Fragmented tale of Searsmont and De Chauffeur
In a heated scene at a tavern, Fanny Emeline and Count De Chauffleur dispute slanders against the Count. Mr Searsmont urges caution and a pending two month delay before marriage while letters to France seek proof and restore reputation amid family expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thas
Este
Fala
Scaramon
Searsmont
France
Mr. Sentamont
Lehall
Aumale
Searmont
Emeline
de Chaufleur
Tim
Sam
Elopement scandal shocks a New York millionaire
The episode centers on De Chauffeur and his American wife, whose elopement and marriage infuriate her wealthy father. He revokes his will, disowns her, and wealth shifts to her husband. The scandal shocks Gotham society and tarnishes the French adventurer from his barber origins. The tale continues next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Choulleur
New York
Gotham
Broadway
Shomk
de Chaufener
Town Meeting and Temperance Notes Update
An adjourned Freemen meeting appoints committees to draft town regulations for the public tomb and report to the Town Council. Funds are allocated for street lagging on Hope and High streets, and a tax collector is named. A School Committee controversy leads to resignations that are later withdrawn, and a new year’s roster of committee members is listed. The temperance report lauds progress, urges continued lawful reform, and condemns excessive measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Bullock
J. Russell Bullock
Nathan Bardin
Bennett J. Munro
Hope Street
High Street
Samuel Sparks
Champlin Bowen
Joseph C. Pearse
Bennett J. Monro
Thomas Shepard
Ines W. Cooke
James N. Sykes
Benjamin Hall
Geo. B. Munro
Oliver Mason
John Grey
Samuel White
Win
I. Church
Crawford Easterbrooks
Amos Crandall
Une Batol Test'ery Election Report
On the whe d dey of Agsih the annual election for Une Batol Test' of Artil lery examined thirteen officers including Wa. &. Taylor Captain Crawford Rasterbrooks 1st Lieutenant Seoab Babb Jr Qa. Martie D. Bonney Ensign A. Sydney D Wolf Quarter Master and Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Une Batol
Agsih
Exmuing Peat
Taylor
Crawford Rasterbrooks
Seoab Babb Jr
Martie D. Bonney
A. Sydney D Wolf
Important Decision in New York Citizen Insolvent Case
In Boston the court led by Judge Woodbury delivered a learned opinion in Town and Country vs Smith arising under the Insolvent Law. The issue was whether a discharge under that law binds a New York citizen and whether a foreign creditor gains advantage over Massachusetts residents. The bill sought an injunction in the U S District Court for Massachusetts that attached the maker’s property. The court dismissed the bill, marking a pivotal ruling affecting numerous similar suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Boston
Woodbury
Ve. Smith
New York
Walt Wren
United States Court
District of
Massachuuatta
Massachudetts
Nolle Prosequi Entered in Case Mentioned in Express
A court entered a nolle prosequi on the accessories in the case involving the accused. The actions took place with the attorney on record for 333 wealth and the matter proceeds to docketing considerations as reported by the New York Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ara ‘Ieee Pedi Ja. Acquieres
Cag
Ap J. Seale
Sterenon
Indignation in a community over Porterfield funeral remarks
A letter dated Nasmvide on March 16 describes a community aroused to vengeance over Porterfield’s funeral sermon at the P Church with ministers officiating. It notes a wife’s repentance, social ostracism, and mournful interactions as part of the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porterfield
P. Church
Howal
Edgar
Elm tree cut for Providence and Worcester railroad near Smiths bridge
A large elm along the Mosshalve river near Smiths bridge was felled last Friday to accommodate the Providence and Worcester railroad track. The tree yielded seven cords of wood and appeared to be about 160 years old, as indicated by its grain. Workers are now cutting the track through the hill on Smith street, which will be bridged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosshalve
Smith
Providence and Worcester
Smith Street
Providence Jour
Mexican War Rumors From Vera Cruz Sailings and Battles
Late reports from Vera Cruz through New Orleans papers claim President Paredes may lead forces on the field if the United States attacks from the Gulf. Generals Taylor and Mexicans muster troops toward Matamoras and Rio Grande positions, with the US brig Somera at Vera Cruz and British squadron ships in Sacrificios. The Mexican government debates Slidell’s reception while both sides push for war and mobilize 8000 troops for the Rio Bravo by early April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Vera Cruz
New Orleans
Paredes
United States
el Republicano
Taylor
Matamoras
Rio Grande
Slidell
Jalapa
Texas
U.S
War Somera
Mexia
Kalel
