Water gas experiments in Baltimore compare output with coal gas
The Baltimore Clipper reports trials of water gas from Mr Brown's process, showing water gas consuming 2.8 to 2.9 cubic feet per hour and producing light equivalent to about 190 candles, versus coal gas at 4 feet per hour yielding under 60 candles. The article notes the device's promise and cites Henry M Paine of Worcester on electricity from water, with a history of magnet and helices experiments and safety improvements.
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Baltimore
Brown
Remarkable Sunlike Light Reaches Far City Distance
A witness recounts a reflector throwing a light to about one mile, bright as noonday sun, allowing a reader to clearly read a newspaper print at that distance. The description emphasizes the extraordinary brightness and reach of the light.
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Tam
United States Administration and General Taylor Opinion
In a lengthy editorial from the Galena Gazette the piece praises the national leadership during a period of sectional tension. It lauds the President’s Crisis Form message, crediting calm, unity, and a peace plan for softening tempers, while asserting General Taylor’s superior character and reliability amid political attacks and public controversy. The analysis contrasts Northern and Southern views on the Wilmot Proviso and Nashville Convention, arguing truth and justice will prevail.
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Washington
Republic
Beame
Nashville
Wilmot
Suma
Tespuet
United States
Roth
Gen
Taylor
Aricta
Fort Brown
Santa Anna
Galena Gazette
Agricultural Bureau in Interior Department bill reported
Senate bill reported to establish an Agricultural Bureau in the Interior Department. The Commissioner of Agriculture would be appointed by the president and Senate with a salary like the commissioner of Patents. The scope includes collecting statistics, distributing seeds, establishing a chemical laboratory, and annual congressional reports. Budget details set salaries for chemist, chief clerk, recording clerk, and messenger, with $16,000 appropriated for the year ending June 30, 1851.
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Stan A. M. Schermerhorn
Senate
Sturgeoi
Pennsylvania
Gen. Taylor
Department of the Interior
Commissioner of Agriculture
President
Patents
Congress
President’s Veto Not Sought On California Admission
The President has not stated any intention to veto California's admission if paired with territorial bills. He has declined to influence Congress, urging harmony and careful handling of newly acquired territory. Cabinet ministers share this stance, and he places trust in Congress to resolve the matter prudently.
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United States
California
Congress
National Intelligencer
Milwaukee and Roads Financing Plan Described
Directors of the company have been taking bonds notes and mortgages on Milwaukee real estate and farms along the line as security for a loan of 250000 or more at up to 10 percent interest. Interest to be paid in New York with perfect title certificates. Tax and judgment certifications to accompany the security. Mortgages offered for ten years with personal guarantee of interest and costs by the company officers. Byron Kilbourne travels east to negotiate the loan. The road is owned by Wisconsin people who demand prompt action.
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Milwaunes Anp
Rattrosp
Honda
Milwaukee
City of
New York
Board of Supervisors
Byron Kilbourne
Wisconsin
Sailed vessel Lincoln struck by lightning and sunk
Buastye or 4 Cantroasis av Sea The brix Lincoln sailed for California January 29. In March at lat 45 N the ship was struck by lightning and set ablaze. Crew fought the fire by sealing compartments, then were rescued by the German vessel Maris Christina to Portland England. The Lincoln then sank as hatches opened and flames spread.
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Buastye
Yaton
California
Nandlon
Portland
Enlgand
Southampton
Lincoln
Decline in England's horse numbers sparks grain shift
A late census shows England reduced horses from one million to about two hundred nine thousand in ten years. Railroads cut horse use, freeing land for grain production to feed bread demand.
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England
Hay End Prass
Emigrants Gather to Flee West from Illinois to California
A Weston Reporter item notes men from Stephenson and Oxley counties Illinois preparing to head west to the Plains Monday. Names include Elijah Lott Christian Finkboney Robert Fouk Samuel Knodle Edward Davis Rev J Sharp and wife Mia Augusta A Foush Dref Fiasesre dear Onrirensny ots James Martin Lianc Mayberry Walter Wilson William Bryant James Clark and Son John W Young Robert Stayer William Doniston Edward H Siteh Levi Wilkerson Joseph Carey Samuel P Bacon James D Turner and Daniel Nikick. Joel Fitch left at Quineyick with attendant Alexander A Golok joined the party Friday evening in good health.
