The Bristol Peninsular Expedition Fails at Seal
The Fillibusters attempt a coastward scheme ends in wreck near the Honduras coast on the Glovers reef, sixty miles from Belize. Rescued by friendly citizens, they are conveyed to Mobile aboard Basilisk. Public reaction splits between viewing the venture as heroic risk and divine punishment, with the plan deemed wholly wrong and its momentum deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hey
Honduras
Glovers
Belize
Reed
Basilisk
Mobile
Telegraph Doubts on Atlantic Cable Hoax Persist
The Atlantic Telegraph column questions rumors of a hoax about last summer’s Atlantic cable dispatches. It cites London and New York papers, noting dates around August and August 20, and asks how communications occurred without telegraph, insinuating an undisclosed channel.
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Atgnlio
New York
Boston
Netting
Cape Race
Arabia
Euroo Pa
London
Ching WS
St. Petersburg
Ariel
Atlantic
Vessels through Pradonca Light and Local Incidents
Mr Edward M Spooner keeper of Pradonca Island Light provides vessel counts for the year to December 1858. A town inmate leaped from an alum house garret window about forty feet, escaping serious injury. The Fortieth Anniversary of the Missionary Society of the Methodist E Church will be held in Providence tomorrow and Monday with addresses expected from Bishop Inhos Rev J P Durbin and Dr True.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward M. Spooner
Pradonca Island
Providence
Inhos
J.P. Durbin
D. D
Dr True
Deaths in Agrd area list twenty three seniors
A town obituary list names 23 residents who died over the past year aged 70 and older. The aggregate ages total many years with averages in the mid to late seventies. Notable names include Ruth T French and Elizabeth Bourne among others.
Barrington youth stabs classmate in school incident
In Barrington last Friday a Jad, about 14, stabbed a fellow student causing a severe wound. The report notes the act occurred in a school setting and identifies competing details from the scene.
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Barrington
Jad
Thas Tayn
Anque the
Snowstorm Disrupts Travel From Boston to New York
On Monday night into Tuesday a severe Northeast storm hit Boston area and New York, delaying trains and halting business. Worcester reported about fifteen inches by 7 PM Tuesday, wind driven snow snarling travel and leaving residents grateful for shelter.
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Providence
Boston
New York
Worcester
Negroes for Hire at Mount Vernon Advertisement
The Mount Vernon home of Washington advertises Black stock for Southern market with five women and two boys for hire. Women listed as cooks and house servants. Apply December 27 and 28 at Mount Vernon to John A. Washington.
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Great
Washington
Virginia
Durham
Mount Vernon
John A Washington
Dee
Butter Thief Breaks In At O' Wolf's Wharf Store
Albert S. Pearse's store on O Wolf's wharf was entered Sunday night and two tubs of butter worth about fifty dollars stolen. In Massachusetts Supreme Court, David Merrill of East Boston, indicted for his wife’s murder, ordered discharged after doctors deem him insane at the time. He has been committed to the Insane Hospital.
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Albert S. Pearse
O’ Wolf's Wharf
Supreme Court of Massachusetts
David Merrill
East Boston
Ife
Vanderbilt Steamer Likely Totals After Shore Breakup
New London Star reports the Vanderbilt of the Stonington line ran aground near Race Point on Tuesday morning during a snow storm. All 70 passengers were rescued and taken to Stonington aboard a chartered schooner. the vessel is unins ur ed, bilged in two spots, and expected to be a total loss. Cap tain Frazee and officers praised by passengers for handling the crisis.
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Vanderbilt
Stonington
Usberg
Race Pont
Fisher
New London Star
Carson
United States Revenue Cuttar Dunes
Campbell
Clark
New York
Huntington
Bartlett Reef
Race Point
New Londs
West Harbor
Ty Teline
Stonington Road
United States Mails
United States
Philbreck
Providence
Frazee
Fisher’s Island
State of Maine
Brown
Fall River
Atlantic Monthly Thrives Amid Strong Demand
The Atlantic Monthly sells nearly thirty thousand copies of its January issue but exhausted on publication day prompting waits for new subscribers. An additional edition of several thousand copies is in press and will ship soon to meet demand. Mrs H B Stow's The Minister's Wooing is highly popular reflecting the magazine's broad appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Monthly
Stowa
Atlantic
Boston Traveller
Steamer Empire State Aids Plymouth Rock Near Loyd Neck
The Empire State from Fall River met the Plymouth Rock of the Stonington line near Loyd's Neck about six this morning. Plymouth Rock was disabled after breaking the arm of its eccentric and was towed to the city by the Empire State, arriving at ten o'clock.
