Mammoth Weekly Herald announces Steubenville convention notes
The Steubenville Mammoth Weekly Herald describes temperance petitions presented to the Convention, the June 1 deliberations on corporate and legislative issues, and the need for a Western paper feeding Western markets. It also notes fashion commentary, Ex-President Tyler’s views on the Compromise, California prices, and the new steamer’s power and capacity.
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Ohio
Steubenville
Mammoth Weekly Herald
Mammoth Weekly Ierard
Telegraph
Herald
Bates
CoLtumpus
Tcrspay
Susan M. Wolcott
S00adie
Jefferson County
Committee On
Judge Hoxt
S. M’millen
Committee On Jurisprudence
Queen Victoria's age and family notes
Queen Victoria is thirty one. Crowned June 20 1837. Married to Prince Albert February 10 1840. Her husband is nearly thirty one in August. She is mother of seven children, four daughters.
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Victoria
Great Britian
Ireland
Prince Albert
Marenzo
Melleury Co
Silas Chateleld
Oliver Chatfield
Martha Coleman
Perio
Llel Township
Vermillion County
Theodore L. Taylor
Buent
Cinders
W.A. Sloan
Joan Crane
Sheboygan
Wis
W.B. Sloan—Deartir
James Hertford
Sheboygan Falls
Tlanford
Sloan
Ostrander
United States Frontiers and Coasts Described by Contemporary
A contemporary estimates the United States frontier line at about 11 000 miles with sea and lake coasts of 5340 and 1160 miles. One river rivals the Danube in length, and Louisiana watercourses surpass the Tiber and Seine. New York harbor handles 3060 miles of waterway, from Maine to New Orleans spans beyond London to Constantinople.
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United States
Danube
Europe
England
Louisiana
New York
America
Maine
New Orleans
London
Constantinople
Belgium
Prussia
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Miss-understanding quip attributed to K A Priest
A short humorous quip suggests a sensible young woman is a Miss-understanding at the start of a quarrel. The line “Why is a sensible young woman like the commencement of a quarrel” is credited to K A Priest.
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Ate
Priest
The Island of Cuba and a Potential Change
The Cincinnati Chronicle notes that if Cuba is wrested from Spain by treaty with the United States it may trigger renewed excitement conflict and political perturbation. If won by revolution it could become a free republic perhaps joining a West Indies federation.
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The
Cincinnati Chronicle
Cuba
Spain
United States
West Indies
State Journal offers Convention Reports back numbers
The State Journal announces back issues of Convention Reports are available at the office. Those seeking a complete book of the convention proceedings should address the Journal Office in Columbus and send the subscription price.
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State Journal
Columbus
Man J Smith Arrested in Insurance Office Robbery
A man identified as J Smith commonly John Smith was arrested on charges of robbing the Cleveland Insurance Office and is held for trial.
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J. Smith
John Smith
Cleveland Insurance
Local Candidate Dick Johnson Seeks Governorship Bid
Col Dick Johnson writes to the Maysville Flag expressing willingness to bear a poll as Locofoco candidate for Governor if nominated. He signals support for color blind policy and claims to have chosen a "better half" without regard to race.
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Col
Dick Johnson
Maysville
Locofoco
Kkedtucky
Clayton's Restanartoy Cabinet Resignation Rumor
Washington reports Mr. Clayton plans to resign as Secretary of State for private reasons and that his decision to step down cannot be shaken.
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Clayton
Washington
Last sighting in Pittsburgh as reporters quit rambles on canal boat
The final scene in Pittsburgh features a steam propelled canal boat meant to ply the raging canal, seen as city reporters ended their Saturday rambles.
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Pittsburgh
Whig and Democrat Candidates Rise in Local Election
The Whigs and Democrats announce numerous candidates as shown in the Union. A reporter plans to count names to inform the anxious public for tomorrow's Herald.
