The Bourbon Again Arey Singular in Washington
A Washington event centers on Rev Eleazar Williams a supposed royal story and a late night dagger attack on him by an intruder claiming to have him at last The piece notes Williams dedication to his Indian mission and questions surrounding the famed Dauphin tale while reporting the assault as a curious addendum to a history steeped in mystery
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Washington
Elcazar Williams
Rutman
Eleazar Waleetss
Taon
New York
Peo Hom Oops Bay
Diekory
France
Advien
Goame
Putman
Mr. Williams
Eleazar Williams
My. Williams
House votes tie on Kansas Bill committee conference decision
The House, by the Speaker's casting vote, approved appointing a Conference Committee on the Senate Kansas Bill. The yeas and nays were 108 each, producing a tie resolved by the Speaker's vote in favor. Mr English supported appointing the committee but would hear the Senate's stance.
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House of Representatives
Senate Kansas
English
Senate
Irish Fight Brawling In South Town Ends With Arrests
A Sunday melee at a Constitution Street house involved Cornlins Lee John Lee and Patrick Keogen. The trio left with blackened eyes bruised faces and broken heads after a knife was produced. They were jailed and two men paid $10 bonds to be released. Cornelius Lee faces trial today.
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Constitution Street
St. S
Cornlins Lee
John Lee
Patrick Keogen
Justice Munro
Patrick Reagen
Cornelius Lee
Rainy Monday Refreshes Droughted Town Water Stores
Rain fell Monday night restoring water in a dry town. Many families had run out of rainwater for years as cisterns and wells dried up, leaving the landscape parched and the earth thirsty before the welcome deluge.
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Ciaternia
Senator Wilkins Updike and Gardner to Assembly
Wilkins Updike elected Senator and Benjamin O Gardner along with Walter Perry of Sorento win seats in the General Assembly representing South Kingstown with results announced.
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Ew "Wilkins Updike
Benjamin O. Gardner
Walter Perry
Sorento
General Assembly
South Kingstown
Agile steamer Mxrxerous resumes Fall River service
The agile steamer Mxrxerous under Capt. Wr. Brown resumes trips on the Fall River Mid New York route, returning to weekly departures on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. The Bays Srama skippered by Capt. Jzwxrr will depart Fall River on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays.
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Wr. Brown
Fall River
New York
Jzwxrr
The Queen of May Engraving Featured in Popular Magazine
A May issue highlights a frontispiece titled The Queen of May, praised as one of the finest engravings to appear. The Fashion Plate also receives high marks for taste and appeal to a wide female readership.
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Goprxr
Lapr
Ena
No. 2 Lirtguis' 55 Liyixa Rox weekly enlarged issue
The long established valuable magazine now contains eighty pages and is published weekly at $6 per year or 12 cents per number. It features notable pieces from Quincy Adams and other eminent figures and offers premier articles from top magazines in the U S and England. Published by Littell Son Co and others at 637 Broadway New York.
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Quincy Adams
Voustice Story
Chapis
Beak
Bishop Potter
I Review
BothagesRer
Albert
Banes
Hox
Javed Bparka
Fescott
Bancroft
Avg
England
Littell, Son & Co
Ruston
Stapdford & Dolisser
Dr Allen’s trunk robbed in hotel theft case
Dr. Allen at Gibbons Hotel found $100 stolen from his trunk after bidding farewell to James Carroll who was en route to Bristol Rhode Island. Carroll admitted theft at the County Jail and returned about $30. Sheriff Pearce took him into custody following telegraph alerts and a later arrest at the steamer landing.
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Twgr
St. Allen
Gibb's
James Carroll
Bristol
R. I
Gibb’s Hotel
Allen
Carroll
Boston Courier
Pr. Allen
Carrol
New York
Cara
Auction Preview At Burgos Store For Gold Book Sale
In the Library of Books to be gold at auction this evening at the Store of J N Burgos are many valuable works. Call in and see them before the sale.
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J. N. Burgos
News from Europe and Atlantic progress report
Four days out from Europe the City of Washington arrives New York April 13 after leaving Liverpool on the 31st. Kangaroo and Vanderbilt report miles steamed under favorable winds. Adversities abroad include Lucknow actions, Delhi trial updates, and Mississippi at Shanghai with Canton martial law and Manila talks. Trade and wheat trends show improvement. Spain rumors on slavery abolition denied.
