Arrival of the Steamer Cambria Brings UK News
The Cambria arrives in Boston with London Liverpool and Ireland reports. Parliament to prorogue on August 9. Cholera deaths surge in London and the South, with Liverpool worsening. Ireland sees a serious riot in County Down as Orangemen clash with Catholics. heavy casualties and prisoner captures reported. relief doctors denied access locally.
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Cambria
Boston
Liverpool
London
Ireland
County Down
Tullymore
Doyle's
Disaffection and shifts as authorities alter ranks abroad
Kos suth returns to Perth amid enthusiasm as General Ondinot dismisses all officials from the Republican and Ninth governments. He replaces them with individuals formerly serving under Gregory the second. Reports mention Bem’s victory over Russia per Paris diplomatic circles. Hungarians gain further advantages before Comora. Schleswig agent arrives in Berlin to protest the armistice.
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Ondinot
Reblican
Us the
Gregory
Bem
Paris
Comora
Schleswig
Berlin
Opposition Fury and the Union’s Hypocrisy
The Union of Monday is analyzed for advocating a harsh partisan stance against the Taylor administration. The piece argues the Union’s tactics resemble the very foes it claims to despise, criticizing their rash denunciations and premature opposition. It warns the Union to guard its own health as it wields opposition in a fragile political climate.
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Union of Monday
Union
Taylor
Nat. Intelligencer
Prince Caniere Arrested On Government Order
The National reports Prince Caniere son of Lucien Bonaparte and Ex-President of the Roman Constitutional Assembly was seized by government order while traveling from Marseilles to Paris. He reportedly seeks money lent to aid Louis Napoleon's election and may be sent to England or America instead of imprisonment. A ministry change is deemed highly likely soon.
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The
National
Prince Caniere
Lucien Bonaparte
Roman Constitutional Assembly
Marseilles
Paris
Louis Napoleon
France
Rome
England
America
Papal greetings amid Rome unrest and European battles
General Oudinot receives an autographed letter from the Pope on Rome's key delivery amid hopes for order. Garibaldi escapes French lines in the Abrezzi mountains while Garibaldi troops tally 20 000. Across Europe Haynau defeats the Magyars near Comorn as Austrians push into Raab Presburgh. Bem defeats Russians in Transylvania and Vienna reports Buda Pesth surrender. Hungarian resistance collapses as peasant ways are set for war.
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General Oudinot
Rome
Ricolle
Cacehette
Gaeta
Pius IX
Quirinal
Garibaldi
Abrezzi
Neapolitan
Hayneau
Austria
Comorn
Russia
Hagneau
Raab
Presburgh
Paris
Bem
Transylvania
Wallacia
Vienna
Buda
Pesth
Dembrnski
Georgey
U Crotia
Fzegedin
Kossuth
Theeople
Quarantine ends as Wise shoots Hart over jealousy
In St. Louis on August 6 John S. Wise a Post Office clerk fatally shot Thomas H. Hart of Palmyra after intercepting his wife’s letters. Wise’s act followed alleged jealousy and infidelity. Fort Kearney reports through June 23 emigrants halted with about twenty thousand people and six thousand animals along the route amid good grass but mountain shortages feared. John Lear of Blacksville Pa died after accidentally shooting his shoulder at Fort Kearney. Dr. Drum of Ohio amputated an arm and died from the wound. Several emigrants at Fort Kearney sustained safety related injuries including Geo McFinney of Moulton, Maine.
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St. Louis
John S. Wise
Thomas H. Hart
Palmyra
Wise
Hart
Fort Kearney
Fort Hall
John Lear
Blacksville
Pennsylvania
Dr. Drum
Ohio
Geo. McFinney
Moulton
Maine
A Fastidious Justice Resigns Over Racial Testimony Law
The Xenia Torchlight recounts a resignation by John Ketterman a Locofoco Justice of the Peace Cesar Creek township after a repeal allowing negro testimony in cases where white parties are involved. It notes the judge’s reluctance to accept a black witness and mocks his delay in learning of the repeal and coalition that achieved it.
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John Ketterman
Locofoco
Cesar Creek
Xenia
Est Peint Academy
Desiderattum
Daviess
Actor Wharam Dies in Cleveland After Paralyic Attack
The Herald reports the death of Mr. Wharam, a Cleveland actor, on the Ist, caused by paralysis. The same paper carries a theatrical ad announcing his appearance in a popular character. It notes cholera mortality among middle aged married females has surpassed other classes.
