Ring of Fate Reunites Lovers in London Marriage
An engaged pair reunites when a ring reveals Anna is the rightful heiress. A long absent benefactor appears and funds a marriage contract at a notary, with Anna and Jules joining in a cheerful union. The old man, Francois de Chozel, is revealed as a guardian figure, joining the family. The ceremony proceeds with praise for love and fortune.
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Madame Revinl
Madame Revial
Jules Batsie
Madame Revial Mikes
Monsieur
Notary
Madame Revnal
Jules Buirsac
Sient
Anna
Madamoiselle
Francois de Chozel
Jacques
Jacques de Chazel
London
Madame Kevial
Anos
M.de Chazel
Jules
Remarkable Philadelphia Beale Case Highlights Judicial Fallibility
In Philadelphia a dentist Dr Beale was indicted on a Miss Mudge complaint for a chloroform induced outrage. He was sentenced to four years and six months, but she later married the betrothed man who now swears no outrage occurred. petitions seek Beale’s pardon as his wife appeals for aid.
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Philadelphia
Beale
Miss Mudge
Zod
Man
Throckmerida
The
Sunday Review
Dr. Beale
Louise B. Beale
Irania
First Report of the General Assembly on Rhode Island Marriage Laws
A Bristol Phenix item reviews the 1853 Rhode Island registry of births marriages and deaths and echoes historic marriage laws from 1647 to 1662. It notes bans and publication methods, chillingly describes old town meetings for marriages, and reflects on colonial legal forms for legitimacy and penalties. It also reports late November weather and canal navigation impacts from a northern snowstorm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Rhode Island
Sayles, Miller and Simone
Department of the Curious
Portsmouth
Providence
General Court of Commissioners
Warwick
Ourself
Englishman Dies After Tea Stop at Worsley Home
On Tuesday evening last Mr Ashton Worsley, native of England, died instantly after rising from the table following tea. He suffered from a heart complaint and raised blood, according to the report from his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton Worsley
England
Mass Dismissals Hit New York Factories
Large layoffs sweep major New York manufacturing plants with five hundred men dismissed at once while nearly six hundred were once employed. Managers blame money scarcity contract losses and widespread business depression in the sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Telegraph Line Connects Town and Providence
The stock for a new telegraph line between this town and Providence is nearly all taken, with operation to begin soon. It will join Providence with the New York and Boston lines, aiding local businessmen of Bigtown and Warren. Officials urge residents to patronize the service to ensure its continuation. A single despatch can be worth more than the stock held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
New York
Boston
Bigtown
Warren
Special Town Meeting On Providence Warren Bristol Rail Petition
A town meeting is set for 2 o clock this afternoon to consider the petition of the Providence Warren and Bristol Rail Road Company. In Olney street Providence Mrs Catherine R Williams house was entered and robbed while owner was away in Massachusetts. The Key Note a neat paper issued at Fall River by Eben Tourgee music dealer includes music lover content.
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Providence, Warren and Bristol Rail Road Company
Rosseny
Providence
Catharine R. Williams
Olney Street
Massachusetts
Fall River
Eben Tourgee
Providence Fire Destroys Stables and Homes
A Monday fire in Providence destroyed two stables and several houses. Firefighters faced dangerous conditions as they battled the blazes with ladders, and two firemen suffered broken legs during the rescue efforts.
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Providence
Mississippi Senator Adams Eyes 21 Year Residency Bill
Washington correspondent of the New York Tribune reports it is understood that Senator Adams of Mississippi plans to introduce a bill to extend the residence requirement before naturalization to twenty one years.
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Washington
N. Y. Tribune
Senator Adams
Mississippi
Seaworthy Plymouth Rock Tests Storm on Return Trip
The Plymouth Rock from Stonington endured five hours of heavy seas and ice on its crossing, proving its seaworthiness as the fastest boat afloat. Know Nothing movements draw attention after a Cincinnati convention, with North and South pleased by its stance on slavery. Bank defalcations rise amid tighter finances, while foreign goods sales and importers feel the money market strain and a push for a more American spirit curbs purchases.
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The
Phenix
New York
Plymouth Rock
Stonington
Know Nothings
Cincinnati
Sam
Chatam
Europe
Proverbial Luxuries Strain New York Amid Hard Times
The piece notes economic strain in New York with small fry aristocracy rising and departs into sharp satire. It mentions Potter's arrest for bond withholding, critiques predatory finance, and cites lavish dress costs as evidence of Wall Street bleeding. It ends foretelling Allied pressure on Sevastopol tightening money markets and provoking British vanity.
