fragmentary social reflection on poverty and marriage prospects
The narrator laments poverty and anxious about marriages for daughters Polly and Jenny. A dialogue hints at a distant actor Fleetman and a dependent life, while a grocer offers credit till Easter. The passage ends with uncertainty about the children’s future care.
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Freeman
Wigward Tike
Sadi
Iter
Edtove
Lonane
Soenien
Fleetman
Jenny
Leas
Polly
Annele
Jones
Aher
God of
Harmony Among Christian Missionaries in India
In India missionaries from various societies work separately yet share fellowship. Laborers cooperate across stations, translating Bibles locally, and meet monthly in Calcutta Madras and Bombay for joint conferences and prayer sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dantian Harnony
India
Calcutta
Madras
Bombay
United Conference
Russian bayonet thwarted by mason’s grip at assault
Archibald Allison, historian, recalls during the assault on the Aeden a small party of soldiers faced a Russian body in a recess. An English officer, nearly bayoneted, gripped the Russian officer’s hand with resolve, prompting the Russians to halt, retreat, and treat the Englishman with masonlike kindness.
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Glasgow
Archibald Allison
Mason
Prairie chicken shipment sparks poisoning worry
A Boston man received 25 ands of prairie chickens from Rock Inland Hingis at 12 cents freight per ad. The birds are described as wretched and half starved, raising concerns of poisoning risks from consuming them.
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Boston
Mass
Rock Inland
Hingis
Powhatan Returns to Norfolk From China Voyage
The U S Speamee Powhatan commanded by Capt McAlyney arrived at Norfolk on Friday from China. The vessel, part of Commodore Perry’s East India and Japan Squadron, had been absent three years and at sea many months. She made a Hong Kong to Norfolk passage in seventy seven days, leaving in November, reporting several losses from disease and accidents, including HM Adams, thirteen men, two from an incident with pirates near LuLan Bay, and two others in other events.
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U. S. Speamee ‘Powhattan
McAlyney
Norfolk
China
Powhatan
Japan
Perry
Hong Kong
Liew
J. Hm) Adams
eBostewain Wm. Whiting
Lulan Bay
Poul
Brave Man Rescues Million Dollar Trust Amid River Accident
The New York and Albany banks awarded the brave man who saved a million under his care during the Spuyten Duyvil incident. He refused to leave the risk for seven hours despite a broken leg and near submersion in the Hudson River as rescue efforts continued.
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New York
Albany
Hudson River
Death of Jedediah Wentworth at Sigdard House Farm ing
The Ozford Democrat reports the death of Jedediah Wentworth at Sigdard House in Farming on the Qth of the month. He left his left arm and plunged his right around his heart, declared I have killed ita all right, then collapsed and died. He was about 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozford
Jedediad Wentworth
Sigdard House
Farmingshe
Accidental Collision Report on Westminster Street
About six o clock in the evening a carriage with a gh attached coming down Fe Westminster street collided with a wagon. Two men, Patrick and another unnamed, were injured with head injuries. Emergency help arrived from a nearby house as onlookers watched the scene unfold.
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Westminster Street
Patrick
Aojlam
Fragmentary report on dangerous medical condition
The text shows a fragmentary report describing a person named Reynolds in very critical condition after a medical event. Details are unreadable and no clear event, location, or date can be determined from the available characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Mr. Hi
Wwe
The Irish Question and Catholic Statehood Debate
The piece weighs two Irish movements: one to conquer Ireland or form a vast diaspora state, the other to create a Catholic Irish community in Canada or the United States. It argues that Catholic statehood would not blend with republicanism and warns against religious tests or religiously justified political proscription, while noting possible benefits of reduced Romish influence through concentration. The author argues against a Roman Catholic sister state and cautions that true republicanism must prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Canada
United States
Louisiana
King Philip Engine Co. 4 Plans Fair to Aid Firemen
A Bristol notice invites aid for King Philip Engine Co. No. 4 with a Fair or Tea Party on the afternoon and evening of the 6th proxime. Members urge citizens to attend at the company hall Monday afternoon, praising the firemen and the benevolent aim to aid those deprived of work by the recent fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Philip Engine Co. No. 4
Bristol
Annexation Petition Faces Voter Backlash in Bristol Ward
Residents opposed to Bristol annexation argue the petition misrepresents support. Census data show 281 residents in the area with 160 adult males. 131 adults did not sign, and 31 residents signed remonstrance against annexation. Opponents warn higher taxes and altered property values for Eastern Bristol. Supporters, mostly along the main road, claim gains for real estate but offer few concrete benefits to eastern territory. The Telegraph denies fittingly filtering merits and notes scattered influence across the Bristol Warren line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Warren
Telegraph
F. M. Dimond
General Assembly
Providence
Bristol and Warren Line
Mary Rooney arraigned for assault and keeping a disorderly house
Berone Justice Mayne presided on February 19 as Mary Rooney faced two complaints. The court found the assault proved but discharged the respondent due to doubt, then ordered bond of $200 to keep peace for six months.
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Berone Justice Mayne
Mary Rooney
Fair Daughters of
Rin
Win. T. Waldron
Waldron
Entiire
New Bedford Stanpano Enters Seventh Year in New Dress
The New Bedford Stanpano marks its seventh year with a new look and fine appearance. The paper is praised as one of the best in local exchanges, and the proprietor receives deserved encouragement for his efforts.
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New Bedford Stanpano
Democratic State Convention Nominates Slate for Rhode Island
The Providence convention chose Americus V. Potter for Governor Duncan Pell for Lieutenant Governor Asa Potter for Secretary of State Nathan Porter for Attorney General Edwin Wilbur for General Treasurer. Delegates and substitutes were elected to attend the Democratic National Convention in Cincinnati beginning June first.
