Whig Emblem Poultry Riot at 1810 County Convention
A fragment suggests a Whig County Convention with a vivid chaos theme. It mentions a chicken cock emblem tied to Democratic contrasts and a mock battle scene implying political imagery tied to a date around 1810, referencing leaders and a clash between Whig and Democratic factions.
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Tala
Ohio
Tealth
Adder
Wight
Nicholas
Arkwehicken Cork
McDunough
Tine Roumer
Doriniment
Cation Ball
Moe
Chicky
Eoumiranil Danie
Martin Atte
Vpeteamn
Eouk
Abe
Columbus
Mardenne
Siewar's Grove
Yerine Acer
Earl
Democratic Pride and Whig Critique in Illinois Text
The piece rails against Democratic arrogance praising national growth tied to the party while denouncing Whig opposition as opportunistic. It notes territorial gains under successive administrations and laments political shifts, ending with various anecdotes and a report on local lightning dangers and bread scarcity in Europe.
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Chilligathe
Myers
Lient
Democratic Party
Democratic
Elmore
Cilies
Ivhaw
Otway Curry
Gazette
Taueh
Dover
Benn
Schowboy
Thirteen Colonies
Jefferton
Miracesys Pi
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific Ocean
Golf Canal
Feders Ti
Texas
Mp. Park
New Mexico
Cali
Panama
New America
Armerien
Gail
Howe
Stinger
Hema
Pilus
Tral Jingo Myers
Ibis
Weaving a Father’s Shot Strikes Potato in Speyer Tale
A Rhine town report recounts a weaver who shot a potato from atop his son’s head. He repeated the feat at night with a lantern, splitting the potato again but narrowly missing the cap. Neighbors condemned him, threatening punishment and possible confinement for murder if he repeated the danger.
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William Tell Ont
Speyer
Gealer
Schiller
Civ
乱 Fragmented Panicked Street Scene Narrates Amid Urban Chaos
A garbled report describes a panic on a street with a shouting man and a wall boy bearing shingles. It references a great hogell of "lassen" on the pavement and a chaotic scene near a corner, with unclear names and archaic language.
Extract from California Letter Reflects Gold Boom
A Mansfield Shield and Banner extract from California dated July 28 1868 by Musrayn describes California as an overgrown boy needing time to harden and grow, with gold production higher than any prior year. It notes new discoveries and improved extraction methods, and hints miners’ alliances with lower grades boosting yields and wages despite prior mining.
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California
Minta
Ero Lo
Niagara Crash Narrated In Frank and Confused Report
A garbled report recounts a Niagara River incident where a large mass broke from a structure called the Table Rack near the river. The fall blocked a water passage, with several people diving for the expedition. no injuries were confirmed, and the scene drew officials toward action.
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New York
Herman
Fable Rock
Paris
Arrest of Gen Minton in West for Robbery Case
The news reports the arrest of Gen Minton, a long reputed politician known for energy and intelligence, now in a waiting period to sell him to the Olin for the 1859 abate robbery. He fled under the alias Samewell Gordon and faced examination in Cleveland and Columbus before bail issues and a Cuba trip with a pro sequi entered. The piece notes prior rewards, residence movements, and mixed public reaction to his attempted capture.
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Gen Minton
Che Faerie
Stine
Tie Higton
Siaby
West
Tie Olin
Gordon
Los Angeles County
U.S
Califoreins
Hinton
Wellsville
Ohio River
Cleveland
Ohio
Columbus
Cuba
United States
Chapres
Walier
Toa
Cin, Bing
Encounter with a Whale at St Marys Bay
Five men pursued a whale and after harpooning a calf, the mother whale struck the boat with its tail forcing a capsize. They clung to oars and wreckage, then rejoined the chase in a small boat and finally captured the prize. The account is by J. John N. Courier.
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St. Mary's Bay
Hhairbrendih
J. John N. Courier
The Suspicious Man in James Buchanan tale
A Lancaster Pennsylvania correspondent recounts a story about James Buchanan, then minister to England, noting his rumored single status and a tale of romantic intrigue. The piece portrays Buchanan as a silent observer amid a web of suspicion and rumor, ending with a moral on distrust.
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Kola
James Buchanan
England
New Haven Palladium
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
James Bechanan
St. Jans
Thiecly
Dininetion
Busineen
M. 0
Delta
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New York Courier and Enquirer
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Hall
Spain
Filaine
Sweden
Noth
Will County
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Lant
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Syston
McChiland
Henry A
Wise
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Richmond Bony
EFA
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Jane Hamilton
Baley
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Sherif
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Halle Malanin
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Conde
Cluahinatt
Lee Shane
Lawson. M. da
Woeg. Smith
Jou Johnson
Aviat
Ottas
Richland County Mutual Fire Insurance Company
T. W Bancey
Asvern Comm
Jacoa Pang Fipo
W. Wannney
Hexreky
Jase
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Rowann Srwhoes
Sheama
W Coos
Ruranes
Aueh Lee
Riehland
Hulls
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McNoty
Variey
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