The Value of Railroads in Early Industry
The Richmond Compiler reviews railroads arguing higher initial and maintenance costs but notes lower charges can attract more business, citing Virginia railways before 1830 and the Liverpool 1829 prize for a locomotive. It contrasts rocket speed and weight with modern engines hauling over 500 tons at 12 to 15 mph.
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Richmond
Virginia
Liverpool and Manchester Railroad Company
Liverpool ‘Times
Ingenious Press Chases Improve Form Locking
Ingenuity from a local mechanic James Martin introduces a new locking chase using interior screws turned by a wrench to tighten the form securely. The design promises savings on quoins and furniture and streamlines printing operations. The piece also includes a flourish from the Carpenter of Rouen praising mechanics and a moral urging accommodations for budding entrepreneurs.
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James Martin
Petersburg
A Sarbarous Custom
A visitor recalls a brutal practice seen on a beach where an exhausted elder is left to die, with food supplied until death and burial then completed by a thin earth covering. The account notes such customs as barbarous yet an improvement over ancient Socotra practices of burying the dying to end pain.
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Socotra
Dying Man’s Last Commands Fuel Island Blood Feuds
Wellsted’s Travels describes dying requests in a distant island where a father’s pleas to his kin to uphold ancestral laws lead to deadly outcomes. He notes that poison from a local tree is used to end suffering and that legal murders and lifelong feuds arise from these deathbed dictates.
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Wellsted
Panther Hunt in Opelousas Lands Six Panthers
A Bayou Waxie hunting party in Opelousas, Louisiana, shoots six panthers in one day including a large female. John Rider kills four of the cats. The tale recalls an old Canada line hunter who survived a fierce panther duel, ending with both man and beast dead in a dramatic, bloody struggle. The account emphasizes pioneer daring and promises to send this paper to Mr. Rider at no charge.
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Opelousas
Waxie
John Rider
Canada Line
Vermont
Panther
Louisiana
Bayou Waxie
America
Invasion of Texas Promised by Mexican Troops
The New Orleans Republic reports Vera Cruz intelligence up to August 24 confirming a 10,000 strong Mexican force marching toward Texas. Troops likely enter late autumn as provinces support them. Steamers from Tampico to Galveston expected in October to invade and blockade. Shannon welcomed warmly at Vera Cruz. sickness is low, with yellow fever scarce along the Southern Atlantic except Galveston.
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Mexico
Texas
New Orleans Republic
Vera Cruz
U. S
Falmouth
Pensacola
Tampico
Galveston
Shannon
New Orleans
Southern Atlantic Sea Board
Mixed US and European dispatches and notices
Reports from New Orleans on Guadaloupe despatches with potential warship detention as indemnity security. French and American affairs include Lavergne leading American desk. England unveils large tilt hammer for engines. Potato crop ruin in New York and Shaker shortages. A Baltimore shooting occurs during a procession. Vermont potato observations link manure type to root health. Gas manufacturing advances at St Petersburgh cut production time. Sylph Taglioni granted divorce in Paris. Cincinnati counterfeit arrest with plans for Tennessee money plates. Orleans Ball Room fetches record rent. Alcohol’s link to deaths noted. Dublin lawyers fund funeral costs with a shilling.
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New York Harbor
New Orleans
Mexico
United States
New York
Vermont
St. Petersburgh
Tennessee
Mobile Herald
Orleans
Dublin
Toles
Norbury
Toler
Payments to the Washingtonian Subscriptions Due
List of subscribers paid up to July 20 1845 includes Augusta J Seastrunk W E Jackson W S Royal Jesse Ansley Thomaston Jas Spier Waynesboro R Prescott indicating membership records for the Washingtonian.
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The
Washingtonian
Augusta
Doctor R Hook Relocates Residence Nearby
R Hook has moved to a dwelling opposite his long residence and below John Bones' shop. He will be ready for professional calls in town and country, on August 31.
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R. Hook
John Bones
Augusta
Augusta Market Cotton and Goods Report
The Augusta market shows a slight cotton decline from last week with main sales at 5 to 54. Frosts caused little damage and river navigation improves after two recent swells. Bagging demand is brisk with higher anticipated crop. groceries see fair demand and broad purchasing at current quotes.
Woman opens plan for a girls school in city
Sarah Wray announces the opening of a seven room school for the education of young ladies with a 25 pupil limit. The October start will occur in the former Mrs Egerton room at Reynold and McIntosh streets with notable local clergy and doctors cited as references.
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Sarah Wray
Egerton
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Georgia
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Canal Ee
Gon Power
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Souchong
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Ronng
Sallerstedt & Jackson
Globe Hotel
Broadstreet
W. C. Way
L. D
Joseph E. Marshall
Thomas 3. Wray
McGraw’s Corner
Bull’s
Lun Heaval
Mpinner
E. E. Scofield
Insurance Bank
Broad Street
Auenese
Harp
B. Hopkins
Lancasterian Free School
Methodist Church
Dod
George F. Pierce
Judge Allen
Col. Gould
C.J. Jenkins
A. J. Miller
Young Ladies Seminary
L. R. Williams
Europe
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M. M. Dye
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D. Hook
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