Ryan Clay and Jeffrey compare in the era of the Compromise
A long speech compares Henry Clay and Daniel Jeffrey as powerful, independent voices in the Senate debate on the Compromise Bill. The piece praises Jeffery as fearless and impartial, notes Clay’s stamina amid political trials, and questions Virginian senators’ alignment with public opinion versus the compromise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menry Chay
Gloy
Francis
Edinburg Review
Heeamedudge
Scottish Court of Sessions
Jeffrey
Henry Cray
Clay
Senate
Oxford
Human Sacrifices in India Khonds of Bengal Described
An article describes the Khonds, a Bengal tribe near Goomsar, who worship the earth goddess and believe she requires human flesh. Victims are said to be purchased or abducted from poorer Hindoo communities, often children are kept for ritual purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Goomsar
Bengal
Virginia gold mine shows strong seven week yield
Mr. Williams, manager of the Ul Pepper gold mine on the Rapid Ann near Fredericksburg, reports seven weeks of operation with twelve stamp heads and two Chilean mills. Twenty four men, mostly Black, incurred $150 weekly outlay, producing 3400 dwts of gold valued at about $3300, yielding over three dollars per current dollar spent. The mine leverages broad vein and water power, with prospects argued as superior to California and worthy of investment on this side of the Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geld Mining
Virginia
Williams
California
Lake Superior
Mississippi
Reform Convention Candidate Urges White Basis Representation
A Jefferson Berkeley and Clarke voter appeals for support as a Reform Convention candidate. He argues for representation on a white basis, condemns minority control of power, taxes, and civil liberties, and insists the majority should govern in the state. He frames the issue as preserving popular government and safeguarding the rights of the free white population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke
Mob Attacks Colored Man's Wife in Village
The Rochester American reports a mob led by a town resident dragged the wife of a Black man from her home, assaulted her, and threatened to drive her from town. Authorities allegedly did not intervene, with the mob proclaiming the woman was temperate, while the leader is described as intemperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erty
O .Wen
Justice
Jaob
Rochester American
Agency Listed For Subscriptions And Ads
The Register notes Mr. William Thomson of the southeast corner of Baltimore and Calvert streets in Baltimore Maryland as its authorized agent to receive subscriptions and advertisements and to receipt for all payments for the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thomson
S. E. Corner of
Baltimore and
Calvert Sts
Baltimore, Md
Abolitionism in Ohio and Hypocrisy Critics
A memorial from Hamilton County citizens asks the Constitutional Convention to remove all persons of mixed or Negro blood from Ohio. The article denounces abolitionists as hypocrites, accusing them of professed freedom while pursuing removalist aims and questioning their moral leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton County
Ohio
Mason & Dixon
Abolitionism and colonization among southerners
The text condemns abolitionists who advocate removing enslaved people from the country and labels abolitionism and colonization as opposing terms with little affinity. It expresses contempt for those who would sacrifice enslaved lives in the South to further their aims, arguing against any friendship with such aims.
Valley Representation Debate on White Basis of Representation
In addresses to voters of the District Messrs Worthington and Pendleton clash on who would lose a Legislature seat under the White Basis of Representation Jefferson in Worthingtons view Berkeley in Pendleton's, while Raleigh T Daniels address argues the Valley would retain its seats and lose three under population and revenue Basis. A table from Daniels shows apportionment among four districts based on white population and taxation to illustrate political power surrender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Worthington
Pendleton
Worthington
Jefferson
Berkeley
Raleigh T’. Daniel
Richmond
Watering Canal delayed again with four postponements
The water in the Canal has been postponed to August 15 after earlier dates July 1 and August 1, with a further potential move to September. The public, inconvenienced by the delays, calls for certainty and orderly progress. The company has organized officers including President Edward C. Marshall and directors J. W. Yoster Alfred Ree ster C H Hunton Wm H Fowle and Wm H Irwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D C. Marshall
J. W. Yoster
Alfred Reester
C. H. Hunton
Wm. H. Fowle
Wm. H. Irwin
Master Spirit in the Great Intellectal Hate
The piece lauds Old Harry of the West for his long service and vigor, likening him to Richard Cour de Leon and praising Cass for recognizing his value. It calls on legislators to heed Washington’s warnings against sectional jealousy to preserve Liberty and Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
West
Richard Cour de Leon
Cass
Republic
Washington
Wreck of the brig Elizabeth near Fire Island yields recovered property
Reports from a New York Ledger correspondent describe the Essex Elizabeth wreck off Fire Island, with multiple victims and recovered belongings including a dress believed tied to the Countess Ossoli. Jewelry may be missing, and authorities hold recovered items for return to rightful guardians. Some clothing from the Marchioness and her child was recovered, alongside a child’s marble bust, with officers in possession. The sea continues to surge over the vessel, and rescue chances are minimal. Separately, the Petersburg Intelligencer criticizes Judge Tucker's disunion speech, noting Virginia's strong repudiation and suggesting disunion has little appeal in the Old Dominion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caecerne
Dpfortuna
Ezabeth
Firs Island
N.Y
The
Ledger
Ossoli
Marchioness
Horace Summer
el Xse
Kidle
Calhona
Petersburg Intelligencer
Tucker
Virginia
Nashville
Barnwell ‘Court House
South Carolina
Prof Webster's Case Exposes Falsity of Confession
A medical student reports hearing noises from the stairs during the murder period and claims Parkman’s body was moved to Webster's lower lab. An examination of Webster's upper lab sink suggests it could not have accommodated dismemberment, and the hand hose mentioned in his letter is questioned as to its use.
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Olagens
Virginie
Jefferson, Berkeley and
the Register
Shepherdstown, Jefferson County
Clarke Counties
Henry Berry
Jas. Castleman
William Lucas
WC Worthington
Andrew Hunter
Geo. B Beall
Chas. J. Faulkner
Prov. McCormick
Dennis Murphy
Edmund Pendleton
John A Thompson
Wm. F. Turner
John F. Smith
R. H. Butcher
Cyrus McCormick
Braxton Davenport
Henry S. Byers
the Valley
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
the Manasses’ Gap R. R. Company
Poe
Genoa
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