Outrage at Sea Prompts Strong American Press
Bristol reports strong reaction to the British brig Express firing on the American steamer Prometheus near San Juan. The piece urges arming vessels and redress by force if necessary, detailing the incident and a family’s poverty aided by a local charity.
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San Juan
Prometheus
The
Express
New York
Era
War Express
Capitan
Greytown
Churchill
Arrival of Kossuth Shaped by New York Quarantine Pageant
Correspondence notes Kossuth’s expected Staten Island arrival by the Humboldt and the staged military civic pageant to greet him. Dr Duane hosts the visitor at quarantine, eight Hungarian officers stay as guests, and local crowds await a public dinner, badges, and tri color rosettes.
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Phenix
New York
Kossuth
Staten Island
Humboldt
Magyar
Roseath
Island City
Duane
Staten Tsland
London Punch
Boston
Whipple
Cross
Mephiopheles
Grimaldi
Vhc
Staten Lalaod
Koseuth
M. Simone
Niblu's
Greely
Niblo
Afr
Phillips
England
Baroumi
Lola Montes
Banda
Jenny Lind
Messrs. Adams & Co
Expressmen
Isralites
Thie City
Tak Opon
New York Society
State of
Robinson Street
President's Message Read In Congress On Cuban Expedition
The Presidents Message was read in both houses on Tuesday afternoon and distributed to press via telegraph. It reviews the Cuban expedition, neutrality duties, and arrests, calls for new legislation to curb future offences, and outlines trade, finance, and coastal enforcement issues, with emphasis on preserving U S respectability and neutral obligations.
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Congress
Busaa
Commodore Parker
Cuba
Spain
Parn
United States
Great Britain
France
West India Ataton
Cubs
Great Britaan
New Orleans
U. S
Atew
Canada
Portugal
Armstrong
Kossuth
Mexico
Secretary of the Treasury
California Land Claims Commission
Ers
President urges military buildup and navy reform in review
The document calls for increased army strength to protect California and new territories from Indian incursions, a reorganization of the navy, and investigation into punishments in the civil service. It notes Arktik expedition pay, a Pacific navy yard, and simpler postage rates while urging treaty adherence and reform of private claims. A hog weighs 581 pounds after 214 days, an extraordinary gain.
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Congress
Mexico
Calfornia
Navy Yard
United States
International Magazine enters fourth volume with popular appeal
The December number of the International Magazine showcases highly valued articles from a well regarded publication. Subscribers can secure the work for $3 per year by sending names and money to Stringer Townsend of New York or via Easterbrooks in State Street. Also noted is news of Rev Asa Kent’s illness in Vermont and a rapid telegraph reply illustrating distance between New York and New Orleans.
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International
The
Messrs. Stringer & Townsend
Broadway
New York
Asa Kent
Methodist Episcopal Church
New England
Bellows Falls
Vermont
New Orleans
Death of Mrs Short in Barrington fire tragedy
Mrs Short of Barrington R1 was fatally burned when her clothes caught fire while tending the floor. She lingered until Sunday, dying from the injuries. She leaves four children, the eldest about ten, and the three younger at home.
Inquest Opened into Death of Woman at Perry's Neck
Coroner Russell of New Bedford held an inquest over Mary Brown who died Sunday at Perry's Neck from head wounds inflicted by an unknown assailant. The jury has not yet delivered verdict. The Mercury notes the burial was in a simple ceremony with no mourners, reflecting the warning that wages of sin is death.
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Russell
New Bedford
Mary Brown
Perry's Neck
the Mercury
Anniversary of British Troops Leaving New York Noted
The Phenix reports on the anniversary of British troops leaving New York and General Washington entering the city. About 150 war veterans, in four companies, gathered for a review by the Mayor at the Bowery Military Hall and in the city park, with speeches by Col. N Haight and Rev. Dr. P J Van Pelt.
