Calhoun County Fair Exhibits Noted For Quality And Pride
Calhoun County fair drew a large, attentive audience for the exhibition of premium items. The display featured furniture from Beach and Mann of Battle Creek and a miniature of General Washington, presented by H. P. Jones of Burlington. The piece, traced through several owners, is said to be one of only a few authentic Washington likenesses remaining.
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MRC
Avery’ciizen
Calhoun
Alata
oMcara
Inet
Rhenrman
Calhoun County
Beach
Uann
Battle Greook
Redshead
Alluvho
Felsteil
Tuzoponz
Washington
Ht. P. Jones
Burlington
de Fingarte
Ile Justriaus
Willi
John Jones
Philadelphia
Franklin
J. Jones
Thomas Jones
New York City
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John T. Jones
N. Y
J. P. Jones
Calhoun Co
Trumbull
Election Principles Emphasized By Whig Rally
Fragmentary text urges prompt action before the election and upholds core Whig principles. It stresses unity and adherence to liberty and principled conduct while calling supporters to work quickly.
Cattle and Livestock Show Notes from Fredonia Fair
A historic listing details cattle dairy cows and calves, hogs, sheep, swine, dairy products, grains, fruits, vegetables, and farm implements judged at Fredonia Town Fair. Recognized winners include best bull calf, best yoke of oxen, top butter and cheese samples, cider, apples, and wines. Multiple individuals and local farms such as Azar Rowley, J Connelly, Th Chisholm, and Thea Chisholm are named among prize recipients.
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B 'Madon
Jan A
Leo
Cleveland
Tomes
Paltieon
Polhemirg
Flowley
Do Connelly
Josiah Freed
Maynard
H.gorham
Philo
Dibble
G. Partin
Bennetts
Lemuel Downs
Polhemyay
Tittetson
Ewes
Franklin
Wright
PB -Wright
Toat
Boar
Azar Rowley
Woodcock
Jus Connelly
F Thornton
Azar
Cornelius Orsborn
Thos Knight
Jj Connelly
Geo Hentig
Jeremiah Brown
Jas H Kerr
Thea Chisholm
Joseph Otis
Eaton
John Faulkner
Comstock Jr
J. Brown
Robert Gardner
Dé Aheads
Enbhuge
Danforth
Granville Beardsley
Solaify
Obi Gardner
Asahel Iawkine
Daniel Wooly
Rathbone
Mary D Chisholm
John Tharrie
Mc Donald
Eample
J G Cracy
Jeremiah
Kerr
Chan Eberstein
Ladd & Bills
Sutton
Ladd
Milly
geoBeat Aour Herres
Conkloy
Bekford-Eleha Names in Unclear Record
A list of names and fragments such as Bekford-Eleha Gilbert jez Fredoniant Dayel and other odd spellings appears, with quoted phrases and scattered surnames including Keiled Winters Hamilton Southworth and Glaréndon-James Hamestory. The text seems to be a garbled OCR item with no clear event or context.
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Bekford
Eleha
Gilbert
Jez
Presidential letter reply from 1851 by Scott
In March 1851 a Pennsylvanian asks Governor Scott about a request to declare his Whig candidacy for president and to answer many public questions. Scott praises caution, declining to supply self serving notes and noting he will not reveal private opinions. He asserts that a presidential candidate would come from the National Convention and that his personal life already speaks for itself.
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Ponnaflvania
Aate
Coll
Gov. Boott
Nationa
Bank Panlein. Market opens heavy amid note issues
The market opened heavy and bankers faced reduced demand after the first board adjourned. Non-redemption of current money sparked unease as brokers refused to redeem country money. Protests mounted over bills and several banks reportedly failed or protested. The Metropolitan Bank’s policies threaten stability, with calls for specie and potential widespread bank failures in Wall Street. The New York Tribune notes political stakes tied to currency and regional interests shaping the crisis.
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Degline
Ag-coali
Lanka
Wna
Albany
Banke of
Naw Rochel
N. V
New York
Western Bank
Washington County
Nw York
U. S
N. Y
Courtcy
Metropolitan ‘Bank
Nigel Uiliculty
Wall
Wall Streay
Beika
Prisoners rights and railroad protests stir New Orleans dispatch
A chaotic report describes anti railroad demonstrations and prison protestors near New Orleans. It notes the death of over a hundred in a steamer disaster and mentions freight rate cuts and shipments to Dunkirk and New York, with Broad coverage of political tension and press reaction.
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OG Tie
Hita
New York
Dunkirk
EnavCatalae
Banks Failures Hit New York Amid Financial Strain
A report notes several New York banks failing or weakening, including James Bank Farmers Bank and Mitre Bank, with New York Brokers halting notes purchases from eighteen banks. It mentions bank concerns, British commercial failures, and international tensions affecting markets. The narrative covers local incidents and broader economic anxieties, referencing London dispatches on Cuba and Spain.
Sheep profit in farming and wool growth prospects
The article argues sheep farming offers high returns, detailing annual fleece value, labor and capital efficiency, and global wool demand. It contrasts sheep with wheat, asserts a mixed sheep and wheat approach yields better profits, and calls sheep the most profitable farm enterprise with strong market demand and rising population wool needs. It cites potential 10 to 50 percent profit ranges and notes regional practices for grazing, pasture, and crop rotation.
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Vermont
Texac
Ripon
Pri- West
Shé'-Solth
Imation
Avery
Marko
New York
Fragmentary 19th century telegraph notes on Franco English and US Spain tensions
Readable fragments describe Franco British and US Spain tensions, mentions Ambassador and Lord Normanby, ports shipments to Cadiz and Porte Rigault, and troop transports to sea. Market details include butter prices and cheese, with brief war context and negotiations noted.
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Faiha Elysiy
Ambaegador
Lord Normody
Frence
Trodain
Manchester
Mann
France
England
Eail
Cadi
Porte Rigo
Idth
Indian Overland Mail Interest Diminished by Canton Note
From The Times correspondence a Hong Kong despatch reports the Canton British Chamber chairman informs merchants that Chinese Imperial Commissioners refused to abolish duties and restrictions on ten. The note was referred to the Imperial Cabinet. The British Consul at Canton says he will no longer aid Chinese authorities in collecting duties.
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Indian Overland Mail
Times
Ong Kong
Vrade Horald
British Chamier Itaren
Mercantiia
Tekin
Canton
Turbulent North Africa and a New Garden Giant
The piece contrasts Ottoman Egypt and British India era tensions with a science garden craze. It notes Sublidia Porte demands official introductions into Egypt, while Egypt’s authority faces limits. It then shifts to Caled Cope’s Victoria Regia plant exhibition in Burlington County, detailing plant growth, garden structures, and an ornate tank. It closes with Virginia political debates over slave property in representation and Governor race contests.
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Calet Cope, Esq
Burlington Co
British Guiana
England
Duke of Devonshire
Busaly
Cope
Lyco
Virginia
Susans
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