A Friditful Narrative on a Mountain Pass
A fall 1846 stagecoach tale unfolds with a calm, intelligent elder man transformed by a terrifying precipice. A bold young Irishman recounts a voyage from Pittsburgh through a storm ridden ascent, a vivacious daughter, and a perilous ride that tests courage, fate, and a bond formed in danger.
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Pittsburgh
The
Ohio
Louisiana
France
Byron
Louise
Transler
Democratic Tactics Cited as Big Lie Strategy
A quoted remark alleges a political tactic of telling a large lie and denying it to mislead the public. The claim argues the approach aims to suppress truth telling about the group involved. The wording suggests a critique of deceptive messaging and its perceived impact on accountability.
Passenger dives after canvas roll as steamer capsizes
A passenger on a steamboat rolled overboard after a canvas roll fell from the craft. He dove in to retrieve it. A bystander quipped that the man was in for a duck and would likely recover the canvas, reflecting a perilous incident at sea.
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Gay
Alabama
Tuscaloosa
Opinion on caring for nop dren through seasons
The text argues that good care should be given to nop dren in all seasons, but suggests it is acceptable to let them slide in winter. It reflects a common belief favoring consistent attention, with a caveat for seasonal laxity.
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Doxsub
Arkansaw
Washington
Arkansas
Banger
Napoleon
Slanger
Stanger
Win
Helena
Bill
Red River
Cleaveland
Private editor's west recipe mocks whiskey ritual
A fragment claims to describe a private recipe attributed to a western editor. It details adding multiple pints of whisky, stirring with a spoon, and serving from high water to keep servants away, ending with flavoring to taste. The piece reads like satirical instruction rather than practical guidance.
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West
Slogan of Freedom Campaign Paper in Indianapolis
A new paper titled Slogan of Freedom debuts in Indianapolis Indiana. Published by the Rail-Maulers Association the Republican paper asserts strong support for the hub area and promises vigorous editing and good service.
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Indianapalis
Ind
Rail-Maulers” Association
Hints for Young Ladies from Hists to You de Lapres
Mrs George Washington Willys offers practical guidance for young women about appearances behavior and courtship. She cautions against vanity loud emotions and delaying actions, urging kindness modest politeness and clear consent to improve chances of marriage as the ultimate aim.
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de Lapres
George Washington Willys
Broadway
Oregon and California News From June Reports
From St Louis dated June 29: election returns show Shiel winning Jackson County for congress and the Democratic ticket sweeping the legislature. Logan 463, Shiel 830 in Jackson County. Telegraphs from Oregon two southern counties confirm results. News from San Blas describes British naval actions and smuggling efforts. San Francisco reports steady trade, firmer provisions, and rising demand for some goods. A Pony Express escort leaves Carson City to reinforce the route. Indians flee Pyramid Lake. volunteers to disband.
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St. Louis
Butterfield Overland Mail
Springfield
San Francisco
Visalia
Oregon
Jackson County
Shiel
Logan
Josephine County
Ewing
S. Blas
Mexico
San Blass
Carson City
Pony
Express
Salt Lake
Pyramid Lake
National committee members named for Breckinridge and Lane
Washington reports the Breckinridge and Lane national committee list with members from Oregon Maryland Kentucky Washington and others and notes President Pierce’s approval of the nomination and platform. It also mentions the expected winter filling of a Supreme Court vacancy. Washington June 29 outlines act provisions extending U S criminal and civil law to citizens abroad under treaty stipulations with China Japan Siam Turkey Persia Tripoli Morocco and Muscat and grants consuls full judicial powers with capital offenses for certain acts.
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Washington
Breckinridge and Lane National Committee
Isaac J. Stevens
Cregon
George W. ‘Hughes
Maryland
John W. Stevens
Kentucky
Wm. Flinn
James G. Barrett
Walter Lenox
George W. Riggs
Jeff. Davis
Missipyst
Chas. L. Florence
Pennsylvania
J. Thompson
New Jersey
Augustus Sehell
New York
A.B. Meek
Alabama
J. T. Bright
Indiana
Robert Jolson
Arkansas
Judge Kiune
Utah
Isaac Hall Wright
Springfield Armory
Breckinridge National Committee
Supreme Court
Congréss
United States
China
Japan
Siam
Turkey
Persia
Tripoli
Lunis
Morocco
Muscat
Paris Visit Draws Warm Reception in Baden and Messina Ties
Paris on June 16 reports the French Emperor’s reception at Baden by the Grand Duke and a cordial reception as he passed through the town. The text notes Messina’s Fourth.—The Secret Committee of Messina is in correspondence with Garibaldi.
