Magneto-electric decomposer lights homes in Worcester
Henry M. Paine of Worcester unveils a magneto electric device producing pure hydrogen for lighting and heating from water. He demonstrates a small burner and a larger machine set to power thousands of burners, with oxygen captured separately. The Worcester Exchange hosts a newer, powerful unit claimed to supply 3000 burners.
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Disaster at sea leaves thirty eight dead off Grand River
The steamer Dispatch collided with the Commerce near Grand River. Thirty eight people, including many women and children from a British detachment, perished. Dispatch escaped blame. Commerce lacked proper lights and crossed into the Dispatch’s course. Rescue efforts and harbor news follow as officials assess fault.
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Clemens to Visit New England in Spring Not Bear nor Light
The Boston Post notes Senator J. Clemens of Alabama plans a spring or summer trip to New England to meet New England women and officers, hoping to cement ties and reassure readers who have sent sharp letters. It cites other items on potash cure for scurvy, a shipwreck rescue tale, a gold pen trial, a California farming shift, and a mixed mineral find in the same issue.
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News by Telegraph to Buffalo from Panama and Rio
Reports from May 7 detail arrivals at Chagres including the Georgia and Cherokee with large gold dust and specie brought by the Cherokee. News covers Panama health, an expedition rescue at Trinity Lake, San Francisco duties, California mining optimism, and various U.S. political and local incidents across Detroit Wasuidros and other towns.
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Erie Weekly Observer Marks Twenty-One Years of Publication
The Erie Weekly Observer celebrates its twenty first birthday concluding Volume XX. The editors pledge continued devotion to its audience, seek patronage to repay past debts, and vow to avoid sensationalism while maintaining improvement and independence.
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Judge Thompsons Speech on Census Bill Highlights
The article reviews Judge Thompsons persuasive closing argument in favor of the Census bill applauding his perspicacity and learning. It notes Strong as a fellow defender and praises Thompsons industrious nature as Judiciary Committee chair and a capable Democrat for Auditor General.
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Hamlet staged by Powell's company impresses critics
Wednesday's performance of Hamlet drew a tolerable house with critics praising Mr Powell's acting as Hamlet and Mrs P as Ophelia. The entire cast impressed, including Brink as the ghost and Churchill as Claudius, while Tom Morrin's Polonius and Grave Digger drew laughs. The piece repeats Monday, and tonight Knowles's Wife is promised as a charming, moral production.
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Connecticut Elects Democratic Leaders in State and House
The Democrats have chosen their Speaker in both branches of Connecticut’s legislature and elected state officers with the largest votes from the last election. A Democratic U S Senator appears likely despite Free Soil opposition. Daniel Webster visited Boston, spoke at the Revere House, and received public praise with banquet offerings from the ladies.
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Idle Time and Public Lectures in Lycoming
The Lycoming Gazette condemns idleness and urges active labor citing moral and civic harm from leisure. It notes a lecture by Professor Davis on Antiquity at Peach Street Presbyterian and reflects on Washington and national unity with remarks on regional tensions.
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A Rogue of Taste in New Orleans Thefts and Kiss Scene
The New Orleans Picayune recounts a rogue in New Orleans who robbed a sleeping couple of a gold watch and jewelry hidden under a pillow and then kissed the sleeping wife. The Delta prints a poem based on the incident portraying the wife praising the husband upon waking for the rogue’s tender kiss.
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Boston Couple’s Love and Rum Defense
In Boston a husband convicted of beating his wife declared his love for her, claiming he loved her more than anything except rum. The wife defended him, saying he was usually kind, healthy, and able to endure the occasional beating, hoping for clemency from the justice.
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Democratic Sweep in Virginia Legislature From Election Returns
Election returns from Virginia show a large Democratic majority with 6 Assembly seats gained for Democrats and 4 for Whigs. The legislature is reported to be strongly Democratic.
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Glances at Congress and Texas Monumental Plan
A column in Forney sketches Congress with his sharp wit and candor praise. The Texas Monumental Committee receives a charter from the last Texas Legislature to erect a monument on the Colorado near LaGrange for the Mier prisoners and those who died at Goliad Alamo and San Jacinto.
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Improbable Chance of Early Execution for Dr Webster
The Lowell Courier reports Dr Webster desires an early execution date while doubts remain. It notes possible but unlikely commutation amid ongoing hope that mercy may avert the sentence.
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Cook's Eagle Saloon Gains Noted Local Reputation
The establishment run by Superintendent Mr. Harris attracts patrons with superior eating and drinking offerings. Lunches at midmorning or afternoon draw praise for menu variety and window displays of tempting fruits and refreshments tempting to passersby including visiting ladies.
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