Weekly Hervy reports on politics and Canadian affairs
The May 30 1849 issue critiques the Daily News on Democrats Free Soil and Locofocoism, questions the editor’s principles, and denounces political half measures. It covers Canada British French tensions, Loyalist meetings, and a dissolution bill petition to the Queen amid union debates. It notes Ohio v Sutcliff manslaughter verdict, Langfeldt hanging case, and a Philadelphia criminal case with a resemblance clue.
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Daily News
Free Soil
John Adams
Free Soil Party
Jefferson County
Whig
Sofv
Elgine
United States
The Great Fire in St. Louis 17th inst Devastates City
The fire in St. Louis on the night of the 17th destroyed about 420 buildings and steamboats at the wharf, with losses over six million dollars. Much was insured. insurers may pay. Sufferers include merchants, steamboat owners, and consignments at affected houses. about twenty lives lost and other casualties reported.
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St. Louis
Telegraph
Died of suspected Asiatic Cholera at Our Place
Mr Parrish, a resident, died yesterday morning after a brief illness said to be cholera by Dr Robert Leslie. He was attacked Wednesday evening and succumbed within about twelve hours after first symptoms. He had eaten a hearty lettuce supper and was treated late at night. warning citizens to avoid intemperate drinks and risky diet. The doctor urges a hospital for rapid, professional care in such cases.
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Parrish
Robert Leslie
Joan Youngson
United States
Liberty Street
Pittsburgh
Italia
Angie
Rogers
Miss Belt
Darger
D. Cox
Bowers
Miss Bell
Cincinnati
Hiram Cox
Henry Morse
A. L. Scovill
Hiram
Willa Richards
Hanies Wade
Harriett Rowr
Rowe
Jomus Don
Matthews
Thomas D Gray Staunton
Joseph Evans
Ann Child
Sixth Street
Smith
Laisyville
Hendry
Ashtabula
State of Ohio
T. C. Bowles
Steubenville
A. L. Frazer
Dr. Sinclair
Henry Crew
Richmond
Wallace & Bracken
Larange
M.trandy & Co
Warrenton
William Palmer
Springeld
Kirker & Davis
Wellsburch
Phillip Menhard
Sandy Drygoods and Gentlemen's
Smithfield Street
4Th Street
Church
Cox
Sherman
Milne
Brooklyn
South 4Th Street
Join O'Neil
Avenuue
Sherif Street
Lucretia Wells
Christie Street
LS. Beals
Delancey St
T. &. Menning
Wm. Palmer
Mingfield
Hilbert & Hoobler
Jefferson
J. G. McFeridge
Bloomingdale
Corr & Mathews
Smithfield
Reid & Updestaff
la Grange
Kirker & Son
Wellsburga
Warrentown
Lyon & Baker
Wellsville
Rolluna Mills and regional prospects spark growth
Yesterday reports show stock for a Rolling Mill nearly fully subscribed with only five thousand dollars missing. Pittsburg Capitalists urged to invest. Wharton named Postmaster of Wheeling. Wellsburg expansion including twenty new houses and a $250 900 cotton factory is planned. Macready to be invited to Boston. a petition to the Mayor was refused. A Dan Rice circus incident left a son of Hon. Porter injured by a policeman. Patterson held to bail at 5900. Steamboat trips to sell crevasse advertised in New Orleans papers. Magnanimous Macready funds relief for riot victims in New York. Washington rumor cites fraud probes in War Department over forged land warrants. Ohio Insurance Company noted in Statehouse report.
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Rolluna Mills
Pittsburgh Post
Dan Rice
Pittsburgh
Porter
Patterson
J. Savacool
Eagle Clothing Store
No.berry Street
Acallone
BATES
Smithtie Fifth Streets
Pittsburch
Marzo J.batiss
Allegheny City
Allegheny County
Pittsbargh
Market Street
Pitts
Zebulon Kinsey - Pittsburgh Marble Works
OHN Wilkins
Liberty Street
Canal Basin
Orfer
I Childs & CO
Wood Street
New York
Kentucky
John Bromine
Nes Warren A
Armstrong County
Wmn. Jackson
Wood St
Wm. Jackson
D. Hall& Co
Pennsylvania
Ohi
Virginia
M?millin Shryock
Seneca
Pittsburgh and Allegheny Dispensary Co
D. Hail & Co
EVE Ku
Caurion
D. Hall & Co
Win
Jacksonegceneral
Mie
Wthern
Wood
Wim
Nash
Steppenville
Jno. Elliott
Elliottsville
Henry Crew
Richmond
William Palmer
Springfield
Hilbert
United States
Clickiner
Chekiner
Vesey Street
Oho
Svents
Patterson & Grimes
Steubenville
Martinsville
Lyon & Baker
Wellsville
Samuel Paul Green
Glvlwly
Tragic Fall at New Seminary Building Kills Contractor
Washington Reporter records a fatal accident at the New Seminary Building in the Borough. Contractor Robert Ramsey and a man named Wright fell from the second story when scaffolding broke. Ramsey died within hours. Wright remains in grave condition. Ramsey, a respected Presbyterian, left a wife and five or six children, eliciting community sympathy.
