Farewell to 1859 and the year’s notable losses
The writer reflects on the year 1859, listing prominent deaths and their contributions. Alexander von Humboldt is highlighted as a leading scientific figure, with Metternich and Stevenson noted for diplomacy and engineering. Other mourned figures include Olmsted, Rufus Choate, Horace Mann, Mason, Prescott, and Washington Irving. The column contemplates divine providence and bids farewell to the past year as a new one begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graijodreer
Earth
Rhone
Jamong
Alexander von Humboldt
Gsrnidny
Commissioner Lin
China
Prince Metternich
Austria
Gree
Robert Stephédéon
England
Baron Iumboldt
Metternich
Humboldt
Stevenson
Great Britain
Belgium
Norway
Conway
Brittania Bock
United States
Professor Olmsted
New Haven
Rufus Choate
Halifax
Europe
Horace Mann
John Y. Mason
U. S
Paris
Wm. H. Prescott
Washington Irving
Registration deadlines and voting eligibility urged for upcoming presidential election
A year end notice reminds residents to register or update their names at the Town Clerk's office before the last day of registry this Saturday. It warns that without registration they lose the right to vote in the upcoming Presidential election.
President's Message Praised As Fair and Candid
The article reports subscribers received the President's Message praising its calm tone. It notes support for executive control of military forces in contingencies and encourages mutual forbearance between North and South. It reflects on foreign relations and overall deems the message decent and mild.
Weather Splits As Cold Snap Gives Way To Light Snow
The week opened clear and cold with temperatures around 3 below zero on Wednesday and 6 below on Thursday. A three inch fall of snow and hail followed Thursday night, then yesterday brought moderate, pleasant conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenland
Winthrop DeWolf Delivers Pike's Peak Lecture
Winthrop DeWolf formerly of this town gave a lecture on the Land of Gold at the Town Hall. He described his summer journey over the plains to Pike's Peak and life of settlers on the mountains, calling Pike's Peak no humbug and presenting authentic, first hand experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Mountaina
Pike’s Peak
Milburn to Speak Friday Evening as Noted Preacher
The next course lecture will be delivered Friday evening by Rev. Wm H Milburn the blind preacher. Milburn is renowned as a popular and able lecturer currently active in the field and a full house is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Milburn
Senator Anthony Receives Thanks for Public Documents
The Honorable H. B. Anthony of the U.S. Senate is thanked for delivering valuable public documents as part of a formal acknowledgments note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Anthony
U.S. Senate
Year Start Promotes Settlement of Accounts
The article urges debtors to pay yearly accounts at the start of the year to avoid trouble, hard feelings, and costly lawsuits, noting that businessmen in particular seek to settle annual balances promptly.
Thieves Target High Street Yard in Late Day Theft
Citizens warned after a Raglan cloak and a mourning dress were stolen from a High street yard at dusk. Two women on Byfield street were seen with a bundle matching the items, and authorities threaten action if stolen articles are not returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Street
Byfield Street
Train Service Change Prompts Providence Route Cut
A notice states the early car train to Providence will be discontinued after this morning except on Monday mornings with the first train at 9 a.m. The change affects daily departures and alters local transit schedules for riders relying on the Providence line.
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Providence
Rev J L Diman Receives Brookline Church Call
The Rev J L Diman of First Congregational Church Fall River Mass has been called by the Congregational Church in Brookline Mass He previously declined a New York offer with a large salary The writer believes only duty would move him to change his pastoral relations
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J. L. Diman
First Congregational Church
Fall River
Mass
Congregational
Brookline
New York
Warren meeting names Geo L Cooke Senator
At a town meeting in Warren held Tuesday last Geo L Cooke Rey was elected to fill the State Senate vacancy caused by the death of Hon Charles Randall. He won a majority of 34 votes over Dr Preston Day the caucus nominee.
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Ge ' Ata
Warren
Geo. L. Cooke, Rey
State Senate
Charles Randall
Mr. C
Preston Day
Local cider praised as sound and pure Harrison variety
An elderly captain or local figure notes a stout Harrison cider made from sound apples of one kind. He recalls it as the finest drink ever brought to the area, intended for family use.
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Gifford
Regular Monthly Probate Court Meeting Noted
The Court of Probate announces its regular monthly meeting at the Probate Office at two o'clock on Monday afternoon next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Probate
Questioning Arnold Nomination by Democrats in Rhode Island
In the Phenix, Me Barzer column a citizen asks why Rhode Island Democrats back Samuel G Arnold for governor citing pro slavery views or deals with Republican leaders. The writer questions the motive and urges a candidate who will openly promote pro slavery positions.
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Phenix
Barzer
Samuel G. Arnold
Rheds Island
Mreikrncld
Mwoniata
Memorial tribute to a beloved educator and friend
A solemn remembrance honors a respected teacher and community leader who shaped arithmetic education and religious life. The piece reflects on his death, the loss to students and institutions, and the enduring hope of resurrection as expressed on a tombstone with the word Resurgam.