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California
Weston
Platte County
Missouri
Stephenson
Oxle
Ilinois
Plains Wester
Elijah “Lott
Christian Finkboney
Robert Fouk
Samuel Knodle
Edward’Davis
Rev. J. Sharp
Wifey
Mia
Augusta
A.foushs
Dref Fiasesre Dear -Onrirensny
Ots
Oie P
James Martin
Lianc Mayberry
Walter Wilson
William Bryant
James Clark and Son
John W. Young
Robert Stayer
William: Doniston
Edward H. Siteh
Levi Wileosen
Doseph Carey
Samuel P
Governor Seymour’s Inaugural Aims Outline Reforms
Excerpts from Governor Seymour's inaugural address describe support for a constitutional convention, proposed tweaks to usury and other laws, a higher interest rate, and a push for legal reforms. He favors abolition of capital punishment and homestead exemption from execution, and expresses Union loyalty with hope for quick territorial settlement.
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Seymour
C.H. Pond
New Haven
Ste
Canal funds increase for Illinois canal project
It is ascertained that under no similar act will Illinois receive more land apportioned for river navigation aid. The appropriation for the "Sinuis and Michigan Canal" would add about 88,000 more acres of land to the canal fund, aiding the final liquidation of the canal debt.
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Wabash River
Sota Fountain Promoted Amid Warm Weather Hype
Notices urge patrons to visit Ricy & Co's Sota Fountain now open for coaling and healthful beverages. Municipal clerks and assessors informed to obtain election certificates and official forms from the County Clerk. The Whiss of Pennsylvania plans a Brats Convention on June 1.
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Sopa Fousraix
Ricy & Co
Creucan
Rae Seonr- Tauy
Whiss
Pennsylvania
Life of Dr Ros ent Vanvartan Captures Local Memory
The Lewisburg Chronicle recalls Dr Ros ent Vanvartan who died aged 88. Born 1764 near Croton New York he practiced across Union Northumberland Mifflin Juniata and Centre counties and swam his horse across Peens Creek in high water. He built a Mowry mill and mentored many relatives who followed in medicine.
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Lewisburg
Rosent Vanvartan
Croton River
New-York
Ulster County
Union
Virginia
Northumberland
Penn's Creek
New Berlin
Mowry’s
Catherine Sutherland
Buffalo Valley
Fescay
Connect
Gama Fara
Mifflin
Juniata
Centre
Vo Feruf
Bellefonte
Pennsylvania
May
Cititizen
Penneyvania
Flo
Thomas Vanval
Stephenson County
Robert H. Vanvalzah
Freeport
California
Vanvalzah
Baxens Spezox in Nuw-Hayey and cholera deaths
The Register mocks a Congress member's costly speeches while urging better stump work by Col. Baker. A Halifax era note praises anti abolitionist stance in New Haven. The Mustang circus steamer burned at St Louis, the Mammoth Circus Company involved, Uncle Toby survived. Louis dates hint at cholera fatalities with seventeen deaths over Sunday and Monday.
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Cot Baxen
Register
Congress
Col
Luenficea
Ieagu Congress
Col. Baker
New Haven
Hitacis Journal
Mustang
St. Louis
Mammoth Circus Company
Uncle.loby
Puolera
Lewis
Jie Duoubost
Louis
Galena Advertiser
A Nation Honors Sir John Franklin Expedition
In the House of Representatives on April 9524 185, Mr Baker supports aiding Sir John Franklin and his crew. He argues the expedition serves universal benefit, unites nations, and is a noble discovery worthy of American protection and support. He invokes private enterprise aided by public virtue, noting America’s stake in Arctic exploration.
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Rhmarks
HD. Barfe
Houss
Jon Franklin
Baker
John Franklin
England
America
Mr. Grinnell
Columbus
Spain
Merdinand
Isabel Id
Triass
Florance
Amy
John Pranklin
James Rosy
Sirah Parry
Speaker
Virginia
Daynyl
Bryant
Pardoning Power in Massachusetts Explained
A Massachusetts pardon process involves the Governor and a nine member Council. Applicants for pardon appear before the pardon committee where counsel argues their case. The committee sends its recommendation to the Governor for final action.
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Powar
MassachusetTs
Wlohe
Ionel
Boston Critter
Boston Address by Mr Webster Draws Large Crowd
A telegram reports Avri Box describing a morning arrival of Daniel Webster in Boston and a large afternoon gathering near Revereng 80 where crowds estimated at around five thousand awaited his address on great questions. Curtis introduced Webster with compliments and the crowd cheered as Webster spoke, though reporters could capture only a fraction of his remarks due to distance and his famed enunciation.
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Avri
Egraphin
Daniel Webster
Boston
O'Elyc
Mpeester
Choate
Ubli
Webster
De.ness
Massachusetts unity plea amid national crisis
In a Massachusetts setting, a speaker urges pacification and constitutional duty as Congress faces fierce sectional strife. He stresses fidelity to public obligations, warns against local agitation, and calls for a genuine compromise to preserve the Union, while noting hostile reactions from observers at the venue.
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Illinos
Esianarion
A. Sharman
D. B
Shirtley Colles
Ulindiy Colonization Society
Websted
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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