American party unity and Free Soil votes in Massachusetts
An 1885 Bristol piece weighs Know Nothing and Free Soil forces influencing a U. S. Senate seat. It praises the American platform, hopes Northern and Southern factions unite, and argues Wilson will join the Senate as a Know Nothing and defend broad American interests without forcing Free Soilism on Congress.
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Wilsin
Know Nothing
U. S
Free Soilors
Massachusetts
Free Soil Coalition
Gov. Gardner
U. S. Senate
Jeff
Wilson
Senate
Congress
Lectures by Rev. Mr. Bamee Move Providence Audience
Vermont weather reports show extreme cold with 44 below zero in West Randolph and 24 to 90 in other areas. A Providence lecturer, Rev. Mr. Bamee, arrives for a four‑part series on Egypt the Long Desert Sinai Petra Palestine Syria and Turkey including Shumala and Varna. The first talk is Thursday evening and may lead to the remaining lectures if attendance warrants.
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Giiver Roe
West Randolph
Vermont
Bamee
Providence
Egypt
Long Desert
Israel
Mount Sinai
Petra
Palestine
Syria
Turkey
Shumala
Varna
Severe cold bursts across harbor with record low temps
Weather records show Tuesday and Tuesday night as the most severe in thirty years. Temperatures ranged from 3 below at 6 AM to 15 below at sunrise, with rapid swings later. Ice formation was limited yet Bristol Ferry and Providence River faced thick ice hazards and vessel delays.
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Providence
Boston
Ogdensburg
N. Y
Mount Hope Bay
Bristol Ferry
Providence River
Bradford Durfee
Bradford Dare Fee
Fall River
Philadelphia
New York
Snow Storm Hits Harbor With Thick Snow Depth
A snow storm began Wednesday evening and continues with little chance of stopping. Snow depth ranges from 6 to 8 inches on a level surface. The ink is not very cold and our harbor remains free of ice.
Seward Reselected to U S Senate by Large Majority
On Tuesday last, Hon. Wm H Seward was reselected to the United States Senate by a handsome majority. In the Senate the total votes were 30 with Seward at 18. Dick inson 5, Wm H Allen 2, six others 1 vote each. Sewards overall majority 6. In the House 122 votes were cast. Seward 69, Dick inson 14, Seymour 13, Hunt Dix 7, and Ll scattering. Sewards overall majority 16.
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Wm. H. Seward
United States Senate
Senate
Seward
Dickinson
Wm. H. Allen
House
Seymour
Hunt & Dix
Russian student and German view on war and politics
A young American in Germany recounts meeting a Russian student who portrays Russia as strong and reformist under the Emperor. He notes serfdom and law bound freedom, moral differences with Western nations, and mixed political opinions among professors and students at Bonn and in 1848 Frankfurt Parliament veterans.
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Germany
Russia
France
England
Seria
Erdinand
Leo
Wittie
Frankfurt
Bonn
Hartford Fire Spree Prompts $1000 Reward for Arrests
Hartford authorities place a $1000 reward for the capture of incenprantes linked to nightly fires over ten days. One suspect has been arrested and confessed involvement in the nefarious Lueiness.
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Hartford
Conn
French Girls’ Schools Shift To Lint for Hospitals
In French communal schools for girls the ordinary studies are suspended and the pupils are all engaged in making lint for the hospitals in the East.
No doubt Robert Schuyler in Bergen town
The Jersey City Telegraph reports there is no doubt Robert Schuyler has been in Bergen New Jersey in Passaic County since he absconded.
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Jersey City Telegraph
Robert Schuyler
Bergen
Passaic County
N. J
Veteran Shipbuilder Merill Dead at 92 in Newburyport
Orlando B. Merill aged 92 of Newburyport, a veteran shipbuilder, has died. The Newburyport Herald notes he helped build the United States ship Picker ing in 1789 and the sloop Wasp in 1813, marking him as a long-serving figure in early American naval construction.
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Vetenan
Orlando B. Merill, Esq
Newburyport
Newburyport Herald Eays
Pickering
Wasp
Emigrant Arrivals Drop in New York Over Past Months
Report shows 1982 foreign emigrants reached New York in recent months versus 15,514 in January last year a decline of 7 5832 nearly half. A drunken pageant Mary Ann Stewart residing in New Orleans workhouse recently inherited about seven thousand dollars from her English grandmother.
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New York
Mary Ann Stewart
New Orleans
England
Principles For Citizenship And Slavery Opposition
The text argues for natural rights and property in man, rejects slave state admission, abolishes slavery except for crime, and calls for integrity in office seekers. It condemns Popery and Slavery and advocates direct federal appointments by popular vote, noting fast spread of this order beyond Ohio into Massachusetts according to the Boston Telegraph.
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New Order
Ohio
Boston Telegraph
Massachusetts
House sparring in the Hall of Representatives report
The Washington Times correspondent notes a lively clash between Mr. Lane of Oregon and Mr. Farley of Maine in the House. He describes a public arena style scene with shouting, cursing, and a general row, likening it to an amateur boxing match with cheers and confusion in the Hall of Representatives.
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House of Representatives
Lane
Oregon
Farley
Maine
Washington
N. ¥. Times
Congress
Yankee Sullivan
John Morrissey
Fansy Fern Denies Publishing a Personal History
Fansy Fern writes to the New Bedford Mercury denying plans to publish a work on her own history in response to critics of Ruth Hall. She dismisses circulating rumors, thanks supporters, and declines to engage with detractors while vowing to uphold justice and fairness.
