Balloon ascent over Baltimore era and return voyage
An account from Baltimore describes Durant's balloon ascent reaching the bay, navigation over the Eastern Shore, and safe descent aided by Captain Pearce aboard the Independence. It notes a rabbit companion, weather conditions, scientific instruments, and thanks to local officials and citizens for hospitality during a multi‑hour journey and return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daraid
Bretely
Dnaad
Strit
Rossi
Baltimore Gazette
Zephyrus
Phitheatre
Saenad
Ed Viering
Alexander
Chestertown
Sea
Harroll
Barroll
Leskin
Sewell
Col. Esiory
H. B. Eccleston
E. C. Chambere Fae Arnett
Maryland
Sewatl
Frenchtown
Garote
Camposure
Earth
Edmonson, Jr
Philip T. Tyson
Amd-Ad
Orelock
Benjamin Porter
Dr. Mace
J. R. Briscoe
Baltimore
Weir
Benjamin F. Hart
Job
Mr. Jurant
Tony
Chesapeake Bay
Agon
Philadelphia
New York
Pearce
Prondence
London Times
Calais
Eithin
Olszne
Badia The-Aferroorof- Bay
Hunter
Botany, Bay
Ance
Iris
Ynan
Penobscot Canoe Party Arrives at Chelsea Shore
Boston observers note a Penobscot tribal party arriving by canoes along the Chelsea shore yesterday. The flotilla camped near Terry fat on the Chelsea waterfront and planned to stay a day or two while their downstream journey toward the Merrimack River is pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Chelsea Shore
Merrimack
Chelsea
Reinus
Connecticut
Plymouth
Bellisaute
Richmond
Peter Pindar
North, Courier
Monticello Listed For Sale Again
The Monticello estate in Virginia is offered for sale again as its former owner Dr. Barclay, acting as executor for Mr. Jefferson, contemplates disposal at a likely lower price than the property's historic value and architectural merit would suggest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Virginie
Barclay
Jefferson
Henry Clay Arrives in Philadelphia Amid Welcome
Oct 14 Pinaverrata reports crowds gathered on Chestnut Street as the steamboat Robert Morris neared the wharf. Citizens cheered when Henry Clay and his family were sighted aboard, with flags decorating the vessel signaling the welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinaverrata
Henry Clay
Frenchtown
Chestnut Street
Robert—Morris
Tolice
Mr. Clay
Robert Morris
Rail Road disaster and political notes amid varied items
A fragmented column references a rail road fire with 21 bales of cotton and a passenger car damaged, plus multiple political and social anecdotes including notes on the New England Review, a talking sleeping girl, a surgeon’s gravel operation, old military memories, a comic bridal misstep, Connecticut clock trade, and Capitol renovations in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cramsstox
Gander
RAF Raat
Cypress
Summereilie
Cape
Sr Drewi
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Adams Sentinel and General Advertiser
Wm. R. Fisher
Ming
City
CP. Durant
Seffer
le Rone
Cormer
Ural
Givi Tharin Faber
Sameday Jost
Vernon
Alabama
United States
Owed
Gayle
U. S
Clay
J Lawrence
London
Paris
Berri
Dermencourt
Friese
la Vendee
Madame
Louis Phillippe
France
New England
Hartford
Airink
Stock- Jing
Miles L. Landon
Trumbut County
Ohio
Paineville Bank
United States Bank
Warren Bank
Fodor
Nsurance Company of
Hasta
T. Man
Delaware State Journal
Trumbull
Lucas
Court of Justice
Ohio River
Augusta
Arshag
Holt
Purcell
Mount St Mary's.College
Emmittsburg
Cincinnati
Latke Michigan
Michigan
Ander
Philles
Bull
New England Review
Calvin Bi’son
Wixe Skeleto
Massachusetts
Adams
Jackson
New Haven
Griffith
Rhee
L. L. Minturn
Providence Journal
Beatty
New Orleans
Stewart
Slater
Eaton
Lee
Congress
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
House of Representatives
C. D&c. Improvementa
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