A Vision of World Change and Anglo-Saxon Promise in 1855
The piece reflects on the close of the year 1855, noting rapid global events and progress. It highlights the Anglo-Saxon role across continents from polar regions to Australia, and expresses cautious optimism that upheavals will yield noble outcomes as history moves forward.
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Moe
Polar
South America
Central America
Mexico
Siberia
Japan
Australia
South’Sea
Africa
Piauia Gt
FaneweLu
Push for a Public Library and Reading Room Movement
A Boston Journal note urges Leonie to host Henry Ward Beecher style lectures five times annually and donate part of his pay to found a public library and reading room. Citizens fund a $1000 subscription, with debate on cost and utility, stressing persistent public support and scrutiny to show value and attract an attractive lecturer.
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Boston Journal
Henry Ward Rhs Ty
Leonie
Scindal Aue
Andea
Beecher
Nancy
Prolific Tree and Odd Valuables Noted in Town
The piece describes a remarkably productive tree planted near the town youth part and notes unusual fruit including a ten pound onion. It mentions a pair of slippers, a high neck collar, and other odd items, plus a reference to the widow Johnson and a recent death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Carta
Voter Registry Notice for Spring and Fall Elections
A historic notice urges all who wish to vote in the spring and fall elections to ensure their names are on the registry list by Monday next. Those not listed in time will be too late to cast a ballot.
Town Meeting and Fire Destroyed Barn Notice
The town meeting is set for January 7 at 10 A M to elect a General Assembly representative replacing Stephen T Church Esq who resigned. Nathan Coles barn on Richmond street near Fox Hill burned the evening of the 24th with seven tons hay mostly lost. reward of fifty dollars offered for arson suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Stephen, T. Church
Nathan Cole
Richmond Street
Fox Hill
R. Cole
Railroad worker injured in Providence crash
Accipent Mn A D White a toad master on the P W and Bristol Railroad was badly jammed between cars and lumber on South Water street Providence. One arm broken in two places and body bruised. Intending physician says he is now out of danger.
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A. D. White
P. W. & Bristol Railroad
South Water Street
Providence
White
Telegraph Brims with Brisk Hope for Bristol Project
The Telegraph signals recovery from recent city government excitement in Bristol. The latest issue remains calm with minor opposition to the project and hopes adjourned citizens’ meeting does not rekindle the prior mania.
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Telegraph
Bristol
Taxes in Providence Top Estates List Reveals Large Assessments
The Providence Journal and Post publish tax rolls showing 677 persons and estates owing more than $100. Thomas P. Ives heirs face the highest tax at $13,137.52 on $1,946,300 valuation, followed by Alexander Duncan and family at $12,536.10 on $1,857,200, and Anna Jenking heirs at $8,561.02 on $1,268,300.
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Providence
The
Journal and’ Post
Thomas P. Ives
Alexander Duncan
Anna Jenking
Reed to be ordained pastor at Warren Baptist Church
The Warren Telegraph reports Andrew Reed was to be ordained pastor of the Warren Baptist Church on Wednesday evening. The ordination sermon was to be preached by Rev. Dr. Choules of Newport. Reed is a Brown University and Newton Theological Seminary graduate.
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Warren ‘Telegraph
Andrew Reed
Baptist Church
Dr. Choules
Newport
Deaths in New York Fall Slightly Last Week
A New York mortality report shows 329 deaths last week with 67 male, 57 female, 106 boys, and 99 girls. The total declined by 19 from the prior week, reflecting a slight decrease in overall mortality.
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New York
Public Assemblies In Town Prompt Editor’s Censure
A letter questions noise and lax decorum at large public gatherings in town. The writer laments playhouse like behavior in the temple during services and contrasts it with the orderly crowd at lectures, urging admission controls for restraint.
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Phenix
Prorer
Powtie
Seizure of the steamer Northern Light creates New York excitement
In New York on Monday a seizure of the steamer Northern Light caused a stir. Dispatches say officers in disguise followed orders from the District Attorney and a President's directive to intercept the vessel. The rescued desperadoes included many youths found cold and intoxicated, displaying the reckless courage of filibuster expeditions and the need to uphold neutrality laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Tere
Washington
Movement to arm Nicaragua invaders and Cuban annexation plots
Reports in the New York Tribune allege a wide Atlantic plot to send men and arms to Nicaragua to form an army for an assault on Cuba and Santo Domingo. The plan envisions uniting Nicaragua with other Central American portions and possibly annexing Cuba and Santo Domingo as slave states.
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Nicaragua
New York Tribune
United States
Atlantic Sea Board
Cuba
St. Domingo
San Domingo
Brooklyn
Parker H. French
Northern Light
Austria Likely Accepts Four Points Peace Terms
Washington reports from Europe say Austria has submitted to an ultimatum based on the Four Points and appears to accept them while offering Russia a choice to join or declare war. If Russia rejects, Austria would ally with the Allies. Private letters claim a near-term peace with Russia assented to by Napoleon and England reluctantly agreeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renouf
Washington
New York Tribune
Europe
Austria
France
England
Russia
Gen. Webb
New York Courier and Enquirer
Vienna
Danube
London
The
Courier and
Enquirer
Grant’s Expedition Enlists Over Thousand for Nicaragua
Washington correspondent reports Col. Grant has over a thousand men enlisted in New Orleans for a Nicaragua expedition. One hundred of them depart Dec 18. agents for General leave on the Prometheus Dec 26 and join Walker, subject to delays awaiting Parker H. French and government views.
