Newport Harbor Compared with Other Harbors in Rhode Island
A discussion of Newport harbor’s advantages and depths compares it to nearby harbors including Bristol Providence Greenwich Wickford and Fall River. The analysis cites US coast survey data and argues Newport is the best harbor in the state with greater commercial prospects. It mentions a proposed Narrows bridge road link and railroad route improvements to connect New York Boston Worcester and surrounding country. It also notes an upcoming Methodist Church event to fund a Rocky Point excursion.
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Newport
New- Port
Bristol Harbor
Pack
Newport Harbor
Warren Neck
New York
Boston
Worcester
Providence Harbor
Greenwich
Wickford
Mount Hope Bay
United States Coast Survey
New port Visitors Brighten Coastal Season Amid Festivities
The Newport area basks in strong seasonal attendance with the Fillmore Atlantic and Bellaray marquee lines described as two thirds full. Old Newport appears pleasant as visitors enjoy the week, and locals praise hospitality. An annual clambake is announced for Swanzey’s Christian Society at Pierce's Grove on September 8, inviting families and children. A report from Captain Webster notes yellow fever concerns at Cardenas but no alarm on the voyage. Rev Micah J Talbot of the Providence M E Conference is named Principal of Eat Greenswich Academy. praised as a qualified, eloquent, and principled choice.
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Newport
Christian Society
Swanzey
Pierce’s Grove
Apt. Webster
Old Dominion
Cardenas
Yellow Favor
Phere
Polley
Micah J. J. Talbalbot
Provilence ‘M. E. Conference
Prin‘cipal
Eat Greensvich Academy
Talbot
Jnvalpghiq
Thieves Break Into Stores in Swanzey Area
Burglary reports say a Swanzay store was broken into last week with multiple items stolen and an attempt on Lu thor's shop in Swanzey. Thieves drilled auger holes but failed to gain entry. other thefts cited in Swanzey Rehobeth and Dighion as farmers report damaged granaries and crops.
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Swanzay
Luthor’s
Swanzey
Corbera
Rehobeth
Dighion
Discourse on Discoveries and Catholic Confirmation Reported
Rev Dr Shepard praised recent inventions including the electric Telegraph connecting Europe and America. Bishop McFarland visited the Roman Catholic Church, confirmed about forty, and spoke on transubstantiation attributing the Eucharist’s presence to the body and blood of Christ. A protest by Providence colored residents seeks to test school admission rights at Arnold Street Grammar.
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Shepard
Europe
America
Claus
McFarland
Colored People of
Providence
Arnold Stregt Grammar School
Waugh
Temperance Convention to be held in Tremont Temple Boston
The Four State Temperance Convention meets Tuesday September 14 at Tremont Temple Boston at 40 o clock A M Measures will be proposed to form temperance leagues to enforce the prohibition liquor law in cities and towns Dr Charles Jewett and Hon Neal Dow are expected to attend Meanwhile Tiffany and Co advertise the Atlantic cable purchase for cutting into small sections for sale and a potential revenue of about 485 200 dollars The steamship Prince Albert departed New York Saturday for Galway with 240 passengers and about 49 tons of freight amid salutes.
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Boston
Tiffany &O
New York
Atlantic
Gar
Galway
Steamer Teazer Hit Rock During Taunton River Run
The Teazer struck a rock two miles below Wier Village on Monday, injuring a passenger slightly. Passengers were transferred to the Jenny Lind, and the Teazer returned to her wharf for repairs. The Bank of Mutual Redemption in Buston began operations Monday with 502 500 in a peak, and several Buston banks joined the arrangement, taking stock.
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Taunton River
Wier Village
Jenny Lind
Bank of Mutual Redemption, Buston
Buston
Falls River Bond Auction Attracts Premium Bids In Boston
In Boston on Saturday, Fall River city bonds totaling 850000 dollars were sold at auction with 6 percent interest. The bonds brought a premium of four to four and a quarter percent, reflecting strong demand for municipal securities.
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Boston
Fall River
Pleasing Providence Trip by the Governor Boat
A traveler praises a seasonal passenger and freight boat between New York and Providence. He notes lower costs, reduced handling, and steady service with courteous staff. The journey provides rest and home-like comfort, urging a permanent summer and winter schedule.
Atlantic Telegraph success prompts warm congratulations
A London dispatch dated August 25 reports messages succeed across the Atlantic line. Cyrus Field of New York receives greetings from Sauver Gurner and Gurney, with Bay of Trinity and Newfoundland stations noted, as the Lord’s message reaches Mayor Tiemann via cable at 10:35 PM.
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London
New York
Valentia
Ireland
Cyrus VW. Field
Atlantic Telegraph
Sauver Gurner
Gurney
Atlantic Telegraph Co
Trinity Bay
N. F
C. W. Field, New York
Tiemann
Mackay
Graes ploveres debut at Edgartown Plains resort
Graes plovér have made their appearance on Edgartown Plains. This locality is a favorite resort for sportsmen.
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Graes Plovér
Edgartown Plains
Education and the aims of a practical student
The article argues education should cultivate usefulness and virtue, balancing moral, intellectual, and physical growth. It stresses four core aims: deep meditation, gathering materials for thought, expressing ideas, and patient, persistent effort. It calls for training students to think with accuracy and to seek reasons behind conclusions.
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J. A. Dockstader
M. D. Mk. Edizor
Aare
Patient Work and Thoughtful Teaching Build Strong Minds
The passage argues patient effort over flashy bursts, urging teachers to foster independent problem solving. It cites a spider’s persistence as a metaphor for perseverance and urges training that reaches a pupil’s own mental powers rather than doing the work for them. It advocates active reasoning, foundational principles, and a reform of school systems to cultivate thinking habits and lifelong curiosity.
