Will Reveals Heirship End to Berkley Treachery
In a tense court scene Squire Marlowe questions Berkley and Herbert over trespass and burglary. Herbert produces a will proving he and Julia are heirs to the late Berkley estate, nullifying Berkley’s claim and securing the property for the couple after a dramatic confrontation. The case ends with marriage and a restored household at the estate.
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Mar
Berkley
Frye
Ananel Lituide
Herbert
Sige
Mr. Berkley
Squire Marlowe
Squire
Theaire
John Berkley
Theighbors
Marlowe
Julia
Joan Berkley
Will
Merbert
Niagara
da Lay
Morality Tale Reflects Sin’s Self-Inflicted Punishment
A reflective line notes that knowing him, he endures a miserable life as a living illustration of the truth that sin carries its own punishment. The phrasing emphasizes moral consequence and personal consequence of vice.
Temperance Mass Meeting Nominates Ticket in Providence
A Providence mass meeting nominated a temperance ticket for statewide offices including Wm. W. Hoppin for Governor and Schuyler Fisher for Lieutenant Governor. Critics denounce the process as secretive and injudicious, calling for open discussion and unity among temperance supporters.
Installment Notice on Railroad Shares
A notice states the third installment on the railroad project is due January 12 next. As progress continues, the remaining installments are expected to be called in monthly payments of ten percent on each share.
Arrest of Rev Parsons Sparks New York Protests
Great excitement follows the Sunday arrest of Rev Mr Parsons for preaching against Popery. A massive park rally condemns the mayor and city officers and vows protection for Parsons as he plans to preach again at the arrest site next Sunday. An adjourned meeting is set for Metropolitan Hall with an estimated crowd of ten to fifteen thousand.
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New York
Parsons
Metropolitan Hall
Lectures on the Italian War Begin Monday Evening
Mr Vera will commence a course of lectures on the Italian War on Monday evening next. Admission is inexpensive, and many may attend. See advertisement in another column.
Roads and Rail Plans Target Taunton Area and Newport
The Taunton Gazette notes a proposed road from Bridgewater to intersect the Taunton and New Bedford Road in Taunton and extend through Dighton Somerset Swanzey and Warren to a terminal. Newport residents push a route to Bristol Ferry or Fall River while a new railroad surveyed would connect Bridgewater to the Taunton and New Bedford line and extend via Dighton Somerset Swanzey and Warren to Bristol with a steamship link New York to Boston. Engineering work begins near Bridgewater Station as Cape Cod extension nears completion.
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Taunton Gazette
Bridgewater
Taunton
New Bedford
Dighton
Somerset
Swanzey
Warren
Newport
Bristol Ferry
Fall River
Old Colony Road
Bristol
New York
Boston
Bridgewaters
Plymouth
Dean Street
Weir Village
Middleborough and
Cape’ Cod
Newport Court Convicts Ramseller in Indictment
At the recent term in Newport a ramseller was convicted by jury and fined plus 60 days in jail. He wished to appeal but the court ruled no appeal exists in such cases and he was confined. Officials warn that further cases will be pursued and citizens refuse to tolerate ongoing violations of the law.
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Court of Common Pleas
Newport
Ramsellers
Ahn
Quickest Passage to Callao Sails Gem of the Sea
The bark Gem of the Sea from Melbourne reached Callao in 36 days, three days faster than the Plymouth Rock. It brings late Australian news and gold dust for Adams' Co of New York and 20 passengers. Rhode Island leads from the land of gold to Peru's coast.
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Adams'& Co
New York
Rhode Island
Peru
Macomnge Troupe Delights Large Town Audience
The Macomnge Troupe presented a musical entertainment before a large crowd on Thursday evening. the audience was highly pleased and many could not gain admission. They will repeat the performance on Wednesday evening next, expected to draw another full house.
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Macomnge
Boston Election Returns Show Whig Wins and Split Council
The Boston municipal vote totals 13 031 with Seaver 5852 Smith 4692 Sleeper 2032 Allen 596 and 59 scattering Seaver trails by 1528. Sleeper was temperance whig Seaver regular whig Two aldermen elected one democrat one whig In Common Council 32 members 23 whigs 5 democrats 4 free soil democrats.
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Boston
Mr. Seaver
Dr. Smith
Jacob Sleeper
Allen
Scattering
Seaver
Sleeper
Common Council
Free Soil Democrats
Railroop Accident at Mansfeld Leaves Man Severed
A man stepping from a Boston train at Mansfeld was run over by a wheel, severing his leg. He was found with liquor on him and left at Mansfield Depot. Surgical aid was summoned, but recovery is doubtful.