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Providence
Americus V. Potter
Duncan C. Pell
Newport
Asa Potter
South Kingston
Nathan Porter
Cranston
T'Reasurer
Edwin Wilbur
Cincinnati
Icebound harbor mirrors cold week and town ice
Yesterday was mild and pleasant with a light snow on Sunday. Our harbor is closed by ice through the patt week and the ice runs down the bay. Three men walked from Sindy Point, Prudence, to town on the ice last Thursday. A cold spell unseen in thirty years attends the ice situation. Foreign news notes brighter prospects for peace between Russians and Turks and their Allies, while Britain fears France may resist England’s demands. England believes the Emperor of France will act to his benefit, even if it conflicts with Britain.
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Sindy Point
Prudence
France
England
Ice boat glides on harbor as locals enjoy winter scene
The harbor upper bay shows life with an ice boat carrying gentlemen and Indies gliding at high speed. Col H C Wardwell and son sail with ladies aboard while locals praise politeness. Coal scarcity halts Fall River mills and Mount Hope Bay remains icebound cutting water routes.
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Col
H. C. Wardwell
March issue highlights rich engravings and tales in Goner's Lady's Boor
The article extols the March edition with frontispiece That Moment of Trial and engravings. It lists pieces including Marketing in a Silk Dress Dreamings A Carolina Woman of the Revolution The Toilet in Olden Times Laura Dean at the Two Homes in the Country The Moment of Trial Life and Adventures of John Smith The Prisoner Little Gorty and others. Subscriptions offer the Book and the Phenix for four dollars in advance with annual Book price three dollars.
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Carolina
Laura Dean
John Smith
Little Gorty,&c
Phenix
Vessels in Distances Report From Patuxent and West Rivers
The captain of the steamer Georgia reports about one hundred sail of vessels of different classes coming out of the Patuxent and West rivers bound up many in distress. Crews have been nearly starving after consuming all provisions from nearby farms.
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Distanes
Georgia
Norfolk Herald
Patuxent
West Rivers
Mexican Revolution Rumors Reach New Orleans
The steamer Texas from Vera Cruz reports rebels captured Puebla and forts, while government forces under Comonfort move against them. Temirez is said to lack power and commit excesses at Puebla, and insurgent General Uraza allegedly defeated by government troops.
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Mexico
New Orleans
Texas
Vera Cruz
Ates
Revolutioniata
Amires
Pueblo
Comonfort
Temirez
Puebla
Uraza
Virginians Archer and Carlton Found Frozen Near Homes
In King and Queen County two men, both named Archer and Carlton, were discovered frozen near their residences. One man appeared to have collapsed while attempting to pass a barrier. The report notes disjointed OCR text with unclear details but confirms a freezing death scene near their homes.
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Archer
Carlton
King and Queen County
Virginia
Steamship updates and pan-European war notes early January
The Belgique remains at Southampton awaiting repairs with cargo removed. Atago arrived Southampton Jan 26. Pacific missing carrier Canada has no new news. The London press reports tense talks between Lord Clarendon and Mr Buchanan over Central American peace issues. Russian dispatches confirm Austria’s unconditional propositions and a Paris congress likely by late February, with Prussia potentially excluded from initial talks. Correspondents note healthy troops in Crimea, with actions around Kerich and Iskendar Pasha wounded. Parliament opens in Britain with mixed reactions to policy and recruitment.
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Belgique
Southampton
Atago
Canada
Pacific
London Versing
Lord Clarendon
Buchanan
Foreign Office
Austria
Vienna
London
Fie
Vente
Paris
Prussia
Baron Brunow
Count Orloff
Menars, Tite
Fenton
England
Marquis Dazeglio
Sardinia
Count Buol
M. Walewski
France
Denish Pasha
Turkey
Crimea
Gortschakoff
Genem Luders
Kerich
Vivian
Hattrax
Kars
British Britain relations and parliamentary notices
A garbled report describes a diplomatic exchange between Britain and the United States over bygone transactions. It notes the British government disclaims any intent to violate US law. Parliament discusses papers on enlistments abroad and measures affecting relations with other States. A Liverpool death by poison is recorded and Paris arrests are noted amid a gay season in the city.
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Pasasge
Canada
Velunago Bo
Brition Tvice
United States
Crampion
Lam
United Ae
Clarepph Gore
Heckchs
House of Commons
Bycg
Baxter
Nepier
Geaggs
Rhode Island General Assembly debate on railroad act and slavery crisis
The Rhode Island General Assembly met in January 1856 with discussions on amending railroad corporate acts and auctioneers, and the Senate declined to concur on adjournment. The Militia Law was sent back for agreement or noted as not resolved. Executive communications from Arkansas Vermont Maine and Massachusetts urged federal compromises on slavery. The House approved a V year accounts claim and printed the resolutions urging adherence to the Missouri Compromise and calls for federal action to prevent civil conflict.
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Senate
Committee On the Judiciary
Pearce
Co. Pearce
Eames
Messrs
Gould, Saunders and Foster
Gould
Committee On
Militia
House of Representatives
Danforth
Rhode Island
Providence
Plantations
General Assembly
Seeson
Arkadoas
Vermont
Mains
Massschwerite
Kanmes
Missouri
District of Columbia
Territories
Union
Itu
Congress
K With
United 8
United States
Parkhurst
Blake
Bristol
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Peleg W. Gardner
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Alfred Anthony
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Pokonoket Mill
Fall River
Mount Hope Bay
Mount Hope
Maine
H. N. Gifford
Persia
Jehoran
Great Britain
House of Lords
Earl Gosford
America
Colonies
Earl of Clarendon
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Halifax
Crampton
United
Marcy
Kane
Trieh
Conte
Tet
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Bordeaux
Providence Post
Faray
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