Hearts and Trees and a Staffordshire Cave Discovery
A poetic meditation on spring contrasts with a report from Staffordshire where the Thorn Cave near Wetton is explored. Under Midland Scientific Association funds and Lord Devonshire permission, Samuel Carrington leads systematic digging to uncover ancient remains. Early finds include bones, pottery fragments, tools, and possible works from Celtic and Leunan periods, with hints of a further passage inside the cave.
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Thorn Cave
Manifold
Wetton and
Butterton
Staffordshire
Grioden Hill
Gouden Ehoreh
Mer
Edwin Brown
Barton
Boon
Trent
Midland Scientific Association
Devonhire
Samuel Carrington
Wetton
Carrington
Mgr. Carrington
Mr Bateman
Stafordshire
Dearbyshire
Fie
Goa
London Times
One Poor Heart in Moonlit Sorrow
Fragmented verse describing a lone heart branded by sorrow under a cold moon. The speaker recalls a merrier moment at sea, then imagines leaving earthly bonds for rest and peace, with haunting imagery of moonlight and a merrow mystery.
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Poe
Defenses of Sherman Split by War Department Clash
The piece defends General Sherman against criticism tied to a Stanton led controversy. It argues Sherman’s loyalty and brilliance in the Civil War, notes press missteps, and questions government actions while citing Lincoln era decisions and Army orders. The column reflects 1860s press tension over military leadership.
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War Department
Aga
Stanton’ Hoomnone
Secretace
Gari
Pon Geeneral Sherman
Sherman
Evening Post
Sterminas
Croverntant
General Grant
Stereland
General Stern
Weitzel
Virginia
Bincoln
Washington
Johnston
Stanton
Sea Fish Stock Decline Warns of Exhaustion
A writer appeals on behalf of sea life noting innumerable predators and legal harvesting practices that allow vast catches of fish like mackerel and herring while warning the stock cannot endure continued pressure.
Parliament urged to end fish preservation public policy
A periodical letter argues for immediate laws to stop catching female herring and to grant temporary immunity to let salmon trout and perch remain protected by Parliament. It claims needed reforms will boost available supply, lower prices, and improve access to fish for the poor, praising the legislature if it acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LD Union
English system of boring wells described in detail
A discussion before the South Wales Institute of Engineers outlines the evolution of boring methods from the Crines and Kand systems to the English system. Mr. Colin Mather describes a patented machine from 1855, with rope suspensions, a steam driven piston, and a shell pump enabling rapid, repetitive strokes to reach six inches in red sandstone, detailing operation speeds and assembly steps.
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South Wales Institute of Engineers
W. Mather
Ganden
Alver
Wdten
Germany
Kind
Colin Mather
Walsh
Witten
Wien Thia
Government Lab chief warns lime adulteration in snuff
Principal of the Government Laboratory Dr Phillips reports that lime-water adulteration in high dried snuff is widespread, especially in Northern Ireland. He urges immediate prohibition of lime use in snuff manufacture, noting deceptive practices by some Belfast firms and social and fiscal harms from the fraud.
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S ' Jm
Phillips
Ireland
Belfast
London
Zimer
Money Made in 1560 Prom: Royal Mint Output 1860 Coins
From the official return for the year ending December 31 1860 the royal mint coins include 2 555 068 sovereigns weighing 21 tons 1 131 500 half sovereigns about five tons and 635 580 pennies 1 671 120 shillings 1 109 380 threepences 3 410 093 half penny silver pieces for Ceylon 159 £96. Queen s Mankslay money total 20 083 pieces. Copper and bronze pence 32 156 last walk 7 of bronze pene 5 093 440 forty seven tons 5 tretiza 6 639 400 and 2 587 200 bronas farthinus. Metal cost 9 185 pounds 2 shillings 1 pence with value 37 900 pounds 8 shillings 0 pence a gain. Grand total 24 348 526 coins. expenses 32 513 pounds 9 shillings 3 pence.
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Royal Mint
Ceylon
Mechanics’ Magazine
How to Maxe ax Accivgst
If a horse runs away in the street, stand on the sidewalk and shout to attract attention. Gathering a sufficient crowd may increase the odds of a quick, exciting accident being noticed, especially if there is any body in the carriage.
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Cariege
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Ind
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Wm. H. English
Indianapli
Essia. Tappan, McKillop & Co
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Terre Wante
Abendroth Bros
New York City
J. B. Stallo
Cincinnati
Ohio
W.S. Lamb
U.S. Army
Louisville
Charles L. Wedding
Rockport
Weill
Atso
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Womee
Rlst
Het
Washdorton & ‘Pasdur
Cannelton
A. P. Batson
Ryve Ay Yo Attorne
Omen
Nia
Anderson Deachship
Perry County
P.O
Cannelios
C. W. Anderson
Union County
Ffers Nis
Fifth Street
Wlc
Cameron
Vicinty
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Camerton
C.F. Pulzbi
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Ohio River
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L.W. Marble
D. Newcomb & Cos Wihurf Boat
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Joseph Dusch
General Sherman
New York World
Patrick
Imeraldie
Ba Shore
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