Troops Move Toward Matamoros Amid Civil Unrest
An American Flag report describes U S troops moving toward Reynosa and river patrols on the Rio Grande amid rumors of attacks by Mexicans. Authorities warn citizens of potential dangers as violence and looting are feared near Matamoros. a wounded soldier killer remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Polk
Smahoneinen
Reynosa
Taylor
Matamoras
Matamoros
Rio Grane
Io Lng
Matamor
News from Mexico and Atlantic incidents reported in New Orleans
News items describe arrivals from Mexico via the British Clyde and the schooner Hope to New Orleans on the 18th, with mentions of Vera Cruz and Sacrificios. Reports note plans by US squadrons against San Juan de Ulua, leadership shifts in the Mexican army, Santa Anna and other leaders leaving Havana, shipwrecks near Halifax involving the Britannia, and a Havana dispatch stating Santa Anna enjoyed cockfighting. Also mention the death of Rev. James Collord in New York and services in progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
New Orleans
Hope
Howes
Clyde
Orie
Flordelanes
Sacrificios
Vera Drug
San Juan de Uliva
Avista
Ampidix
Matamorne
Higa
Solith Wey
Corolia
Cadiz
Isle de Vord
Vera Crua
Princeton
Dee
Portal
Ad Vierndo
Vera Crug
Santa Anna
Almonte
Havana
Appointments by the President for Rhode Island posts
The President, with Senate advice and consent, appoints Bardien surveyor of revenue for the port of Uriowal Rhode Island and Miller collector of customs for Warren district. Bosworth to survey and inspector of revenue for Watten and Barrington Rhode Island. Public notices describe ripple effects in the port and warnings of disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Han Bardien
Uriowal
State of Rhode
Leland
William J. Miller
Warren
Cristal
State of
Rhode
Benjamin M. Bosworth
Suveyor
Watten
Barrington
Outbreaks and Naval Preparations Reported in Norfolk
The Norfolk Beacon notes unrest and government actions including a new head tax on each man, protests from the French Consul Jagu and other diplomats, and increased costs at the Custom House. It also reports US ships like the Pennsylvania and Constellation ready for sea, and mentions President and Cabinet planning bombardment of Juan d'Ulloa. Also covered are the death of William Swain in Philadelphia and a medical mishap near a patient due to an apothecary error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Ane
Cama Teen
Jaifo
Dhue
Utead
Hodses
Caevanajo
Jagu
Lepuch
Pama
Norfolk
Pennsylvania
Navy Yard
U.S
North Carolina
New York
Ohio
Boston
Independence
Ramyr
Juan d'Ulloa
Washington
Norfolk Beacon
Ly 21
Davenport's Boston and Taunton Wagon Order Box Located
An order box for Davenport's Boston and Taunton Wagon will be found at J M Gonding's store corner of Elope and State streets. All orders punctually attended to.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Taunton
Davenport
J. M. Gonding
Elope
State Streets
Boston
Thomas C
Broad SL
Central St. Ias
Ang I
Peter’s Pills Medical Testimonial from Suffolk Virginia
Mr A Smith agent Suffolk Va September 29 1883 forwards a testimonial by William Watkins praising Dr Peter’s Pills walibien for his wife’s long term health recovery from a severe illness. Watkins claims one box improved her condition and he used three boxes over time with lasting benefit and personal health gains. Sold by WLS Bayley and De L Briggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Smith
Suffolk
Norfolk
Peter
Tam
William Watkins
Wls Bayley
de L W Briggs
Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry Restores Kennebec Letter
