Relic of a Mound Unearthed in Ohio Valley
The Wheeling Intelligencer reports a brass cross relic found in Wetee county Ohio about thirty eight miles below the city on the Samu el Mukdowney farm. The finder Hubert Mukdowney showed the object to specialists and a human skeleton was found nearby. The cross is described as ancient and highly intriguing with possible gold intermix and ties to early mound inhabitants, possibly Aztec influence.
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Wetee County
Via
Samuel Mukdowney
Hubert
Tran
Apper
Ohi
Central America
Olda
Mississippi
Flooding Swamps Dayton as Rivers Rose to Historic Levels
The Dayton flood reports heavy rains raising streams toward the 1847 overflow. The Miami rose rapidly before midnight triggering bells and evacuations. McPherson north of the river flooded with lines and streets under water, Covington turnpike and Third Street blocked, riverside levees held as the river in Troy peaked around 4 PM and then receded slightly.
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Dayton
Miami
McPherson
Covington
Main Street
Troy
The Great Back Bone Road and Olean Route Debate
The article discusses the back bone road from Columbus toward the Olean connection, noting strong interest from capitalists and real estate holders in the route’s completion. It reports a meeting at New Lisbon on the 17th and urges neutrality while appealing for the best route to be chosen for regional development.
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Columbus
New York Road
Theahade
Columbiania
New Lisbon
Journal
O. S Journal
Hebrew MSS Reveal Five New Hebrew Works From Bodleian Library
The Hebrew Mss section notes discovery of five Hebrew language manuscripts likely to enter the market. Titles include The Mantle of Elijah a commentary on the Pen Antouch by Rabbi Jacob Elijah cirra Charles The Gleanings of Paradise a collection of Cabalistic preses and explanations of Hebrew passages moral aphorisms and a treatise on Hebrew grammar also Bodleian Library material by the late Rabbi Nattalito of Tannen burg. Three volumes Great Understanding a commentary on obscure passages of the Al Rabba with word explanations not in rabbinical lexicon A Book of Nomrs by Re Salonvett Ben Aaron in 1675 analyzing the Babala with Catal istic alphabet illustration.
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Elija
Jacob Elijah
Cirra Charles
le Fra
Bodleian Library
Nattalito
Tanneburg
Whithh
Re. Salonvett Ben Aaron
A War Anecdote From the Dorr War Rhode Island
In the Dorr War era a bill to organize the army sparks a tale of a western Rhode Island representative lamenting modern arms. He recalls Revolutionary drums and fife, mocking drums and organs in battle. The piece notes Aunt Hiodys army remains unorganized.
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Dorr
Rhode Island
Hiody
Koitkerbocker
Tongue Trial and Night Door Dilemma From 1882
A fragment recounts a tongue related court dispute and a late night incident at Saint Victor house. The tale recalls a judge’s decision on tongue rights and a neighbor bid for entry after hours, with a porter and master Pierre involved in a tense entry sequence and a coin trick.
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Saint Victor
Pierre
Monsieur Lannie
Louis
Pierce and Cubs in political squabble and rumors
A rambling 19th century political column critiques the Pierce administration and Democratic papers, questions foreign affairs handling, notes supposed medium phenomena and insanity rumors, and mentions appointments and political maneuvering in Congress and California land matters. The piece references Ohio State Journal, Hoxton Times, and various unnamed figures, with an overall tone of editorial confrontation.
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Nous Verrons
Ohio State Journal
Press and public works clash over bridge plans and politics
A long letter debate details plans for a Sandusky to Cleveland bridge and a potential lake crossing, arguing for or against obstruction of navigation. The piece criticizes the Junction Rail Road company and the Fremont trade route, urging direct action if the bridge threatens canal traffic. The report includes distant earthquake notes and election results, reflecting a tense public discourse.
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Register
Cleveland
Toledo
Sandusky City
Toledo Blade
Clevelanderst
Lpike
Mr. Thegister
Trav
Sandusky
Steiner
Atv
Fremont Ooyltand
Thore
Junction Rail Roll Company
Portage River Improvement Move Under Consideration
Ottawa county citizens discuss opening Portage river and minor tributaries to drain swamps and boost agriculture. Portage Milton Liberty townships drive the plan with rapid action hoped for. leaders vow to push completion soon. Meanwhile reports note rail progress and local incidents, including a December collision with injuries.
