Admiral Fitz Edward and the Regent Award Peerage
A memoir recounts Admiral Fitz Edward's return from a hard fought campaign. He receives a royal welcome aboard a royal yacht with Lord Islingford and his daughter Annie present. The Regent bestows the peerage amid cheers and honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monaparte
Eagland
Eogland
Lord Islingford
Mle
Fitz-Edward
Forlune
Prowdest Annale
England
Mediterranean
Hutharte
Hosta
Portsmouth
Spithead
Ule
Nashire
Annie
Agdie
Fitz Edward
Falmouth
Enocl Pooble
Minurea
Lord Selingford
St. James Square
Brother’s Noble Self-Denial Celebrated in Tale
An older brother’s self-denial is praised in a recollected tale shared at home. The speaker notes peaceful days and unity within the family as an heirloom memory, stressing moral dignity over personal glory. The story asks children to judge which brother did better, reaffirming family values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellin
Macnon
Proclamation of President Taylor and Cuban expedition rumors
The article notes President Taylor's recent illness in Harrisburg and his recovery during travel. It mentions a forthcoming Proclamation warning against invading Cuba and reports from Ryand Island of 200 to 800 men assembling, with money raised and enlistment in major cities to attack Cuba.
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Taylor
Cuba
Ryand Island
Pacangoula
Nce
Gamed Island
Victorian Era Steamship News and Local Industry Notes
The Hibernia arrives with Liverpool dates through the 4th inst. No major changes in politics or trade. Pope Pius postpones Rome return by commission. Russian defeat at Egino reported. cholera continues with deaths in New York Boston Providence. Shipyard and mill activity thriving. Albert Gallatin dies at Astoria aged 80.
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Hibernia
Duston J
Liverpool
Pius
Rome
Egino
Russia
Arreale
Bera Mide
Charles Albert
Sardinia
Lisbon
England
Scotland
New York
Boston
Providence
Tatterton Feven at Havana
Havana endures severe yellow fever, with a historic memory challenged by the outbreak. A proclamation by Maxsmi urges Romans to endure foreign intervention, defend republican ideals, abolish papal temporal power, and resist illegitimate governments while asserting that total imprisonment is impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatterton Feven
Havana
Maxsmi
Ile
Froneso
Excursion and Pic-Nic to Rocky Point on the Argo
A Warren Sunday School group joined Rev J Bonney and Rev R W Alle for a river excursion aboard the Argo. The day featured a sail from Warren to Rocky Point, scenic views of Narragansett Bay, a chapel service, and a generous, orderly picnic with meals shared by workers and visitors. The party returned safely after about forty minutes of sailing.
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Warren M. E
Pic
R. W. Alle
Prudence
Rocky Port
Nove
Narragansettia
Paradige
Love Grove
Warren
Bristol
Mount Hope
Rhode Island
Terra Firma
Argo
Guear
Seveer’s voyage amid Cape Horn perils and loss at sea
The brig Pauline from Seviers to California endured forty days of rough weather doubling Cape Horn. Bulwarks stove and damage and the chronometer and other items were lost by the captain. Joseph Knight Jr. of Charleston was washed overboard March 8 and is described as a promising young man and a shareholder of the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline
Seviers
California
Cape Horn
Joseph Knight
Charleston
Vermont
Bunker Hill Mining Company
Boston Courier
Boston Mayor Intervenes in Tailor Strike Showdown
The Tauuons' Stasxg in Boston reports the mayor offers mediation between journeymen tailors and employers who refuse to pay the proposed scale. He cites risk of many families needing city support if the strike continues.
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Boston
Proclamation Warns U S Citizens Against Cuba Invasion Expedition
The document reports a government warning that armed groups in the United States are planning an expedition to invade Cuba. It urges citizens and officials to deter or deter any such action and to arrest and punish violators under law. Officials note evidence of recruiting and funds aimed at an expedition to Cuba.
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Wasmietes
United States
Cebs
Mexico
Cuba
Congress
Jawa
Movement of 500 to 800 troops feared offshore at Round Island
The Philadelphia North American reports intelligence of a force numbering 500 to 800 men assembled at Round Island opposite Pascagoula under Col White, with $250,000 deposited in Mobile to support a nefarious movement aimed at Cuba. Rendezvous for enlistment allegedly opening in Baltimore New York Boston Mobile and New Orleans.
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Philadelphia
Round Island
Pascagoula
White
Yoentan
Mobile
Cuba
Baltimore
New York
Boston
New Orleans
Montreal Riots Prompt Garrison Doubling of Guards
From Aug 15 to 18 reports describe rioting in Montreal with gunfire at Lafontine's house and casualties. The garrison was placed on alert and guards at public buildings doubled. The packet ship Sheridan from Liverpool carried cholera on board with 31 deaths including Walter Riley of Weatherfield Utah.
