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!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elyria Courier
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1852
Page
2
Readable segments from an 1816 report recount a dramatic court scene with a witness insisting on a suspect’s guilt, plus scattered remarks on royal visits, Arctic fisheries, and Utah frontier notes. The piece weaves legal tension with global events and frontier life, reflecting mid 19th century reporting style.
A fragmentary text discusses the political agitation over slavery, noting Democratic and Republican stances, renewal efforts, and potential responses. It references elections, policy aims, and the risk of sectional discord tied to the annexation debate.
A garbled OCR list shows numerous names and initials such as Charles Anderson, James Saltin, John Sueramul, Thomas Varah, Smith Orr, Norton, Duciel Bogner, Alexander Lewis, Robert Mond, Milton Williams, William Lawrence, William Perkins, and C Glarks. The text lacks clear events or context.
This noted statesman, troubled by a violent bowel inflammation for days, died at his Marshfield home at 2 o'clock Sunday morning. He had prepared key business related to his duties days before his death and retained full mental powers to the end as great men who followed Jefferson Madison and Adams pass on.
The Treasurer’s office in the Court House was broken open and about $1250 stolen. Mr Hinman offers a reward of 150 for the thief. Another break in at Hart of Grafton Station on Sunday night saw goods valued at 1500 stolen. Look out for burglars.
A fragment from a 19th century political piece urges voters in Ohio to support Gen Scott against a Free Soil alliance. It condemns slavery expansion, calls for defeating Democratic aims, and warns that abolitionists and slaveholders jointly shape the outcome. The text cites Gen Pierce and Gen Scott and emphasizes the risk of Cuba annexation and “new chains” for the enslaved.
The piece urges Whigs to maximize voter turnout on Tuesday, claiming Democratic majorities in the state will not exceed 6 000 and urging one extra Whig vote per district could add 15 000 votes for General Scott. It argues many Democrats may cross party lines to vote for Winfield Scott.
An old party polemic attacks Locofoco supporters with charges of voting for the Pierce and King faction. The Pennsylvania election is cited as disproving the claim, urging readers to vote regular Whig electors and noting polls stay open until 6. A number of tickets and ads are referenced as part of the campaign materials.
A late Friday evening in Elyria featured a public firemen’s supper honoring E. C. K. Garvey. Guests praised Garvey’s generosity and the Willow Inn hospitality run by Eldred, while speakers lauded local fire companies and toasts celebrated communal support and civic spirit.
The European news commentary records the death on the 14th of the ith of the Duke of Wert a prominent figure linked to Neually the condition of the broad and beil- Vhant reputivit i id long. It details his early education at Eton his entry into the Military College and cavalry service in Fratieg. It notes his promotion to a command in 1791 and subsequent assignments, highlighting a career spanning the British army and notable ranks up to 1795.
The narrative spans Wellington's career from political rise as Irish Secretary following a decisive Peninsular service. It covers his 1808 Copenhagen campaign, Talavera victory, creation as Baron Wellington, later Marquis of Wellington, and his 1815 Waterloo triumph. It notes his postwar roles, cabinet leadership, and Catholic Emancipation stance, ending with his enduring Conservative influence.
A fragment from a vintage issue blends poetry, jokes, and social commentary. It includes Fanny Fers on female power, a tale-like reminiscence, a humorous anecdote from St Louis, a report of coal mine deaths, and reflective lines urging steadiness and duty amid family life. The piece intertwines lyric excerpts with satirical banter and moral reflections.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.