Political and crime notes from the American press
A sprawling 1840s style column reports on Senate maneuvering over committee chairs and the Wilmot Proviso, plus coverage of a boundary commissioner appointment, rumored resignations, and potential reforms. It also covers a horrific slave murder, a shooting accident, a minister’s suicide, a riverbank counterfeiting case, robberies in Boston, and various other short crime and society items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chrisie
Beaca
Linle
Benton
Committee of Foreign Affairs
W. KR. King
Senate
Bentin
Col McClelland
Mexico
United States
Cal. Fremont
Cal Premont
Wilmot
Free States
Gen Casa
Michigan
A Sericelike Scene Of Slavery Fear And A Dog
A fragment from the Boston Traveller notes a patrol breaking into a gathering of about thirty Africans in Prince George County Maryland and a subsequent escape and capture efforts. It also mentions a local newspaper dog that steals papers, amusing at times yet troublesome, reflecting bustling city life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowe Fort
Prince George County
Hawes
Amor
Boston
Brighton Market Prices and Open Listings for Week
Brighton market report for December 20 1849 notes 1000 sheep 600 swine and 1000 cattle with expected improve in cattle prices. Quotations show cattle 4780 525 third class 50 675 select lots at 609 and similar. Several hog and steer prices listed with varied cents and totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Geat
Remarkable cure advertised by Coleman and AU agents
A biased testimonial declares an eight year liver ailment cured after using three bottles of a medicine sold by Hayton Witstick & Son and others. The notice, dated December 11, 1845 from Talbot District, promotes the product and lists multiple agents and regions. It also extols a Chinese medicated soap and a hair tonic called Railway's Circus Balm, claiming various health benefits and beauty results with price notes and sales points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Coleman & AU
Buffalo
N.Y
Shy
Min
Pa Ken Peel
Miny Siti K Uren
Talbot District
U. Conde
Hayton Witstick & Son
Washington Street
Horton
United States
Asvsts
Brotel
Brigg
Warren
HL Duval
Snuwascey
Johnny Woody Fromdence
Chace & Under
Wilh
New
Charrry Flesn
Lecause
Railway
Fulton Sweet
New York
J. B. Munro
Marriages and transfers listed in local notices
Ty Newport and Henry Hagelhorst join as Falliver residents. Mr Win Bowler to Exther Dodge of Newport. Dayal Publier and Mary Manchester bound for Providence. Julius McConil to Sophia Willard, both from the city.
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Ty Newport
Menry Hagelhorst
Melvina KF. Bowen
Falliver
Mr. Win
T. Bowler
Exther Dodge
Newport
Ty Lite
Compton
Dayal E. Publier
Misa Mary A. Manchester
Providence
Mnet
Juhia McConil
Sophia M. Willard
Incomplete 19th Century Notice From Sandiy Morning
Fragmentary OCR lists several ages and names in a town notice including J W Barrett 40, Anthony V Taylor 75 in Newport and Eunice Brown 75, with garbled locations like Providence and Loch Int. Richard Dame son of Jonathan Dune aged 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandiy
J. Wadsworth Barrett
Providence
von Thuraday
Anthony V. Taylor
Newport
de Loch Iint
Eunice Brown
Ly Newport
the Phinet
Richard Dame
Jonathin Dune
Maritime arrivals and departures list from Providence area ports
A dated log records Saturday to Friday shipping movements including steamers Canonicus Perry and steamer Canonicus from Fall River Newport and Providence, sloops Gazelle Fame Allen and Mary Elizabeth from Newport and Providence, brig Maria and brig Maine and other vessels with names, origins, and destinations across New England and Atlantic ports. Memoranda note clearances at New York and arrivals at Havana and New Orleans with various schooners and brigantines.
