Thoughts on Visiting the Place of My Nativity
An excerpt reviews old writings from the Cincinnati Signal about juvenile assemblies in New England. It praises orderly, modest meetings for youth, with reading, dialogue, and guidance, while cautioning against excessive fashion and gossip. References to a 1828 Prent ion News posthumous papers and a 1847 Chester Chronicle poem appear.
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From the Home Journal
Cincinnati Signal
New England
Painesville Telegraph
Otis
Corwin’s Wagon Joke in Buckeye State Tale
An 1820s anecdote recalls Tom Corwin on a stagecoach with a lady claiming to be the governor’s wife. Corwin handles the situation with humor, introduces himself, and later extolls Wilson Shannon’s political prospects during a fiery campaign. The episode ends with Corwin delivering a persuasive harangue in Shannon’s favor.
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Tom Corwin
Ohio
Buckeya
Corwin
Shannon
Passuma
Ci Amuri
Wamsin
Tom
Toris
Wagner
Danny
Matt
Clin, &E
Porsinle
Tom Corvin
Freeman
Wilson Shannon
Seasons Tarnish as Summer Fades Into Winter
A reflective piece contrasts summer’s abundance with coming winter’s discipline. It praises summer’s bounty and warns against profaneness, urging reverence for the season and gratitude for natural cycles, citing a pulpit discourse. A Rothschild anecdote accompanies the reflection on fortune and generosity amid anonymous critics.
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Weleva
Tran
Eloped Names and Rumors Stir Busy Western Paper
A jumble of names and rumors swirls around Polly and Betsey Gr, wife of Michael B F, with claims of elopement and disputed identity. The fractured text hints at strained marriages, suspects, and scattered reports, reflecting a chaotic society paper page amid unclear details and partial facts.
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Polly
Betsey
Michael B&f
Michael Will Weaver
Baiy
Recapitulation of Mexican War casualties and siege notes
The article lists killed wounded and missing across Gen Worth Twiggs Pillow Quitman and Scott columns totaling 1623, with detailed officer and captain names. It describes Santa Anna’s retreat from Mexico City, the bombardment of the city, and the entry of Gen Scott into Puebla and subsequent actions in the Cerro Gordo region, along with prisoner paroles and executions.
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Meaiva
Messrs Peoples and Burnnd
New Orleans
Tilsiya
Conmindormehtel
Vily
Bravo Addres
Chipultupoc
Santa Anna
Pillow
Worth
Stith
Kendall
Mexico
Toluca
Gener
Scott
Pie Pale
C Iy
Simth
Churchill
Davidson
Fea
Mexican Congress
Queretaro
Genes Vauredes
Bustamenty
Capitol
Sumor
Pueblo
Dickinson
Baxter
McIntosh
Guierly Pillow
Shields
Killen
Twiges
A. Vaniolinda
B. Huusum
Beevet
Martin Scott
Win. HL. Gralain
BL. Merrill
Ofivers
J. S.meltoshy
Col. Wakce
Gear W. Valvett
John A1. Savage
Bresen
G. Wright
A. Montgomery
RB. Anderson
A. Cardy
St. Walker
IL. Smith
Thomas Glenn
Wan
IL Irwin
ML. Guthrie
J. C. Willits
Juanes Abiler
James Caldwell
G. J. Piltow
Suburuly
A. Ab, Gladden
James Shields
Vege
BM. Loval
W W. Markall
Geo. Witkeis
Kentall
Livat
John Garland
W. Www
Loring
J. Johnston
JU. Williams
Tamesarclay
Pearson
Hunserford
Hell Dunes
Americas Star
San ‘Anal
Riley
Miscouc S
Vera Orne
Santa Anna Leing
Puebla
American Star
Rea
Col. Childs
Fem
Twigg
Quitman
Oyalt
Lhenge
Twige
Wig
el Perdad
The
Ciy
Linving
Smith
Plaga
Cerro Gordo
Citg
Columbia
Vallay
Mexican War Reports From Mexico City and Beyond
Reports from Mexico City dated Sept 26 1847 describe heavy casualties with many soldiers murdered near San Pedro and Col Meditard killed in action. Gen Scott and Gen Quitman are highlighted with appointments and orders reinforcing discipline and readiness for ongoing operations toward Puebla and Mexico City.
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Kendall
Chillds
Het
Alvarez
Congress of
Poel
City of Mexico
San Pedro
Col. Meditard
G. W
Philadelphia
Scott
Quitman
Mexico
D. F. Benton
Page
Lieuls
J.T Davis
Sucrequey
My. Lesi
N. G. Commercial
la Patria
Gener
Brava
Chapultepec
Turedes
Lettwso
Cog
Uuests
Santis Asa
Pareres
Jalisco
Quitman Las
Santa Maria
Neizllerhovl
Santa Anna
Himgel
Kia Country
Golme
Uring
Congress
Queretaco
Vera Crus
Childs
Gon
Perate
Puebla
Tampico
Santa Wente
Toluca
Guadaloupe
Taliscala
Taluscala
Plarias
Merrifi
Gen
Oader
National Palace
Conteres
San Antone
Cherubusco Molina del Ray
Chepalicpec
San Gosler
Tfatabaya
Painter found murdered in his shop in New York
A shop owner Alexander Di Neal at 40 Ann Street was found dead from a blow with an iron bar in the morning. Police suspect an apprentice aged about 18 or 20. The report mentions political tensions between Peru and Bolivia and notes excitable commentary about revolutions. The Episcopal Convention adjourned last evening.
