn
Thawnya
Cannon at Washinton Impresses Generals
Mer Lowry, a veteran of Catarauqua county, has shown his cannon in Washington and fired a tremendous discharge before Gen. Scott and many notable officers, leaving them entirely satisfied with the performance, though some doubt its real effectiveness for certain observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Detroit
Charles Mason
Barnard
Cuntrat Ro Road Co
Dy Berksley
Niles
Robinson's (Avern
White Pigeon
Privoner
Wm. TU
Mirnais
White Pizdor
Notar Igauanga
Dr IB
Howe
Robinson
Dr B
Ein
Mer Lowry
Catarauqua
Washinton
Scott
Inly
Ward
Whig Meetings and Loyalist Political Contention
Fragmentary report on Whig meetings and political contention around a constitution and property heirs, detailing testimonies and committee decisions, with references to Liberty and Weld family issues, court-like proceedings, and implied public interest in a constitutional event. The readable fragments mention committees, heirs disputes, and a convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ane
Rosy Lemptete
Senonil
Oliw
Peri
Heerine Jean
Ohio voters to weigh constitutional reform next Tuesday
A Lorain readership debate urges adoption or rejection of the new Ohio Constitution. Proponents warn of broader public reforms, while opponents cite expanded corporate power, racial rights, and increased state costs. The piece denounces universal suffrage restrictions and calls for careful study before voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Ohio
Pstue
France
General Assembly
Ral
Plunk Road
Mamutau Loving
Hamilton County
Strath
Generalicket
Prafrie
Ath Hau
Gorttes
Turbulent Town Meeting and Road Work Report
The item reports Whig party tensions over convention attendance and representation, notes a Junction Railroad annual meeting with named directors, and covers disease warnings, local street obstructions on Main Street, and calls for enforcement and paving actions. It mentions the daily rains and prospects for crops, plus a civic prompt about temperance and licensing.
Lightning strikes Avon Way house wipes out dwelling
A dwelling at Avon Way owned by James 1 Wood Esq. was struck by lightning early Friday morning, burning completely with several occupants inside who were unharmed. Much furniture was saved and the insured house and contents are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James 1 Wood Esq
Avon Way
O'Ulock
The Farmer and the New Constitution Debate in Ohio
A long excerpted column argues the value of farming virtue, warns against overwork, and critiques the 1859 Ohio New Constitution. It discusses agricultural knowledge, the Free Soil platform, single district representation, and risks of regional dominance in state politics with references to Cromwell, England, and historic surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oan Ivlish
Cromwell
Filliam Pic
Hite
Line
Promes
England
Yar
Wasnucks
Olia
Free
of& Constitution
Cleveland
Politi
Ohio
Obie
Sonte
Pit Stans
Mike
Columbus
Familton County
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Wen
Judson
Bixee
Debates on New Constitution and Local Figures
The text cites Senry Lind endorsing a single district system in 1848 and opposition to changing the front, plus notes on Mune Jenny Lind concerts, Texxy Lixp’s Europe plans, a 14-year-old fatally gored by a heifer, and various miscellany from the era including political commentary on the Whig party and constitutional reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel Woodward
Plainfeld
Conn
Jenny Lind Concerts and Discovery From Lake Champlain
Barnum announces nine more Jenny Lind concerts in the United States with a New York show and the rest in cities like Boston and Philadelphia. A newspaper editor near Lake Champlain reveals a method to keep eggs fresh by eating them while fresh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senry Lind
Baumam
Mune
Jenny Lind
New York
Castle Garden
Philadelphia
Boston
P.T. Barxem
Barnum
Big
Jeony Lind
Lake Champlain
Égyra
Thea
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G. Wastes
William Torts
Lornin Co
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Thare
Tie
Wince Lockwoot Bay
Chihimin
Lovain County
A. Cubby
de Wil
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Hennin Lilype
Llusetl
Olja City
Dennis
Rhoiles
Treasner
Messe
Marshall
Main
Corporation of
Bane Wytiat
John
Grant
Webster and Murray
Lelter Raason
Fredonin N. Y
Mian Marly
Hetter Pef
Sandusky
Sandusky City
Daly
Tontoor
Eiy
Tris
Citizans
Ponteld
Lornin
Vince
Lawaa
Filmore
Ox P.M of
Penfield
Taylor Wallad
Cel Nem
Vaughan
Prince of Sea Soilers
Martin van Boren
Tectre
Tlon
P. Briss
Tes
Library Association
Vie Vhiuty
ReCov. Wood
Shanan Tlous
Tiffin
Wasnzeen
Cok Patloreon
Winnat
Molin
Gough
O Ate
Gomi Cen
Jous B. Got
Lowell
Mearrow
Clevelyn
Tigrin
Reyhem Togo
Findley
A. Gond
Bint
Andover
Earth
Eboys
New England
Aspoven
Issachar
Bardells
Tully
Commorite-Wny
Europe
Canada
Sudckisg —Stoan
Erie
Henry Gray
Alexcon
Alesandar Shamitton
Washington
Mount Lolly
New Jersey
The
Water Company
Topetoy
Wool
Giddings
Wade
Bainesvile
Jong
Asortion Va
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