An 1945 letter from Nathan Wellington of Kennebec praises Wistaria Balsam of Wild Cherry for curing a persistent cough and restoring sleep after a severe illness. Signed by Sumner Moulton with acquaintance Sigard. For sale by Dr. L. W. Briggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wistar
Kennebec
Euat Livermore
Wistaius Balsam
Nathan Wellington
Best Spring Medicine Whitwell's Temperance Bitters Ad
An 19th century advertisement touts Best Spring Medicine Whitwell's Temperance Bitters as a cure for uterine ailments nervous complaints and digestive issues. It claims benefits for men and sedentary workers and promises cheap pleasant tonic with ingredients listed as recommended in medical books. Sold by JG Whitwell and D r L W Briggs Bristol agents. price 20 cents per pint bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitwell
Dauwsinkss
Wkakakis
Maprice
JG. Whitwell
L. W. Briggs
Bristol
Dandelion and Tomato Panacea Advertised as Blood Purifier
An advertisement claims Dandelion and Tomato Panacea purifies the blood and relieves a range of complaints. It asserts the remedy offers permanent relief and cites a Boston Daily Mail ad as evidence, mentioning a sale and John B. Munro as promoter in a hog sale notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Mail
Boston
John B. Munro
PILES CURE ADVOCATED BY DR A UPHAM IN NEW YORK
A Purported external and internal remedy promoted by Dr A Upham of New York for piles claims speedy relief and general health benefit. The advertisement asserts the medicine treats internal and external hemorrhoids with topical and internal applications, touting dramatic effects and a favorable safety profile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Upham
New York
Bach Hos
Train accident leaves man grievously injured in attempted leap
A man leaped toward a moving train but was struck by wheels, both legs severed. He remained alive briefly with little hope of survival. The report also notes a fire incident involving a three year old girl and a detailed 1946 market summary for cattle, sheep, and swine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trobane
Oan
Boston Daily Advertiser
Brig
Marriages in town and surrounding areas noted
In this town on Thursday evening last by Rev Mr Cady Jeremiah W Munro to Mise Rhucaboth W daughter of Mr Lefavor Diman all of this town In New York 7th mat by Rev Dr Tyng Capt Benjamin Smith of Warren to Miss Ann Peck daughter of the late John Peck Esq of the town At the Freads Meeting in Newport on the 23d alt George Kenyon of East Greenwich to Mary Ecroyd daughter of the late James Ecroyd of Lycoming Co Penn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cady
Jeremiah W. Munro
Mise Rhucaboth W
Lefavor Diman
New York
Dr. Tyng
Benjamin Smith
Warren
Ann Peck
John Peck
Newport
George ©. Kenyon
East Greenwich
Mary Ecroyd
James Ecroyd
Lycoming Co
Penn
Obituary Notices From Warren Swanzey Newport and Surrounds
The Warren on the 18th ult references Isabell daughter of Billings T Salisbury aged 2 years 1 month In Swanzey on the 20th ult Alexander Mason Key formerly of Warren a revolutionary pensioner aged 88 In Newport on the 29th ult Mrs Sarah Clark widow of Henry Clark aged 87 At the Newport Asylum on the 23 ult Richard Partlow aged 86
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Th Warren
Isabell
Billings T. Salisbury
Swanzey
Alexander Mason, Key
Warren
Newport
Sarah Clark
Henry Clark
Richard Partlow
Marine arrivals and movements at Port of Bristol in July 1840
