Galena and Dubuque Prairie Mining Frontier
The narrative describes Galena and Dubuque as mineral towns in Illinois and Iowa with lead mines, bleak winter climate, and fledgling growth. It notes Galena settled in 1826 with about 2,500 residents and a theater under construction, while Dubuque, similar latitude to Boston, faces severe cold and expanding mining activity with lead production likely nine to ten million pounds yearly in the region. Leads, markets, and river transport details in early 19th century frontier commerce are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon's Ferry
Elaine
United States
Galena
Fever River
Dubuque
Iowa
Boston
U. States
Wisconsin
Cts
Atlantic Seaboard
The Slave Trade Controversy in American Policy
A critical editorial argues America’s anti slave trade stance is hypocritical and weak. It cites captains, British patrols, and ships flying American papers, calling for stronger action and condemning domestic complicity in slavery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
United States
McDonald
North
Baltimore
Baltimore Republican
Sierra Leone
McP
England
Taultiuides
Bank Seizures and Forgeries Linked to Sir Allen McNabb
Reports from Toronto state that the Bank of Upper Canada and the Gore Bank seized all of Sir Allen McNabb estate on civil process amid alleged forgeries found there. A clerk defaulter reportedly involved in Canada. The Guardian notes trials and property values in New York and commentary on cotton consumption and Oneida Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Gemlenen
Toronto
Bank of Upper Canada
Gore Bank
Allen McNabb
McNabb
Col. Wells
Pope's Willow Planting Sparks England's Weeping Willow Lineage
The first weeping willow in England was planted by the poet Pope after receiving figs from Turkey. From this tree, all willows in England and America descend. A convict vessel soon sails for Quebec to transfer patriot prisoners from Fort Henry to New South Wales. One dollar notes from the Salem bank are circulating altered to fives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
England
Alex
Turkey
America
Quebec
Fort Henry
New South Wales
Salem, N. J
Freemans AHQ Messenger July 11 1339 notes subscriber drive
The issue reports on raising funds for better print capacity, soliciting debtors for Job Printing, and expanding circulation with a planned tour to southern and eastern towns. It also covers a July 2 Sunday School celebration in Buffalo with 2500 participants, and a New York Rail Road meeting endorsing state-led construction of the New York and Erie line. Additionally it cites a Grahamite diet experiment at Wesleyan University with eight students adopting a strict vegetable regime for health and study gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Ady Ead Journel
St. Louis
Boston
National Intelligencer
St. Louie
St Louis
Winess
Indiana
Ohi
Maumee Bay
Ohio Railroad
Lake Erie
United States
Ohie
Erie
New Yorkes
N. Y. and
England
New York
West
Erie Railroad
Merchants Exchange
New York and Erie
New York and
Eria
City of
Grahamisa
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Graham Journal
E. Miller
Graham
The Cattaraugus Republican and village progress note
Controversy erupts over ousting of Surveyor Craig for Ely Moore and calls for reform as the paper defends liberty. Village improvements praised for paving and shade trees while a drowning accident near Hill's Tavern is reported. also notice of a Saratoga Springs railroad convention to connect Ogdensburgh and New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
Jas
Port of
New-York
Ely Moore
Democratic Party
Jwe
Swart
Tnery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sait
Pennsylvania
Falls of St. Anthony
Upper Mississippi
Falls
Wissahiccoa
Schulkill
Delaware
Lr. Theller
Dr. Theller
Detroit
Corporation of New York
Comptroller
Battery
Park
Christendom
Ireland
Europe
J. W. Taggart
Homer Village
N.Y
Hatfield
Alexandria
John Grecn
Iran
Hollidaysburg
N. Carolina
Com
Ballard
Pacific
Georgia
Linneus
Ee Freemam Ahq-Messenger
Ova Parsons
Usl Ln
Buffaato
First Presbyterian Church
Danny
Washington Street Baptist Church
Jack Berry
Seneca Tribe of Indians
Buffalo Reservation
Scott and Worter
Ibram Reynolds
Cattaraugus
Cullins
Saratoga Springs
Ogdensburgh
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