Bristol Town Meeting Elects Officials and Sets Tax
Bristol voters in a large town meeting chose a Whig Town Council by about 100, elected moderator pro tem as needed, and appointed officers including Town Clerk Nathaniel Waldron and Town Sergeant. A new highway commissioner was chosen, a tax of 8500 dollars was set with assessments at 30 cents per 100, and allocations were made for council, asylum, poor, debt, and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Bullock
Harris
Allen
Arnold
Lawrence
Dimay
Reynolds
Diman
Hall
Colt
Spooner
Wardwell
Byron Diman
Peter Gladding
Nathaniel Waldron
Manchester
Wiliam P. Munro
N. Bullock
Geo. B. Munro
C. Easterbrooks
John Norris
Charles Fales
Col
Nathlia
Bristol
Nathl Byfield
Benjamin Tilley
Tilley
Isaac Manchester
John S. Pearse
Vote totals show Allen leads for governor and Arnold trails
Election figures report Harris 8602 and Allen 9025 for governor with scattering 8 and an Allen majority 414. Lieut governor shows Arnold 8652 Lawrence 925 Fisher 648 scattering 17, with Lawrence behind and Arnold ahead by 27. Whig slate leads Senate 16 13 with 3 vacancies. Dems and state officers likely re-elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Allen
Scattering
Arnold
Lawrence
Fisher
May
Assembly
Senate
Giles
Her Return With Bull and Spare in Masthead Colors
The note suggests she will reappear with the bull and spare items and her colors displayed prominently in the masthead, indicating a recurring or symbolic presentation linked to her identity and branding.
How far forward ought the studies of Public Schools go
A discussion on education argues whether public schools should limit to common branches or include higher academy and seminary studies. It contends a thorough mental training is essential for a virtuous and wise citizenry to preserve republican institutions and liberty. The piece warns that national safety hinges on a well educated mass, not a noble minority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabol
Spega
Alexander the Great
Jonathan
Crystal Palace
Meme
Bristol Friends Follow The Example Set By Others
The message questions whether Bristol residents will imitate a model seen elsewhere and adopt similar practices or standards. It suggests a call to action for the local community to align with demonstrated approaches.
Winter Distress and Immigrant Prosperity Abroad
A northern winter left streets snowbound and chimneys shaking, while a correspondent notes California investment interest and new construction plans in San Francisco and Honolulu. Reports on Emigrant pressure, bridge capital, and Hawaii politics hint at emerging commercial ties across the Pacific, amid local hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fornia
Daily New Enterprises
Euter
California
Irving House
San Francisco
Sam 1. Brannan
San Francesco
Brannan
Pacific
Honolulu
Sandwich
Cuba
Sandwich Islands
Californias
Valinia
New Orleans
Kamehameha
Judd
Severe North East Snow Storm Disrupts Rail Service
A violent northeast snow storm before midnight blankets streets with deep drifts and halts rail traffic. The Newton special was delayed about an hour while outward trains moved with snow plows. several regions report two foot street depths and damaged awnings. The storm disrupts Southeast State travel and delays mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Severs
Newton
Worcester Road
Rae Bee
Boston Journal
Navy report backs routes recon in China and Japan seas
Secretary of the Navy report favors reconnaissance of navigation routes in the Northern China and Japan seas. It notes no vessels of the service can be assuredly built for 125 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washmoton
Secretary of the Navy
China
Japan
Mrs Casvauty Mr Hiram Munson In Conway Meet Accident
Mrs Casvauty and Mr Hiram Munson of Conway were involved in a dangerous accident two to three weeks ago. He stood on a steel trying to lift meat to a hook when he slipped and fell.
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Pamrs
Casvauty
Hiram Munson
Conway
Fisherman Is Speared in Creek Near His Home
A man named Gill was speared in a creek near his home on a Thursday. The incident involved Howland, who was second in command in the craft, and the injury affected his leg and a half.
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Howland
Gill
Thursda Sastin
Wrecks and Winter Storms Reach Across the Coast
A lump sum of damaged cargo from a wreck lies on a beach with 18 bales of cotton and 1,706 barrels noted. A captain’s memorandum book was recovered at Colingset. The storm impacts New York Sound vessels, with steamers diverting to harbor and trains reaching Stonington late. Snow blankets Portland and Newburyport, New York reports record high tides, flooded docks, and widespread merchandise losses as severe weather rages in many areas. Remarkably, storms of recent years in April exceed prior ones for this section.