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Empire State
Fall River Nne
Loyd
Plymouth Rock
Stonington
N. Y. Jour. of Commerce
Honolulu Ladies Raise Funds for Afount Vernon Purchase
The Honolulu women raise funds to support the purchase of Afount, Vernon, and have collected over two hundred dollars toward the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
Explosion in Worcester Injures and Destroys Buildings
Boston Journal correspondent from Worcester reports a fatal gas leak explosion around three on Pleasant Street damaging the No 9 Hose Company engine house a two story brick building its roof blown off and bricks scattered across the area. Nearby houses suffered smashed windows plastering and a damaged school house though no casualties besides minor cuts from broken glass. A thirteen year old girl narrowly escaped injury when the blast shook the street and debris rained around her with providential protection noted. The blast caused by gas leakage left millions in damage to the engine house and adjacent residences with estimates: engine $2000 building $3500 and other losses around $6000 new.
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Worcester
Boston Journal
Uae
Pleasant Street
Beck
John Boyde
Boyden
Dannis
Heald
Boston and Worcester Railroad
Waldo Lincoln
Governor of Guam invites whalers with port waivers
The Guam governor issues a notice to attract whalers by waiving port charges at the first anchorage for one season and allowing unsecurity shipments for natives. Gold and silver coins are accepted at full value, and bills of exchange from 1856 and 1857 are canceled. The governor plans Ayat Bay as his new residence, offering easy anchorage and supplies. The Polynesian urges removing security and restrictive rules at Honolulu.
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Ivrgrestine
Wuatesnir
Guam
Ladrono Islands
Vnland
Honolulu
Ayat Bay
Congress to tackle African slave trade amid new tensions
Baltimore Sun correspondent predicts Congress will scrutinize the African slave trade as resolutions of inquiry arise after Southern states push for reengagement. The piece notes Lamar’s alleged plan to violate the slave trade ban, risks of indictments, and possible Northern complicity in expanding slave markets.
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Washington
Congress
I. Lamar
Cobb
South
Savannah
United States
Grand Jury
Columbia
Echo
Africa
North
Cuba
Cor
Baltimore Sun
Statue of Webster to grace vestibule of new temple court house
A correspondence between Everett for the statue committee and the Interior Secretary led to orders for the architect to arrange reception in the Masonic Temple building on Mont Street. The statue by Powers is to be faced in the vestibule of the United Bates Court House.
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Webster
Powers
United Bates Court House
Masonic Temple
Themont Street
Everett
Havin
Boyle Shanty Fire Kills Woman and Two Children
A shanty belonging to Patrick Boyle in Corning New York burned last evening. Mrs. Boyle and her two children ages one and six months died in the blaze. Fire crews battled the flames but could not save the victims.
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Corning
N. Y
Patrick Boyle
Congressional Sessions Open with Memorials and Debates
The Congress session begins with prayer and journal reading. Senators praise past leaders and fear admitting ladies would hinder business. Debates cover the new chamber, patriotism, and the legacy of founders. The Senate and House adjourn after handling bills and memorials for General Quitman.
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Stuart
Eueeday
Michigan
Galleri Thoy
Davis
Mississippi
Crittenden
Kentucky
Clay
Webster
Cathouir
Beau-Wright
Senate of
The
United States
Senate
Washington
Congress
Blodgett
General Post Office
Mallory
Naval Committee
Johnson
of Tennessee
Finance Committee
Hunter
North American Arrives After Snow Storm Delays Voyage
The North American reached Liverpool at 7 30 a m on the 49th after a heavy snow storm delayed the voyage. The forward compartment of the ship was flooded and she leaked considerably during the passage. The Africa arrived at Liverpool earlier, bringing U S mails, and the City of Manchester delivered a ship's mail. The Bavarian from New York and the Wabash at Malta also noted in transit.
