New West science psychometry claims feats with medicines and autographs
A Missouri physician cites experiments in psychometry from Buchannan’s Journal of Man claiming objects and medicines can be perceived through touch. The report describes sensitive reactions in a consumptive young woman and mentions preserved ancient paintings and Egyptian tomb portraits as proof of uncanny perception.
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Missouri
Buchanan
Journal of Man
Cincinnati
Chalmers Converts skeptic in Glasgow sermon
An eminent Glasgow figure skeptical of religion attends Dr. Chalmers sermon after a friend's urging. The text I am not mad but speak the words of truth and soberness leads to a conversion, with the skeptic becoming a devout believer and regular churchgoer. Professor Young of the University is mentioned as a contemporary.
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Chalmers
Glasgow
Tron
Festus
Dr. Chalmers
Young
Diplomatic Reception Described From Washington Blue Room
The President hosted the diplomatic corps at noon with Russian envoy Bodisco delivering an address in French and Mr. Fillmore replying. Ministers from Britain, France, Spain and others arrived in elaborate dress as General Scott, Mr. Webster, and officials welcomed them. Sir Henry Lytton Bulwer stood out for his poise, while Danish, Danish charge d affaires Steen de Bille, and several envoys from Spain, Portugal, and other nations displayed superb regalia.
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Russia
Fillmore
General Scott
Webster
Gov. Corwin
Hall. Com. Warrington
Campbell
Great Britain
France
Spain
Portugal
Denmark
Brazil
Chile
Belgium
Austria
Prussia
Sweden
Netherlands
German Empire
Two Sicilies
Sardinia
Argentine Confederation
Mexico
New Granada
Nicaragua
Sir Henry Lytton Bulwer
England
M. Steen de Bille
Don Manuel Carvallo
Chea Er Seave News
Meeting of the Tenth Legion In Newmarket Honors the Union
The Newmarket Democrat reports a gathering of the bone and sinew of the Tenth Legion addressed by Hon. E. B. Samuels and Samuel C. Williams. It celebrated a loyal tribute to the Union, seen as an animating sight for the locality and its people.
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Tenth Legion
B. Samuels
Samuel C. Williams
Tenth
Newmarket
Democrat
Funeral honors for Gen Zachary Taylor in Charlestown
The town observed a large procession and funeral service for the late President Gen Zachary Taylor. The event featured a detailed parade order, honorary pallbearers, marching bands, and a national mood of reverence. A related Convention discussion favored extended suffrage with the mixed basis debate provoking strong political discourse.
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Zachary Taylor
Charlestown
John W. Rowan
Samuel W. Lackland
John ‘T’. Gibson
Local notice on law and order in Virginia era reflects dialect
The 1830 report from Shepherdstown discusses self reliance in enforcing law and order amid tensions with Northern regions. It emphasizes Virginia’s strength to govern itself and mentions receivers and subscribers for local advertisements and payments as part of the community’s functioning.
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Culpeper
Virginia
Commonwealth
New York
Williamee
S. E
Baltimore
Calvert Ats
Convention Election Candidates Listed for Jefferson Berkeley Clarke
The notice outlines the convention election set for the fourth Thursday in August the 22nd day. Candidates from District of Jefferson Berkeley and Clarke Counties include White Basis Mixed Basis Henry Berry Jas Castleman Willian 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 Cyrus McCormick R H Butcher Braxton Davenport Henry S Byers.
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Butcher
Thompson
Smith
Hunter
Worthington
Faulkner
Berry
Jefferson
Berkeley
Clarke Counties
Flenry Berry
Jas. Castleman
Willian 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
Cyrus McCormick
R. H. Butcher
Braxton Davenport
Henry S. Byers
Public cholera rumor denied in local town
The paper notes neighboring towns claimed cholera appeared locally but states there is no truth to the report and contradits the rumor.
Canal traffic to open from Dam No 6 to Alexandria
Havana dispatch notes water released into the canal on Saturday night and navigation expected within days from Dam No 6 toward Alexandria. It also mentions Countess of Alcoy and Count Mirasol visiting Washington for state affairs and possible use of a national vessel, with remarks on improving relations between communities.
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Alexandria
Cunan
Countess of
Alcoy
Havana
Georgia
United States
Mirasol
Washington
Tribune
Baltimoreans in Cape May Row With Colored Waiters
At the Atlantic Hotel a waiter insulted a Baltimorean during a ball and was knocked down. About one hundred servants rushed to assist, and Baltimoreans supported their townsman. Many bruised heads and faces were reported on both sides, though the Baltimore group appeared to be routed.
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Philadelphia
Cape May
Atlantic Hotel
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