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Recommended medicinal lines from Dr Harrells CELEBRATED PREPARED MEDICINES
A 19th century advertorial listing Dr Harrells remedies with prices and uses. It details Extracts of Sarsaparilla and Blood Root for blood impurities and scrofula, plus treatments for mucous membranes, urinary issues, fever, cough, and dental powder. It pitches safety, efficacy, and separate prices per dose.
Marry Young or Suffer Later Says Tarboro Press
The Tarboro Press quotes a sentimental exhortation urging youth to marry before aging dulls passion. It contrasts lively domestic skills and virtue with declining ardor, praising a wife skilled in cooking and household arts as social harmony grows. The piece ends by naming Jeremy Diddle.
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Jerry
Cupig
Martry
Patel
Jeremy Diddle
Van Buren Letter Upheld Democracy Appeal in Ulster County
Martin Van Buren writes from Kinderhook October 4 replying to Ulster county Democracy leaders. He declines mass convention attendance but endorses vigorous rally against Federalists he views as reviving the old Federal spirit. He cites the extra session distribution bill and conveys respect and gratitude to the Ulster Democracy committee and supporters.
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Kinderhook
Ulster County
Hell
Kingson
Congress
Union
Ulster
Frend
Ol’ D.l
M. van Buren
Messrs. Rodey
A. Chipp
J.D. Ostrander
Wm. Davison
Nicholas Sickls
B. M. Hasbrouck
E. Suydam
John van Buren
Rail Road Meeting To Discuss Oxford Henderson Route
A meeting was called for Tuesday at the Court House to consider the propriety and practicability of constructing a railroad from Oxford to Henderson. The gathering aims to review feasibility, costs, and potential benefits for the proposed line.
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Court House
Oxford
Henderson
Meeting Calls Committee to Study Project and Fundraise
After a court adjournment the meeting chose Col. Wm. Robards as chair and James M. Wiggins as secretary. A seven member committee was formed to study the project costs and benefits and plan next steps, with subscriptions opened to gauge local support. the group will reconvene on the fourth Saturday of the month.
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Col
Wm. Robards
James M. Wiggins
Conte
Robt. B. Gilliam
Wim
S. M’clanahan
James Wooper
Geo
T. W. Norman Thomas Miller
R. N. Herndon
C. H. Wiley
Committee of
Oxford Mercury
Murder case trials Craven Superior Court enflame community
Newhern Nov 1 The Fall term of Craven Superior Court closed with capital case State vs Katharine Hill for murder of Henry Hill Jr. The prisoner, calm and unfeeling at trial, was sentenced to branding with M on the left thumb and six months imprisonment.
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Newhern
Craven Superior Court
Settle
Katharine Hill
Henry Hill
Henry Jon
Hardihood
Horrid Affair In Lincoln County Murder Charge
Report states the wife of Mr. Hinkle in Lincoln County was jailed after a magistrate court found probable cause in a murder case. The aged slave woman’s body was found at a spring away from the house, suggesting she was killed at the residence and dragged to the location.
Murder verdict inquest finds Hinkle killer
A jury of inquest concluded that a Black man was murdered by Mr. Hinkle. Authorities arrested Mrs. H after a bottle of spirits was found near the body of Charlotte Jeffersonian at the spring.
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Neg
Hinkle
Charlotte Jeffersonian
Flour in New York Supply Estimates Decline
The New York Commercial Advertiser reports a reduced flour stack in the state, valuing it at 40,000 barrels versus 50,090 barrels at the same time last year, indicating a tighter supply posting.
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New York
Nissler Mania Sparks Box Sales Rumor
The last Boston Atlas reports a surge in Nissler mania with rapid interest and claims two hundred eighty nine dollars paid for a lower tier box choice. Admirers of Fanny are described as advancing investigations amid public curiosity.
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Boston
Fanny
Petersburg Intelligencer
Rail Roads for Sale by State Auction in April
The New York State Controller advertises the sale at auction on the third Monday of April of two Rail Bowls and their appurtenances, the Tihiea and Oswego, and the Catskill and Canajoherie defaulted after payment of interest on the loaned stock.
