Europe News and Trade Report from North Briton Voyage
Three days after departure from Europe the North Briton heads toward Quebec with Liverpool dates to the 24th. Modena and Tuscany banish the Dynasties and annex their Dukedoms to Piedmont. Liverpool market shows dull breadstuffs and steady corn. Beef and pork decline. London money market: Consols at 95 95.
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Europe
Farrase Point
Quebec
Liverpool
Modena
Tuscany
Piedmont
Richardson, Spence & Co
Batondall
London
Arrival of the Overland Mail and Nevada early notes
The Overland Mail of the 12th alt arrives as business remains inactive and prices hold. Reports: W. P. Wilkins, Sutter County district attorney and legislative candidate, shot by Judge May of Yuba county amid a seduction allegation involving May's daughter. Broderick speaks in Sacramento detailing last Senatorial election arrangements. Carson Valley convention drafts a provisional government constitution naming Nevada Territory. Victoria dates to the 6th arrive. San Juan island dispute surfaces with U S and British maneuvers and joint occupancy talks. Plus Fraser River gold, Oregon Polas Indian clashes on Lieut Mullen road, and a Mohave battle near Armstead with Indian casualties.
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Overland Mail
St. Louis
W. P. Wilkins
Sutter County
Fogislature
May
Yuba County
Wilkins
Broderick
Sacramento
Carson Valley
Utah
Nevada
Victoria
San Juan
Vancouver
Washington Territory
Harney
Douglass
U. S
Massachusetts
Jeff. Davis
Shubrick
Active
Tribune
Sattelite
Plumber
United States
Gen. Harney
Frazer
Orégon
Mullen
Los Angeles
Armstead
Steamship Havana Arrives as Pacific Mail Ships Sail
From California New Oceans Sept 5 reports the steamship Havana arrived below with San Francisco advices to the 20th alt and Minititlan to the Istinst. Pacific Mail steamers Sonora and Cortez sailed from San Francisco on the 20 ult for Panama with over two millions in specie and 200 passengers. A British man of war arrived from Vancouver Island and is said to bring dispatches on the San Juan dispute. Gen Harney ordered four artillery companies to reinforce Pickett at San Juan and Horace Greeley addressed a large Pacific Railroad meeting at San Francisco.
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California
Havana
San Francisco
Minititlan
Istinst
Pacific Mail
Sonora
Cortez
Panama
Vancouver
England
San Juan
Vancouver's Island
Harney
Fort Washington
Pickett
Washington
Horace Greeley
Pacific Railroad
Whig Leaders Serenaded and Slavery Suspicions Rise
From New York, Sept 2 Howell Cobb was serenaded at the St Nicholas Hotel and John M Botts at the Astor House. Botts spoke on forming the Whig party. The Neptune's Bride found with a dead negro in its hold, likely a runaway. Three young colored boys aged 10 to 13 are missing, suspected taken south into slavery.
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New York
Howell Cobb
St. Nicholas Hotel
John M. Botts
Astor House
Whig General Committee
Whig Party
North Carolina
Auroral display disrupts telegraph lines at Bostox
The aurora last night near Bostox was so bright after midnight that telegraph work was impeded until noon today. The glow allowed Eastern lines to send messages without usual batteries, and similar effects were seen on the National wires between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Also reported is no yellow fever case in New Orleans for the past season.
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Bostox
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Washington dispatch reports on land pre emption and consular notices
From Washington September 6 incoherent scraps indicate debates over pre emption declaratory statements in Minnesota and public sales schedules for October and November. The Interior Secretary notes settlers failing to prove up on time. The President is said to lack power to withhold public lands from private entry in Kansas and Nebraska. Berlin minister Wright relays denial of Americans in Prussian service. Heinrich Mullen is recognized as Consul of Bremen at Savannah.
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Washington
Wasaikaroa
United
Minnesota
Secretary of the Interior
Kansas
Nebraska
State Department
Wright
Berlin
Heinrich Mullen
Bremen
Savannah
Georgia
Law and Order Meeting Preview in Baltimore Turmoil
From Bathnorg Maryland, September 4, reports heavy expectations for a Law and Order gathering tomorrow night. Claims of a vast turnout and sensational coverage are disputed by observers noting 42 witnesses found no violence aboard a steamboat incident.
