Portage to Foreign Ports Tariff of Postage Rates
The Assistant Poet Master provides a reference tariff of international postage. Rates cover British steams ships 34 to 35 cents per letter including inland postage, Germany 34 cents, Bremen 34–35 cents, and other routes to Chile and British ports with varied inland charges.
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Sarah Sands
United States
Hermann& Washington
Germany
Bremen
Catteland
Veraraz
Wavanaa
Tamyico
Chili
Letter from Cel. Benton Advise California and New Mexico
Cel. Benton writes to the people of California and New Mexico via the St Luci Union of the Esth inst noting military governments are ended and old laws remain in force. He calls for conventions to establish a cheap government and proposes Courts of Reconciliation in Norway. He urges settlement of 640 acres per person and 1600 acres per child, anticipates a western territorial bill, and warns to delay slavery issues until statehood.
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Cel. Benton
Benton
California
New Mexico
St. Luci
Congress
Courts of Reconciliation
Go Lay Ver
Triem
Cin. Enquirer
Corwin in Lorain County Meeting Draws Mock Applause
A Globe writer describes Corwin's Lorain county gathering where about 500 listened as Delane failed to persuade. After Corwin's nod for three cheers, none arose. Hoot followed, then H G Blake spoke for Van Buren and Free Soil against Taylor. A somber mood prevailed.
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Corwin
Globe
Lorain County
Loris County
Delane
Mr.c
Ae Traslor
Vrenvd
J.M
Gen. Taylor
Mr. Root
H.G. Blake
Mesina County
Senate
Sperch
Taylor
van Buren
Adams
Free Soil
Ohio
Haman
Louisiana
Whig Blindfolded in Political Stump Roar
A reader quotes a Lincoln era Washington sentiment about the Whigs likening their political stance to a blindfolded buck fighting. The remark suggests after the November election they will open eyes to the outcomes of their headlong charges at a stump.
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Taylor Whigs
Troe Sun
Am Eloquent Figure in Mecklenburg Jeffereenian Quotation
The fragment quotes a long rhetorical description praising a balanced constitution as steadfast against treason and upheaval. It references Mecklenburg and Denids with ornate imagery suggesting permanence despite volatile political pressure. The passage highlights reverence for foundational law.
Fragmentary note hints at a crime or incident
A garbled report mentions a man from Wew bory acting with fear and a secretary Ford of Geseger appearing in a televereld Poin Desier. The text is heavily garbled and unclear about actions, dates, or concrete entities.
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Cleri
Feem Chardon
Seatury Ford
Geseger
Who Starts This War And Opens The Bell
A dialogue mocks political divisions and the question of who ignites conflict. The speakers debate tariff policy, banking, and ultimately who initiates war, framing the ballot as a tool to answer who throws the first brick. The exchange echoes concerns about party extents and responsible leadership.
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George Washington
Randolph
Dare
Randalph
Boston Post
Massachusetts Whigs Question Taylor Nomination in Philadelphia
The Marshfield meeting in Massachusetts denounces Gen Taylor as a military man unfit for the presidency and rejects the Philadelphia nomination. The piece notes Whig doubts, cites Daniel Webster's stance, and comments on railroad route decisions affecting Ohio and Cleveland.
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Daniel Webster
Marshfield
Massachusetts
Phiadelphia
Gen
Taylor
Nnion
Dan Webste
The
Eagle
Paytor
Ufere
Oy Colony
Marsh Field
Philadelphia
Tylor
Fle
Republic
Aal Adh
Maserchuseun
Tennessee Democracy Eyes Big Win Across the Volunteer State
A Tennessean writes from Tennessee to the Ohio Statesman praising the Democracy and predicting a three to five thousand victory for Vid Suldiera Cass and Aur ora, while Whigs stagnate and face a glorious defeat in the Volunteer State.
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Iend
Tennesse
Ohio Statesman
Nennesses
Old “Zack
Tennessee
Elizabethtown Journal Hauls Down Tasler Flax
New Jersey notes the Elizabethtown Journal, an old Whig paper, has hauled down Tasler flax while Democratic prospects brighten in New Jersey and some Philadelphia allies bet on Cass and Butler. General Scott resides in Elizabethtown. Civern, famed philosopher, shares a truth about silence and speech.
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Boston
Elizabethtown
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Cass
Butler
General Scott
Disjointed political vigil fades into muddled rant
Fragmented text shows clumsy political talk urging discipline and voting, with garbled quotes about Democrats and damage to clarity. It mentions figures like Lewis Cass and General Taylor in a shaky historical voice, plus stray lines about a silk umbrella and hats.
Proclamation call for Allen County elections October 1948
Notice to qualified electors of Allen County to vote on October 10 at the usual places. Voters choose Governor, a representative for the district including Allen Auglaize and Mercer, county commissioners, coroner, and township trustees. Pull books and juror lists to be prepared. apportionment shown by townships Richland Jackson Monroe Auglaize Sugar Creek Pony Shawnee Amanda Bathary Speccer. Charles H. Williams, Sheriff, Lima, Ohio, August 1st, 1948.
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Pusheta Township
Anglaize County
Obie
Lima
Allen County
Ohio
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Terus
Asn
Hichet
Lnk
Joseph Stock Dale
Wen
Stockdale
Allen
Ousewenperor Coxsness
Alen
Auglaize
Merce
Jarer
Ons Conoser
Richland
Jackson Monroe
Sugar Creek
Shawnee
Gernin
Amanda Bathary Speccer
Charles H. Wiliams
Public notice of chancery case in Allen County Ohio
Jacob Brandt files suit in the Court of Common Pleas of Allen County Ohio seeking a divorce from Maria Brandt after three years of absence. The bill notes the absence of the defendant and requests relief in the matter. The notice is dated August 17, 1848 and served by Rose and Bits.
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Court of Common Press
Lins
Allenco
Ducal Williams
Olio Life Insurance & Trust Company
Jack Brandt
Allen
Maria Branit
Petton
Aflen
Ferns
Aneust
Jacob Brandi
Court of Common Pleas
County of Allen
Bill Eto
Amd Mana Brandi
Jacob Brandt
Rose & Bits
Sal's
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