Great Hungarian Aid Fund Rallies Bristol Citizens
The Bristol community forms committees to raise money for the Women of Hungary fund sparked by Kosuth’s eloquent appeal. Merchants clerks and workers contribute while volunteers collect and forward funds, showing broad local support amid a climate of international solidarity and humanitarian effort.
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Koesuth
America
Hungary
Bristol
Merchanta
Siwyers
Arsiote
Pirate
Stewart's Dry Guide
Jtover
Koseath
Newaboy
Kossuth
la Fayette
Washington
Kosauth
Eoseuth
Napoleon
Alexander
Therese
Fire devastates Capitol Library in Washington incident
A Thursday night blaze at the Capitol Library and Document Room destroyed some 40,000 volumes and precious portraits while surrounding rooms. Firefighters could not help due to frozen water pipes as the fire raged until about 10 o clock. Estimated book losses reach $25,000 with $10,000 in Capitol damage.
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Washington
Exerson
Orarce
Cabinet
Congress
Jefferson
Layfayette
Taylor
Letter from New York on Hungary aid urges Bristol action
An 1851 letter from a New York woman, formerly of Bristol, appeals for public support to aid Hungary’s fight for freedom. It highlights Kossuth’s speech and calls for local fundraising, noting the presence of clergy, George Bancroft, Rev. Tyng, and others at the meeting and praising Hungary’s cause.
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Bristol
Pereal
New York
Kossuth
Hungary
Korsuth
George Bancroft
England
Tyng
Koesuth
vFery
Enzinus
Pameether Hongare
Almanac outlines Boston map and business directory
The publisher Damerell and Moore offers the Boston Almanac with a neat design. It features a city map a venal business directory sketches of Boston and nearby areas a list of public institutions in the state and much more useful information for merchants.
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ICP
Boston
British Threats Over Mexican Bonds Reported
In Baltimore a claim is reported that British forces at Vera Cruz will attack if Mexican bonds are not paid. The note mentions enforcement of bond payments and a potential bombardment if refused.
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Baltimore
Vera Crus
Vera Cruz Ta
European Crisis Shocks Markets and Paris
Halifax reports the steamship Europa from Liverpool and the Canada and Baltic arriving after heavy gales. French politics erupt in a coup detat with President seizing power, dissolving the Assembly, promising a new government, and arresting opponents. British markets react with stock declines, cotton unsettled, and provisions steady amid Paris turmoil. Local New Orleans indignation over Thrasher sentence calls for strong action.
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Halifax
Europa
Liverpool
New York
Canada
Baltic
France
Paris
Council of State
Changarnier
Vincennes
London
Conauls
Manchester
Appeal for James M. Wilson release from Spain in 1851
Ophelia Talbot petitions President and Spain’s minister to intercede for her son James M. Wilson, one of the Lopez expedition prisoners. She describes poverty, illness, and a plea for clemency, hoping the President will seek Spain’s action to obtain release or leniency.
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Cea Bese
Amanga Picambesia
United States
Bahia Honda
Opel P
James M. Wilson
Dand Wilson
Ophelia P. Talbot
Wilgonry
New Orleans
Td Shia
Mapaio
Miraflores
Washingwa
Washington
Lopez
Spain
Babh
Womon
Prienuers
Bave
Cuba
Texas
Faher
Eles
Ophelia Ptalbot
Webster
Arrival of the Georgia Brings Large Gold Cargo
The steamship Georgia, Captain Porter, arrived in New York from Chagres and Havana with 300 passengers and 1.5 million dollars in freight and another 1.5 million in passenger cash. The vessel was delayed three and a half days at Chagres due to heavy weather. Landing on the river proved impossible, so the ship sailed to Navy Bay for passenger unloading.
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Georgia
Porter
Chagres
Havana
Newdriedne
Empire City
Georgia Railroad Opens Amid Heavy Floods and Delays
December reports indicate the Georgia line is near running order with five passenger cars ready and hotels being built for travelers. A flood caused by two weeks of heavy rains damaged property and swept livestock. vessels grounded and crews rescued as the Northerner and Golden Gate met off San Diego during the long voyage from Panama.