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Comina Ovr
Lamartine on universal suffrage and family vote power
A late Lamartine publication argues that universal suffrage will allow a family head to cast multiple votes equal to the number of elders and children at home, claiming society should treat the family as the permanent unity rather than the isolated individual.
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Lamartine
Further Cuba Invasion Details From New York Tribune Letter
The Havanna correspondent reports Lopez's forces faced distrust from convicts freed earlier and fled as locals showed hostility. A blockade is declared, but normal trade may suffer little disruption. The Creole carried Lopez’s retreating troops to safety while Pizarro pursued. Alabama Lt. Jones was wounded, and Major Hawkins of Kentucky was seriously hurt.
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New York Tribune DiArestcy
Courier
Havanna
Lopez
Gorgia
Chagres
Falcon
New Orleans
Cardenas
Lancers
Matanzas
Pizzarro
Jones
Alabama
Wheat
O'Hara
Ctizens
Lopes
Logan
Kentucky
Smith
Quartermaster Seixas
Mississippi
Hawkins
Cuba Expedition Officers in Command Roll
The Delta of New Orleans publishes a semi official roll of officers in the Cuba Expedition. It lists Kentucky Regiment leaders Col Theodore O Hara Lieut Col John F Pickett Maj Thomas Theodore Hawkins and several captains and lieutenants. A second Louisiana Regiment is led by Col CR Wheate with Lieut Col W H Bell Major J R Hayden and many officers and 350 rank and file. The third regiment was led by Col N J Bunch with Captains A Mizill McRken and others. The Delta notes the rolls aim to refute Spanish claims and record a sizable force.
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New York Express
Delta
New Orleans
Cuba
The
la Cronica
New York
Washingtonlobe
la Pat
John F. Pickett
United States
Turk’s Island
Thomas Theodore Hawkins
United States Army
16Th Infantry
Capts. Hardy
Kentucky Volunteers
Logan
Marriot
Voliigeurs
Winston
Dean Johnson
James
Knott
McGuffin
Titus
Hoey
Woodfolk
Lourset
CR Wheate
Nashville
Wheate
W. H. Bell
Mississippi Volunteers
Buena Vista
J. R. Hayden
PF. F. Fisher
Stall
U A. A. Josephs
Thomas
J. D. Roseffenry
Cuen
Henry
O. Foster
Hunton
McCormic
Colvin
Brackinridge
J. C. Davis
A. W. Marsh
Abner C. Steede
J. C. Howard
Duncan
R. Scott
MacGonegle
Theo
Byrd
Dennet
E. L. Jones
Foley
Parrish
Morris
Curious 17th Century Boston Birth Names
A Boston city clerk record from about 1650 inspires amusement with a string of unusual names such as Grace Beamsly, Marcy Beamsly, Dick Beamsly, Deliverance Beck, Strange Beck, Free Grace Bendal, Reform Bendal, Hope for Bendal, Seaborne Cotton, Feathergone Dinley, Return Gridley, Believe Gridley, Hope Hawkins, Constance Milna, Fight the wood-tight, Springer, Hold-fast-to-the Seith Bates.
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Pertran Nanes
Boston
Transcript
Grace Beamsly
Marcy Beamsly
Dick Beamsly
Deliverance Beck
Strange Beck
Free Grace Bendal
Reform Bendal
Hope For Bendal
Seaborne Cotton
Feathergon
Dinley
Gridley
Hope Hawkins
Constance Milna
Springer
Eugene Sue Enters Assembly Seat Amid Jovial Demeanor
A foreign paper notes Eugene Sue took his seat on the 6th in the Assembly. He appears burly and jovial, dressed with care, his hair and beard neatly trimmed, presenting a tidy, personable figure as he joins the chamber.
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Eugene Sue
List of deaths aboard the St. Lou described
May 30 report from St. Louis notes among the killed and drowned aboard the St. Louis is Mr. Plunmer of Red River. A cabin passenger, he was on deck when the disaster struck. Also lost were servant Mr. McLaughlin and his wife of New Orleans. Overall dead and missing around thirty.
