Mammoth Weekly Herald seeks Western support for Eastern driven paper
The Mammoth Weekly Herald proclaims the largest eastern publication at Steubenville with rich ads and political aim. It argues for Western support to balance monopolies and promote regional prosperity, touting speed of news via magnetic telegraph and the paper’s broad readership across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
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TRE Steubenville Mammoth Weekly Herald
Mammoth
Weekly Herald
Ohio
Herald
Magnetic Telegraph
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Lewke
W. R. Allison
Pes
Whig majorities in Kentucky legislature noted
The piece notes that Whigs hold a twelve seat Senate and eleven in the House in Kentucky's recently chosen legislature. It also mentions John Saxton's long run with the Repository at Canton and reports various brief items including a hog pen struck by lightning near Cincinnati killing many hogs, multiple murders in Arkansas and Mississippi counties, and other scattered notices.
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Kentucky
Senate
House
John Saxton
the Repository
Canton
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Senate Passes Indian Intercourse Bill Amid Slavery Debates
Washington August 25 Senate disposed of minor matters then debated the fugitive slave bill with amendments from Jefferson Davis and Mason officials. Chase failed to strike a section while Mason added a provision holding a marshal liable for escapes. Davis of Mass proposed shielding Free State colored citizens from Southern laws. House considered Civil and Diplomatic Appropriation Bill with debates over paying for American Archives Globe editions and Daily Globe proceedings. amendments approved funding binding of books and payment to Globe publishers.
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Washington
Senate
Jefferson Davis
Chase
Underwood
Mason
Marshall
Davis
Mass
Free States
House
Brown
Miss
M’clernand
Daily Globe
Ashmun
McClernand
Steubenville Seminary Announces New Co Administrators
A notice from Steubenville reveals Dr C C Bearry remains principal of the Steubenville Female Seminary with Rev Samuel H Sueprey and a lady added to future management. Rev Shepley, formerly North Yarmouth Academy, is praised as fully qualified. The Beattys will continue overseeing as assistants, aiming to share duties and boost efficiency without altering the core institution.
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Steubenville Female Seminary
C. C. Bearry
Samuel H. Sueprey
Shepley
North Yarmouth
Maine
Barp Triex for a Boy
Thomas Banks a youth about 12 was arrested on Saturday for entering William Sharp on Market street and rifling his pantaloons of a small amount of money. He showed no remorse and lodges about town. the piece questions using imprisonment to reform him.
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Thomas Banks
Esquire
Shane
William Sharp
Market Street
Amende Honorable Apology For Hog Notion
The Herald retracts its note on boxing ending and admits a Thursday street brawl between two ladies in upper-tendom Sid street. The editors apologize for casting aspersions on the hog family and correct the mistaken gendered insult, restoring decorum.
Springfield township literacy and demographic note 1849 1850
The Springfield township population is 1250, up from 173 since 1849. Nineteen adults over 20 cannot read or write. No black or mulatto residents live there. From June 1 1849 to June 1 1850 there were twenty deaths.
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Porv Laroy
Sprexcrecp
Springfield Township
Loomis Proposes Directory for Steubenville
Mr Loomis announces in this morning's Herald plans to establish a Steubenville directory. He outlines the objects and contents, asking citizens to provide encouragement and support needed labor and expense to undertake the project.
GREENLEAF ARITHMETIC FOR SCHOOLS REVIEW
A copy of Greenleaf common school arithmetic, published by Robert S. Davis of Boston, uses inductive analytic and synthetic methods to simplify computations and reduce figuring. Available at Resales on Market Street.
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Greenleaf
Robert S. Davis
Boston
Market Street
Unclear Dutch Name Causes Clerk to Faint
A Dutch visitor tries to register a complex name at a shipping office. The clerk balks at spelling the long string and asks for an English equivalent. The man replies with a short form, and the clerk faints from the stress of the moment.
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Lucilla
Weil
Trish Hans
Vanansman
Ander
Dutchy
Lech
Gettinents and the Balloon Card Demand
A humorous exchange features Gettinents asking Mr Highflyer to allow him to join in a balloon ride. The reply politely refuses, and Gettinents insists on carrying a calling card to boost his name in some way.
Cincinnati Market Cents and Prices
The river is stationary as flour sells at 350 3,68 per barrel. Molasses commands from 34 to 35 cents per gallon.
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Cincinnati
Great Excitement in Harrisburg Over Fugitives
Harrisburg August 24 great excitement as three black fugitives from Virginia are examined on habeas corpus. Judge Pearson rules horse stealing by a slave not a crime for reclaiming fugitives, freeing the men. Masters seize them on street. a clash follows, two slaves handcuffed, one escapes. Rioters arrested. militia called out. Ten free blacks also detained.
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Harrisburg
Harrisburgh
Virginia
Pearson
Grain-Wheat Prices Dented as Corn Mixed at 621
Market notes show grain and wheat prices waning while corn skews westward mixed at 621. Analysts cite uncertain demand and harvest timing as factors behind modest declines and uneven corn movement across regions. Major traders monitor futures for direction amid fluctuating export interest and weather cues.
