The Stonewall excursion on Lake Charles shores
A Friday excursion aboard the new steamship Stonewall, built at Norrisport under Captain John F. Cluncy, carried a large local party across Lake Charles to Lake Prien. The 160 by 28 by 6 foot vessel showed strong performance despite rough seas, with a nine mph voyage, cordial reception at Cap tain Lock’s residence, and a festive return voyage with dancing. The notice praises Norris & Co. and Captain Cluncy, and urges merchants Montes & Value to visit New Orleans. It also notes a brief district court term and a winter frost impacting local orange crops, highlighting the parish's climate and soil for farming.
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Stonewall
Norrisport
Lake Charles
John F. Cluncy
Lake Prien
Lock
Mattie
Gorham
Indies
Messrs. Norris & Co
Calcasieu
Strawberries Delight Printers From a Kind Reader
A female reader sent a large mess of exceptionally fine Straw Berries to the printers, described as the richest treat in years. The gesture is gratefully acknowledged, with thanks for the kind remembrance.
Captain J. W. Bryan's Dry Goods Emporium Entices Rural Shoppers
District Court convening draws many country visitors to Captain J W Bryans Dry Goods Emporium with seasonal stylish stock moving fast. The store offers neat cheap gifts and invites ladies to call before stock runs out.
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J. W. Bryan
Hovis Cafe Invites Country Visitors for Cheap Delicacies
A terse town notice promotes Hovis Cafe promising a wide spread of delicacies at low prices for country visitors. It emphasizes the restaurant as the place to go when in town, noting pricing competitive with southern peers.
Thad Mayo Arrives from Opelousas in Fine Health
Mr Thad Mayo, described as the prince of good fellows, arrived in our town last Saturday evening from Opelousas. The note expresses gratitude for late New Orleans papers and praises his fine health and spirits.
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Thad
Mayo
Prince of
Local Vendor Promotes Fresh Garden Seeds and Stock
Be H you wish to raise Aner vage bled this year than you ever raised be fore, buy your garden seeds from Mr. William Meyer. They are fresh and genuine. Mr. Maloo have large, fresh, and well adopted stock of froch Drage, Meili eries, Paints, Oils, and a thousand and one fancy articles for the ladies.
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William Meyer
Maloo
Appointment of Sixteenth Judicial District Officials
Governor War moth appoints Eraste Mon ton engineer district judge and Wm. C. Crow hay district attorney for the Sixteenth Judicial District.
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Bivellancy
Warmoth
Eraste Monton
Eng
Wm. C. Crow
Hay
Sixteenth Judicial District
Lantern editor rebuked for praising France
A Rhode Island Lantern editor is criticized for extolling France and Lafayette while Rhode Island contributed few Revolutionary War soldiers, arguing Uncle Sam should mind his own affairs and France should mind its own. The piece denounces intermeddling in foreign matters and defends American independence.
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United States
Prussia
England
France
Ireland
The
Lantern
Rhode Island
Lafayette
Washington
Tornado Destroys Property Around Lafayette Parish
The Lafayette Advertiser notes a Sunday tornado that damaged trees and fences across the parish. At the convent the loss was severe with orange and pear trees destroyed. Northeast of town Mr. William Campbell’s plantation suffered a demolished corn house and scattered timber, pieces thrown far from the site. Further damage at Campbell’s beyond reach of contact.
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Lafayette Advertiser
Wm. Campbell
The
Advertiser
Important Decision on Slave Contracts Prompted by Supreme Court
The Wash ington Reporter notes a United States Supreme Court ruling in Ginieres vs Campbell about contracts for slaves prior to abolition. The decision discusses the legitimacy and obligations tied to such contracts and their implications under law. The report emphasizes how the court’s interpretation could affect existing claims and the handling of enslaved individuals under prior purchase agreements.
