Congress at hand and looming questions for rivers and harbors
The piece argues Congress will soon convene with key issues including river and harbor improvements and appropriations. It notes vetoed bills, potential re enactment, relations with Spain and France, and the possible annexation of a Warren area. It mentions Sebastopol, Cuba, and British actions, urging calm, honor, and prayer for lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
Spain
Gnd
France
England
Sebastopol
West Indies
Sandwich Islands
Cuba
Europe
United States
Confederacy
Court of Probate to Hold Monthly Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Court of Probate will be held at the Probate Office on Monday afternoon next at 2 o clock. The Methodist Sabbath School exhibition Tuesday evening last drew a very large audience and received general satisfaction. The speakers and readers performed well. the choir and scholars reflected credit on the teachers. The first day of winter is cool and pleasant. the last day of fall was blustering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bris- Agl
Warren
Warren Star
Bosworth
Court of Probate
Gabera
J, N, Burgess
Reverend Parker arraigned in Burns riot indictment
The Rev. Theodore Parker was arraigned on an indictment for taking part in the Burns riot and furnished bail of 1500 dollars. Samuel T. Proudman was arraigned on a similar indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Parker
Samuel T. Proudman
Man Arrested in New York for Vitriol Attacks on Women
The arrestee admits guilt to all charges and claims a religious influence drove his attacks. He began with street walkers and later targeted women entering theaters, with friends saying he is suffering religious insanity.
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New York
Self Sitting Coal Hod Pioneer Praised in Town
Amicus commends a local inventor for a patented coal hod that screens dust while handling anthracite. The device acts as both screen and hod, reducing dust loss and simplifying fire feeding. The writer hopes a local factory will soon produce the improved coal hod for general domestic use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Baytey
Sam
Amicus
Correspondence of the Phenix describes rising frauds in banking and commerce
The Phenix notes daily frauds and extravagance in Wall Street and finance. It cites Ocean Bank and American Bank cases, Clarke of the National Bank, and a theft at the Astor House. It laments bankruptcy fears in New York and warns of excessive imports and dwindling specie as California gold flows lessen.
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Phenix
New York
Wall Street
Ocean Bank
American Bank
Clarke
National Bank
Schuyler
Astor House
Merongule
California
Sevastopal
Niagara
Ike Collin
Ava New
Financial Panic Hits Toledo Banks and Merchants
In a period of financial stress Toledo banks suspended operations and depositors face difficulty meeting demands. The public confronts strain from prior heavy spending on champagne imported goods and foreign clothing, with creditors wary and social unrest feared on election day.
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Toledo
Constitutional Election Vote On Five Proposals
Jamestown cast for the constitutional amendments with Exeter figures uncertain. Voters approved four measures while the main proposal to abolish the registry tax failed and the secondary change to extend registration time also failed. Clerks report two assembly sessions annually in Newport and Providence with Governor's pardoning power and Senate advise and consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Exeter
General Assembly
Senate
Newport
Providence
Providence Journal
Arrival of the Baltic Brings War News From Europe
The Baltic arrives from Liverpool with 148 passengers including Reverdy Johnson and Paris legation secretary Pratt. War dispatches report heavy British losses at the Russian front, odds against the Allies, urgent reinforcements to Sebastopol, and a claimed but disputed victory as bombardments and assaults continue.
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Europe
Baltic
New York
Collins
Comstock
Liverpool
Sandy Hook
Reverdy Johnson
Don Pratt
Paris
Lord Cardigan
Sebastopol
Europa
Alps
Indiana
Menschikoff
England
France
Lord Raglan
Canrobert
Toulon
Kingstown
Cordegan
Lucan
Vienna
Paskiewich
London Times
New Bedford Mercury reports poor whaling season
The New Bedford Mercury notes reports from the Ochotsk and Arctic fleets show widespread failure. About 200 whales in the Ochotsk fleet, small catches with an average around 750 barrels. Arctic fleet struggles with about half of ~50 ships heard from, averaging two whales. Overall last year’s average was 960 barrels, with a likely upward market shift for whale oil.
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New Bedford Mercury
Ochotsk
Arctic
the Mercury
Sandwich Islands
Payta
Seas
Kodiac
Diplomatic dispatches arrive as rumor swirls in Washington
The excerpt notes the arrival of a French secretary of legation in Washington and a report about Mr. Soule allegedly expelled from Spain, which a correspondent says is false. It mentions Soule sailing from Bordeaux with a national salute and hints at fears of a Spain-France-England crisis tied to Crimea.