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Finnimustens
Washington
New York Tribune
New Orleans
Col
Grant
Nicargua
Prometheus
Walker
Parker H. French
Remains of Franklin Expedition Found in Barren North
A caretaker reports the bleak Arctic wasteland six degrees north where no grass or timber exists. Six men perished from hunger before aid arrived, and a boat bearing the Sir John Franklin name was recovered along with a hammer kettles a blue flag and other pieces from the doomed vessel.
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Stewart Deartibes
Equimaux
Stewart
Sir John Franklin
Return of Arctic Explorers Reveals Franklin Expedition Relics
The article recounts an 1854 Hudson's Bay Company expedition led by James Green Stewart and James Anderson to locate Franklin's lost party. They reached Montreal Island near Back River, found Franklin era boat components and iron kettles, and learned Esquimaux reported remnants of Franklin’s crew amid perilous ice and starvation.
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St. Paul
Dr. Rae
Arctic
Hites
Esquimmax
Black’s River
Hudson's Bay Company
Messrs
Stewart
Anderson
Carlton House
Fort Chipewyan
Lake Atabaska
Arctic Sea
Peace River
Lake Athabaske
Slave Lake
Port Resolution
Fort Resolution
Great Fish River
Back River
Arctic Ocean
Esquimaux
Rae
Montreal Island
Stanley
Sir John Franklin
Reuben
Esquimaut
Franklin
Brave Sir John Ends Quest in Arctic Wastes
The explorer party led by Sir John perished amid the frozen Arctic seas after four winters of peril. Though rescued ships failed, the last survivors carried word of the heroic voyage. The Esquimaux report no betrayal as survival and courage defined the doomed expedition.
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Stewart
Hudson's
Hoy
Lachine
Canada
Teres
Sir John
Equimaux
Esquiroaux
Murder Confession Ties Exeter Murder to Corey Family
Historic Exeter West Greenwich murder report details Arnold Lewis killed in West Greenwich on a Wednesday. Suspect Shybach Corey alias Baker and his mother were arrested after evidence linked to the crime. Corey later confessed, describing a four foot wooden instrument used to kill Lewis and revealing the concealed pocket book. Funeral held at Noose Neck Meeting House with large attendance. Lewis a former Exeter resident and state militia brigadier general.
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Tae West Garanwice
Arnold Lewis
West Greenwicly
Exeter
Ganow W. Briggs
Connell
Briggs
Taiewan
Bybil
Corey
Gonenell's
Forderemial
Franklin's
Shybach Corey
Baker
Young Corey
West Greenwich
Kent Greenwich
Supreme Court
Kent County
Lewis
Otickah Wood
Mey
Leewat
Carey
Greenwich
Noose Neck
Houe
Curious Pignomenon At Cedar Lake Knox County Ky
The Knox County Courier reports Cedar Lake in Knox County Kentucky rose suddenly in June last to above its banks with no cause. Water fell gradually from August into September and remains ten feet below low water mark. A land surveyor notes the lake banks have drawn together over thirty seven rods.
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Knox County ‘Courier
Cedar Lake
Knox County
Violent Encounter Among Blacksmiths in Worcester
Two Worcester blacksmiths employed by Deacon Nathan Muzzey fought Saturday evening after drinking. One sustained a fractured skull while the other suffered deep cuts to the side and arm. Both injuries described as serious in nature.
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Worcester
Nathan Muzzey
Sudden Death of Dwight R. Perry in New Bedford
The New Bedford Mercury states Dwight R. Perry of New Bedford dislocated his neck Friday by falling over a rock in a subterranean apartment at the nursery of John B. Burgess, causing his death.
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The
New Bedford Mercury
Dwight R. Perry
John B. Burgess
Governor Bingham Requisitions White Robbery Case
The Detroit Advertiser reports Governor Bingham of Michigan sent a requisition to Massachusetts for White who robbed the Express of fifty in gold while in his custody. Indications suggest the robbery occurred at Doves and White is to be conveyed there for trial.
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Exeness Roggens
Detroit Advertiser
Bingham
Michigan
Massachusetts
White
Express
Doves
Beelike Disturbances Prompt Editorial Reprimand
A fragment from the Boston Bee warns visitors in a room to refrain from rummaging pockets or ogling outputs, condemning such behavior as disruptive. The notice quotes a strict stance on preserving unopened mail and edifice items, urging proper conduct and respect for property.
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A. Seecudt
Boston Bee
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Sristol
Saterday
Johnson
E. N. Ho
Town Meeting
Coxeness
House of Representatives
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