Steam era changes Philadelphia urban life in 1850
Correspondence from Conum pra Hover Philadelphia dated June 25 1850 notes steamers shortening news gaps and California feel as a distant colony. It discusses the Cambria Cuba news, England Spain tensions, wartime politics, tariff hopes, New York traffic by omnibuses, gas lighting experiments, local industry, markets, and a military funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
California
Cambria
Cuba
England
Spain
United States
Earl of Aberdeen
House of Lords
France
Cape
Penobscot
Kennebeck
Phildelphia
New York
Capes
Columbia House
Harwood
Cape May
Kensington
Navy Yard
Broadway
Lancaster
John Stohm
Congress
Mexico
Henry W. Snyder
Senate
House
Webster
New England
Pennsylvania
Leas
PexxsTivania Hat and Town Sketch of Pottsville 1850
A June 1850 letter from Pottsville describes a mountain‑hemmed town crowded to the center. Mahantongo Street, Courtland Terrace, and Silvir Terrace appear as notable residences. The Academy on Cunckland Terrace, a famed Kirkwood, and a forthcoming Court House anchor the vista and town growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbury
Hookey
Pottsville
Nagle
McClure
Tumblington
Swatara Falls
Mahantongo Street
Centre Street
Courtland Terrace
Cunkland Terrace
Academy
Kirkwood
Silvir
Cen
Premium Awarded For New Method To Expel Foul Air
A scientific society awarded John Green a premium for a method to expel foul air from wells and mines using unstacked lime. The text notes carbonic acid gas in wells and coal mines and explains lime's chemistry from carbonate of lime to lime hydrate. It also mentions burning charcoal to create airflow and references long-standing use of these methods, deeming Green's method non original.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Green
Wells, &c
Green
Sunset on the Susquehanna in June Glow
A long reflective meditation on breathtaking summer sunsets over the Susquehanna Valley. The piece contrasts evening splendor with dawn, describing the river, mountains, and villages bathed in purple and gold as the day ends and night prepares to fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susquehanna
Decline in Cotton and Bread Prices In Early Summer
News from the Niagara arrival reports lighter market pressures with bread prices easing as crops advance. Overseas debates show little impact, while Cuba expedition rumors and frontier outbreaks loom in scattered dispatches from France Denmark and the Americas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
Ryrie
Liverpool
London
Boston
Notice of Mercantile Assessment in Northumberland County
Northumberland county merchants and retailers are assessed and rated by the mercantile Texe appraiser for 1850. The list includes many names with liquor and general goods, plus additional entries for patent medicines and various assignee actions in trails and county notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northumberland County
Texce
John HE Vincert
Samuel Woods
Northumberland
Forsyth
Linton Hope
John Kaufman
Win Ploover
Lower Mahoney
Ditty & Lenker
Gore Brosioun
Vlian Weier
Benjamin Hethier
Jackson
John Carl
William Kearse
Thiniel Swarty
Shreive & Statael
Vastine
Samel John
John Vallant
Tageart & cv
Joint Morgan
Samuel Bergstresser
Upper Augusta
J Campbell & Co
Parsons
Milton
Christopher Stineso
John Kohr
Deuce & Brother
Lower
Augusta
Joseph Weitzel
Commissioners Office
Sunbury