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New Yonk
City of Washington
Liverpool
Stonner Vanderbilt
New York
Glasgow
Agamemnon
Timne
Atlantic
Carlyle
Lusa
Grazia
the Privy Council
Eyster Holings
Bombayore
Colin Campbell
Lucknow
Delhi
China
Mississippi
Shanghai
Minnesota
Canton
Commie Juner Reed
Manilla
Washington Fracas Ends in Pistol and Knife Discovery
In Washington on April 12, a post adjournment hall clash between Craige of North Carolina and Helper, author of The Impending Crisis, led to rapid separation by members and crowd interference. Helper carried a pistol and knife but did not threaten. An afternoon inquiry featured counsel Hale and Montgomery Clair, while the Benton funeral drew the President, Cabinet members, foreign ministers, and Congress.
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Washington
Wassixetos
Craige
N. C
Helper
Vuthors
Lightning strike aboard train near Natick alarms passengers
A ball of lightning descended from the sky and ran along a telegraph wire beside a New York and Worcester train near Natick, exploding with a cannonlike report. The wire and trees burned, cutting clearance within half a mile, while passengers including conductor Mr. Waller stayed calm as the bolt passed beneath the cars.
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New York and Worcester
Comemonwealth
Natick
Waller
Wheat and corn prices to stay low amid huge farmer stocks
The Cincinnati Price Current reports abundant stocks of wheat and corn held by farmers, with last October prices well below owners’ estimates causing reluctance to sell. Spring prices look uncertain as farmers may delay sales.
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Stocx
Tos Wast
Cincinnati
Statea
Star of the West Arrives with California Mail and Distress News
Reports detail the Star of the West arriving from Aspinwall with California mails and passengers. The Panama Herald notes distress at Panama for steerage passengers left behind, aided by Pacific Mail. Also covered are political moves on Lecompton, Fremont gold claims, and cabinet actions in Washington April 1.
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California
Star of the West
New York
Sonora
Panama Herald
Aspinwall
Northern Light
Panama
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Ae Eap Tee
Assembly
Lecompton
Senate
Supreme Court
Fremont
Mariposa
Interview with Benton and President and Treasury note proposal
The Union reports a long interview between Col Benton and the President with the President expressing gratitude for the visit. Benton urged strong public care for affairs and warned of imminent dangers, appealing for divine guidance. The Treasury Secretary invites proposals through May 10 for issuing up to 5,000,000 in treasury notes in exchange for gold.
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Treasury
Storm Damages Rail Line and Docks at Sandusky
A storm and high water at Sandusky cause dock and storehouse damage and sweep lumber from yards. The Cleveland and Toledo Railroad loses two thirds of cribbing protecting the track at the bay east end and about a mile of track near Port Clinton. Train service suspended but expected to resume in three days as water levels rise.
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Sandusky
Thelesveland and
Toledo Railroad
Trac
Port Clinton
Baltimore insurer expands to rent risk coverage
The Baltimore Patriot reports a local insurance company now accepts risks on rents. Property owners can insure against loss from tenant vacancy in addition to fire and flood protections.
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Novist Insurance
The
Baltimore Patriot
Artexrt To Poison In Stoughton Well
A resident in Stoughton was seen throwing something into a neighbor’s well amid a dispute. The well contained a white substance later found to be arsenic by Dr. Jackson. No legal action has been taken yet due to the alleged low character of the involved parties.
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Stoughton
Jackson
Boston Paper
Revered Rhode Island pastor addresses New Bedford audience
Father Wess, age eighty, spoke at the M E Church on Fourth Street in New Bedford in response to Rhode Island visitors. He recalled Newport years, shared text from first Samuel, urged obedience, and closed with a blessing as old pupils and neighbors offered remarks and prayers.
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Father Wess
M. E. Church
Fourth Street
Tsuns
Rhode Island
Mr. Craig
Father Webb
Newport
Thames Street
Connecticut
Leasant
Craig
Hollor
Vew
Bedford
Mercury
Death of Thomas H Benton in Washington D C
Obituary recounts the life of Thomas H Benton born 1782 in Orange County North Carolina. It notes his long public service as U S Senator from 1820 to 1851 and later a U S Representative from Missouri, his virtuous private life and family, and his death in Washington after a full career marked by integrity and strong religious faith. The report also covers a separate local bank robbery case involving Albert Stockwell, the recovery of most stolen funds, and the arrest proceedings.