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St. Louis
Plunmer
Red River
McLaughlin
New Orleans
Canal opens as Duchess and companions pass up
In Louisville on May 30 the canal is reported open. The Duchess, J. Adams, and Lonian have moved onward up the canal marking progress in the day’s transit.
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Louisville
J. Adams
Lonian
Death of Senator Elmore in Washington
Washington mourns the death of United States Senator Franklin H Elmore of North Carolina who passed away six nights ago in Washington. His death ends a lengthy tenure representing the state in the Senate.
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Senator Elmore
Washington
Franklin H. Elmore
U. Ss
Carolina
Morrison Nominated for Canal Commissioner at Convention
In Philadelphia on June 1 the Convention nominated Morrison for Canal Commissioner. On the 26th ballot he received 106 votes. On Saturday on the 4th ballot J. Porter Brawley was nominated as Surveyor and Gen Eliphim Banks as Auditor General. Resolutions reaffirmed the Patsmore Platform of 1848. The Convention adjourned.
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Philadelphia
Morrison
J. Porter Brawley
Gen. Elphrim Banks
Weather Report Notes Rising Water Levels June First
June 1 reports five feet Sinches water in the nial and rising slowly while the weather remains unsettled. Citizen observations indicate gradual accumulation with no immediate flooding forecast.
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Nial
Supreme Court orders further testimony in Wheeling Bridge case
In the matter of the State of Pennsylvania versus the Wheeling Bridge Company the Supreme Court on May 29 ordered additional testimony to decide if the Wheeling Bridge obstructs navigation of the Ohio River. Chancellor Jae Walker of New York is to take and return the evidence by December 18.
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Washington, Ma
State of
Pennsylvania
Wheeling Bridge Company
Wheeling
Ohio
Supreme Court
Wheeling Bridge
Jae Dee Walworth
New York
Senators Attend Funeral of Hlon F UE Elmore
In Washington May the Senate observed a funeral for Hlon F UE Elmore of South Carolina with the President Cabinet and diplomatic corps present. Spectators included Sandwich Island princes Wihoriho and Ramchameha with Dr Judo and James Jackson. A eulogy by Mr Woodward followed by resolutions of respect were adopted. The House resumes Monday.
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Washington
Senate
Hlon. F. UE. Elmore
Carolina
Sandwich Island
Wihoriho
Ramchameha
Judo
James Jackson
James Sparral
Slowaian
Woodward
South Carolina
Democratic Canal Commissioner Nomination Ballot Tally
Philadelphia scene May 31. Democratic Convention at Williamsport yesterday met to nominate a Canal Commissioner. H Magraw of Pittsburgh presided. After 24 ballots no choice. latest counts had Hubley 29 Strickland 32 Vansant 37. Adjourned until this morning.
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Philadelphia
Ant Oruwanized
Williamsport
H. Magraw
Pittsburgh
Hubley
Strickland
Vansant
Great Southern Convention opens as states seek equal votes
Nashville June 3 reports on a convention to organize for Southern unity. The committee recommends one vote per state with N. L. Shakey named president and McDonald and Eastman as officers. Judge Shakey calls for unity to preserve the Union while addressing rights and governance amid constitutional tensions. Elder Ferguson opens with prayer as credentials are set for state representation.
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Mattes
J. B. Ferguson
Wilkinson
Miss
Gen. Pillow
Convention adjourns with committee appointed
After a short session the motion to reconsider and the amendment to raise funds were accepted by the judge. The following event appointed a committee: Gen. Pillow, Wilkinson, Henderson, Crawford, Lucker, Pierson, and others. The convention adjourned until 10 o clock tomorrow.