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Eererench
Legation
Ington
Washington
Soule
Spain
France
England
Bordeaux
Crimea
Henry Fifth
Lord Aberdeen
N. Y
Destruction of the Steamer Ocean Reported in Harbor Collision
Capt Stone of the Canada provides a detailed account of the collision with the Ocean near Boston. The Ocean crossed the Canada’s bow, flames erupted instantly, boats rescued many passengers, injuries included a broken arm and broken rib, and spirits or camphene barrels may have fueled the fire.
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Stone
Canada
Boston
Ocean
Forest City
Asa Coombs
Bath
New England
Matthew Kennedy
Edward Proctor
John Cole
Young Proctor
Turmoil in Peru as Castillo Advances on Lima
News reports Castillo with about three thousand troops moving toward Lima where Echenique has retreated with roughly seven thousand men, three thousand in the capital. Civil unrest rises as a clash in Lima kills two citizens and three soldiers amid shifting loyalties.
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Peru
Castillo
Lima
Echenique
Nantucket Gas Light Company Lights Public Areas
The Gas Light Company in Nantucket has completed arrangements to supply burners. On Wednesday and Thursday evenings this week many stores public resorts and dwellings were illuminated with gas. It is believed gas can be furnished at about the cost of oil while yielding a fair return.
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Gas Light Company
Nantucket
the Inquirer
Camphor Shown as Antidote for Strychnine Poison
Dr. Suddock reports in a letter to the Lancer that camphor can counteract strychnine poisoning. A man convulsed after two doses of the toxin was relieved by twenty grains of camphor in six grains of almond mixture.
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Suddock
A Lancer
Mutiny and voyage details near Jamestown to Mozambique channel
Report of a mutiny aboard Sta.-Axoraee Stivers on Good Hope voyage 23 October. Five ringleaders left on the island while others were replaced. Bark Afton with 140 barrels of oil sought more men for Mozambique bound voyage. Owners offer 120000 dollars to transport negroes to Cuba, freight paid by a New York house. Hermaphrodite brig and prize crew tied to latest incidents. N. Cour t Eng.
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Sta
Newsom
Mozambique Channel
Cuba
New York
H. E. M. Steamship
Philomel.—N
Court Eng
French émigré writes he killed himself after losses
In a coroner’s inquest report a Paris born man Francois Henry De Longuille born 1828 in Paris recounts his family tragedy from 1848 onward. He describes cholera deaths of wife and two children and his decision to take his own life in New Orleans after losing his little girl at 13 months and his remaining burden of life.
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St. Louis Republican
Francois Henry de Longuille
Paris
New Orleans
Worcester Rioters Examined for Assault on Butman
The Worcester rioters were ordered to recognize with $500 sureties for January third to appear before the Court of Common Pleas. S. S. Foster and Joseph H. Howland refused to present a defense, claiming court bias, while Moody was exonerated and discharged. Foster threatened revolutionary violence over slavery if not converted.
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Woncester
Worcester
Asa O. Butman
Judge Green
S. 8. Foster
Joseph H. Howland
Adin Thayer
Solomon H. Dutton
John Angier, Jr
Alexander Hemenway
Court of Common Pleas
Moody
Foster
Howland
Green
Boston Journal
Massacre of Anthony Family Near Monterey Reported
A California journal recounts the massacre of Anthony family members near Monterey on October 20. Seven intruders, four Mexicans and three Americans, killed John Anthony his wife and James’s child and a French lodger, set the house ablaze after stealing about two thousand dollars, and James survived badly wounded. The killers were not yet captured. The Anthonys were longtime residents of Uxbridge Mass later relocating to California.
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Ruppelstann
Moxperep
Cali- Forta
California
Anthony
Monterey
James Anthony
John Anthony
James
Slatersville
Smithfield
Uxbridge
Mass
Boat Capsizes Near Dog Fish Bar Injures Several
The Mercury reports a boat with Henry Gilani Holden Brightman and Joan Remington capsized near Dog Fish Bar on Saturday. Mr Gammons and Bow ington were rescued, Brightman swam to shore, Gifford injured after a fall in a store scuttle and recovering.
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The
Mercury
Henry Gilani
Holden Brightman
Joan Remington
Dog Fish Bar
Gammons
Evan
Brightman
Bowington
Paul J. Gifford
B. H. Waite
Dentist Beale Sentenced for Improper Liberties Case
Dr Beale the dentist convict in Philadelphia for taking improper liberties with Miss Mudge while under chloroform receives four years and six months in prison. The sentence is seen as severe but largely justified by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Beale
Philadelphia
Miss Mudge
Worcester Steamer Collides Near New York Aboard
Report says the Worcester, a Norwa line steamer, was struck Friday night about thirty miles from New York. The vessel took on water and became a near wreck as all hands jumped to the Worcester for safety.
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Worcester
Norwa
New York
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Proseres
de Alte Ee
Belgium
Duke of Cambridge
Lord Reglan
Sebastopul
Russia
Dublin
Ireland
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