New Orleans described in vivid 1830s sketch and storm drive
The piece details New Orleans on the Mississippi with levees and bustling markets, notes on exports of cotton and sugar, the city’s mixed population, and a searing account of a tornado and ensuing fires in Cumberland and nearby towns. It includes literary excerpts and a call for Baltimore aid.
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rom Steuart
North America
NEW-ORLEANS
d&c
New Orleans
Mississippi
old city
vis
New
Anse
Orleans
New Oleans
Florida
t otheer
Louisiana
Hons
Tepe
Flint
Ohio
Mississippi valley
Gulf of Mexico
America
New York
Union
Lake Bergen
Desolating Storm Strikes County in Evening Passage
A hurricane swept across the county Thursday between five and six PM, moving from the southwest to the northeast and causing damage and disruption throughout the area.
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Springfield
Mariners’ Chronicle
Fire Devastates Cumberland Town in Sudden Blaze
Baltimore Patriot reports Cumberland was nearly wiped out by a rapid fire on April 15 1833. Two thirds of the town and most property burned as residents, unable to halt the flames, carried goods into the streets. Only a store and tavern remained. wind driven smoke and destruction overwhelmed the scene.
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Zanesville
P.S
Dayton
Treaven
Port Litt
Wills’ Creek
Ptave
Baltimore Patriot
CUMBERLAND
Affray at Economy and Phillipsburg in Beaver County
A serious affray occurred between Germans at Economy and Phillipsburg Beaver County. The attackers were former Economy society members who followed Bernard Muller known as Count de Leon to Phillipsburg. The conflict stems from property division after the secession and purchases by de Leon’s followers.
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Economy
Pittsburg
Phillipsburg
Beaver county
Economy society
Bernard Muller
Count de Leon
Messrs
Phillips
Chatham
Shocking accident recounted in Daniels household tract
A child is savaged by a large dog belonging to Mr Daniels in a Sunday incident. The dog dragged the girl, then re entered the house amid renewed attacks. She survived the night but recovery uncertain. Separate report notes a 17 year old man killed and a man wounded by a collapsed frame near Berlin in Blark County.
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Brownsville
Jacob Hower
Berlin
Plain, township
Blark county
Frantz
Adam Smith
Canton Repository
Indian Treaties Published In Globe Listings
The Globe reports the Porter Michigan treaty with the Menominee and a Senate ratified resolution. It also notes the Chickasaw treaty removal west of the Mississippi and observes that Cherokees remain the only Indians within U S states.
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Globe
Porter
Michigan
Senate
New York
Mississippi
States
Heirs of Girard Win Right to Post Will Property
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled that heirs at law of the late Stephen Girard are entitled to real estate acquired after the last codicil of his will. The city of Philadelphia, as residuary legatee, had defended the claim but the court held the post codicil property does not pass with earlier real estate and belongs to the heirs.
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Philadelphia
U. S, Cazatte
Stephen Girard
supreme court
Cutting of steel by soft iron from Dagget letter
Rev Herman Dagget reports a practical fact about steel cutting by soft iron, shared as an extract to the editor. He believes the observation could benefit mechanics and perhaps contribute to philosophical considerations in the field.
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Silliman
Herman Dagget
Buzzing iron cutter and early furnace trial at Mill
A cabinet maker describes using a buzz device to cut iron saw plates without wear or heat, claiming the rotary iron cutter creates sparks and a heated band during operation. Also reported fire destroying John Freeman’s house north of town while residents were at meeting, and a New York Farmer tip on cleaning black crape veils with vinegar and coffee to restore gloss.
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Barnes
John Freeman
eveening
Massillon Gaz
New York Farmer
Indies
Treatment of the Horn Distemper
The horn Distemper is a cattle ailment with a simple speedy cure. Cold eyes and apparent pain mark the horn, with a curled end and spongy tail. Clip the spongy horn up to three inches and rub the head with turpentine between the horns and forehead. Boring the horn or injections of salt or vinegar are useless.
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M. ¥. Farmer
Monument Corner Stone laid for Washington Mother Memorial
The cornerstone ceremony for a monument to the Mother of Washington will occur on Tuesday May 7. The President of the United States will attend the chief ceremony arriving May 6 with department heads. The event details will be announced in the Fredericksburg newspaper.
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Washington
United States
dicksburg
Freder
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