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Pillow
Gen. Pillow
Wilkinson
Miss
Ben
Gov. Henderson
Texas
D. C
M. J. Crawford
Iven Lucker
Pierson
Arkansas
emigrant trains brace for Salt Lake voyage amid plagues and storms
Reports from emigrants moving toward Utah describe a first Mormon caravan of about a hundred wagons with roughly 800 people aiming for Salt Lake around the Isthmus period. Fearful rumors of smallpox and cholera spread, but many crossings note abundant grass and water. A Brunswick party of six and others report illnesses and deaths within their ranks as they travel through California toward newly built homesteads.
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California
Joseph
Kanesville
Salt Lake
Belivy
Impany
Brunswick
Cal
Kane
Jury discharges panel in uncertain verdict
The jury in the cases was discharged on Saturday unable to reach agreement. The prisoner was to jail and reports indicated a possible lead toward conviction though final action remained unresolved.
The Nashville Son June Convention Expected President Soon
A June report from Nashville notes the convention assembling at the appointed hour with strong expectations that Laneves will be elected president. The event highlights political maneuvering and local leadership signals for the party's direction.
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Laneves
Wheat prices rise as flour costs surge in Midwest markets
Reports from New York and Cleveland indicate rising flour prices push regional markets higher. Buyers face tighter supply and brokers note increased firmness in listed lots. Local dealers report various price points reflecting sudden shifts in grain futures.
Prices and goods listed from Steubenville market page
A Steubenville market listing shows revised quotations for wholesale and retail goods. Grain, corn, sugar, molasses, lard, bacon, tobacco, peaches, apples, grasses, and produce are priced with unit measures and per-bushel or per-pound rates.
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Steubenville
Dun
Fiovur
Sugar House
St Louw LO
Lavaloe
Tras—Wholesale
Flour and commodity prices in Tuesday market report
Orrer or Tom Comer in Tuesday morning flour prices advance. Sales at 5.37 for superfine and 5.50 for brands. Store sales 5.62 to 5.75. Sugar cured hams reported. Molasses demand steady. Coffee shows limited demand with low city supply.
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Orrer
Tom Comer
Unclear Market Snippet on Food Goods and Prices
Fragmentary notes mention flour, corn, pork and coffee with scattered numbers and prices. Names and places are not readable. context and dates are missing. no clear event or person is identifiable from the text.
The American Oil Cure Promoted in 19th Century Ad
An alarmingly detailed old advertisement touts The American Oil as a universal remedy curing sore eyes ulcers and many ailments. It lists agents across Pennsylvania Virginia and Ohio with prices and forged certificates warning buyers to beware of counterfeit imitations.
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Emoeno
Drs
Ralgia
Livercumplimnt
Pennesylvania
Iio
Lalery Street
Ry County
Vusskenvi
Vavias Perso
Ameerican
Ww. Sachson
Lalerty St . Dineay
Cuba
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Ieee
Counerie
Aliry
Sme
Amixime
Than & Co
Jackson
Liberty Treet
Pittstur
Ail & Co. Kantucky
Steubenville
H. Cre
Wu. Palmer
Sprinsfiell
Carrs
Matt
Reid & Apdegraph
Santhfeld
Jobe
Wallace & Bracken
LaGrane
B. Yous
Alow
Win. Lyon
Wellsville
Samuel Pani
Groene
Knox Insurance Company an early fire and marine agency
The Knox Insurance Company offers fire and marine coverage on building machinery manufactories and merchandise with liberal loss adjustment. Western controlled, with directors including R Carran Heberd Massotti Wayne and C M Allen, George V Per as agent.
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Knox Insurance Company
MN 7
California
Ace
New York
RI. Carran
Heberd
John W. Masso
Amittel Wise
Peter I de Wayne
Thomas T. Bealrid
Walter W
II Esansville
Lion
Simon Cottori
Len
Juewi Sparks
James Reigwin
R&c Arkan It
Simon
Kr. V
C.M. Allen
Heserw
George V Per
Empire Company patent medicines and cures advertised in New York
An extensive 19th century advertisement lists several patent medicines and tonics sold by The Empire Company at 1032 Fulton Street New York and other firms. It promotes remedies for indigestion dyspepsia habitual constipation nervous conditions and pains claiming endorsement by noted politicians and doctors. The piece notes agency rights claims dividends and references to Nervine Balsam Murine products and various tonics with testimonials and names of local dealers and purchasers.
