Frauds and greed discuss threats to society and commerce
A long critique on frauds and the greed for money, arguing that the pursuit of wealth corrupts law and morality. It condemns counterfeit goods, adulterated medicines, and alcohol misdealing, linking them to widespread social decay and loss of trust. Major Warp Marstoy receives a season anchor assignment at Portsmouth Navy Yard. The interior of St Michael's Church is completed and reopens with planned Convocation services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adul- Sane
Deacon Gile
Warp Marstoy
U. S. Marine Corps
Portamouth Va
Navy Yard Patheras
St. Michael's Church
The Bristol Steam Mall Night Watchman Drowns
Samuel Mecaw, 27, night watchman at the Bristol Steam Mall, was found drowned in the mill dock after a late hour. His widow and one child survive. a coroner’s inquest returned an accidental drowning verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Mecaw
Bristol
Wood
Justice Munro
Mecaw
The Cost of Intemperance and Its Social Toll
An editorial denounces liquor traffic as driving paupers crime and poverty. It argues intoxication harms families and society, citing alms, trials, and grain waste, and condemns foreign and native sellers while urging abstinence and moral reform. It ends with a local advertisement for B Shaman's clothing bazaar in Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appelle
Dramseller
Ireland
In Gotham City Mrs Cunningham Involved in Notorious Case
Reports describe Mrs Cunningham’s alleged role in a sensational crime connected to the Burdell murder. Dr Catlinger and others are mentioned as arrested or providing state evidence. The piece notes public excitement and cites the court's refusal to act for her in a related case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham
Cunninghi Iden
la Ay
Burdell
Catlingr
New York Fraud Trial of Mrs Cunningham Over Alleged Birth
In New York on August 4, authorities charged Mrs Cunningham formerly Mrs Bardell with faking birth to claim late Doctor Harvey Bardell's estate. Doctors Uhl Catlin and a nurse were involved as the plot unfolded. a newborn was delivered to Bond Street where arrest followed. Mrs Cunningham denies the birth while remaining under guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tre Cunningham Arrain
No. 31
Bond Street
Dad
Catlin
Dilkes
Hopkins
Speight
Mrs. C
Doctor turns State evidence in Bond street fake birth case
New York report says Dr. Catlin, arrested with Mrs. Cunningham, surrendered details Monday night and yesterday admitted the bogus birth at No 31 Bond street, exposing the scheme.
Administration to bolster African squadron with three sloops
The Administration plans immediate reinforcement of the African squadron. The Cumberland, St. Louis, and Dale join to form a 50 gun force intended to suppress the slave trade and safeguard commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waser
Cumberland
St. Louis
Dale
Roanoke Arrives With Walker’s Men From Aspinwall
U S steam frigate Roanoke arrived from Aspinwall with over two hundred of Walker's men. Twenty seven were sent to hospital on arrival and George W Turner died during the passage.
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New York
U. S
Roanoke
Aspinwall
Walker
George W. Turner
Disastrous Gale Hits St John Coast Fishing Fleet
The Miramichi Gleaner reports a deadly gale off the north shore of St John Province on the 22d alt. Twenty nine bodies were recovered at Trocadie beach and fifty one more between Neguac and Tracadie. About two hundred boats were at sea with many lost or wrecked and ships taking shelter at Egmont Bay, P E Island after the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisieraen
Province of
St. John
Miramichi
Trocadie
Neguac
Tracadie
Shediac
Egmont Bay
P. E. Island
Suicide of Senator Rousxi shocks Texas readers
Reports from Texas state Senator Rask shot himself at his residence on July 29. No motive given. Also noted a large four ship contract for Louisville deliveries next March at four and a half dollars per barrel and rising flour prices in New Bedford vessels being refitted for right whale fisheries.
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New Oxtaans
Rousxi
Texas
Rask
Louisville
Suicior
Amasa Sayles
Uxbridge
New Bedford
Tae
Persia Arrives in New York with European News
The Persia steamship from Liverpool arrived at New York this morning after leaving Liverpool on the 25th. Reports from Britain note mixed dispatches on mutiny in Bombay, the Atlantic cable project advancing with a gala in Liverpool, and a banquet for Niagara and Susquehannah crews. London and Belfast tensions flare as Orange and Gibbon factions clash. Boston, Lincolnshire celebrates John Cotton chapel reopening. France cites Italian conspiracies. Austria–Russia reconciliation efforts appear unlikely. Cotton and grain markets in Liverpool show demand and price shifts amid ongoing trade.