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Hogy
Pupjl
Epargins
Reece
Phil
Education and liberty in a citizen’s duties
In a Shar on Springs letter from August 20 1858 the writer advocates universal education to ensure informed citizens who can resist manipulation by crafty men. He hopes education spreads widely to preserve liberties and hand down institutions as a rich inheritance to future generations. The piece signals pending further remarks on the topic.
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Republic
Sharon Springs
N. Y
Lord Mayor of London Congratulates New York on Atlantic Cable
The Lord Mayor of London sends cordial congratulations to Mayor D. F. Tiemann of New York on the Atlantic Telegraph Cable completion. The message notes the project as a glorious achievement, praising the energy and cooperation of all parties and hoping it strengthens Anglo American ties. The reply was transmitted through Conn Station, N F, with corrections issued by Cyrus W. Field.
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London
N. B
Tiemann
Atlantic
Conn Station
N. F
Telegraph Company
Cyrus W. Field
Valantia
Enone
D. F. Tiemann
Newark
New York
R. W. Carden
Death of deck hand John Lyon aboard Governor at New York dock
The steamer Governor returned to her New York dock with colors at half mast after deck hand John Lyon fell overboard Saturday night and drowned. Lyon, injured Friday at Bristol, was urged to stand watch but fell from the cap log while singing and did not rise. He was retrieved after 10 to 15 minutes with a boat-hook. A coroner’s inquest followed. His body was brought home in a coffin bought by Captain Simmons, to his widowed mother on Pike Street.
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Governor
New York
John Lyon
Bristol
Lyon
Pup
Simmons
Coffin
Pike Street
Providence Post
Swanzey Man Rendered Critical After Wagon Accident
Jonathan Hale, a respected artisan of Swanzey Massachusetts, was thrown from a wagon when a unruly horse suddenly started. He was taken to a neighbor's house and remains unable to return home, now in a very critical condition according to the Providence Journal.
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Jonathan Hale
Swanzey
Mass
Providence Journal
Memphis Congratulates Manchester on Ocean Telegraph
The Mayor of Memphis forwards a dispatch to the Mayor of Manchester praising the successful establishment of the ocean telegraph. Memphis describes itself as a major cotton depot on the Mississippi and Manchester as a leading cotton manufacturer in Britain.
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Manchester
Memphis
England
Mississippi
America
Great Britain
Ocean Telegraph
Waste cotton scavenging schemes exposed at Lowell mills
Lowell authorities uncover a regular trade in discarded cotton waste from mills. Workers allegedly cooperate to dump raw lint and clean roping into the river and streets, later sold to junk dealers for profit. The scheme grows as yearly waste returns rise.
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Merrimac
Lowell
Baston Post
Atrocious Mourner Murder at St Marys Landing Ste Saestleye
A shocking murder occurred at St Marys Landing Gy on the 19th inst. Henry Schwf aged about thirty three was shot dead by John Solisf. The wife, with infant, bewailed the tragedy as Solisf and his wife were jailed as accessories before the fact. No motive beyond a bad feeling between the parties is given.
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St. Mary’s Landing
Ste. Saestleye
Henry Schwf
Straw and Smiley Marriage Noted at Auburn
The Routland Democrat hints at the engagement or betrothal of Edward Straw to Eva Smiley in Auburn with a playful tone about consent and private life, reflecting a rumor or social note rather than a formal announcement.
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Prsmice
Auburn
Edward Straw
Eva Smiley
Routland Democrat 2
England Income List Reflects Vast Wealth Gap
The article notes forty six individuals in England earn £450,000 annually, about two million and a quarter dollars. It also states four hundred forty four people make between fifty and two hundred fifty thousand dollars yearly, and eight hundred eleven earn from twenty five to fifty thousand.
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England
Treaty of Peace with China Reported by Telegraph
News from England on July 19 reports a treaty of peace with China, including indemnification provisions and involvement of Britain and France. A mutiny in the country is described as being in progress, with disordered news conveyed by Bright of the Atlantic Table Company.
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Europe
Atlantic
China
England
France
India
DE Sauty
Borba
I Bright
Atlantic Tale Company
Plague Epidemic Abrades Quarantine Reforms In Empire
Letter from Constantinople reports a plague outbreak at Benzagi with strict quarantines. Authorities reorganize the establishment to restore order and hope other regions are spared, despite the widespread fear and disruption.
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Constantinople
Benzagi
Mutiny Rumors Stir on Dumox Trial News
The New Bedford Mercury reports a reliable source says the ship steward of the Dumox will reveal all facts after mutineers are tried. A five inch dirk was found in the berth of the third mate of the Hunior, suggesting a violent incident.
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Tag Junton
New Bedford Mercury
Dumox
Richmond Mayor arrests Sabbath School scholars at Leigh Street church
In Richmond Virginia on Sunday over ninety African Americans were arrested by order of the Mayor at Leigh Street Baptist Church where Sabbath School scholars gathered for instruction. They were released after reprimand. The mayor claims the state law on teaching negroes under religious worship is unclear and may be overruled by the Court of Appeals. Citizens largely back the mayor though some believe he exceeded his powers.
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Soave
Richmond
Leigh Street Baptist African Church
Thanograss
Richmond Dispatch
Court of Appeala
Frost damages cranberry crop in Dedham area
The frost yesterday morning destroyed much of the cranberry crop in the vicinity. Mr. Fisher of Dedham lost one hundred barrels valued at five dollars each. A sample showed eleven frost bitter berries out of fourteen on average.
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Fisher
Dedham
Boston
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Barron
Burroughs
Democratic Party
House of Representatives
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Awang Than
Burroughe
The
Pawtucket Gazette
Pawtucket
East Greenwich
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Warren Telegraph
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