Brown University adopts flexible study system at Bristol
The Bristol Chronicle discusses Brown University reform allowing students to select studies and pursue extended or partial degrees. It explains the Bachelor of Philosophy requires no ancient language exam, offers flexible class arrangement, and aims to open college access while improving science facilities and professorships. The piece urges local youths to seize newly available educational opportunities.
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Onannor
Elena
Brown University
Cuba News Promises Mounting Excitement at Home
The Cuba reports promise much interest and could stir considerable public excitement if accounts in another column are confirmed, with effects in his country likely to be hard to soothe.
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Cuba
West of brig Henry Marshall reports quiet at sea from Havana
UF Capt West at this port states on Thursday evening from Havana that everything was quiet when he left tla and heard nothing of Lopez’s arrival.
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West
Henry Marshall
Havana
Tla
Lopez
Suction and Balance Centrifugal Rotary Pump Exhibited
Mr J Stewart Gwynne of New York demonstrates the Balance Centrifugal Rotary Pump highlighting a 10 gallon per 4 minute test with a 3/4 inch discharge and a second 11/2 inch pipe version capable of 100 gallons per minute. He notes a $50,000 patent sale in Scotland and challenges English pumps, advertising shipowners benefits and local office for orders. The notice also mentions B S Simmons receiving fresh peaches melons and groceries from New York and Howell’s local market patronage.
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J. Stewart Gwynne
New York
Gwynne
Scotland
England
B.S. Simmons
Howell
Steamer Brother Jonathan Brings 400 Passengers to New York
Correspondence from August 1851 reports the steamer Brother Jonathan arrived from Chahnherr with over 400 passengers, more than it can safely carry, drawing complaints of crowded conditions and rough treatment. The letter also details a miner named Matthew Croft, losses from the Union wreck, and Croft’s account of gold quartz prospects in Lower California. It mentions Adams & Co’s express service and notes public amusements, including a Conjurer and Magician at Tripler Hall.
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Phenix
New York
Brother Jonathan
Chanherr
Matthew Croft
Croft
Union
San Francisco
Adams & Co
N. York
Craft
San Diego
California
Lafayette
Chagres
U.S. Mail
Cherokee
New Orleans
Adama & Co
Mobile Express
Anderson
Elerr Alexander
Andrew Jackson Davie
Ice Cream and Soda With Wilcox Saloon in Washington
Visitors praise cooled treats at the Washington Saloon operated by Mr. Wilcox. The rooms are neat and airy and the courteous service is provided by a lady-like companion of Mr. Wilcox.
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Washington
Wilcox
Lady's Book September Issue Praises Embellishments
The September Lady's Book is praised for its fine embellishments and beauty. The editors strive to surpass all rivals, asserting the magazine will remain unmatched in quality and popularity.
Wheat Crop of De Wit County Noted as Superior
A Texas farmer from De Wit County reports an exceptionally good wheat crop averaging seventy pounds per bushel. The statement highlights strong yields and suggests favorable growing conditions for the season.
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de Wit County
Texas
Lightning Strikes Greenville House. Child Safe in Cradle
A Greenville residence owned by J K Aldiioh was hit by lightning on Thursday at 10 am. The bolt tore plaster from the wall and crossed to the eating room, throwing a door knob into a cradle where a child slept. Two ladies present were unharmed. Also noted is a report on ballast vessels using water for stability learned in New Castle, England with an improved pump.
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Horst Stayer
J. K. Aldiioh
Greenville
Kene County Atlas
New Castle
England
Muane
Arrival of the Cherokee From Havana With Gold Dust
The Cherokee arrived in New York with advices from Havana and $1,805,689 in gold dust, 300 passengers, and California mails. A brutal execution of 50 men occurred near Havana on August 16, with spectators watching as they were shot, dragged, and paraded through the streets. The ship Habanero aided the executions, while the Falcon faced harassment on the Cuban coast. News from Loree’s Expedition follows, including Lopez’s landing and new recruits bound for Jacksonville with Gen. Gonzales.