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Bathnorg
Law and Order
Boiler Explosion At Goerk Street Iron Foundry
A boiler explosion at No 19 Goerk Street in New York destroyed the iron foundry owned by John Roach. About fourteen workers were inside when the blast occurred around four o'clock. One man, James Shaw, was killed. five others were injured, named Edward Roach, Edward Patrie, William Bernard, James Taffet, and John Stewart.
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New York
Goerk Street
John Roach
James Shaw
Edward Roach
Edward Patrie
Bernard
James ‘Taffet
John Stewart
Quaker City Arrives Amid Havana Trade Restrictions
From Havana the steamship Quaker City arrived at noon today after a voyage from Havana on the 29th. A royal decree imposing strict limits on the island’s commerce troubled American shippers and captains. The weather was very hot, but the city’s health remained good for the season.
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New York
Quaker City
Havana
Senator Douglas En Route for the West
Douglas leaves Wasuixarox on Monday morning passing Harrisburg en route to Pittsburg by midnight. He will be in Columbus at 2 pm Wednesday and Cincinnati Thursday evening, reaching Chicago Saturday.
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Wasuixarox
Douglas
Harrisburg
Pittsburg
Columbus
Cincinnati
Chicago
Ex-Governor Wallace Dies in City Residence
Ex Governor Wallace, longtime resident and former judge, dies at his home after a storied career in Congress and state government. His prominent service included Native Executive roles and other branches of the state government.
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IxpraxaPouis
Wallace
Court of Common Pleas
Congress
English clergyman Humphrey arrested for £40000 defalcation
Bostox August 3 reports Edward Humphrey, an Englishman, has been arrested here on alleged defaulter charges totaling £40,000. He is the clergyman previously published as eloping with another man's wife from England.
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Bostox
Edward Humphrey
Humphrey
England
Nicaragua ratifies Samar-Seladon treaty after clause removal
Wasixcton reports that on September 3 the Department of State confirms Nicaragua's ratification of the Samar-Seladon treaty following the government's objection to a disputed clause. The action aligns with diplomatic efforts and suggests progress in regional accords.
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Department of State
Contemptible trick cited in Leon postal flap
A Buchanan hireling at Leon is accused of delaying Kirkwood and Dodge posters for Mount Ayr. The Ocela Courter notes the postmaster allegedly retained Kirkwood’s appointment notice while Dodge’s posted material circulated. The incident is linked to the Donnellan circular.
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Buchanan
Leon
Dodge
Kirkwood
Judge Edwards
Mount Ayr
Edwards
Ayr
Urey
Donnellan
Oceola Courter
Native Gold Diggings and Graves Reported by NYT Correspondent
The letter describes gold digging by natives in a distant region with multiple hundreds of dollars daily from gold sales and clay pots, graves marked by stones, and gold deeper than pottery and stones. It notes rainy season limits and advises wait until dry season in January due to ongoing robbing and uncertain quantities.
Indian Battle Report Near Running Water Frontier Clash
From the St Joseph Journal Aug 30 via J Jewett Wilcox Omaha clerk. Dr A M Robinson confirms Brule Sioux attacked Poncas while encamped on Running Water. Eleven Ponca killed including 2d 3d 4th Chiefs. several wounded. Omaha hunters return to Decatur after a thousand buffalo killed and packed, news of a prior massacre by Brule Sioux reaches them, provoking anger.
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J. Jewett Wilcox
Omaha
St. Louis
Sioux City
A. M. Robinson
Decatur
Thirteen local legislators without readable signatures noted
The report lists thirteen domestic leaders praised as men of mark who cannot write their names. Emerson Ethridge is tipped as presiding officer for the XXXVIth Texas House. A Tennessee Democrat doubts opposition members' literacy. A Cincinnati murderer’s wife survives. Various brief notes mention politics, crime, and notable figures amid a stream of inconsistent dispatches.
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Texas
Mark
Washington States
Emerson Ethridge
House of Representatives
Kennedy's Medical Discovery Cures Sudden Blindness Claim
A fragment discusses sudden blindness from humor in the eye and promotes Kennedy's Medical Discovery as a cure. It cites a case where a measles infection left a daughter of Betherie Gray of Fitchburg blind, claiming one bottle restored her sight.
