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Anyinnae
Dr Evans Soothing Syrup for Teething Children
An advertature for Dr William Evans's Soothing Syrup claims it calms teething pain in infants and prevents convulsions. It describes symptoms of teething and praises the syrup as humane, safe, and effective, with a testimonial letter endorsing early use and public acknowledgment.
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William Evans
Vans
Homer
Cantion Item Availability At New York and Agents
Advertisement notes purchasing from 100 Chatham Street New York or REGULAR AGENTS including M Repmono Geo Howard Tarboro and M Russex Elizabeth City. Dated January 1840.
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Chatham St
New York
D. M. Repmono
Geo. Howard
Tarboro
M. Russex
Elizabeth City
Westward the star of Empire takes its way in history
S. Chapel Hill letter from April 4 1840 laments empire’s instability and predicts westward progress of civilization. It argues republics rise then fall, cites Egypt Carthage Greece Rome, doubts permanence of government, and warns of civil strife if US republic declines.
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Empire
Egypt
Carthage
Greece
Rome
Cisiveat
Star of Empire
Vice President Letter to Abolitionists Published
The Globe reprints the Vice President's letter to abolitionists, presenting an earnest appeal with the hope of wide circulation through the Democratic press allies. The semi weekly Globe publishes the letter alongside praise for its leadership and a call for readers to circulate the message widely.
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Globe
Letter from Vice President to Lew is Tappan on abolition petitions
Washington 1840 letter explains why Vice President will not present a petition from 140 New York women calling for abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia and territories. He argues constitutional limits, rights of states, and unity concerns, noting district rights and danger to the Union.
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Lewis Tappan
New York
Senate
Washington
Congress
District of Columbia
United States
Mae
Virginia
Maryland
New England
Confederacy
Bhangell
Union
Free State
Quebec
Montgomery
Boston
Bunker Hill
Warren
Connecticut
Jerseys
Princeton
Mercer
Capitol
Vernon
Rights and modesty in womens’ duties debate
In a speech denouncing petitioners, RH. M. Johnson argues women’s rights rest on virtue and divine law, claiming women are protected by custom and law yet exempt from public duties. He expresses respect for petitioners but cannot comply, returning the petition with firm views and regards. Lewis Tappan of New York City joins in the closing.
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RH. M. Johnson
Lewis Tappan
New York City
Block houses to be erected from fort Evie to Chippewa
Report from Toronto says orders have been given to immediately build block houses along a line from fort Evie opposite Buffalo to Chippewa about twenty miles away. A cannonading from the Canadian shore is expected to rouse the government to action.
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Buffalo Journal of the 21St Ul
Toronto
Fort Evie
Chippewa
Reward for C G Newcomb apprehension in New York
Advertisement offers 500 dollar reward plus reasonable expenses for the apprehension and delivery to city officers of C G Newcomb late first teller of the Manhattan Bank. The notice seeks his capture in New York City and promises payment upon delivery.
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New York
C. G. Newcomb
Manhattan Bank
Bank Circulation Falls Sharply Under Free Banking Law
Circulation of New York banks dropped from about 24 million on January 1, 1839 to about 14 million on January 1, 1840 a decline of ten million or roughly two fifths despite more than 15 million in banking capital created under the free banking law during the period.
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New York
Texan Independence News Reaches Galveston Message
A Galveston dated postscript reports that the news has arrived confirming Mexico's acknowledgment of Texan independence. The brief dispatch notes the event as received in the city on the 23d ult. and reflects the era's geopolitical shifts.
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Galveston
Texas
Mexico
Real estate values surge in New Orleans, says True American
The New Orleans True American reports daily real estate sales in the city at prices from $20 to $100, noting that costs now are far below the $500 figures seen years ago.
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New Orleans
Silk Society off ers bounties for raw silk prizes
The National Silk Society offers many prizes ranging from 100 to 1000 dollars for the best samples of raw silk to be produced in the coming summer. The total of all bounties amounts to 316000 dollars.
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National Silk Society
Melancholy suicide at Globe Inn
At the Globe Inn Mr James Cowles, recently ill and under medical care, appeared to suffer a mental lapse and fatally cut his throat with a common pen knife in his chamber. A prior episode had led to a watch being set, but the act occurred when he was momentarily unguarded. Cowles was highly esteemed by associates who mourn his untimely end.
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Globe Inn
James Cowles
Baltimore
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