Gales Cause Damage Across New England Coast
A severe gale on Tuesday and Wednesday caused extensive damage in Bristol and Providence with blown down barns fences and trees. Barns near Kilialeud and Remington collapse. $500 loss estimated. Pawtucket church steeple toppled. depot roof blown off. New York tides surged flooding wharves. coast feared for vessels and lives.
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Han
Wedgate
E. Remington
Providence
Stovington Allroad
Pawtucket
New England
Boston
New York
Reports of new Cuba invasion plots and enlistment surge
Circulating accounts claim another attempt to invade Cuba is under way with funds sent from the island for payments to an invading force. Georgia men reportedly enlist and sail toward Apalachicola with muskets and fabrics. Skepticism remains about Lopes's failed prior effort and whether the government will intervene.
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Cuba
Georgia
Apalachicola
Lopes
Oak manufacturing plant planned on Franklin Street
IP Mossra Norris and Cooke announce a new large building on Franklin Street between High and Wood streets to house steam powered oak and other manufacturing. They promise to publish a full description of the articles produced and the building's dimensions when operations begin.
Departing steamers draw crowds from Boston Battery
Correspondent describes two steamers the Union and the North America leaving a Boston pier for New Orleans and Chagres California amid rain and crowds. Many passengers are sailors wives and children bound for the new state. some women join husbands or seek new marriages in California as they accompany or await news.
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Phenix
New Yeurs
Union
New Orleans
North America
Chagres
Ove Stesmehip
California
Jacomp
Marrie
Naval Chase and Comical Dispatches on the North River
An amused observer recalls a friendly naval exchange between the steamers Union and North America near Pier No 4 on the North River. Shots from the North America miss the Union, provoking cheers from both ships and the wharf. A coach with two Spaniards arrives late, drawing smiles from onlookers before Union leads the passage up the river.
Severe North East Gale Ravages Boston Area
The Boston Traveller reports a fierce North East gale starting Monday night, flooding cellars on Long Wharf and Customs House area, wrecking wharves and flooding East Boston and Charlestown. A 60 ton schooner sank near Kowea wharf. a steeple collapsed at Bunker Hill Street church, killing a Lexington man and injuring none else. The tide reached record heights. several ships and property were damaged or destroyed.
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Dock Square
Long Wharf
Central
India
Kowe'a
Sea Street
Ann Street
Old Colony
Neponsel
Miller & Mason's
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Decater
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Ihs Foundation
Charlestown
Wolkman
Bunker Hill Street
Theodore Locke
Lexington
P.S
Boston
Custom House
Chelsea Beach
Deer Island
Rowe's Wharf
Foster's Wharf
Charlotte
Spaeth Boston
New
Harroon Avenue
South Boston
New Bridge
Washington Street
Dover Street
Springfield Street
Episcopal Church
East Boston
Destruction of Minot’s Rock Light House and Loss of Two Keepers
Reports from Cambridge through Malden and Chelsea describe extensive wreckage along the coast after Minot’s Rock Light House collapsed. Keeper Bennet arrived with debris. two keepers Joseph Wilson and Joseph Antonio perished, and Bennet lost clothing and about $60. The light stood at roughly 75 feet with iron piles 8 inches in base diameter.
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Cambridge
Malden
Chelsea
Chimages
Barrow
Cotasset
Minot
Mr. Bennet
Hannett
Benpew
Mr. Bennett
Hue
Culleetar Greely
Joseph Wilson
Joseph Antonio
Wilson
Antonio
Cohasset
Bennett
White Head
Demand for damages against Haytien Government
A letter from Hayti dated March 18 reports the Haytien Government demurring on paying damages for the illegal imprisonment of Captain Mayo of the American brig Leander. Commodore Parker of the Saranac demanded a decisive answer on payment. After three days with no reply, a second demand was issued before time expired. The Emperor's Government protests, saying only the nation's own actions were required. Boston Traveller.
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Hayti
Hayten
Mayo
Leander
Commodore Parker
Saranac
Boston
Murder of Baltimore Child Stuns City in Gruesome Slaughter
New York Herald correspondent recounts the brutal murder of five year old Jacob Rumpf, found near an abandoned slaughterhouse with deep head wounds. Two teens, Benjamin Hopkins and William Jones, were arrested as witnesses describe a grim assault on the Commons near Ann Street. Two Black women say they saw attackers carry the boy, knives drawn, and police pursue other suspects. The child’s parents are distraught, having already lost a daughter months earlier.
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New York Herald
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Fle Wae
Commons
Slaughter House
Alsuy & Broomatick
Marke
Benjamin F. Hopkins
Ape
William Jones
Jones
Ann Street
Man on Providence Railroad Track Rescued From Imminent Danger
Eyewitnesses report an insane man who had undressed lay on the Providence Railroad track as a train approached. Several bystanders intervened with great effort to move him to safety before the danger passed. The incident was witnessed by local travelers and reported by the Huston Traveller.
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Providence
Hgstun
Boston Slave Case Departure of Sims by Hornet to Savannah
The fugitive slave Thomas Sims from Georgia was placed aboard the brig Acorn and sent to Savannah aboard the steamship Hornet. About 300 police and U S marshals formed a guard as the column moved from the Court House to Long Wharf. The voyage was orderly with a few protests from abolition opponents and hymn singing on the wharf. Sims appeared unconcerned, expressing satisfaction with his treatment, and declined further signed papers intended to delay his return.
