Architect and engineer career path urged for America
A 1853 editorial advocates brave young men enter architecture and engineering over talk, stressing hands on work, mastery, and public impact. It envisions vast national growth, railroads, tunnels, bridges, and expansive education reforms, urging practical training and outdoor, world connected careers. It cites Col Serrell’s Niagara bridge feat and laments college reliance while urging decisive action and innovation.
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Greenough
Hester
New York
U. States
America
Rocky Mountain
Serrell
Niagara
St. John's
Werdy
Pierces Nomination Allegedly Moved by Burke and Delegates
Leger Burke claims in Oh Guard that he coordinated a covert plan with New Hampshire delegates and Gen Plevee to push General Pierce as a compromise at the Baltimore Convention. He says he contacted 50 to 100 top Democratic figures to advocate Pierce, hoping to keep him out of the main contest.
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Edmund Burke
New Tlampshire
New Elampshire
Baltimore
Plevee
Burke
Oh! Guard
Concord Patriot
Cass
Guebanan
Douglas
Pierce
Washington
General Pierce
Fia Union
Genera Pierce
Philadelphia Ledger
Baltimore Sun
New Hampshire
Howeten
Winte Et Teller
Pierze
Eutaw Lousy
Pieres
Arccordance
General P
Cassy
Atherton
Royself
Buchanan
General Busler
Kentucky
Virginia
United
Suehi
Gen
United States
Saie
Kossuth
Pierce Nomination by Baltimore Convention Revealed
A historical account describes Gen. Pierce’s nomination process at the Baltimore Convention, detailing allied letters, delegation strategies, and a united late move toward Pierce after initial support for Douglas and Cass. It notes Burke’s influence, New Hampshire delegates, and plans to sway votes through media channels.
Mystery Box Found with Counterfeit Bills and Pomatum Samples
A New York to Livingston and Fargo’s Hapress Company box sent to John Smith was opened after months. It contained wooden boxes with red powder and tiny tins labeled pomatum, a roll of counterfeit bills, and samples of new sparing money. A note dated January 14 1858 offered tooth powder and pomatum at set prices, signed by A Jons. A deputy post-master report described a poor widow seeking aid for two children. Granville College is renamed Menisoth University after a $10,000 donation by Wintnam M Dennison of Adamsville.
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John Smith
New York
Livingston and Fargo
Hapress
Leiie
The Courier Admits Agents in Ban Batt and Philadelphia
The Courier, a troubled American newspaper agent, claims unique status and authority to arrange advertisements and exchange rates for warrants in Ban Batt, New York, and Philadelphia, with a list of associated offices and agents. The fragmentary text names Rusrog and Sealluy's Building in New York as part of the agency network and hints at continued operations amid unclear details.
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VF Pac
Ieeny
Ban Batt
New York
Tradelphia
Scripl Lange Rats
Ats Ag
Rusrog
Sealluy
New Yar
Veilaine Yasin
Secretary Ceramics Letter Sparks Appointment Clash
A letter from Secretary Ceramic to Judge Grosso condemns the removal of a New York collector and criticizes executive interference in appointing officials. The missive argues the administration shows weakness by pressuring patronage, contends unity within the party relies on it, and hints at broader Democratic tensions in New York.
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Ceramic
Grosso
Hig
Ils
Colldeter
New York
Duta
Broxson
Clarks An Doy Hin
Buoxaon
Jdios
Jie
Danying
Asiies
Canduan
Dadea Thaaxaon
War drift and imperial threats shift European lines
The Avella cites an imperial manifesto warning that withdrawal of the Russian army from Afghan front will be treated as a declaration of war. It reports 14,600 additional troops being dispatched and appeals to allied powers for a show of force near Constantinople. The article notes concerns over Hussiz and Vorkey battles and neutralization of the Oye arel Bac Sons.
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Ated
Ife
Kinzhard
Veance
Thei Foots
Constantinople
Hussiz
Vorkey
Norwalk and Thorntown gain from new road and factory
Sorwate notes Norwalk and nearby Thorntown prosper from a new road, rail improvements, and a brick car factory with eleven entrances and a nine-furnace engine house. A new depot will rise, trade thrives, and the region sees many houses under construction as Torna village in Northern Ohio grows. The Accommodations train conductor Enwevn praised for his vigilant service, and Women's Monthly November lauded as a model magazine with pieces on cocoa and Louisiana shooting.
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Norwalk
Cleveland and
Aiude RL
Lovemotivas
Noweath
Torna
Ohio
garWo
Enwevn
Sinc
Women’s Monthly
Louisiana
Lorain county notes and court trial report
The item references the Temocracy of Lorain and a note on elected Grand Lodge officers of Ohio with Geo. Ta. Nienons named Grand Junior Deacon. It reports the U S District Court proceeding in the Pho Martha Washington case at Columbus, noting the long trial, hundreds of witnesses, a press order restricting testimony, and estimated costs to the state. It also mentions the Maumea Times and periodicals Gua tran and Persa with publishing notes and local bookstore updates.
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Masons
Ohio
ie'Pho Marth
Washington
U. S. Mistriet Court
Go- Tumibas
Fudge McLeax
Maumea
York
Persa
Pensuxs
Sit Vadis
Grand Gouge
Tyee
Lueving V. Biervgo
Akron
Win
B. Dodi
Cincinnati
Matthew Oston
Cambridge
M.D. Brock
New Salem
Leonidas Jewett
Athois
John D. Caldwell
Tos
Tioof
Circleville
Ozier
Bank and court clash over Lorain County note case
A damaged notice outlines a dispute involving the Lorain County Bank, Meeker and Fones, Reed and Reed’s role, and a failed note suit. It details alleged fraud, a reversal in the Supreme Court, and a lengthy chase to collect on a mortgage amid bank actions and sheriff executions.
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Sandusky
Lonmin Tankes
Manweer
Massis
Borronsi
Tan
Lorain County Bank
Conrad Reed
Root
Meeker & Ities
Lever
Porloiy
Gantt
Reed
Iimmediate
Ime
Chyahogs Co
Supreme Court
Court of Cemmon Pleas of Lorain Co
Tadge DeWitt
Ian
Need
Ohio Proclamation Thanksgiving Day 1853-58
Fragmented text blends court disputes over a bank note case with a 1853 Ohio proclamation by Governor Medill locating Thanksgiving Day on the last Thursday in November. It includes a lodge roster in Ohio and a civic urging to save money, clergy, and citizens urged to reflect on Providence and prosperity.
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William Medill
Goveror
Ohio
Gonert
Ohie
Olio
Tabor
United States
Wirrie Treyorr
One Kiss Before Parting and a Marchioness Incident
A fashionably dressed marchioness questioned a shopman for a kiss before parting in a London wasteshop shop, caused a disturbance, and a police visit. the kiss was revealed as the title of a song the shopman had not heard. A separate tale narrates a preacher's practical sermon prompting a parishioner’s complaint and a church scene. Also notes a mulatto man’s skin turning white with age and Brig. Gen Childs dying of yellow fever at Tampa Bay.
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Marchioness of
Finsbury
Canterbury
Shia
Hrim
Chad
Bow Street
Parson B
Parson
Dyname
Mid-Valley
Dr. S
Weaton
Mr. C
New York
Diane Siete
Duatt
Garios
Childs
U.S. Army
Tampa Bay
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