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New York
Potter
Issac R. Harbour
Wall Street
Sevastopol
John Bull
Bullfrog
Congress in Washington Dec 4 1841 Senate and House
The 32nd Congress in session with 37 Senators and 197 House members present. Atchison resigns Senate presidency, Cass chosen president pro tem. New members sworn in as Bristow of Kentucky, Lewis of Virginia, and Goodwin of New York sit in. President’s message ordered printed and referred.
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Washieton
House
Atchison
Senate
Cass
Slicer
Platte City
Missouri
Washington
Hunter
Lewis Cass
Foot
Lawrence Brainerd
Verimont
Upham
Hamlin
Dodge
Miller
Charles 5. Lewis
Virginian
Tiller and Goodwin
New York
Bristow
Kentucky
Clingman
Wentworth
Illinois
Jones
Tennessee
Walbridge
Committee of Ways and Means
Florence
Iowa
Seward
United States
Bright
Messie
Shields
House of Representatives
Slidell
Sollers
State Department
Premature resolution sparks spirited House debate
Mr Bailey calls the resolution premature and not alarming though a meeting was proposed. A heated exchange involves Messia Gray Wash Buss Letcher and Taylor for the revolution versus Wentworth Phillips Clingman McMullen and White against. The House votes to adjourn with the resolution pending.
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Bailey
Messia
Gray
Washbuss
Letcher
Taylor
Otto
Messrs. Wentworth
Phillips
Clingman
McMullen
White
House
Committee On Foreign Affairs
California News From Star of the West Arrives in New York
The Star of the West reached New York on the 2nd with 200 passengers and 737000 dollars in specie. Senator Weller and J A McDougall were aboard. Reports note mining profits, overland emigrants, and several encounters with Indians. State election results show a Democratic Congressional majority of 12. Sherman appointed San Juan Comptroller. Mormons ordered to leave San Francisco by May first. No new annexation details from Hawaii. U S sloops St Marys and Portsmouth were at Honolulu on October 20.
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California
Star of the West
New York
Senator Weller
J. A. McDougall
William
Sherman
San Juan
San Francisco
Sandwich Islands
U.S
St Mary's
Ports ‘Mouth
Honolulu
Treasury report outlines 1854 receipts and deficits
The Secretary of the Treasury reports for the year ending June 30 1854 total receipts 73 540 709 with July 1853 balance 21 942 805 making 92 492 591. Expenditures were 75 354 620 leaving 20 137 900 on July 1 1854. Quarterly receipts to Sept 30 1854 were 21 531 302 with 42 600 000 projected for the rest of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
United States
Congress
Collectors of Customs
Cleveland
Oswego
Departments
the Treasury
Attack on tract distributor by Catholics in Tompkins Square
Joseph Oldridge, 121 Last Twenty sixth street, was assaulted by Robert Bernard and others as Catholics emerged from a cathedral near Tompkins Square. He was beaten severely with kicks and blows while on the ground, police intervened, and Bernard was jailed for trial. Capt. Hartt notes no provocation by Oldridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Oldridge
Last Twenty Sixth Street
Tompkins Square
Robert Bernard
Hartt
Seventeenth Ward
Matsell
White
Bernard
Justice Welsh
Capt. Hartt
Fire damages multiple buildings near Westminister street
A blaze last evening around nine thirty damaged a two story wood building housing Mrs Power clothing shop and a Catholic book store, plus the front house of Messrs Billings, Luther and Philips. The stable owned by Edward Dexter was destroyed. insured value on the house and stable was reported at 1000. A separate two story building for milliner Minnard and Mrs Marshall was saved with minor damage. A German woman in New York reportedly gave birth to a child with two heads, a claim later explained by the New York Post regarding skull bones and fontanelle.
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Moss
Billings & Freeman
Westminister Street
Westminister St
Godwin Luther
Billings
John Philips
John Matthewson
Dr. Dearborn
Minnard
Miliner
Marshall
Edward’ Dexter
Sugar Lane
McNeal & Barlie
New York
New Ok Post
Fontanelle
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Brockport
Rochester
Newark
Geneva
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Onedia
Utica
Troy
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