Turko Russian War Report From Danube Front
Telegraphic dispatches describe Ottoman forces under Omar Pasha facing a larger Russian army. The Turkish army is reported as 90,000 strong with deficiencies among officers, while Russia has about 200,000 in the region. Russians also occupy Turnu Severin and New Orsova with Danube crossings and blockade of Black Sea ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Risa
Omar Pasha
Dobrudscha
Fokshani
Wallachia
Kostendic
Evrnina
Te Peper
Orsova
Turnu-Severin
Danube
New Orsova
Danubian
Public Meeting Votes to Withdraw Crittenden Address
A Madison Indiana meeting adopted a resolution asking the Jefferson County Agricultural Fair directors to withdraw Gov. Crittenden’s invitation for the next fair address. It faulted his Ward case conduct as unworthy and noted Kentucky papers denouncing him and calls for his Senate resignation. The text also covers unrelated local notices and political commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Kentucky
Crittenden
United States Senate
Ward
Louisville
Legislature Adjourns After Four Months Of Work
The Legislature adjourned on Tuesday after a four month session. It praised for measures of public interest and earned broad public approval. An upcoming event notes a total solar eclipse on May 26, expected to be the greatest seen by the oldest inhabitants.
Magnificent Gift Enterprise in New York Series
A great and magnificent Gift Enterprise, the third in a series, started in New York by Mr. Persham who is well known in the North and East. The examination will show features that deserve attention by all. Previous ventures of this indefatigable manager have earned wide satisfaction. Order tickets early as they may be quickly taken up. The park has a fine selection of traveling trunks valises carpetbags and saddlery offered cheap for cash. An advertisement note urges advertisers by arguing advertising’s utility and its proven success. The Independent Press notes that advertising proves a business’s prudence and liberality. Tax smallpox is said to rage in Bradford county with malignant severity. In Scheytfahnt county mining towns defense has persisted but limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Persham
Jake
Bradford County
Scheytfahnt County
Court Proceedings in Bloomshure Court May 1 1854
The court convened Monday with juries sworn and indictments read. Commonwealth versus Demott fornication and bastardy. Augustus Mason assault and battery pled guilty with a $1 fine plus costs. Gensil found guilty of intent to commit rape. sent to the House of Refuge till 17th birthday. Kahler suit limited to Kahler himself. verdict for plaintiffs $27.16. Keller v Brown et al. Ferry Case verdict for defendants. act of incorporation deemed constitutional. new trial motion filed. Court adjourned for two sessions in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomshure
R. F. Clark
Commonwealth
John Wesley Demott
Augustus Mason
James Gensil
Clark
Freeze
Pleasants
Charles Kahler
Samuel Keller
Mathew Brown
Martin L. Brown
Mifflinville
Hiseley
Comly
Hurley
Jackson
Meeks
The Nebraska bill faces weeklong push in congress
Wasameron May 7 The attempting move to take up the Nebraska bill begins this week by clearing routine business from the docket. Opponents threaten to block other measures if the bill is not reached, while supporters expect early action amid legal and political maneuvering. The text notes the coming fight and indicates parliamentary tactics. The article also reports the Spanish queen pardoning all prisoners tied to the Lopes invasion of Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasameron
Nebraska
Telegraphic Wires and Union Plans Promise Transatlantic Link
The article notes 41,392 miles of telegraphic wires in the country supported by stock of 9,671,800 dollars. Prof Shaffner works on uniting lines to form a continental system with an ocean link to connect nations across the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin
Robert Shallow
Shaffner
New Three Dollar Gold Coin Demonstrated
The New Three-Dollar Gold Piece is shown by Harnden & Co as a small dramatic coin issued by Congress and minted soon. The piece sits between the half and quarter eagle in size and features an allegorical America obverse and a wreath reverse with 3 Dollars 1854. The author mocks its usefulness noting the quarter eagle already serves decimal needs and arguing the coin is a pretty toy with no practical purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mecs‘ars, Harnden & Co
Congress
Mint
America
UnitEp Srates of America
Donnars
Eve
Bulletin
Observing a National Funeral for Revolutionary War Heroes
