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Newspaper
Elyria Courier
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1847
Page
2
A fragmentary diary-like line recalls a three o'clock morning from a building used as a temporary hospital. The speaker describes an hour of rest outdoors, then a gaze at his amputated chest and a perfect head beneath a bloodied scene, noting his own head and a 40 foot span.
A 69 year old man and his 51 year old son co owned a farm and lived together. After the father rebuked the son's intemperate habits the son struck him with an iron bar on the 6th, killing him. He then used a gun to kill himself. The案 victims’ ages are given as 69 and 51.
The November 1842 Democratic Review recounts the trial of Harry Blake for murder, convic ted on circumstantial evidence and hanged. A dying prisoner confesses to the judge that Blake was innocent and the real killer was Caleb Grayson, exposing perjury and a cascade of wrongful executions tied to circumstantial proof. The confession reveals Grayson’s own guilt and implicates the trial witnesses in falsehood, challenging the reliability of justice in that era.
Major Downing writes from Mexico City about Santa Anna and Polk dealings, noting broken bargains over Vera Cruz and annexation. He reports Santa Anna’s stance that circumstantial changes alter commitments, with quotes on votes, power, and a warning that annexation of all Mexico may follow if Polk remains president.
A Louisville resident protested a Parliament style paragraph posted at her doorway complaining that it would expose private matters. She rushed to neighbors in fury, insisting the notice would broadcast every chat and scolding, and vowed to move away.
Liverton October 29 1547 reports best western canal flour prices with minor changes and declines in corn and Indian Coin. London trade dull, American wheat retreating. Caledonia news details London and New Orleans markets, widespread money scarcity and many failures including E T Thomas Son and Lefure and Little & Co. Liverpool bank suspension noted. Protests to Government and international updates from Italy to Ireland. Washington steamer reports six days later from Europe with New Year arrival.
A letter from London dated Oct. 25 reports intensified monetary pressure with extreme fluctuations in the money market. Censorship at 78, affordable accommodation scarce, flour in steady demand, prices down on certain grades. Cholera raging in Russia, Ireland facing outrages, potential intervention by England France and Russia amid Swiss canton tension.
The Alleghanians announce a concert at the Presbyterian Church in Elyria on Tuesday evening November 16 at 7 o clock. They will perform popular solos and national airs and are praised by the New Haven Palladium for their soulful singing and masterful delivery.
Subscription notices advertise Champens' ExforMATION FOR THE Peoria and other volumes by Chambers and Hinmambag, with prices from 2 to 4 dollars. The offer cites encyclopedic content across astronomy and geography, illustrated binding, and publication by G B Zicher & Co. Also reports on hydrophobia deaths in Painesville and Wadsworth, noting a rabid dog scare and town safety concerns.
An 1847 Washington Union extract argues the Rio Grande is the true boundary of Texas, citing Jefferson and Monroe era positions and Texas control of lands and governance. Editorial correspondence from November 12, 1847 also critiques education reforms and advocates central town schools led by a male supervisor and female teachers for efficiency and civic cohesion.
In a heated exchange, critics accuse a newspaper of spreading deliberate fabrications about British recognition of the Rio Grande boundary and the U S annexation timeline. They urge readers to question the Plain Dealer editor’s stance against Polk and Ritchie amid accusations of falsehoods and political manipulation.
The text argues that noble progress comes from the educated poor, not idle aristocracy. It contrasts virtuous, reform-minded youth with wealth barriers, praising universal district schooling and equal opportunities. It envisions breaking down class and gender barriers for national improvement.
The Grand River Eagle notes a bold attempt to poison James Miller, Tisq., by Bradley Granger in his Grand Rapids office. Miller declined the lump of sugar, later tested by Drs. Shepard Matt and Bowman showing six to nine grains of arsenic. Granger was arrested. examination of witnesses concluded.
In a Western Correspondence piece, W. B. writes of birthplace recollections and the lure of western life. He extols Wisconsin and Illinois prairies, growth of western towns, and the bounty of land and water, contrasting them with eastern meadows and forests. He notes Chicago's rapid growth and the shift from military stations to thriving settlement, praising industry and enterprise across western villages. The letter ends with a nostalgic adieu and a critique of a boasting stance about subduing Mexico.
A fragment cites an April requirement in Alabama for infantry and mounted units and suggests Northern men face subjugation for slave territory expansion. It contrasts England and U S voter tallies and reports the Washington Union on subjugation and conquest funded by Mexican revenues, urging continued military support.
The Cleveland Herald reports weeks of scandalous rumors linking a high official to gross acts. A judge named Reed faced public attention, but an examination allegedly found only one of many indecent acts, leading to discharge. editorials denounce the conduct while urging public judgment.
The Boston Atlas reports Briggs leads in 277 towns with 49 039 votes and a cash total of 6 707 for other candidates reaching 11 565. Briggs holds a growing majority while Cushing trails with more than 25 009. Whigs forecast a House majority near 100 and a Whig Senate.
The Legislature of Georgia met at Milledgeville with A J Miller elected President of the Senate W I Crawford chosen Secretary C J Jenkins elected Speaker and A Owens Clerk All officers are Whigs On Tuesday Gov Crawford sent his valedictory noting a business like document urging extension of the Western and Atlantic Railroad and recommending liberal charters to foster manufacturing firms
The Detroit Free Press declares Michigan a Banner Shoe in a Locofoco era with sweeping majorities across state offices. It notes strong Locofoco support in the Senate and the House, and across counties following the recent election results.
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