A Drift Log Rescue on the Mississippi River
An old river narrative recounts a flatboat voyage on the Missouri to the Mississippi. The narrator describes fighting a drifting log jam, severing a snag, and surviving a perilous drift past bends and islets until a Kentuckian steamer tows him to safety near three a.m. The account highlights river navigation hazards and a dramatic near-disaster turned rescue.
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Midi
Martin
Maria
de Bend
Riber
Ilin
Uae
Sud Tyas
Resolution of Wisconsin Whig Convention at Madison
The Wisconsin Whig State Convention at Madison on September 4 passes resolutions endorsing a platform of retrenchment and opposition to federal tyranny, pledging support for constitutional slavery provisions while reserving the right to modify any law. It also attacks the Democratic majority, urges economic restraint, and champions a self independent state policy.
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Madison
Whig Party
Congress
Eacgurate Mechanicat
Trrasutaelori Fanferpeiae
Uietel Y
Pau
Tle
Wisconsin
Evila Whick
Constitutional
The Warminoth Tree legend reaches Stockton exhibit
A San Peaneives correspondent recounts the famed Big Tree of Warminoth, its destruction, and a planned display in Stockton before shipment to the Atlantic States. The account notes the tree’s massive dimensions, bark features, and a curious log section shown as evidence, alongside memory of related bee swarms and historical echoes.
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San
Stockton
Atlantic States
Coe
Seehons
Epling
Prolonged Sleep and Odd Wakefulness in Western New York
A troubled notice from Camelius Vroman of Western New York describes a man aged in his seventies who has slept since 1848 with rare awakenings. He remains in a trance-like state, feeding only occasionally and showing signs of physical weakness. A lengthy account details attempts to wake him, his unusual thirst, and the social impact in Genesee and Erie counties. Nearby observers report similar curiosities about his habits, health, and possible permanent slumber if unchanged.
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Camelius Vroman
New York
Veolan
Vroman
Sehoharie County
Yin
Ordaug
Genesee County
Bowen Mers Ghkeluten
Thonet
Jain Faen
Nopmrchemaes
Bens
Mos Nana
Vet Vroiian
Cole
Fanny Fern
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Tivasdat Moaniag
Ruenodyne
A. Bird
Wnd
Ecpie
Mecrin
Supreme Court
Lanois
Heerlen
Einiurinearene
Busipudd
Wlicomud Beer
Shade
Hain
Titan
Cheps Sofakght
Faroket
Haan
Dyer
Yong
Ford
Fault
Anu
Givat Reve Lowne
Yueal
Pati
Lenawee Co Bays
Hia
Burma
Edgar
Aome
Ametics
Tadr
Poling
Alec
Freon
Putnam’s Mugasivg
Missouri
Ente Jutear
Landiny
Nalun
Minnie Coton
Eddy Smith
raJoak
Miwon
Alout
Eyiare
Stanemons
Anako
Cheethly
Tahoe
Hest
Furmer
Johnny Gheeha
Lebuutt
Mississippi
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Pratt
Anil
Paull
Jess
Che
Rome
Hong
Rees
Cain
Craw
Ste
Avegro
Wileslaw
George Poe
Chicago
Fond de Las Herald
Godage Sasith
Atlanta
Andy
Banke
George
Ryucat
Severn
George Siaith
iTouse
Fiom
Smith & Webster
Unaday
Lake Rt
Wisconsin Marine and Fire Insurance Company
Silwaoken
Webster
Luwerta
Scotland
Wiscounit
Mario and Biva Lasinanee
Smush
Astauha
Michigan
Gvorre Smith
Ma Smith
Wannihia
Parker
Hemel
Manotes Katt
Beas
Pialie
Italy
Pany
America
Tayal
Das
Webb
Tesraed Eriona
Bordon
Shearte Locke
New Orleans
Mr. Vrennan
Cincinnati
Sumerset
Ohio
Somerset
Welch
Walene
Edule
Zanopetla
Lancaster Company
Pamenel
Savannah News
Ulayordaat Wankle
Lama Aveas
Ws Whale
St. Mary's Bay
Macau
Niagara
KV Wilson
Dhy
Piper & Hrother
Canada
Wilson
Norsy
Persnae
Odesolnio Mel
Sears
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