Conviction and Death Sentence in Clough Case
Mount Holly June 5. The jury verdict is in against Clough for the murder of Mary W Hamilton. The judge declares the sentence of death to be carried out July 26 between 11 pm and 3 pm. The defense tente d insanity failed as witnesses exposed his brutal crime and lack of remorse.
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Mount Holly
Clough
Wallace
New York
Southard
New York Spectator
Gurdey
Tugay
Gazette
Rer
Me Holmes
Euston
New Jersey
Jory
Craven
Mary W. Hamilton
President's Visit Marred by Bridge Collapse in City
A large crowd gathered as the President arrived yesterday afternoon. The bridge linking Castle Garden with the Battery collapsed during the procession, sending many into the water but causing no serious injuries beyond a broken arm and a bruised shoulder among some. Several notable figures, including Gov. Cass and Major Donelson, were on or near the structure but escaped harm. The accident halted the procession and prompted reports of remarkable escapes. witnesses describe how bystanders saved money and found themselves amid the chaotic fall.
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New York Spectator
United States
Caste Garden
Daily Advertiser
Mildon
Gen. Jackson
Mown
Gov. Cass
Major Donelson
Colonel Marl
Ogden Hoffman
Esquire
Alderman Monroe
Messrs. Bloodgood
Benjamin Swan
Jackson
Tie
Staten Island
Revenue Cutter
Alert
Howard
Hospital Amputation After Boat Rescue Prompted Charity
On the steam boat a man was injured and taken to the hospital where amputation was required. Health Officer Dr Westervell and Dr Van Zandt aided aboard the Cutter. Washington Irving James Buchanan Feq The British Consul Myndert Van Schaick helped raise about four hundred dollars in minutes, a generous collection led by three gentlemen.
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Westervell
Murder Detertol A Singular Detection in Natchez
A remarkable arrest follows a grisly murder near Natchez. Thomas Moore is charged after two timber traders, King and Brock, invited him into partnership then ousted him. Moore later killed Brock and King with an axe, fled, but was captured after Brock survived and identified him. Authorities notified the governor as the case unfolded.
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Thomas Moore
Mer King
Natches
King
Brock
Mississippi
Natchez
Moore
Drock
Peter
Cincinnati
Black Hawk Arrives as Balloon Flight At Castle Garden
Public interest fell short of expectations as Black Hawk and his party visited Castle Garden to witness Durant’s flight. The arrival of the steamship carrying him paused the scene while Black Hawk spoke softly, praising the Great Spirit as observers noted the parade of astonishment from the local crowd and Native party.
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Black Hawk
Black Frank
Castle Garden
Durant
Warrior
Soldiers escorted to Exchange Motel after long journey
The text notes that the travelers were conveyed to lodgings and finally escorted to the Exchange Motel on Broad Street where they are to remain about a week. They will then return via Detroit to their forest home. Initially an eastern route to Boston was proposed, but the Secretary of War approved a shorter return due to their fatigue.
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Exchange Motel
Broad Street
Detroit
Boston
Vic
Free State Flag Displayed With Molecular Snake Emblem
The Kentucky Gazette reports the Free State of Johny Calhoun & Co adopted a new flag bearing a rattlesnake emblem. It criticizes the design as odious, equating it with malignity and war. The Newark Bugle cites biblical curses linked to the flag image.
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Kentucky Gazette
Free State
Johny Calhoun & Co
Mewark Bugle
President ignores prescription list reform plan
The article asserts the President has refused to heed the prescription list, claiming dismissal of the reform scheme. It notes editorial sentiment from Philadelphia and suggests Reformers have overstepped, with the National Intel quoted on the matter.
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United States
Philadelphia
Lven
Young man Israel Benefield Held in Bank Robbery Attempt
Israel Benefield, a young man from near Cincinnati, was found Monday night in a Franklin Bank of Columbus apartment. He was seized, examined by Justices Martin and Wood, and ordered to post $1500 bail for the next Court of Common Pleas term or face jail. This appears to be Columbus Bank’s first robbery attempt.
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Israel Benefield
Cincinnati
Br Henry P. Spy
Franklin Bank of Columbus
Martin and Wood
Court of Common Pleas
Columbus
Ohio State Journal
Norwalk
Dane
Shadrach Nasted
Lyme Township
Earl
Idan
Irdic
Dew
Cholera Outbreak Spreads in Kentucky and Tennessee
Reports from Ohio and Mississippi river towns show rapid spread and high mortality as cholera appears in interior Kentucky and Tennessee. The latest notices from Wheeling indicate favorable conditions, but the death of Dr. Thomas Flanner of Zanesville on the 7th near Wheeling is recorded, noting his trip to learn local treatment methods.
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Kentucky
Tennessee
Ohio
Mississippi
Wheeling
Thomas Flanner
Zaneaville
O. &. Sour
Large New York Book Concern Operates Thirty Presses
The Methodist Book Concern in New York runs about thirty presses, including a power press equal to four ordinary presses. It maintains a printing, fee, and bindery operation and employs between two and three hundred people on average.
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Methodist Book Concern
N. York
Uniform Militia Bill Eyed by Congress Says Alia
The Boston Alia reports a Massachusetts delegation member drew up a bill for a uniform Militia system to be submitted to Congress per the War Secretary’s wishes. On Saturday about 6 am the 135th met and the President left New York for New Haven amid a crowd and salutes at the wharf and Navy Yard.
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Boston
The
United States
Massachusetts
Congress
New York
New Heaven
Navy Yard
New England
Norwalk June 25 Reception of the President in New York
The president and suite were received with great pomp in New York City amid shouts and artillery. He landed, rode through Broadway, saluted crowds, and was guided to the Governor's room after arrival. Preparations are under way for his next receptions in New Haven and Boston.
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City of
New York
Castle Girdan
Broadway
Siddewalke
Windey
Kaleunive
New Haven
Boston
Ptios
Wilan Canal ground broken planned in Milan village event
MILAN CANAL We are informed that on the 4th of July next the ground will be broken for the Wilan Canal and that ample means and measures are obtained by the entering citizens of that village to prosecute the work with vigor this season Mexey Tice Msq has been appointed Post Master at Monroeville in this county in the place of RT Van Reng selaer May resignes We are authorized to state that BEN JAMIN CARMON will be a candidate for County Surveyor at the next October election.
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Calvary
Fedaty
Wilan
Mexey Tice, Msq
Monroeville
RT van Reng
Selaer
May
Benjamin Carmon
New Hampshire Legislature In Session Report
Condensed notes on legislative session in New Hampshire with names like Jared W Willaup as Senate president and Chales Atherton Spenser in the House. A Worthy whale of Warren county with a 1400 pound hogsized claim. a Ct murder case, Oliver Wolcott’s death, births, a Virginia birth with a white child, and Ohio history notes. Industrial and trade items include hog iron, Detroit iron works, and a shot tower near Galena lead mines. Also mentions Edward Livingston’s arrival, Andson Wharting Company subscriptions, and Great Lakes shipping.
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New Hampshire
Jared W. Willaup
Senate
Chales
Atherton Spenser
Cleveland Werald
Warren
United States
David Shermen
Econville
Oliver Wolcott
City of
New York
Peter D. Miller
Berks County
Virginia
John H. James
Urbana
Ohio
St. Josephs
Court of St. Cloud
Washington
Dela “Ware
Buffalo Journal
D. Whitney
Wisconsin River
Galena
Albany
Andson Whar Ting Company
EnePa
Weatfield
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A. van Buren
Vlecto
Milan
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