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Colingset
Anche
New York
Fall River
Stonington
R Ae
Massachusetts
Portland
Newburyport
New Bedford
Pecs
N. Y
North River
Fulton Street
Battery
West Street
Fulton Market
Jersey City
Hoboken
Bunker
Explosion on steamer Glen Cove near St Louis
The Glen Cove exploded while docking in St Louis on April 3 after a New Orleans voyage, bursting boilers and injuring many. About 150 passengers were aboard with many killed. Nearby steamers Catara ct Georgia and Western suffered damage and casualties. The Glen Cove later burned to the water line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
New Orleans
Georgia
Western
Glen Cove
Steamboat Red Stone Explodes Near Carrollton
The steamer Red Stone commanded by Capt Tate backing from Scott s landing near Carrollton exploded killing many aboard and sinking in twenty feet of water. About 70 people were aboard including crew. only the captain and clerk survived with the captain severely injured. By 8 PM fifteen bodies recovered in mutilated condition with names not yet released.
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Manison
Red Stone
Tate
Cincinnati
Scott’s Landing
Carrolton
Tragic Drowning of James Conway Aged Six Near South House
Drowning occurred Tuesday afternoon as James Conway son of Mr. Mark Conway fell from a rock into a pond hole near the South House in district No 1 on the Massachusetts side of the river. The Pawtucket Gazette urges parents to keep children away from the dangerous area.
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James
Mark Conway
South House
Massachusetts
Pawtucket Gazette
Irish Exiles to be Freed Under Colon Office Order
The Dublin Freeman's Journal reports that dispatches from the Colonial Office authorize the immediate release of Irish Exiles on condition they do not return to any part of the British Islands. Mr Whiteside had been a strong advocate for liberation.
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Dublin Freeman’s Journal
Colonial Office
Whiteside
Emancipated slaves to settle on Ohio land
The late Mrs. Ware of Frankfort Kentucky by will freed thirty slaves and bought a 1300 acre tract in Ohio for their settlement. The Cincinnati ¢ reports the liberated blacks are now near beginning their new life on the land provided.
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Frankfort
Ohio
Cincinnati
Hen of Dr Hero Lays Three Fine Eggs in One Day
A Cochin China hen owned by Dr J H Hero of the Waster Cure laid three good sized eggs within twenty four hours, presenting a notable example of prolific poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hero
Cochin China
Continental News Note On Africa and European Affairs
The report mentions Africa and a steamship voyage, plus a planned reduction of the army and a possible rise in the Gendarmierie by about 20 000. It notes Gen Cavaignac’s clash with the chamber over policy and a passport issue to Belgium. Paris reports 228 transported convicts and arrests linked to opposition after the coup.
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Africa
Rederick
England
Cavaignac
Tomoibierre
Bedeau
Belgium
Bisa
Paris
Cashes
France
Pal
United States
M. Emile de Girardin
New Shoal Forms in Havana Harbor Warning Mariners
Havana reports a new shoal forming in the harbor’s main channel affecting entering vessels from the east and north winds. Mariners are advised to avoid the west side near the Mosq FEMA and guard boat line, as several ships have run aground.
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Hanson
Havgni
Havana
Ohio
New York Journal of Commerce
Rapping Disturbance During Funeral Sermon Reported
On a Tuesday funeral at the Second Universalist Church led by Rev. T. D. Cook loud rappings were heard on the wall behind the pulpit. Believers blamed spiritual interference while skeptics doubted, seeking the culprit who remains undiscovered.
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T. D. Cook
Second Universalist Church
Mike Olivia Dutcher
Beal
Thesounlds
Insane County Resident Haunted by Water Thought
An unnamed gentleman in this county reportedly suffers a rare mental breakdown with an initial hallucination at the lake. His mind allegedly confuses directions with a fused sense of front and rear, described as his head being turned.
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Siventar
Buffalo Courier
Cure of Rarumatis in Berlin Vermont Ends in Tragedy
An elderly Berlin resident once confident he could drive two loaded teams to Burlington was fatally injured when a mishap caused a fall. Family members recount his long battle with rheumatism and the sudden accident that left him wholly disabled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Vermont
Burlington
Caratasy
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Bristol Phenix
Friend of the
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Thames Street
Pamps
Bradford Durfee
Providence
Neal Dow
Friends of the
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Maine
Parris
Phenix
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