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Cuba
New York
Cherokee
Havana
California
W.S. Cendinnin
F.S. Sever
Victor Kerr
I. B. Veacy
James J. Brandt
J. O. Bruce
Thomas C. James
John Fisher
I. Whiterown
A. N. Cotohelt
R. C. Stanford
Wm. A. Holmes
Samuel Myles
Edward Balmard
Geo. A. Arnold
D. J. Whegg
William Westman
Anatlone Torres
Hernandez Patdillon
James Hearney
Saml. Head
H. T. Vinne
M. Philips
James Manion
G. M. Greene
J. Palman
Napoleon Collinge
A. H. Fisher
Wim, Chilling
C. A. Cooke
S. O. Jones
M. H. Hall
Wm. Smith
A. Ross
P. B. Rourke
John Cristedes
William B. Littl
Robert Cantley
John
G. Santa
James Stanton
Thos. Hiamnatt
Alexander McSleer
John Stubbs
James Lillie
Wm. Hogard
Charles A. Robinson
Bahia Hoad
Habanero
Gage
New Orleans
Falcon
Chagres
Loree
Lopez
Key West
Neimure
U.S
Jacksonville
Gonzales
Arrival of brig Charles Kershaw brings Cuba news at Charleston
News from Cuba via the brig Charles Kershaw at Charleston reports the Havana papers claim the Revolution is suppressed. A governor’s proclamation notes tranquillity across central and eastern Cuba, with Aguero y Aguero and five others arriving at Puerto Principe on the 26th, and Armenteros’ forces suffering losses including fifty horses.
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Charles Kershaw
Charlestown
Cuba
N. ¥. Express
Charleston
Faro Industrial
Bic
Express
Havana
Joaquin Aguero Y Aguero
Puerto Principe
Armenteros
Men Gather at St Johns River for Cuba Expedition
An army officer reports groups waiting at the St Johns River mouth to board a steamer to Cuba. A party also sailed up the Santilla by steamer with six pieces of artillery and further reinforcements. The Baton Rouge despatch notes the steamboat Cuba bringing many young men to Cuba via New Orleans with a music band.
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New York Journal of Commerce
U.S. Army
Florida
St. Johns River
Cuba
Santilla
Eix Pieres
Baton Rouge
New Orleans
Vicksburg
The Cuban Movement in New Orleans 1851 Dispatch
The Cuban Movement reports crowds in New Orleans awaiting transport for Cuban exiles aboard the Pampero. Colonel Pickett and Colonel Bell are expected to lead, with about two thousand men gathered locally, primarily Kentuckians and residents of Louisiana and Mississippi, while concerns remain about the ship’s machinery and steam connections.
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New Orleans
Bell
Fort Jackson
Pickett
Hawkins &c
Turk’s Island
Ofiver
Cardenas
Avize
Lancers
Louisiana
Mississippi
Hunter
Open Sea Voyage Sparks Liberty Vision
Three days pass as she advances toward the open sea aiming for a prosperous landing. Her freight is precious for the advancement of liberty and dear to the hearts of all its votaries Calnooy
Arrival of the Canada and Liverpool market news
Three days after Europe the Canada arrives at Mauirax with 84 passengers. The Franklin from New York reaches Cowes. Parliament prorogued by the Queen. Liverpool Cotton Market shows a slight rise on low and middling American but gains recede after news of the Canada. Prices close with various grades adjusted.
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Mauirax
Canada
Franklin
New York
Cowes
Liverpool
Salight
Orleans
Uplands
Mobile
Arrival and incidents aboard ships from Chagres and San Francisco
The Brother Jonathan reached its dock after noon with passengers aboard and fire delaying its return trip. Fire near the boilers caused damage but was controlled within an hour. The Union wrecked on St Quinlan's reef with 300 passengers and gold dust saved except 1000 dollars. The Falcon remained at Chagres awaiting mails while the Ohio reported a broken shaft. Mutiny on the Commodore Stockton at Taboga left crew ousted and passage money demanded.
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Jonathan
Squiers
Hull
Chagres
Kingston
Union
San Francisco
St. Quinlan’s Reef
Falcon
Chagress
Ohio
Navy Bay
Insi
Stockton
Taboga
Arrival of the Pacific and Baltic in nine day voyage stir New York
The city awoke to the Baltic’s unprecedented nine day and thirty hour passage from Liverpool as the Pacific, freshly steamed for Europe, prepared to depart. Crowds lined Canal Street and Battery as the two steamers exchanged salutes and farewells in a lively Saturday morning scene.
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Pacific
Baltic
Liverpool
Jersey City
Bay
Europe
North River
Canal Street
Extra Express
Barclay Street
Africa
N.Y
The New Flying Machine Demonstrated in Paris
Paris reports confirm M d Arville demonstrated a flying machine with wings rising to about 300 feet in a private test before editors and scientists. He allegedly ascended perpendicularly and flew forward then descended softly to the starting point, all in calm conditions.
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Madrid
Paris
M. d. Ar- Ville
The
Chronique de Paris
M. d’ Arville
Merchants Present Gold Plate Testimonial to E. K. Collins
A group of principal New York merchants have formed a service of gold plate to present to E. K. Collins as a testimonial of the high regard in which they hold his efforts for the honor and improvement of the mercantile Marine.
