New Science Pokes Fun at Medicine in Fringe Journal
A Missouri politician describes a curious new science from Buckman’s Journal of Man. The piece recounts tests on a consumptive young woman using capsicum, Beech’s powders, and other substances to provoke pulses, sleep, hunger, and autographs. It then cites ancient Egyptian paintings and biblical figures preserved in time, claiming remarkable preservation of pigments and features across centuries.
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Mest
Missouri
Buclanan
Journal of Man
Cincinnati
Beech
Egypt
Solomon 13
Judea
Moses
Nice
Red Sea
Thie
Anecdote of Chalmers and the Iron Church Sermon
A Glasgow skeptic joined a crowded Tron church to hear Dr Chalmers preach on the text I am not mad but speak the words of truth. The sermon swayed Professor Young and converted the skeptic to faith, showing the preacher’s power over philosophy and belief.
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Glasgow
Tron
Chalmers
Festus
Young
Dr. Chalmers
Peter
Diplomatic Reception Highlights Russian Bodisco and European Envoys
President Millard Fillmore hosted a noon reception for foreign ministers and their staffs. Bodisco of Russia led elegant attire with a French address, while ministers from Britain France Spain Portugal Denmark Brazil Chile Belgium Austria Prussia Sweden Netherlands and other nations attended. Notables included Sir Henry Bulwer and M. Steen de Bille as dress and presence drew attention. The event concluded after two o'clock with additional callers.
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Bodisco
Russia
Fillmore
General Scott
Webster
Gov. Corwin
Hall
Com. Warrington
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
Pelham
England
M. Steen de Bille
Don Manuel Carvallo
Extraordinairy
Legation
Don Praneisen S. Astaburnaga
Sergio Y. da Macedo
Hurseman
Newport
Don Luis de la Rosas
M. Hiusin
M. Edward de Stoeckle
M. Bodisev
V. FL Express
Union Mass Meeting by the Tenth Legion Enthusiasts
The Union Mass Meeting held Saturday drew clear crowds to Main Street banners and soul music by the New Market Band. About nineteen to twenty thousand freemen gathered emphasizing devotion to free institutions and the Union, with harmonious preamble and resolutions led by chairman Mr. Salyards.
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Tenth Legion
Salyards
Newmarket Hails Tenth Legion Gathering
The Newmarket Democrat reports a proud assembly of the Tenth Legion with Hoa Samuels and Samuel C Williams addressing the crowd in eloquent terms. The meeting honors the Union and views the event as a memorable local tribute to national unity.
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Tenth Legion
Hoa
Samuels
Samuel C. Williams
Tenth
Newmarket Democrat
Funeral honors for late President Gen Tayior in Charlestown
The procession and ceremonies in Charlestown honored the late President Gen Zacuany Tayior. Large attendance from strangers and various orders witnessed a solemn day with bells tolling and cannon fire. The program included a march to the Presbyterian Church, a laudatory oration by Samuel J. Moore Ey, choir hymns, a national ode, and a benediction.
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Zacuany Tayior
Charlestown
John W. Rowan
Samuel W. Lackland
John ‘I’. Gibson
Martinsburg
G. W. Sappington
Andrew Kennedy
George Murphy
Maj
Briscoe
Geo. B. Beall
Capt
Jno
Moler
Thomas West
Hite Willis
J. C. Wiltshire
Gerard Moore
Abraham Snyder
Presbyterian Church
Smith
Moore
W. B. Darton
Immine J
Court House
Lord Mahon's England History Volumes Announced
Murray in London declares the fifth and sixth volumes of Lord Mahon's History of England will cover 1763 to 1780 with new sources. Publishers expect a golden harvest if the work pleases readers. A forthcoming volume on Slavery and the Slave Trade is promised by William Gore Quiely once attached to the British Legation at Washington. A correspondent recalls Quiely in Paris discussing color prejudices with regret and argument.
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Murray
London
Lord Mahon
England
William Gore Quiely
Washington
Paris
Reliability of Law and Order in Virginia Advertised
The Register notes concerns about Northern readers while emphasizing self-reliance and law enforcement. It identifies Mr William Thomson as Virginia’s authorized agent in Baltimore for subscriptions, advertisements, and payments.
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William Thomson
Cooper
Virainia
Baltimore
Calvert Ats
Convention Election Candidates for Jefferson Berkeley Clarke
Fourth Thursday in August as the convention election date lists candidates for District of Jefferson Berkeley and Clarke Counties on a white basis and mixed basis including Henry Berry Jas Castleman William Lucas Andrew Hunter George B Beall Chas J Faulkner Cyrus McCormick Dennis Murphy John A Thompson Herm B Turner John F Smith RH Butcher Brayton Davenport Henry S Byers and others.
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Jefferson
Berkeley and
Clarke Counties
Flenry Berry
Jas, Castleman
William Lucas
IFC
Iworthington
Andrew Hunter
Geo. B Beall
Chas. J. Faulkner
Prov
McCormick
Dennis Murphy
F Hidmund Pendleton
John A Thompson
Him. B. Turner
John F. Smith
Cyrus McCormick
RH. Butcher
Brayton Davenport
Henry
Byers
Public Cholera Rumor Denied in Town
Authorities deny rumors that cholera has appeared in the locality. The statement asserts there is no truth to the report and warns residents against spreading unfounded fears.
The Culpeper Outrage Sparks Northern Press Debate
A Virginia editorial condemns the Culpeper County outrage while criticizing Northern newspapers for dwelling on tone over crime. It recalls earlier riots and religious clashes, contrasts with calls for law and order, and warns against inflaming sectional tensions amid a Texas boundary bill vote and Senate roll.
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Culpeper
Virginia
Commonwealth
New York
Massachusetts
Charlestown
America
Faneuil Mall
Wesyan Faneuil
Washington
Fim
Frederick Douglass
South
Jeanning
Maryland
Universal suffrage and the mixed basis clash in Virginia stance
The author argues for universal suffrage with age and residency limits but rejects the mixed basis of representation that weights property. They condemn candidates who support both positions as inconsistent and anti republican, urging Virginia to abandon aristocratic English precedents and defend equal political power. The piece notes postscript support by Saturday speakers.
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Viginia
England
Graham's Magazine September Issue Promises Rich Engravings
The September number of Graham's Magazine maintains its high reputation with superior engravings and the writings of leading authors. The monthly showcases attractive productions and solid literary content for the era.
Reform Discussion on Saturday Leaders Debate on White Basis
A public notice describes Saturday discussion where candidates Butcher Thompson Swish Sunter Worthington Faulkner Berry spoke on the White Basis of Representation with broad attendance. The Bass question dominated talks as voters prepare for the election day, with courteous discourse and an audience left educated and satisfied.
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Messrs
Butcher
Thompson
Swish
Sunter
Worthington
Faulkner
Berry
Bass
Cabinet Picks Complete Interior and War Departments
President Fillmore completes his cabinet with Mr. Kennan of Pennsylvania named Secretary of the Interior and Mr. Conrad of Louisiana appointed War Department head.
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Beeen
Mr Kennan
Pennsylvania
Interior
Conrad
Leuwisiana
War Department
Canal navigation advances toward Alexandria progress
The canal was opened Saturday night and will be navigable in a few days from Dam No. 6 to Alexandria. новости report Countess of Alcoy and Count Mirasol visiting Washington, with talk of a national vessel, while Havana letters discuss easing tensions between rival communities.
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Countess of
Alcoy
Havana
Georgia
United States
Mirasol
Washington
Tribune
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