Mont Blanc ascent described in Chamounix dispatch
A Chamounix correspondent recounts the 30th date note of Messengers detailing Gretton and Richards leading a party of Chamounix mountaineers to Mont Blanc. The expedition faced ice storms and crevasses with cannon signals from Chamounix and a triumphant return greeted by cheers and music at Motel de Loantres.
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Mont Blanc
Wexford
Ireland
Belve
Chamounix
Puides
Waesti
Flegere
Brevan
Father
Alps
Motel de Loantres
Hopewell Nursery Opulent Wing of Fruit Trees Near Orange
The Hopewell Nursery, six miles from here on the road to Orange, is one of the state's largest nurseries with about 80,000 trees. Proprietor Mr. Robey has arranged and numbered stock for easy transplanting and maintains a regular kind and quality register. A Boston visitor praised its beauty and extent and a Fredericksburg News note says prices are lower than northern nurserymen while improving certainty of obtaining the desired variety.
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Hopewell
Orange
Robey
Boston
Massachusetts
Georgia Governor Calls Elect Delegates for Convention
The Georgia Governor Towns proclaims election of delegates in counties on November 25 to meet December 16 in a state convention. He urges unity to confront California’s admission and free soil threats, urging action to preserve slavery interests amid constitutional disputes. Mississippi legislature also convened for October 26 per Clipger. Knawlk notes uncertain accuracy.
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South
Georgia
Governor Towns
California
Mississippi
Clipger
Agency in Baltimore Authorized to Receive Advertisements
A notice from The Register in Shepherdstown Virginia lists William Thomson of the corner of Baltimore and Calvert streets Baltimore as an authorized agent to receive advertisements and to issue receipts for all payments related to the same.
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William Thomson
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Cornice of
Baltimore and
Calvert Sts
Baltimore, Ma
Congress Adjourned and Canal Celebration Nears
Congress wraps ten months of stormy sessions amid fears for the Union. A Cumberland Canal opening is celebrated with expectations of joy after gubernatorial polls. Fugitive slaves flee toward Canada, and Maryland election details unfold with Clarke and Lowe campaigns noted.
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Cumberland
Up Canal
Mountain City
Maryland
Wm. B. Clarke
Washington County
Enoch Louis Lowe
Frederick
Use of Steam on the Ches and Ohio Canal
A Baltimore Sun report details the September 1 departure of the steamboat Virginia from Alexandria to Cumberland. The vessel carried three freight boats with vast cargoes, drew cheers from spectators at the basin, and planned a stop at Harpers Ferry. Residents along the line expressed curiosity about this first steamboat operation on the canal.
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Canal Board
Cumberland
Virginia
New York
Alexapideta
Baltimore Sun
C. Phelps
Adan
Alexandra
Speciaors
Aires
McCathry
Observations on canal side scenery by moonlight
The text describes a moonlit canal scene where two people exchange knowing looks before running off, followed by a reflection on the growing beauty of nearby countryside. It notes neat cottages, larger residences, and well kept grounds along the canal line.
Wild Man Reported in Calhoun Neighborhood
A so called wild man, described as hairy and elusive, has haunted the Calhoun area. Residents gathered on Sunday but failed to capture him. A search by many townsfolk continues as rumors tell of a man who evades entry and may be dangerous.
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Jy Prism
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Blackwell
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Haynau
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Blue Ridge
Lex
Gazelle
Calhown
Isin
Aloe
Itilie
Saul le
Priory Trv
Bocotad
Esbibinen
Washington letters cite fracas and Capitol expansion plans
From Washington reports a late night clash in the capital involved senators Bugte and Freemont. The session stretched past 3 a.m. as business proceeded, including approval to enlarge the Capitol under President Filmore. Fugitive trains leave Pittsburgh for Canada while residents react to new state law provisions.
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Genveey
Bugte
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Pittsture
Alleghans Vite
Canada
Numhereof
Pacers Ae
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