Mammoth Weekly Herald offers Western readers ambitious ads
The Steubenville Ohio Mammoth Weekly Herald promotes a political commercial and agricultural family paper with Western appeal. It touts the magnetic telegraph, large eight page style, and claims ahead-of- Eastern papers. Notices include a party of local mischief and a fatalistic duel of words, plus a lodge obituary and mourning orders. The text presents prices for subscriptions and a sharp stance on regional circulation and independence.
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Ggrand
Magnetic Telegraph
Herald
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Virginia
W. R. Allison
Errors of the Head and Heart in The Human Heart
A verbose excerpt from Jefferson Sutherland’s The Human Heart argues definitions of heart span anatomy, interiority, shape, vitality, and passion. It catalogs Webster’s senses, cites scriptural imagery, and notes the brain’s role in emotion, with references to Love and filial loyalty as examples of heart’s figurative uses.
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Webster
Absalom
Samuel
David
Meeting of Jefferson Bar Honors Late Rupert Orr
At a Jefferson County Bar gathering General S Stokely chaired with Thomas Means as secretary. A committee reported heartfelt condolences, funeral attendance, journal entry requests, and publication of proceedings by city papers, urging adjournment in respect to Rupert Orr’s memory.
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Jefferson Lopee
P. G. Rupert Orr
W.C. Wilson
Jefferson Bar
Jefferson Co
Gen. S. Stokely
Sai Thos. Means Esq
Rupert Orr
Ann
Means
R.S. Moody
Geo. W. Cook
E .Sys
Havener
Rozert Orn
Jefferson County Court of Common Pleas
S. Stokely
Ch’m. T. Means
Sec
Mind and heart as two brain faculties explained
The author argues Shakespeare misused heart and mind and contends thought resides in two brain regions. The voluntary Intellectual Faculties govern thought while the involuntary Affective Faculties occupy the posterior brain and are commonly termed the heart.
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Cerebrum
Heart and mind in Webster’s quoted quotation
Fragmentary excerpt discusses the seat of understanding as heart and mind. It contrasts wisdom in hearing with heart, attributing to Webster a definition of intellect and emotion as the full mental faculty. The passage blends quotation marks and typographic emphasis without full context.
Heart in Early Psychology and Scripture References
The excerpt discusses heart as seat of will and intention, noting biblical uses from Kings to Psalms. It contrasts heart as a mental faculty with a physical body concept, referencing Webster and Ecclesiastes to illustrate affective faculties and moral purpose within the mind.
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St. Louis
David
Webster
Heart in Scripture and Literature as Mind’s Seat
The text compares the biblical use of heart with the mental faculties as shown in 2 Samuel and in Sir Walter Scott. It notes heart representing thought and emotion, citing David dancing before the Lord and the Lay of the Last Minstrel line about one’s heart burning for homeland.
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W Kpstrer
Michal
David
Samuel
Walter Scott
Heart definitions and usages through Webster and Shakespeare
A compact dictionary-like excerpt tracing the word heart across sources such as Webster and Shakespeare. It maps senses from moral sentiment and conscience to physical organ and figurative uses, noting distinctions between intellect and affect, memory, and disposition of mind across cited passages.
Arrival of the Empire City and Era of Mining Unrest
The Empire City arrives from Chile with San Francisco dates to August and carries one million dollars in gold, alongside four hundred thousand in passenger cash and six hundred fifty six thousand in freight. California mining turns grim as Mexicans are to be expelled from Moron Gulch within 15 days, with miners in Bear River, Rough & Ready, and Green Valley earning up to twenty dollars daily. Nevada City shines as Strata yields rich gold, while Napoleons Aspire sparks republican talk. Austria braces for political change, coronation hurdles loom, and Germany faces unresolved constitutional tensions.
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New York
Empire City
San Francisco
Georgia
Panama
California
Welare
Ens Durance
Mormon Gulch
Bear River
Rough & Ready
Green Valley
Nevada City
Russia's roads to grain markets threaten American tariffs
A London Examiner paragraph warns Russia will flood Europe with corn via new railways from the south to Odessa. It argues Russia could outprice U S grain, prompting calls to restore protection and reopen mills and mines to avoid a European market collapse. Canada may resist tariffs as it seeks lower prices.