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Boston Journal
Sims
Thomas Sime
Georgia
Savanoal
Acorn
Coombs
Scott Square
V'Elock Sims
Court House
Wateh
United States
U. S
Court
State Streets
Long Wharf
Hornet
Wild Sime
Savannah
Committee of Vigilance
David Foster
Concord
Commonwealth
Sima
Byrnes
Lawin
J. Riley
George J. Coulidy
Wa K. Jones
Clark
Washington and
Buva
Office of the Commonwealth
Liim
A Puactican Nonagistant Mrs Abby Fol som Ejected at Tremont Temple
The account describes Mrs Abby Fol som being driven from Tremont Temple and left on the sidewalk for hours. After repeated requests to return home were ignored, officers finally removed her to the Watch House between 11 and 12 o'clock. The sequence shows strong opposition to aid and highlights clashes over her liberty and safety.
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Tremont Temple
Atch
Agion
Baston Trams
New $50 California gold piece described to Boston buyers
A Boston Journal note describes a freshly minted $50 gold coin from California. One face shows an eagle and United States of America with fineness 887 thousand stamped near the eagle, and 50 dolls at the bottom. The reverse features engine turning and small figures with 50 stamped around the edge, also bearing the United States assayer’s name. It was received by S Thaxter & Son in San Francisco to fund a Sabbath School library.
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California
United States of America
United States
Messrs. S. Thaxter & Son
San Francisco
Boston Journal
Seven Days Later From Europe Arrives In Boston
The steamship America capt Shannon from Liverpool via Halifax arrived in Boston Thursday with seven days of European news. She reports a slight cotton price decline, stronger breadstuff demand, and an improved outlook for wheat and flour. The Avantic steamer, damaged earlier, has been moved to Huskisson Graving-dock for inspection and repair with doctors finding the hull and copper in excellent condition.
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America
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Laverpool
Sth
Halifax
Boston
Mabou
Race Point
American
Surat
Liverpool
Huskisson
Threatened Cuban invasion discussed by Savannah News
The Savannah News predicts a Cuban uprising within a month. It says Spain cannot suppress the popularemitment and that Cubans are ready and eager for conflict, inviting friends of freedom worldwide to join.
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Balimore
Savannah News
Spanieh
Friends of Freedom
Uncertain plot to strike at Cuba sparks alert from Washington
The Intelligencer reports alleged departures from Apalapia Georgia with arms bound for Cubs and foresees a potential clandestine attack on Cuba. Georgia letters claim many will sail toward the Gulf to meet near Apalachicola canal to organize. Authorities vow vigilance to thwart any act against the republic.
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Saya
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Apalachicola
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Enterprising Yankee introduces new india rubber strap
An inventor presents a purple india rubber strap with springs at both ends for men with long mustaches. The wearer hooks the springs to the mustache, slips the strap behind the head, and can eat soup without parting the mustache. The note calls it a remarkable invention of the era.
Ravages of Disease Strike Cayenne Agriculture
The yellow fever outbreak has ravaged Cayenne, halting recovery after emancipation. Farms were deserted, crops of sugar and other products rotted in the fields. Mortality has been very high and the impact on the colony’s agriculture is severe.
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Cayenne
Cost of a World Fair Trip Calculations
The New York Tribune outlines expenses for a World’s Fair visit including steamer fare 200 dollars, gratuities, London rail and board for four weeks, hackhire, amusements, Paris travel, and weekly Paris costs totaling 1400 dollars. It notes a New York reporter John M Moore who died, famed for retiring on his income from cheap publications.
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London
Pari
Paris
New York
Philadelphia Engawer
John M. Moore
Moore
Postmaster General Criticizes New Postage Law Clauses
The Post Master General derides the new postage law taking effect in July. It says weekly papers may circulate free of postage in the county of publication, and that distances are measured from the starting office rather than county lines.
Elopement of Mrs Miller and Crook in 1850 51
The Pathfinder reports Mrs Hannah H Miller wife of Rev T H Miller of this city eloped with George H Crook of New York in December 1850. They posed as a married couple January 1 to 8 1851 and took property from Mr Miller and his wife totaling 8400007 35000. A $200 reward is offered for recovery of sums over $2000 with no reward for the fugitive. Boston Jour.
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Fiippement
Thert
Pathfinder
Hannah H. Maller
T. H. Miller
George H. Crook
New York
Sail makers strike for higher wages in New Bedford
Sail makers in New Bedford strike for pay rising from $1.67 to $2.00 per day. Spar makers also strike, riggers gain $2 per day, ship carpenters secured $2,295 last week.
Disorder at Kensington Presbyterian Church Scene
Sunday at the Associated Presbyterian Church in Kensington Philadelphia a division led to rival factions entering the building. Rev John Lyon was arrested at the pulpit on inciting riot charges and held to bail at 1000 dollars. A disruptive intruder attempted to assault the preacher before being restrained.
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Kensington
Philadelphia
John Lyon
Pascreaye
T Cuaieeehen
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