Revolutionary War General Zachary Taylor Warning Tale
A long notice recounts the life of General Zachary Taylor born 1784 in Virginia, his rise through the army from lieutenant to brevet brigadier general, his campaigns against Native Americans and in the Mexican War, and his presidency in 1849. It notes his family, character, and public reception, and touches on later court considerations about a legal case involving Webster, ending with a governor’s reflection on justice and execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zaumary Tayhor
Orange Co
Virginia
Seventh Infantry
Margaret Smit
Maryland
Gen. Harrison
North-west
Fort Harrison
Green Bay
Lake Michigan
Hle
Florida
Department of the Army
Southwest
Fort Gibson
Arkansas
Corpus Christi
Polk
Rio Grande
Palo Alto
Resaca de la Palma
Matamoras
Monterey
Buena Vista
Taylor
United States
Ahu
Philadelphia
Gen
Cass
Tle
Gen. Taylor
Hlm
Wood
Army
Senator Davis
Miss
Bliss
Republic
Fate of Prof Webster Sealed by Pardons Committee
The Committee on Pardons rejects commutation for Allan Webster and schedules his execution for August 30. The report condemns Cras Siusa for petitioners and notes public excitement over this high profile murder case, asserting justice has triumphed despite reform criticisms.
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Webster
Committee On Pardons
Cras. Siusa
Allan
Mr 8
Gian
Mr S
Twins in North Carolina Send Note on Family Additions
A letter dated June 1 from the Syamuss twins in North Carolina reports both in good health and spirits. It states Chang has five children and Eng four, claiming they are still living. The Tri bune notes the source as yesterday’s sighting, marking a cheerful update from the brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syamuss
the Tribune
North Carolina
Chang
Eng
Land of the
Exhibition at the Institution for the Blind in Jacksonyilly
The Morgan Journal reports the public exercises at the Institution for the Blind occurred Tuesday the 9th with vocal and instrumental music, Psalms read by touch, and lessons in geography, arithmetic, geometry, algebra, grammar, and music. The Deaf and Dumb exhibit followed July 3–4, with over eighty mute students. performances included several anthems and a full chorus. Also noted is a report of about 600 Indians in Western Texas under Wild Cat ostensibly gathering to oppose the Comanches, with troop concentration orders and some murders recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonyilly
Institution For the Blind
Morgan Journal
Txpian
Texas
Wild Cat
U. S
Astor heir fined for rear yard filth in New York
William B. Astor, heir of John Jacob Astor, received a $25 fine from the City of New York for failing to remove filth from the rear of a residence. The case highlights municipal cleanup enforcement in the late 19th century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. B. Astor
John Jacob Astor
City of
New York
Vermont University Alumni Oration Set for August
J Raymond editor of the New York Courier and Enquirer will deliver the annual Alumni Oration at Vermont University on Tuesday the sixth of next August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont University
T. J. Raymond
New York Courier and
Mnquirer
The Lifelong Role of a Wife in a Man's Happiness
A dated reflection asserts that a man's misery fades at home with a loving wife. It portrays marriage as essential for emotional balance, claiming a man without a wife harms himself, his community, and even nature, thus condemning celibacy as a rebellion against heaven and earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
Bin
Himsell
Fines as License to Crime Exposed by Journalist
The article argues that fines for crimes are a cheap price to commit wrongdoing, transforming punishment into a passive purchase. It criticizes municipal laws as aiding wealthy offenders, showing how fines fail to deter crime and instead serve as a superficial toll for licentious behavior. It urges coercive reform and moral suasion over monetary penalties.
Honest John Dement and land sale mishap in 1839 Galena
A Galena land sale in autumn 1839 sees misbidded townships in Winnebago county. Robert J. Cross accuses Honest John Dement and Major Mackleton of failing to recover $100 paid by Joab Babcock and Alfred Wyman for a lot, while Cross and Wyman pursue repayment amid claims of honesty and mismanagement.