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Portage River
Ottawa County
Portage
Milton
Liberty
Paced news notes and political shifts in early 1850s
A garbled then scattered report recalls the electoral college at Valiga selecting Pierce and King, a Sacramento fire destroying marble blocks for the Washington Monument, and Capt Wright’s party clashing with Indians with 30- killed. It notes appointments, fund transfers, Trinity mountains snowfall, Trinity and Shasta county issues, and ship arrivals with varied political and commercial updates.
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Californias Ona
Sandaun Ter
Notain
Valiga
Vale of the
Stus
Pierce
King
J. Henry
Washington Monument
Sacramento
Wright
G. A. Smith
Dent
Wm. Bornafield
Shasta County
Trinity Mountains
Trinity County
Disastrous Show Opens In Sandusky City
Readable fragments describe a chaotic notice page in Sandusky with references to Bible Society items, local officials, census figures for St Louis and Newark, printer notices, and state legislative actions. Mentions of anniversary commemorations and education bills hint at a busy regional news digest.
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Columbus
van Hullo
Bronson
Russio Commercial Extra
North Carolina Political and Postal Dispatches Summary
North Carolina notes report shifts in political leanings with Saunders as Democratic candidate securing White vote support. The section also recounts a postal matter in Wilmington and a postmaster’s permission granted for mail steamer routes, plus a local inmate transfer to a northern post.
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North Carolina
Barrows
Som Wiknington
N.C
Romulus M. Sutenders
Lodge
The
Supreme Court
Saunders
Sane Mor
Cabinet Machine Names Barbour for Cabinet Seal
Susator Munter fled to Washington last evening but remains silent. He did not attend the Senate and plans to depart for Virginia as TC Head Gat.149 members of the injured ia Legislature formally recommended She Hun. John S. Barbour for a seal in the Cabinet.
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Wissixsri
Susator Munter
Washingtim
Senate
Virginia
John S. Barbour
Oxygenated Bitters Support for Acid Stomach and Bronchitis
A testimonial letter from August 1849 describes at length how Oxygenated Bitters helped a patient with chronic stomach acidity, vomiting, bronchitis, and general debility after years of illness and limited relief from alkalies. The writer credits relief and improved digestion to the medicine, noting a plan for prolonged use and endorsements from physicians. The piece also advertises Ayers Cherry Pectoral as a celebrated remedy for lung and throat ailments, emphasizing its efficacy and public approval.
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Linois
Tam Fomber
Minbis
Muthodist Episcopal Church
Medicians
G. Shirly
Mendias
Mathers
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Toman
Tve
Dust
Tongue
Jupad
Suad
Kerrey, Duce
James Iil
Hoxton Times
Pierce Tins
Thunter
Washington
Conscord
N. JL
Soule
Louisiana
Vere
Pinona
Kentucky
Califo
Gestavie A. Hever
Tennessee
Vilinvis
the Freeman
Premony
Oulu
Man Rice
Vince
Fillmore
Enpatte and Party Yiothc
Calferala
Tirzo
Acapulco
New York
Sam
Azpinwall
California
Cortes
San Fracisco
Panama
San Juan
Inter
Georgia
Falcon
New Orleans
Aspin
Webster
Anupiiles
Esestaer
Visiile
Tuilianopolis
Lafayette
Villecoth
Baker
BSA
Ohio
Max Ane
AP. Edgerton
Definoe
Ike
Ohin! Life Insurance and Trust Company
Edgerton
Congress
Prust
Osereit
Mr. Weyereinty
Siscqualyer
Euier
Netwenig
Norfolk
Seamer
Havana
Stnster Musers
Dames
Iowa
Twinetan
Tatecior
Uig Engineers
Ore
Wells
Committee
Harland
Smith
Shields
Richardson
Venatde
Rio Grande
Gardenas
Mutinoras
Beet
Seige
Canalis
Ender
Binghamton
Craig
Erie
Chenango River
Wes
Srtectiosts
Salmeny Maccasiar Rewiee
Mythaera Ul
Saaiishy Cs
Bide Society
McLellan
Bible Society
Wiles Han
Dobert Seure
Besare
Romines
Tutters Gill
Alward
Rig Tgsiat
New Foote
Sean
Grant Dorie
Thelling
Earope
Rite
Ania
Prague
Uukted
Rale
Solil
Eatabie
Bologamy &c
Damien
Surenk
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