Geological discovery in Natchez may push back human origins
A private Philadelphia letter claims Dr. Dickeson exhumed a fossil human femur 100 feet deep near Natchez Mississippi. At a Philadelphia meeting experts including Agassiz and Morten reviewed the specimen, dating it with megatherium remains and pondering the era it implies, though some doubt remains. The fossil reportedly rests in the Academy of Natural Sciences museum in Philadelphia.
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Natchez
Philadelphia
Dickeson
Nateces
Mississippi
G. Morten
Drofessor Agassiz
George RK. Glidden
Academy of Natural Scieices
Gister
Attempted explosion of the Lady Feversham wreck
An unsuccessful attempt was made to blow up the wreck of the Lady Feversham in the Tyne. A Newcastle corporation plan used gunpowder in submerged magazines, with tin canisters and a galvanic battery. About 50,000 spectators observed the operation, which failed for reasons including cold weather and damp gunpowder. a repeat blast was anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyne
Universal Salvage Company
Corporation of Newcastle
We ‘Fyne
Brooks
Tlundon
Lace
H. Watson
Newcastle, Upon Tyne
Newcastle
Sunderland
Tuwo
Lady Feversham
North
South Shields
Stephens
Derby betting intensifies as Tattersalls scene swells
Sporting intelligence reports heavy wagering on Derby favorites at Tattersalls. Wall Trotspool, Planet, The Liberator, Wanota, Red Hart, Lunedale, Cossack and others drew large, varied bets with 1,000s staked at multiple odds. Prices fluctuated, showing a lively market and strong owner interest across several lots and faro-like odds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tattersall
Moxpar
Wall Trotsp
Planet
Liberator
Otol
Wanota
Red Hart
Lunedale
Cossack
John Scott
John Day
Chester
Cuape
Chesterfeld
Pam. Denny
Lagat
Extinton
Bowen
Mostyn
Payne
Cobeck Colt
Worley
Mr. Bowes
Lord Caledon
Mr. Gally
Mr. Jardine
Johnny Armstrong
Duke of Richmond
Rwie
Mr. O'Brien
Lord Stradbroke
R. Bulkeley
Sainville
Mesiyn
Pedley
Monxtyn
Mr. Bouverie
Fordne Clarendon
Bridge plan from Lambeth to Westminster proposed
A note from our correspondent reports Parliament will be asked to grant leave to construct a bridge from the church at Lambeth to the opposite shore at Westminster. The idea aims to ease the rising population pressure on both riverbanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambeth
Westminster
Haracuttina Gratis
Oxford
London
Linske
Meeting of the Young Ireland Party Amid Irish Repeal Debates
Reports on the Young Ireland meeting at Conciliation Hall with Francis Cumyn presiding. Speakers condemn O Connell and the Whig government, urge peaceful repeal, and vow continued pursuit of Irish independence while defending national pride and unity.
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Young Ireland” Party
Cunsin
Francis Cumyn
J.P
Woodstock
Friends of Ireland
O'Gorman
O'Connell
Ireland
Mr. O'Connell
Cork
Dillon
Father Meehan
Meegher
Richmond
Trish
Legislative Union
Repeal Association
O’connell
Meehan
O'Carroll
Doheny
Hutchinson
Liverpool
Fatal accident at a Forres mill kills twelve year old girl
A girl about twelve in the employ of Messrs Taylor manufacturers Forres was fatally mangled at a carding mill. Her dress entangled with the water wheel, trapping her in machinery. She died the following Saturday after shoulder dislocation and multiple fractures. Mr Taylor senior and then his son freed her. the elder later died from injuries. Also notes railway traffic receipts for the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Taylor
Forres
Taylor
Apot
Naisa
Bright Addresses Manchester Election Committee Rally
John Bright spoke to about four to five hundred Manchester district committee members at Heywood's Hotel outlining party principles and urging measured reform. He defended press reports, praised the League, and pledged to work through public opinion rather than forceful methods.
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Manchester
John Bright
E.q
Heywood's
George Wilson
League
Council of the
Bright
Morning Herald
Manchester Guardian
Covent Garden Theatre
J. W
House of Lords
Duke of Wellington
House of Commons
Commons
England
Alderman Harvey
Mr. Bright
Deputation on Tea Duty from Liverpont and Northern Towns
A large deputation from Liverpont and northern provincial towns met Lord John Russell in Downing Street to press for a reduction in tea duty. The session followed a series of other brief items on postal changes, parliamentary office moves, and a burglary attempt in South Shields, with details of the attackers and the wounded landlady.
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Long Soax Raysell
Liverpont
Pricgipal
Enpisnd
John Russell
Downing Street
London
Paruiawest
House of Commons
Parliament
Parliament House
Danis
South Sutetos
Cabey
Union Alley
South Shields
Itty
Pottif
Crown
Kimpton
Pureena
Larsons
Oxford Street
Mile End
Kimypton
Chase
Sil
Board of Guardians
The
Rumford Union For Relief
Ttsreutd le
Parsons and
Diamond Dust Strops and Cutlery Makers Ad
An ad for TROPS Diamond Dust strops and cutlery items lists ready charged strops and boxes with price points and product names. It cites JOHN BROTHERS and CO as manufacturers and warns about a counterfeit wrapper claiming a London address. Joby Brothers and Co are noted as importers and manufacturers with agents sought.