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Dee
Lith
Canonicus
Arayton
Fall River
Perry
Woolsey
Providence
Gazelle
Verguson
Fame
Pearie
Hf Allen
Wells
A. G. Washburn
Gtford
St.Thomas
Hope
Algor
Narragansett
Blivens
Somersett
Mary Elizabeth
Davis
Newport
Canoniens
Brayton
Maria
Ingraham
Wilmington
N. C
Tod. L. Gummer
Speke
Maine
Bangor
Cardenas
Pearl
Wixon
Dennis
Suiluis
Sehr Science
Gladding
New Beilfird
Woulety
Chief
Briggs
New York
Guilford
Burton
Portsmouth
Excel
Hennett
Canonicon
Woulvey
Pearse
Helen
Pitman
John Hill
Hunt
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Helena
Ark
Shield
Henry Yerby
Kansas
Menancuony
Nevk
Spring Street
James Heley
Perley
Newport Adv
Surcioe
Cincinnati
James T. Perkins
Unitarian
Cay
Massachusetts
Happy Jack
Rice
Memphis
Continent
Liverpool Mercury
Diacharago
Squire
Whicher
Quincey Market
Broadway Bank
N. Y
Canpania
Northern Light
California
Boston Advertiser
Joseph Karaebono
Charles W. Seymour
Jota Murphy
Alger
Sears
South Boston
Pulica Court
Thomas Moore
Daniel Green
Marine Journal
Port OF
Bristol
Willard
Miller
Wareham
Mass
New Orleans
Ache Planter
Lawless
Granit Caitloa
Marmion
Weat
Havana
Tih
Sche Win
Bryant
Matanzas
Frances
Warreny
Josepuus Gooding
Bristol Writing Academy
Hope Street
Burgess
Luther
Borth
Waisrot Horke
Oolkspan
Prwat
G. Loteen
Ghilaa
Gothic Hall
Faily One
Albert
Opeiio
Prine Got
J. Allyn & Co
Dea
A. W. Barnard
Ite
Euhiscriber
Court House
AL J. Pitthan
Mason W. Pierce, Jr Dew
J. C. Blaisdell
Bede
R Drury
Times Murray
Hope Yt
Alec
Drury
Hope Ot
Dr. Drury
Grothe Hail
Rust
Odey
Gralwin'y
Sartaing
Petereon
Ladiow
Thames At
WM. C van Dorn
Laines
Reidweed Prick
Allyn & CO
W. Barnard
Call
Wee
Alve Wwe
Cnante and Maslin
Peter G
Luther Cule
Natha'l Cowgeshull
Wim
Wath’ Green
J. M. Gooding
Wm. H. Mann
John N. Miller
Julho Norris
H. J. Pitan
Abner Midgit
Freieric Baars
Wu. L. Peckham
W.H.S. Bayley
James Melntyre
M. Paine
Pery William Dimon
Auch
Peter Gladding
Bristol R. L
Oal Wade
BEEF
Irving Market
Eronith
Alvanic
Kerope
Christig
Eestor Alech Huts
Colamr
Thaige
Menemini
Olirntle
Ninbor
Cain
P Perenne
Simcsa
Vrais
Landis
New Jersey
Stover
de. A. Couperin
Leon
Aravice
Adenont
Browewrtin
Nevralgie
Hograth
DR. Christie
Deafoom
Jace
Morbhhad
United ST Ate
Droulway
J.B. Munro
Dustul
J. Allyr
A.W. Barnard
Lee
Wales
Lew Im
Mnust
Dee Bennett J. Munro
Fanny Artichn
A. G. Stephens
State Street
Dale
J. 1. Munro
Frente
J.B Munro
Shakepeares
Santa Claus
Quakers
A. G. Stevhens
Maye
Alert Ve
Ioc
E. Alwasn
B.S. Simmons
J.B. Murro
Ty Dee
S.J. Allyn & CO
Gentsal
Marchant & Co's
Doo 8
The
Brothers Kendall
Lebanon
Labin
Hope St
A. K. Munro
F. A. Jones & Co
Tremont Row
Bay State
F. A Jones & CO
Hanover
New England
Bex
Busi! & Arnold
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