Mutiny Suppressed Aboard Ship At Sea Rescue
Captain Wallack orders discipline after mutiny attempt led by Gwynn and Russell ends. Walleigh Burnham Vaughn reveal coercion, seizing men and returning to duty. Mutineers are captured, two companions bound in long boat, ship reaches Funchal Road and justice follows.
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Roland
Howell
Themen
Aed
Faulkner
Capt. Wallack
Paulkner
Gwynn
Russel
Walleigh
Burnham
Vaughn
Warlack
Wallack
N. E
Funchal Road
Morgan
United
JF Wallack
Fupas
Villain Bolang
Atlantic
Robbery Gang Puts Boston Vessel Crews Under Sleep Gas
On a Friday night in Boston a gang used chloroform on harbor vessels’ crews crippling their guards. Two robbers escaped after capture, others pursued. shots exchanged with officers, one robber felled by a watchman. Three men Geo Taylor Kelley, William McLaughlin, Henry Kelly Allen arrested with loot from brig Martha Wilder. Bail set at 5000 each for attempted murder and robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Taylor
Kelley
Win. McLaughlin
Henry Kelly
Allen
Martha Wilder
Driver blamed after severe injuries in crossing incident
The report notes several people were badly hurt and deems it a near miracle that anyone survived. Blame falls on the driver who attempted to cross while driving slowly.
Pilgrims Celebration at Plymouth Draws Large Crowd
Bristol Phenix reports a grand Plymouth observance of the Pilgrims landing with a morning salute bells flags arches and processions. A noon pavilion feast followed speeches by notable figures and a later illumination and fireworks marked a fine day of commemoration. The Artillery Company returned from Edgartown with a warm reception and brief stay before departing by sloop Passport to New Bedford.
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Plymouth
Pilgrim’s Hill
Richard Warren
Governor Winslow
Gov. Clifford
Edward Everett
Judge Warren
J. P. Hale
Charles Sumner
Gilmore
Pawtucket Cornet
Edgartown
Vineyard Gazette
David Davis
Col
Pearse
Artillery
Artilery
New Bedford
Crowell
Col. Pearse
Bristol
Peace prospects and naval tensions noted with Russia Turkey
The Washington steamer report says confidence remains high for peace between Russia and Turkey despite Russian forces at the borders. It notes a potential clash between the U S ship St Louis and an Austrian corvette carrying Kossuth’s agent, halted by French and English consuls. The piece argues Austrian or other ships would not defy the U S flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Russia
Turkey
U.S
St. Louis
Kossuth
Revenue Cutters Towed by Titan to New York
Two fine Revenue Cutters built by Thompson Stanton Co. were towed by the steamer Titan on Wednesday afternoon toward New York. The Titan also towed one Cutter built at Somersat, indicating a broader shipment or transfer of vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Thompson, Stanton & Co
Titan
New York
Somersat
Potatoes Face Rot as Deluge Continues
Heavy rainfall has soaked the ground for fortyeight nights raising fears that a hot sun will intensify potato rot, threatening crops more than in any prior year.
Death from lockjaw after gun barrel accident
George Henry Card, son of William H Card, died four days after a knee wound from a heavily charged gun barrel on a wharf. The breech blew out striking the knee, medical efforts failed, and he passed away on Thursday following the Saturday incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Henry
Willian H. Card
Potatoc Disease Hits Local Chenangoes Storage
The notice reports a Potatoc disease outbreak in the area and details that after storing bushels of Chenango potatoes in a cellar about a week ago, over half have spoiled from rot, despite good appearance at harvest.
Massachusetts Constitutional Convention Ends Ninety Day Session
The Massachusetts Constitutional Convention adjourned on Tuesday morning after a ninety day session. The proposed Constitution will be sent to voters in eight propositions for approval or rejection at the November annual election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Constitutional Convention
Haseen's Naw Monsuey for August at Rasterbrook Depot
The August Naw Monsuey issue has arrived at Rasterbrook's Newspaper Depot. It features rich articles including A Ride with Kit Carson Niagara described with Falls views Man's Familiar Companion Napolean and other pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haseen
Monsuey
Rasterbrook
Kit Carson
Niagara
Falls
Napolean
Steamer Chancellor Passengers Report Thief Arrests at Baton Rouge
Passengers on the steamer Chancellor at Baton Rouge exposed thieves among their number. Five men were tried and ordered to be severely whipped. two of them bore severe lacerations from prior floggings. The punishment was carried out as prescribed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Retterl
Hope as an anchor in life and faith through adversity
A devotional hymn-like verse extols HOPE in Christ as life and foundation. It describes hope as an anchor that yields peace amid strife, guiding toward bright prospects, and remaining steadfast as life ends and death approaches. The closing line laments violation in the soul.
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Jesus
The Verlow Fever at New Orleans
The article reports on yellow fever mortality in New Orleans with 617 weekly deaths, including 429 from yellow fever, and questions whether the outbreak is epidemic. It notes ship Queen Victoria emigrants should be kept from landing to avoid spreading the fever and cites hospital returns showing high yellow fever fatalities over two days.