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Supven Deatru
Wharam
Cleveland
Herald of the
Ist Inst
Self-Serving Scandal Does Not Lift One Up
A noted aphorism warns that those who try to elevate themselves by shaming others gain nothing and may as well push a wheelbarrow to move forward. The quip underscores the folly of underhanded self-promotion.
Spaulding’s speech sparks Free Democracy praise and critique
The Cincinnati Globe reports Judge Spaulding praising Free Democracy at the Cleveland Convention while the Lebanon Star critiques his past support for slavery era policies. The piece notes his shift after an office bargain and his stance on Texas annexation and the Mexican War, contrasting Cass and Free Soil positions.
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Cincinnati Globe
Judge Spaulding
Cleveland
Spaulding
Old Liberty Guard
Texas
Cass
Townshend
Morse
Morse. If Gen. Cass
Lewis Cass
Mexico
Cuba
Free Democracy
Tom Corwin
Lebanon
California Trade Surplus Risks and Shipping Losses
By July 4, 371 US vessels had sailed for California, mostly English and a few American. The surge in Cali trade may overstock markets and depress prices. Merchants report goods as cheap as in the US, signaling a likely run of losses for shippers and possibly even successful gold diggers facing disappointment.
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California
United States
San Francisco
Tragic Waynesville Murder Suicide Attempt
A wife, Mrs Matilda Gordon, in Waynesville, killed her nine month old child by cutting its throat and then tried to kill her husband and herself. The act followed unfounded jealousy and possible monomania, occurring about five oclock Tuesday morning.
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Mvurper
Waynesville
Matilda Gordon
Lebanon Star
Tragedy at Yellow Creek as mother drowns three children
Mrs. Mitcham of Ross Township Jefferson County left home with her three children ages six four and one. They went to Big Yellow Creek where she drowned the children and herself. The eldest child’s head bore marks of violence. The cause is given as jealousy and alleged abuse by her husband.
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Yellow Creek
Irish Priest Plans Emigration Drive to the United States
Father Matthew likely to stay a year in the United States. He reportedly wrote a letter for Irish newspapers urging countrymen who can escape to emigrate here. He also intends buying a large western land tract to settle poor families there.
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Matthew
United States
Independent John A. Wilkins Seeks Louisiana Governor
Mr. John A. Wilkins of St. Mary parish announces his bid for governor as an independent candidate. He pledges to align with the Whigs when right and with the Democrats too, and to quit them both when wrong.
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John A. Wilkins
St. Mary
Louisiana
Lou. Jour
Scarce flies and fewer runaway horses stir debate
The papers disagree on whether fly numbers are scarce this year. The strongest evidence cited is the rarity of reports about short tailed horses running away during the summer.
Drinking establishments in Chicago by the Democrat count
The Chicago Democrat reports 275 drinking establishments in Chicago, equating to one venue for every sixty residents in the city.
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Chicago Democrat
Grain and flour prices on August 7 market report
Commercial notes for Wednesday August 8 1849 show flour nearly bare with small lots sold at 5 50 close firm Rye flour 4 50 to 4 70 Wheat receipts very small new 1 old 1 05 per bushel Corn 35c Oats dull 35c Barley 50 55c Rye 60 62.5c Sales of 6000 bushels flour 4 75 to 4 87 3 for common and mixed 4 93 to 5 00 good Wheat milling demand light receipts quiet market Mixed Western corn 58 60c Northern white and round yellow 62 63c.
James Lone Weds Julia Hopkins in Town
On Sunday evening last the Rev. E Scofield united James Lone and Julia Hopkins in matrimony, both residents of the town.
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E. Scofield
James Lone
Julia Hopkins
Obituary notices for William Brown and Laura Kate Johnson
At his residence in this township, on Tuesday night last, Mr. William Brown, aged about 60 years. He was an honest man and a good citizen, and leaves a family and many friends to mourn his loss. On Sunday morning last, of cholera infantum, Laura Kate, daughter of S. M. Johnson, of this town, aged about 10 months.
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William Brown
Laura Kate
S. M. Johnson
Administrator's Notice of Henry Burrer Estate
Nathan Williams is appointed administrator of the Henry Burrer estate in Clermont County Ohio. Creditors must present claims legally authenticated within one year and debtors should make immediate payment. Notice dated August 9 1849 recorded for probate records.