Flour and Wheat Sales Reported on City Street
A fragmented note records flour sales at 85 00 per hundredweight and wheat sales at 1 11 per unit, with unclear references to quality and red varieties. The text is incomplete and local market pricing remains uncertain.
Flour Firm at $3.70 and Whiskey Sales at 2
A concise market note records price points for flour at 3.70 and whiskey at two units. The fragment also mentions sales actions related to groceries and molasses with a line referencing 170 birds and barley. The readable items suggest pricing and commodity trades in a local exchange.
Western Texas depredations and frontier defense
Late Galveston reports describe a San Antonio and Victoria route linked by a survey commission with wagon conveyance for 100 pounds per ton. Indian raids threaten Laredo and the Nueces valleys as 339 Rangers swarm, depredations hit San Antonio and nearby towns, farms abandoned, crops ruined, and stock driven off. The Western Texian calls Congress to grant relief as the frontier suffers, forcing residents to flee and seek safety.
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Galveston
Cavallo
Victoria
San Antonio &x
Laredo
San Antonio
Ronti Paso
Eagle Pass
Nueces
Santown
Texas
Medini
Salado
Guadalupe
Spo
Orest wuYraud
Ou Coutry
Congress
Local Convention Returns Show Goin Marshall Lead
Polls closed and results tabulated with Marshall, Goin Marshall, and others named. Lead figures list Z Jacob, J T Martin, J KKnote, Gally, Wim Jones, WH Oldham, M C Good, Pendleton among a multi candidate field. Final tallies incomplete.
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Z. Jacob
J.T. Martin
J. Kknote
MM. Gally
Wim. Jones
WH. Oldham
M. C. Good
Pendleton
Washington Secretary M Kennan Leaves City for Health
Washington report notes Secretary M Kennan departed for his residence in Washington Pa on private business but mainly for health reasons. The notice records his travel from the capital and gives attention to his health condition and destination.
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Washington
M’ Kennan
Washington Pa
Dreadful Montreal Fire Destroys Suburban Homes
A major blaze in the St. Lawrence suburbs last night razed 100 to 125 houses. The disaster caused an estimated loss of 200000 dollars. No further details on casualties or causes are provided. The incident underscores the scale of the urban fire as authorities assess the damage today.
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Montreal
St. Lawrence
Uiis
Bonati
Raul
Vormer
Veamnaut Vis
Indiana Election Democrats Hold Large Indiana Majorities
Cincinnati Aug 24 Democrats in Indiana command 39 majority in the Constitutional convention and 45 on joint ballot in the Legislature, indicating strong party control in the state.
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Indiana
Cincinnati
Four of five Whigs elected to Congress predicted
From Cincinnati on August 24 the St. Louis Republican asserts it is certain the Whigs have elected four of the five Congressmen.
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Cincinnati
St. Louis
Paettie Sails Today From New York With Eighty Passengers
New York on August 24 reports the Paettie setting sail at noon carrying eighty passengers. The brief notice notes a routine voyage and lists no incidents or delays.
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New York
Senate Adjournment Motion Fails in Congress
Washington August 66. The Senate rejected a motion to set a day for adjournment, with only 12 voting for it. The majority show reluctance to fix a date until the California and Texas bills pass the House. The fugitive slave bill passed third reading without opposition. Hamlin and Badger planned to seek Senate action on executive business tomorrow.
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Congressional
Washington
Senate
Congress
House
California
Texas
House reports Civil and Diplomatic appropriation bill
In committee the House rose to report the Civil and Diplomatic appropriation bill. Mr Bagley compared the bill as amended with 1845 and 1846, noting a savings of about 4.25 million minus new expenditures, and that it is 88,860 less than the 1845 bill reported by Mr McKay. Mr McKay’s bill stood at 4,151,866. Under the prior question, amendments were concurred in and separate action ordered on the 30,000 for books for new members. The 18,000 for outfits for Ministers of Foreign Affairs to Portugal, Ecuador, Guatemala and New Granada was also concurred in.
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House
Bagley
M’kay
Portugal
Ecuador
Guatemala
Grenada
Henry Clay Arrives from New York En Route to Washington
Philadelphia report states the Honorable Henry Clay arrived Saturday from New York and departed that morning for Washington.
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Philadelphia
Henry Clay
New York
Washington
August Flour Demand Dips as Sales Fall Slightly
On August 26 the flour market saw demand fall and sales occur at modest price concessions. The report notes softer buying and smaller margins as suppliers adjust to weaker demand.
Dr Kate’s Lodiume Sanative for Consumption Promoted
A historical notice extols Dr Kate’s Lodiume Sanative as a cure for consumption and related lung diseases. It cites testimonials from ministers and laypersons, urges readers to seek the remedy via L Frazer in Steubenville or Cincinnati agents, and warns against imitation preparations.
