Lucy Carrol and the Destructive Dove of Intemperance
Mrs. Carrol warns Lucy against George Durwood, whose rising charm masks a descent into dissipation. Lucy clings to love but Durwood becomes an irredeemable drunkard, ending in Lucy’s death and a mother’s grim caution about marriage to an intemperate man.
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The
New Yorker
Lucy Carrol
Lucy
Mrs. Carrol
George Durwood
Durwood
Hagard
Plainfield, Ill
Great Durham Stock Sale At Indian Creek Farm 1836
The Scioto Gazette reports a large Durham cattle sale at Indian Creek Farm, Felix Renick Esq. agent for the Ohio Company, Ross County, on October 29 1836. Bulls and cows sold to buyers in Ross Pickaway Highland and Fayette counties, with prices ranging from 48 to 1400 dollars and several animals exchanged or resold at profit.
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Ohio Company
Indian Creek Farm
Felix Renick
Ross County
Reformer
John T. Webb
Matchem
Abraham Renick
Earl of Darlington
Batteal Harrison
Fayette Co
Young Waterloo
R. D. Lilley
Highland Co
Duke of York
R. R. Seymour
Ross Co
Experiment
James M. Trimble
Highland County
Comet Halley
Whitaker
Wm. M. Anderson
Nimrod
Elias Florence
Pickaway Co
Duke of Norfolk
R. Stewart
Goldfinder
Isaac Cunningham
General Vance
J. H. James
Duke of Leeds
John Crouse, Jr
Heglar & Peterson
Perry
Wm. A.creighton
Madison County
Goliah
Isaac V.cunningham
Scioto County
Logan
Wm. Renick, Jr
Pickaway County
Paragon
Arthur Watts
George Renick
Flora
Gaudy.co
James A. Trimble
Blossom, Co
Thomas Huston
Matilda
Strawder M'Neil
Young Mary
Alexander Renick
Poppy and Other Picks Sell in Pickaway and Beyond
A sequence of sales shows Poppy to Harness Renick in Pickaway County for 610 dollars, Pink to William Trimble in Highland County for 575, May Flower to Batteal Harrison in Fayette County for 405, Lucy to George Radcliff in Pickaway for 510, Moss Rose to Jonathan Renache in Pickaway for 1200, Celestina to Thomas Huston in Pickaway for 930, Malina to Isaac Cunningham for 1005, Illustrious to Abraham Renick in Kentucky for 775, and Lady Abernethy to Thomas Huston in Pickaway for 815. Attest by J. Taylor, Secy of the Ohio Importing Company. Fire in Newark outlines a major Newark blaze with $150,000 property involved and about $120,000 actual loss, plus $75,000 insured across multiple companies, per the Newark Sentinel. A medical note recommends warm salt-water baths for resuscitation of certain injuries.
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Poppy
Harness Renick
Pickaway Co
Pink
William Trimble
Highland Co
May Flower
Batteal Harrison
Fayette Co
Lucy
George Radcliff
Moss Rose
Jonathan Renache
Celestina
Thomas Huston
Malina
Isaac Cunningham
Illustrious
Abraham Renick
Kentucky
Lady Abernethy
Attest
J. ¥. Taylor
Sec’y
Ohio Importing Company
Newark
New Jersey
Newark Sentinel
Newark Mutual
N. Jersey
Mechanics
New Brunswick
Altna
Hartford
North River
Howard Companies
New York
Franklin, Philadelphia Fire and Inland Navigation
Southwark Fire Insurance
Philadelphia
U. S
William Gibbons crew plunder and boat tragedy reported
The Elizabeth City Herald recounts the William Gibbons voyage where crew members, especially firemen, looted passengers trunks and valuables aboard and sank them in the hold. Passengers, forced to borrow funds to reach Charleston, condemn the pirates who vanished with money jewelry and clothing worth thousands.
