Mary's Got a Baby A Major Jones Letter From Pineville
A Georgia militia major writes from Pineville on February 6, 1844 about the birth of his son Henry Clay Jones. He describes the excitement, family debates on the baby’s name, and Mary’s happiness. He notes the infant’s hair and features and records the full name and birth date, with affectionate reflections on the proud father.
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Mary
Major Jones
Pinevinlle
Thompson
Denmark
Georgia
Tam
Miss Stiles
Henry Clay
Geo Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Miny Stiles
Hin Aberham Stiles
Catline
Hin
Pheodore Adallus
Kesiah
Charles Beverly
Theodore
Cabine
Jose
Henry Cray Jones
Joseph
Mary Jones
Pia
Henry
Clay
Jos. Jones
P. S. JF Haint
Lost Lokyfokys Split Over Union Party Lines
A voter narrator laments split political loyalties in Baltimore conference factions. He claims Van Buren misleads abolitionists while Calhoun’s stance risks nullification, urging Union supporters to back Mr. Clay or risk becoming like the lost tribes of Israel.
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Baltimore
van Buren
Abolition
Calhoun
Lokyfokys
Mr. Clay
Isreal
Daniel Connell Urges Peace Amid Irish Verdict Fallout
In a letter from Me. OConnell echoed in Krevama’s Journal, Daniel Connell appeals for calm after a jury verdict. He warns enemies of Ireland against riot and violence and pledges to pursue legal recourse while urging neighbors to maintain order and fidelity to the peaceful path. He notes meetings and royal arrangements loom for August travel plans.
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O'Connell
Krevama
Cun Peorne
Kutanp
Ireland
Troland
House of Lorda
Ian
Daniel Connell
Manis Bavars
Keb
Bia O'c
O'Connel
Bowen
London Basanti
Prince Consort
Territorial Law Extension Aims At Oregon Border
In the House, Mie A. Ve Prawn chaired a report extending civil and criminal jurisdiction of Iowa Territory courts as far west as the Pacific. The bill proposes a midline jurisdiction up to latitude 46 degrees north, granting 640 acres per inhabitant, and similar allotments to wives and children moving west. It also authorizes a governor to reside in Oregon and appoint Justices of the Peace, with $1000 appropriated to build bridges and facilities across the Cascade pass to Oregon and to cover related provisions.
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Mie A. Ve Prawn
Committee of Territories
Lowa
Pacific
Notin Tadisy
Perritoey
Fie Nnathien Jas Agiol Lian
Gregon
Soar
Oregon
Nationall niviligencer letter from Washington in 1345
A fragment from the Nationall niviligencer reports a letter dated December 10, 1345, sent to Washington and carried by Mr. Vietings from the Oregon Territory. The writer harshly criticizes a country, accusing its people of unfit agriculture, noting uproar in the United States about that region and recounting Missouri settlers who moved to California. The piece also mentions Mr. Hastings and questionable missionary reports about the region.
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Washington
United States
Vietings
Oregon
Tly
Hastings
Missouri
California
Loco foco defined in a wild campaign editorial
The Ra Teih North Carolina editor of a local campaign paper explains the term Loco foco as a blend of low patriotism and foe to national interests. He cites a Kentucky driver’s outburst, notes Whig conventions, and recounts election day anecdotes and political satire from Baltimore to Portland, urging vigilance against political devices.
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Lo-co-fo-co
Ra- Teih
N.C
Kentucky
Henry Clay
Whale Gang of
Low Company
Americum
Newty
Extraordinary wife trading case shocks Ohio county
In Bans cack county Ohio the Pridlay Courier reports a remarkable incident where neighbors Henry Adiane and Jacol Ensperger arranged a wife exchange after dispute with Hiei Wives. Adving revived Rasperpzer's wife and two of her children, while Ensperger received Anm's wife, her husband, and a boat deed. A magistrate later tested a Mareaut. Adams was arrested, but Ensperger evaded capture. This appears to be a first US report of wife trading, reflecting English practice.
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Banscack
Ohio
Pridlay
Henry Adiane
Jacol Ensperger
Hiei
Adving
Rasperpzer
Bia
Ensperger
Anm
Adams
United States
England
Copper wealth of Lake Superior region described by explorer
In a letter from Sandy Lake to Madison proceed with notes on copper discoveries along Lake Superior’s shore. Dr Houghton’s 1841 report sparked interest, Congress appointed a special agent to survey and lease lands. Copper veins and masses from Copper Harbor to Isle Royale are described with examples and inland prospects, suggesting vast, exploitable deposits.
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Upper
Mississippi
Drax Sre
Tam
Madison
Finn
Wileness
Sardy Lake
Lake Superior
Houghton
Michigan
Aeperintoni
Cunningham
Copper H Irbor
Aurned
Ken
Lwainenon
Aidin Tly
Miteral
Copper Harbor
Ontonagan
Isle Royal
Min.ieee
Ciel
Esa
Houg von
Lae
la Point
Rock Harbor
St. Louis
Pond du Lue
Grand Portage
Immena
Sandy Lake
Indiana
Copper resources and limits of individual effort in Lake Superior region
The author argues single individuals cannot extract rich ore alone from vast rock masses, contrasting copper deposits near Lake Superior with Galena in the southwest Territory. While a lease system may help someone with unusually rich ore find a market, independent mining is impractical. the region offers other minerals and potential benefits from exploration, but requires collective effort and investment.
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Avery Pro- Coas
Galena
Lake Superi R
Fierson
Mengenthau
Lake Superior
Fragmented Verse and Political Notes from Madissh City Expreas
A garbled OCR page presents a mix of archaic verse about life and death and a section labeled tariff politics. It includes lines praising beauty and the soul, followed by scattered references to Vin Buren and tariff debates, with mentions of Whigs Locofocos and various figures, all in a fragmented newspaper-style card.
American Shawls Impress Boston Bride On Vermont Manufacture
A Republican brief notes admiration for American textile makers as a Boston bride touring Europe and New England in a Vermont backed gown, praising American fabrics from Andover and Shrewsbury and contrasting with English imports. The piece extols domestic industry, patriotism, and hopes for thriving American craftsmanship amid bridal festivity.
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Huzan von
Burlington
Champline
Boston
Europe
BSI
Vermont
Andover
Massachusetta
Gory
Biga Aridegroom
Shy Oridge
Massachusetts
Plattbar
Melancholy Accidents Reported In Brown County
The Brown County Coroner Enwin Rarer investigates a 16 year old boy who died after slipping from a floating log near the Bo Sutement Falls about 30 feet high. His body was found at the base and the cause noted as accidental. A Dutch laborer Lay was killed by lightning near Diskin's Mills after a thunderstorm. A four year old boy accidentally burned himself while boiling soup with a pot. Editorial notes opine on political prospects ahead of the May 4th nomination and party aims.
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Enwin
Brown
Cjgt
Nand
Bia
Jvc
Inet
Lizhuio
Diskinson
Het
Nat
Ryas
Havans
Gree Bay
Rightly Named British Tariff Bill Debate Echoes
The Waahlingtai Standard quotes Mr Stewart on a tariff bill tied to imports of fifty million culls worth of foreign goods. American and British factions clash over policy aims, with the Louisville Journal urging Mr Van Buren to remain in the field and warning against withdrawal as a fugitive from justice.
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Stewart
Enamilea
Wiye
Munna
Louisville Journal
van Borel
van Buren
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