What New Excitement Awakens a Father and Wilder
A tale unfolds as Wilder reveals his long concealed love for Isabel Wilton, the daughter of Mr. Wilton. The heartwarming scene ends with mutual recognition of their bond and the blessing of reconciliation. Also reported: the schooner Franklin Trueworthy ran ashore at Hamp ton Beach with cargo of corn and flour. crew saved. no insurance.
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Geolahenel Wilder
Wilder
Isabel
Chair
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West Indies
Portland
Franklin
Trueworthy
New York
Augusta
Hampton Beach
Bost. Journal
Bristol Railroad Proposal Urges City Help and Providence Link
The Bristol Warren Providence railroad plan is debated as merchants delay, with estimated cost near 200000. Bristol and Warren may loan 50000 each and seek 100000 in subscriptions while the city covers the rest. Proponents emphasize regional trade growth and favorable access to Boston via Seekonk Pawtucket routes, with Providence favored if aid is extended.
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Warren
Providence
Bia Pcene
Boston and Science Milroad
Seekonk
Pawtucket
Boston
Boston and Providence Railroad Company
Friends of the Road
Prov
Journal
Providence Journal
Barrington
Remarkable Funeral Details For John Schafer Of New York
The Montgomery county NY resident John Schafer aged sixty two died recently. The Rev Rinehart described him as the largest man ever seen with a coffin width of three feet four inches and three feet high. Six men moved him from the bed and the coffin required house access by removing a door facing. Three empty bags and a wagon with four horses carried the bier to the grave as seventeen men lowered it. His exact weight was unknown.
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John Schafer
Montgomery County
N. Y
Rinehart
Stormy Weather Delays Mail and Marine Traffic
An easterly storm rages with three days of gale force winds and continuous rain. Citizens endure discomfort while farmers worry seed time. No mail today from the South as boats are detained near New We hear little about serious disaste coast reports. several vessels ashore, no loss of life yet. A ship was sighted anchored near Minot's Light Ship.
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Universe
Dickens
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Jock
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Storms and floods lash the northeast and rail plans debated
Reports from Bristol and New York describe heavy rain and gale damage along the Sound and upriver, with ships and wharves injured. Floods wash over guard locks, submerge cellars, and affect dams and roads from Massachusetts to Virginia as cities plan railroad funding and regional relief.
Public Schools Teacher Institute at East Greenwich
The Commissioners of Public Schools announced a Teacher's Institute to be held at East Greenwich on April 26 with Professor Guyot delivering lectures on Physical Geography. The Providence Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church closed its annual session in Norwich on the 20th. Appointments listed for district leadership include David Patten and others in Bristol Warren Portsmouth Newport Fall River Providence and Boston delegates to the quadrennial General Conference starting May 1.
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East Greenwich
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Norwich
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Bristol
Elihu Grant
Warren
Sanford Benton
Portsmouth
James B. Weeks
Newport
John B. Husted
Fall River
Frederick Upham
St Pauls
Ralph W. Allen
Chesnut
John Hobart Power
James D. Butler
Mathews
Death of John A Payne on the Bangalore Off Basselau Island
The log book from the British ship Bangalore reports John A Payne being speared by Malays near Basselau Strait while seeking water. The captain notes the attack as unprovoked, Payne dying instantly from a grievous wound, with the body later recovered and buried.
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China
England
Washington
John A. Payne
Straits of
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Daniel Arnot
B. Clouston
W. Bradshaw
Basselau Island
Maine residents favor Tae Mawe Law claim
A Portland Express correspondent reports that four fifths of Maine people are satisfied with the Tae Mawe Law and that repeal cannot be achieved by any party coalition.
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Tae Mawe Law
Portland
the Express
Maine
Indians report thousands perish in frozen starvation
The Minnesota Pioneer cites Lac qui Parlo reports that over forty Indians including men women and children died from freezing after consuming dogs moccasins skins and any available sustenance. The harsh flood year and crop losses were blamed for the calamity.
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Minnesota Pioneer
Lac Qui Parlo
Nicaragua Withdraws From Central American Confederation
A Washington despatch reports Nicaragua has withdrawn from the proposed confederation and resumes independent state status. American Charge d Affaires Mr Kerr presented credentials and was well received as Nicaragua may be admitted to pending negotiations with England to settle disputes.
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Washington
Kerr
Nicarguan
England
Trial of Joseph D Pratto for Radliff murder at Providence
Joseph D Pratto stood trial in Providence for the murder of William C Radliff after Radliff was shot during a hen theft. Pratt claimed he fired accidentally while preparing a hiding place and the gun discharged as Radliff took hens. The jury returned a verdict of acquittal tonight.
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Radliff
Fight Between English and American Sailors Near Havana
Reports from Havana describe a violent clash on the 7th between English and American sailors. Dozens were wounded or killed as knives pistols and blunt weapons were used. The disturbance required military intervention and many offenders were later arrested for trial.
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Havana
New Orleans
Kossuth Arrival Talks Draw Mixed Boothroyd Support
Letters and reports from Massachusetts discuss Kossuth delaying arrival details amid contradictory statements. Rhode Island plans depend on the timing of his visit, while Boston officials are advised on whether to coordinate a joint reception. The Providence Journal notes tensions over city welcome plans.
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Rhode Island
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Kossuth
Proidence Journal
Revival interest in Boston churches rises with conversions
In Boston, renewed fervor grips churches with Sabbath schools reporting larger classes and dozens of hopeful converts. At Park Street Vestry the Orthodox Sabbath School Union notes notable changes in forty youths, while Mount Vernon Church prayer meeting cites about a thousand conversions in six months citywide. Snow fell five feet at Gothart N. 1 on Thursday.
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Sab- Sabathhool Union
Park Street
Ores Buena
Mount Vernon Church
Josaag
Boston Journal
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