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Washington
Robert Ramsey
Wright
Ramsey
Presbyterian Church
Anniversary celebration call for Niaga ra Temple of Honor No 41
The Niaga ra Temple of Honor No 41 S of T calls for a June 14 gathering at Smithfield urging a broad Temperance response. It appeals to all, including inebriates, moderates, or non drinkers, to join in promoting Total Abstinence. Rev C A Holmes and Thos Gally will speak. committee members listed.
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Niagara Temple of Honor
S. of T
Smithfield
C. A. Holmes
Thos. Gally
Salesale Shoe Warehouse, & Co
Wood Street
Third Streets
Pittisburgh
Wyse
Snd
Great Flood at New Orleans Surrounds 300 Houses
The crevasse near the city remains unchecked as floodwaters rise fast. Thousands of homes, especially in the Seventh Ward and Second Municipality, are surrounded or submerged with residents seeking safety in upper stories or boats. Cholera among workers adds to the distress as crews struggle to close the crevasse.
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New Orleans
New York Tribune
Baltimore
Southern Mail
The
Picayune
Hercules
Crydes Market-House
Seventh Ward
Second Municipality
New Basin Waterhouse
Seat of Government Shuffle Approved by Five Vote
New York reports the seat of government changed by a majority of five. The plan designates four years alternately at Toronto and Quebec. The city remains tranquil as the decision takes effect.
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New York
Toronto
Quebec
Further Appointments in Port Districts
Wasuinotos City reports on May 22 that P M Henry Woods is appointed Surveyor of the Port of Pittsburgh and W Key Bond is appointed Surveyor of the Port of Cincinnati.
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Wasuinotos City
Henry Woods
Pittsburgh
W. Key Bond
Port of
Cincinnati
Funeral of Hon. Daniel Duncan Held in Washington
Washington May 22 funeral services were held for the Hon. Daniel Duncan of Ohio at his late residence. A large procession followed to Congressional burial ground with many distinguished attendees including department heads and pallbearers from New York Florida Georgia Virginia Tennessee.
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Washington
D. C
Daniel Duncan
Ohio
Congressional
Pal Bearers
Dudley Maroni
New York
John S. Pendleton
Florida
Hales
Georgia
Marshall
Virginia
Washington Buiars
Haskill
Money in circulation boosts banking reserves across the region
Monty Marters reports money is now abundant with five percent notes in high demand. Banks hold eight and a half million in coin while the Sub Treasury stores over two million, signaling strong liquidity and financial activity.
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Monty Marters
Severe Fire Destroys Tiffin Warehouse and Wheat
The Tiffin Olio Whig Standard extra reports a night blaze at W. N. Montgomery's warehouse near the Rail Road Depot in Tiffin. About 8000 bushels of wheat and assorted goods were destroyed, with $5,000 insured and losses thought to exceed coverage, believed caused by an incendiary act.
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W. N. Montgomery
Rail Road
Montgomery
Stark
Etna Tnsurance Company
Gaz
Loss of brig Frederic off Porto Anna Nicaragua
Letter from Nicaragua reports the brig Frederic under Capt Spinola wrecked near Porto Anna after a whale struck the keel. The vessel and cargo valued around $10,000, mainly indigo and hides from San Miguel, bound for Lima. Captain and crew abandoned ship as water flooded the hold. no insurance available on this coast.
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Nicaragua
Frederic
Spinola
Porto Anna
Realejo
San Miguel
Lima
Egg within an egg perplexes naturalists and merchants
A market purchase reveals one large egg with another perfect egg floating inside. A third egg may exist, unseen and unbroken. The phenomenon puzzles naturalists and serves as a caution to egg merchants to avoid shorting customers.
