Turbulent Seas and Court Terms At County Notice
A crowded 19th century page details court actions in Bal County with Grand Jury charges and not guilty pleas. It notes a probate court meeting at 2 o'clock Monday and reports shipwreck rescue attempts, a burglary at Franklin Street, and a North American steamship incident near Mount Desert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Iidge Hatz
Supreme Court
Renin
Hi Ak
Capes
Iidae
Amos T. Willtard
Deena Law
State
J. Howe
Arident
Tment
Stale vi
Charles Munro
Charga
John Easterbrooks,Jr
J. Flowe
Eay
Atlantic Disaster and Courage on the Lexington and Atlantic
A historical account recalls the sinking of the Lexington and the Atlantic, detailing intense hours of suffering at sea. It honors Rev. Dr. Armstrong and the missionary work of the A B C F M, noting mass losses, courageous crew, and prayers aboard the distressed ships.
Admission plans urged to ease schoolhouse access for girls
A Phenix letter to the School Committee appeals for kinder entry times so that girls stranded by rain can reach the brick schoolhouse before nine o clock. The writer notes children arrive early, but rigid start rules force them to wait outside in bad weather, calling for relief from harsh timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bainey
Commelicosi
Nat’ Hay
Pbelierip
Justice
Portrait of Lee Fait and Cromwell Inspires Bristol Lectures
An 18th century style portrait study blends accuracy and artistry as Oliver Cromwell is imagined writing for a petition. Bristol townspeople respond to Mr Park’s winter lectures with keen interest and strong civic engagement, signaling future literary interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Cromwell
Bristol
Park
de Bhina
Bristol County Association for Public School Improvement Meeting
The Bristol County Association for the Improvement of Public Schools met at the Léotard Room of the Congregational Church on the evening of the 27th. Secretary pro tem John Rich was chosen. Officers for the year include Rev. T. Shapard as president and Rev. Sykes, Dr Moore Smith of Barrington as vice presidents, with Mr Work as secretary and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol County Association For the Improvement of Public
Congregational ‘Church
John
Rich
T. Shapard
Sykes
Moore
General Scots sails to assume U S Army command in Mexico
ICP Major General Scots and his aides Lieuts Scott and Williams and Major Smith Ty C sailed for New Orleans on Monday aboard the packet Union. The General is said to be on his way to take command of the army of the United States in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scots
Scott
Williams
Smith
Ty. C
New Orleans
Ohip Union
United
Calamity Aboard the Atlantic Steamer Loss of Life
A New York Herald account describes the Atlantic explosion and hurricane force gale driving the steamer ashore near Fisher's Island. Capt. Dunstan and crew fought to save passengers as the vessel broke up, with 20 aboard saved and 16 or more lives lost including Captain Dunstan and several passengers. a long list of recovered bodies followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marah
New York Herald
Atlantic
Dustan
Mande
Dunstan
Dastan
Ace
Witack
Fisher's Island
Niavay
Waloon
Yetel
New A Soto
Binker's
Thhose
Massachusetts
New York
Stoningtop
North HI
Binnington
New London
Duntan
Dr. Armatroig
American Board of Foreign Missions
Haslin
U. S. Navy
Lidut
Norton
Army
A. F. Collamore
J.M. Weston
C. French
O. Pitts
Jordin
Boston
Kimball
Mr. Burbank
John Walton Jr
Jane Walton
James Walton
Edward Walton
West Newbury
Pennsylvania
John Walton
Jacob Walton
Obert Vine & Son
Svi
W. B. Solace
Bridgeport
Conningham
Fries
Sid
Mary Ann Hilton
Sarah Johnson
Sarah Ruby
Chambermdida
George W. Callum
U. S
Liaut
B. Maynard
U. S.N
C.S. Stewart
U.S. Eng
Peter Hanna
Portland
Henry van Wart
Birmingham
Eng
Nathaniel Atw
Richard Atwood
Masa
C. C. Ort
Louisville
Charles Cassady
Philadelphia
Warnham Mateh
Haverhill
Thos, Troesdell
Seabury Brewster
Hiram Tarbox
Lisbon
Geo. W. Rogers
Dite ‘Secorita
Joel R. Andrews
C.C. Comatovk
Francis Hirsch
Thomas Gooding
V. Booth
Robert Vine
Edward “Madden
En Seetenee
Rooklyn
Calvin Houghton
Land Theron
Baldwin
Gore
Atelle
Sid Hay
Petubis
Jehambermurida
John
Gleason
Norer
Fiona Tan
Tient
Mr. Munroe
Sn Ordesier
A. Allenypilat
Wdo Danni
Wheelman
Fragmented OCR Letter on 38th Gener and Seaborne Conflict
Fragmented text recounts a 19th century conflict involving 38th Gener, Sao Laie Potosi, and U S forces. It mentions 18 000 and 30 000 figures, steamers, a mutiny or rebellion, and armed actions at Fortin and Frontera. Describes bombardment, surrender demands, and casualties including eighty killed and other losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
United Sites
Gener
Sao Laie Potosi
Jerger
Mouttrol Thétiver
Aneble
Aca
Menican Colore
Cagnon
Krouters
Alduth
San Fusb Batis
Fortin
United
Frontera
Anton’ Lizardo
Bombardment of Tabasco Diary Notes Route and Actions
An officer reports Perry's squadron attacking Tabasco in October. Vessels Peirita and Tub were captured. fort bombardment began after the governor refused surrender. Hospital spared, 300 seamen landed, several small craft seized, and ships engaged along the river with significant combat and casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobasco
Schivutier Portiv
Lizardo
Iken
Ayhat
Mississippi
Com. Perry
Howard
Forward
Nones
Raratan
Cumberland
Forrest
Lisuts
Cest
Winslow
Walsh
Hunt
Edson
Adama
Marines
Leh Abton Lizard
Frontera
Peirita
Tubaie
Obadey
Tabasco
Éolor
Albb
Parker
Prine
Juel
Mirriy
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Rag
Insamech
Saat
Almas
Feyrfal
Farmar
Jylend
B. Phelps
Frankin Street
Phelps
James "Tobey
Providence
Exinship
North American
N. B
Mount
Courrier Des Etats. Unis
Santa
Tampico
Santa Anna
San Luis del Potosi
Taylor
Rio Grande
Et Soeieadie Acanta
Coplais Harrison
Poser ‘Peesday
Halifax
Liverpool
Patil Mail
Aid 47 Pabadagold
Fox Hiaifex
Raddolph
Pumber
Ma ‘i Ue
Jadapury Ind
Byron
Armatrong
Seo’ Y
A. B. C.F. Missione
Fle
York
Sucha Eity
S—p
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