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Tarboraugh Press
Gvoteg
Howard
Tea Dallace
Fryer Vene
Mace Iinet
Otwanee
Poe
Marble coffin for Washington's remains unveiled in Mount Vernon
Washington's coffin plan described in detail as a massive marble sarcophagus shaped from a solid block eight by three by two feet set on a plinth. The lid bears a bold relief showing a thirteen-striped shield, the national flag, and an eagle crest, with the name Washington carved on the plain field.
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The
Globe
Washington
Siti
Mount Vernon
Aravs ‘Ud
United States
Marble sarcophagus for George Washington at Mount Vernon
Inscription recounts Lawrence Lewis surviving executor of George Washington permitting a marble sarcophagus. John Struthers of Philadelphia funded and crafted the coffin of Pennsylvania marble with bold sculpture. Ceremony occurred near Washington’s tomb with Maj. Lewis, Lorenzo Lewis, John A. Washington, George Washington, Miss Jane Washington, and Rev. Johnson present.
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Lawrence Lewis
George Washington
John Strothers
Philadelphia
Struthers
Washington
Major Lewis
Pennsylvania
Mount Vernon
George Washineton
St. John
Strickland
Mr. Struthers
Metit
Maj. Lewis
Lorenzo Lewis
John A. Washington
George Washigton
Jane Washington
Me. Jolusou
Fabius
Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road progress report
The Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road announces progress on grading, with forty miles completed of fifty, and ten miles underway. Superstructure on the first ten miles near Roanoke to receive cars by December or January, Gaston bridge nearing completion. Spring plans to finish line to Henderson depot. Timber, sills, rails, and iron for fifty miles received. contractors actively at work.
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Raleigh and Gaston Rail Road
Roanoke
Cirthest
Gaston
Gemit
Llenderson
Tar River
Prolonged Construction Expenditure Highlighted by Stockholders
The note states that the project will compare with similar efforts in the United States in scale and that strong prosecution and energy accompany it. It mentions many contractors and workers, resulting in heavy expenditures, with stockholders referenced in an advertisement elsewhere in the paper indicating further instalment requisitions.
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United States
Oan
Faleigh Star
The Fruits of Abolition Runaway Slaves in Mercersburg
Three enslaved Virginians seeking shelter in Mercersburg Pennsylvanias home on the night of the fourth led to a deadly confrontation. An armed escapee attacked constables with a scythe, killing the foreman and wounding two others, including severe chest and facial injuries. one slave was also wounded.
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Virginia
Mercersburg
T Hem
Justifiable Homicide Verdict in Escape Attempt Case
Coroner's inquest returned a verdict of justifiable homicide after a sheriff shot and killed several people who tried to rescue a fugitive slave from the Newark jail in Upper Canada.
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Newark
Upper Canada
Mirderous Scheme Near Alexandria Louisiana
The Bellefiy reports a villaious plot near Alexandria along the Red River, Louisiana. Nine ringleaders, both enslaved and free Blacks, and led by white men, were executed for sedition by the 12th inst. A principal white conspirator escaped. The plan was deep and widespread, but providentially averted.
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New Orleans
Alexandria
Hed River
Louisiana
Compton
Lynching Horrors Reported in Mississippi Crimes
A sketchy notice describes multiple lynchings in Mississippi. An elderly man named Grave, who had issued 'free passes' to Black people, was flogged after arrest and release for lack of evidence. Marshal harmed. planters and a lawyer targeted. mob violence condemned by The Sentinel.
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Mississippi
Grave
V. Sentinel
Wr. Saunders
Madison Co
Scott
Wilkinson County
State branding infamy marks a grim moment
A fragment notes accusations of branding by state actors that stain public memory. The read text hints at systemic harm and enduring controversy across official circles, with calls for accountability and historical reckoning.
Suspected Murder Shocks Chicago Area in 19th Century
A young woman allegedly seduced by her brother in law Jenkins died after an abortion. Her body was moved to Michigan City for burial. Arsenic was found in the stomach when remains were exhumed. A medical man and the sister Mrs Jenkins left town as a legal inquiry unfolds. Both families were once respected Methodists.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Jenkins
Michigan City
Methodist Church
Catfish Feast At Louisville Headquarters
Weppard invited the city to a vast 1224 pound catfish chowder served at his Louisville headquarters. The rouster was caught in the Ohio River.