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Fansy Fern
New Bedford Mercury
Ruth Hall
Judge condemns Smith for murder in York County case
William B Smith, convicted of murder at a recent term of the Supreme Court in York County Maine, faced a stern sentence. The judge cited a life shaped by liquor and vice, warning against indulgence and atheistic views that led to the killing and the desecration of a young man’s life.
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William B Smith
Supreme Court
York County
Letter War Chat Between Russians and Allies Over Gifts
A correspondent recalls a 19th century exchange where the Stromboli shelled batteries and used a flag of truce to recover a Russian artillery officer in exchange for Lord Dunkellin. Sir Edmund Lyons sent cheese to the Russian admiral, who later accepted a deer gift and a polite note expressing pleasure in their past acquaintance. The exchange mentions a recent close approach by the Agamemnon and the Russian admiral's memories of earlier times.
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Lord Dunkellin
Edmund Lyons
Edmund
Agamemnon
Manchester Mirror Exults Over City Growth
The Mirror of Manchester New Hampshire boasts the city’s rapid growth from a sandy bank to a manufacturing hub. It claims Joncord Square was a swamp sixteen years ago and notes daily production of cloth items, bags, paper, and various goods, without detailing all items.
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Manchester
the Mirror
N. H
Joncord Square
Sermon Given by Rev Dr Cook in Lynn Parish
The sermon delivered Sunday afternoon January 21 by Rev Dr Cook of Lynn addressed his congregation. The event occurred at the church where Rev Bee Fueroca Cabbene served as pastor at the time.
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Dr. Cook
Lynn
Bee. Fueroca Cabbene
Woonsocket town debates and railroad charter actions headline session
The Senate and House discuss Woonsocket town status petitions and amendments to railroad charters. Governing bodies consider acts on fraud prevention in fuel sale, a Board of Education, and a pardoning power. Debates cover transportation of freight and passengers and local civic repairs.
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Commitnions
Adnah ‘Sackets Et al
Mechanics Mutual Insurance Company
Providence, Warren and Bristol Railroad Company
Woonsasquatucket
Woonsocket
Samuel Currey
Senate
Christopher Robinson
E Q
A.C Greene
Committee On the Judiciary
Tuespray Monnina
House of Representatives
Peckham
Committee On Corporations
Akerman
Hazard
Messrs
Dixon and
Jenckes
Committee On
Brown
Newport
Seagrave
Tillinghast
Whipple
Dixon
Akerian
Boyden
Spencer and Jenckes
Yeas
Gov. Reynolds
Greene
John S. Pearse
Bristol
House of Rerestatives
Wepxes
A. D
House
Gammell
Munro
Committee On State
B. Johnson
Bill Creates Commission to Hear Indemnity Claims
A report notes a bill establishes a three member board with a secretary clerk and messenger to begin sessions in October. It sets up a commission to examine and decide indemnity claims against the French government tied to an older dispute, with a two year window and a capped transfer value for any assignments.
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Digeton Journal
The Crocea-The Lender Times on Crimea Army State
The Lender Times grimly reports the Crimean army is collapsing with only 14 000 bayonets at start, 1 010 deaths daily, 1 000 weekly disabled, leaving about 2 000 fit for service and an army of invalids threatening national disaster unless a fortune intervenes.
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Times
the Times
Re-election of Mr Seward Praised in Boston
Washington correspondent reports cheers in Boston for Seward’s re election by Whigs and Democrats alike. A victory serenade occurred at his house with a brass band and eighty six guns promised to honor the triumph.
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Sewano
Washington
Boston Advertiser
Seward
United States
Destructive Fire Destroys New Bedford Area Buildings
A blaze at 2 a m Wednesday destroyed the Plymouth County House and Eaton Hall along with two dwellings a boat builder shop and a large lumber stock. Losses reach 850 000 with about half covered by insurance. Firemen endured extreme cold many suffering frozen fees and hands.
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New Bedford
Plymouth County House
Eaton Hall
New Bedford Standard
Young man Williams arrested in Brooklyn swindle case
A 22 year old man named Williams was arrested in Brooklyn on a swindling charge. He had, with accomplices, written letters claiming friends in California sent gold or valuables via New York for express delivery. Recipients paid ten dollars in charges and heard nothing more of the package.
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Swinposa Angesrao
Ao Williams
Brooklyn
N. Y
Horrors or War In Poland Spark Fear Among Jews
Reports describe terror and desolation among Jewish communities in Kielce region as recruiting and deportation of children eight to ten for military schools spread. Weeping and lamentation are heard in towns and villages nearby.
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Poland
Kielce
Millionaire Father Hosts Grand Washington Event
The Star reports a wealthy father hosted a gala in Washington with 700 invitations. Musicians were hired in New York City and each outfit for the three daughters costs about 300 dollars. Lace alone on each dress is estimated at 160 dollars, not counting jewelry and other items.
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Washington
New York City
Congregational Singing Sparks Clergy Debate
A letter praises Dr Vinson for endorsing congregational singing in churches. It argues many professional singers lack genuine devotion and that worship should include all capable parishioners. The writer laments the division when a few interpret praise, undermining the sacredness of worship.
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Sinovno
Vinson
Drowning After Steamboat Wheel Incident in Toledo
Five men on the Listolf spa were lifted into wheel houses of a Toledo vessel when the engine started accidentally. The motion hurled the crew into the river. two men, Lyon among them, drowned and a third was injured.
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Toledo
Ohio
Lyon
Philosophers Debate Heat from Sun on a Warming Earth
A fragment discusses whether the earth heats from the sun and mentions a crest over a lava pass. no clear conclusion or concrete events are given. The text reads as a philosophical musing rather than a report on a factual study or recent observation.
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