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New York
Episcopal Convention
Alexander di Neal
Ann Street
Oldoak
Bogota
Peru
Bolivi Theater
Republes
Com
Congressional Globe and Appendix subscription notice
The Elyria Courier advertises the Congressional Globe and Appendix with a call to subscribers and citizens to obtain an accurate report of upcoming Congressional proceedings. The notice emphasizes subscribing for the official publication during the ensuing session.
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Congressional
Congressional Globe
Antislavery Lectures by Former Virginia Slave Josefa Mason
Mr Josefa Mason a former domestic slave of Gov Mason of Virginia lectures to crowded audiences on slavery. He recounts family hardships and bondage endured, calls for abolition, and shares his escape to freedom. His eloquence and experience amplify the anti slavery cause as his message resonates nationwide.
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Josefa Mason
Gov. Mason
Virginia
Maron
Ile
Jake Erie
War Debate on Ceasing Bloodshed and Empire
Readers lament the ongoing conflict in Mexico and the toll of war on both nations. The piece criticizes territorial aims, notes Mexican resistance, and warns against believing conquest would secure peace. It reflects a public plea for an end to bloodshed and calls for reconsideration of military aims.
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Asker
Rom
Tlowe
Philadelphia
Mexico
Fragmentary notes hint at historic uprising and evacuation
A garbled passage mentions a people called Mesiang Dorane and a violent struggle leading to evacuation and independence. References to power struggles, sacred altars, and crumbling order imply a dramatic civic upheaval and subsequent political shift. The text is severely mangled, obscuring dates and places.
Gun Cotton Experiment Described by Local Scientist
A local report details an experiment with gun cotton as a propulsive agent tested in turret at 22 yards. Six to eight grain charges produced weak but satisfactory results, with the cotton prepared by Dr. Bher W. Dubbard using sulfuric and nitric acids, washing, and drying at controlled heat to enhance explosive potential.
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Prof Schooibien
Basle
Germany
Bher W. Dubbard
Taylor's Return Forecast and Local Notices
In two village school districts there are 463 pupils total with 250 in the first division and 212 in the second. Generals Taylor and Bragg are discussed in dispatches from Monterrey with mentions of army units and governance. A Saccofo co editor critiques the Vix Law as biased against farmers, while a Rochester Dem note reports a murder suspect in Asa Street.
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Gon
Autner
Snd
Crermont Courier
Seven days from Vera Cruz report unclear and incomplete
Telegraph items from Vera Cruz and the capital offer fragmented updates. A relief move for Puebla is rumored but unconfirmed while Patterson remains in the capital as reported by the Cleveland Herald.
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Vera Cruz
Cal
Lessons From Morgan Elections And Party Alliances
The Morgan county races show cross party blocs shaping outcomes. Democrats courted a National Reform ticket while Whigs faced anti war candidates. War Democrats backed the senator in Perry, Mor win, and Washington, with Major Love noted as a nominated candidate.
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Morgan
Democracy
Senate
Working Men's Party
Tere
Whiss
Society of Friends
Morg
Morgan County
Perry
Morwin
Washington
Marietti Intellisenver
Major Love
Whig Gains Highlight Post Nomination Elections
The article notes a stronger Whig majority in Montgomery and nearby counties after a nomination, with Locofoco opposition criticized. It cites Marietta and Belpre losses for Whigs, praises War question stance and Capt Patterson, and comments on Ohio’s fiscal health and political tone.
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Sky
Washington
Montgomery
Phere
Wight
Messrs. Schenck
Cor Wus
Shelby and
Darke
Locos Inc
Bebpear
Belmont Chronicle
Capt. Patterson
Tickee
John Patterson
Army of Mexico
Fonnil
Hia Galantes
Galls
Tuwrisax
Pron
Marietta
Belpre
Bartow
Unian
Wallingford
Corwin
Sue
Ohio
Cin. Chronicle
National Debt Debate Echoes From The Washington Union
A fragment from Louisville and Brockport papers cites the Washington Union editorial arguing against assuming Texas public debt by the United States. It questions annexation costs from the Mexican War and cites Polk’s unpopularity, with comments on election line results and a quip about Van Boren and Jonah in legislative debate.
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Washington Unie
Texas
United Staes
Mexico
Mr. Pals
United States
Louisville
Inquest Finds Foul Play in Union Lane Murder
Coroner’s inquest into the death of Lady Jerome B. Wilson reveals a fatal head injury from a beating Friday night on River Street. Witness Clark testifies two men argued with the deceased before assaulting him. postmortem shows skull fracture and brain injury likely caused by a hard object. Jury returns verdict of death from injuries inflicted by two unknown assailants. Police vow vigorous pursuit to capture the culprits.
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Jerome B. Wilson
Union Lane
Clark
River Street
Ackley
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Thigvich
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Rothschild
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Pacula
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Drary
Lurall
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THEE
Elyria Courier
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