Court drama ends with Morris's conviction and suicide
In a tense county court, James Morris is found guilty of forgery and bribery tied to the Horton case. The trial reveals deliberate poisoning of a witness and a plotted scheme to drug Beauchamp. After sentencing, Morris is found dead in his cell, an apparent suicide, leaving Beauchamp and others to reflect on the scandal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beauchamb
Black
Horton
Samuel Black
Henry R. Horton
James Morris
Morris
Circuit Court
Melvin
People
Sloan
Tle
Billy Hamilton
Beauchamp
Joseph Vinton
Vinton
Murray
Geo
Joseph
Joe
Billy Llamison
Vinton Awore
Fannie Vinton
Fannie
Suicior
Beauchambe Xnickerbocker
Circuit Court Adjourns with Rule On Docket
The circuit court meets with Judge Melvin presiding as sheriffs announce adjournment until next morning. Lawyers discuss cases Holt vs Smith and Horton vs Black with Beauchamb and Murray, revealing docket confusion and plans for after hours at a hotel.
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Beauchamb
Hie
Morris
Murray
Holt
Smith
Beauchamp
Holt Va
Melvin
Rose
Horton
People’s
James Morris
Beaumont
Joe
Housh
Comedic Sketches of Printer Privilege and War Reflections
A long, wandering reminiscence blends early English printing culture with a mock legal status for printers, then pivots to a 1812 war retrospective. It recounts battles at Brownstown, Queenstown, Fort Erie, York, Sackett’s Harbor, and Baltimore, contrasting casualties and outcomes, followed by a Japan travel vignette about a comet, meals, and a music teacher's afternoon visit amid a drought and curious crowd.
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England
William of Orange
Anne
Hogland
Brownstown
Detroit
Hull
Brock
Provost
Queenstown
van Rensselaer
Fort Erie
Smith
Canada West
York
Belmont
Ball’s Bluff
Sackett’s Harbor
British Standard
Mace Com
Perry
Lake Erie
Chippewa
Tort Erie
Baltimore
New Orleans
Oyes
Potomac
Jackson
Albany Journal
America
Tsujima
Corean Straits
Sons and Daughters of Music
Braver Mothers of To-Day Inspire Nationwide Sacrifice
The Home Magazine piece praises American mothers for rising to the era’s demands. It lauds their selfless loyalty as they send sons to war, praying for victory and their safety. The article frames Revolutionary valor alongside present trials, stressing duty, honor, and the destiny of unborn millions.
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Home Magazine
The Peate Rice Window and Witty Maxims of Old
A long list of pithy proverbs and humorous quips from a 19th century paper. It blends reflections on life, love, and virtue with lively anecdotes including a Philadelphia North American exchange about a cocky letter parcel and a comic street scene. The tone is brisk, pithy, and cautionary, pairing moral musings with practical household tips and a brief note on painting cleaning.
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Esiness
Owee, Edward & Co
Wwolegale
Ambrolias
James Curry
Liberty Street
Wooster
Ohis
James B. Childs
ST Ee
Ginae
Wooster, Qhio
Dna Tsaao MW
Jones
West Liberty Brest
Weseter
Ohi
J. H. Baumgardmer & CO
Medicines Paints
C. G. Arcademe
East Liberty Street
Ohio
George Plumer & CO
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Merchant's Emporium
A. H. Pierson
Wooopns
Boots & Sides
Arcademe
BR. B. Donnelly
Axp
Hardware
Iron
Sign of Mammoth
Merohanta Emporium
Frost & CO
Weoster
Botsford, Kaufman & CO
Kauke’s Iron Block
J. B, Kauke & CO. Wholesale
LY Hardware
Court House
Mechanics
West Liberty Brrest
William Spear
Fairric
W. J. Craighead
Weat Liberty Bree
Blo
Ezra W. Miller
Public Square
W. 8. Peppard
Kedett's Block
Fred Ocikeburgh
Wayne County
U. Syi
United States Patent Agency
Woogter
OHTO
Reliekie House
Washington City
Henry Legman
Downing
Bat, Bouilass
Downing & Houds
Wayne
Btore
Joan Sweat
Bliss & McSweeny
Attorneys AT Law
Kauke’s
Tron Block
Henry Lehman
Iowan
Southweet Corper
Oho
D.C. Martin
Reedavargh
D. H. Holliday
Probste Oiles
Lucas Flattery
Gorser
Robison
Qafo
Oma F. Jon
Martin Weleer
COX & Welker
Wooter
Tairs
Plumer
A. Rickeson
ORR & Richeson
Kayke's Hardware Store
Jeffriee
Charles €. Parsons
Jeffries & Parsons
Arene
Naw
Wayes
Holmes
Medina
Stark
RB. Bonewitz
Tedians
Philadelphia
Lcope
Ysicians
Firestone & Moore
Alliance and Surgery
North Market Street
Wilson
Weat Liberty Street
Moyl
J E. Barrett
Bratch Bank
T H. Baker
Wonster, Ghie
Office
Raat Liberty Street
B.F. Baltzuly
Baltzly
Palace OF Art
Fox’s
HB. G. Clingan
Or and the Artiv
Roome— Gayth Laratdie Egadrs
Pmorographint Gallery
Over Mors
J Fawcett
East
Liverpool
Columbrian
F Anderson
la Marta
Willinca Richey
J. H Downing
J. P
Wooster Towsmablp
A. D
Jnethe St Seeee
Robert L. May
Martha Masod
SY Jew
Wetitim
Betis Rawlin
Cariada
Martha Masca
Prithas
Ony Relty
Hitaip
Jolmusi
Nelly
May
Mark
Roble Rawlin
Rob Rawlin
Martha
Marthe Mason
Prithee
Robie
Mr. Beaucham
Billy
Lok
A BT
Frank Welton
Japan
Frank Hall
Elmira
Yockahama
Tra-House
IOM
Kanszawa
Italy
the Mothers of To-Day
Wit and Wisdom
Paradise
Westion
New York
United States
Ketah
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