Editorial urges recognizing last surviving Revolutionary War veteran with a Grand National Funeral. It notes the dwindling number of veterans and calls for a national mourning day to honor those who fought for liberty. It also reports on a school district bill allowing 25 percent of state taxes for two years to fund schoolhouses. An advertisement note translates from Russian about Nicholas and Napier. Crawford county court denies tavern licenses for the year after Grand Jury deadlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States
State Journal
Court of Quarter Sessions
Crawford County
Grand Jury
Names of Pennsylvania officials and residents listed
A long OCR fragment lists numerous individuals across counties such as Lancaster, Franklin, Lebanon, Bucks, Northampton, York, Schuylkill, Montgomery, Union, Susquehanna, Bedford, Venango, Tioga, Westmoreland and more. It reads like a roster of names with counties and towns, including Gen. Jacob Sthale and others, ending with Thos. J. Keenan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Adgion McAllister
Benj
Pysonsd
James L. Reynolds
Lancaster
Geo. W. Brewer
Franklin
John Weidman
Lebanon
Judge Strickland
Chester
Stokes
S. Proverts
Bucks
John N. Hutchingson
Northampton
George Scott
Columbia
D. Patterson
Schuylkill
John C. Smith
Montgomery
Jacob Sthale
York
FN. Crane
Wayne
Joel B. Danner
Adams
Geo. C. Walker
Northumberland
E. B. Chase
Susquehanna
John Cessna
Bedford
Hou James Thompson
Eric
R. White
Arnold Plumer
Venango
D. L. Sherwood
Tioga
James C. Clarke
Westmoreland
Alex. M Kinney
Chester Thomas
Bradford
John P. Anderson
Huntingdon
T. H. Pauly
Greene
Disastrous Weather and Notable Disclosures Across Regions
Reports describe a sweeping storm season across the eastern states from the seaboard to the Midwest with wide damage and loss of life. The Detroit Advertiser notes a copper mass of about 150 tons found in Minnesota, valued near $100,000, the largest since a prior North American discovery. An essay discusses sensational crime mentions and a few minor notes on waterproof houses and wrecks near Skerries. A gray horse shot in Kentucky and the acquittal of murderer Matt Ward are also reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard
New York
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Illinoia
Detroit
Lake Superior
Minnesota
Outonagon
North American
M rs Thompson Passes Away in 35th Year
In this place on Wednesday morning the 10th inst Mrs Mary wife of Mr Joseph D Thompson died in her 35th year.
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Mary
Joseph D. Thompson
Flour market moves with higher export and steady Rye meal
Philadelphia markets show increased flour export with 500 barrels at 9.75 dollars and 1500 extra at 9 dollars. Retailers and bakers seek supplies within quot ed ranges while rye flour cornmeal trade stagnates. Corn demand rises with 30 bushels Southern yellows at 0.87 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
Pennsylvania
The Celebrated Trotting Mare Tilly Dale and Musical Instruments Sale
A historical notice describes auction items including the trotting mare Tilly Dale valued at 1500 and Rosewood phials at various prices, plus pianos from T Gilbert & Co and a collection of instruments, paintings, watches, pens, pencils, and music. It invites shareholders to meet on June 22 1954 at Academy Hall 663 Broadway New York to appoint a five person committee to receive and dispose of the gifts by lot or other means with bonds. Orders for tickets to Josian Perham are solicited with return of funds if sold out, and instructions for mail orders are requested with clear recipient details.
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Harrison Township
Clouchester Co
New Jersy
Philadelphia
Belan Redfield
Tilly Dale
T. Gilbert & Co
Hallet, Davis & Co
New England
Perilam
City of
New York
Josian Perham
Academy Hall
Broadway
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the Danube
Mr Crittenden
Madison
Indiana
Weg
Qdiotic
The
Easton Argus
Hin
RGF
Bernard Sybert
T. M.clintock, Esq
F. Stewart Esq
A. T. McLintock Esq
M. E Jackson Esq
Daniel F. Sybert
Harrison Wright Esq
Keyius
Ei Breese
Congre Ees
Mateo Pail Dona i
Dills Benee
J. M. Snyder
Berwick
William Bigler
Aie
Supreme Court
Jeremiah S. Black
Somerset Co
GANAL
Henry S.mott
Pike County
Wf. G. Wright
Scott
Buckalew
Pratt
Park
Spain
Lopes
Cuba
Nicholas
Charles Napier
Baltic
New York Day
Mat
Lares
Green Isle
Skerries
Mason County
Mayslick
Matt. F. Ward
Butler
Louisville Ky
FCP Py
North Branch Canal
Beach Haven
Con
J. M. Suyver
Whale Amt
Peter Ent
Josiah Perham
United States
North
South America
Ig Ae
Aus
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