Route to Erie by Warren described as favorable rail option
The Warren Mail discusses extending the N Y and Erie Railroad to Erie with a Warren route via Little Valley to the Brokenstraw, then to Erie. Proponents argue the 104 mile path has light grades and strong river connections benefiting Pittsburgh trade and mineral wealth, urging engineer survey and public backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y. and Erie Railroad
Erie
Erie and Chautauque
Dunkirk
Jamestown
Warren
Little Valley
Brokenstraw
Allegheny River
Pittsburgh
Olean
Sunbury and Erie Railroad
Improvement of the Allegheny and river navigation plan
The piece urges a slack water upgrade on the Allegheny with surveys to show a two foot per mile fall to Olean Point, proposing 25 dams and locks costing about 750000 dollars. It argues this would enable nine months of water communication to New York and western regions, boosting trade for Pittsburgh and regional growth.
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Pittsburgh American
N. York Line
Olean Point
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Mississippi
New York City
Pittsburgh
Boston
Telegraph novelty and world news from distant shores
London papers report a new telegraph system allowing users to compose messages themselves and receive a sealed printed copy at the far end, with contents only readable by sender and recipient. The patent is reportedly bought by England’s telegraph monopoly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teircaarme Imenovemest
England
Diary Entry From John Adams Reflects Idle Behavior
Published diary excerpt notes dates in a sequence and comments on leisure time spent in gallantry toward women. The text labels Adams as old fashioned and critical of current manners, suggesting social judgment and historical context. The tone hints at outdated attitudes and a playful yet sharp caricature.
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John Adams
The Curse of the Indian The Whisky Dealer
Governor Ramsay of Minnesota denounces the whisky dealer as the curse of the Indian country. He calls the man abominated, loathed, and robed of horse, gun, blanket, and senses under the pretense of trade. He argues the dealer debases Indians morally and socially, hindering civilization and salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey
Minesota
N. E. Fountain
Proclamation by the President on Chilean duties suspension
The President issues a proclamation under congressional act suspending US discriminating duties on Chilean ships and imported Chilean goods. The move follows Chile removing tonnage and imposts in its ports, affecting vessels and merchandise from Chile and other foreign sources.
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United States
Unknown charge echoes in street corner exchange
A terse dialogue shows a boy unfamiliar with cider asking what fruit it is and a master chiding him for ignorance. The boy admits he was robbed from widow Coffinette and received a beating as punishment.
Fillmore Honored as Life Member by Brick Church Pupils
The 1850 Rochester Brick Church Sabbath school children contributed fifty dollars to make President Millard Fillmore a life member of the American Sunday School Union. Fillmore thanks the children, calling the gift a treasured token from his young friends and notes the gesture in a private letter from October 14 1850.
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Rochester Kean
Brick Church
Mittaro Fillmore
United States
American Sunday School Union
Walmseton
Frepencx W. Porter
Post Office
Rochester
New York
Millard Fillmore
Gas Light From Water Discovered At Astor House
Gas light using steam and liquid rosin is employed by the Astor House for two months. The process, simple and economical, is built by Union Gas Light Company of Jersey City. Production requires two men and eight to nine hours for a day’s supply.
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Union Gas Light Company
Jersey City
George M. Danforth
Giddings
Re Union
New York
Post
N Y Benevolent Society Dinner and Miscellaneous Notes
The annual dinner at Chineve Assembly rooms drew about 250 guests with Major M. M. Noah presiding and toasts by Dr. Raphall, Major Noah, and Hugh Maxwell. The column also covers a suicide from Swift Creek, statue purchases, school openings, social statistics, and various political and regional notes from New York to New Hampshire.
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N. Y
Power
Eve
Prince Demidoff
Russia
Robb
New Orleans
Daniel E. Phillips
Req
la Fayette College
Phillips
Stewartaville Academy
New Jersey
Boston Society For the Prevention of
Emmeline Stuart Wortley
United States
Mexico
Canada
New York
Asia
Maryland
Bigelow
Boston
M'lle
Jenny Lind
Leutze
Europe
Washington
Delaware
Palmetto Regiment
Pierce M. Butler
Free School Law
Morgan County
Ohio
McConnelsville
Richmond Enquirer
Gov. McDowell
Virginia
U.S
Jenny Lind Visits New York Mirror Editorial Rooms
The New York Mirror records Jenny Lind’s visit to its loft and editorial rooms with wit. A librarian delivers a humorous speech praising American inventor Hoe, then offers a free reading-room ticket from the Typographical Society. Staff honor her with cheers and show her the sharp scissors used by critics.
