Japan's Cities and Empire in an Early Sketch
A long antiquated account describes Japan from its ancient founding to the present imperial structure with an emperor, Deario officials, and a prime minister. It details major cities like Niphon, Jesso, Nangashi, and Neaco, their landscapes, palaces, canals, bridges, and notable temples. The piece covers trade, culture, governance, and the empire’s wealth in minerals, jade, silk, and porcelain, along with vessels, fisheries, and the social custom of ritual death. It also cites a proposed direct trade route from New York and the idea of a steam line to connect with Asia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Mesyus
Gates & Sgaton
Nipto
Christ
Sima
Sinzakin
Promrthie
Dearioa
Co_bos
Dearios
Jeretimore
Kingdom of
Deario
Peebe
China
Niphon
Jesso
Bungo
Tonea
Nangashi
Titte
Diswa
Jeado
Yeduo
Musace
Imperial Palace
Ermal
Neaco
D&c
Hell
Maceo
Dablo
Rivera
Citz
Upar
Commodore Porter
Ronrve
Intelligencer
Jime
J. Y. Mason
New York
Isthmus
Gallipagoes
Marquesas
Shanghai
Jeddo
W. D. Porter
Race of people thrive in warm American regions
The passage praises a resilient, industrious African race and envisions their migration and growth across tropical American shores from the Hoango-ho to Java and Malacca. It argues such peoples could adapt to varied soils and climates, supporting distant colonies and national prosperity in the new world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Malacca
Cobm
Carolina
Seroas
Pacibe
California
China
Ireland
America
Anfrica
Cause of Steam Boiler Explosion Demonstrated at Royal Institution
M Boutigny presented experiments at Albemarle Street on March 31 to explain steam boiler explosions. He heated a metal plate and water, showed delayed contact causing sudden steam, then used a hot silver bottle to mimic a boiler. He linked heat, spheroidal water, and tempered steel to explosion risk, ending with molten metal demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Boutigne
W'Evereux
Royal Institution
Albemarle Street
M. Boutigny
Henry Clay in Washington and Massachusetts Slavery Debates
Kinickerbocker editor Willis Gaylord Clark recalls seeing Henry Clay at the National Hotel in Washington and quotes his dignified farewell. The piece then cites the Massachusetts Senate passing a bill to nullify the fugitive slave law via habeas corpus and the House delaying further action on the Slavery Resolutions by 178 to 162, signaling fragile regional sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clay
Willis Gaylord Clark
The
Kinickerbocker
Washington
National Hotel
Senate of
Massachusetts
United States
House of Representatives
Expensive City Government Costs Highlighted by Times
The Times reports New York City's expenses last year exceeded three million dollars, costing more to govern the city than to govern the entire state. It cost the city for fourteen days more than any of sixteen states spent in a year, and half as much as to govern itself for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Baker
W. W. Cheever
Wren
Sis & Cuneven
Albany
New York City
Povernmart
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Sleluy Patriot
Raul
Negrosary
Gambiangan
Anna Bor
Godwin
Cubserver
Stewll
Middle
Georgia
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Irmiey
Cply Hotel
Brontast
Hessie
Waynare
Ciaran
Byington
Hardwick & Cooke
WAY Spice
Svannat
Sasaanah
Oute
Jon Anthe
Aueatedy
Lee Sauenh
Naly
Pon Bend
Washburn, Wilder & Co
Zuommission Merchants Sich
Geo
Hardeman & Hamilton, Ware House and Commission Merchants
Macos
Hamilton & Hardeman
Savans
Grougla
Vithor Pare
Chas
Mamie Ton
Behn & Foster
Savannah
Bensjoun
sraNcick
Davin Pace
Welty
Dr. W.S. Lawros
Nathan S. Jones
Lyon & Clark
Lyon & Clark, Attorneys At Law
Griswold
Griswoldville
Jones Co
Mitonn
Baker County
Snel Gristeath
Samuel Griswold
Tarvers
Engrton
Baker Cuniy
Coxeers
Herb
David A. Wason
Feu BU Vitior
Barwell Mall
Svi
Court of Ordinary
Sid County
Pelruary
Seth
Stevens
Otticio Cr. C
Willkins
James Nv
Fearon
Svens
Thouies County
Nareahee
Alfred
H. Hansel
Larrd
Everette
S.C. Felitorn
Tuomas Serewant
Theners Coun
Saveur Tria
Hauke Amner
Albany Matriot
Tianseel
Atrne Axtriet
A. G. Weaver
Quy
Americus
Waltime
Cisea
Tex
Turion
Tee Mucic
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Southern Lady
England
France
Fenle Gallope
North Curolina
Strobel
Americas
Shits, &c
Sipal
Tetas
Ict
Randolph County
DR. Charles
Cuny 4
Redler
Olive
Warren, Santis & Cie
Uloagatin
Lingle
Weil
Srutnig
Udolpho Wolfe
SemmApam
Holland
Diet Reeves Sant
Welch, Sherman & CO
Albay
A. Welles & Co
Tate
Ashbel Welles
Geo. F. Palmes
Jone
F. Palmes
Joseph W. Webster
Swift, Dixstow & Weosrin
A. Welles
Copartnership
Messrs. A. Welles & Co
Start
Reet
Savanat Georgia
M.wton & Conner
Gro
Ak Skane
Apap
Commission
Pouth
Dewitt
SI Louis A. Goneke
Cuthbert
Kaeving
Humbay
Gaitsor
Lowell
Cee
Col
J. J. Watson
Pahayet
Florida
Col. Watson
Joseph Bond
Plantas
Col. J. L. Watson
Davina, Vason
F.H. Platt
Hs Bo
Coates
Pati Hites
Char- B
M.D. Yeslow
Pondtown
Sumter Co
Werthers
Boston Courier
Portugese
Cuba
Brazil
Ithia
Amoy
Havana
Thiala
Afi
Apa Brass
Ape
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