Breakwater debate and Delaware needs federal aid
The May 9 1852 issue argues for swift federal action to complete the Breakwater project at the Delaware coast. It denounces delays and urges Congress to fund a robust stone sea barrier to protect lives and commerce from northwest storms and beach erosion. It cites coastal damage along the Jersey shore and urges the Delaware delegation to press for completion and funding.
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Delaware
Yehen
Congress
Satomi
Jersey
Apa Assy
Atlantic
Pacific
Ste
Sone
Disorder on Wilmington projects and fire disaster notes
The report cites political clashes in Wiknington with mayoral antagonism toward ramshops and a push against theater acts. It describes construction of second frame houses, a Delaware County meeting, and a large public agitation over civic tasks and taxation. It also covers a deadly steamboat explosion near Philadelphia, a Broadway fire inquiry, and President Pierce’s land policy stance.
The Ericsson and the Submarine Divers at Jersey City
Reports describe the Ericsson wreck as divers in submarine armor working around the gullied hull. They are lowered by rope, float, and air pumped to their heads while the ship’s pumps attempt to drain water. Tenants of the era detail pumps, repairs, and costs amid turbulent harbor waters.
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Cormer
Broadway
Seu
York
S. Y
Mrr. Carson
Bremen
Counci
Freman
Atire
New York
Ericson
Cunard
Jersey
Ericsson
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Tribune
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Russia
Sweden
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City of Glasgow
Mel Richardson & Brothers
France
England
Austria
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Vola
Prince Daniel
Asia
Gulf of Finland
Dante
Varna
Omer Pasha
BareguaydHilliers
Sinope
Danube
Fom Widdin
Rassova
Omar Pasha
Principalities
Bessarabia
Black Sea
Dobradscha
Fokshani
Wallachia
Kostendje
Orsova
Tuma-Severin
New Orsova
Danubian
Vartsievova
Spain
London Times
Soule
Madrid
Cuba
Ian Engr
J. F. Allee
Jarai Tri Trecenter
Det B.R. Co
War rumors and political unrest reach Northern Europe
Reports from Stockholm describe troop movements reinforcing garrisons and the island of Gothland. Royal circles grow tense as the Crown Prince and the popular party clash, while ministers face impeachment. Hungary faces martial law and war responsibility shifts toward France and the Baltic.
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Sweden
Ie Stoel
Gothland
Stockholm
Sland
Aland
Sveaborg
Bremarsond
Oscerl
Yous
Prince Charles
Diet
Hungary
Vienna
France
Baltic
Copenhagen
Fiat
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Lasget Teen
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Oar
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Shearer
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Maine
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Tar Powne
Onkr
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Wilmington
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Case County
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Haber
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Bowe
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Thomas Beaney
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Bench Street
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Eppeheimer
Pennsylvania
Piladelphia Ledger
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Pierce
United States
Washington
Phiedelpan Regier
Harden's Express
America
Richard Flogh
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Roxbury
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Cere
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West Newton
Elias B. Pane
Joseph Paine
E. B. Paine
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Tire
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Fiflmore
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Post Office Department Argehead
Reading
Adler
Dover
J. S. Mczemz
Armitage
Nickerson
Hefer
Mr. Armitage
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Delaware Railroad Company
James F. Allee
del. B.B. Ga. CO
B.D. Hrees
Farmers’ Bank
St Tot
Isaac Texxet
Georgetown
Averes
Sintrna Bank
Nilford
F. Allee
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