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The
New York Mirror
Jenny Lind
Hoe
McLachlann
Eight-foot eel hauled from New York hydrant
A nearly eight-foot eel was removed from a New York hydrant. In Audrain County Missouri no lawyers or drum shops exist. Miss Kimberly is set to appear before Broadway Theatre boards in New York.
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New York
Audrain
Missouri
Kimberly
Broadway Theatre
Extraordinary Kaana children shown to visitors at Tremont House
Mr S B Knox brought a two child Kaana pair from Central America to Tremont House. The boy stands 32 inches tall and weighs 16 pounds aged about 10, while the girl is 28 inches tall, 14 pounds, about 8. Their heads lack foreheads and their features are described as primitive yet human. They are said to be remnants of a priestly Kaana order dwindling through intermarriage.
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S. B. Knox
Tremont House
Central America
Gilman Watts
New York
Stevens
Orphans of Aztec War Captives Learn Glibberish Sounds
A Boston Post item notes two orphaned Aztec war captives in the care of a traveler named Hammond. The children are lively and affectionate but mostly resist learning English, occasionally producing a few glibberish sounds.
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Hammond
Boston Post
Horrors of the desert crossing to California emigrants
A Missouri to California traveler recalls the brutal crossing of the great basin east of the Great Salt Lake. He describes knee deep sand, no trees or water, and dwindling provisions. A water seller exploited emigrants by escalating prices until the desperate paid any sum for a cup of water.
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Missouri
California
Great Basin
Great Salt Lake
Telegraph and World Briefs From San Francisco to Kentucky
Telegraph to the Warren Mail reports cholera cases in San Francisco and deaths including Jeremiah Green Buffalo Will Wallace New York Henry Mallett Canandaigua T J Smith New York W B Poston Quebec and Syl vanus Marvin Buffalo. California state news Lexis boundary bill Webster Jenny Lind arrival and Henry Clay speech notes. Texas voters approve boundary proposition and state debt estimates given. Kentucky legislature convenes Frankfort with leaders elected and Helm’s message delivered.
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New York
Jenny Lind
George Loder
Rostma
Vera Cruz
Arista
Niagara
John Russell
Durham
San Francisco
Jeremiah Green
Buffalo
Will Wallace
Henry Mallett
Canandaigua
T. J. Smith
W. B. Poston
Quebec
Sylvanus Marvin
California
Professor Webster
Oregon
Baurimone
Southern Mail
Texas
Congress
Odd Fellows At
San Antonio
Capt. Walker
Washineton
Union Party
Constitution
Chaplin
Baltimore
Legistaturgs
Kentucky
Frankfort
Senate
Ren. Edwards Gray
J. Russell Henkins
House
George W. Johnston
Shelby
Thomas B. Helm
James Grey
Gov. Helm
Daniel Webster
Astor
Union Safety Committee
Castle Garden
Lathrop
Ketchum
Webster
the Tabernacle
Wakely
N. H
Walsey
N. J
Beecher
President would use force to enforce laws if needed
Wasmaxaertes reports the Republic notes the President would not hesitate to deploy militia and troops to enforce laws against insurgent citizens. It also mentions Maj. Barnard leading engineers to the Isthmus to survey a railroad project funded by New Orleans citizens.
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Wasmaxaertes
Republic of
United States
Maj. Barnard
New Orleans
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Warren Mail
Warren, Pa
G. Merrill
Jonathan
G Chaplin
G Hon
J.C. Fremont
Lady
Cruces
Williams
Connecticut
Congregational
Illinois
Bishop Hughes
Fayal
John Marsh
Cincinnati
Count de Ossoli
Margaret Fuller
Fire Island
R. M. Johnson
Louisville
J. A. Bayard
U. S. Senate
Wales
Mr. McDonough
Warren Laxcuace
Western Africa
Sierra Leone
Church Mission Society of London
Mr. Keelle
Keelle
Koelle
Fillmore
American Sun School Union
Wattemare
Washington Republic
Wastaoros
Dean Sia
Anexanpen Vatte Mare
Paul F. Eve
Augusta
Michigan
Walker County
Fifteenth Street
Isaiah Rynder
Southport
New Hampshire
Concord
Ichabod Barnett
Portsmouth
Franklin Pierce
Thomas J. Whipple
Meredith
Locofocos
Messrs. Pierce
Whipple
Council
Justices of the Peace
Boston Jour
St. Joan’s
N. B
Frederickton
Springfield
Fyngton & Co
Crescent City
Kingston
Jamaca
Port Royal
Cuba
Henry Clay
Whig Party
Detroit
R. R
Rail Road Company
Brooks
Hazeltine & Co.s
Variety Hall
Hazeltine & Co’s
Azeltine & CO
Ib & Bbl
Hazeltine & CO
Taylor & Brothers
Tarshall
R. Townsend
Rhompson
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