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Providence
Thomas Hl. Benton
Benros
City of Washington
Aiden
Tunde
Thomas H. Benton
Orange County
North Carolina
Chayel Hill College
William and Mary College
Virginia
United States Army
Nashville
Tennessee
Tennese
Duckson
Missouri
Senate of the United States
Munroe
House of Representatives
St. Lou
Col
Benton
Ilindh Tage
Col. Benton
Misa McDowell
Virginian
William Carey Jones
Jessie Benton Freemont
Sarah Benton Jacob
Susan Benton Bulleau
Calcutta
Hus Grafton
Albert Stockwell
Bruce
Stockwell
Pratt
Boston
Boston Journal
Death of General J A Thomas in Paris
News from Europe reports the death of General J A Thomas in Paris due to typhoid fever. He served as Assistant Secretary of State under the Pierce administration and retired when John Appleton was appointed, marking the loss of a respected State Department leader within a year of retirement.
Emancipation Case Ended With Slave Status for Cynthia
In 1843 Stephen Kyler of Kentucky was freed by his master and married slave Cynthia owned by Mr. Taylor. Attempts to free her via sale or emancipation failed under state law. Courts ruled Cynthia property, not a wife, and subject to attachment for debts, with the decision aligned to white male prerogatives.
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Stephen Kyler
Kentucky
Aaleve
Cynthia
Taylor
Joseph Kyler
Stephen
Ond Dunskp
Girard County
Thia
Dunlap
Circuit Court
Court of Appeals
Worcester
Conference Note On Trade, Navy, and Diplomatic Pressures
Fragmentary 19th century dispatch reports Orr pledging opposition assent to a conference committee. It notes Senate and House tensions over trade policy, requests for an executive document to communicate Gen Case’s note to Lords Napier, and British complaints about the African slave trade and vessel flags.
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Orr
Senate
House
Case
Lords Napier
England
France
Calvenys
Vescela
Floods Persist at New Orleans After Levee Breaches
April 12 reports show the river high with multiple levee breaches near the city causing widespread flooding on this side while the opposite bank remains reportedly undamaged. Crevasses threaten plantations and streets as heavy rain recurs. On April 14 a boiler explosion aboard the steamboat Falmouth near New Orleans killed seven or eight and injured several. repairs on the opposite riverbank crevasse are not yet underway as the river holds steady.
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New Ogleann
New Or
Gans
Torry-Two States ad mission bill adds states to Union
The bill for the admission of Minnesota passed the Senate and is expected to pass the House. It would raise the number of states to thirty two and record the pen ready to inscribe Kansas Oregon Ontario Nebraska and Washington.
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Torry
Minnesota
Senate
House
Union
Kansas
Oregon
Ontonagnon
Nebraske
Washington
Y. Cour
Eng
Liquor stock dumped as landlord vows temperance house
The Stage House landlord on Monday night carried his entire liquor stock into the gutter. He claims to have pledged to maintain a temperance house at Paris according to the Paris Democrat.
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Stage House
Temperance House
Paris
Death of Colonel Benton Described in Washington Correspondence
The New York Post reports Benton died after a last interview with Appleton and before General Houston could visit. Benton had ensured his will and final business with publisher Appleton were settled, delaying a meeting with Houston until morning which never occurred.
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The
New York Post
Washington
Mr. Benton
Gen. Boustur
Dr. May
Col. Benton
Qfr
Gen. Houston
Appleton
Fire destroys Baptist meeting house in Woonsocket
Fire at the Baptist meeting house near the depot in Woonsocket destroyed the structure and its furniture. The building was insured for 6000 with Providence Mutual. The basement owned by Providence and Worcester Railroad was damaged and not insured, with several tenants reporting losses and little insurance or none. Bryants Block suffered fire damage around 1000, saved by pumps. Daguerreotypists and grocers reported partial losses and limited or no insurance.
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Woonsocket
Baptist Meeting House
Providence Mutual
Providence and Worcester Railroad Company
L.C. Boylan & Co
Staven
A. C. Birelow & Co
Hampden
Springfield
Bryants
C. Matcalf & Co
Sunday Observance Praise Sparks Police Arrest Report
A Boston religious meeting claims revived discipline shows in public order as an arrest occurred the day before at his station. The city district notes improvement on Sundays and hopes for lasting change.