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Boston
Mansfeld
Mansfield
Providence Tribune
Robbery Attempt in South Providence Alarms Neighborhood
Edward C. Cole was attacked near the hollow by a robber with a pistol between six and eight o'clock. The assailant demanded money, fired at Cole who returned fire, the bullet grazing his cap and possibly striking the robbers left arm as he fled.
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Atremer
Rospery
Morpry
Edward C. Cole
Providence
Cole
Jonas Chickering Dies in Boston Funeral Attended by Masons Musicians
Jonas Chickering, renowned piano forté maker from Boston, died suddenly while visiting the city. His funeral at Trinity Church was led by Bishop Eastburn with the Mass Charitable Mechanic Association and about 200 attendees including musicians, workers, Masons and Odd Fellows. The Boston Journal praised his kindness, probity, and public spirit as the church overflowed.
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Jonas Chickering
Boston
Mass. Charitable Mechanic Association
Dent
Societies of Masons, Odd Fellows
Trinity Church
Eastburn
Four Hamilton Seamen Bodies Found on Kiawah Beach
Four men believed to be crew members of the revenue cutter Hamilton were found dead on Kiawah beach in Cuanteston on Sunday, authorities said. The discovery raises questions about the cutter's fate and missing crew.
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Cuanteston
Revenue Cutter
Hamilton
Kiawah Beach
Steamship Arctic Arrives With Patchy Late News From Britain
The Arctic from Liverpool arrived at 1 o clock. News is scant with rumors of an armistice. Reports claim Turkish and Servian clashes are doubtful and Omar’s conduct is government sanctioned. British fleets move to Beycos, Circassia coast kept open, Russian losses noted, and Dost Mahommed reportedly hostile to Russia. Markets are moderately active.
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Arctic
Liverpoola
Denubes
Omar
Beycos
Black Sea
Circassia
San Nicholas
Blackea
L. Lyon
Dost Mahommed
Muhammedans
India
Great Britain
France
Turkey
Austria
Prussia
Baden
Hungary
Greece
Athens
Aconz
China
Melbourne
Filibuster expedition sails toward Cuba in February
Washington Tribune reports from New Orleans a 4000-man filibuster force is preparing to sail for Cuba led by a Mexican war hero. London sources claim Kossuth awaits European war prospects and once negotiated to buy the steamer Golden Age in Liverpool, but the deal collapsed.
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Anoraen
New York
Washington
the Tribune
New Orleans
Cuba
Mexico
London
Kossuth
Liverpool
Howard
Loss of the Revenue Cutter Hamilton and Crew
The revenue cutter Hamilton sailed from Charleston in a cruise with Captain Thomas B. Rudolph and crew of 12. A hurricane drove the ship ashore near Folly Breakers in Charleston Bay. The crew abandoned into two lifeboats. one boat disappeared while the other boat capsized with four men drowned and only one seaman saved by a Savannah steamer.
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Hawion
Charleston
Hamilton
Thomas B. Rudolph
St. Mary’s
Cammillus Saunders
Romulus M. Saunders
E. C. Hines
Folly Breakers
Charleston Bay
Rudolph
Santa Anna named dictator in Vera Cruz letter
A private letter dated Vera Cruz says Santa Anna is proclaimed dictator for ten years with support from major states and cities except Obispo which seeks perpetual dictatorship. It also notes Mr. Gadsden pressing for Garay grant confirmation or U.S. seizure of the Macilla Valley and reports Lieutenant Murphey Lane arriving with dispatches. nine powder wagons exploded near Puckls killing thirteen.
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New Orzeans
Vera Cruz
Santa Anna
Obispo
Gadsden
Mexico
Garay Grant
United States
Macilla Valley
Murphey Lane
Washington
Puckls
Secretary Guthrie and Senator Gwin in friendly settlement
In Washington on December 14 an incident at the Treasury department saw Secretary Guthrie accused of rude treatment toward Senator Gwin. A personal clash was averted as mutual friends arranged for an amicable settlement tomorrow with an apology from Guthrie.
