Van Buren foes and Whigs in oil and water rails debate
The piece condemns Van Buren influence in support of the Southern Railroad, noting that despite Van Buren lawmakers from affected counties backing the project, votes fell short in both Assembly and Senate. It contrasts Whig unity in passage with Van Buren resistance and warns of political danger to internal improvements. It also cites the Erie canal debt origins and critiques the Sub Treasury plan, urging a prudent choice of experienced legislators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cattaraugus
van Buren
Trom
House
van Buren Senate
Friends of Internal Improvement
Argus
Sattelites
Erie Canal
Genesee Valley
Black River
Assembly
Senate
The
Jackson
Marcy
Alexander Hamilton
Henry Day
Geo. W. Gittert
Hearts Scors
Wie
Oe Seciry
Edwin Taylor
eDays
Local notices and obituaries mixed in noisy OCR
Fragmentary notices mention Brietol s Balsam of Hoar and Extract of Sarsaparilia as medicines and court matters involving Alexander M Bruce and Nancy Harrington of Collin. A printer Dixon At the residence of the Father in Yorkshire, Benjamin Carlve Packard Prater, formerly of Louisville, died aged 28. Benjamin Southworth aged 30 noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lo Collina
Z Howe
Alexander Vm. Bruce
Nancy Harrington
Collin
Dixon
Yorkshire
Benjamin Carlve Packard
Prater
Louisville
Hannover
Benah Southworth
Indian Wa-ahoo extract promises lung cures in 19th century ad
A persuasive ad touts the Wa-ahoo Indian medicine extract by Ebenezer Horton as a cure for consumption and lung diseases. It cites testimonials from local residents and a physician, claims safety and rapid relief from coughs, colds, and bowel issues, and notes sales by Bruce & Stearns in Lodi with a June 11 1859 date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtiss Hawley
Amos Dann
Merrill Colby
Asa Nowlen
George Babcock
Stephen Osgood
Merritt W. Riggs
Ebenezer Horton
C. Timothy Field
O. Brown
Rison
W. H. Fuller
J. van Zandt
J. E. Hixon
John Barnard
R. Winnans
H. Stuart
George Loemer
Iron
Joshua Kors
Benj. Rasco
Lima
Thoms Wait
Buffala
Wm. Mar
Berrata
Tam
Samuel Salisbury, Jr
E. Horton
Avon, Livingston Co
N. Y
Thomas G. Wait
Salem
Washington
Bruce & Stearns
Lodi
Oct
Library catalog note sparks district reading push in New York
Circulars from Hon John C Spencer and Governor Marcy praise the district library plan. Fifty volume set priced at twenty dollars with case offered to districts lacking funds. Second and third series planned. sale by October 1839. Local notices announce merchants and a sheriff’s sale in Cattaraugus County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ARPER
John C. Spencer
Metors, Larpers
New York
John A. Dix
Marcy
Lodi
State OF
Orrick
Albany
Cattaraugus
George ‘Huntington
Joun
N.B. Yonatre
Bristol medicine praised by multiple editors and doctors
A controversial set of testimonials from editors and physicians extolling Bristol’s Compound Extract of Sarsaparilla as a sovereign remedy. The piece cites New York Gazette endorsements, notes the Buffalo manufacture, and reports personal and professional support for its efficacy in removing chronic rheumatism and skin ailments, while warning against quackery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh Gazette
Bank of Pittsburgh
Gazette
Pittsburgh
Erie
United States Bank
New York
Buff
Bristol
Gazette and Herald of Health
New York Gazette
Mr. Bristol
Fronitihe
Rochester Daily Advertiser
Bailey
C. Bristol
UD. Lee
M.D
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Locofocos
Asaxt H. Hern
Joenny T. Listay
Hinsdale
Uieir
Wilian Maxwell
Channing
Erie County
Seth C.hawley
Buffalo
Stephen Osborn
Clarence
Aaron Salisbate
Evans
Vermont
Alget
Stas
Genizons
M Cuno
Carlos Coohder
Heen
L. Randall
W. Vosburgh
G. Brown
Johnson
Alton
James G. Hopkins
St. Lawrence
Suh
Jamea Brackett
Cherry Valley
Rhode Island
Bank of Norwich, Conn
New Orleans
V. S. Star
Appleby
Sandusky
Liverpool
England
U. S
Europe
Don Carlos
Spain
Mehemet Ali
Britain
U.S
Scotland
Rowland Hill
Daniel Webster
United States
Rheims
France
Orpheus
Mr. O'Connell
Ireland
Derrynane Abbey
Pacha
Egypt
Dardenelles
Ibraham Pacha
Marisch
Aleppo
Salamin Pacha
Aintab
East
Hopfaira
Abraham Pacha
Constantinople
Cspital
Bosphorus
OTICE
Messm
T. Roberts
Springer & Wilcox
Qet
Inslow
E.W. Henry
Bruce &Stearns
A.L. Chafpe & CO
Chath
Jamestowiest
Uffee, Cattaraugus Co
Gesgrat Exuretios
George Huntington
Secretary of State
Ichard Wright
Pheonix
Cattaraugus Creek
James Lock
William Henry
N. B
Lodhe
Roda
N. Chapman
Collins
Liem
Erie Gazette
Dunato
Hoarhoumd
Daily
Hristed
Balaam
Talan
Merte
C. M. Cadwallader
CL Bresten
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