Daring rescue on the Atlantic and a South Carolina marriage
A dramatic shipboard rescue unfolds as Arthur Burton saves Miss Emily Greyson from a raging sea near the coast of South Carolina. The couple marry a year later, celebrated as Yankee gallantry uniting a Southern belle and hero. In New York, a barroom brawl at the Garlin House ends with arrests for assaults on Archibald Reynolds and others, amid fallout from the Astor Place riot era.
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South Carolina
Oaklands
Artur Burton
Emily
Groyeon
M.C
South
Circes
Charleston
Charles Handulon
Randolph Tod
Edwin Forrest
Archibald C. Reynolds
City
Adrick
A. M. Smith
Isaiah Rynders
Thomas Burns
Mike Murray
Justice Lathrop
Astor Place
Condition of Mexico Debt Figures by Signor Arangoiz
Mexican Minister of Finance Signor Arangoiz places the total public debt, foreign and domestic, at 148 million plus unpaid interest, amid remarks on rapid growth over five years. The discussion cites estimates from 1843 and 1846 projecting far lower totals, suggesting war costs and possible mismanagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signor Arangoiz
Pinance
Brantz Mayer
Waddy Thompson
Great Fire in Manch Chunk Parapetrasa July 17
Fire swept through Manch Chunk on a Sunday morning destroying the business district including the Court House Out Buildings and Jail. Loss estimated at one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. A fireman fell from a car and died instantly.
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Manch Chunk
Hich
Pittabergh
Portage County meeting and local notices in Ravenna 1849
The Portage County Democratic Central Executive Committee is called to meet at the Grand Jury Room in Ravenna on Saturday August 4 at o'clock P M for business. Also notes on a juvenile singing school in Seelock and regional wheat crop reports with rust and fly damage. Telegraph work on Cleveland to Pittsburgh line and cholera trends show declines with deaths in New Orleans Cincinnati St Louis New York and Philadelphia.
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Portage County
Democratic Central
Grand Jury Room
Ravenna
Busin E. Spalding
S. Shawnee
Sec
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Union
New Orleans
Cincinnati
St. Louis
New York
Philadelphia
Cholera in Columbus and political debates 1844
The Statesman notes Samuel Preston's cholera death on the 17th and reports no new cases but a decline in deaths overall. It also records Gen. BE Gale’s cholera death in Columbus, cites his former offices, and recalls past appointments. A Cleveland convention discusses Ordinance of 1787 and Taylor’s political stance, with Whig misgivings about veto pledges and party affiliation.
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Columbus
Samuel Preston
BE. Gale
Gen. G
Shannon
Taylor
Cleveland
Austin Willey
Maine
Cleveland Herald
Air Union
Allison Jeter
Allison
Gen. Taylor
South
Wnh
Tennessee
Georgia
Albany Daily Messenger
Magnum
North Carcelina
Summons
Houson
Cat
Joseph Susmoun
Whsson
Fuller
Mearbery
Loingville
Whig Principles and Policy in the Philadelphia Era
The article argues the Whig party abandoned core principles at the Philadelphia convention and during the campaign for Zachary Taylor. It claims the party is now silent on old policies, seeks power through proscriptions, and aims to restore measures like the protective tariff and independent treasury. It warns Democrats to prepare for a sustained defense of time‑honored Whig ideals.
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North
Zachary Taylor
Philadelphia
Taylor
Bsocrat
Wboluh
Connecticut
Virginia
Disunion and Whig turmoil in New York politics
A lengthy critique notes factional strife within the New York Whigs, opposition to Seward and Weed, and calls for a new Albany Whig paper. It discusses internal rivalries, the influence of a political Junto, and mixed reactions to Taylor era leadership, with references to Old Whitey and party discontent across the Empire State.
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Democratic Party
Empire State
New York Mirror
New York
Albany
Junto
Tyrranod
Kishye
Seward
Pan
Weed
Wodl
Taylor
Tmrd
Banking Crisis and Political Turmoil Across Ohio 1836 to 1840
The Ohio banking system faces critical strains from 1836 to 1840 with bank circulation peaking near 9.69 million in 1836 and falling to about 2.23 million by 1840. Despite a rise to 56 banks, liberal notes push inflation, while specie reserves shrink and foreign markets warn of growing credit risk. The piece links banking expansion to political scandal, Whig leverage, and potential policy upheaval, framing a broader public finance crisis and calls for accountability.
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Ohio
Hant
Merchant's Magazine
Thia
Iself
Michigan
Illinois
Illinois, Or Towa
Lilogis
Challivo
New Orleans
Aluwa
Calhoun Replies to Benton in Charleston Courier
The Charleston Courier prints seven columns of Mr. Calhouns reply to Mr Benton. He denounces Benton as unworthy of notice, defends the Southern cause, and accuses Benton of aiding abolitionists. Calhoun denies disunion, claims support for compromise, and disputes Missouri Compromise origins and Monroe cabinet actions. The reply attacks Bentons address with a bitter tone and argues about slavery in Texas. The piece notes related items on diplomatic flags in Rome and Augusta mills dividends, with a brief jab about Gen Taylor and party schemes.
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Calhoun
Benton
Charleston Courier
Beutun
Beutus
Clay
Monroe
Territoria
Texas
South
Plain Dealer
Rome
Augusta (Gn) Bmuthearring Company
Suaum. J
Montreal and Atlantic News Summary from July reports
Reports from Montreal indicate serious clashes between Catholics and Ormagenon in upper Canada with six killed at St Catharines and nine looted in Hamilton. Montreal cholera deaths rose to 45 Saturday amid weather changes. The Princeton arrived from Naples after a June 7 departure, while Austrians held Florence and Leghorn with Despro commanding Florentine troops. A warehouse fire in Chicago destroyed wheat and merchandize. insurance expected to cover losses. A Hudson-based fatality occurred as a man by Hertzell was killed while cutting saplings for commencement day preparations.
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Montreal
Ormagenon
Upper Canada
St. Catharijves
Hamilton
Pmepla
Quebec
Pitts
Post
Plorence
Leghorn
Rudzky
Engli
Rio
Fie
Carcaco
Gisns & Co
Messrs, Nexceyid& Lawnexews
Chicago
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Hi Osey
Foreign News Telegrams Describe Hungarian Advances and Cholera Toll
Telegraphic dispatches from Yona dated July 16 report Hungarian gains against Austrian forces and shifting Imperial positions after a three day engagement. Cholera interments rise with 43 cases and 28 deaths. several fam ily poisonings in Cincinnati and Houston amid outbreaks. The Barque Corkey Bartley sank after a collision 700 miles west of Cape Clear. 42 survivors, Europa unharmed. £352 subscription raised by Europa passengers.
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Yona
New York Courier
Hungary
Ines
Armgarians
Croweud
Wang
Imperial Positi
Peng
Ted Limperigligg
Llungarinea
Gamage
Imperialiae Corp
Ste Agsirian
Baynan mm
Buschorkang
Thak
Man
LexsTantino
Russia
Calidania
Cape Litch
N. B
Peasengers
Europa
Bartley
New York
New Weapon Described In Austrian Bombardment
The report details a new war instrument used by Austrian forces in clashes with bombardiers. Three fiery missiles per division are directed by a tube with a fiery core that erupts below, frightening horses more than shells. The weapon’s origin and effects are described amid broader wartime and political commentary from period sources.
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Austria
Attacn
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Johnson
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Stme
Tha
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Cholera
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Southeron
Hamilton Clemen
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Toly M
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