Funeral Reflections on William Henry Harrison’s Death
The Washington City Intelligencer recalls the quick illness and sudden death of President Harrison. It praises his public virtue and private integrity, notes the nation’s grief, and lauds his service to the Constitution and country.
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William Henry Harrison
Times of Washington
WashinaTon
Washington
Yorktown
Wolfian
Gen. Harrison
Bepmr
Harrison
Goop
Funeral of the late President prompts nationwide mourning
Crowds fill streets along Pennsylvania Avenue for the President’s funeral procession. The event features military formations, civic groups, and clergy, with a ceremonial march to the Congressional Burying Ground. The procession, two miles long, includes a white horse drawn bier, a velvet coffin, and a solemn Episcopal service before interment.
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Pennsylvania Avenue
Baltimore
Alexandria
Trump
New York Avenue
Light Infantry
National Blues
Columbia Artillery
Potomac
Georgetown
Eagle Artillerists
Eutaw Infantry Invincibles
Independent Greys
National Guards
Maryland Cadets
and Military Association
Aqnapolis Greys
Annapolis
York Riflemen
Washington Blues
York
Pennsylvania
United States Marines
United States Light Artillery
Rinegorp
Fort McIlenry
Army
Navy
United States
Sword of Justice
Sword of State
Presidential
Adams
Hawey
City Hall
Capitol
Capitol Square
Congressional Burying Ground
Hawley
Aftermath Reflections Haunt Public Mind
The article contemplates the nation’s mood after a crisis as citizens face collective grief and a renewed sense of public duty. It notes how the ending of turmoil leaves room for contemplation and the weight of bereavement on shared memory.
State Senate Deadlock Delays Public Works Funds
The Cincinnati Gazette reports that State Fund Commissioners sought a loan from Cincinnati Banks but were refused due to banks' inability to issue notes under current penalties. This dog in the manger stance in the Senate threatens funding for public works projects.
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Ohio Public Works
State Senate
Cincinnati Gazette
Republic
A Distinguished Rogue Fled to Evade Forgery Charges
C F Mitchell ex member of Congress from Niagara District New York fled the country on the 30th after forging drafts in Philadelphia and New York totaling four to five thousand dollars He had sought a Navy Agent post but the President saw through him Authorities say the officers of justice are hot on his path.
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Register, &c
Congress
Adams
Harrison
Society of Odd-Fellows
Washington Catholic Temperance Association
C. F. Mitchell
Niagara District
New York
Philadelphia
Mitchell
Navy
New York City
Officers of Justice
Cincinnati Charter Election Results Highlight Licenses Debate
Samuel W. Davies reelected mayor of Cincinnati with James Saffin as city marshal. Two council tickets contested tavern and coffee house licenses. the pro-license ticket prevailed.
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Cincinnati
Samuel W. Davies
James Saffin
Ilb
Bank of Circleville Reserves and Circulation Report
On the 1st instant the Bank of Circleville held 29570 in specie and 24250 in paper of other banks on hand, with circulation of 32725 payable on demand and 30649 post notes payable in six and twelve months.
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Bank of
Circleville
Ohio Medical Convention Sets Columbus Date in May
The Ohio Medical Convention, which met in Cleveland in 1839, adjourned to meet in Columbus on the first Wednesday in May 1841. The convention will re assemble at the designated time.
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United States
Secretary of State
Ohio Medical Convention
Cleveland
Columbus
Weed remedies for Peace Tres Worm
Mr J P Kirtland of Cincinnati discusses worm control in the Western Farmer and Gardener. He notes the worm egg on trees resembles the moth, prompting a trial with tansy wormwood camphor turpentine tobacco near the tree to protect fabrics. Hon Reuben Wood near Cleveland also reports success in these plantings kept close to the tree.
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J. P. Kirtland
Cincinnati
Gardner
Berkshire Swine Describe a Black Hogs Elite Breed
The Berkshire hog is praised as the aristocracy of the yard with length, breadth, depth, fine bone and small ears. It features a shiny black color with white feet and contrasts with English tastes favoring white or roan cattle and black hogs. Past Berkshires differed in color and maturity, while present stock matures earlier with small ears.
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Berkshire
Berkshires
Col Harney Reports Sea Cow Like Creature near Key West
In Exploring the Everglades Col Harney adds to natural history by describing a large water animal near Key West. He calls it a sea cow like being, about 15 feet long, 2,500 pounds, with a cow-shaped head and two small flippers, unable to leave water and feeding on shoreline grasses, moving with a broad tail.
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Everglades
Col. Harney
Key West
Rowing Up The Times Of A Nation In The Press
The piece cites comments from the Liverpool Mail and U. S. Gazette on Anglo American tensions. It quotes a U S Gazette warning that a rupture could shield the country from debts deemed never to be repaid, describing the loan situation as vast and never intended to be repaid.
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Liverpool Mail
U. S. Gazette
England
United States
Fatal Hunting Accident Claims Isaac Ricks
Mr Isaac Ricks of Richland township met death Friday morning when a neighbor on a turkey hunt mistook him for game and fired while Ricks was rising from behind brush. He collapsed, exclaiming I am a dead man, in Clinton Republic report.
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Isaac Ricks
Richland Township
Clinton
Repub
Nauvoo Charters Issued by Illinois Legislature
The text notes three Illinois charters granted to Jo. Smith era groups, incorporating Nauvoo city a great university and a Nauvoo military region. They refuse removal from Illinois after Missouri expulsion and begin city operations with Dr. Dennett named Mayor by Gov. Carlin.
An Excellent Potato Pudding Recipe Note
An old recipe describes making potato pudding with boiled potatoes butter eggs cream white wine and lemon juice. In Scioto river Gol James Means aged 45 and a son of Wm H Douglas aged 15 drowned after a buggy toppled into the swollen water as horses panicked. The Commercial Bank of Scioto and Lafayette Bank Cincinnati began issuing small bills despite a prohibitory law.
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England
Gol. James Means
Chillicothe
Wm. H. Douglas
Scioto
Republic
Commercial Bank of
Bank of Chillicothe vaults and emigration to California
On the first of March the Bank of Chillicothe reported vault totals of 151995 37 in gold and silver and 12366 notes of other banks. Its circulation stood at 67738 90-1b. The missourians are emigrating to California in sizable numbers.
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Bank of Chillicothe
California
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