Jenny Lind Arrives in New York to Enthusiastic Welcome
Jenny Lind the Swedish Nightingale lands in New York aboard the Atlantic from Liverpool. Crowds flood the pier and Irving House, with flowers, flags, and a gated approach. The welcome includes a royal serenade by the New York Musical Society and cheers as she waves to admirers. Barnum plans a grand debut, possibly at Castle Garden, as public excitement soars.
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Jenny
Jenny Lind
London
Liverpool
New York
Bay
Miss Lind
America
Capt. West
Benedict and
Bellett
Mr. Barnum
Irving House
Honda
Ole Ie
Sweden
Norway
Jens Lind
G. G. Howland
North River
New York Musical Punel Society
Mademoislle Lind
George Lader
Columbias
Yaukee Dowle
Ameren
Masiew Pond Society
Henry C. Wasson
George Feder
Kyles Allen Dodsworths
C. Scheepe
Wasson
Perry
Suilile Nightingale
Out of Darkness Cometh Light Printers’ Devil Sail
Historic quip notes printers mischief and merest superstition in a era of ink and paper. The saying evokes the craftsman’s luck and the joke of the task, hinting at the rough edges of early publishing and the stubborn charm of old newspapers.
Thames Church Mission sails a vessel named the Swan
The Thames Church Mission owns a large cutter valued at about 140 tons burthen called the Swan. Inscribed with Thames Church words the ship travels between localities to supply prayer and worship to sailors ashore at collieries. Rev W Holderness serves as chaplain aboard with a roving commission under Rev gen Weman.
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Thames Church Mission Scien
Thames Churchg
Carlier
Ehurehsy
Thames
W. Holderness
Gen- Weman
Baltimore Ad Contracts Seek Subscriptions and Ads
Baltimore Maryland issues notice authorizing Brother William Thomson to receive subscriptions and ads and to issue receipts for all payments. The document covers the cover of Baltanore and Culverists and is dated Tuesday September 10, 1550.
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William ‘Thomson
Baltanore
Baltimore, Md
Recent Outrage at Harrisburg and Union Debate
The piece denounces recent outrages in Harrisburg against Clarke County citizens, arguing high officials sanctioned lawless acts and urging vigilance against eroding the Constitution. It warns the South may respond with desperate remedies and asserts honor cannot yield to Union devotion.
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Clarke
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Jachvision
Pennsylvani
Hmaung Zeahits
United States
Jndictary
Patontaig
Philidelpois
Harricharg
Senate
House
Washington
South
Potomac
Rio Grande
Morvale
Pris
Virginia
Brickstone
Union in peril and Texas boundary bills pass
A fragmented political column laments unity in Pennsylvania and the nation. It notes the Texas boundary bill and New Mexico territorial government passage, praising Mr. Parker and the House vote as a step toward peace. It recalls Decatur and calls for fraternal union across sections.
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Boyd
Kentucky
Parker
Friends of the Union
The
National Intelligencer
Hus
House of Representat
Senate
Texas
New Mexico
Decatur
Asia
Saul
Convention e section notes mixed views on Basis issue
The article previews the Brate Convention meeting in October and notes a majority of Basis supporters among elected members. It comments on the East and State views on property rights in legislation, praises Daguerrean artists near Mr Daniel Britler, and mentions a volume titled The Pents and Adventures at Ran al de Beorelenne and works by Alexander Buns seen by readers.
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Brate
Sirsinia
B. Peterson
Alexander Buns
Laseaye
Ile Athe
The Bridge Open for Horsemen and Travel Soon
The bridge becomes passable for horsemen and will soon accommodate all travel. Drovers in western counties welcome the improvement after delays caused by the railroad. Reports include outbreaks of cholera in Harper's Ferry and various local notices about monuments, politics, and transportation efforts.
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Shepherdstown, Jefferson County
Staesaen Andlora- Wilt
Plains of York
Trouze
Sinc
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McDawell
Myson
U. S. Senate
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cPowell
Yarnall & Dorsey
Janiel Brit
Harper's Perry
Tom
Graham's Magazine
H.W. Herbert
McVeigh Bro, & Cn
Wren
van Pure
Vermont
Silas Wright
General Wool
Phelps
van Guten
Wright
Blair
Westington
Jewett
Statesman
Cuta
Ticererosa
Fraiteene Oixt Warren
Fanaguier Cowity
Saninlay
Arso
Gazette
ceMr Dari Viunetrs
Ul Berkeley
McDowell
McDowell Yestertoy
McPaveell
Trier
Jen Gov
McUhrwell
Mie
Holes
Ap S.C
Ted
Yesal
Wetenger
Din Vielen
Gore
Seetienst
Flava
Gorin
Wigtweil
California
Utah
Maryland
Haltimore City
Timard Colle
Orelin
Edie Avie
Shue Worveser
Union
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