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Weppard
Louisville
Ohio
Mass Murder Near Lexington Tied to White Man Reese
A mass murder occurred near Lexington Kentucky. Mr. Connor was killed in his single residence. The assailants took a thousand dollars and a gold and silver watch. Two black suspects confessed and said a white man named Reese led them, but no property recovery is reported.
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Connor
Lexington
Reese
Illinois Legislature bans steam boat racing law enacted
The legislature passes a law to prevent steam boat racing. It states that when death results from an explosion or other cause, the captain and engineer of the boat may be indicted for manslaughter.
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Illneis
Ottawa Indians Visit Louisville on Trail to Osage River
A convoy of Ona wa tribe members numbering about one hundred sixty six, men women and children, passed through Louisville Monday en route from Maunee Ohio to the Osage River under Col M Tlwaine. On the levee locals circled the group as they cooked pork by a campfire, with several children briefly appearing nude. The scene drew gypsy encampment comparisons for their colorful attire and nomadic appearance as others remained aboard the steamboat bound for St Jo n is.
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Louisville
Maunee
Ohio
Osage River
M'Tlwaine
St. Jonis
Col
Descent From Pon tine Described Ottawa Departure
The Jeffersonville Courier recounts a conversation about the Ottawa people and their emigration with praise for a descendant of Pon tine. It notes perceived degeneration in appearance compared to Sioux and claims they welcomed relocation hoping for abundant game, while their oracles and council fires faded amid civilization’s march.
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M'llvaine
Mwancoustonfee
Pontine
Jeffersonville
Michigan's Indian names law preserves native place names
Providence Journal notes Michigan’s law demanding legislative consent before giving towns names from other places or men. It argues the rule preserves rivers and lakes with native names, avoids European city titles, and honors enduring native leaders rather than replicas like Paris or Athens.
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Providence
R.J
Michigan
London
Paris
Amsterdam
Thebes
Palmyra
Carthage
Troy
Liverpool
Athens
Moscow
Morocco
Edinburgh
Alexandria
Babylon
Sparta
Corinth
Franklin
Greene
Jefferson
Washington
Seneca
Massasoit
Ontario
Erie
Names and towns reflect taste and history
The author argues against crowning towns with revolutionary heroes when the names become vulgar through repetition. They urge restraint to avoid erasing Indigenous presence, praising Michigan’s example and hoping public opinion or law will follow.
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London
Fishville
Buttertown Bungtown, &c
Michigan
Escape from Quicksand Related by Missionary Spalding
A Boston Times report quotes Me Spalding a missionary west of the Rockies describing a white sand plain that sank his wagon and animals. He recounts rapid quivering ground and a near escape, noting buffaloes once vanished in quicksand as the heat crusted the mire.
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Spalding
Rocky Mountains
Dr. Whitman
Mrs. S
Mr. Fitzpatrick
Boston Times
Kiss Daring Barrister At Leicester Inn
A humorous tale recalls a Leicester circuit barrister who, after breakfast, pressed a kiss on a Quaker landlady behind the bar. She warned him not to, yet he vowed to kiss. She relented, saying he may kiss but should not make a habit of it.
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the Bush
Leicester
Compliment to the Medical Profession in Hanover
The Hamburg Gazette notes influenza in Hanover as a short disorder lasting two days when patients stay in their chambers and receive no medical advice. The remark emphasizes a quick recovery with rest.
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Hamburg
Hanover
Tobacco Chewers Case Warns of Tongue Cancer
In a work on tumors by John C. Warren, Crocker and Brewster publish a cancer of the tongue caused by tobacco use. The author states tobacco is a common cause of cancer on the tongue and lip and notes many patients admit tobacco use. He warns that every tobacco chewer is at risk of tongue cancer.
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John C. Warren
Crocker and
Brewster
A Cautionary Quip On Marriage And Temperance
A proverb-like line argues that turning a man of good character toward drink is encouraged by a wife who scolds him at home. The remark frames marriage as a trigger for vice rather than a remedy, reflecting social humor about temperance.
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