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Paris
Baden
Messina
Garibaldi
Arrival of the Great Eastern at Sandy Hook light ship
The steamship Great Eastern entered the light ship at 7:30 am after leaving the Needles on the 17th. It carried thirty eight passengers and eight guests, including George Wilkes of Spirit of the Times, with speeds from 204 to 333 miles per day. The vessel faced foul bottom conditions and was expected to cross near an even keel while approaching Southampton.
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Japan
Sandy Hook
Nelson
Henry Steers
Twelfth Street
Captain Nelson
Matukta
Pacific Ocean
Eutaw
Nantucket
Jeddo
Garantee
Turpin
Philadelphia
Great Eastern
Needles
George Wilkes
Spirit of the Times
George's ‘Shoal
Joh. Vanduren
Washington
Admiral Murphy
Southampton
Cosgrove
Hastern
John (. Heenan
Steamship Anglo Saxon signals. Academy collapse aftermath
New York reports the steamship Anglo Saxon signals near Farther Point and a violent Brooklyn squall that toppled the Academy of Music roof. Six workers injured, six missing, with about 10 000 damage. Mozart Hall Democrats back a joint electoral ticket or Douglas for President.
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New York
Liverpool
Londonderry
Douglas
Brooklyn
Academy of Music
Davidige
Academy
Luther B. Wyman
John C. Simpson
Mr. Clevell
John Kennedy
Jeremiah Morrison
Chas. Bartow
Mozart Hall
Democratic General Committee
Democracy
United Democracy
Lightning Strikes Brighton House In Boston Gale
A June 30 report from Boston states a storm last night struck Jonathan B. Goodnough house in Brighton. G. Goodnough and his son were killed while Mrs. Goodnough was seriously injured. The gale uprooted trees and damaged chimneys and awnings. Several sailing boats were upset and multiple lives reportedly lost or endangered amid numerous narrow escapes.
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Boston
Jonathan B. Goodnough
Brighton
Democratic convention endorses Douglas and non intervention
Portland reports the Democratic convention passed strong resolutions endorsing Douglas and non intervention. After adjournment a large Douglas ratification meeting was held with addresses, while Breckinridge supporters plan no electoral ticket unity and seek explanations from electors.
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Philadelphia
Democratic Party of
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Douglas
Alderman McMullen
Breckinridge
Lane
Fitzpatrick
Enjamin
Messrs
Cushing
Burnett
Democratic State Committee
Portland
Independence Square
Reverdy Johnson
John Cochrane
Major Herron
Louisiana
Reading
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Pease Tots Advange
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Ce Aasb
OREO
Uae
National Intelligencer
Rome
Louisie
Joe
Ublic
Homer Journal
Ben Lewis
Miller
Bay City
Cairo
Col. S.S. Taylor
Jons J. Hanaray
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Assurted
Cairo Gazette
St. Louis Republican
St. Louis Democrat
Louisville Courier
Cincinnati Commercial
Missouri
Sturgis
Michigan Southern
B&f
Dieppe
Newfoundland
Egypt
Lincoln
Hamlin
Abe
Labanon
St-Clair County
Mound City
Pulaski
Pulaski, County
Woodland Home Association
Quinty
Woodland, Home
Mt. Sterling
Quincy
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Jacksonville
Tina Ehe
Heathate
J.R. Dayton
South
Bolt
Pacha
Democratic Party
America
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Vellow
Tourliex
Egg
Bax
Verpaxt
Mo Wegire
T . Po
Hutching
California
Virginia
Blue Ridge
Rochester
Pega Pert
Overland Mail
Chisago Jo Vurnalis
Calabria
Catania
Palermo
Florence
Baron Riscoscoli
Tuscany
Turin
Thouvenel
Count Cavour
Sardinia
Baron Breuner
Naples
Lexnox
Russia
Danubian
Grand Duke of
Leuchtenburg
Austria
Prussia
Cavour
Ganbaldi
Savoy
Genoa
Nice
Detroit
Abraham Lincoln
New York Express
Michigan
Springfeld
Ilinois
Institute
Ez_press
N. Y Tribune
Concord
N. H
Rumford Hall
State House Square
Stockbridge
Mass
Platner & Smith
Lee
Manchester
A. J. Richardson
Oldtown
Benj. Whipple
Kings Co
New Haven
Ei. L. Deforest
Metropolitan
New Haven Bank
Defoorest
Melbourne
Messrs. Maylor
Lord & Queerman
Wall Street
Doulas
Johnson
Lowe
O’eocle
Medford
Delaware
Stata Tana
New Orleans
Pocahontas
Vera Cruzs
Schoone Arrogant
Campeachy
Alacranes Reef
Kitty Simsot
Macao
Havana
Putz Intor Sable Bay
Columbus
Breckinridge and Lane
Wm. O'Neil
General Andrews
Dixon
Amboy
L. Sweat
J. V. Bestaca
Portsmouth
A. R. Smith
Gowanus
Granada
Oswego
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