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New York
Caxapian Martens
Montreal
Mrj
Rowan
Caledonia Springs
P.S
Lnst
Lafontine
Sheridan
Liverpool
Walter Riley
Weatherafield
Plumper Relics Recovery EffortReported by Favor
Favor of the Mastport Express says a city company formed to raise relics of the British brig Plumper near Point Lepreaux is likely to succeed. They have few days at work and have recovered specie and valuables, tied to the shipwreck during the last war with Great Britain. A bag of dullura was seen by Favor on the way up.
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Bunico Tatasune
Mastport Express
Plumper
Point Lepreaux
Great Britain
Favor
Soston Ree
Robbery on Concord Mail Recovered Pieces of Letters Found
Part of the Concord mail letters robbed in Hoston have been recovered though all the letters were rifled. The thief slipped from the cars to the platform under pretended illness and climbed into a mail car window to cut open the bag. He escaped but was later seen on the platform wiping his face.
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Wight
Mine Mitford
Sr. Mitford
Geesta
Lacy
Howl
Porrow
Angrety
Milford’s
Lacey Mitford
Lace
John Mayoere
Apecehes
Matt Rospery
Concord Mail
Hoston
I Ber
Spanish abduction case concludes its argument in Onneana
The Spanish abduction case argument has ended and a decision will be announced tonight. The city reports strong health with 117 interments last week including nine from cholera and five from yellow fever. Beverly ships announce emigrants to San Francisco and Gloucester vessels prepare to sail with passengers and cargo.
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New Onneana
Caltrornia
San Francisco
Hemmonds
Beverly
Beverly San Francisco Company
Christiane
Patterson
Mnet
Martropolig
Gloucester
Eagle
Davis
Gloucester ‘Telegraph
Kasex
General Comba to Visit Newport This Week
Gen. Comba, who has summered at Little Compton, will arrive in Newport this week to stay through the season. He is a confidant of Henry Clay and Newport will entertain many of Kentucky’s distinguished figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ealie Comba
Little Compton
Lawn
Henry Clay
Newport
Kentucky
Empire City Arrives with 1.5 Million in Cal Worms Gold
The Empire City docked yesterday at the port bringing over one and a half million dollars in gold and the Falcon's mails. Reports describe arrivals at the Isthmus with passenger counts and improving conditions. News coverages note cholera fatalities in Panama and Canhapens, plus diplomatic tensions over the American consul in Rome.
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California
Empire City
Cal
Worms
Angi
Chagres
San Francisco
Bastos
Rio Americ Bos
Riley
Pe.m
Sanrancisco
Boston
Elvira
G. H. Montague
New Haven
Anonyma
Mentor
New London
Josephine
Jet
Matia
Sterling
Beverley
Aurora
Nantucket
Favorite
New
Fordo
Dimon
New Bedford
Valparaiso
J. Allyn
Felippo
Straits of Magellan
Salifornis
Odd Fellow
Hosing
Mary Talur
Norh Bend
Velasco
Saltillo
Pavawa
Ella Francis
Tribune
Pansama’ Siaies
Panama
Feasterville man shoots wife then ends his life
George Dye of Feasterville near D C killed his wife and then committed suicide. His children witnessed the tragic event. Local police reported the deadly shooting and ensuing suicide.
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George Dye
Feasterville
D. C
Winkles Dies After Knife Wound In Lynchburg
In Lynchburg Virginia a young machinist named Winkles suffered a severe thigh wound when a large clasp knife he tried to open flew from his hand after he struck his elbow. He died shortly thereafter.
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Lynchburg
Winkles
Mount Vernon Returned to Owner After Blockade Interlude
Capt. Gillet of Cardena reports the brig Mount Vernon from New Orleans, seized during the Maracabio blockade, has been returned to owner Mr. Penny by the Veneaving Government with indemnity for the loss. Also advertised are one thousand masons laborers by Gondor Burke & Co. for the York and Cumberland Railroad. Mrs. Rebepos Mitcham of Rossiownship Ohio reportedly drowned herself, with three others in Yellow Creek, Copeland Democrat notes.
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Tweme
Thompson
Bristol
New England
Wright
Byio
Capt. Gillet
Cardena
Mount Vernon
New Orleans
Maracabio
Masons
Gondor, Burke & Co
York
York and Cumberland
Rebepos Mitcham
Rossiownship
Tonanet
Ohio
Yellow Creek
Sine Copeland Democrat
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Bristol Phenix
ICP
Harrisburg
J. L. Gardner
Capt G
Hill
Ab Capt G
Fall River
Albert Gallatin
Astoria
Long Island
Z. Taylor
J. M. Crayton
The
Republic
Department of State
Union
Rose
London Chronicle
Me. Brown
Brown
Browe
Americas
Freeman
Audinott
St. Manxs
Fla
Florida
Magee
Moseley
Trum ‘L'Ampa
Peace Creek
Paine
Mr. P
Jersey
Jerney
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