Peddrick’s Late Parts Roof Ogu and Varainh Works
Local Philadelphia manufactory and paint store at 78 North Fourth Street advertises many products including varnishes paints dry goods and related items. The notice lists numerous goods such as Spirit, Varnishes, oils and tools with remarks about immediate sale and reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vansian
Paine Srots
W. F. Peddrick
North 4Th Street
Philadelphia
Varainh Manufactory
Fourth Street
Aforge& Lerry
Wretaide
Conch
Clive
Dapinen
Artiota
Erin Baat
Jane
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TEE American
H. B. Masser
Ettiter and Proprietor
William T. Morison
Montgomery
Ephraim Banks
Mifflin County
J. Porter Brawley
Crawford County
Editor's Table
State Central Committee
Cestran Comairine
Williamsport
McKinnixs’ Merchants’ Hotel
Jousx Hiexmasx
Weat Chester
Bank of Northumberland
If Orleans
Cols
Gonzales
O'Hara
Picket
Capt
Lewis
Sunbury American and Shamokin Journal
Susquetianna
Wiile
Natiere
California News
Crescent City
Chagres
Panama
San Francisco
North Fork
Auburn
Forrest
Willis
Carding
Charley
Sullivan
United States Court
New Orleans
Lopez
Henderson
Quitman
Pinckney
Tfe
Maryland
Tak
Robert Walker
Pittsburgh
Wheeling
Columbia County
Montour County
Jesus Dexcax
Bucks County
Henry Snyder
Union County
Joseph Henderson
Washington County
United States Court For
Western District of Pennsylvania
Geo. Baldwin
Great Bend
Susquehanna County
Grier
Western Penitentiary
Allegheny City
Charles M. Gearhart
Danville
Washiington
Wasiixeros
Santa Anna
South
Washington
New Mexico
Texas
Soule
Missoni
Tre Lannens Anniston
Charlestown
N. H
Worchester
Nashville
Niagata
Bea
Lam
Monsey of
Loris
Denmark
Duchies
Schleswig
Prussia
Cuna Exonotrios
Norfolk Beacon
Cortez
Fort Lamarie
Western
Jime
City of
St. Louis
Milwaukie
Wisconsin
Temperance House
The
Picayune
Havana
Civic Guards
Galicia
Napoles
Santiago de Cuba
Dorvo
Tiane
New York Tobune
Namea
Delaware
Clask Livenke
TB Albeight
Hayes & McCormick i
Dr. E Soul
John H Raser
John
Caslow
Beck Hovusis
Orsten Carrans
Mitten
Josephs Eckbert
Christopher Stine
Philip Bryinire
Henry Wancka
Brewens Wirkis
Dhlton
George Baker O
Daniel P. Caul
Mer
Chilliquaque
Market Square
Sunbury American” Office
Ann C. Morris
Penpeente
Oak Orchard
Adronic Ream
Antes
Supreme Court OF Pennsylvania
Northern District
Supreme Court
Court House
Sant 'Claw
Sants
Proby's
N. D
Covil
Heinman
Kent
Serne County
Plymouth
Forbes Ryan
Well & Coleman
Ross
Phelps
Keon
Same
Cave
Johnson
Shoemaker
Rolland
Cody
Taylor
Gardner
Davis
Holden
Cole
Moray & Gon Ayers
Gulick
Parkhurst
Maine
See Va
Stime
Pelman
Campbell
Swart
Sickler
Warner
Chastelleny
Mavland
Jonechild
Sehemerhorm
Lee
Pelgrim
Behermerhorn Admr
Armstrong
Hale
Deedrick
Wood
Hackert
Comment
Andres Ve Evans
Wealth of Pa
Wateon
Howsel
Royer
Myera
Northumberland Co
Il Myers
Shyder'va Bull
Myers
Reed
Wadm
Oliver
Snyder
Bonk
Caul Va Com
Beockley's
Cause
Parmalie
Adm
Feely & Co
Mann & Brown
Lon
Comly & Co
Dentler & Montague
Cal
Vaeley Va
Pfouwts
Wither
Bosier
King
Kline
LF Rose
Danville Bridge
Pomroy
Bollas
al Vethers
Mountz
Knox
Keari
Garver
Strohecker
Groves
Donaldson
Rase
Waewenseller
Boga
Crundeom
White Deer
BS Daily
Koya
Witmore
Wallis
Clement
Reppert
Tohtach
Weaver
Rose
Pleasante
Pleasants
Anime
Holfrich
Obermyer
Mous
Wilson En Ingard
Park Place
Horges
Marshall
Tillileipuin
Agies Gree Ehern
W. EF. Peddrick
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