Prince of Wales Visit Should Reflect Republic Values
A commentary on the Prince of Wales visit urging a candid American welcome. It argues he should see the United States beyond pageantry and learn about republican equality and working day life, avoiding spectacle and flattery. The piece recalls Charles Dickens and Japanese ambassadors to caution against excessive adulation. It emphasizes civility and mutual understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
United States
Tle
Wolving
Warmber‘andra
Great Britain
British Empire
Rink Tadhe Yign
England
Wada
Charles Dickona
America
Americans
Boston
New England
New York
Europa
Egypt
Phenix and Gazette Seek Prompt Settlement of Debts
The paper notes twenty third year of Phenix and twenty seventh of Gazette and thanks prompt subscribers while urging those in arrears to settle as the publication needs the due payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S&p
Phenix
Gazette
Sermon on Christian Civilization of Africa at Congregational Church
Rev. Bir. Uxcort, travelling secretary of the Americas Colonization Society, will preach next Sabbath evening at 14 to 8 o'clock on the Christian Civilization of Africa. Orcutt will describe freed Africans bound for Liberia and discuss the Arkansas affair and his Westward experiences. We acknowledge Ton. H. B. Anthony of Searte for a copy of the Harper's Ferry committee report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bir
Uxcort
The
Americas” Colonization Society
Congregational Church
Africa
Orcutt
Liberia
Arkansas
H. B. Anthony
Searte
Harper's Ferry
Concluding Examination of the High School Observed
The High School held its concluding examination with readings, recitations, and essays by Miss Anne Bradford and Miss Elizabeth Pitman. Diplomas were awarded after speeches by Rev. Eldridge and Dr. Shi, with praise for the Grammar and Primary schools. The paper urges moving future exams to the Town Hall to better accommodate attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepard
Els
Aldridge
Thomas Bicknell
Mim Perry
Wm. Kimball
Barr
Anne Monro
Keeay
E. Pearce
Eisa
Monro
George Gifford
John B. Mathewson
Adame
Napoleon
Anne Bradford
Elizabeth Pitman
Bradford
Agsay
OM Lang‘Syre
Eldridge
Shi
Rene Eldridge
Wesdmire's Aspirants Travel With Trumpets
The piece criticizes aspirants for high office as inconsistent and loud, urging sensible courtly minds to value patriotism and independence. It argues the nation grows in dignity and political maneuvering should earn admiration from European nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesdmire
Europe
Disunion and secession fearmongers cited as petty worries
A brief editorial targets those who push disunion and secession as a menace. The writer condemns wartime hysteria and compares extreme abolitionists to John Brown, arguing such ideologies mislead the timid and are few in number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Circus and Menagerie To Exhibit In Town This Saturday
Advertised as Cooke's Royal Circus and Old Adams Menagerie, the show promises a grand exhibition this Saturday the 11th. The writer lauds the California circus acts and the trained bears led by the famed veteran bear-tamer Old Adams, noting dramatic feats and the bears' subjection to his authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Circus
Adams
California
Ella
Californias
Want or Water Power near Providence
The Providence Journal notes low streams around the city likely stay dry until August rains. Many mills are idle, others run only intermittently. The drought harms the domestic dry goods market, deprives workers of livelihoods, and makes villages look less dull than during the 1857 revulsion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Journal
Ownership of the Times of London Debunked
The Times ownership is clarified noting John Walter founder and family ties. Anna Brodie funded its start with shares passing to her son and daughter in law. Mrs. Carden’s sons retain shares, while John Walter MP holds two thirds of the overall property. The assertion that the Rothschilds own the Times is false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times of London
John Walter
Anna Brodie
Mr. Brodie
Bra. Carden
Brodie
Cavendish Square
Afr
Walter
Card
Destructive Fire Destroys Three Buildings on Neason Street
A severe blaze in Neason street’s Fowler’s buildings levelled upper stories of numbers 98 100 and 102. Lower floors suffered heavy water damage, ruining printing materials and paper stock. Estimated loss around fifty thousand dollars.
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New York
Fowler's Buildings
Neason Street
Ant
Felton
Jose
Rambling nautical diary entry chronicles a voyage
The narrative describes daily weather, position, and notable events aboard a ship. A sunset rain, a calm day, and a dramatic sea creature encounter frame a meditation on nature and humanity. The piece also notes several crew and passengers including an ex judge from Boston and Brown University alumnus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Nooy
Neptune
B. S. Kim
Bal
Boston
Q ‘Thrasher
Thrasher
Brown University
Ficeragua
Sandwich Islands
North River
Pennsylvania
President and Ben Franklin of the New York Providence aightboat line
A fragmented social commentary recalls prominent figures and a social circle. The writer questions impartiality and warns against harmful gossip in daily meetings. References to public perception and reputation feature prominently.
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Ben Franklin
New York
Providence
Stringora
Notre Dame Cathedral Tour Through Paris Observed by Travelers
The narrator and companions explore Notre Dame de Paris on Île de la Cité with a French guide and a wary American friend. They ascend the tower, view landmarks from the terrace, hear bells, and recall Napoleonic associations as they admire the Seine and cityscape from above.