Rain Roap to the Grave at Cypress Hill Cemetery Ad
The Cypress Hill Cemetery proprietors advertise a funeral train connecting Brooklyn to the burial ground, promising a special car for mourners and bodies. The note warns of sensationalism and recalls a humorous line about two wives under the ground, reflecting satirical commentary.
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Cypress Hill Cementry
New York Exchange
Brooklyn
Appointment of Receivers and Collector Named in States
Washington on May 24 announces Charles H. Wilson named Receiver at Milwaukie Seneca W. Ely named Receiver at Chillicothe Ohio and John Young named Collector at Sandusky Ohio in official appointments setting new federal posts.
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Washington
Chas. H. Wilson
Milwaukie
Seneca W. Ely
Chillicothe
Ohio
John Young
Sandusky
City Councils Approve Fireproof Street Widening Ordinance
Businesses see revival as councils pass ordinance widening streets in the burnt district and mandating fireproof construction, signaling a hopeful rebound and safer rebuilding standards.
Incendiary Fire Suspected After Destructive Loss in St Louis
In St Louis on May 24 a major fire destroyed buildings and steamers, with losses totaling 1,620,290 and life losses lower than feared. A watchman from the steamer White Cloud provided information that may help identify the arsonist. Recovery begins as property owners clear debris. insurers expect to cover most claims.
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St Louis
White Cloud
Cholera Toll Rises in St Louis and Council Bluffs
The latest daily cholera deaths in St Louis total 24 with 231 fatalities for the week ending Tuesday. Cholera has appeared among the Mormons at Council Bluffs as well, signaling the spread in nearby areas.
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St Louis
Council Bluff
Cholera Rages Among California Emigrants
Report says cholera runs very seriously among California emigrants in the latest dispatches, with fears of outbreak spreading along routes and into settlements as authorities urge caution and quarantine measures.
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John Sutcliff
Court of Common Pleas
Charces Lancretpt
Langfeldt
Philadelphia
Jobn Faber
James E. Wharton
Wheeling
Wheeling Times
Ped
Wellsburgh
UF Macready
Boston
Europe
Benton
Mavready
Woodhall
Opera
War Department
Columbus Statesman
Ohio Insurance Company of Columbus
Wm. Matthews
C. 8. Barnes
Wm. E. Carter
Wm. B. Whitten
J. KR. Kinsey
John White
Canada
Nessee
Kennedy & Sawyer
Quincy
Digby
3D Street
Kenville
Steuben
W. W. Wilson
G. L
McCord & Co
Panama
Joun DD
Wear
James
Joann
Bayara
EALER
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Currier’s Tools
TLE
Byron Coll
Edward Pod
Joshua Rhodes
J Holesale
Woodstreet Water
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Aha
Brazil
Joshua Rhode
George Witulin
Avane
Pitt
W. Kuhn
Biuvons
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Sweetan Denis BP
Shay
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Ayo
Diamond Alley
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Getll
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Brig Gate
Bacalar
Cheek Creek
Guatemala
Wire
Chicago
Tuesday Tribune
Bowldin
Mathews
St. Louise
California
Ilson & Co
England
Mann’s
Churchill & Stanley
Edwards Co
3Th
Mar Uy Stairs
Youl
Iasing Ane
Stee Loptuer
Edward Toode
Ittsburgh, Apse
Hi & White
Cahela
Tromberg
St Charles
Strom
J. Stein
Bown
St. Clair
Olm
Fenney
Lacketstreet
Geo S. Swartz
Falland Foods
Fifth and Liberty
Pittsock
Ilusea & Lavemay
Ae PF Valviis
Erert
Bolland
Nprves
Paris
Laines
Coburg
Atlalpaceas
Ovis
Newstyle
Ttis City
Absalom Morris
Pittsburg
Sburgh Business
Lusale S&s
Market St
Joseph Horne, & Co
Tuides
NG &Co
Baltiler
Morocco
Indies
Coyne
Clair St
Penn St
Svskie& Eusner
Libre
Don’t Forest
Liberty
Apad Iy
Panev
Lonkenseyws
Limerick
FE. Warner
Patterson’s Row
St. ‘Sburg
Western
NEW York College OF Health
Main Street
Buffalo
G. C. Vaughn
Great West
Giese
Vaughn
Post
R. E
Feller
Hingle Sale and
Revais
Tittsburgh
s.Hanne
A. Sinela
Avents
Steubenville John Coal
Brandreth
Dr. Brandreth
Wm. Price
E. B. Yost
Story & Co
Salem
Annapolis
Matthew Thompson
New
Wellsburgh Foundry
Robert Ren
BR Donlavy
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