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Ieee
Baer
Lipa
Ald
Infant Baptisms At First Methodist Church
Rev. Mr. McKeown baptized twelve infants at the First Methodist Church in Fall River on Sunday afternoon and preached an appropriate sermon on baptism. The services were very interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Fall River
Artastic Monthy begins fifth volume contents listed
The January issue of the Artastic Moxtnoiy launches volume five with features Our Artiste in Italy The Amber Gods Song of Nature Nemophily Substance and Shadow Through the Fields to Saint Peters The experience of Samuel Absalom Fillibuster Roba di Roma Abdal Hassan About Spires The Professors Story Andonkin Central British America Art Reviews and Literary Notices.
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Artastic
Italy
Amber Gods
Song of Nature
Nemophily
Substance
Saint Peters
Samuel Absalom
Fillibuster
Roba di Roma
Abdal-Hassan
Andonkin
America
Wanderer Slave Schooner Crew Reported Near Teneriffe
The Arago notes Captain Gov Walker and four crew of the American schooner William landed near Teneriffe a French vessel. They were abandoned by their ship, left with the mate while provisioning on the Jen nie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tox Carrain
Rox Wanpxarr
Arago
Boaton
Teneriffe
Gov. Walker
William
Jennie
Tragic Barn Raising Ends in Death and Injury at Bloomer
A barn raising in Bloomer Montana ends in disaster as a child is decapitated by an axe and a shifting frame collapses, killing three workers. The incident follows a boy's bid to sever the child's head with a broad axe as bystanders react to the dangerous stunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomer
Montcalm
Grend Repids
Enquirer
Colonel Isaac Munroe Founder of Baltimore Patriot Dies
Colonel Isaac Munroe founder of the Baltimore Patriot died suddenly in Baltimore on Wednesday evening. Born near Beeton about seventy five years ago he apprenticed with Ben Russell in that city and moved to Baltimore in 1812. He founded what became the Dekorahs Patriotee, known for prudent conduct and strong political influence. He was present at the Bombardment of Fort McHenry in 1814 and served as aid to Governor Vesey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort McHenry
Vesey
Weather Retexts December 29 Vt and N Y
Weather notes report clear and calm conditions in St Johnsbury Brattleboro and White River Junction Vermont with low temperatures. Ogdensburg Montreal and New York show cold to very cold winds from east northeast and north east with subfreezing readings and clear skies.
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Wrarher
St. Johnsbury
Brattleboro
White River Junction
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Montreal
Rowse
New York
Freres death linked to liquor found at meeting-house
An incident near Barringhoa leads to the death of a man aged about 40, identified as Denese Freres who worked for Mr Robert. A jag of liquor found by his aide explains the circumstances and points to the Berrington Meeting-house as the scene.
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Ag Denese Freres
Deri de Ben
Irishuan
Robert
Barringhoa
Berrington
Hie
Voyage of the slave ship Patten ends with pursuit to Boston
An account details Patten’s attempted slave voyage from Savannah to Africa aboard the brig Alexander or ship Patten. After seizing stores, arming his crew, and firing on a U S revenue cutter, he chased ships near Madeira and the Azores. The vessel was hounded by authorities, Patten slipped away with a few men and women aboard, and the pursuit ended off Cape Canaveral as they steered toward Boston.
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Piaresaica Eccasa
Savaseah Labt
Africa
Hh - Welton
Amee
Lincoln
Patten
Fae Schahnee Ee
Caine
Edward Talbott
Sam Kk
Shini
Bea
Uni States Revenue Cutter
Mr. Talbot
Captain Black
Thero
Matanzas
Nassau
N. P
Savannah
Cardenas
Frances Ellen
Troy
Boston
Blunt
Troys
Eliza Brewer
Fayal
Flores
Santa Cruz
Yapt
Madeira
Point de Sac
Funchal
Cape St. Ann
Canaries
Norember
Clara
Bordeaux
Putnam Man Shot on Bridge After Refusing Robbery
A Putnam resident was attacked on a bridge over the Quinebaug river while walking to town early Saturday. The stranger seized his money after a pistol shot. the victim, who had just received $400 for a payment, was injured and, though alive, unable to speak and not expected to survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester Oa
Metropolis Replaced by Empire State on Fall River New York Route
The Metropolis steamer is retired from the Fall River to New York run for the season with the Empire State taking her place. The Empire State will be commanded by Captain J. Jewett, replacing S. Davol who moves from the Metropolis. The Empire State is praised for courtesy and efficiency in the captaincy.
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Kryze
New York
Metropolis
Fall River
Empire State
Prince
S.davol
J. @. Jéwett
Birthday fete for 110 year old Armand David near Paris
The oldest inhabitant of Le Chapelle St. Denis near Paris, Armand David born November 20 1750, celebrated last week with a church mass and a banquet. The veteran, now in his 110th year, dined well and joked about future service while guests offered congratulations.
