Mob Attacks Swedish Colony in Illinois Amid Violence
A mob led by John Root targets a Swedish colony in Henry County Illinois harming residents. They burn hay, wreck church buildings, and force inhabitants from homes while the colony seeks safety in St Louis. The incident echoes nonresistance beliefs among the settlers who offered no resistance.
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IlLinois
Hensry
Ilinoigy
Cambridge
Rock River
Jihin Root
Char
Louisa Johnson
Aho
Root
Gavengi
Little Hill
Cheaneb
St. Louis
Lost and hunted: the missing Jeffersonian Federalist
A polemical notice offers a five dollar reward for information locating the elusive President of the United States who disappeared after March 1809. The item weaves speculation that he may roam north or south, disguising himself, with reference to abolitionists and political figures. It also mentions a related claim about a Southern Taylor man and notes fashion commentary from Peterson’s Morainal on spring dress fabrics. The obituary section discusses Mr Calhoun’s funeral details and Charleston ceremonies.
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United States
Maree
California
Benton
Hale
Smith
Seward
Old Whitey
John Adams
Mr. van Buren
Mason and Dixon
Peterson
Keow's Courier Subscribers Listed in May 4 1950 View
A fragmented notice lists subscribers from multiple towns including West Onion Enya Uallies Bay and Twelve Mile. Names are partially readable and pertain to subscription renewals for the Keows Courier. The snippet shows local readers and addresses amid damaged OCR.
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Cornien
Hachelor
Mivennes
Blekoneville
Preacher Me McWhorren to Speak on First Sabbath in May
Religious notice declares Reverend Me McWhorren will deliver a sermon at the village on the first Sabbath in May, inviting local residents to attend.
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Me. McWhorren
Bridge plans and county meeting in Hilldale
The Board of Commissioners convenes in Hilldale next Monday to discuss road matters, including a proposed new bridge over the Keowee River near the village. Two bridge plans are on file for inspection, with preference shown for the Ap lin design for cost, strength, durability, and suitability.
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General Road of Commissioners
Onds
Hidplise
Keowee
Thin Village
Plana
Plans Placed On Display By Hari son And Wynne
Plans submitted match those advertised earlier by Messrs Hari son and Wynne. We regret the proprietors did not provide an estimate of the probable cost per soul. Persons interested are invited to call and examine for themselves.
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John
Calhoun
Georgetown C. 1
BR. F. W. Alston
Messrs
Harison
Wynne
Rencontre leads to death in Sumterville incident
A digent and fatal confrontation occurred at the Latter place between R. AM Dyson of Sumterville and . D. Gayle of Marendan. Dyson surrendered to authorities after the altercation, which resulted in Gayle's death. The notice mentions a change in the paper's publication location and style, and promises new literary offerings.
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Azurim
Athens
Charleston
Walker d& Richards
Debates Over California Admission and Slavery Tension
The House debated California's statehood amid disputes over slavery in new territories. Speakers from Kentucky, Vermont, and other states argued about the 1793 law, state sovereignty, and how to settle the broader sectional conflict. There was call to admit California with broader territorial questions unresolved and references to constitutional principles and past Supreme Court decisions.
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Whentxorow
Mrnday Lnst
California
Utah
New Mexico
Texas
Hayes
District of Columbia
Maryland
Mr. Benton
Galitmore
Morcheid
Heresay
Meade
New York
Edmonds
van Dyke
Morehead
Cincinnati
Supreme Court
New Amexico
Peck
Vermont
Mexico
Gringthore Territorial Government
Iso Wr
Areca Iat
Ogtalate
Wilmot
Senate Resolution on Gold Coinage and House Proceedings
The Senate adopted the 24th resolution of inquiry on gold coinage finance and adjourned after executive session. In the House, debates included the Grand Lodge Odd Fellows reference, committee reports, and a bill on seventh unit service and public printing. Thursday covered public printing concerns while the Senate again met privately and adjourned. Mr. Stanley urged an inquiry into alleged defili tions under the last administration, as Grinswell and Blanton debated expedition and Franklin.
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Senate
United States
Clouse of Representatives
Inc
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Th Howes
Stanley
Moneideras
Grinswell
John Franklin
Howe
Blanton
House debates census bill amid naval mission to Me Grinnell
The House formed a committee of the Whole on the state of the Union to consider the bill providing for taking the census. The discussion touched on a proposed mission into the navy of the Wissels to Me Grinnell and the costs of the expedition, which met with little favor before the committee adjourned without a decision.
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Te Wissels
Grinnell
Eastern letter warns on Northern encroachment after Calhoun death
A Philadelphia exchange reprints a private letter from a Northern observer predicting Southern resistance in Congress and warning that Northern rights will advance, even as Calhoun’s death unsettles the nation. The piece notes Power’s statue of Eye for Preston of South Carolina was lost at sea, a calamity to artist and patron Col. John S. Trem...
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Thiesity
Congress
Calhoun
South
Sura
Calfear
Tribune
Power
Eye
Afr
Preston
South Carolina
Philadelphia
Soell
John 8. Treston
Lcolundia Telegraph
Fire consumes block in Savannah and rail news from Wilmington
A Thursday fire in Savannah destroyed the block bounded by Congress Broughton Jefferson and Montgomery streets, mainly woollen buildings. Rail news notes Wilmington and Rubleh railroad financing, Congress extends payment time, and widespread commentary on republican governance and international events.
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Corgress, Broughton, Jefferson and
Montgomery Streets
Jose
Wilmington and Rubleh Railroad Company
House of Congress
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