Parsudi
Rio Bravo
Cumberland
el Locomotor
St. Mary's
Cap of Liberty emblem and its evolving meaning
The text traces the cap of liberty from a symbol of honor to a badge of freedom. It notes enslaved people earning liberty wore the cap publicly, describes the cap as sugar loaf shaped with a cone, and ties freedom to humanity and eternity. It claims liberty should be pure and unstained by faction or tyranny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolde
World’s largest bridge La yang in China described
A late article in The Builder recounts the legendary La yang bridge over a sea arm in China. It claims 26 800 Par feet, 300 arches, 70 feet wide road, 7419 feet pillar spacing, and 70 foot high triangular stone facings, with variable pillar spacing and breadth reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layang
China
Babylon
Slo
Paris
Europe
Unclear OCR narrative of a shooting incident
Fragmentary report describes a Friday event in which a pistol was fired at a person named Ashcomb during a dispute. A lawyer allegedly fired a ball into his head. Flo survived initial reports but no hope was entertained for recovery. Blackiston represented the family of the shooter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean
Gory
Ashcomb
Flo
Blackiston
Baltimore Sun
Magnetic Telegraph to Boston Portland Line Progress
The Magnetic Telegraph to Boston will run to Portland via Haverhill and Dover with funds raised. Half the needed amount for a second branch through Salem Newburyport and Portsmouth is subscribed, enabling instant communication across the United States as wires extend from Boston. Remaining shares to raise about $10,000 in these towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Portland
Haverhill
Dover
Salem
Newburyport
Portsmouth
United States
Portraits Presented to Supreme Court by Peter Oliver Bay
Peter Oliver Bay presented to the Supreme Court two framed portraits, one of Benjamin Lynde Chief Justice 1720 1744 and one of Peter Oliver Chief Justice 1772 1hepecasion of the eulogies of Great Britain. Austin Baily Ada Hon Theodore Pasuimenvyerk. The American Bible Society elected Theodore Frelinghuysen President. Governor Miller of Missouri is dead. A funeral in St Louis observed with military civic mourning. Fire destroyed McIntosh's sash and blind factory in Roxbury. two Boston Firemen were killed by falling debris. The brig Majestic from St Domingo reports unrest and poor navy conditions. Capt Parnham seeks government redress after being attacked. The brig Othello with Circus Company denied permission to perform at St Domingo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Oliver
Supreme Court
Benjamin Lynde
Massachusetta Bay
Great Britain
Austin Baily Ada
Miller
Missouri
St. Luwia
Roxaway
Earle
Foress
McIntosh
Roxbury
Lis
Boston
Doumecas
Majestic
True
St. Domingo
Dominicans
Parnham
Alert
New York
Farmham
Othello
St Domingo
Jour. Com
Ohio arrives from St Thomas with cargo sale noted
The bark Ohio under Capt Rennegan arrived from St Thomas after departing March 17. A cargo of 1000 barrels Baltimore flour sold at five dollars per barrel. Pitch pine lumber priced at ninety five dollars per thousand. The Croton of New York condemned and Washington of Philadelphia chartered to load mahogany for Antwerp. The briglest to sail soon for Wilmington. Savannah Republican, March 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas
Ohio
Rennegan
Baltimore
Croton
New York
Washington
Philadelpia
Mahogany, &c
Antwerp
Wilmington
Savannah
Kidnapping outrage in Columbus stirs strong response
Reports detail the alleged seizure of Phinney a colored man by Forbes aided by Armitage. They fled toward a slave state with a reward offered for their capture and the return of Phinney. Police and officials face prison as investigations proceed and Governor to offer $1000 bounty. An unrelated boat collision on the Wabash Valley near White River results in sinking and presumed losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steauine Mex
Columbus
Ohio
Phinney
Forbes
Serors
Armitage
Columbus Journal
Boston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Phenex
Briatol
Town Meeting
Singling
Court House
H. BE
Swan
Fall River
Pereléa
Cincinatti
Bradford Durfee
Providence
New Bedford
John Jacob Astor
Ruprano Apxoup
Lemuel Hl. Arnold
Military Academy
West Point
Rhode
Peterburg
Huntingdon County
Pauling
Bristol
M. Temperance Society
Jey
George H. Coit
Henry P. Pierce
Messrs. Morse & Parmenter
Rhode Island
Point Judith Light
Massachusetts
Laren
Havre
Silvie de Grasse
Rich
Marshal Bugeaud
Nee
Duke d’Aumale
Spain
Count Trapani
Amull
Poland
Sabia
Russia
St. Etienne
Lyons
Algiers
Salonica
Feou
Havana
T. Street
McConnell
Pa‘pera
Ana
Santa Ana
Pea Downie
Emi
Ciy
Vera Cras
Picayune
Theodore Pasuimenvyerk
The
American Bible Society
Hell
Theodore Frelinghuysen
Society
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