New York Debate on World Fair and Trade Hopes
A pivotal piece reflects on the forthcoming London world fair and the need for American artisans to showcase a wide range of goods from Connecticut and New Jersey. It notes the Broadbrims’ weather, the Cuban expedition failure, and critiques charity versus selfishness, while praising Grinnell’s polar search vessels and the Asia steamship's record. It ends with market shifts as corn prices rise and exports to Europe rebound.
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New Yong
London
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Jonathan
The
Broadbrims
San
Plainfield
Asia
Liverpool
Boston
Halifax
Atlantic
Europe
California
Keswick
Address from Philadelphia Agricultural Society calls Farmers to Norrisburg Convention
The Examiner notes a Philadelphia Agricultural Society appeal to Pennsylvania farmers to form a State Society. W B J urges Lancaster County Farmers to attend a fall Lancaster meeting to appoint delegates for Harrisburg in January. Report also covers a Michigan fire tragedy and Philadelphia hose house arson by rioters with damage to Moyamensing fire apparatus.
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Spring Grove
Philadelphia Agricultural Society
Farmers of Pennsylvania
Norrisburg
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania
Lancaster
Harrisburg
Lremain
Franklin Marshall College Meeting At Court House Tonight
Friends of Franklin Marshall College plan a Court House gathering this evening to discuss implementing the new charter. Several eminent gentlemen will address the assembly, and attendance is urged by all interested in the college.
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Franklin-Marshall College
Friends of
Franklin- Marshall College
Court House
The Census Bill and Its Schedules Explored
The article outlines the six Census schedules covering free and slave inhabitants, agriculture, industry, social statistics, and deaths. It notes the June 1 1860 year point, the 92 questions, and the aim to inform legislation and public knowledge. It also reports on British iron imports, Erie Railroad tonnage, local nominations, and crop fly damage in Maryland.
Gov Johnston’s Impact on Pennsylvania Finances
A historical look lauds Gov Johnston for stabilizing Pennsylvania finances after Locofoco rule. It cites a sinking fund, timely interest payments in gold and silver, and a treasury able to fund the North Branch Canal with no debt increase. Estimated year end figures show a small surplus, signaling renewed prosperity. Reading Journal.
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Pennsylvania
Gov. Johnston
Locofoco
Commonwealth
Canal Board
North Branch
Treasury
North Branch Canal
Reading Journal
The Crops and the Country in Full Spring Bloom
The crops look fine with unprecedented prospects though tariff fears may limit money. Meantime staple crops, hay, corn and Indian corn notes, are at varying stages. The countryside glows with blossoms from dogwood to Judas tree, columbine, anemone, phlox, honey suckle, laurel, rhododendron, and a sea of tulips.
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Cobbett
England
Revival of Lancaster Fencibles and local notices
Lancaster June 4 1850 revival of the Lancaster Fencibles with two meetings and about 60 signers. uniform similar to regular army cost ten to twelve dollars ready for parade by July 4. building of new Presbyterian church in progress to be completed by November largest city church. Congregation meets in Lutheran room until then. Fire at Mill Creek property of Benjamin Eshleman destroyed including mill and grain. insured for 4000 insufficient. Druids Hall to reopen. antique rustic furnishings. a docile goat visible from ceiling. Plank Road Company to send committee to New York for plank road info. Johnston and wife revealed alive in Ohio after disappearance. property assigned for creditors. New York milch cows number one million with $20 dairy value per cow and $50 million state dairy value.
