Sub Marine Telegraph Between Calais and Dover Breaks
The underwater telegraph link between Dover and Calais has been severed at Cape Ghianes where a leaden tube failed. Investigators hauled the line to Calais where waters are rock free and plan to replace with a sturdier lead tube. The test shows gutta percha insulation resists salt water and weights deter drift while preparations aim to run multiple wires for a six to eight mile water corridor.
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Cape Ghianes
Dover
Here
Cape
Messie
Brett
Reid
Wollaston
Edwards
Calais
Paris
Eng
Webster Family and Aftermath of the Execution
Cor. N. Y. Evening Post notes ongoing intrusions on Mrs. Webster of Cambridge after her husband’s death. Visitors, including a New York woman and her daughters, sought to view the corpse. Messages ranged from travel-funding Baptist clerics seeking a pardon to a plotted escape scheme and a newspaper mailer with a woodcut of the execution. A visiting minister preached about crucifixions, upsetting the grieving family.
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Kentucky
Parkman
Briggs
Webster
Cleryman
Cor. N. Y. Evening Post
Waves and Waves Speed Reported by Scoresby at Meeting
At a British Association session Rev Dr Scoresby described Atlantic wave height and speed. He cited a 43 foot crest to trough height and an average velocity of 32 miles per hour, aligning with Scott Russell’s 30 to 31 mph figures from 1845.
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Atlantic
British Association
Dr. Scoresby
Scresby
Association
Scott Russell
Reverend's quip on marriage and social status
A preacher from the East argued that no man becomes an established societal fact without marriage. He even claimed a man must surround himself with a crowd of grateful followers to do good today.
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Pat
The Fugitive Slave Law and Northern Reaction
A critical look at the Fugitive Slave Law and its sudden impact on colored residents and free whites in Allegheny County. The piece notes mass departures to Canada by fugitive slaves, fear among families, and widespread demand for repeal as citizens feel coerced into enforcing slavery. It also includes a tasseled Providence Post anecdote about peaches and ends with commentary on free trade’s effect on labor and prices.
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Canada
South
Free States
North
Orb
Allegheny County
Pitts. Gaz
Providence Post
Albany Journal
Boston
Worcester
Jenny Lind
Bartow
Devotee Naturalist Observes Birdsong Timings
Paris Academy member M. Dureau de la Malle studied bird dawns from May to July, noting that he slept at seven and rose at midnight for thirty years. He found chaffinch leads the chorus and sparrow stays home till five, with birds mistaking artificial light for day and a solar lamp waking them.
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Academy of Science
Paris
M. Dureau de la Malle
M. de Malle
G Hall & Son Acquire Sargeant Song Prize Entry
New York music publishers G Hall & Son have bought Epes Sargeant Esq. s song that failed to win the Jenny Lind prize. The copyright price matches the prize winner at 200. It has been set to music by Mr Strakosh, noted pianist and composer.
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Hall & Son
New York
Epes Sargeant Esq
Jenny Lind
Strakosh
Preacher Misquotes Bible Verse as Grass in Far West
A preacher in the far West proclaimed a text from Clover and was corrected by a deacon who pointed to Timothy. The preacher replied that it was Timothy, noting it was some kind of grass. The exchange reflects a humorous misreference and local wit in a rural setting.
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Far West
Timothy
Warren Maid Delayed Edition Reports County Returns
In Warren Pa the paper delays its release to await official returns after collecting results from most towns. State ticket and Congress show at least a 350 Democratic majority. Assemblymen and Senator likely similar. The editors fault Whigs for the delay and await clearer data.
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Congress
Erie County returns boost Walker state ticket result
Old Erie has done nobly and will roll up a 1500 majority for Walker and the State Ticket. Walker's chances for election appear fair though much hinges on Clarion county where no word has come. Wood is likely elected governor by 3000 to 4000 over Johnston. The Legislature will be Whig and Free Soil.
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Old Erie
Walker
Clarion County
Ome Banchos
J.t
Johnston
Whig Victory Across Counties in Allegheny Region
Returns show Whig majorities across multiple counties. Allegheny Howe leads with 800, Bedford 60, Dauphin 600, Lancaster 3,500, Beaver and part of Lawrence 150, Crawford 27, Henderson 460. One Whig and one Free Soil Democrat win in the Legislature. Susior General vote cited.
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Pexsxsylvasia Evecton
Allegheny Co
Howe
Bedford Co
Dauphin Co
Lancaster
Beaver
Lawrence County
Allison
Crawford Co
Henderson
Brauley
Adjournment and reforms mark a turbulent session
The Congress adjourned after a session marked by compromises and clashes. The Navy flogging abolition is praised, while the Fugitive Slave Bill gains Northern support and a push for reform is blocked by Dickinson. The piece critiques Curtis and notes cultural items and literary notices amid political discourse.
