Passengers Listed for Atlantic Steamship Voyage
Incomplete notice lists passengers aboard the steamer Atlantic W A Wheelock E Case and others including H Fas ver Hanis L Pottinger Hatch Mre vibes Haren Sutton Schrader Schlieman Mackenzie Low rey Alexa Wadeworth Goldstein Goria Loring as believed traveling with uncertain coal supply and possible ship delay.
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Tee Wren
Atlantic
Steamer
Lowrey
Alexa and
Verrant
W. Wadeworth
Goldstein
G. A. Goria
Loring
Weather and politics mix in a week of events
The week saw mild weather with a rainy Wednesday. Massachusetts Legislature debated selecting a U.S. Senator. In other notes, a literary lecture on spiritual topics drew attention in Stratford, while Henry Kong, a New York fugitive, sold at auction in Richmond for 750 dollars to a Georgia grader amid a large crowd.
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Henry Kong
New York
Auption
Richmond
Georg
Reand
Arrival of Steamship Atlantic and California gold in New Yong
Correspondence reports two California steamers Cherokes and Prometheus with two million dollars in gold dust, Mautns & Co's Express handling large consignments, insurance adds up to around ten percent for miners. Telegraphs falter between New Orleans and Mobile. money market remains easy. speculative notes on the Gift Concerts and local library politics surface.
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Phenix
New Yong
California
Prometheus
Chagres
Atlantic
Liverpool
Mautns & Co's Express
Stimeon & Co
New Orleans
Mobile Express
South
Pere
Expreaa
Journal of Commerce
N. Orlenpa
Dhate
Mercantile Library
Fire and political bustle as California steamers arrive and riots loom
A crowded dispatch reports a major fire in Sacramento causing extensive damage to Cook Bros Co and nearby businesses while the Pacific Mail Steamship Co buildings faced risk. The scene spurred rapid firefighting by volunteers as steamships California Jethmas and Director carried passengers and cargo, with detailed lists of names and losses. Legislative sessions in Rhode Island opened with prayers, debates, and committee actions on judiciary and public finance amid a strong wave of immigration and mining news from the West Coast.
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Iladetptvenes
Ffornia Chagres
Havana
New Orleans
California
Panama
Jethmus
New York
Kingston
Cook & Hruthere
Sworaemento Street
San Francheo
U.S
United
Francisco
Monterey
Atlantic
San Francisco
Sacramento
United States
Stockton ‘Times
Feather River
Cook, Bros. & Co
Wtreel
Pacific Mail Steamship Co
Gilman Meredith, Co
Gillman
Meredith, Esq
Adams & Co
Dancer
Steamchip Co
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Chagrason
Thames
New Oneana
Stemmer
Lake Nicaragua
Jethmas
Deatus
John South
Boston
John J. Kelly
Smithfield
Rhode Island
Samuel D. Simons
Hingham
Mass
W. W. Forsaih
Discovery of Hidden Jewelry Near Pottsville
Children playing on a hill near Pottsville find a string with gold rings tied to a bush and uncover a stocking containing unfinished gold rings, pens, and chains. A second string points to another stash elsewhere, suggesting the spoils of a robbery by a large jeweler hidden beneath the snow.
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Pottsville
Rhode Island Congressman George G. King Marries Elizabeth Saver
Wasuixeron January 18 report that Hon George G King member of the Rhode Island House wed Mrs Elizabeth Saver daughter of a local citizen Thursday evening. The Cheap Postage Bill passage is praised and three cent coinage ordered by the bill fills a money changing need noted by business leaders. Next week the House plans to take up the Annual Appropriation bill.
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Wasuixeron
Geo. G. King
Rhode Island
Thureday
Elizabeth Seaver
Giligzens
Philadelphia Counterfeit Ring Arrested After Arrival
A Philadelphia gang of counterfeiters was captured Thursday. Names include Sarah Wood alias Green Ann Kelly Jane Wilson Havanne Mowers Mary McCready Emeline Wiener Charles Wraner Mansfield Wood and Benjamin Drake. Cash from about 40 to 900 dollars passed at various shops. several counterfeit dies found.
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Aaneston
Philadelphia
Thoreday
Cvon
Sarah Wood Alias Green
Ann Kelly
Jane Wilson
Havanne Mowers
Mary McCready
Emeline Wiener
Charles Wraner
Mansfield Wood
Perons
Benjamin Drake
Wee
Perevo
Horse Kick Fatality Sparks Murder Charge in Carlisle
In Carlisle Ohio a man named Adame was killed by a horse kick. The horse owner was arrested on a murder charge, accused of training the animal to kick on command. If convicted, the horse could be deemed an accessory in the fatal act.
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Senate
Dmr. Ballon
Carlisle
Ohio
Adame
Horce
California rumors and San Francisco decline teme
A Canirornea reader relays a California visitor’s grim view of San Francisco. He describes widespread unemployment, wage cuts to three and four dollars, and a moral decline with gambling and drinking dominating evenings and Sundays. The correspondent preferrs a hard life back home over riches abroad.
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Canirornea
California
Qur Murmant
New England
San Francisco
Fortuny
Journal
Governor Quitman Warrants Issued for Arrest in Onygana
Judge Gholeontae issues a warrant for Governor Quitman's arrest. Execution expected by USS Marecal Davia ortiven at Jackson. Applications to High Court of Errors and Appeals for writ of habeas corpus, which is expected to be refused.