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William Gibbons
Elizabeth City Herald
Wm. Gibbons
Charleston
Norfolk
Cure for Cholera Reported From France Experiments
A New York correspondent reports new French experiments on curing Cholera showing success in cases previously deemed incurable. The message notes recent trials and promises further details on the treatment and outcomes.
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New York
France
Texans in Victoria Camp 1500 Strong Healthy
A letter from a Balti more born assistant surgeon in the Texan service notes the army near Victoria is about 1500 men, in high spirits and healthy with only fifty sick. R A Ferguson reports Texan position and the Mexican force at Matamoros. Texans vote unanimity for union with the United States. Pages, linked to Santa Anna’s escape, was tried for high treason, acquitted, then executed by court martial for spying.
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Texas
Baltimore
Victoria
Louisville
R. A. Ferguson
Matamoros
Republic
United States
Pages
Santa Anna
Late Capt Lane Die at Fort Crane in Accident
Extract from a letter dated October 23 1836 reports Capt Lane of a Creek regiment died at Fort Crane after his sword entered his right eye during a tent check. Witness says the wound caused by accident amid illness brain fever, with no evidence of intentional self harm. Lane was highly respected and trusted by his command.
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St. Lawrence
St Lawrence
Quebec
Lake St. Peter
Montreal
Point du Lac
S. E
Lake St. Peter's
Messrs
Boupard
Jeremiah Campbell
New York American
Capt. Lane
Lane
St. Augustine
Black Creek
Fort Crane
Withlacoochee
Galt
Murder at Fort Winnebago During Dodge Treaty
An eye witness reports a deliberate murder of Pierre Pacquette interpreter during Gov. Dodge's treaty with the Winnebago at Fort Winnebago. A son of Whirling Thunder, a chief, shot Pacquette as he mused on treachery accusations from a Greencough family. Pacquette died instantly.
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Gov. Dodge
Winnebago
Harnessing Courage in Adversity: Pacquette Honored in Belmont
The Belmont Gazette notes Pacquette's stoical indifference and perfect willingness to expiate the offence with his life. Described as noble and generous, Pacquette earned the respect of all, having served during the Black Hawk war and shown cool courage in emergencies.
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Pacquette
Belmont Gazette
Prison Chaplain Funds Sought Across Ohio
The Ohio Penitentiary seeks private gifts after the state repeal of chaplain funding. Columbus residents form a society to fund a capable clergy member for prisoner spiritual care. Officers listed. readers urged to contribute to J. E. Jarronos, treasurer, for the Young Men's Prison Mission Society.
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Ohio Penitentiary
Columbus
Ohio
God
The
Association
Rev
WM. Preston
Pres
T. J. Devarrenn, Sr
Swiss French Dispute Diplomacy and Frontier Blockade
French journals speculate the Cabinet of Louis Philippe favors conciliation with Switzerland while Swiss Cantons push to reject concessions. The blockade tightens as frontier authorities avoid orders and gens d armes bar all passage including Swiss in France and French subjects. Travelers face disruption.
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Switzerland
France
Louis Philippe
Election results sweep Whigs to lead in several states
The Ohio vote tally is not yet final with no abstractive official returns. Maryland shows strong Whig gains led by Harrison. Baltimore city carried by the Whigs. Virginia reports mixed results with calls of a Whig majority in some counties while others favor Van Buren. Delaware fully supports Harrison with Gov and Congress seats won. Pennsylvania reports conflicting returns with Whig and Van Buren claims. Kentucky leans Harrison with about 5,000 majority. Indiana shows high Whig momentum around 9,500 in counties known and rising.
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Ohio
Maryland
Harrison
Baltimore
Senate
van Buren
Virginia
National Intelligencer
Richmond Enquirer
Delaware
Van
Philadelphia
United States Gazette
American Sentinel
Harrisburg
Kentucky
Hero of Tippecanoe
Berrison
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Scioto Gazette
Durham
Ohio State Journal
Corr
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