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New Orleans
Liverpool
Charity Hospital
Mediator
New York
Oliver Head
Rhode Island
Caroline Meyer
National Eagle
Boston
Capes
Delaware
Delta
Mrs Eliza Charles Killed by Lightning near Blackwoodtown
Mrs Eliza Charles wife of Henry Charles residing near Blackwoodtown New Jersey was struck by lightning on the 26th and instantly killed. The bolt hit the chimney cracking joists as she moved up the stairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Charles
Henry Charles
Blackwoodtown
N. J
Subscriptions Urged to Build Worcester Hartford Railroad
The editorial urges citizens to contribute promptly to raise funds for a rail line linking Worcester with Hartford Providence and Fishkill. It notes hard knocks and perseverance are needed to push a work of public importance and that the road must be built soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Hartford
Providence
Fishkill
Four Days Later From Europe
News from New York dated August 4 reports arrivals of the Washington and Niagara at sea and Constantinople’s cabinet crisis. Chinese and European forces shift, with rebel gains near Pekin and Russian theater near Bucharest. Market updates note cotton and wheat activity amid yellow fever reports and several local appointments in Rhode Island.
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Europe
Washington
New York
Niagar
Baltic
Constantinople
Russia
Costa
Smyrna
Corvetts
China
Nankin
Pekin
Bucharest
Vienna
Jassy
Asia
Dimond Succeeds Rhode Island Governor After Resignation
Francis M. Dimond, formerly Lieut Governor and longtime commercial agent at St. Domingo, serves as Rhode Island’s new chief executive after Governor Allen resigns. Dimond later became American Consul at Vera Cruz and during the Mexican War served as Collector in that region appointed by Gen. Scott. The biographical note suggests his life merits detailed future record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Rhode Island
Francis M. Dimond
St. Domingo
Vera Cruz
Scott
Sheriff Arrests Gulliver for Cogswell Murder in Maine
Local sheriff arrested Mr Gulliver on a two year old murder charge tied to Mr Cogswell the shingles worker who vanished. Gulliver had lodged with the Cogswells and quarrels with Mrs Cogswell followed by a claim she killed her husband. A Monday or Tuesday examination is planned as friends search a shingle camp for remains.
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Noulion
Herring
Gulliver
Cogswell
Tragic drowning of young Thomas Ficksmith in Watuppa Pond
On Monday morning at around 10 30 Thomas J. Ficksmith, aged ten, son of Thomas D. Ficksmith Esq former selectman, drowned near Bassett's stone yard off Pleasant Street in Watuppa Pond. The incident was reported by the Fall River News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daoweep
Thomas J
Thomas d. Ficksmith
Board of Selectmen
Watuppa Pond
Bassett’s
Pleasant ‘Street
Fall River News
Wreckers Report 40 Vessels Taken Off Kay West
Since January last 40 vessels have been taken via Kay West by wreckers, with sea accidents. The value of these ships and cargoes nears 1,500,000 dollars. Salvage and expense run to 300,000 dollars, and insurance losses likely exceed 500,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay West
New York Port Trade Balances Rise in 1850s
Receipts of foreign goods at New York for the seven months ending July 31st total 117,915,030 with a rise of 43,677,146 over 1852. Imports reach 20,078,507 in July, closest since July 1850. Exports, including specie, total 46,383,691 while trade balance shows a deficit of 74,237,884 for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fire harms Olneyville barn as Irish rioters clash with engines
A barn owned by Harrison Steam Mill Co in Olneyville burned about 11 p m injuring several firemen from No 9 and No 5 units. Irish groups attacked city engines amid a fight with stones causing injuries and the crowd to retreat. Ringleaders McCluskey McSoley and McGee tied to prior Solar Street riot.
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Harrison Steam Mill Company
Olneyville
Pawtucket Mutual
No. 9
No. 5
Nantes
John W. Weaver
Thewersith
William
McCluskey
McSoley
McGee
Prov
Journal
Recovery of Andrew Hermann body at Niagara Falls finds fate
The body of Andrew Hermann was recovered near the Maid of the Mist landing below the Suspension Bridge after a fatal incident at Niagara Falls. Three German laborers from Niagara Falls had been boating sand to French's Landing, grew intoxicated, and a missing boat led to Hermann's death as one man went to fetch more canvas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niacawa
Andrew Hermann
Brown
Niagara Falls
Prench
Robbery Attack on Baker by Four Irishmen After Grog Shop
John Miller a baker was attacked about ten on Wednesday night by four men named John Swain James Burns James Axley and John Kelly who had just left a grog shop. They shoved him off the sidewalk seized him and threw him to the ground Burns and Kelly restrained him while Swain wounded him with a knife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anotien Munper
John Miller
John Swain
James Burns
James Axley
John Kelly
Miller
Burns
Kelly
Swain
Riot in New York Between Honeymoons Gang and Firemen
A desperate clash on First Avenue New York last Saturday night pitted the Honeymoons gang against Engine Company No. 30. The premeditated fight used paving stones and injured several, including bystanders and two passersby. Police arrested twenty two participants and committed them to prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
First Avenue
Honeymoons” and Engine Company
Remanxasux Escape of a Rawroap Train
Train from Montreal to Boston derailed after a switch was misread by a switchman. Despite cars leaving the track and an embankment, over two hundred passengers were uninjured. Engineer and fireman sustained minor bruises in a remarkable escape. Drought affected hay crops in parts of the country with heavy yields in Connecticut and southern New York.
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Montreal
Boston
New St. Juling
Champlin Road
Connecticut
New York
M. Y. Jour. of
Com
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Gailroad
26Th Street
Twoane
Anata
Bristol Phenix
Augustus G. Miller
East Greenwich
Wilmarth Heath
Barrington
Nayatt Point
William &. Cozzens
North Kingstown
Newport
Robert Wilson
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