The Bristol port list records multiple vessels arriving and sailing from Philadelphia New York Providence and Newport during a sequence of days including July 25 27 28 29 30 and a memorandum dated July 28. Ships and sloops such as Dream Cyrene Fame Wra Ht Allen and James hail from New York Providence and Rondoubt with coal consignments to Pokanoket Steam Mill Co Norris Barnes and other targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dream
D'Wolf
New York
Cyrene
Ingraham
Providence
Bristol
Hathaway
Freetown
Fame
Pearse
Newport
Allen
Williston
Portamouth
Sybil
Whiw
Kennebec
Sarah Adams
Nickerson
Union
Bangs
James
Graham
Rondoubt
Pokanohet S M. Co
Ann Bliss
Baylies
Bed Argus
Stanton
Bristol St. Mill Co
Chief
Briggs
Fall River
John M Parker
Chase
Somersett
Wm H Allen
Superb
Taylor
Philadelphia
Norris & Barnes
Laurette
Taunton
Louisa
Wilcox
Tiverton
Ano & Isabel
Brightman
Barton
Wardwell
Pokanoket
M. Co
D' Wolf
Three Brothers
Ferguson
Hristo Steam Mill Go
Volant
Wm. H. Allen
Lademia & Eliza
Somers
Pokanoket Steam Mill Co
Fragmentary 19th Century Shipping Ledger Snippets
A garbled list of ship names, captains, flags, and cargo figures from a maritime ledger. Entries mention vessels such as Carolina and Venice, dates like February and April, and locations including Otaga NZ Simon's Bay and Marquesas Islands, with various quantities of oil, spimport, and bale cargoes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bartannia
Mulifax Morning Post
Exelige
St John
Eastport
Portland
Halifax
Jeddore Head
Admiralty
Thymney
Siihe
Margaret
Britannia
Liverpol
Alfred Greenough
J. M. Parker
Huston
Gentle
England
Loston Daily Adv
James Collord
Methodist Book Concern
Guy. Lane
Cullard
Allen At. Methodist Church
Hangs
Stuv
Lane
Greenwood Cemetery
Collord
Greenwich
Mysahington
Sandusky
Fara
Sialtls
William Swain
Chestnut-at
Joseph Bonaparte
Swain
Hopkinson
Europe
N. Y
Peter’s
Men of Character
Rero
Curtis
Westminister Street
Yarmouth Register
Clark
Zadock Crowell
South Yarmouth
Marine Journal
Port OF
Peugieet
John Hill
Pearce
Weymouth
Commissary, Church
Baltimore
Mobilé
Virginia
Talbot
Newark
Aolws
Munro
Cardenas
Savgua
New Bedford
St Peter
Foster
Pacific Ocean
Talcahuana
Jon
Slip Rodman
Newcomb
St George
Slocum
Sandwich Islands
Talcabosna
Love
Nant
James Steward
Bi John
Holmes Hole
Brench Rock
Verenon
Coleman
Jostin
Munroe
Reith Manoy
Brig AW Ags
Ptr
Veit Clave
Reed
Sianingtom
Kentucky
Mason W. Pierce, Jr
FA. Burgess
Vla. Burgess
Burgess
Jayne
Denver
Jonathan Davis
Utler
Henry
Hopwood
Kie
Turkey
Cuba
Alto
Lemuel W. Briggs
W. Roker
Sto Sao
Gladding & Richmond
Barker & Gladding
Mount Hope
Low Co
John H. Gladding
Lemuel
Richmond, Jr
Prarse & D'Wolf
Errimac, Hamilton and Cocheco
Gillird
Hullanles Burke Fir
Crank, &E
Gente Wick
Jaconet Cambro
Swire Musling, &c
Joun D. Munro
I WU Oval
ITE
Wm . Lilley
State Street
Henry Wardwell
J. A. Munro
EAD
Eisverna
Potter's Whar
J. M. Gooding & CO
Inglish
Fenie Sulwotiber
John Sayer
Kersby
CABH
Hope & Bradford
Alreeze
Uly
J. Wardwell
Rae
Mel Hendin
Pearsh & Dnwole
Lawns
Musling
Tosh
Doston
Daly
S.J
Allyn
Albert
Carolina
Prentiss
Linda Jaa
Knends
Howard
Robert Bowne
Haker
George & Mary
Baily
Palladium
Randy
Otaga
Hervine
F H
Julius Co
Talcahunna
Com Morris
Falmouth
Eail
Callao
Japan
Riddel
Nan
Henry Lind
Salem
Mwa
Leonidas
Swift
Simon's Bay
CGH
Rosalie
Mosher
Arith
Marquesas Islands
Richd Mitchell
Webster
Starbuck
Mariner
Palner
Bailey
No Dae
Brown
Borewe
McCleave
Folger
Barque Nimrod
Fon
Coast Fur Sag Harbor
W.H.S, Bayley
Whames & Constitution Streets
David Waldron
Barker & Glaiding
MH. Gladding
Gladding
Richard W. Darker
Walt
H. Wardwell
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