Melancholy Accident Near Conyers Claims Local Man
An Accidental shooting near Conyers Georgia kills Cyrus Wallace a respected citizen. While youths fired at a tree marked target a ball travels 250 yards into a hollow striking Wallace as he carried a load of wood. He dies within minutes leaving a wife and seven children. No malice is suspected toward shooter Smira who was unseen by Wallace at the moment of the accident.
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Con‘yers
Conyers
Sarr
Cyrus Wallace
Editorial Correspondence from Marretra on Col Grovern Death
The column reports Col John H. Grovern in Marretra died suddenly from heart disease after a day of improving health. It notes his wealth in leather and shoes, public works, hotel expansion, and a city-wide sense of mourning. The letter also mentions a busy court week with divorces and a sunny but cold climate.
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Marretra
John H. Grovern
South Carolina
H. G. Cor
Coz
Florida
Fletcher House
Execution of Foster Ends At Gallows After Cheerful Farewell
The report describes Foster's execution at 3 o'clock with the noose fixed, his final conversations, and thanks to his tailor. The sheriff announced life extinct after 40 seconds and the body was delivered to the Medical College. Foster remained cheerful and protested innocence to the end, requesting the noose be fixed on the gibbet to minimize struggle. The piece credits the sheriff for humane arrangements and notes press access.
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Cuarneston
5. C
Richard J. Foster
Charleston Riflemen
Josep Jonxson, Jr
McMunay
Walker
Foster
Leon Fuzion
Sisters of Mercy
Jno. T. Mrutiuxen
B. J. Waatey
Medical College
Crevasses Hit River Sections and Levees Stand
The Vicksburg reports widespread river crevasses from Point Worthington to Brunswick with rapid water flow at multiple sites. Levees at Point Lookout and Haggaman’s are secure, while McNeill’s, Mrs Crenshaw’s, Prentiss, and near Greenville show breaks. River level falls noted at Lake Providence and Tennessee Landing. Georgia Conference plans a Book Depository in Savannah with Rev J W Burke as agent. Odd Fellows to mark 40th anniversary nationwide with Savannah events on the 26th.
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Vickspure
Vicksburg
Point Worthington
New Orleans
Cammack’s Landing
Brunswick
Ashton
Carolina Landing
Mississippi
Victoria
McNeil
Journal & Messenger
Georgia
South Carolina
Charleston
Wm. J. Parks
Jas. E. Evans
HE. H. Myers
J. Blakely Smith
O. L. Smith
Co. R. Jewett
W. J. Sas
T. M. Furlow
Robert A. Smith
Nashville
Cotton Avenue
I. O
Odd Fellows
United States
Savannah
Jno
Sav. News
Vaudoux and political intrigue in Haiti history
The excerpt outlines Hayti’s political history with Soulouque linked to Vaudoux, a secret African rooted cult whose rites involve a green serpent idol and high priestess. It notes the sect’s reach into slave states, Soulouque’s elevation, and the queen’s role as high priestess, implying religious influence on authority.
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N. Y. Times
Hayti
Soulouque
Vaudoux
Gulf
Sickles Tragedy A Sad Reminiscence In New York
A Washington correspondent recalls the Sickles story through an Italian family tale. It covers Mrs. Bagioli born 1819 in Croton Falls, her marriage to Antonio Bagioli, Therese Bagioli Sickles, and the secret union later blessed by Archbishop Hughes. The piece links the couple’s daughter’s fate with public sympathy and a shared sorrow.
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Washington
N. York Times
Sickles
Bagioli
Croton Falls
Westchester County
Cooke
New York
Lorenzo da Ponte
Antonio Bagioli
da Ponte
M. Bagioli
Italy
Daniel E. Sickles
Manhattanville Convent of
University of New York
Dugald Stewart
Scotland
Mr. Eames
Bigelow
Evening Post
Sick
Kingsland
City of
Hughes
Buchanan
Senator Slidell
Mr. Sickles
Charleston Market Signals Calm Amid Wreck News and Trade Updates
Market reports from Charleston to New York note inclement weather and a quiet market with buyers scarce. Wreck and loss of life amidst ship traffic, fuel trade prices, cotton sales across Savannah to New Orleans, and vessel repairs mark a period of mixed activity and cautious trading.
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Charleston Market
Cuantestox
Isabel
Charteston
Havana
Key West
Cuba
Sterling Exchange
New York
New Orleans
Illinois
Kane
Sagua la Grande
Savannah
Mositz
Liverpool
Mosiz
Cuarvestoy
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