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B. K. Collins
New York
E. K. Collins
Marie
Pestilence in Canary Islands Reported in London Standard
The London Standard reports cane plague-like sickness spreading to Canary towns. Deaths in Galdar reach 40 to 50 daily from a mysterious scourge likely imported by a fishing vessel, with three doctors dead and wide mortality across the island. Authorities insist precautions and quarantine vessels limit contact with Canary.
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Galdar
Canary
Africa
Narrow Escape of the Atlantic Steamer Humboldt
The steamer Humboldt on its voyage from Havre to New York had a near disaster off Cape Race twenty miles southeast of the light. In dense fog the ship bore broadside to a rock, passengers awoke to the shock, and if not for swift starboard maneuver and engine stoppage the crew feared total destruction. The Arctic current and compass variation were cited as causes for the misjudged position. Special thanks were offered during Sunday services for the providential escape.
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Havre
New York
Cape Race
Boson ‘Transcript
Philad. Ledger
Yacht capsizing mourns 19 in Ontario picnic tragedy
A 35 person party sailing from Long Island to a picnic near Kingston Ontario capsized in the forenoon, 19 drowned. Named victims include Mrs Toulton Miss Toulton Mrs D Eb Jenkins Miss Jenkins Mrs Capt Gaskin Mary Ann Proby Miss Mason and others. The steamer Prince of Wales sailed to search for bodies.
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Kixoston
Canada
Foat
Long Island
Toulton
D. Eb Jenkins
Jenkins
Capt. Gaskin
Mary Ann Proby
Mason
H. A. Mills
Mise Mule
H. Haight
A. Slaight
G. Hunter
A. Hunter
Mr. Thorne
Thos, Grist
Miss Walker
Stacy
Prince of Wales
Heroic Rescue Of Boy From Ditch At Cove
A five year old boy, son of James L Bushee of 49 B road, fell into a filthy water ditch near the Cove head. A 16 year old Irish boy Patrick McVanna dove twice, rescued the child, who later revived with prompt aid. The act is praised in the Providence Post.
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James L. Bushee
Patrick McVanna
Providence Post
Lightning strikes New London church killing pastor
In New London Pennsylvania on Sunday afternoon the Methodist church was struck by lightning during service. Pastor Rev. Jonae Bossly in the pulpit was killed instantly and several in the audience were injured. The building suffered no major damage though some congregants were shocked. Mr B. leaves a wife and two children.
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New London
Jonae Bossly
Suicide of Charles Hersey in Jamaica Plain
The Boston Post reports Charles F. Hersey, aged about 68, hanged himself in his Jamaica Plain home after prolonged low spirits due to severe domestic troubles. He had achieved success in the shoe trade.
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Boston Post
Charles 5
Hersey
Jamaica Pisin
Fire on Boston to Dudgeville accommodation train
After passing Dudgeville yesterday afternoon a baggage car caught fire from a spark from the engine. The train stopped and the blaze was snuffed with small damage overall. Major losses were the destruction by fire and water of Rowe and Mr UO Gorman's evening papers. The delay was about thirty minutes.
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Canson
Boston
Dudgeville
Mesars. Rowe
UO. Gorman
Providence Post
Calf of Extraordinary Size at White River
Mr Bla Lyman of White River Hartford Vermont owned a calf weighing 5963 12 pounds on May 25. At nearly four years old it had suckled from six cows daily and stood on a raised stand to reach milk. Offered $1000 for delivery to Brighton Market, which the owner refused to arrange.
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Keene News
Bla Lyman
White River
Hartford
New York to Genoa Steam Line Aimed by Livingston Co
A steamship line is planned between New York and Genoa by Livingston & Co with calls at Madeira for transfer to South American lines. Sardinia grants 15 years of exclusive rights, 50000 dollars annually, plus waivers of port charges. The venture may gain Portuguese and South American mail access on favorable terms, promising swift delivery of Mediterranean fruits to the United States.
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New York
Genoa
Livingston & Co
Madiera
Sardinia
Mediterranean
Extraordinary Workwoman Mrs Peavey Crafts Satin Voat
Mrs Deborah Peavey of Centre Barnstead made a satin vestment for her husband aged seventy seven. The workman pronounced the piece as good in work and finish as can be produced locally, noting a parallel Dover Gazette as reference.
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Deborah Peavey
John Peavey
Centre Barnstead
N. H
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Bristol Phenix
Bristol
Jonnathan
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