Spectral Claims Prompts Debate On Evidence And Imagination
Disjointed remarks on spirit manifestations challenge credibility of spiritual theories. Debates reference Rosenberg Burgson and a New York Tribune article while questioning testimony, imagination, and fraud. The speaker mocks witnesses, cites tests of perception, and contrasts miracles with ordinary evidence in a dismissive, period voice.
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Jackson Davis
New York
Rosenberg
Burgson
Herhousand
Christ
Hazard
Judson Hutchinson
MIT
Distressing Washington Capitol Accident Leads to Lunatic Asylum Case
A young woman, daughter of W.D. Galla gher, slipped on a grate at the Capitol, was severely bruised, lapsed into a deep lethargy, and remained insensible for about thirty days. Despite nourishment and care, her condition worsened, and physicians advised Baltimore’s hospital. Her father, grief stricken, secured her removal to Baltimore as the state of hope faded.
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Apri
Mary
W.D. Gallagher
Capitol Grounds
Washington City
Capitol
Berlin
Baltimore
Romantic death by self causing in New Orleans
A couple involved in a planned poisoning in New Orleans led to the husband taking his dose while the wife hesitated and later became a widow. The wife has been arrested and is undergoing examination for possible accessory to the husband’s death. The inquiry, named The Del., reports the woman’s examination proceeding.
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New Orleans
Tha del
New York
Empire City
North American
Gen Campbell
Tennessee
Novel Guilt Question in Self Harm Case
A court discusses the unusual charge in a death by self-harm scenario. The judge notes principals not being punishable, debates legal duties, and whether horizontal harm can be charged. The defendant, a woman, is discharged despite complex legal arguments about the poisoning and consent.
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Anothe Afro
Har
Whigs Call Ohio Delegates Conference At Columbus
The Whig state committee urges a July convention in Columbus to nominate for the full campaign and transact party business. Townships are asked to send one delegate, with June 17 voting to appoint them. The call stresses unity on the party platform and aims to rekindle the Whig fire across Ohio.
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Columbus
Tris
Ohio
Grray Crigus
Takeallis
Malpractice suit over leg fracture and amputation
Tolley versus Biedle and Johnson concerns a malpractice claim from April 1860 after a leg fracture required amputation. Plaintiffs alleged improper initial setting and negligent aftercare, while defendants presented evidence of proper bone setting and the patient’s condition. The jury could not reach a verdict and was discharged. the court did not rule on merits. Dr Steele is noted to have a strong reputation.
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Tolley
Steele
Trade to Lily and local merchants advertise cheap goods
Elyria Baldwin & Co Brush & Co Mussey & Fuller and O Cowles each boast large dry goods stocks while Harris opens a new store in the Exchange offering low prices for cash. Grocery stores thrive and clothing from Merwin McKinney and Boyle line shelves. A local curious tale describes a calf with two spines two hearts and a unique anatomy observed by Mr D M Anas of La Grange in this county.
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Lily
Ely
Elyria Baldwin & Co
Brush & Co
Mussey & Fuller
O Cowles
Harris
Exchangs
Merwin's
McKinney's
Loyle's
DeWitt and Wooster
Early 19th Century Village Attractions and Political Debate
A village column notes residents viewing daguerreotype portraits in the Commercial Block near the Rail Road office and a soda fountain. It highlights art from Wilson & Co of New York and a pricing offer. The piece then discusses debates over the new Constitution, urging voters to consider rights and protections, not party lines, with a call to read a forthcoming article on the document.
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Sauvpen & Graveshire
Rail Road
Cardin Wiather
Wilson & Co
New York
Jonathan
America
Argus
Constitution
Olio
Aricus
Ohio voters urged to study new constitution before ratification
A call to Ohio residents to examine the proposed constitution drafted by the late convention. The piece argues for impartial voter scrutiny beyond party lines, notes advantages and risks of the new framework, and warns against apathy as debates on taxation representation and public credit unfold.
Constitutional notes urge single district representation debate
A partisan prospectus weighs the Ohio constitutional convention’s plan for single district representation, arguing it could entrench one party’s control. The piece criticizes gerrymandering in current districts, calls for renewed public expression, and emphasizes equal rights and local governance over centralized power. It notes potential impacts on taxation, state credit, and legislative balance.
Horrid Butchery and Railway Tragedies Reported
Columus May 15. A man named Slocum killed his wife and cut off her hand before killing himself over jealousy. A railway accident near Derby bridge injured an old deaf mute named Wilcox who was crushed by a locomotive after attempted crossing. Henry Wellman died in Cincinnati when the wheels passed over him en route to a fire. A cotton factory started at Tam jilton and the Columbus Train ran over cows near Columbia, causing the baggage car to derail briefly. Distress noted in Wellington and a humorous quip about roosting by a doctor.
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Tue Democrats
Columbus
Amar
Slocum
Cain
Derby
Wilcox
Avery
Henry Wellman
Cincinnati
Columbia
Pease
Nuts for Grammarians and an Accident Report
A fragment from a 19th century periodical mixes dialogue about grammar and language with a note of an accident. It references a young lady writer, an old man, a new house for Mr Smith, and a carpenter. An incident describes Hon J R Giddings falling from a wagon in Ashtabula injuring two ribs though not fatally.
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Beton Trascript
Roth
Mir Smith
Smiths
Old Gent
Larry
J. R. Giddings
Ashtabula
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Caun
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Naw
Hay
Inter
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Hamilton County
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Comnty Agricultural Society
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Republic
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Oina
Wil Tina Aveso
Mauinilion
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Lad
Wayne
Fon
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Gennga
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Monroe
Tua Farm
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Bellmont
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Rey
Tha Odety
Ts County
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Og Necvon
Enning Mill
Thomas
Dr. A Ste H.T. Shell
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Ann Cross
Alonzo Gaston
J. Dascomb
Cowles
E. W. Lincoln
Wellington
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O'Kaiaie
Brie FL
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Crittenden
Lailor House
Webster
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Erie
Noen
Buffalo
Iron Horse
N. ¥. & Evie R BR Company
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Piermont
Use Commercial
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Sandusky Counties
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Norwalk
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