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Kate
Phiegman
Bain
Hu Tee
Sycamore Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Seid
Steubenville
Til
L. Frazer
Isa
Commercial prices and goods in Steubenville August 28 1850
Orrick of the Datty Herard reports revised quotations for wholesale and retail goods in Steubenville. Freight by wagon four dollars sixty cents per load, various staples priced including wheat oats corn barley and sugar. Meat and dairy products, tea and syrup quotes, and packaging details listed with multiple unit rates and quality notes.
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Orrick
Steubenville
Ile
New Orleans
St. Louis
Portage Market Prices Report from Tuesday Morning
Office over Commercial Journal notes flour sales at 41 2 4 to 44 0 4 per bbl and 59 pounds per bushel for other grains. Corn and oats show mixed activity with declines in some bids. Wheat at 0 0 per bushel, molasses firm, sugar 7 to 7 2 cents, Baltimore market quotations not available.
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Oue
la Baltimore
Uiis
Grand Rail Road March and a Busy Concert Program
The program lists Grand Railroad March by String Band and other tunes like Brill Waltz and Loverpreen Alahony from a concert. Also noted is a dramatic extract from the opera in Norma, with performances by Gratulia and Dodworth arrangements. Concert begins at one o clock, tickets 25 cents at the door on August 8.
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Walen
Brill
Leland
Pak
Ture LaCaravan
Aurora
Patapin
Norma
Belling
Orleans
Fleenis
Dodworth
Hicrtan Menopy
Adams's New Arithmetic Series for Schools and Academies
Public notice advertising Adams's New Arithmetic series and related school books by publishers in Boston and New York. Highlights include Urinary Arithmetic, Adams's New Arithmetic revised edition with key, Mensuration, Book Keeping, and related educational works. Emphasizes wide adoption in the United States and abroad. August 28.
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Adams
Willhips
Ssimson & Co
Washington St
Boston
Robert I. C Collins
New York
J. W. Wrenliss& E
Weene
Terres
Dauys
Ptis
Canada
Greece
Djie
Department of Education
Wouksellers
Self-Preservation Book For Infematives And Diseases
A July 1880 advertisement promotes a book on the diseases of the generative system for all ages. It urges readers to remit 25 cents to Dr. Kinkelin in Philadelphia for a copy and secure mail delivery, with home treatment options and postal orders for distant customers.
Water Cure Establishment at New Cumberland Va Opens
Water Cure establishment at New Cumberland Hancock County Virginia offers treatment for numerous ailments including rheumatism sciatica dyspepsia nervous disorders kidney diseases and female diseases. Patients must bring bedding and towels or obtain them there with weekly payments four to five dollars for treatment and boarding per week. The facility has expanded and will attend calls nationwide with medicines available at fair prices. Cumberland Virginia June 10 1850.
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New Cumberland
Hancock Co
Wm. Beaumont
Europe
America
N.A
Silven Cumberland
Mewell
Boarksville
Kentucky
Teeily
Nature
Wm. Jackson
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Virginia
Liberty Street
Ou.thail & Co
Pittsburgh and Allegheny Dispensary Company
Holi & Co
St Liberty Street
Pittsburgh
Wood Street
Vu. Hail & Co
Winductson
Win. Nash
Steubenville
HW. Crew
Richmond
Wim. Palmer
Springfield
Carry Math
Reiss & Berger Pittsburgh Goods Sale Notice
A fragment lists items for sale including 1¢ cider vinegar, pepper, raisins, baskets, clocks, Canary seeds, Rio Coffee, refined sugar, tobacco, and various groceries. Mentions Reiss & Berger at Smithfield and 2d street, Pittsburgh, with notices of tobacco goods and other wares. Also notes a jewelry and legal services mention with Joseph C. W McLeary attorney at Warrenton opening office in Jefferson County.
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Reiss & Berger
Pittsburgh
Jerome
Lovering
N.O
X. Hysonten
Reis & Berger
West Corner
Smithfield
2D St
Joseph C. Wweocleary
Warrenton
Jefferson Co
Harrison, Jefferson
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Bracken
Lake
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Whiete
Pittsbarch
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Pall
Pirst EN Pasipeon
Jg, Davidson
J. G. Davidson
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Willi Scott
H.C. Moodey
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Dry Run Hills
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Liberty St
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MO. O Neal
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Alex. Conn
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Third Street
Mieubenville
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London Quarterly Review
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YH Nortel Bridet Review
Westminster Review
Black Wood Bumble Rgy Magazine
England
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Bedland
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Moghing
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Dstreet
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Aikindon
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Liheir
Suy Otter Llouse
Joonson
Maris
Callet Ao
Remembriie House
Prohman SA Cog
EPH Horne & OU
Pile Burgh
Joan Nicholson
Eagle Foundry
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Cmroanpeenen
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Ju! Wy Splendid
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J. Walifter& CO
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Coless
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James M’ Alister
Henry
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Pondefyersgon T Co
Dr. J. OC. Cable
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Henry Crew
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J. M. Reynolds
Wellsburg
John Scott
Amsterdam
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Raidway
Nertheless
Alexander
Anthony
Cleopatra
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