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New York
Great Britain
England
Erie Railroad Company
Quebec
Dunkirk
Welland Canal
Lancaster
Lancaster Fenciblea
New Presbyterian Church
Lutheran Sunday School
Mill Creek
Eshleman
J&p
Manheim, Petersburg, and
Lancaster Plank Road
Endbank
N. York
Philadelphia
William T. Morrison
Montgomery Co
Cameron
Hopzey
Sam
Rankin
Sdonahue
Donahue
Hubley
Williamsport
J. ¥. Humphries
Humphries, Dutill & Co
Congress Hall
Mr. H
John Cassidy
Fourth and
Willow Streets
Cassidy
Northern Liberties
Wilkinson
Portsaints
Pottsville
Bainbridge & Ryerson
Port Carbon
Dean Secuarry
Pearl Street
Potter's Field
Williamsburgh
Farrow
Father of Waters
Robert Fulton
Home Journal
Louisville
Kentucky
Ohio
Fulton
Elisha M. Huntington
Indinner
Onrcow
Taney County
Oregon
Osceola Independent
California
St. Louis Repub
Go.y
Mint
No. 170
Orchard Street
Joseph Stone
Morris
Timpson
F_ Sun
The Cuban Expedition Aimed at Seizure of Spanish Arsenals
The Delta reported a secret force of up to 2000 Americans led by Lopez to seize Spaniards arsenals and funds in Cuba. Later evidence suggests the force never exceeded 600, with other detachments unlikely. The Washington Union faces criticism while defending government actions against critics. American cotton demand outstrips supply as Europe expands manufacturing, especially England.
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New Orleans
Lopez
Campsigna
Jenning
New Orleana
Chagres
Texas
United States
Delta
Washington Union
Galphin
Taylor
Cuba
Spain
van Buren
Union
France
Great Britain
Europe
Zack
V. V. Express
St. Petersburg
Lagt
England
Death of South Carolina Senator Elmore in Washington
Death of Franklin N. Elmore U S Senator from South Carolina in Washington after six weeks in the Senate and a career as Bank of South Carolina president. He was appointed to fill Calhoun’s vacancy and died of consumption amid political stir in Philadelphia and Port Carbon mine disaster note.
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South Carolina
Franklin N. Elmore
U.S
Washington City
Calhoun
Elmore
Congress
Bank of South Carolina
Seabrook
Senate
Free Soil and Boundaries in Congress Debate
The piece discusses the Free Soil movement, urging steadfast support for California admission, New Mexico organization, and Wilmot Proviso extension. It criticizes delays, warns Texas-New Mexico clashes, and calls leaders to act, pledging vigilance over Congressional action and local economic impacts. Also notes Texas political maneuvering and regional industry concerns in Clinton County.
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Washington
Frederick
Party of Progress
Congress
Free States
Freedom
California
New Mexico
House
Senate
Wilmot
New-Mexico
Texas
San Antonio
el Paso
Sever Rie
Austin
Huntsville
Mr Webster on Death of Mr Elmore in Wasusnaron
Senator Webster offers heartfelt condolences for South Carolina colleague Mr Elmore, recalling long acquaintance, integrity, and public service. He laments the loss to the Senate and nation, praising Elmore's character, talents, and kindness while noting his health concerns and appreciated hospitality.
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Joan Newnanp Marrit
Mobile
Mr. Webster
Elbmore
Wasusnaron
Butler
Yulee
Ellmore
Webster Ross
South Carolina
Southarolina
Elmore
House of Representatives
Patent extension for Parker hydraulic wheel patent debated
A May 9 report from the House Committee on Patents urged a further extension of the Parker brothers Zebulon and Austin Parker hydraulic power patent first issued in 1829 and renewed in 1848. The move follows years of litigation and long monopoly debates. The piece notes northern and southern political context and surveys other items of interest, including inventions and local church consecration. It also covers inquests into drownings and a child’s death by unknown causes, with trials and investigations ongoing.
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Wassington
Committee On Patents
House of Representatives
Lnst
Zebulon
Austin Parker
Parkers
Indians lack basic arithmetic in land deals says inquiry
Inquiries under Congress and the Indian Bureau find many tribes, still hunter or barbaric, cannot add or divide or count beyond a thousand. They rely on sticks for counting, require money shown physically, and misunderstand large sums, risking deception in land offers. Some tribes adopt English terms for larger figures, yet many common people remain unable to grasp them.