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EU Ope
Ckmericas
Tienen Des Coigter
Xat O’e Po
Cape
Liverpool
U. S
City of Manchester
New York
U.S
Malta
Global press comments on US president's message and foreign affairs
The Times and other journals review the US president's address noting domestic and foreign themes with emphasis on progress and territorial visions. Reports discuss Mexico Cuba isthmus policy, European reactions, submarine telegraph plans, and a Nobel matter about Montalembert's trial and colonial labor contracts in Guadalupe and Martinique.
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the Times
United States
The
Daily News
Buchanan
Committee of Celebration
Pittsburg
Mexico
South
England
Star
America
Great Ocean Telegraph Company
Lands End
Ilalifax
Allen
London
Toe Monta Leapert
London Times
M. de Montalembert
Havana News and Trade Outlook in New York Dispatch
Havana news by the Catawba notes a stack of 200,000 boxes. prices expected to decline. Freights remain nominal and business dull due to holidays. Buchanan message excitement wanes while strangers arrive from the United States as a mild winter sets in. London exchange at 13 1 3 4 premium, New York at 3 1 42 1 2 premium.
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New York
Havana
Buchanan
United States
Exchange
London
News from Honduras and a fatal mill accident in Manchester
The Carib brings dispatches from Omoa and Trujillo dated late November and December, reporting Honduras tranquil and denying any Susan infiltration or filibuster invasion. Separately in Manchester, two mill workers, Samuel Cargill and Charles Bonker, were killed when torn apart by a mill wheel and a post, Bonker dying at 28.
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Manchester
N. H
Samuel Cargill
Charles F. Bonker
No. 1
Bunker
Cargill
Banker
Barnstead
Fire sweeps Valparaiso lumber district destroying mills
A major blaze at Valparaiso’s lumber yards devastates three to four yards and large buildings. Fire reigns for hours as a strong wind and high seas hinder suppression. Loss is estimated at four to five million dollars, with many lives lost or injured. Foreign owners dominate the damaged stock. workers’ wages may rise afterward.
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Joe Gaxar Finx
Valparaiso
Salem “Register
Ioe C. Gay
Mestis
Willisine de Co
New York
Providence
Messrs. Williams & Co
Chilanoes
Slave imports through Charleston 1804 to 1807 total 33775
From January 1804 to December 1807 Charleston received 33775 enslaved people, an average 2314 annually, across 202 arrivals. British vessels led with 19643 slaves, followed by Rhode Island interest and Charleston consignments. Rhode Island traders dominate post, with Captain Townsend among notable figures.
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Charleston
Great Britain
Rhode Island
Baltimore
France
Norfolk
Boston
Hartford
Much
Sweden
Chirleston
Townsend
Echo
Rhode Deland
Brist
Newport
Providence
Warren
Savannah
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Wehuppope
Senior's Accident Shatters Eye in Providence Exhibit
A man named Mr Thomas I Gull suffered a severe eye injury Tuesday evening during a breech loading cannon demonstration in Providence. The gun discharged unexpectedly while he tested the device, blinding one eye and leaving him dazed but without pain. Dr. Miller treated him and his brother N Goff, a local physician, assisted. The incident near miss is described as fortunate to his life.
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Thomas I
Golf
Providence
Tug Fame The Fair Aids Lee Barrington Mission
The fragment notes a week long fair raising funds for fixtures and a Lee Barrington aid project. Net receipts total around $230 with some items sold or donated. The text mentions a related effort or case connected to the same mission and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Agatione
John Hancock dies at Beacon Street residence
John Hancock aged eighty five dies at his Beacon Street home after a varied career. He attended Latin School and later partnered with Thomas and John Hanenok in Merchant's Row before his business was interrupted by war.
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John Hancock
Ebenezer Hancock
Beacon
Thomas
John ‘Hanenok
Tin Merchant's Row
Hig
Boston Journal
Speer and Bride Forge Pirate Self Developments in Kiantome
Report outlines John M. Speer the self development apostle and his spiritual wife Mise Hink as they reside in a Kiantome New York shanty. The tale recounts a mysterious man’s birth apparition and a chaotic affair ending with a payout of gold and the couple’s pursuit of wealth amid a cauldron of melodrama.
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Spreirvan
John M. Speer
Kiantome
N. Y
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Shields
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