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Europe
Persia
York
Royal Mail
Sadkins
Sue
Liverpooll
Vanderbilt
Atlantic
Collins
Ericesop
Liverpool
New York
City of
Baltimore
North Star
Jason
Southampton
U. S
Susquehanna
Mersey
Evinburg
Glasgow
Great Britain
House of Commons
W. Smith
Bombay
Lodia
House of Lords
Africa
Agamemnon
Cusking Earldy
Erith
Thames
Prof
Morse
Cyrua W. Field
Henry Raymond
Capt. Sands
Field
Buchanan
Queen Victoria
United States
Greenwich
Sheerness
Cork
Royal Agricultural Society of England
Salisbury
Lord Portman
French
Boston Mass
John Cotton
Dillus
Kentucky
Byelow
Dallas
Steamship arrivals and a fatal burglary in New York
The Asia sailed at noon with 44 passengers and over 906000 in specie. The Illinois departed at two for Aspinwalk, carrying Col Fremont among its passengers. The Indian to Southampton and Bremen and the Glasgow to Glasgow sailed at noon. The New York from Glasgow arrived this afternoon. A burglary at West 18th Street left merchant MA Alexander Boyd fatally shot.
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New York
Sattise
Asia
Illinois
Aspinwalk
Col. Fremont
Southampton
Bremen
Glasgow
Snor Py Burduars
MA Alexander Boyd
West 18Th Street
Murders Dominate New York Daily Headlines
The New York Express notes two murders and no major acts of violence for the prior day. Headlines from the Times city desk include A Young Man Beater to Death and Gambling and Murder, Another Homicide, death by overdose of a young Irish girl, and Quarantine A Row.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Express
City Department
the Times
Stockholders OK 1500 Shares Preferred Stock Plan
A stockholders meeting adopted plans to issue 1500 new preferred shares at $100 each with a 6 percent semiannual dividend, delaying dividends on existing shares. Exchangeable one-for-two with current holdings, subscriptions due by Sept 15, payments in three installments, and optional sale of unclaimed shares. A committee was appointed to report stock conditions to holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence, Warren and Byiston
A. M. Gammell
Warren
Megsrs
Thomas G. Turner
Amos D. Smith
John Norris
Lewis B. Smith
Peaches and apples foretell strong harvest in Philadelphia area
The Philadelphia North American notes prospects for a first class peach crop with trees set for fruit and heavy apple yields. It warns crop fragility from curculio but expects a capital fall for pippins and peaches barring sugar price spikes, while predicting ample sweetmeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Phila
Windmill Deck Propulsion Proposed by Signor Curbia
The Diario dela Marina reports Signor Curbia of Guba proposes windmill sails on ship decks with large wings driving side wheels like steamers. Models work, wind force sufficiency to reach sailing speeds remains to be tested, wings adjustable to oppose wind in any direction. Patent protection from Cuba sought before large scale trials.
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Diario Dela Marina
Signor Curbia
Guba
Diario
Court Holds Loss of Railroad Ticket Falls on Purchaser
An Ohio court ruled that a lost rail ticket remains the purchaser's responsibility since a negotiable ticket bought and delivered to the conductor does not make the rider a lessee of the cars. Passengers may be ejected for refusals to depart when ordered, with liability for breach of the carrier’s duties but not for assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Counterfeit Charge Involving New Bedford Bank Note
New York police arrest Mary Feeney on a Saturday for passing a counterfeit 53 dollar bill issued by the Marine Bank of New Bedford at store No 311 on 6th Avenue. Officers found one more bill in her mouth and two more in her pocket.
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On & New Bedford Bank
Mary Feeney
New York
Marine Bank of
New Bedford
6Th Avenue
Church doctrine vs pew rent zeal in ministerial duty debate
A lengthy critique argues that preaching truth must not be sacrificed to protect pew rents. It denounces turning God word into a revenue tool, urges ministers to declare Bible truths despite offense, and warns against church finances overriding spiritual mission. The piece condemns rent-driven control and defends prophetic ministry over monetary interests.
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Reece
Simon Magus
Péter de Gs
Los Non Finances
Np-Hill
Fife
Nineveh
European Agriculture Outlook for 1857 Harvest
From Europe comes hopeful advices noting a rich harvest across continental markets. Breadstuffs decline in Germany while rye crops mature and bread from new rye flour is widely used. Southern Germany sees improved tobacco due to rains, grape vines finish blooming, and berry sizes grow, signaling a strong wine year ahead.
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Europe
Germany
Sugar stock declines in New York market outlook
The New York Post reports sugar on hand nears 100000 hhds with 15000 to 20000 more to come. Prices have fallen by two and a half to three million dollars in value since the first, and the market remains low in spirits. New imports from the West Indies fetch 9.38 cents per pound. Maple syrup and home made sugar flood the West and demand wanes, signaling further decline may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
West Indies
N. Bo Mercury
Sleep Trouble from Fast Crop Growth in Thibodeaux
Local residents report insomnia due to rapid cane and corn expansion. The Minerva notes that persistent farming activity causes confusion and constant alertness, leaving little chance for rest. Doctors find the country’s health distressing amid ongoing agricultural growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thibodeaux
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