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Walker
London
Russia
Odessa
Europe
Canada
Congress
England
Arrival of the Cherokee and Georgia Steamships
The Cherokee and Georgia arrived with the California mail to August 1 and carried over $3,000,000 in goods and many passengers. Notable travelers include A Dunn of Michigan J C Rodgers of Baltimore John Parker James Dale C S Shaw of Toledo and John North of Plymouth Ohio. The Hibernia reached Boston later that day.
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New York
Georgia
California Mail
Panama
A. Dunn
Michigan
J. C. Rodgers
Baltimore
John Parker
James Dale
Philadelphia
C. S. Shaw
Toledo
Ohio
John North
Plymouth
Senate and House actions on bounty land and postal bills
In Washington on Sept 6 the Senate debated the Bounty Land Bill and approved an amendment extending benefits to mariners, while another amendment barred assignment of warrants. The bill was laid over after private bills. the House referred a post office appropriation with Senate amendments to Ways and Means, and then fought over Texas bill reconsideration. Clashes, votes, and adjournment followed as the day closed. In New York Bayard Taylor won Jenny Lind prize, Memphis reports river navigation steady, Nashville notes rising river shoals. Washington floor fights over California and Utah measures included slavery provisions, amendments barred or denied, and final passage of several bills amid disorder.
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Washington
Seward
Walker
Senate
House
Post Office Department
Committee of Ways and Means
Texas
Howard
Burt
Yeas
Bayly
California
Boyd
Utah
Vinton
Stevens
Adiou
Scenes from the life of a soldier in active service 1846
Descriptive battlefield scenes recount the surge of balls and shells around Field Marshall Radetzci. The account notes gruesome impacts, horses, fallen officers, and a Piedmontese artilleryman wounded by a spent shot. Cannons loft a smoky canopy over the town as Valletta memories unfold.
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Radetzci
Hugzzar
Granzer
Canant
Senate and House approve omnibus bill amid adjournment moves
A fragmented 19th century congressional report notes the Senate action on a Texs Mexico Omnibus Bill. It records amendments, yeas and nays, and House votes to adjourn on the 25th amid motions by Mr Thompson and Mr Hubbard. Delegates from Texas and California discussed per diems and bill provisions including $50,000 for books.
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House
Harris
Thompson
Hubbard
Olds
California
Schenck
Texas
Venable
Babbet
Smith
Am.ted
Canard Steamer Africa Due Liverpool and New York
The Canard Steamer Africa was expected at Liverpool on the 8th and was planned to sail for New York on October 26. The London Times discusses American affairs noting Texas boundary disputes and warns that State rights may threaten harmony with foreign powers, risking the Union’s prestige.
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Africa
Liverpool
New York
Per Hibernia
TIMES
London Times
Congress
Texas
United States
New Republic
Union
Population Figure for Pomeroy and Nearby Areas
Population data for Pomeroy Ohio and nearby communities including Sheffield Midlport Coalport and all along the river are cited. The report covers the combined total and differentiates each locality within the river region.
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Pomeroy Ohio
Sheffield
Midleport
Coalport
Unclear legislative report on Pierce bill and bank rumors
A fragmented item notes a joint committee reporting in favor of a measure related to Mr. Pierce and a bill before General Rusk with rumors about a banking house. It mentions a run on the bank and rising apprehension, with charter holders charged in connection to events. The text is garbled and partial.
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Santa
Pierce
Gen. Rusk
Inactive continues with scarce fresh ground offered
The passage notes ongoing inactivity and minimal or no new ground being offered, with receipts described as existing but not yielding fresh opportunities. This fragment suggests a stagnating situation where prospects remain limited and unchanged despite transactions.
Flour Market Advances Amid Rising Prices
Market reports indicate flour prices are climbing as supply concerns persist. Traders note steady demand from mills and bakers, with futures showing cautious gains in early trading.
Market prices from 1850 weekly commodity list
Commercial. Office of the Datty Hee rap Leubenville Sept 11 1850 revised prices list. Grain wheat oats corn rice barley pork lard and beef prices. sugar molasses tea coffee tea and various provisions with per barrel and per bushel quotes. cigarettes and tobacco rates. seeds clover Timothy and grasses. wood and fuel measures. Intermediate sizes with rates listed for retail and wholesale quantities.