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N. Y
Washington
Bowery
Ulysses
Cicero
Proposal for a public bathhouse in Brooklyn
The author argues for a cheap durable public bathing house in Brooklyn to improve health and reduce disease. He cites ancient precedent and various bath traditions, noting baths benefit all classes if affordable, and urges citizens to consider funding to ensure the project benefits the community. The writer closes with hope that a bathhouse will be established and thanks supporters.
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Sulister
Luxory
Counece Sraventy
Senate and House Open as Election of Speaker Looms
The Senate met at noon with prayers and bills offered for consideration. In the House of Representatives the election of Speaker dominated proceedings with Linn Boyd favored by some and Thaddeus Stevens named by others. The vote tally showed Boyd ahead with 118 to Stevens 16 and others scattered. Boyd was then proclaimed elected and sworn in along with the new Clerk and officers as the House adjourned.
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Washmerton
Senate
Butler
Messrs
Bradbury
Hunter
Stockton
Mangum
Kheit
Jefferson
Davis
Dawes
Soule
Bell
Jones
Teno
Douglas
Borland
Sebastian
Houston
Rusk
Dodge
Iowa
Houge
Clameng
Gwin
Meesie, Walker and Dodge
Foote
Houses
Congress
House
Louis Kossuth
Hungary
U. States
United States
Union
Morton
Tennessee
Viva Voce
Linn Boyd
Campbell
Ohio
Thaddeus Stevens
Brooks
Jane
Meade
North
Brooke
Fowler
Speak ‘Er
Fullown
Boyd
Stanley
Chandler
Bayle
Howe
Gorman
Evang
Bocock
Bowie
Outlaw
Gentry
Hillyer
Cabell
Ashe
Ailverson
Taylor
Meachum
Preston King
Mr. Forney
Penn
J. C. Walker
Messrs. Glosbrenner
McKnew
Clemens
Alabama
Kussuih
House of Representatives
Harris
Richardson
Ill
Senate and House Debates Open With Kossuth Support
December 2 and 3 sessions show Senate and House voting on chaplain election and Kossuth reception. Resolutions urge joint committee action, printing thousands of copies of messages, and organizing seating and committees.
Rhode Island Star Temperance Society Holds Annual Meeting
The Rhode Island Star Temperance Society met at Mechanics Hall in Providence with strong regional delegations and memorials to President Stephen Branch and early patron Benjamin Aburn. Attendees discussed Maine law support and the state’s forthcoming petition to the January Legislature, urging truth justice and mercy as guiding principles. An inquest reported the fatal accident of Squire Gorton after a wagon incident near Pawtucket, showing severe injuries from being dragged on frozen ground until rescue.
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Providence Journal
State Temperance Society
Rhode Island Star Temperance Society
Mechanics’ Hall
Stephen Branch
Benjamin Aburn
Maine
Carnaton
Squire Gorton
Gorton
Pawtucket
Toll House
Pawtuxet
Gorn
Cady
Seafaring Man John Shepherd Found Dead in Boarding House
John Shepherd, a seafaring man from Westport, was found dead in William S. Slocum’s boarding house on North Water Street. Coroner’s jury, summoned by W O Russell, found death by self-inflicted throat cutting amid domestic troubles, leaving a wife and child in Westport.
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Metancholy Suicine
John Shepherd
William S. Slocum
North Water Street
Westport
W. O Russell
New Bedford Mercury
Death of Benjamin D. Earle Founder of Earle's Express
The Providence Journal notes the death of Benjamin D. Earle on the 27th of the month from consumption. A respected figure, he founded Earle's Express, transporting millions of dollars between this city and Boston. His promptness, efficiency, and trustworthiness earned public confidence, and his family mourns a bereaved and notable member of the community.
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Deate
Benjamin D. Esme
Benjamin D. Earle
Mr. Earle
Earle's Express
Boston
Journal
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Aaron Easterbrooks
Brooklyn
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Wasumeron
Sesson
Bright
Jud
Coair
Mesara
Smith ‘Abbey
Asmodale
Brigt
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