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United States
Mrunyoe
Texas
Santa Fe
New- Mexico
Mr. Clay
Congress
New-Mexico
California
New Mexico
Indian Bureau
Reston
Letters to California from San Francisco 1880 extract
A San Francisco extract from March 1880 discusses pre paying postage for letters kept at houses, noting 60 to 100 letters per steamer for strangers and the cost impact. It also reports on Col Fremont’s riches and leases, a New York corpse dispute over debt, a Louisville Fulton monument movement, and various minor notices including emigration to Oregon, mint gold ingots, and local accidents.
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California
San Francisco
Fremont
Washington
N.Y. Tribune
Proposed New Coins From The Mint Aimed To Reform Small Change
The North American describes new coin specimens struck at the Mint. The cent would be lighter with a central hole, extended diameter, and marked for easy recognition and handling. it weighs 26 grains versus 168 for the current cent. The three cent piece would be a silver-copper alloy with a distinct device, sized between the gold dollar and half-dime, to ease payments and reduce reliance on worn Spanish coins. Mint director letters sought dealers’ views on Spanish coins, noting quarters exceed our own and eighths counted near half as much as dimes. Through 1849 total mintages included 8,713,075 quarter dollars, 3,811,710 dimes, and 1,595,975 half-dimes.
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Congress
New Orleans
Drunken Irishman Fatally Stabs Clerk in Drugstore
A drunk Irishman entered a Rochester Pennsylvania drug store and demanded medicine. When refused until sober, he drew a knife and fatally stabbed the young clerk in the neck. He was arrested shortly after.
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Rochester
Beaver County
Advertising Drives Retail Prosperity and Change
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes advertising expands in retail, boosting demand, lowering profits per unit but increasing total sales. Retailers must advertise heavily to survive and prosper, adapting to competitive times or risk insolvency. The item reflects broader business trends and press freedom debates threaded with notices on rail and shipping developments.
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Examiner & Herald
Alpheus Earl
China
St. Clair Co
Michigan
Richmond Whig
Moyamensing Hose House
Eighth Street
Fitzwater
Fitzwater Street
Long Lane
West Cheater
Cheater County
Locoroco
Montgomery County
Ephraim Banks
Mifflin
J. Porter Brawley
Crawford
Maryland
Centreville Sentinel
Cambridge Democrat
Easton Star
Cuurcu Desraoyen
Leominster
Mass
Thomas Johnston
Marth Two
Mr. Johnston
N. S. Tribune
Ion
Clinton County Whig
Whig
Saranac River
Salmon River
Ausable
BE. W. Hurrer
Intelligencer
German Lutheran Synod
Pottaville
Parker
Henry Clay
Mexico
Charles Dawson
Strand
New Episcopal Church
Columbia
Porren
I. W. Fissier
Burn Roor
Marietti
Lance Fauiy
Cooper, Me
St. Anthony’s Falls
Minnesota
Boston Atlas
Frankfort
Utica
Deatussy
Gabriel Spatz
Penn Township
Berks Co
Union Canal
Dantee Binnaran
Huck Bunker
Exocn
Binx- Ley
Jacob Kurt
Bethel Township
Andrew Kurr
Nicholas Metzel
Iate
Martin
St. Louis Intelligencer
Amherst
Horace Wentworth
Lowell
Wm. C. Clark
Manchester House
Horace
Agn
Henry
City Hotel
Clark
Asi
Asa
Boston Bee
David Boarman
Little Rock
Arkansas
Bostman
Boarman
Wiley
Mr. Bostman
Gothamites
Paris
London Times
Sorbonne
M. Desprett
Suvant
Prince Nostostoff
Duke of Duke of York
Potomac
W. A. Gardiner
Ester
Picayune
Catronsia
Tae Uxron
South
Tin
Tudge Betts
WV. . Bulletin
Society of Christians
Aml
Co. M
Metiuaten Basic Norgs
City Bank of
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Bruneau
Circuit Court
Bank
Tuy Weserens Trayne
Pennsylvania Railroad
Huntingdon
Pioneer and Express Packeting
Pitsburg
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