Fragmented 1777 Revolutionary War memoirs and politics
A long excerpt from the Ohio State Democrat recounts 1777 campaigns around Burgoyne and Philadelphia, with personal reminiscences and wartime hardship. It shifts to a party political letter from Isaac J. Allen on slavery, constitutional rights, and Maine law, then spans Ohio Whig and Democrat factionalism and a future election outlook.
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Ral
Tom
Sam
Maine
Fries
Isaac J. Allen
Maine Law Advocate Strang Fined by Police Court
Reoreant to his Principles A Maine Law Advocate in Limba Oliver B Strang was fined by the Police Court for passing counterfeit money. He had long been a temperance lecturer and was later sent to Ohio Penitentiary but reprieved by Gov Wool. Contemporary papers dispute his claims of reform amid public scorn for temperance figures.
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Ohio State Democrat
Maine
Smany
Atten
Joshua R. Gale Aingeergen
Ashtabula
Magedren
SinseYore
Hasce
Cor Jombin
Erenga
Ile
Loken
Limba
Anu
Oliver B. String
Strang
Ohio
Cleveland Herald
Kilavery
Ate Deporia
Sentinel
Submarine Telegraph Privilege Granted and Appointments Made
Miscellaneous notices report a marine project for a submarine telegraph line from Cuba to Florida granted to Samuel A. Kennedy and associates. Hiram Powers is named as a United States agent in Florence. Other items reference railway and shipping ventures, and a distant project in Tehuantese territory.
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Warmisatos
Syke & Co
Sheffield
England
Deer Voyageshoe
Suetoy
Muthry
Mintane
Cevai
Ocean
Cuba
Florida
Samuel A. Kennedy
Hiram Powers
United States
Florence
Story of Temperance and Politics in 1840 Ravenna Night
In spring 1840 as temperance and cider clash, crowds gathered in Ravenna for a rustic feast with Johnny cakes and cider while political lines sharpened. The piece notes pro and anti temperance stances, a fusion candidate, and debates over bank taxes tied to Democratic and Whig positions, highlighting regional political tension and moral rhetoric of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiekey
Gery
Ravenna
Tippecanoe
Wyler Ton
Ron An
Drake
Cavea Banton
Contempt and temperance sparks in political clash
A Northwestern Democrat editorial attacks temperance opponents and accuses unnamed parties of political manipulation to revive low taxes and bank profits. The piece cites John S Dys, arrested on charges of prng angi ency for redeeming fraudulent notes, convicted and fined five hundred dollars.
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John
Dys
Hem
War Probable after All War clouds over Europe rise as Russia rejects peace terms
Report from the steamer Washington notes Russia rejects the Sultan modified note, making war seem inevitable. Analysts highlight belligerent Czar aims and English French Austrian diplomacy as pivotal, with potential effects on Constantinople, European balance, and British East India wealth. Louis Napoleon supports vigor against Nicholas.
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Washington
Russia
Rossin
Turkey
Hazalds
Europe
England
France
Austria
Torkey
Constantinople
Lodia
Louis Napoleon
Luis
Nicholas
Indian troubles near Rogue River valley prompt clashes
A report from the Be linger docks the Be linger arrives bearing word of a general outbreak among tribes near Rogue River valley. Klamath Rogue River and Shanin warriors unite under Table Rock fortifications eight miles from Jacksonville. About twenty settlers killed. Dwellings burned. Indians target white settlers amid rising frontier tensions.
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Heller
Belinger
Druckwon
Ville
Rogue River
Klamath
Smith River
Shanin
Jacksonville
Rone
Jor
Hardin
Thon
Willy
Nolan
Messia
Overback
Donn
Guidin
Sid
Ealwards
Aleute Lave
Skioner
Gom
Mountain Herald
Downingville
Anonrina
Indian Hostilities Trace Deadly Attack and Loots
The report describes an ambush on Capt. Aldenerimpaent's party along Stewar's Creek during which Jobe R Hardin was killed and Dr Ambrose mortally wounded. Dr Rose was found mutilated with eyes removed. A chief named John claims Shasta and Klamath support. a white trader Dr Demond is accused of arming natives. Reports from Jacksonville note homes burned and stock driven or killed, with several horses and mules shot or killed.
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Jobe R Hardin
Ambrose
Tomber
Klamatha
Dr. Demond
F. Rogers
Jacksonville
Willem R. Roy
Patrick
Capt. Jones
Anderson
Mr. Griffin
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Cusy
Jpio
Burgoyne
Uilie
Aloe
Sears Washington
Tenis
Nash River
Iui
Goserine
Lewin
Port Allen
Dehingham
Ani
Commonitien
Muckingham
Biewell
Leiter
Huckinghow
Coshoeton
Buckingham
J. Allen
Ashmala
Atle
Myers
Yur Cavdidtey
Stig Committee
Mr. Myers
Abultion
Abel Hott
Boily
Eauily
Bree Sqilere
Gorenor
Sie Columbian
Free
Soiborgan
Renee Willem
Deioceas
Menain
Democrata
Deneral
P. Chare
Senate of the
Inez
Billiare
Phe
Baltimore
Ol Li
Ng Joni
I of
Weion Puey
Wiey
Senate
House
Nome Taller
Jane
Sally
Ghera
Tagialativn
Telgialoinen
Chase
Congress
Benton
Fey
Juiiere
Anid
Cielo Toby
Flinders
Jack
California
Pheatricales
San Francisco
American Theater
Jet
Lola Monte
Grass Valley
John Clare
Santi Crog
Andrew Cracovitch
Martha
Tahiti
Me. Clark
Sacramento Union
M. Nicholson
City
Shasta
Tadiana Ivinman
Joaquin Rangers
Jacquin Mareatta
Los Angeles
Atlantic States
G. Rutick
Peranen
Laval
Stok
Zoledo Hteputican
Saareena
Caleb Brown
Babar
Democratic Piailoren
Dewoenale
Democrate
North-western Democrat
PROM
Oregon
Naves & Kinninger
Fom
New York
Haver & Kinningke
Amanlar
Common Pleas
Ashland
Wad
Aoblanl
Williow Hamilton
Lane Hamilton
Wales
J. Jones
Sherif
Joan Kinay
Apron Kinay
Celino
Coeod County
Dour
Evant Hose
Sald Ematy
Miurigege
J.D. Jones
Butler J
IBM
Paruire
Plaase
Motcheiss
Oakland
Hove
John Smalley
Ashe
Plesae Galt
Andrew
Norria
Symn Brooks
Lan
Presbyteria
Watt
ML Potter
Reag
Slizabeth Bridler
John Deidler
Anit
Court of Common
Hanover
Eri
Bal Mobeewa Bory
Milton Mit Tray
Cnisvesey S
Montgogers
Lin
Aabland
Apne Wabeuriber
New ‘York
Lange
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