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le Chapelle
St. Denis
Paris
Armand David
Speaker battle and adjournment in the Thirty sixth Congress
The article reports on the Forty sixth Congress sessions with floor fights over the Speaker designation Alexander B Boteler and motions by McClernand Davis and Clark. It covers adjournment attempts, roll calls, and votes in the House and Senate during late December, including the speaker vote results and holiday recess. It notes warnings of adjournment delays and the political tension of the period.
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Wasumaron
Kentucky
Moorg
Ie Sion Jon
Alegabder
Boteler
Thes House of
Bingham and
Barksdale
McClernand
Illinois
Davis
Indiana
Clark
New York
Smith
Stewart
Maryland
Hill
Georgia
Harris
Sxnatz
Iverson
Collamer
Vermont
Senate
Bright
John Cochrane
J. Craiga
North Carolina
Cochrane
House
Sherman
Scott
Houston
Gilme
Bocock
Maclay
Washington
House of Representatives
John Sherman
Ohio
Horace Maynard
Tennessee
Smartale Blakeslee Arm Amputation and Death Report
Elihd Blakeslee of Prospect suffered a swollen arm that led to amputation after medical efforts failed. He died a week later at about 70, leaving three children $10 each and the remainder of his estate to others. The obituary notes his long effort to amass wealth over thirty years.
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Elihd Blakeslee
Blakeslee
New Haven Courier
Shipping News and Council Reports From Paris to Marseilles
A Paris correspondent notes a government bill in progress to reduce customs duties and reports adhesion by congress members. Trade in Marseilles is stagnant and a Tenerife landing by Captain George Walken and crew follows abandonment by their vessel’s master while seeking provisions from the French port.
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New Keri
Thip Arago
Southampton
Saxpeije
Eparis
Council
Solaris
Peisheothern
Paes
Pete
Aie
Paris
Merrin Pett
Malagas
Jae Epa
Tutaas Snel
Ainssuries Oe
Marseilles
Caeriffe
George Walken
Sane
Teneriffe
Baltic Arrives from Aspinwall With Treasure Estimates
The Baltic docked from Aspinwall on December 7 bringing over 1.1 million dollars in specie and 1.4 million in treasure. It left Aspinwall the evening of the 7th and delivered San Francisco advices of December 5. The voyage took 18 days and 20 hours. Frigates Roanoke Sabine and ship Relief remained at Aspinwall. Levan t and Saranac at Panama. Mails and passengers to New York were en route. Trade in San Francisco shows dullness with weak prices and scarce goods. shipments from the Atlantic side prompt anxious market hopes for spring, though prospects are muted. Gen Kibbe captured over 600 Piste River Indians, to be placed on the Pijon Reservation in southern California.
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Archiva
Miet de Yok
Baltic
Aspinwall
Millie Baltic
San Francisco
U.S
New York
Panama
Roanoke
Sabine
California
Mériey
Atlantic
Kibbe
Pijon
Seward Arrives. New York Welcomes Senator at City Hall
New York reports Seward landing with friends at the Aptor House and a tribute salute by the Young Men's Republican Committee. He will meet delegations in the hotel and receive guests in the Governor's Room at the City Hall later today. Donald McKay, passenger on the Arago, is noted. In Bolivar Missouri, a mob attack on whites by a group of negroes sparked fear. several negroes were captured and jailed, vigilance committees formed, and armed townsfolk patrolled woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bie
Donald McKay Cane
Arago
St. Loui
Bolivar
Groes
Robbery Attempt in Orange Street Encounter
About 100 oclock Monday night Mr. Thomas Bligh returning from a visit to his brother on Orange street was accosted by two men said to be Frank Campbell and Patrick MacSouley. They tried to rob him, one struck him and the other reached for his pocket but found nothing as the money was in the other pocket. They fled when thwarted.
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Arravera
Roparry
Thomas Bligh
Orange Street
Frank Campbell
Patrick MacSouley
Providence Press
Relict of Samuel Slater Dies at Pawtucket
The renderable relict of the late Samuel Slater, a pioneer of the cotton manufacturing business, died at Pawtucket on Friday aged about ninety. She was Slater's second wife and not the mother of his children, of Scottish birth, and leaves one distant relative in the country by blood ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dearney
Samuel Slater
Pawtucket
Sunday incidents and town notes from Newport area
An Irishman named Robert Smith of Barrington was found near a cross road in a drunken state near Betriigtrl meeting house by Rev. Mr. Morton. A small quantity of life was found, likely intoxication. Youths broke into Mrs. Sawy er's Little Compton house, ra m sacted trunks, started a fire and cooked a supper before fleeing. no arrests reported. Shofield’s condition worsened but he is expected to be moved home once stabilized. Christmas week brings Cepto House and banks closure with newspapers suspending publication. daily weather remains cold with little change.
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Belfast
Mme Age
William Arvey
Swanville
Jiardin
Peressie
Patrick Calligan
Dyer
Robert Smith
Barrington
Mr. Morton
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Basten Transcript
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Cepto House
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