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Washington
Ginieres
Campbell
United States Supreme Court
Revival Meeting Kiss Noted in New Hampshire Report
A revival meeting in New Hampshire featured a young brother declaring a revelation from the Lord that he must kiss Sister. She consented, stating if the Lord willed it, she was ready, and they kissed then and there to the evident satisfaction of both parties.
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New Hampshire
Clippings from our Exchanges reveal odd notices
A Bucks County cow carried a leather nail pouch swallowed twelve years ago. the pouch remained intact when the animal was slaughtered and opened. An Iowa boy set four horses on fire over a boarding dispute. three died, one was fatally burned. France's peaceful agriculture supports twenty million people and vast farm capital. Yale's Rocky Mountain expedition reports extinct crocodiles and ancient fauna in a lake bed, en route to California.
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Rey
Bucks County
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Yale College
Rocky Mountain
California
Agricultural Wonders Reported in Tulare County California
To Tulare County California has this season produced corn 23 feet high with 11 perfectly developed ears on one stalk. Onions eighteen inches one way and 15 the other. Apples and peaches 12 and 14 inches in circumference. Sweet potatoes weighing 13 pounds 5 ounces. Castor bean bushes 16 feet 5 inches high. Muskmelon 59 pounds, and watermelons 200 pounds weight.
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Tulare
California
Russian cotton factories rise as war looms
Bee reports Russia operates 667 cotton factories with about 180000 workers. Before the war US cotton manufacturing was minimal there, yet Russians begun Bokhara Persian Indian and other cotton production, claiming their plants to be the most magnificent globally.
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Russia
United States
Georgia fair hosts young women in cooking contest
At a Georgia fair a cooking match featured young female competitors. Fifteen year old Miss Black won the premium for best dinner from twelve dishes. The article notes Parisian and French parental interests in perpetual motion and a bank-rich Terre Haute.
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Georgia
Mias Black
Vermont town child speaks clearly at few months old
A Vermont town reports a remarkably precocious infant aged months who speaks in distinct words yet shows limited motor skills, not yet walking and seemingly unbothered by croop-related illness. Local doctors monitor development and advise parental observation.
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Vermont
New Haven County Returns and Election Results
April reports from New Haven show Jewell leading with a likely election, while Kintock Democrat wins Second District and Republican wins First District. Third District result reported as 1500 to near Steadman. Evening Post notes plurality around 45 with Haven votes, Times Democrat cites English support as potential swing. Legislature outcome appears Republican in both houses.
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New i
Wen
Je’ Bi Geerner
New Haven
Iain
Jewell
Jell
Kintinck
Steadman
Hantrorp
Evening Post
Haven
The
Times
Democrat
Ohio Election Report From Ohio Municipal Votes
Ohio municipal elections reported with results from Wooster where Republicans and Democrats vie for offices. Cincinnati elected Mayor Gavis. Sandusky lines show mayoral and council outcomes. Democratic and Republican tallies noted for various posts.
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Washmaton
Ohio
Wooster
Democratic
Alliance
Cal Dem
Massileon
Bay Reform and Temperance
People's
Sandusky
Socrat
Cincinnati
Gavis
Crocrsnwrt
Davis Jority
San Francisco tin industry shows 15 million capital
A San Francisco report lists 15,228,000 capital for local manufacturing with 10.6 percent male and 256 female workers, plus 8,808 Chinese workers totaling 15,223. Wages run 15 per week for men, 9 for women, and 7 for Chinese. Material value around 600,000 with merchandise valued at 41 WA. An Ohio paper notes a grand rat hunt in Burg and a hog-eating rat incident near Trenton.
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Rex
San Francisco
Ohio
St Burg
Trenton
Local Merchant Promises Fresh Goods and New Stock
An enterprising shopkeeper in the town announces ongoing seasonal offerings and a well curated selection of goods and wares. He pledges continuous restocking and new merchandise from time to time to attract customers and serve the community.
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Atook & Goods
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New Orleans
Messrs. Montes & Value
Saccard
Our Town
Havana
Louisiana
Terre Haute
Ounis
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