Explosive Cotton Reported From German Experiments
A sensational notice describes a German and Swiss demonstration of raw cotton prepared to outperform gunpowder. It claims rapid ignition, high explosive power, water stability, and practical manufacture for soldiers, with trials cited at Bosle and a British Scientific Association meeting.
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Germany
Washington Union
Frankport-On-The-Mary
Spasle
Switzerland
Schonheim
Bosle
British Scientific Association
Europe
Schonbein
United States
Britain
Minda
Moyence
Powder and saltpetre supply chain sparks national defense boast
A historical article describes saltpetre reserves under Col. Talcott for the Ordnance Department, noting domestic stockpiles, renewed cotton production, and the potential shift away from gunpowder reliance. It cites chemist My. Grove on a new combustible substance and Professor Sultrobein’s invention as a faultless alternative with explosion power matching gunpowder.
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Fordige
Hab Sterling
Col
Talcott
Ordnance Department
My. Grove
Eni. Ind
Sultrobein
The Elyria Courier December 1 1846 War News
Transcribed Civil War era notes describe Mexican campaigns and troop movements toward Monterey Linares Tampico Saltillo and San Luis Potosi. It reports on health of troops diarrhea fevers and supplies, and mentions Santa Anna Amputations and expected battles, with Wool Taylor and Ampudia as central figures.
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New Orleans
Monterey
Nalts Ttia
Linares
Taylor
Saltillo
Tampico
San Luis Potosi
Gmbha Hjelnis
Zersony
Wool
Chihuahua
Tiis
Victoria
Canautipas
Sierra Madrr
United States
Una
Mexico
N. O. Bulletin
Salt
Tunrr
Movrenty
New Orleans Picayune
Althou
Sonoy
Weel
Chisn
Moxren
Bavaria
Bustamente
Peter
Rouge
Political Turmoil Shifts Amid Mexican Crisis
Fragmented dispatches describe Santa Anna’s acting presidency amid cabinet resignations and internal strife. Reports claim US agents fostered dissension while orders to withdraw Mexican troops reach stakes in San Luis Potosí. Aiding figures flee Veracruz by steamer as foreign aid diplomats pursue safer havens.
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Vear Cas
Thare
Vera Cruz
Havanms
Santa Avua
Sultido
Sin Luis de Potosi
Mexican Conquest Aims Stir North Southerners Suspect
A political pamphlet argues that conquering Mexico will shift power to the South by controlling future government operations and expanding slaveholding interests. It warns of anti-slavery forces uniting in the North to block expansion, risking disunion and heightened tariffs.
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Stockton
California
Califa
Joce Castro
Mesa
Ibis
Mexico
U. States
Bot
Qube
Arile
Lolda
Nordheim
Gateignat Chronicle
Confederacy
Charleston Courier
Courier
Itzeis
Dushing
Congress
Restarch
Las S
Pennsylvania
Ohio
York
Maine
Democratic Party
New York
Ifo
Coxquist
Tle
Dlexico
Lerronceno
Missouri
Monterey
Rio Grande
Criminal prosecutions in Lorain County 1845 report summary
The Lorain County Prosecuting Attorney’s annual report to the Attorney General lists 46 indictments against 42 individuals for offenses including grand and petit larceny, horse stealing, selling unwholesome provisions, liquor violations, resisting officers, and related charges. Totals per offense sum to about 1,147 dollars in various fines and penalties.
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Lorain
Oliver
Horse
Foxrs
Gale on Lake Ontario sinks two vessels off Fort Ontario
The Oswego Advertiser reports a Saturday morning gale drove two ships from their moorings near Fort Ontario. The Ainsworth of Cleveland was dismasted and wrecked on the rocks, while the Canadian schooner Grampua, recently repaired, was also wrecked. Both ships suffered severe damage as waves broke over them all day.
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Scidntiz
Liscctery
Ted Sn
National Intelligencer
Nuf Guftala
Washington
Lake Ontario
Oswego Advertiser
Fort Ontario
Ainsworth
Cleveland
Creve
Grampua
Vettel
Oswego Harbor Scenes and 1846 County Meeting Notes
Fragments describe vessel actions near Oswego including a schooner ashore at Meyico Bay and others returning from the upper lakes after storm fury. It notes Capt Bassett on Travdequait Bar and schooner Ti ashore at Bay load 6,000 bushels, plus a request for agricultural society officers and a discourse by Mr. Vidge on war’s folly.
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Ilton
Oswego
Meyico Bay
Fay
Iskes
Bassett
Travdequait Basalt
Cleveand
Benson
B Bay
W. IL Meritt
Alco Drc
Braddock’s Bay
Bex
Ded
Advertiser
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