Tragic pistol duel at Tuscaloosa Court House
An 1830s Tuscaloosa Monitor account describes a fatal courtroom shooting during a dispute between Hall and Kirby, with Kirby killed by a pistol shot that also wounded Whitland and bystander Walker. The confrontation escalated as Kirby’s son fired, leading to multiple injuries and a harrowing scene in the crowded court.
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Hall
Kirby
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Defendir
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Murby
Perans Son
Walker
Lisa
Korby
Newton L. Whitfield
Ruby
Iroin
Dadee Walker
Dian
Udall
Sam
Lidl
Shisa
Temple of Justice
Asu
Pembina Correspondence on Settlement Crops and Prices
A Pembina correspondent notes barley at 75 cents a bushel locally, costs around $150, and wheat at 75 cents as paid by the Hudson's Bay Company. Butter, cheese, meat, flour vary by type. Settlers have six-chain river frontage, two miles back, houses of logs, some two-story stone homes. Harvesting is underway amid wet, then warm weather, with yields of wheat 20 to 26 bushels per acre and barley 3 0 to 4 0 bushels. Spring wheat sown May 20–25. barley June 1–5. corn limited, climate influenced by lake effect.
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Minnesota
Hudson's Bay Company
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Suver Lake Witteness
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Bhabeara
Election in Old Stephenson Names and Bank Law Debate
Voters in Old Stephenson are urged to elect Whig candidates Samuel D. Naight for Treasurer and a pledged slate for School Commissioner Surveyor and Coroner. The piece also argues for the New York style bank law, urging passage. Reports from Rockford Belvidere describe growth, dam construction, rail progress, and town prosperity. Mentions Governor Goody and magazine notices.
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Old Stephenson
Samuel D. Anigne
Knight
Ollice
Newy Advertisements and clothing stock in town
Newy Advertisonemnts, S.D. Crate is in town overseeing an immense stock of fine and cheap clothing shown at an old stand. HL Hype offers books from top authors at low rates. Ynomas Meas replenishes groceries. Jacob Lite & Co. of New York reportedly failed. Me Little attended.
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Jacob Lite & Go. Wali Sa N.Y
Flit Street
Freeport
Ghcatt
Western Emporwg
Atelli
Stephenson County
Buena Vista
Oat
Iluvive Purdit
Modern democracy and national policy debate in 1840s county notes
A long series of resolutions mocks modern democracy praising U S Bank and tariff protection, condemns Jackson era policies, and critiques Taylor and Millard Fillmore era governance. The report includes a Cheyenne Sioux Arapaho delegation to Washington, treaty signing details, and a Berlin daguerreotype fringe note with color photography on glass.
Strong support for general banking law in Southern counties
In recent days, respected Southern gentlemen report a strong, ballot based vote in favor of the general banking law. Yeomanry see it as beneficial to their interests, while partisan talk dissipates against the measure.
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United States
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