Advertising Rates and Post Office Pay Proposals
The notice lists advertising rates for the Bristol publication and then reports on a House committee bill to raise postmasters' compensation across the United States. It outlines current and proposed quarter earnings and commissions for various income brackets and notes possible discretionary power for the Postmaster General in distributing offices. The Washington Star is cited.
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House Committee On Post Offices
United States
Washington Star
Lightning makes record speedy voyage to Europe
The ship Lightning left Boston February 19 and reached the Mersey March 4 in 12 days 18 hours. It sets a new record as the fastest sailing vessel passage to Europe.
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Lightning
Boston
Mersey
Europe
Pillar of Peace at Lancashire Yorkshire Border Ruins
A landmark known as the Pillar of Peace, erected between Lancashire and Yorkshire after Napoleon's abdication, collapsed at its base following a loud thunder-like noise. Local Langfield residents reported the ruin and an ominous accident to nearby observers.
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Lancashire
Yorkshire
England
London Times
Langfield
Emigration scheme for Nebraska Kansas colonization
The Worcester originated movement aims to fund a ten million dollar corporation to foster a large emigration from free states and Europe to Nebraska and Kansas. Aims include an act of incorporation and subscriptions with small initial assessments. The plan criticizes Washington’s stance on slavery and claims support from the Republican Party.
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Nebraska
Boston
Springfield Republican
Worcester
Kansas
North
Free States
Europe
Washington
Ship Three Bells Encounters Two Fierce Gales En Route to Glasgow
A private letter from a passenger describes seventeen days from Sandy Hook to Glasgow aboard the Three Bells under Captain Creighton. On day three after the Hook, two huge seas shattered cabins and furniture, damaged the ship, flooded the decks, and caused a man to be washed overboard. The captain lost presents and the crew knocked in turpentine cask heads to relieve the waterlogged vessel. One survivor was rendered unconscious but later revived. A second severe gale followed, keeping the voyage hazardous throughout.
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Creighton
Sandy Hook
Glasgow
Hook
United Sites
A Rat-catching Hooked Cheese Trap Report
A reader describes using a tiny fish hook with a wire and cheese to trap a rat. The bait hung a foot from the ground and frightened the rest, causing all to flee and leaving no rats on the premises.
Scallion Executed in Santa Fe for Smith Murder
A man named Scallion was tried and hanged on November 12 in Santa Fe for the murder of Bugh N. Smith who remains listed as alive and slowly recovering.
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Scallion
Santa Fe
Doctor argues for no drugs to improve Christendom health
An old school physician claims thirty years of practice shows health would improve if there were no drugs or doctors. He becomes earnest, insisting the reason is plain and simple though the reader sees fragmented garbled text.
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Christendom
Wes
Netagram
The Man-Trap Tavern and the Ashdale Sins Unmasked
Mrs. Pratt and Edward Pratt confront years of temptation near Killigrew’s tavern in Ashdale. Killigrew’s liquor trade, aided by a lax law allowing man traps in roads, ruins Pratt’s resolve until Killigrew dies. Parker will close the bar, ending a curse on the town and saving Pratt’s family.
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Mrs. Pratt
Mire Pratt
Sarah
Weill
Edward
Mr. Pratt
Erernory
Parker
Ashdale
Old Killigrew
Phillips
Pratt
Killigrew
Poor philosopher finds solace in shabby coat
A speaker notes that insults from strangers sting less when they target his worn coat and hat rather than himself. He mocks any undue pride in garments, insisting his humble attire has no claim to admiration.
The Tavern’s lure ends in tragedy for Pratt family
Edward Pratt overcomes years of sobriety only to confront the ruinous pull of drink as Parker reopens the tavern in Brookville. He collapses under temptation, dies in despair, leaving Sarah and children to poverty and public care as the new owner pays fifty dollars a year to run the state licensed tavern.
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Edward Poth
Edward Pratt
Mr. Pratt
Parker
Edward
Sarah
Pratt
Ashdale
Modest Lady Repeats Hidden Tongue Quip
A friend notes a wife once shy before marriage now speaks freely with her tongue. The husband responds with a rueful sigh that it has been a long time since she spoke so openly.
French social rites described in quirky 19th century piece
The article mocks French habits by describing courting at age ten and early life stages, noting customs at fifteen and twenty one. It compares youths enjoying frog soup and rustic entertainments, while claiming French cultural products and ballet endure in high style.
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Sake Fathers
Mathiets
Harryi
Mysterious Back Room Guest At New Year Dinner
A fragmentary note describes a man living in the back being invited to a New Year’s dinner and eating meat, with vague remarks about a wife and departure. The text is incomplete and lacks coherent context or verifiable details.
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Bradford Street
Bristol
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Bayley
Jou Pai
Arthur
Jericho
Prat
Hargis
Commonwealth
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