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Empire Company
New York
Arnold
Rhode
Mickiaij
Voorehead
Kenticky
Sittimmon
Poeis
Senate
Vermont
Upiair
Tuliota
Congress
Penneyania
Wes Marlin
Wisconsin
A . Lodge
Tuwest
Holmes
Josefpl Hoare
Deavy
Ginese Sue Pettus Gitters
Futen Street
Sin Wiileis
Wwew
York
Wlia Credite
Iis
Fulton Street
Sour
Syrin
Fenire Conia
Lue Badpire
Audis
Sculture Olihistitute
Arte Company
Eudot
Alpur
Loen
Novick
Burptre
Bhays
Langan
Poi Exvine
Geat Indi Uremedy
Engare Company
Reon
Earlick Company
Luis Cautign
Bartholomew’s
Emptan Company
Sloan
Ibere
Tre
Wanlegan Chronicle
Gooodypar Reuber Exporium
Wood Street
Pittsburgh
Naugatuck Company
Pittswired
Tis
Segmen
Guttun Penmha
Cethorp Mannine
Phillipeville Gale
J. & J. Povllaps
Notable 18th Century German Medicine Advertisements
A dense advertisement page from a Philadelphia German paper touts Dr Hoo rland s German remedies for liver disease dyspepsia and nervous debility. It includes biographies of Hoo rland and Atkinson and claims of vegetable cures free from harsh alkaline ingredients. Also promotes American Oil and various tonics and elixirs from Linden Co and Youngson with multiple medical claims and addresses in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
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Hoorlands
Nowle
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Democrat
Hodland
Curiztorh Wiltelm Hupeland
Kmeshdott
Christopher William Hoofland
Liangen Pal
Thomany
Academy of Seience
Near Corlese
Berin
Ministry of the Interior
Hru
Medicine Law Lectures at Cinique Teachers Association
A fragment listing lectures and courses on medicine and law. Mentions Kos Newton Mob, Ther theories and practice of law, and a dean, with notices about tickets and addresses for communications, likely an upcoming academic program.
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Cinique
Froies
J. Digice
Trocesser Kos Newton
Mob
Anat Muecal
Envon-Teilor
Amonastie
Peetesser
Graundtion
Dreier
Dreier of Commer del Auriey Raccnee
Devise
Er Feo Recuiat
Ey Cstein
Stoekt i. Z
All Communications Se
Sloan's Ointment touted as universal remedy across cases
Advertisements claim Sloan's Ointment cures skin ulcers burns wounds and many ailments. Letters from users in Illinois Missouri Wisconsin and Iowa attest dramatic recoveries after applying the ointment. Endorsers describe rapid pain relief and healing of chronic injuries, with horses and humans alike praised for swift improvement.
Pittsburghs Wholesale Dry Goods and Varieties Ad
Pittsburgh wholesale dry goods and varieties invites merchants to inspect its stock of cloths cassimeres suspentes prints lawns alpacas delanos cotton hosiery silk cotton gloves cravats ribbons bonnets parasols table and pocket cutlery revelers jewelry and watches offering complete service and ready stock for inspection.