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Galena
Winnebago County
Robert J. Cross
Cross
Joab
John Dement
Major Mackleton
Major Hackleton
Crose
Babcock
Alfred Wyman
Wyman
Thomas Drummond Reg
Jindge Drummond
Honest John
Mr. Cross
John
Skamibe
Land Office
Hackleton
Manes Jolm
Major Trnckleton
Broad Hart
Major Ackleton
Monest John
St. Louis
Major Iackleton
Wy1man
Mr. Babcock
Mr. Wyman
Change of Publication Day and Local Notices Amid Cholera Rumors
The item notes a shift of publication day from Tuesday to Friday to better serve patrons. It cites cholera rumors in the area with claims of cases due to poor care and emphasizes cleanliness and temperate habits to prevent spread. Market reports from Galena, Chicago, Buffalo, St. Louis, New York, and Mt. Carroll are promised, with pricing updates to aid farmers.
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Chang
Verack Oy
Maxxker
Galena
Chicago
Buffalo
St. Louis
New York
Mt. Carroll
E. Hempstead
Groveries, Produce, &c
Repeal Ustey Laws and Let Interest Be Freely Set
The author argues for repealing the Ustey Laws, contending money’s scarcity stems from usury restrictions. If money is marketable, limits on interest create shortages, and lenders and borrowers would better serve by自由 contracting rates. Competition would curb imposition as borrowers need loans.
The Congressional Whig Convention Delayed
A letter laments the Central Committee’s delay in calling a Whig Congressional Convention. It argues for organizing the party promptly to campaign effectively, warning against delay for any individual’s gain and noting other districts have held August conventions. The correspondent urges an early meeting to settle men and measures.
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Central Committee
Cholera Symptoms and Advice From a 19th Century Source
The article outlines initial cholera signs such as diarrhea lassitude loss of appetite and pale stools and notes accompanying symptoms like giddiness sunken eyes and a ghastly countenance. It cites Mr Baird on malaria and atmospheric influence and urges immediate medical consultation at the first diarrhea to prevent progression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baird
Advertisements and Wheat Market Noted in Local Paper
The paper invites readers to visit Carroll House host George who makes guests feel at home and references Mr. Long's advertisement. Wheat in the county is reported as a good crop with few complaints, while a hypothetical heavy rain would alter sacks filling. The New York Tribune notes land warrants market unsettled with large buyers at 100 dollars but no sellers below 120. few transactions occur.
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Carroll
George
Mr. Long
Providence
New ‘York ‘Tribune
Foreign News Highlights From Lisbon To London
Reports detail the steamer America’s arrival near Lisbon and detention by fog, amid political turbulence in Britain with ministers defeated in the Lords. Coverage covers Peel’s death, party dynamics, Ireland’s protests over O’Brien’s treatment, French leadership concerns, and U S Portugal tensions over naval claims and arbitration attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Sir Robert Peel
Louis
Schleswig
Liverpool
Cuea
Robert Pret
Engl
de Hons Brown
Peel
Inet
France
Whitehall
Constitution
Sir Robert
Robert
London
Lord John Ross
Sir Robed
Dayo Abbey
Ssuta O'mex
Smith O'brien
Brice Eland
Dublin
Limerick
O'brien
Butt
Queen's Counsel
Louis Philippe
Mary
Pra
Legion of Honor
Portuge
Ampere
Washington
Clayton
Henry Bulwen
General Ami
Mayzl
Clay
Fay
Germany
Sepeyaw
Sehleswig
Bolwers
Denmark
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John. Webster
John W. Webster
Covenant
Roxbury
Bricas
Journal
Freeport
Illnois
Honest John Dement
Det. Presbyterian Church
Cuas A. Crank
Yellow Croek
Gor
Bough
New ‘York
Wilcox
New Hampshire
Heach
Oxford
Lily
Ustey
Bogtana
House of Lords
Stanley Doe
Orement
Lass
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