Evidence

June 20, 1842

Cromwell, Killed At Harpers Ferry

DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.– Mr. James Cromwell, of Kentucky, when on his way homeward, stepped from the cars at Harper’s Ferry, on the 6th inst. and unfortunately fell from a bridge over a precipice of 15 or 20 […]
May 23, 1842

Naturalization: Patrick McGuire [McGuin?]

Patrick McGuire [McGuin?], a native of Ireland, this day applied to the Court, to be admitted to become a citizen of the United States, whereupon the said Patrick McGuire exhibited a certificate of the Clerk of […]
May 20, 1842

Naturalization Intent: William Mountain

William Mountain, an alien, who has lately arrived in the United States, and is desirous of being naturalized a citizen thereof, this day appeared in Court, and in pursuance of the act of Congress made a […]
May 18, 1842

Naturalization Intent: Richard Power

Richard Power, an alien, who has lately arrived in the United States, and is desirous of being naturalized a citizen thereof, this day appeared in Court, and in pursuance of the act of Congress made a […]
May 1, 1842

Creditors Bill, Against Brien, Brown, and Dunn

1842, Cir. Sup. Ct.Howard, John C. & Wilson, Matthew Junr.vs.Brien, John McP.; Brown, William, Dunn, John. Chancery – Creditors BillBill, 2 Spa, Letter, Affid, Publication, Proceedings, 2 Decrees, 2 Ans, Bond, 4 C[?] notes. Possession of […]
April 1, 1842

Armorers Petition for Re-Establishment of Civil Superintendence

Washington.[Correspondence of the Herald.]WASHINGTON, March 30. The Senate — Mr. Clay. Among the petitions and memorials presented in the Senate this morning, was one by Mr. ARCHER from the armorers at Harper’s Ferry, complaining that the […]
March 24, 1842

Naturalization Intent: Dennis Donovan

Dennis Donovan, an alien, who has lately arrived in the United States and is desirous of being naturalized a citizen thereof this day appeared in Court, and in pursuance of the act of Congress, made a […]
March 24, 1842

Strike at Armory

[…]I learn that the workmen employed at the Armory, Harper’s Ferry, have struck for higher wages.– It would seem they have been much oppressed. […]
March 23, 1842

Naturalization Intent: Jeremiah Donoho

Jeremiah Donoho, an alien, who has lately arrived in the United States and is desirous of being naturalized a citizen thereof this day appeared in Court, and in pursuance of the act of Congress, made a […]
March 19, 1842

Deed Admitted: Caton to Eaty

James Caton to Sebastian Eaty, Sheriff of Jefferson county, Deed of Bargain and Sale conveying a life estate or tenant by countery of an undivided fourth part of a house and set in Shepherdstown, acknowledged before […]
March 19, 1842

Deed: Caton to Eaty for insolvency.

This Indenture, made this 19th day of March 1842, between James Caton of the county of Jefferson of the one part, and Sebastian Eaty, Sheriff of said county of the other part. Whereas the said James […]
January 9, 1842

Harpers Ferry Mill Failure

Baltimore.[Correspondence of the Herald]Baltimore, Jan 8, 1841– 9 A. M. MR. EDITOR —There is nothing very new, strange or wonderful. Every thing is perfectly stale. The movements at Annapolis are growing strong for resumption. We have […]