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Henry Burrer
Clermont County
Ohio
Nathan Williams
William H. Lakin
John Lakin
Hezekiah Barnum
Appointment of Administrator for Dr John M Robinson Estate
The subscriber is appointed and qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Dr John M Robinson, deceased of Clermont County Ohio. Creditors must pay promptly and claimants present legally authenticated claims within one year. William W Robinson, Administrator.
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John M. Rosinson
Clermont County
Ohio
William W. Robinson
Administrator Qualified in Estate of Justin Perry
The undersigned is duly qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Justin Perry deceased of Union township Clermont county. Present them legally authenticated for settlement within one year from this date. 8S. R.S. WEST Adm’r August 9 1849.
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Justin Perry
Union Township
Clermont Co
Ohio
R.S. West
Court of Common Pleas
Clermont
Virginia Military District
Little Miami River
Jones
Washington Tract
Michael Turner
Mathew Steers
Guardian, &c
Notice to creditors regarding wife Margarett departure
John Heltman of Union township Clermont ce Ohio declares his wife Margarett left his home without consent and says he will pay no debts she incurs. Notice dated July 28 1849.
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Margarett
John Heltman
Union Township
Clermont Ce
Ohio
Banking discount table lists banks and par values across states
The document lists banks and branches from Ohio to Wisconsin with discount par values and notes about par being widely accepted. It mentions specific banks such as Columbias, Jefferson Brand, and Western Reserve, alongside state and national institutions and regional notes on solvency and discounts.
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O.l.j.&t
Lafayette
Franklin Commercial Medh
S & Tram City Bank
State B
Clinton
Bk Columb’s
Chillicothe
Circleville
Dayton
Frank
Cheauga Marietta
Massillon
Mt. Pleasar
Norwalk
New Lisbon St. Clairsvil
Sandusky F.& M
S.bk
Ste Jefferson Brand
Steubenville
Wooster Western Reserve
Xenia
Institute Annual Fees and Boarding Policy in 1849
The document lists annual terms for the Academy and College including 3000 and 4000 dollars for music and arms use, 300 for fuel, and private family board at two to two and a half dollars weekly. Barracks provide Commons at a uniform rate. Distant students must board at the Institute with restricted town contact via permits. The next session begins September 1 and lasts ten months.
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Joseph Dixon
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Nackey Dixon
Susan Dixon
Angeline Dixon
Henry Jones
Sarah
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Katharine
William Jones
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Jacob Jones
Nancy Camnery
State of Ohio
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T. M. Lewis
Guardian
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John Belts
J. A. Penn
Aity
Josephine Hardin
Henry C. Hardin
Andrew Llardin
Said County
Peter Hardin
Batavia
Cincinnati Road
Samuel Corliss
H. G. Ducknall
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Wim. Wayland
William D. Hardin
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Bank of Michigan
Michigan Ins. Co
Kentucky
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Fire Ins. Co
Mississippi
Felix Leeps
L. D. Salt
H. V. Kerr
John N. Brownine
WM. Carnes
Adm
Susanna
Mains
Philip Mains
Epward Demains
Jared Lemar
Juan CaMmercer
William M. Fee
Joan H. Hastings
L. W. Carver
Clermont Lanham
Franklin Township
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William Ross
Jonathan DP. Rireney
William H. Robinson
Isaac Barnum
John Turner
W. Brunson
Milford
John Cliver, Jr
Goshen and
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J. T. Coomis
M. T. Ross
M. D
Emil Friedman
Felicity
John H. Simmons
J. MiLceEson
Kline
Main St
Stevens
Masonic Hall
Eastern College
Mr. Stevens
Thomas Gater
L. V. Reapy
L. A. Henpricx
Captain Boots
Masonic Eurpine
Main
First Cross Streets
BarTavia
Queens- Ware
C. Sc
E. Spence
Washington Township
Big Indian Creek
S.B. Thompson
Bethel
Shields and Howard
Martin Marshall
Columbus Insurance Company
William Howad
Dec
Military Institute
Getown, KY
Board OF Visitors
Col
T.F.J
We Neon
Morcan
Tende
Engine de Pha
Lieut.Co
James G. Buarne
A. B
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J. R. Swift
A. M
James H. Daviess
H. V. D. Nevins
Carr
C. E Mott
W. W.gaunt
West Point
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Western Military Institute
Morcux
Haat
B. Hubbell
Amelia
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Cincinnati
Columbus Mutual Insurance Company
Batavia and Vicinity
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