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Congress
Dickinson
New York
Feasibility of Allegheny improvement and Ohio slack water plan
The Buffalo Express discusses Ellet’s proposed Ohio River improvements and a deepening scheme for five foot navigation up the Allegheny to Franklin. It argues a railroad down the Allegheny valley is the eventual path, notes a Senate grant for experimental examination, and outlines a dam and pipe system to double Ohio flow, control river levels, and curb floods.
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Buffalo Express
Allegheny River
U. S. Senate
Ohio River
Ellet
Smithsonian
Ohio
Alleghany
Franklin
Ranklin
Erie Railroad
New York
Vingineia
Point Pleasant
Broadway
Mississippi
Missouri
Rocky Mountains
Ocean
Pittsburgh to New York and Baltimore Plank Road Vision
Rare and PLaxk Roap from Pottsburg to New York and Baltimore outlines Pittsburgh’s plan to push rail and plank road projects along the Allegheny valley. The piece argues a New York to St. Louis direct link via an Allegheny line would unlock western trade, with advocates urging timely construction and regional investment. It highlights the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad expansion, Cumberland to West Newton plank road, and the broader aim of tying New York to the western cities, plus notes on American tea cultivation and Alabama Georgia North Carolina trials.
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Pottspuren
York
Baltimore
St. Louis
Ohio
Indianna
Illinois
Missouri
Baltimore Sun
Baltimore and Ohio
Ohio River
Cumberland
Youghingheny
West Newton
Pittsburgh
Cincinnat: Gazette
Allegheny
New York
Great West
Pennsylvania
Iron Horse
Mercury Attacks Compromise Bill as Victory Against Law
Clareston notes the Mercury harshly condemns Congress passage of the compromise bill calling it a victory over the Constitution. The same paper praises the Washington salute honoring the bill, remarking that firing, even with gunpowder, will not deter them.
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Clareston
The
Mercury
Congress
Washington
Home Matter and G Reader Salutations and Reflections
A nostalgic note to readers reflects on time passed and changes in life. It muses on aging, fate, and the world’s ups and downs, likening humanity to fallen leaves and singing winds. The piece ends with a contemplation of mortality and purpose in life’s voyage.
New Cottage Opposite Presbyterian Church Reopens
Mr S. Page has finished a new dwelling opposite the Presbyterian church. The cottage features neat appearance and tidy design, reflecting careful town housing.
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S. 3
Page
Presbyterian Church
New houses prompt stove purchases at Stevens Tin Shop
Speaking of new houses reminds me of new stoves to install. A fine assortment from Buffalo is available at the tin shop of S. G. Stevens. G Charley has been making fuss on Breeze Point, taking his stoop into his grocery and other improvements.
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S. G. Stevens
Buffalo
Charley
Caliifornia
Yuba
Marysville
Hiumboldts Bay
Alta Soys
California
Trinity River
Henry McKnight & Co
Wabass & Co
James Hamlet
Baltimore
Hamlet
Daniel Webster
Southern Rights Association meeting at Hibernian Hall
Cananestos Oct 4 immense meeting formed a Southern Rights Association with addresses by F W Wayne W M Warner Robert Barnwell and W G Simms. Constitution adopted unanimously. Earlier meetings in Boston Lowell and Springfield denounced the fugitive slave act.
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Cananestos
Hibernian Hall
Southern Rights Association
Messrs. F. W. Wayne
W. M. Warner
Robert Barnwell
W. G. Simms
Boston
Lowell
Springfield
Towle and Couse Offer Custom Fit Cloths in Safe Room
Towle and Couse maintain a secure room in their shop where they store cloths and ready made clothing on hand. They advertise their ability to ensure a good fit and invite anyone who doubts it to leave their measure for satisfaction.
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Towle & Couse
Mocking Youth Dwell On Dedication Gatherings In Borough
A nameless scribbler scolds the borough youth for improper conduct at the Lutheran church dedication laughing whispering and eating notes. The writer also chides young men for not accompanying girls home in the evening. Davis Watson Co reports brick block walls rising and the project looks poised to be the towns most elegant building.
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Davis Watson &Co
Bank Robbery in Boston Leaves $5000 Stolen
Boston report notes a man entered Suffolk Bank during a teller’s momentary distraction and escaped with a bag containing $5000 in gold. The rest of the dispatch covers California mining optimism, New York political notes, and Maryland election returns.
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Boston
Suffolk Bank
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Warren
Warren, Pa
Erie County
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Curtie
Gotham
David Wilmot
Knight of
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Holden’s
Dollar Magazine
Godey
China
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
Davis
South Carolina
Col. Fremont
Fremont
Foote
Col Benton
Lava
Ritchie
Butler
Empire City
Chagrea
Spartine
Chagres
Mevana
Spain
Wbn
Marshfield
Banrione
Clark
Lowe
Sambro Head
Halifax
Puivaperonia
Seventh
Lombard Streets
Sipple
Beprovp
Virginia
Alleghenies
Wasuixemosy
Thos. Butler King
San Francisco
Bantimore
Calvert
Texas
Howard
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