Electro Magnetic Power Promises New Engine Era
Professor Page reports to Smithsonian that electromagnetism can replace steam with practical engines. He demonstrates a heavy iron bar moved by magnetic force and a one ton engine running at high efficiency, noting potential to scale to hundreds of horsepower with improved batteries and further experiments. The cost of zinc power is lower than steam under many conditions, though higher efficiency awaits development.
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Tus Iarontrast
Page
Smithsonian Institute
National Intelligenccer
Katanya
Asia Minor
Venice
Rialto
Veterion
New Wood Carving Machine by Singer Showcased
An Elm Street workshop demonstration reveals Mr. J. M. Singer's wood carving machine. It uses a stationary cutting point and a moving pentograph system to inscribe letters and designs with high precision. One operator can produce four hundred block letters daily, promising lower costs and wider use in churches, edifices, and furniture.
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Worrall
Elm Street
J. M. Singer
Singer
United States
Great Britain
France
Dude
England
Kossuth Letter to General Cass from exile
Hungarian governor GL Kossut sends a formal thanks to General Cass in Washington for support of freedom, declaring exile painful yet urging active aid. He praises Cass’s American leadership, cites Broussa and Hannibal as inspiration, and asks whether he will be called to action or endure quiet suffering. The letter asks Ashazy to seek assistance and ends with apologies for imperfect English. A brief death notice follows.
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Free America
Broussa
Hannibal
Eure
Providence
Europe
America
Ashazy
United States
Kossura
Anc
Hungary
The Quaker broker and the insured vessel loss tale
A tale from Grttina Lysunev about Jacob Darker the Quaker who forgot to insure a vessel. He wrote a bold plea to a broker, who then insured it on Sunday and learned of the loss Monday. The incident exposes the broker’s risk and Jacob’s wits in a cautionary financial misstep.
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Grttina Lysunev
Troy
Jacob Darker
Jacob
Democratic nominations and railroad concerns in Erie county
Saturday morning 1859 reports Democratic nominations for Canal Commissioner Ephraim Banks and Auditor General, plus Warren Warren county congressional choice C B Curtis. Also notes burglaries at Vincent Imrod Co and J Ryan home, and urges Erie County to resist eastern railroads, favoring Erie and North East lines with Buffalo and Cleveland opposition softened by local collaboration.
Suppression of Small Notes and Currency Regulation
A Pennsylvania section of the general Banking law is discussed to suppress small notes. Citizens should collect small bills, draw specie, and supply currency to meet the act. The piece argues state currency regulation is lawful within U.S. Constitution limits and outlines penalties for violations by corporations, officers, or individuals.
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Canada
United States
Christendom
Bank of Incorporated
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Beacon Street and the Boston Common in 1850
A narrator extols Beacon Street as the home of Boston’s wealthy “codfish aristocracy” and contrasts its fashionable air with the Common and Public Garden. Descriptions of residents, street life, and the gardens hover between satire and admiration, praising the parks as essential urban breathing spaces for workers and citizens alike.
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Boston
Beacon Street
Roxbury
Shylock
Ever
Cominog
Charles Street
Plot of Southern Republic Conspiracy Warned As Treason
An old newspaper column argues a rumored plan to form a Southern States Mexico Republic with Mexico as capital. It compares to Burr era treason, warns the dissension would ruin the Union, and urges unity and federalism while condemning any plot as treasonous against the country.
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Mexico
California
Philadelphia Dulletin
Aaron Burr
Richmond
Burr
Europe
U. States
United States
Nashville
Hartford
Méno
Public Ostracism for Traitors in Wartime Call
A patriotic editorial denounces figures opposing the Union and slavery policy, labeling them traitors and urging public ostracism. It condemns those seeking dissolution for ambition and urges citizens to deny them offices and recognition to safeguard the nation.
