Great Treaty With Indians Opens Lands for U.S. Possession
A government commission negotiates with Native tribes to purchase lands in Minnesota and along the Minnesota River. The Lower Sioux and Upper bands cede about 21 million acres, with payments totaling around 3.84 million dollars and funds for education and civilization. The agreement seeks peaceful transfer within two years, applauding the commissioners for a peacable settlement.
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Minnesota
Leo
United States
Gontatalag
Tdians
Yio
Landa
da Siowis Ot Menia
State Agricultural Exhibit Draws Wide Arranger Effort
The text notes extensive preparations to present the state's most notable agricultural exhibit, running from the twenty-fourth to the twenty-sixth of the month. Louis Cosas son will speak on the twenty-fill, aiming to showcase Calhoun County as a leading agricultural county and to encourage farmer participation for strong representation.
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Manta
Vic Taventy
Lowia Cosa
Powent
Calhoun County
Maine
New Volume Requests Advance Payments for Statesman
The message announces the first issue of the thirteenth volume of the Statesman and urges readers to pay in advance within three weeks to avoid missing out. It notes debtors to advertising and job work should settle promptly to ensure canal pay, emphasizing an urgent need for funds.
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The
Statesman
Fire destroys Cooper Shop and Warehouse in Albion
A fire on August 26 destroyed the Cooper Shop and Warehouse of Marvin Annonis & Son in Albion, including about 160 m staves 400 brils and hides. The logs amount to about 1200. No insurance. The blaze is believed to be incendiary.
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Marvin Annnolis & Son
Albion
Whig County Convention Appoints Delegates to State Meeting
The Whig County Convention organized with Benj. I. Weed of Bedford in the chair and C. M. Cobb of Sheridan as secretary. Delegates from Athens Albion Battle Creek Bedford Burlington Coniig Emmett Fredonia Marengo Marshall Sheridan and Yekondhs seated. A committee from each town to nominate delegates was appointed and names including James Monroe James Winters H W Lewjny Jggan Fellows F Hewitton P Callender BiB White J Belch B Church Chas Dickey S J Henderson and T L Southworth listed. Delegates to the State Convention named: Wey Navapa Pierce Marengo Hon Cheslea Dickey Marshall Therop Milton Porliggtor Avastup Clark Battle Creek A Peane Bedford James Mooroy Albion. Resolutions adopted and authorization given to substitutes.
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Benj. I. ‘Weed
Bedford
C. M. Cobb
Sheridan
Athens
Albion
Battle Creek
Burlington
Coniig
Emmett
Fredonia
Marengo
Marshall
Yekondhs
James Monroe
James Winters
HW. B. Lewjny
Jggan Fellows
F. Hewitton
P. Callender
Bib
White
Belch
Chas. Dickey
J. Henderson
Southworth
Wey
Navapa
Pieree
Cheslea Dickey
Therop
Esmilton
Porliggtor
Avastup
Clark
A. Peane
James Mooroy
Abe Ee
Michigan farmers weigh wheat versus sheep and cattle growth
A Michigan farmer argues against wheat as the main cash crop, urging diversification toward sheep, cows, and horses. He cites rising costs, labor, and marketing burdens of wheat, noting better profits from sheep, cattle, and dairy, and advocates sound management rather than overreliance on wheat. The piece contrasts flawed wheat focus with practical farming strategies in Michigan.
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Hte
Michigand
Drakerthas Negitiverot
Lindsey
Mbn
Tom Willing
Michigan
Fay
Green Mountains
Vermont
Sweal
Esse
Grover
Phae Crock Aggi
Temperance convention debates Maine law and liquor control
The convention projects temperance aims with speakers from Boston and Ohio. It discusses Maine style liquor suppression, legal penalties, and states like Iowa Vermont Massachusetts Michigan and Ohio enacting stricter measures while New York resists license reforms amid vast alcohol trade.
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National 7 Temperance Executive
Drettton
Crists
Dr. Jewett
General Cary
Gen. Cary
Cory
Manay Birds
Maine
Sinté
Portland
Aiguate
Bath
Iowa
Vermont
Massachusetts
Michigan
Ohio
Cury
Empire State
NewVork
Spirus
Alexander
Bonaparte
Gromweil
Luther
Calvin
Thor Handy
Balog
Fragmented Classically Styled Piece on Politics and Morals
A garbled 19th century sounding discussion critiques public opinion and legislative needs. It mentions God, conscience, and a political process guiding laws, with references to a convention and aims to rid a country of a great evil. It notes gratitude for past progress and previews future study in governance.
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Ctusir
St. Paul
Phus
National Theatre Opens Village with Tragedy and Comedy
A village theatre opens with Coleman's Tron Cheat-Ma Avan as Lord Mortimer and Bulwer’s Lady of Lyons. Review praises the cast, especially Miss Louse and Mr Bridgea. Mentions compliments to Hon. Win. Seward for a public document and notes Harper's Magazine and Napoleon works. Also reports potato blight beginning in Vermont and chatter from West Jersey exchanges.
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National Theatre
Coleman
Ma Avan
Lord Mortimer
Bulwer
Lyons
Ein
Win
Seward
Mexico
Ord Toxdy
Algo
Wim. Sprague
Patent Office
Jersey
Advice for Press Writers and Copy Editors
A long, idiosyncratic missive urges careful spelling and punctuation in all press manuscripts. It stresses distinct spelling of names with diacritics, careful capitalization, and clear punctuation to avoid printer confusion and ensure fair pay for compositors.
Frigate Clash and Cuban Invasion News Abroad
Reports from Havana and New Orleans describe a Spanish ship encounter near Bahia, with the Habanero ferry bringing wounded soldiers to port. The Lopez invasion gains attention as San Domingo and Pensacola dispatches note escalating Cuban resistance, uprisings, and American involvement.
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Badia Honda
Pho
Spee
Eosin
Tenbella Catholica
An. Brigleh
Bream Frigaie
Caledonia
Thase
Amoka
Lee Seard
Uis
Gretta
Taiea
Rodgers
Anil
Jos van
Dalia
Lopez
Pampero
New Orleans
Suirall
Sator Ny
Loyed
Béwyeen
Lavana
Nur
Bahia
Munda
Tg Habanero
Lns
Pensacola
Addi ‘Tional Information. . . . Gen. Lopez
Marsh
Haya
Geo. Lopes
Jou
Mavonn
Peaple
Fragmentary 19th Century Sea Tale Notes from Savannah to Cuba
A distorted excerpt recounts a sea voyage era with references to Bahia Honda and Key West, noting a letter from Savannah about a company of 100 men sailing for Cuba, and public excitement with illuminated city scenes and fireworks. It mentions Norfolk dated August 29 and delays due to prices after signaling by telegraph.
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Bahia Onda
Hsm
Bahia Honda
Savannah
Market and world news from a distant port
The report notes dull corn and steady pork prices with higher Bacon demand and firm beef while naval contracts are bid for September. It covers Liverpool’s Asia sailings, Rome and Naples tensions, Ireland’s Catholic Defense meeting, and Cuban news drawing attention in England amid unsettled crops and currency shifts.
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Isclower
Baltimore
Ohio
Fincr Eotts
Navy
Market notes and political blurbs from August day
Fragmentary diary style report cites Mulia Market dull as prices hold. bread and meat scarce, corn in demand at 43043 Ted, mentions James McDowell in Congress, President’s clibates, Lincolnsburg visit, wage notes, Dutch Bible price, and various political and local figures with scattered statistics and opinions.
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Mulia
Lespatelus
Cheuk
Anlee
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