Opinions on paper money from Washington Jefferson and others
A long excerpt reviews anti paper money positions by Washington Jefferson Madison Henry and Witherspoon among others. It notes Webster Clay Luther Martin and Henry Clay on banking power and state vs federal emit money. Also reports Congressional elections schedule and Western frontier appropriations including 150000 for Indian subsistence. A local tale of a cat mothering hatched chicks closes the piece.
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Washington
Stone
Maryland
Thomas Jefferson
Virginia
Jefferson
General Washington
Madison
Federalist
Patrick Henry
Dr. Witherspoon
Luther Martin
United States
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
Congress
Alligator Team Harness Showoff Reported by River Trader
A steamboat captain in the Red River trade recounts a wealthy owner who trained two alligators to swim in harness and pull a dugout. The animals reportedly work in tandem with the canoe, drawing astonished spectators and a hunter who threatens to shoot. The tale ends with a note to English editors to copy the item for Trollopes and Fiddlers.
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Red River
England
J—Picayune
Death rumor conflicts over pirate Mitchell in Mobile jail
The Mobile Examiner and Com Transcript clash over a reported death in prison of the pirate Mitchell. An old sinner provided a hoax obituary and gloomy verse, while readers in Mobile sought to verify the tale. The jailer joked about head inquiries, noting Mitchell’s head would be spared.
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Mitchell
Americas in Turmoil Drawn From Guatemala Letter
A letter from Guatemala describes renewed civil war in Central America. Carrero with 2060 troops attacks the capital, Vice President Salazar killed, Old Guatemala troops lift the siege, and Carrero retreats to Santa Rosa. Nicaragua and Honduras declare federation rents nullified, Morazan urged to act to protect residents and defend foreign rights amid South American influence.
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Carrera
Senor Salazar
Old
Guatemala
Carrero
Honduras
Morazan
Sneezing Connoisseurs Offer The Perfect Earthquake Sneeze
A satirical piece humorously ranks sneezes by taste and impact. It urges a bold eruption as in a rifle blast to impress onlookers. The guide describes jumping up, facing sunlit window, snarling, and unleashing a mighty exhale to produce a prodigious echo.
Welsh Wedding Customs Ride to Church in Chase
An observer describes Saturday weddings in Wales with Friday furniture handover and a purs and girdle gift ritual. Guests ride to the groom’s home to present money cheese and butter, then to the bride’s home, and the couple is pursued to the church in a lively wild ride led by the bride on horseback. The ceremony ends with feasting and the party returning to the couple’s home.
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South Wales
Remarkable 13 Foot Rat Snake Slain Near Perry County
Mr Birdsong reports an overseer with black laborers killed a colossal 13 feet 5 inch rattlesnake in Alabama. The reptile measured 3 feet 4 inches in girth around the belly and weighed 73 pounds. The snake reportedly swallowed a fox whole before being skinned. The overseer plans to present the specimen to the University Museum.
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Perry Country
Mr. Bradford
Alabama
T. Birdsong, Jr
Durham cattle sale near Cincinnati totals about 28000 dollars
A Durham Carrie A sale of Durham cattle near Cincinnati brought in about 28000 dollars. A fine bull sold for 1450, a cow for 975, another cow and calf for 1075, another cow for 1000, a yearling heifer for 850, with the remainder priced from 37.50 to 800.
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Durham Carrie
Cincinnati
A Destructive Six-Barrel Self-Cocking Pistol
Richmond Virginia paper describes Allen's six barrel self-cocking pistol shown at Mr. Tyler's. The compact weapon fits in the breeches pocket and can fire six times in about half a minute. The mechanism lifts the cock to a perpendicular, then releases to strike the nipple as barrels rotate to align with each shot.
Tragic sight at sea as Floughboy sighted wrecked Pulaski
Capt Books of the Boston schooner Floughboy states that on June 26 a gale drove him to the Pulaski wreck and he saw a helpless woman tossed by the storm but could not save her due to violent wind and rough seas.
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Pulaski
Books
Floughboy
Boston
Legislator Candidates Speak at Logansport Meeting
The Cass County Legislature candidates will address fellow citizens in Logansport on Monday the 30th at 8 o clock p.m. A general attendance is requested.
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Cass County
Logansport
Election notices schedule at local taverns and houses
Citizens are urged to attend at 12 o clock on specified days. On Saturday the watchinst at Demass tavern. On Wednesday August 1 at Squire Alexander's house in Bethlehem township. On Thursday August 2 at Martins mill in Clay township. On Saturday August 1 at Georgetown in Jefferson township.
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Demass
Squire Alexander
Bethlehem Township
Martin’s Mill
Clay Township
Georgetown
Jefferson Township
Small newspaper sheet relies on borrowed paper
The note apologizes for an unusually small issue due to a paper shortage. The editors promise to keep content engaging and to return to normal dimensions at the first opportunity.
Ixpraw Council Ends With Indications of Emigration
The council with the Pottawattamies broke up without a decision as the Indians refused to go west. Since then several Indians say they were ill treated at the meeting have enrolled their names and a large emigration is expected.
