Continent's climate to unlock vast corn and grass potential
The piece argues U S agriculture can vastly grow with domestic cereals and grasses. It cites Georgia and Texas as examples of multiple crops per season, notes Canada and Britain limitations, praises southern Atlantic and Gulf climates, and urges testing indigenous grasses to reduce reliance on English forage. It hosts a call for action by agricultural societies and legislatures.
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British East Indies
Atlantic
Gulf States
Georgia
Canada
Texas
Rio Grande
St. Lawrence
Lake of the Woods
Rocky Mountains
Europe
United States
Pacific
Miss Josephine Bunkley Escapes from Emmitsburg Sisterhood
Miss Josephine Bunkley, an 18 year old novice at St. Joseph's Seminary, escaped from the Sisterhood at Emmitsburg early on the morning of the 10th. She fled ten miles to Creagerstown and sought protection from landlord Charles Stevens, then contacted her father Joseph Bunkley of Norfolk, Va. The father arrived to rescue her, and she is described as an accomplished, multilingual musician.
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Josephine Bunkley
Emmitsburg
Joseph Bunkley
Norfolk
Miss Bunkley
St. Joseph’s Seminary
Creagerstown
Steven
Charles Stevens
Miss Crimer
Miss Stevens
Miss B
Warren Mail summarizes Peacetime policy and Lyceum talk
Correspondents from Washington outline the contents including peaceful world relations adherence to rights Monroe doctrine and no rupture with France England or Spain. Also army navy expansion tariff revision civil government for Indians and a Law Department. Lyceum speaker A Hui dekoper of Meadville praised for clear logic humor and originality.
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Washington
France
England
Spain
Pierce
Cobbs
California
Washington Territory
Puget Sound
Patent Office
Attorney-General
United States District
Circuit
President to Nominate Utah Governor After Congress
Urauanno of the United States bureau reports the President will nominate Utah’s governor soon after Congress meets Brigham Young’s declaration of independence prompts emphasis on a Senate confirmed successor The Utah governorship is not vacant by law Governor Young stays in office likely through spring Lt Colonel Steptoe leads a regular army detachment to protect federal interests among the mountaineers
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Urauanno
United States
Washington
New York Courier
Utah
Brigham Young
Senate
Congress
Young
Steptoe
Palmer to Speak at Warren Lyceum Monday Evening
The next Lyceum lecture at Warren will be delivered by F. W. Palmer of the Jamestown Journal. It is set for Monday evening at the Court House at six thirty.
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Warren Lyceum
F. W. Palmer
Jamestown Journal
Court House
Dunn’s Eddy
Richard McGill
Frewsburg
Indiana Money Bank Note Review Highlights Indiana Banks
Kennedy's Bank Note Review for December lists Indiana banks with varying quotes in Pittsburgh. Banks like State Bank of Indiana and branches show 2 percent, several others in Indiana and New York stock markets range from 25 to 50 percent, while Crawfordsville, Logansport, and related rail line banks show no quote.
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Kennedy
Indiana
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Ohio
State Bank of
Government Stock Bank
Indiana Stock Bank
Laporte
Kalamazoo Bank
Albion
Merchand Medi. Bank
New Albany
New York
State Stock Bank
Evansville
Southern Bank
Terre Haute
Crawfordsville
Logansport
R. R. Bank
Marion
R. R. Co
Collision on Pittsburgh and Cleveland Railroad Near Ravenna
Mr 8 Waters reports a wreck on the Pittsburgh and Cleveland line near Ravenna Ohio last Tuesday morning. A westbound train met an eastbound train between 4 and 5 with both out of time. The eastbound engine driver Henry Seymour was killed instantly and a baggage man injured. Locomotives and cars were badly smashed.
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8 Waters
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Dunkirk
Pittsburgh and
Ravenna
Ohio
Henry Seymour
Review of Lorin Blodget's Paper from Smithsonian Institute
The write up praises Lorin Blodget Esq formerly of Sugar Grove now at the Smithsonian Institute Washington for his persistence and brilliant mind in science. It hints at publishing the full essay if obtainable.
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Lorin Blodget
Sugar Grove
Smithsonian Institute
Washington
Jury Returns Home From Erie Trip Drinking and Pay Echoed
The jury sent from here to Erie under Sheriff Vincent has returned. They note they enjoyed Erie and its liquor, four dollars a day pay, an extra car, and a locomotive during the journey.
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Erie
Vincent
Court-house perils of a juryman in a tight week
A newspaper reader recounts a week as a juror in the county court, detailing the sheriff s forceful call to the jury box a long trial of Dalrymple vs Mead, late hours, sharp questioning, and a verdict of no action amid court fatigue and editorial deadlines. The piece closes with notes on local shortages, winter weather, events, and public notices.
