Locofoco rout in county elections shifts balance to Whigs
The article reports a decisive Locofoco defeat across county races with Whigs gaining eight House seats and controlling Clinton figures. It notes Clermont reduced Locofoco margins, Brown and Clinton losses, and Dowell’s win as a pivotal factor. It predicts Whig majorities in the state legislature and potential district reallocation.
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Clermont
Brown County
Clinton
M’ Dowell
Thompson
Thiacounty
M'D
Hartford
House of Delegates
Senate
United States
Somerset
Worcester
Highland and Hamilton County Election Totals Reported
The article records 1825 Congress results with Loudon Fisher and others, 1831 majorities for Senators and Representatives, and local offices like Sheriff, Treasurer, Auditor, Commissioner Ty Teetor, Attorney Smith, Surveyor McLean, Coroner Page. Whigs win Highland ticket. Hamilton ticket headed by Duncan wins. Locos likely control Senate, perhaps House.
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Congress
Loudon Fisher
Thomped
Sargeant
Evans
Teetor
Smith
Swing
Dennis Smith
McLean
Ricker
Perrine
Highland
Hamilton County
Duncan
Senate
House of Representatives
Explosion of the Clipper No 1 Terrible Valley Disaster
Bayou Sara Chronicle reports a catastrophic explosion aboard the Steamer Clipper No 1 as it backed from its landing. One crewman dies, another burns badly, and a boy is hurled 200 yards through a shed roof. A fireside witness notes boiler water leaks as a possible cause. engineers debate the incident and call for accountability.
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Bayou Sara
Mississippi
Ker
Thomas
Bayou Saya
P.S
Bessy
New Orleans Bulletin
Cin. Gaz
Maryland Whigs Triumph in Election Across State
The Baltimore Patriot reports a large Whig victory in Maryland with Montgomery County and Anne Arundel returning strong Whig majorities. The account lists shipwreck casualties, a cargo crew killed or missing, and multiple fatalities among deckhands and engineers.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Patriot
Shriumph
Montgomery County
Anng-Arundel
Vision of 1883 A Vast United States and Trade Growth
A 19th century forecast imagines the United States expanding to ten new states, reaching the Rocky Mountains and Oregon. New York tops 1 million residents with rapid steamship travel to England and a nationwide population of ninety million. The Mississippi Valley becomes the government seat, and China trade grows via steamships, railroads, and Pacific routes.
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Rocky Mountains
Oregon
Oitn
New York
England
Sea Board
Union
Valley of the Mississippi
Washington
China
Cushing
Pacific Ocean
Mississippi
Louis
N. Y
Fragmented OCR item on a rapid event
Readable text shows partial phrases about a quick action or incident. Names, places, or dates are unclear. The fragment suggests a hurried event but lacks verifiable details for a concrete summary.
Stolen Remains of Black Hawk Recovered and Buried
A requisition from Governor Lucas led to the recovery of the Indian Chief Black Hawk’s remains near Quincy. He was buried east of the Des Moines River in a seated posture with his gun tomahawk and blanket beside him, face turned east, head and neck painted red. Also noted are Mr. Weed’s European letters praising Sabbath observance in Scotland with quiet streets and deserted quays on Sunday.
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Black-Hawk
Quincy
Lucas
Des Moines
Scotland
Baltimore envoy Dabney S Carr named Minister Resident at Constantinople
Dabney S. Carr of Baltimore is appointed Minister Resident to Constantinople. He resigns his Baltimore Navy Office position earning $2,500 annually and receives a $6,000 salary in the new post plus a $6,000 outfit.
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Wilna
Dabney S. Carr
Baltimore
Constantinople
Mr. Carr
Navy
Destructive Kingston Fire Reports City Devastation
Intelligence from Kingston reached New Orleans on the 15th alt stating a late fire destroyed about one third of Kingston. The blaze involved property valued at about 2 250 000 dollars.
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Danvers
Mass
Kingston
Jamaica
New Orleans
Hypnopathy: a new science by Rev Sunderland
The Rev Sunderland introduces hypnopathy a refinement of mesmerism animal magnetism and neurology claiming he can put listeners to sleep while lecturing and that several audience members slept soundly during his delivery.
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Sunderland
Change of Fortune for Pa. Engineer Adam Addes
Adam Addes of Pennsylvania, recently offered the office of Engineer by the Emperor of Russia, has been sentenced to one year in the penitentiary for assault and battery with intent to kill.
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Adam Addes
Pennsylvania
Russia
Towanda Couple Sentenced to Hang for Rufus G. Gera Murder
A husband and wife in Towanda Pennsylvania were sentenced in the 16th altar to be hanged for the murder of Rufus G. Gera.
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Towanda
Rufus G. Gera
Second installment of indemnity paid in full
The article notes the second installment of indemnity amounting to one hundred forty thousand dollars has been paid in full.
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