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Ixpraw Council
Pottawattamies
Steamboat Lock Contract Let at Delphi and Canal Sections
The contract for building the Steamboat Lock at Delphi was let on Tuesday 17th inst. The Oracle notes that the remaining canal sections between Georgetown and Lafayette were also let on the same day.
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Delphi
Georgetown
Lafayette
Monster in Lake Manitoe Prompts Indian Legends
A northern lake near Rochester, Lake Manitoe or Devil's Lake, is said to harbor a monstrous creature. Reported sightings claim a 50 to 60 foot, hornless ox like animal with a yellow eyed head, a head rising from the water, and a swift wake. Indians fear the beast, which they say has existed three centuries in the deep waters.
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Rochester
Manitoe
Pottawattamie
Governor Ritner Orders Bank Payments by August First
Governor Ritner of Pennsylvania issues a proclamation directing all banks to pay by August first. The move is welcomed as a long awaited reform for the banking system in the state.
Monument to Franklin Urged by Mobile Typographical Society
The Typographical Society of Mobile has proposed a monument to Benjamin Franklin. The plan intends to honor the printer and satisfy the craft that supports the idea.
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Franklin
Typographical Society of
Mobile
Jury verdict in Rathbun case attracts applause
The Buffalo jury returned a verdict in the long trial of B. Rathbun as applause rang out in the courtroom.
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Buffalo
B. Rathbun
Robbery Tells of Break-In at Israel Johnson Home
The notes report light-fingering in the city with a dwelling of Israel Johnson entered a few nights ago and about two hundred dollars stolen.
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Israel Johnson
Lucas Appointed Governor of Territory of Town
Governor Lucas of Ohio is named to succeed Gen. Atkinson as Governor of the Territory of Town after Atkinson resigns. The transfer reflects a change in regional leadership with Lucas assuming administrative duties and responsibilities for the Territory.
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Lucas
Ohio
Town
Atkinson
Public Lands Sale Authorized in Indiana for December
The General Land Office authorizes a sale of public lands in Indiana at Laporte or another designated site on Monday December 3. Lands adjoining the county will be offered. Pre-emption claimants must prove and pay before December 1 to hold lands, with similar rules for the two upcoming townships.
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General Land Office
Indiana
Laporte
Fisticuff in Congress Leaves Maury Injured
Scene in Congress reports a morning fight in the House between Messrs Campbell and Maury both Whigs from Tennessee. Maury sustained severe injuries in a Tennessee style beating described as thoroughly chawed up before adjournment.
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Congress
House of Representatives
Campbell
Maury
Tennessee
Diplomatic Trade Pact Boosts Britain Texas Shipping
The Houston National Banner reports Gen Henderson, diplomatic agent near the British government, secured a commercial arrangement allowing Texan vessels and cargoes into British ports and opening direct trade between Great Britain and Texas.
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Great Britain
Texas
Houston
Henderson
Correspondence of the National Intelligence July 8 from New York
Montreal rumor of Missisquoi frontier danger from Swanton forces proven unfounded. Vermonters celebrated the Fourth with bravado. Mackenzie’s Gazette inflames readers weekly. Papineau in New York opposes govern ment policy aiding Canada. French Canadians back Earl Durham's course, inde pendence unlikely without US involvement. No notable arrivals. weather hot but city healthy. no eastern news.
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National Intelligence
New York
Montreal Courier
Missisquoi
Swanton
Michigan
Mackenzie
Earl of Durham
Papineau
Faim
Canadas
London
Europe
United States
Inventor Introduces One Seam Boots and Shoes
A New York inventor outlines a method to manufacture boots and shoes with a single seam replacing the usual inseam. The design features an upper leather turned from under the foot into a channel in the insole to reduce cracking and wrinkling. It also eliminates the welt and inseam to ease wear, prevent bunions, and improve durability and fit.
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New York
Clergy Signed Large Pardon Petition for Kneeland
The Boston Times reports the petition for Abner Kneeland's pardon has been signed by the vast majority of Boston clergy across all denominations. The move signals strong religious support for clemency in the case.
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Boston Times
Abner Kneeland
Boston
Marriages Reported in Local Notices
Thursday evening marriages include Dunn Covautt and Rose Got, Rebecca Doveass and Hunter got married by Groy. Also James Lunry and Hannan Got wed by Judge Edna. Delphi pairing Broadwent and Emsrey. Westfall and Tromrson wed in West Logan. Numerous names appear in brief notices.
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Esq
Dunn
Josefh J. Covautt
Resecca Doveass
Groy
Samvex, Hunter
Rose Free
Edna
James Lunry
Hannan
J. Vigus
Joan Broadwent
Delphi
Marcarerra Emsrey
I Smith
Joan H. Bruce
le Westfall
Basye Duartes Whient
Mary Tromrson
West Logan
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Sea
South Caroline
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Delaware
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Globe
Alligator Story
America
N.Y. Gazette
Richmond
the Herald
Mologcansports
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