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Asvam
Kennedy
Alwayes
Betherie Gray
Fitchburg
Dr Easterly Medicines Promoted By Local Notice
Local notice touts Dr Easterly's Iodine Sarsaparilla for blood purification and popular cures. Dr Carter's Cough Balsam treats coughs colds asthma consumption and chest diseases. Fever and Ague Killer praised for ague fevers. Store at Third and Chestnut streets St Louis. Sold by Williams Potter Dubuque. Also mentions State Bank of Iowa Molony's Building Col Main Third Streets Hours 9 to 4.
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Easterley
Carter
Easterby
Mississippi Valley
West
Dr. Easterly
Third and
Chestnut Streets
St. Louis
Hiss
Marital Notices From Manchester and Iowa City
Married notices record Ina A. Burtam wed Harry M. Lows in Manchester on August 30. A second notice lists Liby Re RB Brook and Miss 8. L. Duncan of Iowa City as the couple, with Duncin to ey al of Iowa City.
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Butler
Lowell
Manchester
J. B. Fifield
Ina A. Burtam
Harry M. Lows
Bradley
Duncan
D. Brook
Mies
L. Duncin
Iowa City
How York Market Telegraph Report
Market notes show dull trading with wheat steady to lower and heavy demand cooling. Oats sell around 31 per bushel, pork remains dull and nominal. bacon bids firm at about 1.11 per pound. whisky quiet while general market activity slows.
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York
Telegraph
Aic
Grain and goods prices and trade notes from St Louis market
Market report from St Louis listing prices for flour, wheat, oats, rye and hides. Flour bids include 100 bags supe at 4 123 per 100 pounds and 150 bags country at 525. oats 36 to 40 cents. rye 404 bags. hides steady with dry flint at 16 cents and green salt at 7. Mention of coffee and spices offered for supply with DuBuque Steam Coffee and Spice on Main Street for trade.
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Dubuque
Main Street
William M Owen dies after brief illness in Pee City
William M Owen aged 31 native of Wales England dies Wednesday August 31 after a brief illness in Pee City. His sudden death causes sorrow among relatives and friends. In this city Mrs R H Crandall dies of consumption aged 36 on the date indicated.
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William M. Owen
Pee City
Wales
England
R. H. Crandall
Grocery Price List and Goods Totals from 1859
The fragment lists numerous commodities with prices typical of a mid 19th century market. Items include bacon, sugar cured hams, rib sides, shoulders, coffee, coal, corn, apples, raisins, citrons, oranges, lard, oats, sugar, and paint, with varied prices per unit or per pound. Names of places, brands, and suppliers are scattered, indicating a broad covered marketplace.
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Saris
Wis
Java
Apoel
Rock Island
Pittsburgh
Blossburgh
Juniata
Norway
de Wiens
Buffalo
Pune
Lathiane Te Sugar House
Gol- Oats Seit
New Orleans
Castile
Wheat Market Notes and Behavioral Trade Patterns
Fragmented OCR text lists winter wheat varieties and sample lot numbers with scattered references to market terms. Mentions of fields, parcels, and quantities imply a trades or distribution record, but readability is limited. The item appears as a partial inventory or diary entry without cohesive narrative or clear event.
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Southern Mail
Baltimore
The
New York Times
St. Joseph Journal
Miscellana I
Tennessee
New York Herald
Mansais
Iiking
Chicago Journal
St. Lavi
Salt Lake City
Jona C. Usnerwoon
Virginia
Portland
Hexar C. Cansr
Wortsen
de. Daxter Daza
Newbury Mas
Andover
Exeter
Easterly
Williams &Potter
Dubuqte
State Bank OF Iowa
Molony's
Col. Main & Third Streets
Dawiy
St. Louis Market
L. K. Bowdish
M. B
Ute
N. B
John H. Thompszon
W.W. Wormood
Main St
City OF Dubuque
Lucy A. Bass
James F. Base
City
Bubugque
Iowa
Lucy A. Boss
Lucy
A. Bass
Commas Buarceizt & Apaus
Benj
Rupert
City of
Benj. Rupert
R. D. McRae
Rates OF Exchange
Basten
Omrcavn
Bega
Marine
Dy McRae
Auriat
McKae
M.D
Louis
North Fifth Street
Piece
Cork
Dubuque and Pacific Railroad
Jet Feng
Kyecnth
Byersville
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