Sorrowful Squall Drowns Four on Transport near Prudence
A violent Saturday squall struck Bristol area causing the Transport to capsize off Sprague's wharf. Four daughters of Mr. Rufus Read and Mr. Henry B. Potter perished, with rescuers saving two men and the vessel Midas aiding recovery. Names and ages of the deceased given, with interments arranged in Providence and Portsmouth. The disaster follows a busy harbor scene with boats frantically responding as winds and hail battered town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harnett
Sarah Frances
Rufus Read
Providence
Isabel W
Sarah
Henry B. Potter
Prudence
Mr. Read
Read
Mr. Potter
Potter
William Potter
Josiah Wouer
Sprague’s Wharf
Strick
Poppasquash Point
John Whipses Esq
Ann
Samuel Thompson
Midas
Wardwell
Rageport
Rav
Protestant Editorial Referenced Across Paper Pages
A brief note indicates a Protestant related article is on the first page of today’s issue, prepared before new information arrived. The item suggests parallel coverage or continuation of the topic across pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hig
Murders Rise in New York City
A New York editor notes a surge in violence with nine murder or attempted murder cases on hand and several recent executions. Two policemen have been killed and many wounded as drunken clashes and knife incidents spread fear across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IEF
New York
Sullivan
Smith
Clif Street
New York City
Hay infield accident and Martha's Vineyard voyage praise
On Saturday in a squall two or three men moved hay at Mr. Peckham's farm. They sheltered as lightning struck killing one ox. the wagon and ox were damaged. Meanwhile passengers aboard the steamer Canonigus to Martha's Vineyard praised Capt Child and crew for courteous service. The Warren Clinical Institute closed term with a successful exam and thanks from parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. B. Peckham
Prudence
Canonigus
Child
Martha's Vinyard
Childs
Dispute Ends In Fatal River Fight On Charlestown Deck
Two men on a Charlestown Massachusetts vessel argued over whether it was after 12 o clock. The dispute grew to a fight, they fell into the river, and both drowned while still grappling. The article uses moral inquiries about disputes and infallibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
Mass
Faer Firet
T . 2d
Correspondence of the Phenix August 15 1851 Dog Star issues and Cuba notes
The Phenix report from New York describes hot flies and uncertain weather, then rain. It notes Cuba’s unrest, freight movements to New Orleans, and ship arrivals like the Union and Cherokee, with opinions on US lines. News from Wall Street mentions political talk and names, plus a sap strike injury and a baptism at Berean Church. A brother arrives aboard the Rometheus via Nicaragua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phenix
New York
Cuba
New Orleans
Steamship
Union
Havans
Consignees
U.S. NM
N. Orleans
Wall Street
Webster
Benton
Houstion
Gen
Wool
Scott
Dey
Bormeh
T. W. Biddie
Berean
Rometheus
Nicaragua
Voyage Route Through Nicaragua To New York Arrives After Nine Day Passage
The account describes a Pacific voyage via Salinas Bay to San Juan de Nicaragua, with freight packed on mules to Lake Nicaragua, then river and rail transfers to the Prometheus for a nine day voyage to New York. It notes towns like San Juan, Rivas, and Bahia de Virgin, and mentions passengers and crew details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bansbod Figis
San Juan de Sdd
Lake Nicaragua
Rivas
Vanderbilte
Nicaragua Lake
Bahia Dela Virgin
Virgin Bay
Lought
Panama
Salinas Bay
San Juan River
Fort Carlos
Sir. HH. L. Bulwer
San Juan
St. Johns
Grey Town
Atlantic
N. Y
Seamen's Prayer Meeting Set At Baptist Vestry
The monthly Prayer for Seamen concert is scheduled for Monday evening at 7:30 at the Baptist Vestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seamen’s Prayer Meeting
Baptist Vestry
Prometheus Arrives From San Juan With Passengers and Gold
New York reports the steamer Prometheus Churchill arrived from San Juan Nicaragua with 360 passengers and 578,579 dollars in gold dust. The voyage lasted eight days twelve hours and followed an earlier passage from San Francisco to San Juan Del Sud. News from California notes executions by the Vigilance Committee, including Jim Swart, and reports on others slain or wounded, while mining, harvesting, and agriculture show strong growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Churchill
San Juan
Nicaragua
Pacific
San Francisco
San Juan del Sud
Director
Lake Nicaragua
Henry L. Bulwer
California
Vigilance Committee
Noturiona
Jim Swart
Hagde
Vigil
Prometheus
Sandy Hook
Campbell
Grand Jury
Vigilance Commissee
Mayr Alao
Richardo Lopez
San Jose
United States
Col. Blackman
North Fork
Sonora
Arrival of the Africa and Humboldt in New York
Three days after leaving Europe the steamships Africa and Humboldt arrived in New York about seven o'clock. The Africa carried dates to Aug 9, making the voyage about ten days six hours. City of Glasgow from Philadelphia reached port on the Ist inst with a 14 day passage, while Manchester trade remained steady and healthy. James Barrett struck his wife a violent blow, causing her death within hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Africa
Humboldt
Vrade
Manchester
Greegow
Philadephia
Foun
Jdaye and LY Bourse
Rochester
James Barrett
Arrival of the Arctic Report Looms Four Days After Europe
The item notes a European arrival of the steamer Arctic and mentions markets with 20 000 cotton bales sold on Monday and Tuesday, 500 on speculation, and rising prices for American descriptions. It also covers martial law in Italy, Austria’s loan, and a severe New England rainstorm with widespread hail damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Arctic
Reight
Italy
House of Rothschild
Fire damages Mount Hope Lodge building in Fall River