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Datty HeErap
Leubenville
New Orleans
St. Louis
Dacox
Wisse Rodnam VERRS Receipts by River and Market Tone
Office of the Commercial Journal notes September 1 river receipts largely for east shipments. First-hand sales quoted at 3,874 to 3,90 per barrel, near market price with a downward tendency. Groceries show firmness but light sales with specific figures for sugar loaf and molasses, Rio coffee, and rice nearby in yesterday’s market report.
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Jos
Dr M Lane's Liver Pills Promoted By Testimonials
An old testimonial from Milesburg Centre County Pennsylvania dated April 28 1860 extols Dr M Lane's Liver Pills as effective for liver complaints and related diseases. A patient reports long suffering but relief after using the pills and urges continued use. A young lady notes greater relief than any prior medicine and a writer from W G Butler conveys correspondence to share the benefit.
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Milesburg
Centre Co. Pa
Messrs
J. Kiddl 'O
Fine
W.g.butlee
Theody
Lewenhock
J. Walisterk & Co
James M’alister
Enry
Ashtabula
Ohio
Jefferson CO
J. C. Cable
R. J. Morrison
A. He. Frazer
Steavenville
Henry Crew
Richmond
A Gaudy & Co
Warrenton
Wm. Palmer
Springfield
J. M. Reynolds
Weilsburg
John Scott
Amsterdam
Wonderful VWONDEK Pepsin Restores Digestion in Philadelphia
A 19th century advertisement touts ANOTHER Scientific VWONDEK Pepsin as a remarkable remedy for indigestion and liver complaints. Prepared by a Dr. Houghton in Philadelphia, it claims to use nature’s gastric juice to cure dyspepsia, jaundice, constipation, and debility. Also promotes Bronchimim Cured by Dr. Kates iodine for chronic cough and breathlessness, with testimonials from church members praising the medicine’s swift effects after three bottles.
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Liebi
Houghton
M. D
Nodt
North Breith Street
Vindadelphia
Kates Lodine
Ker
Leon
Elphan
WOE
Philadelphia
Wisous
Burnsville
Kentucky
Hiand
Weily
Solu Wholesale
Ty Wm. Jackson
Western
Pennsylvania
Gio
Westernirginia
Lauberty Street
Carl
Xelene
Burkville
DL Tind & Co
Widackoon
Liberty Street
Vittsburgh
Pennsylvia
Virginia
Clie
Pittshurch
Atleheny
Orginal Amereon Oil
DD. Hail & Co
Anch
Tre
American Oil
Wm. Jackson
Laberty Street
Millitsburgh
Wood Street
Hail & Co
Windachson
Pitsburgh
Win. Nash
Steubenville
Crew
Richmond
Palmer
Springfield
Car & Mathers
Proithhebd
Reid & Apdegraph
Snuthtie'd
Jonn Totlavtt
Blowwille
Wallace & Bracken
LaGrange
Bb. Yost
Warrenton
Wii
Pern
Waldewitlas Sager
New York
New Hampshire
Nod
S. D. Howe
D.bowe
Vassey
Th. Olio Medical College
Dlowe
Cluart
KK. J. Morison & Co
3. C. Cable
Steubenvilles
James Pani & Co
Wheeling
McBean & Knox
Cadiz
Cherry Pectoral claims and testimonials endorsed
Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral is presented as a powerful lung remedy with widespread community support. The prospectus cites esteemed physicians and testimonials from patients, including cases of cough, asthma, and bronchitis. Letters from Dr. J.C. Ayer and local figures attest its efficacy and prompt relief, promoting purchase through Mfg by J.C. Ayer in Lowell and retailers in Steubenville Cadiz.
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Ayer
Vastuy
de. Perkins
Vermont Medical College
Norwich
J.C. Ayer
Betsey Streeter
Geo. Watkinson
David Thoring
Joseph Battles
Lowell
Mass
Tls. Menning
Atkinson Promises Cure for Rheumatism
The renowned physician Dr Atkinson, now located in Pittsburgh, claims to cure rheumatism with permanent relief for $ few dollars, inviting the worst cases to his office near the Allegheny Bridge and 5 Clairst. He emphasizes genuine cures over mere treatment and urges patients to call, asserting he has healed more cases than any other local doctor in three months.
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Bain
Cmeinnuli
Irincipsielbue
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Allegheny Bridge
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