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Arnget
Guy
Quitman
New Onygana
Gholeontae
Gov. Quitman
Uss
Marecal Davia Ortiven
Jackeon
High Court of Errors and Appeals
Abandoned Boston girl runaway to a black husband
News from Boston via New York reports the disappearance of a young girl Brown, daughter of a prominent abolitionist. She allegedly eloped with a black man after marrying him, visited various Ann Street dens, was found by an officer, and committed to a lunatic asylum amid a hush by respectable parties.
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Sincvasa Arrain
Boston
New York
Brown
Ann Street
British steamer Arabia arrives at quarantine after long voyage
The Arabia from Liverpool reached quarantine in New York harbor after over 70 days at sea. It carried 200 passengers, 30 ill with ship fever, and 12 deaths occurred during the voyage.
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New York
Arabia
Liverpool
Plymouth representative elect injured in wood-splitting accident
The member elect of the Plymouth House of Representatives suffered a severe foot cut while splitting wood, then attempted to travel by rail to take his seat. He became deranged and leaped into a stream, was rescued by a neighbor, and was later admitted to hospital for treatment.
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Plymouth
Lagt Huuap
Hradford
Jane
K. Sap
William H.ots
Jenny Lind Engagement Rumors Debunked by Stockholm Letter
Paris telegrams relay Stockholm press saying Jenny Lind has sent a private letter denying any London or European engagement with Barnum. The letter praises a gentlemanly, disinterested attitude from Haroun and refutes reports of a Barnum deal. Reader speculation about a London arrival remains unconfirmed.
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Paris
N. LY
Stockholm
Announceq
Jenny Lind
Pour
Manchester
Gorrdley
Haroun
Bern
Mae
London
Barnum
Abe
Atlantis
Tariff Bill Debate Casts Shadow Over Era of Protection
Washington correspondent reports amid lively discussion of a tariff measure in Congress. He notes opponents obstruct revenue goals and calls for a package to shield protected interests, predicting passage of a high tariff bill despite dissent.
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Washington
Ressong
Governor Bajoot Praise for Long Public Service
The tribute extols the Chief Magistrate of Massachusetts for seven years of administration. It lauds his support of education, law equality, and state credit while noting prosperity under his leadership. The piece respects his private life and calls out political adversaries who sought his downfall.
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Bajoot
Massachusetts
H Aard
Hinges
Fies
Returm
Late Superior Gale Drives Propeller to Detention at Eagle Harbor
Details report the Propeller Independence loaded with paper that broke from Eagle Harbor during a gale. It drove ashore striking rocks, unshipping rudder gear, injuring crew, and leaving it aground until weather subsided. Crew was taken aboard and sailed toward Royal. No further word has come. risk of loss remains.
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Detroit
Eagle Market
Independence
Eagle Harbor
Napoleon
Lagle Harbor
Stig
Secretary Webster Accepts Southampton Port for Exhibits
Jan 21 report states Secretary Webster accepted Southampton authorities offer to host articles for the Great World's Fair. Navy officials reportedly arranged a verbal contract with New York parties to build a California dry dock. A pledge against backing any presidential or vice presidential candidate opposed to compromise measures circulates in both Houses, with Silver Grey Whigs in New York prominent in the movement and seventy members resigning their seats.
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Wanguindon
Webster Baa
Southampton
Wkite World's Fair
Navy
New York
California
Vagnes
Tv Ik
Agricultural Society Reports Growth and Plans for Rochester Fair
At the late meeting in Albany the secretary reported strong interest in agriculture and noted advancements in dairy and crops under the society. Warms were praised for boosting yields and improvements. A $400 prize was approved for society members who compete at the World’s Fair in London. Nearly half of New York exhibitors at the fair are State Agricultural Society members. The committee voted to hold the next State Fair in Rochester.
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Albeny
Aluck
Oe Camoitied
Londgn
New York
Rochester
Sheriff Hopking Defaulter in Illinois Revenue Case
From the St Louis Republican: D W Hopking sheriff of St Clair county and ex official tax collector is said to be in default for 17000. He and his wife were found at their Belleville residence planning to surrender funds to the Springfield Treasury. A search of the home revealed missing valuables and a bond security listed at 40000.
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St Louis
D. W. Hopking
St. Clair County
Belleville
Springfield
St. Chis County
Population Shifts Noted in Georgia Counties Since 1830
The record shows white population losses in five counties and a growing slave population across Elbert Wilkes Oglethorpe Columbia and Burke. Over eight years whites fell by 679 while enslaved people increased by 1 126. Five counties lost whites and the state saw a net rise in enslaved residents.
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Georgia
Elbert
Wilkes
Oglethorpe
Columbia
Burke
Simple remedy for a horse’s brittle feet and hoof binding
A shoer recommends a tar and grease paste to treat horse hoof troubles. Apply to all parts with the shoe as far as possible, keeping the hoof clean and dry. Use daily for a week then three times weekly until the hoof strengthens and becomes smooth.
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Genesee Farmat
Fragmentary Temperance meeting report and social notes
A garbled excerpt describes a Temperance meeting and social events with unclear names and dates. The readable bits mention attendance and branding but lack coherent details to identify persons or places. The passage preserves a snapshot of mid period community notes amid OCR errors.
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