Rise of the Royal Agricultural Society and the farming boom
The article traces the Agricultural Society's overlooked mechanical department, the rapid expansion of farm implements displays, railway support for exhibits, and how drainage and chemical innovations transformed British farming. It highlights Parkes and Lawes pioneering drains and superphosphates, the spread of pipe drains, and the shift from traditional to scientific agriculture driven by manure chemistry and improved equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Society
Charter of Incorporation
Oxford
Liverpool
Gloucester
Royal Agricultural Society
Chelmsford
Salisbury
George Stephenson
Easter Counties Railway
England
George Turner
Barton
Devon
Leicester
Holkham
Northumberland
Young
Norfolk
Etoal Agricultural Society
Difcred Knowl
Bes
Fred Hight
Cental
Lord Bacon
Josiah Parkes
Parkes
Baltan
Lancasy
Heathcoate
Smith
Deanston
Jolton
House of Lords
Earl of Lonadsie
Birmingham
Derby
At Agricultural Society
John Reese
Earl Spencer
John Reade
Shrewsbury
Thomas Scrags
Roert Peal
Corp Drainage
Yorkshire
Newcastle
Heaths
Wolds
Lincolnshire
Nelson
Lord Yarborough
D&c
Peru
Myers
Peruvian
Lisbon
Garcilasco de la Vega
Europe
Humphry Davy
Ichaboe Islanda
Africa
Charles Berangal
Ming
Ligbig
Liebig
J. 2. Lawes
Hertfordshire
Poser
London
Southampton
Messrs
Digon
Cardus
Buenos Aires
Henslow
Felix Stowe
Suffolk
Fell Stowe
Fonglow
Potter
J. B. Lawes
Cambridgeshire
Brampshire
Dorecshire
Norway
Mr. Lawes
Bow
Sondon
Odams
Bedfordshire
Anecdote of the Constitution and Two Frigates
Commodore Stuart recounts how the Cyane and the Levant failed to take the Constitution after rapid action. Captains Falcon and Douglass, rivals in prior battles, admit fault over bearing out of action. The British Admiralty feared the Constitution and kept the Levant waiting for Cyane. The tale ends with a boast that the ship could not be taken even by a dozen ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelpha
Nile
Falcon
Douglass
Constitution
Ito
Rentiemon
United States
Levant
View of Cottondom Affairs in Georgia Letter Excerpt
A Cincinnati Commercial extract from a Georgia citizen criticizes cotton state politics, warns of heavy debt and tax burdens, and foresees potential peaceful separation or reunion. The writer blames tariffs for Carolina’s stance, predicts poverty for the cotton states, and urges Middle States to endure until reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnai Commercial
Georgia
Middle States
Union
Carolina
Charleston
New York
Wll
Reunion
The Coolest Thing on Record at a Messy Convent Procession
An aging priest at a convent gate holds a donation box as a marching army approaches. A rugged Yankee searches his pockets for loose change, unfolds dirty paper, and finally offers a clay pipe before, with a nod, he moves on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Messes
Mons
Jonathan
Tete
Fort Pickens Commander Slemmer Stands Firm at Pensacola
Lieutenant Adam J. Slemmer, a Pennsylvanian and West Point graduate, commands Fort Pickens amid Florida secession. Facing bombardment from Forts McRea and other positions, he refuses to surrender without orders, earning commendation for defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam J. Slemmer
Norristown
Penn
Weat Point
Pennsylvania
Flest Regiment of Artillery
Ile Fe
Fort Pickens
Navy Yards
San Darlos de Barrancas
Pickens
McRea
Navy Yard
Florida
Leutenant Slemmer
Fort
Picken
Oman
Meltea
Barrancas
Slemmer
Leutenant
Forte McKea
Rostie-Ments
Pensacoly
Charleston Harbor
Columbiads Described as All-Purpose Seacoast Gun
The text explains the Columbiad as a heavy cannon capable of firing various projectiles with a large powder charge at adjustable angles. It notes two sizes in service the 9 inch and 10 inch models with weights and charges, and mentions elevated placement at Fort Art for extended range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prwent
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ATES
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Aix
Pat Gear
Ona
H. L. Rann
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Walworth Co
Wis
General Denlera
East Water Street
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Business Directory
Congar & Day
Wil
Alam St
Wytewael
Ford Tanner
Ay Hove
Exchange Bank
Mhiecder
Wiseonaam
Recopsah
Vct
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P. Wheeler
Stare
Lilo
Starin
Soon
Creal
Bo Sane
Pete
Wisitewster
Wahyorth
K. Vhiele
Cuba
M. Werbst
Nealer Owlfiar
Trantes
Ghoenpsy
HAVYK
Wihntewater
Wiim
Mione
Peery
Peerth
Ray
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Watt Alan
Fort Wihesen
Wisconon
Offica Eerere
Hihead Stoeds
Wiley Pab Estate
Henry Adkiys
Seial 6
Conranseer Eee
Wadteorth
Tats Uicease
N. Mengitam
Colfer Grams
Dewolp & CO
Ratroad
A. Tanner & CO
Ania
Im Pousggen Nomet Dy Tetoda
Crecerias
Croukery
Bishoow Fate
Capea
Adbuery
Petia
Aid
Sayos
Hasse PO
Mase
Lenin Groceries
Manserp Tahove Whiewater Hote
Murphy, Srabaway Soles An Chancery
General Mill Aid
Meteopal- Aus
Whitewater
Montague
Thos
Tivnoral Conveyaneer
Ofer Mn
Fev
T.D. Weeks
Ulee
Charles Horning
Hall & Co
S.C. Heen
Lenin
Sagt
Doora
Milwauke
Hivag
Littlejohn
Mabbeyt & CO
Pershing
Bigelow & Crosby
Lowell
Brussels
Curt Alvs
Binaig
Candee
Bibbie & Co
East Water Stree
Wis. Book & Stationery Store
Wiotesafe and Retail
Milwaukree
Cornelis
Sehertei
Trary & Cluaver
Chitage
A. Judson Higgins
Clark Street
Lake
Chicago
Atest
Masic
Boamk
Beachers
Benomaries
Gilbert Hubbard & Co
South Water Street
Eorner
Wells
Jily
Trunninn
Porvea
G B.cahersten
South
Illinois
Anufacturers
Agle
Tanner
Avent Wingy
Grover & Baker
Wachenes
Broadway
Elms Howe
Grover & Baker A. M Co
Grover & Baker & M. Company
Grover Dé Baker
Groveré Baker
Blias Town
Grover & Hakers. M. Co
Breadbay
Jork
Elias Howe, Jr
Ten Ponts
Grover & Maker
Iteh
Graver @ Baker Sewing
Elias Howe. Jr
Metropolitan
Horeon Center
A. Ferrall
Wale
GAR & Day
Rye Straw
Conti ED
Georgie
Columbiads
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