Poor Girl and the Rich Man Manufacturer Court Case 1840
In 1840 a poor orphan Susan Davis, aged eighteen, faced an accusation of theft after leaving a Kensington wool goods employer for another job. Despite multiple humiliating detentions and three appearances before Aldermen, she was repeatedly discharged, while the employer William Smedley faced accusations of malice and threats to commit prison. The case highlights alleged coercion and mishandling of the vulnerable worker.
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Suwae Court
Pennsylvania
Au- 5
Susan Vis
William Smedley
World
Abe
Boileau
Aldera
Flinletwer
Aldernan
Rel
Kerman
Birechey
Alderwi Dare
Dare
Smedley
Shre
Kenvington
Wong
Mr. Smedley
Conian
Alreeia
Sherman Brazier
Afr
Smedlay
Mantrman
Simedhey
Accus Orlan
Simedrey
Court case notes reveal exemplary damages and Galphin claims
A fragmentary report outlines a trial discussing exemplary damages for a girl and witnesses, with a verdict of five thousand dollars. It catalogs claims such as The Francian, The Barron, The Ewing, The Alabama, and The Allen, totaling around a million paid by Cabinet officers without legal warrant. It also notes Aene Murat’s widow arriving in New Orleans from Havre aboard the Brunswick, and a Paris prior conversation with Louis Bonaparte.
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Washington Union
Adimiratrats
Ewing
Oods Vold
Meredith
Allen Clai
J. W.allen
Cleveland
Lawg
Lake B
Thamnio Galphin
Aene Murat
Brunswick
Havre
New Orléany
Madame Murat
Achille Murat
King ‘of
Naples
Alabama
Ily
Ig Mtill
Ac Waintance
Paris
Louis Bonaparte
Ham
Anarchy in Oregon City Amid Federal Vacancies
A century‑old dispatch reports Oregon City in a state of anarchy due to absent governor, secretary, and judges. Citizens fear lawlessness as manuscripts of laws remain unread, while commentary praises Gen Lopes and his men for restraint during control of Cardenas and warns of worsening public safety.
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Oregon City
Oregon
Audrey
Tua Cumay
Ronpuns Anp Paratote
Lopes
Cardenas
Fragmented 1850 Senate talk and small town anecdotes
Fragmentary OCR text recounts a Senate exchange about disunion, a dramatic electric outburst, and a Clay pause ending in adjournment. It weaves in stray humorous anecdotes about a post office wallet with bank notes, potato planting tactics to deter rats, and confessions of mistaken identity involving Col. W and a sheriff.
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Senate
Soule
Trouisiana
Tanding
Agian
Clay
Ansnxck
Boston
Gen N Abi
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Valley
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Balvidera
Boone Co
Mamnittar
Sheriff's
Sale
Manitowoc
Wisconsin
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J. Vail
M.graham
Maniewer
Andrewa
John M. Gidham
George .W. Durgin
Sherif
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Manitower Rapids
Wisi
May’ Bist
Wells
Ishby
Mann
Evnimone
Madiawn
JG. Fairbuld
H.G. Bliss
Noah
Wright & Homn
Baulison
Henry Chapman
K’ Adams
Birrahoa
Saith Coury
Wis
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Aj, Ogden, Esqr
F. Bonn
Gaertt
Madison
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Aaxnon
Vanung
Atadiso
Mibcel
Bscasol Bock
Wigsonia
Empire Stor
Otles
Milwaukee
Victoria
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Sawrgerow
Mavison
Otfer
King Street
Barker
Ber Lome
A. Marker
A. Ogden
Pinckney-street
C. M. Baker
the Express
Mailieon
Lambert, Conway & Nichols
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Cuthren
Bay
Minmith
Ben Milwas
A. Fallenville
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Rockford
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Casey
Vanited
Hon ‘Samuel Clark
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Phila
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Lamber
Charles R- Conway
Geor
Nichols
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Geneal Land &Gents
Ether Land Agency
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Sauk County
M. C.waite
D. K. Noyes
Justice of the
Botkin & Knapp
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Wibconeinef
N.W. Dean
Gabreel 'S. Long
Register OF Deeds
Mallvison
Dane County
J. ©. Fairchild
March
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Eirgers
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Machin & Finch
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Monroe
B. B. Sneden
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Vrei Feiraetsnen
National Notel
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Colin
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Peer Aug
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D. Holt, Jr
Qatar
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Greenfield
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Jolive Grataner
Madigon
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