Crawford County Democrats name tickets for county offices
The Meadville convention chose Wm. P. Shattuck for Congress, James Porter and D. M. Bale as Representatives, A. B. Richmond as Prosecuting Attorney, J. Houry as Commissioner, A. W. Mumford as County Surveyor, and Andrew Radle for Auditor. Also announced is the county fair date change to October 21 and 22. A tribute of respect to Jus tin Staxcuirr Jr. was adopted by Central Lodge No. 12 Conn and published for the widow and family, praising his character and the lodge’s aid.
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Crawford County
Meadville
Wm. P. Shattuck
Congress
James Porter
D. M. Bale
A. B. Richmond
J. Houry
A. W. Mumford
Andrew Radle
Juszin Staxcuirr, Jr
America
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Central Ledy
Conn
Srasccir, Jr
Presquells Lodge
Erie Penn
Notable political notices and population estimates nationwide
The issue lists several political mentions including Kenneth Rayner and others as former congressmen, with a discussion of Indiana constitutional delegates and Missouri politics. Population data from Pittsburgh, and broader Western city growth notes for Chicago Milwaukee and Williamsburgh are cited, along with miscellaneous items on Freemasons, a New York Monument quarry order, and a humorous misnaming of Buffalo collector.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Gazette
New Seven
Hiram Lodge
Missouri
United States
New York
Washington Monument
Fish
Glen's Falls
Houston
Lopez
Syracuse
Lucilla
Hans Vanasman
Michigan
Ohio and Mississippi Railroad
Nicholas Longworth
Cincinnati
Chicago
Milwaukie
Williamsburgh
Cuse
Rochester
Palmyra Cour
Funny
Toledo
Fillmore
Wm. Dolfamo
Buffalo
Wm. Ketchum
Gark
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Weaver
Chamberlin
Rochester American
Salem Gasette
Joseph 8
Wallis
Pempie Tibets
Lewiston Falls
V. O. Pic
Panne Oy
Custom House
Dock Street
Philadelphia
Kossuth
Gen
Cass
George Nichols
John Perkins
Hamilton Street
Mary Amela Taylor
Driffield
Yorkshire
Hvening Journal
Exeter
M. Soyer
Warriner
London
Tur Mauvers Or
Cauironsia
Hrvar A. Schoencraft
Sacramersito
Albany
Cal. Stevenson
United States Service
Sutter
Jefferson
Columbus Insurance Company
Mie
Lessea
L ‘Cnarrse
Supreme Court
Samuel Henxony
Max
Garribaldi
Sureine
Jasper County
Lafayette
George Grinsel
Rangelloer
Philo. Ledger
Saratoga
New Orleans
Carrollton
Benjamin Mason
Deponent
R. N. Avis
Marin
Mason
Maria
Pistole
Avis
Snockina
Pollstown Ledger
Montgomery County
Readings
Port Kennedy
Alridge
George Reinhart
Henry Collens
George Markle
Bridegeport
General Taylor
Fort Loramie
St. Louis
Fort Laramie
Missouri River
Che Lreekly
Erie, PA
WM. T. Morison
Montgomery
Ephraim Banks
Mifflin
J. P. Brawley
Crawford
C. B. Curtis
Warren
Erie and
Edenboro Plank Road
Jon Gannnaith
Eagle Village
Mesars
Vincent, Imrod &Co
L’caterinktam
S. B. Powers
John Ryan
Preacus
Endoo
Erie County
Cleveland
Eric
Chain of Lakes
Atato
Nore
North East Road
City
New York and Erie
North East
Erie
Central Railroad
Erie Obeerver
Hia Reco
Inooseou
Cantor
Federympact
Bao. Bext
Graxi
Philatielis Lodge
Presquelle Lodze
Bro. Benj. Grant
C. A. Newerr
North Carolin
Kenneth Rayner
Wiliam H. Washington
William B. Shepard
Romulus M. Saunders
Spain
Iate
Pab
John M
Indiana
Rush County
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