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Washington
Guthrie
Gwin
Treasury Department
Flagrant Humboldt disaster blamed on impostor pilot
Halifax Chronicle cites the tragedy as due to a man posing as a pilot aboard the steamship valued at 800000 dollars. He lacks a certificate and misleads officers, altering course against judgment. The ship strikes the Sisters, flooding the vessel and wasting vast capital. The article urges punishing the fake pilot to protect the seaport’s character and prosperity.
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Halifax Chronicle
Copper gutter thefts disturb city business district
The New York Post reports that two or three men climbed a ladder to a building in the business district, removed a copper gutter, and carried it away in a cart in broad daylight. The gutter was sold as old copper. several similar thefts occurred nearby as occupants paid little attention.
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Jean
Aeter
Roguer
Post
Hon Thomas Shere Appointed Consul at Dundee
The Hon Thomas Shere Speaker of the State House of Representatives has been named Consul at Dundee. The post was vacated by the death of William Henry O’Weil.
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CousvLan
Railroad Conductor Pushes Employee From Car and He Dies
An employee named James Dickerman on the Troy and Boston railroad was ordered off a moving car by the conductor. Dickerman tried to explain he was headed home to East Bennie for a Sabbath, but the conductor did not listen and pushed him from the car. He was crushed under the wheels and killed.
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Bost. Jour
Orphan Boy’s Death Overlie Told Truth by His Killers
A nine year old orphan in Marquette Michigan died after being whipped by a farmer and his wife who had accused him of slander The boy maintained his innocence saying I cannot tell a lie The trial found the boy truthful and the farmer and wife were sentenced to ten years in state prison Both defendants were described as Baptist professors of religion per the Buston Post.
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Chicago
Marquette
Michigan
Buston Post
Rhode Island Pensioners Under Revolutionary Acts
The Providence Journal notes 14 098 Americans receive U S pensions from acts since 1818. Rhode Island totals 170 with only one under the 1818 act, most Revolutionary veterans long deceased. Under the 1853 act for widows married since 1800, 45 have proved claims and await congressional funding. Official estimates foresee up to 3,000 beneficiaries, with about 60 new applications weekly and annual payments near 240 000 dollars.
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United States
Commissioner of Pensions
Prov. Journal
Abandoned Reindeer Murder Plot Reaches Monte Video
The brigantine Reindeer from Great Yarmouth to London was found abandoned near Cape San Antonio. Five fishermen towed her to Monte Video. Captain Wilson and officers were murdered by crewmen who plundered the ship.
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Pinacy
Murper
Reindeer
Great Yarmouth
Monte Video
South America
London
Cape San Antonio
River Plate
Wilson
Urquiza
Hiest
San Jose de Flores
England
Hole Discovered in Newark Street Crews Find Deep Shaft
The Newark Advertiser reports Saturday workers and raiders at Nesbits Street between High and Summit uncovered a large hole about twenty feet deep with a two foot mouth and seven foot bottom. A five foot deep water stream runs southeast from the basin, sparking local curiosity.
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Newark
N. J
Nesbits Street
High
Summit
Davunxarn Death At Chatham Four Corners
Samuel Dexter, who left Massachusetts to escape the liquor law, was found burned to death in a cabin at Chatham Four Corners on November 20. A jug lay beside him and it is believed he may have drunk and set the hut afire. local rumor notes a wife and children at North Wilbraham.
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Davunxarn
Samuel Dexter
Chatham Four Corners
Massachusetts
North Wilbraham
Boston Journal
Five Kennedy Children Die in Malignant Distemper
The Farmington Chronicle reports Thomas Kennedy of Strong Me suffers the loss of five children aged 9, 6, 1 1, 14, and a newborn infant within five minutes of each other during a deadly distemper outbreak. The mother also dies, and a parting family scene follows as the children are laid to rest at bedside.
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Strong
Thomas Henry
Abby Josephine
Nancy
Jane
Thomas Kennedy
Farmington Chronicle
Emigration from Bremen to U S Reaches 56000 This Year
The Washington Star reports government advices that Bremen to United States emigration will reach fifty six thousand by year end.
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Washington Star
Bremen
United States
Middlebury Man 76 Dies at Home on Laing Street
Silas Porter of Middlebury, age 76, died suddenly at his Laing Street home. Doctors suspect heart failure as the probable cause of death.
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Silas Porter
Middlebury
Laing Last
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Wm. W. Hoppin
Schuyler Fisher
Exeter
John P. Knowles
S.S. Mallory
Smithfield
Benj. Mumford
E. W. Lawton
Maine
The
Tribune
Friends of Temperance
Bistol
Alconol
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