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Boston
New Potatoes First Season Specimen Report
A curious four potato specimen, about the size of a bealet, grew from the eye of an old potato. It hangs from a root and has no sprouts. The specimen, among several bushels, was found growing in a Somerset cellar and reported by the New Bedford Standard.
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Somerset
New Bedford Standard
Man Falls Into Deep Village Well and Survives
On Friday Peter Connell fell headfirst about sixty feet into a village well at the premises of John Allen. He remained unseen until he surfaced with only minor injuries, though his arms were bruised after striking the well sides. He climbed out unaided and was found safe near the arch, a remarkable escape. The Woonsocket Patriot reports the incident.
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Rewanxantz Escarr
Peter Connell
John Allen
Connell
Woorsocket
Death claims Henry D. Peck at Butler Hospital
Henry D. Peck, a young man, died at Butler Hospital on Saturday morning following an earlier reported excitability incident. His wife had died days before from the same cause, leaving two young children orphaned and facing irreparable loss.
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Henry D. Peck
Butler ‘Hospital
Civil War in Nicaragua and Town Jail Robbery in Watertown
Reports from Nicaragua claim Gen Jerée leads in arms against President Martinez amid widespread confusion as the San Carlos steamer was sunk by Nicaraguans and Costa Rican guards driven off. In Watertown New York a jail escape by feigning illness ends with a held couple and a robbery, and a New York court case involves Mrs Fisher charged with larceny from estate papers.
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New York
Nicaragua
Jerée
Martinéz
Attairs
San Carlos
Thicaraguans
N. Y
Ing Fisher
Carpenter
Carpohter
Cinedes
Lovina
US Navy squadron at Valparaiso in late February
The United States frigate Merrimac steamer Saranac flotilla Vandalia and transport Valdivia were at Valparaiso on February 28. Vandalia was expected to depart March 8 for Panama touching at Callao and other ports.
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United States
Merrimac
Saranac
Vandalia
Valdivia
Valparaiso
Panama
Callao
Arkansas town wrecked by hurricane. 25 dead reported
The St Louis Republican reports that on April 27 a hurricane struck Bertonville Arkansas blowing down most houses. Twenty five persons are said killed and many injured.
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Arkansas
St- Louis
Republican
Bertonville
Storm frigate Susquehanna at Quarantine and yellow fever cases
Reported details include 155 yellow fever cases aboard the Susquehanna at Quarantine New York with 85 patients left at Port Royal Jamaica and seventeen deaths. Also notes a contempt threat against an Indiana lawyer, sailors from Levant marching to a Boston church service, and various political and crime items including an assassination attempt in Washington and lottery fraud arrests in Norwich and New London.
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Susquehanna
Quarantine
New York
Port Royal
Jamaica
U.S
Levant
Baptist Bethel
Commercial Street
Boston
Stowe
Theodore Parker
Lewis
Norwich
New London
Conn
Dexter Clark Wins Geneva Assembly Seat By Narrow Margin
The Town Council reports the election of Dexter Clark Republican by two votes over Democrat Joseph L. Brown. Clark receives 400 votes to Brown's 397 with two scattering. The delegation remains uniformly aligned politically.
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Geneva Assembly
Dexter Clark
Joseph L. Brown
Clarke
Brown
Wounsuchet
A Curse for Broncuitis in Bristol Advertisement
There are many well attested cures for bronchitis using Wild Cherry or Dr. Wistar’s Cough Balsam, a medicine with a world wide reputation. U N Gifford, agent for Bristol.
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Wistar
U. N. Gifford
Bristol
Alpine Hair Balm promises natural color restoration for gray hair
An 1877 advertisement touts Alpine Hair Balm as a cure for baldness dandruff and skin diseases. It claims to restore original color to roots without dye and to stop itching by soothing the scalp while promoting hair growth and softness.
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Ives & CO
Milk Street
Boston
Mie
United States
Canadas
Mason, Apothecary
Broad Street
Providence
E. P. Mason & Co
J. Balch & Son
J. G. Hassard
Wm. B. Blanding
Chambers & Calder
Benjamin B. Bailey
Albert C.dana
Burrington
Thomas We Eddy
C. Bnemer
Mr. D
Amos Palmer
Albert: Calder
A. H. Field
Doctor Holmes
Pardon Sheldren
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