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Notre Dame de Paris
Ile du Palais
Notre Dame du Paris
le Tres Grand Place
Tovern
Luxemburg
Jardin Des Plantes
Ecole Maletaire
Champs de Mars
Hotel Des Invalides
Maderrn
Palais du Corps Legislatiff
Palais of the Tuilleries
Place de la Concorde
Champs Elysee
Arc de Triumphe
Charonne
Inauguration of Perry Statue Planned in Cleveland
The statue of Commodore Perry, funded by Cleveland citizens, will be unveiled on September 10. A 25 foot white marble monument features Perry in martial dress with battle pose, plus naval figures on the sides and an illustrative relief of the Battle of Lake Erie. The cost is about $10,000.
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Lawrence
Record-breaking pigeon shipment shocks Michigan region
The Grand Rapids Eagle reports 588 barrels or about 108 555 wild pigeons shipped from Grand Rapids and neighboring areas this season. The region totals between one and two million pigeons, with freight at the Express office about 3488 97 dollars and sales near 45550 dollars. An attempted track sabotage near Framingham failed as sleepers were placed on the rails to derail the New York Express, but no injuries or damage occurred.
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Grand Rapids
Eagle
Michigan
Destorrean Arrrurr
New York
Framingham
Senrday
Aumekeng Dam
Manchester
N. H
Jenny Lind Goldechmidt
Stockholm
Middlebury College
Mideidnarieg
James Stewart
Brodérick
Bartlet Smith
Gary’s
Morrisville
Benton County
Alg
A. D. Gerneod
Taunton
Trenton
N. J
London
Thomas Lindsey
Lingoln
Logan County
Tinoia
Alaon
Inbovep
Opegiding
Wallace Township
Baltimore
Fale College
New Haven
Corin
Josephe E. Sheffield
Walter Taylor
United States
Confietlicus State
Buchanan
More
North
Bannt
John Ochler
Jacob Little
Texas
Tadley
Dykkeepar
Carson Valley
Salt Lake
Baldwin apples endure late season without decay
This morning four fine Baldwin apples were received from a barrel kept until late season with minimal loss. Mr. Win Brownell of this city dried and individually wrapped each fruit, a practice he has used for two seasons with satisfactory results. The Providence Press notes the effort warrants cultivators and consumers' attention.
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Win
Brownell
Providence Press
Commodore Stewart Reaches Eighty Third Birthday
Saturday last Commodore Stewart entered his eighty third year and notes a 63 year naval service with 40 actions. He commanded the Constitution during the famous capture of the Cyane and Levant on Feb 20 1815. He remains in excellent health and keeps daily duties as commandant of the navy yard until trains depart for the city.
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Trun
Stewart
Navy Yard
Oil Well In Titusville Flows At Two Hundred Barrels Daily
One Titusville oil well previously leaking at a barrel per hour was deepened to form a sand pocket and then tapped a new vein. The new vein now discharges about two hundred barrels a day, prompting a call for barrels tubs or any container to collect the oil.
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Titusville
Coast Survey and Smithsonian Study Tornado Effects
The Coast Survey Office and the Smithsonian Institution investigate tor nadoes prompted by recent Western events. An efficient coast survey officer is to visit affected scenes to gather geography data and related facts for scientific examination.
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Coast Survey Office
Smithsonian Institution
Coast Survey
Immense Consumption of Burning Fluid and Camphene
The article notes a vast annual use of burning fluid and camphene in the United States. Estimates put burning fluid at 24,000,000 gallons and camphene at 6,000,000 gallons, totaling about 13 million dollars in value.
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United States
Suicide of New Orleans tobacco factor Cory at 48
Mr. T. Munroe Cory of Cory & Miller tobacco factors at New Orleans hanged himself on the 25th. A native of Providence Rhode Island he was forty eight. He left a letter saying his partner deceived him in business and he could not bear the disgrace.
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T. Munroe Cory
Cory & Miller
New Orleans
Cory
Providence R. L
Giant granite block delivered to South Carolina State House
A massive 115 780 pound granite piece about 51 1 3 tons arrived at the State House in Columbia on the 21st from a quarry. It was hauled by sixteen mules on a rail road line and is believed to be the largest single rock ever quarried in the Southern states.
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State House
Columbia
S. C
Dam sabotage and assorted 19th century notices in Manchester and beyond
A chaotic clipping reports an attempted explosion at the Aumekeng dam near Manchester New Hampshire using damp powder and a lit fuse. It also notes varied items from celebrity movements to crimes, accidents, and local curiosities across multiple U.S. locales with names like Jenny Lind Goldechmidt and James Stewart, plus brief references to naval deaths and political debates.
Progress and Holloway Pill System Debate
The piece argues progress in medicine through Holloway’s Pills and Ointment, contrasting reforms with established Faculty authority. It claims Holloway offers a universal cure for internal and external diseases, surpassing traditional remedies, with testimonials from across the Union supporting his methods.
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Illeno
Cyme
Holloway
Hice
Vary & Patel
Ant
Olloway
Em Holloway
Galen
Gammon
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Haupt
Troy
Greenfield
Rensselaer Iron Works
Stillwater Bridge
Hoosac Mountains
Greenfield Gazette
Wallingford
Lewis B. Brown
Springfield
Mass
Herness
Brxir
Berlid
Berlin
Wright
Thiergarten
Schwartsgant
Prussia
Robert Winthrop
James Knox
Wiinejs
Union
Mr. Winthrop
Gov. Wright
Mr. Knox
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