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Pittsburgis
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Weekly Herald
W. R. Allison
Market Street
Washington Hall
Prospectus
Journal
Jessrs
Vance
Butler
Nash
Stanton
Mason
Mitchell
Ourracle
Mr. Scott
Woods
Tyler
Foote
Golden Treasures
Sacramento
San Joachim
Utah
New Mexico
Missouri
Council Bluffs
San Francisco
Liverpool
GOC
Europa
Tur Romancing Socialist
A_ foreign
EF. HW. Elmore
Nashvillisson
New York MA
New
Ond
Speubenvillet
PIV
New York M
Java
Aneki
Incor
Mausevice Hark
Riuspire Company
Jouer
Richard HH. White
Bowery
Merkle
Jaures de Mott
Washington Market
Morcace
Broome Street
Rivnrten
Daniel Fuzeereld
Cristie Street
Willian Genmell
Js Coristie Steett
Jo Anerson
Centre
EAD. Jrivalte
East Sea
Ciiir
Atkinson
Old Bridge
St. Clair Street
Awkkinson
Plisstetun
Lus
Rhein- William
Miegheny Bridge
St. Clair St
Itisburgh
Act
Alkinson
Scsism
John Youngson
Liberty Street
Jon Youngson
Tim
Henuimy
Stonbensibe
Loupen & O
Jayne
Louden & Co
Swoden & Co
Lowden & Cats
Leonden & Cos
Louden & Cos
Louden XS Co
Lotden & Co
Apothecaries
Oni Chemists
Akoche Street
Phishlelphia
Sen
Amt
Heemphis Institute
Itn
Fkctober
Z. Ereeman
M.O
Newton
Joy Vsihou
M. O
Chipien
Uns
aeUlin
Tispases
DR. Brown
Diamond Aley
Brown
Thamon Lt Alley
Charzes Mace
James K. Reed & Co
Amillfield Steposite Brown
Penu
W. B
Stoan
W.b.sloan
Grand Depot
Lake Ot
Chicago
W. B. Sioan
Myse v
St Louis
Wild
I. W. Thomas
J. Dougleee
J Wis Wilson
Peter Lamb
Carr
Sloan’s
W.B. Sloan
Lake St
Saia
Freeport
Stephenson County
Hlinois
Yours
du Buque
Iowa
W. Sloan
Mount Morris
Uinoiz
Judes
du Buyne
Bowdon
Dubuque
W. C. Sloan
Messrs. Burgoyne & Co
Gatensa
EB. F. Gillespie
Py Lelegraph
Springfield
Joneth
W. B. Sloan
Burchall & Owens
Birchall & Owens
Ilinois
Southport
Mr. Sloan
Antehisen
P.p.green
DD. B
Canton
Titon Co
Wim. BR. Sloan
W. A. Dickerman & Co
Copperas Creek Landing
W. B.sloan
Ravenna Olio
W Bilean
Ll. Neo
Anes & Wright
Rockiond Mee Press
SioOan
Tireer Ny Advocate
Pril A. Dav
Ganda
Breyfogle & Clarke
Khimds
Winton Glass
Pittsburch
J. Breypogle & Clarke
K F Hiddleson
Thomas & Greiner
Salem
Bennett, Martin & Co
Waaver
Taylor& Co
John Hirown & Co
A & Richardson & Bro
Grott
Lolmes & Co
Cincimeatis
John F Howard
Handy & Hannan
Clevwelowl
Ghia
AJ Badly
Mansfield
Clack
Parks & Co
Beaver, Penna
Mikenzie & Reed
Cincinnati
HW. Sarraept
A. Hill
Market St
W. Preshenville
Bes
Enyag Hs Os
Thompson, Skillman & Co
Jacob Townsend
Nassau-street
Townsend
S. P
Saco Townsend
Ayuor Albus
Peter
Bart
P. Townsend
SP. Townsend
S. P. Townsenis
S. P. Townsend
Jacob Towncerth
SS. P. Townsend
En A
Robert ‘Pal
Bing
Toa
New Alexander
Caleb Wageoner
Springheld
Theodor Carter
Bloomfield
Henning
Res & CO
Dixon
Jbewkeley
Blair & Co
Continere
John Nicholson
J . J. W. G. Payne
Hagle
Arthurs & Nicholson
Wittscurch
Eagle Foundry
Marke
Oadh Street
Holoon & Payne
Gregg & Met
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