Fire found in the east end of Pucas wet building used by the Mount Hope Lodge of Old Fellows in Fall River causing extensive damage. Building loss estimated at 2900 dollars with insurance coverage on both the building and lodge property from Union Mutual and MB Mutual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Riggs
Fall River
Pucas
Mount Hope Lodge
Ould Fellows
Union Munual
Boston
Hope Lodge
Marners’ and Mechanics’ Mutual
Worcester
Boy Drowns While Swimming in Blackstane River
A ten year old boy named Geo Wilson of Maoville, R21, White, attempted a swim in the Blackstane river Friday evening. He was swept downstream by a strong current and drowned, according to the Prov Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daownen
Wilson
Maoville
Blackstane
Journal
Death of Reverend William M. Rogers in Dorchester
The death of Reverend William M. Rogers, longtime pastor of the Central Church on Winter Street in Boston, is reported. He died at 12 o'clock today at his uncle Captain William M. Rogers residence in Dorchester. Rogers was 45, born September 10 1866 on Alderny Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willliam M. Rogers
William M. Rogers
Central Church
Winterstreet
Boston
Wmn. M. Rogers
Dorchester
Uniform World Postage Association Formed In England
A treaty effort unites delegates from several nations to set a single world postage rate. American representatives include Professor Hancock and C J Kennedy. Lord Radburn leads the English delegates in a bid to standardize foreign letter charges and use stamps for collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Alsq
America
Hancock
C.J. Kennedy
Lord Radburton
Boston Journal
Maine inquiry reveals Mrs Cookson alive and well
The telegraph reported to a Pawtucket magistrate that Mrs Cookson and her child are living at her father's house in good health. John Cookson, previously under arrest for murder, was released after the news, claiming the affair to be a hoax. The paper questions who was the murdered person found in Seekonk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John_ DB
Maine
Cookson
Seekonk
Journal
Wheat Crop of 1861 Heaviest Yet in Western States
Reports from grain regions describe a record wheat harvest for the year 1861 across the Western States. Ohio New York Indiana and Michigan report large yields of high quality with Michigan noting an unprecedented bounty. Northern and western areas show crops one quarter to one third above prior seasons while corn remains behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bedford
The
Mercury
Westport
J Kirby
HL. W. Kirby
Delight Waite
H.W. Snell
Westfeld Farms
Westfield
Alt Springfield
Viewiny
S. Coomes
Armory Wirvet
Ohio
New York
Indiana
Michigan
Oswego Times
Cuban affairs correspondence on Lopez and Pampero voyage
The letter notes Cuban revolutionary plans involving the Pampero commanded by Lieutenant Hunter, with 600 men aboard and the aim of landing and delivering a proclamation. It discusses potential American support under Lopez, fears of government interference, and prospects of a Cuban provisional government tied to a bold maritime enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jornal of Commerce
New Orleans
Macy
Phesengera
Pomperipia
Gilty
Florida
Lopez
Cuba
Baltimore
Lieut
Hunter
US 8S
United States
Ohio
Aberg
Mr. Clayton
Waylon
Charleston
Creule
Loyer
Havana Amid Cuban Uprising Rumors and War Preparations
The Correspondant of the New Orleans Delta reports explosive Cuban expectations of Abeig savior support. Armaments surge as eight in ten thousand mobilize, Lopez and other leaders touted. Government trembles, troops desert, vessels prepared, and anxiously awaited news from the Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. O Delis
Haxana
Delta
Alphia
Vuelo Abajo
Lopez
Havana
Matanges
Thind
Iarma
Ubane
Tts
New York
Vuelta Abajg
Lopez Extenition and Buccaneer Rumors in New Orleans
The New Orleans paper adds detail on Lopez buccaneers after the Pampere voyage. It notes overcrowding as ships diverted back to the city with over a hundred mutineers aboard the Union steamer. Reported lack of beds utensils and cooking gear fuels dissatisfaction amid rumors of a mutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lopez
Union
New Orleans
Rumors Claim Cuban Sympathy Steamers Near Bahama Banks
A letter said to be written at Orange Key Bahamas on August 1 describes two small steamers from New Orleans with 1000 to 1200 men aboard anchoring in Los Mimbros Roads the night before and passing by in a direction toward Cuba. The letter, labeled New York Express, alleges the vessels were Cuban sympathizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Express
Orange Key
Bahama Banks
New Orleans
Los Mimbros
B.S
Cuba
Augusta Prohibition Ends as Liquor Shops Cease Trade
On the seventh day of August 1851 the mayor's sixty day proclamation expired and all liquor dealers in Augusta including hotels apothecaries and others who sold intoxicants voluntarily stopped the sale. Not a glass of liquor can be obtained in the city for any purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Agusta
Efforts to Enlist Boys for Expedition Against Cubs
The Louisville Journal reports attempts to persuade boys as young as sixteen to join an expedition against Cubs with promises of comfort and a future payment of $3000 upon arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Journal
Boy Severely Injured In River Steamer Collision
A boy about 16 on the steamer Argo was hurt when a gas boat nearly contacted the slummer as both vessels moved up the river. He broke his leg below the knee while trying to fend off the other boat. Passengers on the Argo raised twenty dollars for his benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serius
Hie Fou
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bristol Phenix
Hristol
Thosa
Hegin
Condiry
Warren Clenical Institute
Ite Aspal
Parente
Maran Luther
Roger Willame
Church of England
Christ
God
Ben Rater
Ff Air
Africa and Humbolt
House of Commons
Alférman Salunwue
Austria
Milan
Marshal Kadetsky
Seige
Constantinople
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!