Emigration Trials and a Sailor’s Tale in 1849 California
A fragmented narrative blends a grim household crisis with emigrant hardship. Stephen contemplates flight to America while a grandmother’s death and a murder-suspect scare unravel in a village. A prison, a confession, and Duke Lumbus’ fate loom as the community faces consequences and relief through departure to New World prospects.
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Battie
Margaret
Calla
Stephen
Nurdes
Clargaret
Syide
J Mari
Father
Futura
Hgmns
Duke Lumbua
Brephen
Duke Lunbus
Logica
Rand
Duke Lumbus
Americe
Amadren
Cotom
Hilt Pane
Kdavee
Awindiere
Lelter
Germany
Gofily
Garmenia
Hinself
Ywat
Lumbus
Earth
Widow of Fusiliers Soldier Wins Pension Tale
The piece recalls Napoleon granting a pension to a widow with five children. Her husband, the sole Fusileers guard soldier not killed at Moscow, is linked to Captain Jumontier and a dramatic scene in which the soldier reveals he serves in the Imperial Guard Fusiliers. Louis Napoleon later inherits the story through the widow.
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J. J. Hooper
Simon Suggs
Chambers County
Montgomery Journal
Hooper
Bere
Legion
Bonaparte
Fusileev
Moscow
Capt
Jumontier
Napoleon
Marshall Ney
Capt. Jumontier
Fusilears
Imperial Guard
Jamontes
Aggivat Ov Tus Canana Arrives at Halifax with War News
The Ganada reached Halifax Thursday near 9 P M after heavy seas. Reports from India show warlike moves by the Czar affecting Italy and Austria. Markets react with uneasy buyers and damaged confidence, yet trade for most commodities remains satisfactorily active amid fluctuating fundamentals.
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Halifax
India
Russia
Italy
Austria
Steamer voyage to St Louis reports city growth and unrest
A letter from St Louis describes the Steamer Tamerlon reaching the city with heavy passenger and freight loads. It notes high water, course corrections, and a halted river journey. The writer comments on St Louis population growth, Democratic politics, and the Wilmot Proviso, amid sickness and cholera rumors. Prices, goods, and a mule ride through Market Street are sketched, with local commerce and travel details.
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St. Louis
Manest
Duan Lia
Tamerlon
Roff
Kelly
Court House
Missouri
Benton
Wilmot
Locofocos
Free Soil
Independence
St. Joseph Tam
Ithaca
Theca Company
Market Street
Hind
D. Wallingford
City
Frazer
New Postmaster Named at Marshall
The March 9 commission of Geonor S. Warens, Esq., elevates him to Post Master at Marshall replacing Tillotson. Mr. Wright’s appointment is welcomed, with hopes he will uphold industry civility capacity and integrity. Tillotson sent a resignation around March 20 to take effect late May, a difference in timing from the department’s view.
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Galiforny
Diggins
Oldbaiver
John Bull
Commodore Jones
Govenor Mason
Colonel Stephenson
Govenor
San Francisco
New York
Wall Street
Sainjun
Californy
Band of the Independance
York
Third Avenue
Burnham's
Geonor S. Warens
Marshall
Tillomon
Wright
Tillotson
State artists credited in capital list
A compiled notice names artists and officials connected to state works. Individuals include Leoran A. Stewart P M Barthboveck Col Warrier Jones Lansing Wannex Bf Commroca Adyinn James A. Deez Jackson Noaz Baoonrmn Niles.
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Ee P.M. Génend
Leoran A. Stewart
P.M. Barthboveck
Col. Warrier Jones
Lansing
Wannex Bf
Commroca
Adyinn
James A. Deez
Jackson
Noaz Baoonrmn
Niles
County Poor Support Law Passage Noted in Senate
The record shows discussion of a law providing for the support of the poor, with references to the Legislature, governor, and chapter 36 of the Revised Statutes. The text notes the law’s status and ongoing consideration within the session.
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Wen
Marshal for Micbic appointed amid local note
Telegraphic despatch states Charls H Knox of Ely County is appointed U S official in this state. Commencement at institute on Wednesday, March 1 and exams Monday through Thursday. Masonic notices outline Lafayette Royal Arch Masons meeting on Wednesday after full moon, and Marshall Lodge meetings on the day of the full moon. Also includes patient testimonial about Dr Taylors Nerve and Bone Liniment and Watkins pharmacy advertisements.
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Cias
Lafayette Chap
Royal Arch Masons
Halla
Marshall
Gatclork
Marshall Lodge
F.W. Suerman
Election results and local supervisors in Emmett and surrounding towns
April updates report town by town results with supervisors elected. Harvey B. Lewis chosen in Battle Creek. Moses Hall in Emmett. Charles P. Baldwin and Free Soil ticket strong in Pennfield. Caleb Kirby opposed in Bedford. P. Barnum wins in Youre. list of elected supervisors includes Easton, Eckford, Bellevue, and Le Roy among others with Whig and Free Soil presence noted.
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Barris Orren
Battle Creek
Harvey B. Lewis
Justice
Erastus Clark
Emmett
Moses Hall
Pennfield
Freesoil Ers
Charles P. Baldwin
Bedford Ant
Caleb Kirby Ag
Barnum
Free Soil
Youre
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Learttd
Quaro
Circuit Court
Stone
Chilton
Sam Rice
Court of Equity
Tresspass
Father Goodridge
Nemins
Wodnesday
County Foer Eave
Micbic
Milvroukh
Cook Co
Sloan
Tony
Edward Armsti
H. A. Tillotsom A
O. Hfde
F. Wheelock
G. Smith
Farnubel
Trely
Wek
Ain Thin
Joseph C. Fink
D.D. Hughes
Democrats
Sioner S. Anucort
Marongo
Neri
Moses Hart
Burlington
Eowin A. Hayden
Newton
Jony van Vier
Bedford
Careh Kinsy
Albion
W. H
Janms
Homer
Auien L. Desa
Lee— Thomas
Whigs
Convis
Joux
Bouts
Eckfoni
Jou
Mansa
Rattle Geock
Hanver B. Lewis
Clarendon
Bellevue
F.W. Sharmay
EAM
Coy
Senate
Ira Mayhew
Shearman
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