Earthquake, California steamers, and political notes from 1850 era
A broad, dense item notes a Cleveland earthquake, the August wheelbarrow man reaching Coloma, and shipwreck bells near the Azores. It reports California fever, gold hopes, and politics across counties, including Whig losses, Union meetings, and local elections results amid economic and social tensions.
Gold Mines in Chihuahua Not Profitable Reported
From Santa Fe dated the 1st ultimo news says the Gold Mines in Chihuahua are not profitable and earlier reports were exaggerated. Amboy's train from Independence reached Santa Fe in 36 days. Indian disturbances occurred occasionally. Business prospects looked good with traders having sold out. Troops at Independence faced difficulties, grass and water were plentiful on the plains but scarce near Santa Fe. Hall's train met at the Crossings and Brown's Government train near settlements. Several trains due at Independence soon. Kepehart the Presbyterian Missionary left Independence with a train.
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Chihuahua
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Independence
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Hall
Brown
Emigration Stats From Fot Laramie Letter
A letter from Fot Laramie dated 26 August reports emigration in decline with about 5000 this year. The register lists 39 000 to 50 000 emigrants including 2 590 women and 6 060 wagons, plus 23 000 horses, 8000 mules, 6000 oxen, and 1000 cows. Deaths en route total around 316, with one fifth unregistered. food shortages and smallpox among the Sioux also noted.
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Sacramentoryalleys
Steamship updates and quiet election notices in Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports indicate the Hermann from Southampton passed Halifax on September 20. The Atlantic arrived yesterday and will reach New York tomorrow. The Earopa was not sighted. Jenny Bind appeared with a brilliant face in Providence Rhode Island last night. Elections are proceeding with remarkable quietness in the city. CSS
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Southampton
Halifax
New York
Jenny Bind
Providence
Rhode Island
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Maryland Whigs Gain in County and Senate
The Maryland election returns show Whig gains outside Baltimore. Enoch Lowe wins governor by about 1,700 with 2,700 margin in Baltimore City where Whigs lag. Whigs claim Senate control 12 to 9 and foresee a reform-driven statewide Whig majority in coming elections.
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Baltimore
New York Tribune
Enoch Lowe
Thomas
Baltimore City
Court House
Senate
Revival of Chronotype editor profiles New Hampshire trust
The Chronotype editor Eliezer Wright revives an independent paper and critiques patronizing advertisers. A New Hampshire academic institute solicits free copies. the writer weighs duty to education against multiple reasons not to aid, citing finances, family, and the paper’s pay-and-pudding model.
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Eliezer Wright
New Hampshire
Auction of Jefferson county lands in Ohio set for October
Notice announces sale of multiple land tracts in Jefferson County Ohio under an act fixing minimum prices. Bids require down payment and twelve yearly installments with interest. Parcels include several lots with specified acres and perches and stated values. Sale to be held at the court house in Steubenville on Thursday October 3.
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Court of Common Pleas
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Warren Township
Jeff
James
John Lay
James Mos
Sheriff's Office
Court of Common Pleasin
Sunty
Belmont
James Savage
North Street
Steubenville
Ohio
Jas. S
Sheriff’s Office
Addi
Sale
Usenville
Jefferson County
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Dearal
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Cluca
P. M
Oolland
Charki
Irby
Burksville
A. Hart & Co
Vim. Jackson
Liberty Street
Pittsburgh
American Ou. DD
Teal & U
Wm Jackson
Woods Feet
Wm. Jackson
Pottsburgh
Wood Street
Wim. Nash
UH. Crew
Richmond
Wm. Palmer
Springfield
Curr & Mathers
Smithfield
Keith Apdegraph
Smithtie
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Tifrotisville
Ovallace & Bracken
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Wellsville
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Greene
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Allen
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Stark County
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Island Creek
Jemco
Thomas FP
Steubenvile
Perry Davis & Son
T.s.hening
Thhis Liug Emporium
Market Steel
Piles Cure Claim At Dr Atkinson Office
An old notice warns sufferers of piles about cure prospects and blames patients who doubt treatment. It cites Dr Atkinson on St Clair Street near Bridge as offering a remedy and implies long illness without help.
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Australia
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Pittsburgh, Pa
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