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Tio Rail Roads
Controller of
New York
Tihiea
Oswego
Catskill
Canajoherie
Invention to walk on Water by a Prussian engineer
The Prussian Government notes a novel device for walking on water described in the Prussian Gazette. A Magdeburg garrison engineer reportedly traversed the river with his knapsack and musket as easily as on land, using the elaborate contrivance.
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Magieburg
Murder Trial For Mr Adams Murder Charge At Issue
The New York Express reports the murder of Mr Samuel Adams by Colt. Trial fixed for Monday with Willis Tall aiding the District Attorney. Colt’s defense seeks postponement. Colt’s statements describe a dispute over an unsettled account, a struggle, and the fatal blows. Colt details attempts to conceal the crime and initial hesitation to seek help, then acting after, and his attempts to inform his brother. He was accompanied by his visiting brother and his counsel. The public is left without commentary on the above.
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A Adams
Colt
Samuel Adams
Willis Tall
St. Louis
Adans
Adams
Tragic Head Wound Shrouded in Mystery
The narrative suggests a plausible but not probable theory of the death. The head wound details are debated and no witnesses remain to confirm the dreadful tragedy, leaving the secret known only to God and the deceased.
Cost of Interfering Expenditures in Afghanistan War
The Bombay Times reports that the East India Company spent nine millions sterling on the Afghanistan war from November 1838 to January 1840, about forty million dollars, highlighting the extraordinary expense of the conflict.
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Bombay Times
East India Company
Affghanistan
Buxton and Fashion Race Challenge on Union Course May 1842
Buxton owners urge Fashion to race in four mile heats across the Union Course this May for 20000 dollars a side. The offer allows half or quarter forfeit, with Fashion’s champions free to select terms. The challenge stays open throughout May.
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Urf
Col Johnson
Mr Long
Buxton
Fashion
Boston
Camden
Union
Drowned Passenger on Steamboat Jewels Identified as Damon Case
About three to four weeks ago Damon jumped overboard from the Steamboat Jewels between Norfolk and Baltimore and drowned despite rescue efforts. The body was recovered and from the items in his pockets, including forty five dollars, two dollars eighteen cents, a Silver Watch, and papers, he is believed to be Nathaniel L. Pon of New York. Papers show he worked on a Saw and Shingle mill project near Plymouth, North Carolina. He left several heir-relevant documents. inquiries may be addressed to William Tanner, Coroner, Kent Island, Queen Anns County, Maryland.
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Damon
Jewels
Norfolk
Baltimore
T Heppers
Nathaniel L. Pon
City of
New York
Plymouth
North Carolna
William Tanner
Kent Island
Queen Ann’s County
Maryland
Yale Students Clash With Firemen in New Haven Riot
A riot in New Haven saw Yale College students oppose eight town engines during an inspection. They blocked hose placement at Central Church, then broke into an engine house, destroying a Washington engine and about two hundred feet of hose. City watch was overwhelmed by brickbats as citizens rallied. Faculty promise to repair damages, actions against rioters unclear.
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New Haven
Yale College
College
Washington
City Watch
Roof fire prompts tin roofing concern at Mechanics Hall
The Petersburg Statesman reports that Mechanics' Hall roof, covered with tin, ignited twice during a recent fire, turning red hot and setting the sheeting alight. The incident suggests tin roofing is not fireproof.
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Petersburg Statesman
Mechanics’ Hall
The World Bankrupt, A Global Debt Review
A Philadelphia Messenger paragraph lists global debt strains with England seeking revenue, France deficit of 180 million dollars, Austria 175 million loan, and Russia Prussia Spain and Portugal in financial trouble. Turkey Belgium and Egypt borrowing, Naples raising ducats for Sicily, Texas borrowing in England, and the United States poised to raise a 12 million loan for the year.
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Philadelphia Messenger
England
France
Austria
Russia
Prussia
Spain
Portugal
Turkey
Belgicum
Egypt
Naples
Sicily
Texas
United States
Silk Cotton described by Hon A Hutchinson in Texas letter
In a letter to President Lamar, the Hon A Hutchinson details a cotton species found in western Texas called Silk Cotton. He notes its superior fineness and whiteness, claiming luxurious growth and comparing it to the South Sea variety.
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Texas
A. Hutchinson
Lamar
Republic of Texas
South Sea
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