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Everibe
Gaton
Stevens
Schownjer Horne
San Juan
Panama
Golden Gate
San Diego
Chagree
Georgia
Wreck of the British Queen and Emigrant Losses
The British Queen wreck near Nantucket doomed with 240 Irish emigrants aboard. Rescue came by the schooner Game Cock, Hamilton, and steamer Telegraph after a day of suspense and exposure. One emigrant died. Captain Conway and others were ill. two crewmen were saved by George Robe son’s bold ice rescue.
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Bay
New Bedford Mercury
Schousen Game Cock and Hamilton
Telegraph
Conway
Ocean House
Nantweber
James McGuire
Thomas Holmes
Hamion
Geo
Robmeon
Snow and steamship News From New York December
Snow fell lightly to about one inch as a broader storm hit the south. Mail disruptions delayed arrivals in Philadelphia and New York. Steamers El Dorado and Daniel Webster departed with hundreds aboard. Navy reports describe the Perry’s two-year cruise and prizes taken. Kossuth visit to New York included a grand reception at WrIPLER Hall with Bancroft and Tappan addressing the Hungarian leader.
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New York
Southern Mail
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Mail
Seaway
Saino
el Dorado
Daniel Webster
Chagres
San Juan
Naval
St. Helena
Perry
Mactha
Chatwomths
Baltimore
Port Au Praya
Themeele
Timn
Koseorm
Kossuth
Irving House
Kingaland
Baltic
Europe
M. Kossuth
Wripler Hall
George Bancroft
Dr. Bellows
Madame Kossuth
M. Roseuth
Bancroft
Henry B Tappan
Tappan
Inter Vale
Stephen H. Tyng
D. D
de. Tyng
Ovies
Monument work halted for season at Washington height
The Washington National Monument construction is suspended for the season. It has reached 104 feet above ground, and if continued at current pace, may reach 517 feet in a few years, becoming the world’s smallest structure at that height.
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Washington National Monument
New York Fire Annihilator Experiment Sparks Turmoil
A planned display using twenty one annihilators to ignite a building ends in crowds rapidly burning the structure in New York. Onlookers claim the device a sham while officials note the experiment was not fully controlled. A citizens committee reports the green spruce structure was not highly combustibile and will publish further findings.
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Tribune
Philips
Journal of Commerce
Phillips
Wartime Preparations in South Carolina Demand Armament Build Up
The South Carolina fire eaters vow secession and mobilize arms to deter the Union. Major Trapper’s report notes heavy guns contracted in Richmond, muskets manufactured in state, and a wide range of artillery stockpiled. Contracts cover carriages, projectiles, and powder. a Magnolia barracks and arsenal upgrades are advised.
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Sorta Carolina
Palmetto
Sam
Colmbia
Ordnance Department
Richmond
Messrs. Glaze & Flagg
Columbia
Mcsare, Glaze & Flagg
8. M. Howell
RB. McKenzie
Charleston
W C. Werner
Mesors. Easton
Spartanburgh Iron Works Company
Hazard Company
Connecticut
Company of Ordnance Solawre
Magnolia
Weir Village resident burned to death near Taunton
The Weir Village widow Mrs Presberg, about 70, was fatally burned yesterday forenoon when her apron caught fire from a blaze. The long brim reached her as she neared the flames and she died shortly after. The report is from Hatch Gray Co. Express.
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Hatch, Gray & Co
Portrait of Historical Relics and Religious Tensions
A Newburyport Herald item notes a tankard presented by King William in 1696 to Mrs. Hannah Dustin for bravery during a massacre, alongside implied royal symbols. It mentions a Florence couple punished for Bible possession and two English visitors jailed then freed amid tensions between religion and law.
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Newburyport Herald
Charles Cheney
Hannah Dustin
Haverhill
Wiliam
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Campheng
Tihina
Esanee
Sero
Turasnen
Nenr
John 8. Thrasher
J. S. Thrasher
Thrasher
Isthmus
Banseuep
Florence
Fenda
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