Descent to Dead Sea and Jordan Fords Adventure
An Irish traveler recounts descending to the Dead Sea with pilgrims from Mar Saba, describing the salt water's harsh bite, the strange fords of the Jordan, and a comic mishap as he is drenched and exposed near bridal pilgrims while witnessing religious rites and relics being prepared in the sacred river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bahr Lutha
Moab
Jordan
Sodom
Paulo
Asia Minor
Dead Sea
Israel
John the Baptist
Mar Saba
Holy
Jerusalem
Endea
Pilgrin
Dublin University Magazine
Secession Debate and South Carolina’s Course Probed
Southern Recorder reports on South Carolina secession sentiment amid federal tensions. It notes widespread push toward secession as remedy, with only Col. Grayson speaking for non intercourse. Observers doubt Carolina can unite nearby states and warn revolution may follow if secession proceeds. Also mentions H N Harne accidentally shooting his son.
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South Carolina
Carolina
Charleston
Col. Grayson
Congress
Memminger
Mississippi
Alabama
Florida
Fonther
Southern Recorder
Returning Reason and Census Notes From The Register 1850
The Register discusses Josiah Quincy’s letter on the Fugitive Slave Bill as a test of Union versus secession, arguing for the Union while warning of consequences if the North refuses the bill. It then presents census data for Berkeley, Page, Hannis, Augusta, and surrounding Virginia counties, noting population and slave counts, growth, and moral considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Register
Josiah Quincy
Union
Congress
Virginia Reform Convention Adjourns to January First
The Virginia Reform Convention adjourns to the first Monday in January 1851. Western members push for political equality with the East, hoping equal power for equal numbers. Eastern allies may aid the West, and the adjournment could yield near equal representation. a broader policy may benefit the state. Also notes Indiana constitutional debate to curb free black emigration and a snowy Cumberland snowfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Richmond Enquirer
Indiana
Kentucky
Free States
President Fillmore and the Fugitive Slave Bill
The article endorses President Fillmore for using federal force to enforce the Fugitive Slave Law. It urges swift action against Northern resistance, calling for deployment of U.S. troops to quell rebellions and compel obedience. It insists force, not concessions, will persuade opponents to accept the Constitution and laws.
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Fillmore
North
Hum
U. States
Texas Boundary Bill Adoption Report
The Texas Boundary Bill, a compromise measure, has been submitted for public approval. Reports indicate an overwhelming adoption by the people with no counties voting against it. Supporters express satisfaction and urge end to dissent and complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Daguerreotypes and religious changes noted in Baltimore
Daguerreotypes by Mr Macomber offered at Selbys State room over Selbys store. He advertises superior portraits and invites calls at Methodist Episcopal Church South. Observes Baltimore Conference congregations growing, with new churches in Washington and Baltimore. Also notes San Francisco death list includes F Dannington, formerly of Kearneysville and Danningtons Depot. Vermont census suggests population decline in about half the towns since 1840.
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Daguerreotypes
Macomber
Selby
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Baltimore
Church North
Washington
San Pranguisco
F. Dannington
Kearneysville
Dannington
California
Vermont
John McDonougl
New Orleans
Dutra McDonoughs de
Alice
Jerry
Robliners
Nancy Bows
Mayne
Census of Jefferson County and other election notes
Census details from Jefferson County show Charlestown with 199 dwellings and 205 families, Harpers Ferry listing 257 dwellings and 270 families, and total county inhabitants around 15,459 with a 10 percent rise since 1840. The report also covers slave counts, real estate values, and comparisons to earlier census data, alongside broad election results from New York, Wisconsin, Vermont, Illinois, New Jersey, Michigan, and notes on fugitive slaves and local governance.
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Hanny
Battle County
Virginia
Elizabeth Goldizer
Augusta County
Jefferson County
United States
J. J. Miller
Charlestown
LSU Shepferd
Harpers-Fury
Canary
SBS Frrenogenes
Free Press
Jefferson Co
Congress
New York
Seymour
Hunt
Preston King
Senate
House
Durkee
Eastlin
Doty
Iwitchhove
Dodge
Vermont
Miner
Conores
Illinois
Chicago
R. J. Malony
Churchill Caffing
Malony
Washington Hant
Neto Jersey
New Jersey
Wiest
Cape May
Nethan
Suston
Mercer
Charles Skelton
Sussex
Wildrick
Somerset
George
L Brown
Fitch—Essex, &c
Redman M. Price
Fort
Lewis Cass
Inez
Wasuixoron County
Hagerstown
Washington County
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The
H. N. Harne
the Register
Shepherdstown, Jefferson County
Rockingham
Berkeley
Evers
Berkeley County
Pace County
Rockingham Register
Page County
Virginia Reform Convention
Cumberland
N. ¥. Herald
Snse
Cazennva
Ukat
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Beaver Island
Lake Michigan
Adams
James Strang
Strang
Ventiles
P. S. Strang
Mackinac
Messace
Paixcirie Curaoxer
Tallequah
Kingwood
Repert B
Board of Public Works of Virginia
Blue Ridge
Rockfish Gap
Virginian
Randalph
Roanoke
ICA
Unis
Fia
Staunton
Luther R. Spilman
Piedmont Whig
Waemneroxn
Willingtom City
Hensa von Tuat
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