The Oregon Massacre Details from Spalding Account
The Missionary Herald reports the November 23 massacre in Oregon where 48 women and children were enslaved and brutally killed or wounded. Survivors, including family of Dr. Whitman and Mr. Rogers, recount the horror, with sketches of the attackers, captives, and the delayed burial of bodies.
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Missionary Herald
Oregon
Spalding
American Board
Tha
Smith
Sdw
Mr. Young
Young
Spaulding
Gaila
Bulee
Whitman
Tilankait
Roctor
Dr. Whitman
Lafatte
Anecdote of General Cass and Revolutionary Courage
Upward of twenty years ago a narrative recalls General Lewis Cass governor of Michigan exploring Lake Superior with 33 men including 20 regulars. Cass confronts a British flag and Indian camp, marches through savages to reclaim the flag, threating retaliation if British flags fly on American soil. The piece reflects on daring courage and notes Newport Mercury’s ninety-year milestone since 1779.
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Orter
Lewis Cass
Michigan Terria
Lake Superior
Cas
Cass
Iske
Govemnos Cass
Cour
Cat Attack on McKinley in Pioneer 1781 Kentucky
In a May incident at a pioneer Lexington schoolhouse a teacher named McKinley was attacked by a large cat. The beast clamped its teeth, mangling his side and tearing clothing, while locals revived him and carried him to safety as neighbors feared the creature. McKinley later recovered and lived in Bourton County, Kentucky, into 1930.
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Lexington
Newt
McKinley
Puss
Bur Pees
McKieley Howly
Cies
Meikinlev
Ler Jong
Boweer
Bourton
Kentucks
Offier
Gatte
Atecy
Soldiers Land Warrants Draw Strong Prices in Cincinnati Market
The Cincinnati Comsercis reports soldiers land warrants fetch high values in the city. Warrants for 169 acres and larger totals prove worth up to 200 dollars in land offices, with investors buying around 6117 or 8175, claiming solid returns. It recalls past abuses by officials against Revolutionary soldiers and warns against profiteering from veterans benefits.
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Cicinnati Comsercis
Arzeg
Fragmentary Ohio Banking Alarm Prompts Fiscal Caution
A damaged clipping compares Ohio banks’ May 1 condition with August figures, noting asset declines yet a rise in many liabilities. It warns rapid expansion may push toward suspensions, urging prudent restraint to avoid broader financial distress.
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Journa S
Ohio
New York Tribune
Fternal
Ohio Bandks
Potato Disease Cure and Anomalous Financial Notes
A fragmentary era report describes a German attempt to cure potato disease with a promising method by Pr Kigtsch of Berlin, awarding 140 from the Prussian government. The text then shifts to political breezes, theatre and literary remarks, and ends with a detailed county financial ledger covering receipts, expenditures, and audit notes for 1847, listing taxes, court costs, and officers’ pay.
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Germany
Pr. Kigtsch
Berlin
Fragmented OCR note with unreadable names and dates
An incoherent OCR fragment references a person and a 1845 date with unclear context. It mentions a committee or practice period over several years but provides no verifiable facts or complete statements.
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Ana Tesco
Ts Rew
Cahn Cotton
Cafes Ma
Nhechmaic
Newport Mercury
James Franklin
Clarion
Decatur County
Indiana
Philadelphia
Contemptu
Mannett
Newi
Taylor
Rovert
Walmgton
Stevens
Library of
Wakeington
Joan van Baca
Adam
Bern
Moinach
Alfen County
Toam
To ’m
Fast
Indie Duafa
Ree
M White
I. Matheany
general _ index &c
Putnam Co
Mr. H. Nichols
G. W. Andrews
Christy
Nichols
P. Binkley
Sherif
Soncal
M. Tl. Nichols
Jul Richeréson
B. Dickey
E Q
WM. H. Nichols
JC. Willems
Wochel
Walitn
Virgintas Military School Fund
Antof Toluca
Antt
Fresaucer
Public Building Fund
Toamt
Tosm't
BIBL
Amogst
E. Thomas
Baes
Dela Qacat
Aed
Mathenay
Allowan C.A Willams
Lane
Penns
Witoceus
Court House
Richardson
Duphese
Townaap
I 14
Ormingha
Herks
Uuane
Colonna
Steefs
Fecaan Saat Tae
Muhang Chan
Leatherman
Nichola Publiehing
Frtvin
T. Tulle
OFA
Sune
Court Room
Dre
Mcleney
Harper & McClure
William W Ward
Sarre
Polfish
Ridenour
Dexaening Court
Mary MgVcy
Honda
Willaims
Seemon
M_ Ridenanr
James Kunge
MooWoNchok
Rothce
Greenecenre
W. King
Aud
Beaty
Gutt Soner
T.K
Samuel Doll
Perrysburg
Herold
Marat
Priung
Charles Poat
Mathenry Statonary
Shen
Praon
I. Wartenbe
Robert Morris
C. Levering
J. AF
AL Alc. Auditor’s Office
Linu
Jud
Tan
Dr. Brandreths
N.V. 3
WNENG
Fica
New York
Beandseths P Lle
J. Waring
Porsaint
Jane
Court of Common Pleas
Allen County
Mewry Pifer
Lima
Seal & Tate
Barbara Piler
Jacobs
Henry Pifer
J. W. King
Wille
Jomith
Wm.m
Bbl
A Tederson
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