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Court House
Kingua
Wm. Bigler
James Pollock
God Save the Commonwealth and the Honorable Court
Wm. F. Dalrymple
Darius Mead
Wetmore and Johnson & Brown
Plff
Scofield & Brown
D. M. M’leod
E. T. F. Valentine
A Strange Development in a Philadelphia Embezzlement Case
The Pittsburgh Gazette reports a Philadelphia correspondence detailing how State officers shielded Robt G Simpson, treasurer, from felonious embezzlement charges after abusing $80 789 of state funds. The case saw delays, bond schemes, and a Supreme Court bid to halt prosecution.
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Philadelphia North American
Wm. B. Reed
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Rob’t G. Simpson
Simpson
Commonwealth
Reed
Baily
Mr. Reed
Mr. Baily
Meniiine
Mr. Simpson
Grand Jury
F. W. Hughes
Hughes
Supreme Court
the Ledger
Wm. L Hirst
Thompson
Global tobacco and narcotics use figures in 19th century data
The report states tobacco production reaches 4.48 billion pounds yearly and is used by 800 million men. Opium is used by 400 million, Indian hemp by 250 million, betel nut by 100 million, and cocoa by 10 million men.
Clark's Election Certain as Returns Confirm Clark Majority
The Albany Evening Journal reports Myron H. Clark secured a 319 vote majority nationwide with New York City tallying Seymour 26,780 to Clark 12,233. When all counties are counted, Clark maintains a final lead though some defective ballots could shift margins by up to 150 in Clark's favor.
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Myron H. Clark
New York City
Albany Evening Journal
Seymour
Clark
New York
Fredonia Censor
Post Office Ourfaces Over Letters Opened and Published
A Newark Daily Advertiser correspondent accuses Post Office Department officials of opening letters to Patterson J and copying and resealing them. Copies circulated privately and two cases appeared in New Jersey administration newspapers with boasts of detecting plots. Secret circulars and Know Nothing correspondence are said to be copied. case submitted to the Postmaster General amid calls to protect mail secrecy.
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Post Office Ourfaces
Newark Daily Advertiser
Patterson
Post Office Department
New Jersey
Lowell
Pierce Paper
War Correspondent of Times Praised for Crimea Dispatches
The London Times uses its Crimea coverage to highlight a war correspondent known as the Times’ representative in the field. The report notes vivid, minute descriptions including a Balaklava cavalry movement and mentions his Irish background and naval ties. He earns £1500 yearly for his services.
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London Times
Crimea
Balaklava
Daily Times
the Times
Russell
Tie
Irish Crystal Palace
WV. Y. Times
Inquest After Tragic Death Of Arminta Jackson
The Louisville coroner reported on the suicide of Arminta Jackson a sought after young woman driven by seduction and prostitution. She left behind a young brother and died after swallowing corrosive sublimate on Saturday, with the coroner noting she possessed a cultivated mind and remained a victim of heartless seduction.
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Ayorner
Louisville
Arminta Jackson
Dancer or Trusting your Wife in Politics
A Green Bay Advocate editor, a Democrat, faced a political shift at home when his Whig wife took control of the paper, reversing his electioneering stance and averting the removal of his preferred candidate’s name. The Boston Atlas asks if Massachusetts editors have Know Nothing spouses and if any editors are away from home.
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Green Bay
Wis
Advocate
Massachusetts
Boston Atlas
Lighting and eye care for writing in old advice
The text advises light should fall from the left to avoid pen shadow, bluish paper eases eye strain, cold water baths refresh fatigued eyes, and warns against ground glass shades at night while praising downward concentrating paper shades for better illumination.
Man with thundering voice challenges editor over party pieces
A bold critic, described with a chimney back frown, vows to respond to an editor who published material he deemed harsh on his party. Johnathan advises politeness and regular updates as the exchange ends with a polite bow and a witty remark.
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Johnathan
Man Arrested in Ohio Over Drunkenness Law Case
An Ohio man was arrested for getting drunk and challenged the new law claiming the old law applied since he was intoxicated before the change. The judge postponed ruling for advisement, puzzled by the legal question.
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Ohio
Paris Circus Elephants Impress Boston Post Reporter
A Boston Post correspondent in Paris describes a Cirquet de l Imperialatrice show with young, docile elephants performing waltzes, walks on their heads, and other feats under a strong trainer. The article notes the crowd’s delight and the owner’s likely profits along with a separate account of a fearless “animated ladder” act and a train of Roman-esque circus wonders.
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Daxcino Eversante
Animaven Lapper
Boston Post
Paris
India
Howev
Vera Cruz
Adolphus Hegewisch
Mediterranean
Curio
Cephalonia
Albania
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Pittsfield
Jordan
Lake Superior
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