Harper's Ferry uprising dominates telegraph report
A chaotic dispatch from Marpel's Ferry Virginia describes insurrection in the town with armed mobs surrounding the armory, capturing the U S arsenal payhouse and key offices. Reports detail confrontations near the Potomac, martial law threats, and troop movements from Frederick and Old Point Comfort as authorities attempt to quell the riot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baternone
Arateni
Ci Pueda
Phelps Thas
Ed Anderson
Frederick City
Buchanan
U.S
Seni¢k
Frederick
Old Point Comfort
Potomac
U. S
Pblic
The Camel as Farm Labor Helper in Early Times
The camel's adaptability and docility made it a preferred beast of burden in historical agricultural work. As a strong, trainable animal, it could move with steady effort under heavy loads, serving in commerce and rural labor through varied conditions.
High minded debate over camel traffic and freed African chiefs
The Richmond Enquirer comments on enterprise and profit in camel traffic. It foresees a clash between philanthropy and practical needs, noting possible preaching by northern reformers to reform African chiefs and their chattel. The piece uses charged language to discuss race and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Masci
Richmond Ows
Second Sight Story From Boston Traveller
Mr Hector McDonald of Canada visited Boston and, on the second morning, saw in a mirror the corpse of a woman in his bed. He fought the vision, but it recurred with the wife’s likeness. By the third day his wife died suddenly, matching the funeral he had foreseen. The tale is cited as a vivid clairvoyance instance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Ferry
Charleston Guards
Potomac River
Maryland
F. H. ‘Leeman
United States
R. W. Brown
Provisional Government of the
Pcharleston Guards
Harper's Ferry
Brown
Greene
Harriepo Apane
Travis
Aah
Bese
Santa Chied
Houston
Harrisburg
San Jacinto River
Alamo
Smith
Vince's
Vince
Al‘monite
Rusk
San Jacinto
Santa Anna
Eld
Hector. McDonald
Canada
Boston
McDonald
Swearing In At New Hampshire Town Meetings
A colonial New Hampshire custom had town officers chosen at March meetings and sworn in before a justice of the peace. 'Squire Chase of Cornish, father of Ohio Governor Chase, faced a long day of oaths. After fatigue, a weary couple awoke him and, amid jokes, were sworn in for one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Bog-Seeves
Plang
Squire Chase
Cornish
Chase
Ohio
Justice
Dr Easterly Medicines for Female Complaints and Fevers
An 19th century medical advertisement touts Dr Easterly remedies for female complaints including irregular menses and general weakness, plus Fever and Ague Killer and Sarsaparilla products. It claims wide cures across the West, with prices per bottle and listings for availability in St Louis, Dubuque, and Chicago druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easterly
West
Third and
Chestnut
Williams & Putt R
Main Street
Dubuque
Cough Remedies and Health Complaints Noted in Ad
A fragment describes various ailments including coughs cold bronchitis whooping cough croup liver complaints and palpitations. It notes the threat posed by these illnesses and the need to address a cough promptly with attention to general health.
Care and cure in the city’s medical plans and people
A garbled passage hints at medical care and appointments in the city, mentioning regular physicians, a Warren en Pieper Salon, and a likely prescription or procedure prepared at a bakery corner. Names such as Br. Baker and Be. Basteriy appear in the fragmented text, with references to Third and Chennes streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easterly
Chestnut and
Thi
Louls
Williams & Potter
Draggiste
Lan
Br. Baker
Be. Basteriy
Chennes
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Marpel‘s Ferry
Baltinmore
Bory
Cook
Leo
Seago
George Fenner
Point
P Tae Ten Iene
Airesia
Enid
Hauren
Fenar
Col. Cault
Cain Brown
Kansas
J. Teeteena
Barimong
Mouning O'] Stat
Ewe Earp
Fey Onl
Erry Attinsburgh
Capt
Haaree
Et Tve
Geta
Califfrkia
New York
Tt Ie
Beotetick
Wal Py
Fan Vu
Leathers Bellooms
The
Boston Traveller
Ayt
Medical
Ogre
Ague Miller
Eesterly
Tony
Kasteriy
Hasterly
Gridley
Gridiey
Olnta
Dr. Bashoe
Chesnut Stresta
Arrale
Tole Socara
Scree
Maia Duveque
Sroagists
Gree
Do. Carver
D* Baker
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