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Trops
John Brothers and CO
Roseworld
Angel Court
Joby Brothers and Co
Strand
London
Caution on Spurious Copies of Manhood Book
In consequence of numerous complaints by patients who were induced to buy counterfeit editions advertised under titles imitating Manhood. Patients may have the work mailed from the Author or agents by remitting 1s 6d in postage stamps to their address.
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Penrewase
Arma
IneLaxp
Freeman's Journal
Ireland
Birmingham
Armeok
R. and
L. Peary
Perry
Wadder, &c
Persy Areio
Bernprs-Street
Oxford-Street
London
Itibio
R. J. Brodie and CO
Montague Street
Russell Square
British Museum
Ely Place
Merrion Square
Dublin
Price
Brodie and Co
Sherwood
Gilbert
Piper
Paternoster-row
Hannay and Co
Purkiss
Compton-street
Soho
Noble
Chancery-lane
Barth
Bryrget-street
Coven Garden
Gordon
Leadenhall-street
Gondon
London Mercantile Journal
Zeylanica
Nazare
Jobestone
Corphit
Messrs
Predie and Co
Sarreons
Curtis
Sentet
Bull-street
T. Sawler
Ann’s Square
Manchester
G. Philip
South Castle
Liverpool
Allen
Lonz-row
Nottingham
Carey
Bedford-row
Putilin
Henceron
Castle-place
Belfast
W. Ard HL. Robinson
Greenside-street
Edinbergh
Campte
Argyll-street
Glasgow
Masnoon
L Cran, and Co
U S
Essex and Herts Mercury
Curtis Om Mantingo
Naval 1 Military Gazette
Sea Maniinop
United Sq Vt
Mears, Curtis and Company
Faith Street
Soho Square
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Guild
New Market Gallery
Cruritt
Madrid
Nuevo Espectador
Antonio Jose Preije
M.C
Tts
M. Preije
Noninston
Rice
Ransome
Ceylon
Bury
Frat Efe
Solomon
New Orleans
Picayune
Jonathan
Folkestone
Elizabeth
Sam
Burns
Spade
Carer Chronicle
Bradford
Horton
Leeds Mercury
Electric Telegraph
Norfolk
Worfalk Chronicle
Venice
East Indie
Lord Dumonald
Warner
Fierdship
Perkins
Hampshire Telegraph
A. Mahen
Ceetamu
Marshal Lances
Marshal Mortier
Order of St. Louis
la Grilonniere
Aud
Loire
Cher
Sierra Meena
Mayor
Badajoz
Marshal Lannes
Spancas
Linssis
Dantzig
France
Damascus
Mussulman
Mussulmans
Meikle Rock
Avoch and
Fortrese
Prateuut
Ross-shire Advertier
Galway
Paddy
Haymarket Tueatny
Reynolds
Kate O'Brien
Miss Reynolds
Gundolelta
Mise Reynolds
Archer
Morton
Rostrum
Lester
Little Devil
Farren
Surzane
Conde de Montemvlin
Conde
Shellden
W. Farren
Peter Teazle
Julia Bennett
Teazle
Lady Teazle
Julia Bennail
RacnEt
Mdlle
Rachel
Rorat Polyrecusic
Ryan
Schoubein
Oitu
Macready
Westminster Abbey
Sporting Intelligence
Don Francisco D'Assis
Count DE Montemolin
Spain
Tuileries
Spein
Aeayn Tours Trois
Francisco DE Agsts—Pampeluna
SeRtocs Avraay
Torscay
George Clerk, Bart
Penicuik
Hall
Peizhbourhood
Binach
Bisset
Coun
Pete Eesenees
Edinburgh
Great Western
Pais
Gravesend
Recheater
Grane Junction
Ghawdthaabacken
Hlack
Brightop
Cresden
AGS
South Western
Manchester and
Leeda
Midland
Bristol
Wingham
Newcastle and Carlisle
Darlington Norfolk
South-Eastern
Dover
Greenwich
Ary
Chester & Birkenhead
Ates
Dundee & Arbroath
Durham & Sunderland
Dublin & Kingstown
Drogheda
Paisley
Greenock
Mancheater, Bolton
Preaton & Wyre Selene
Eastern Union
Paris
Rowen
Representation of Manchester
Music Hall
Store Street
Charles Gilpin
Shorly
Fry
Morning Chronicle
John Easthope
Mes
Richard Cobden
John Brigit
W. J. Fox
Charles Dickens
Douglas Jerrold
Charles Potter
Heary Richards
J. H. Parry
F. Rowton
H. Vincent
Board of Directors
Guardians of the Poor of
St. Marylebone
New Road
J. Hamilton
Bart
Poor Law
Louisa Merdaunt
Michi
Poor Law Commissioners
Poor Law Commissionere
Potter
Muilallen
Kitchener
Merdaunts
Mills
Louisa Mordaunt
Joseph Woodward
St. Pancras
Kaut
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