Arrival of the Hala at New York and global notes
Telegraphed from New York Sept 11 1862 aboard the Hala reports her expected arrival in Bali tomorrow and notes Louis Philippe's August 26 death at Claremont attended by the Queen and royal family. The piece also mentions the Peace Congress in Frankfort, Rome conspiracies, and abolitionist scenes in Boston with a master’s enslaved son Jim resisting freedom offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Louis Li
Sassinae
Seanser Asia
Aviats
Bali
Hatifax
France
Louis Phillippe
Clare
Ife
Claremont
Rome
Baring
U. S
Drought Drives Cattle South Through Clarke and Loudoun Pastures
The report notes extensive cattle movement from Clarke and Loudoun counties toward Missouri and beyond, with thousands passing through Parkersburg road and Leed's Manor under Mr McCormin stock movement. It cites large herds and high profits projected from grazing in Fauquier county, and Virginian as the major dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
Clarke
Loudoun
Fang
Missouri
Leed's Manor
McCormin
Fauquier County
Negro evidence and perjury claims in Harrisburg trials
The Winchester Republican reports that free negroes were introduced to prove an alibi in fugitive slave trials at Harrisburg. A minister and other black witnesses claimed the slaves were in Pennsylvania before July 20, despite evidence they left Virginia July 26. No perjury prosecutions followed despite many swearing otherwise. Death of Bishop Bascom noted as a loss to the Methodist Church South. The Winchester Republican also notes cholera era cat migrations near Harper’s Ferry and odd observations from the night watch on the railroad bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Harrisburg
Virginia
Wm. M. Jones
Pennsylvania
Spirit of Jefferson
Winchester Republican
Harper’s Ferry
New Shree Ce Coin Authorized By Mint Readied
A contemporary reports the new coin authorized by the mint features on the obverse a wreath with the inscription States of America and the reverse a circle surrounded by rays with text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States of America
Alexandria grocery list offers broad stock and inducements
An Alexandria vendor, William Baynes, catalogs a wide range of goods for trade. The list covers sugars from St Croix to Porto Rico, molasses, coffees, teas, tobaccos and cigars, sundries including rice, nuts, soaps, candles, dyes, spices, starch, paper, and more, with mention of special inducements to trade.
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Alexandria
Illiam Baynestion
St. Croix
Porto Rico
Cuba
Imperial
Segars
Cavendish
Principe
Colummon Segars
Castile
Victoria
Sanger
Colgate
Boots and Shoes Advertised for Men Women and Children
Catalog of boots and shoes including thick oak bottom heavy Brogans for men, naval and planter work, heavy rip and grain leathers, calf skins, moc toe women’s styles, Moroccos and Kid Buskins, leather goods, and children’s boots with rocco leather accents.
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Mo’co
Kid Welt Bukins
Moroces
Kid Buskins
Gatter
R. Rounds
Mors and Buskins
Lo Pootees Shoes
Iui
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boston
Mass
N.C. Tonbridge
Jim
Bascom
Louisville
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Clipper
Cardenas
New Orleans
Rio Green
St. Domingo
Java
Ube
Acveigh, Ero. & CO
Bovis
New Englan
Childrens
Rick
Rocco S
Cassimier
Angel
Jefferson County
Miller’s Row
Parker & Sons
Ares
Shepherdstown
James Boyer
German Street
James H. Royer
Jos
Entler
Queens
Hance
Mrs. Pharnum
Dr. Wickey
Dr. Swan
Ally
Teres
JMAS
Ork
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