London Phrns and Domestic Thought in 1850s Discourse
A sprawling fragment discusses Bristol Phnix and politics with mock seriousness, then shifts to John Bell and youth behavior. It critiques public discourse, free speech, and the President's foreign policy ideas, citing England France Spain and Nicaragua. The tone mirrors late 19th century editorial satire and concern for national character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OLR
John Bell
Sonathan
Jonathan
England
London Times
Fata Ba
Vndaz
Mexico
Nicaragua
France
Spain
Wth
Gaba
Helen
Congress
Thosa
Phiphty-phour-Phorty
Town Meeting Nominates Representative for General Assembly
Town meeting held Saturday to elect a representative to the General Assembly filling the vacancy from M T Bonnett resignation. Henry Wight Diman Esq elected without opposition. A committee was formed to plan fitting up the Low n hall for Normal School. A petition from Samuel Martin for tax remission referred to Town Council. A bill to clear snow from Jane's Lane approved for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asseny
M.T. Bonnett
Bug
Henry Wight Diman
Charley Sherry
Byron Piman
Hezggiah C Wardwell
John Norris
Philip Ravn
Lown Fiall Tyceg Tla Nurmal
Samug] Nartia
Jane’s Lane
Admittance of Charles Plate to the State Bar
A notice from Providence reports Charles Plate son of Joseph Blake of this town was admitted as Attorney and Counsellor at Law to practice in all state courts. A fragment from Platteburg notes a recent military event and a temperature reading, with old weather commentary mentioning the cold spell and distant travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Providence
Charles Plate
Joseph
Blake
Platteburg
Platte Bare
Congress Ready to Report on Revenue for Government Care
Fragmentary notes indicate a committee preparing to report a plan to fund government operations through a monthly charge. The text mentions a $12 per month levy and obligations to maintain essential services, with emphasis on fiscal policy and governance.
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Woral
Congraaé
Ggylime
Town Meeting Proposes Charity Fund and Local Subscriptions
An 19th century town paper reports a call for a meeting to form a committee to solicit subscriptions for the needy amid an epidemic scare. It notes a Congregational meeting, weather, and a critique of local subscriptions versus distant paper borrowing highlighting a community debate on supporting local journalism.
Renewed Obligations Linked to U S Senate and House Members
Two parties are under renewed obligations to Hon. P. Allen of the U S Senate and Hon N B Durton and Wm D Brayton of the House for various public documents.
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P. Allen
U. S. Senate
N. B Durton
Wm D. Brayton
House of Representatives
Worcester Dictionary to Publish in May Edition
Wenceslan's Qranto Deroxarr.-Hice- Ling along with Swan & Brewer of Boston announce a forthcoming dictionary by Joseph E Worcester L L D to be printed in May. The library edition runs about eighteen hundred pages with a large vocabulary and many terms from literature arts and sciences. It will include about twelve hundred wood cuts and offer an extra fine paper library edition at 7.50, with a specimen page available at the office for subscription.
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Wenceslan
Hice- Ling
Swan & Brewer
Boston
Joseph E. Worcester
New Illustrated Weekly by Frank Leake Promises Quality
Frank Leake begins a new illustrated weekly in quarto with sixteen pages. The publication, praised for neat print and quality paper, aims to rival leading illustrated shoots. Leslie is credited for exposing extensive New York milk frauds and remains active in keeping the issue publicized.
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Tye Ssans
Frank Leake
Leslie
New York
New Book for February Features Famous Writers and Engravings
The February issue of Lang’s Book gathers forty articles by Marion Harland Virginia de Forest Alice B Haren Annie Frauet N W Bridge Elon Hamilton Mrs Raje and others. It includes sixty engravings plus a Winter plate and a Masonic Slipper pattern engraving. Priced at 25 cents per copy. No 2 of Miss Slimmens is as strong as No 1 and the perusal proves highly engaging.
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Lang
Marion Harland
Virginia de Forest
Alice B. Haren
Annie Frauet
N. W. Bridge
Elon Hamilton
Mrs. Raje
Startling disclosures on Romanism from Protestant reader
A pamphlet excerpt claims to reveal startling facts about Roman Catholicism and Jesuit influence. It urges Protestants to beware and to study the disclosed information, presenting addresses in New York and Providence for obtaining the work.
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Roe
President
New York
R. Ld
Oxlaste
Broadway
Clough
Providence
Sug
Drunken escapade and pursuit in city streets reported
The piece describes a group of intoxicated youths seen wandering toward Rail and State streets after a Sabbath drunken spree. It notes uncertainty about their affiliations, mentions a State street group, and hints at a shared social class. The article also references the arrival of Caates's Intistrarzo Montu Ly in Philadelphia, priced at $1.00 annually, with copies available at the office.
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Caattes
Philadelphia
James Challen & Son
Examination of the High School Shows Solid Work
The observer notes a thorough exam across English grammar and analysis Latin natural philosophy moral philosophy and the Constitution with reading and authors excerpts. Teachers and committee display fair progress and practical vigor, especially in Moral Philosophy and the Constitution, leaving visitors with a stronger appreciation for the high school and its teachers.
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Mra Borror
Igh
United States
Lass of Lire and Strrenino at Sea Narrative
New York reports the Manhattan bringing 270 passengers from a voyage marked by December gales. Seaman Patrick Crawford was killed on December 5, John Kerrigan fell overboard on December 7, and on June 10 the bark Franklin from Liverpool wrecked after a gale. Captain Young and crew survived after two days at sea with all hands exhausted. The Manhattan endured forty-two days at sea with heavy westerly gales and damage to sails and rigging.
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New Yon
Lass
Lire
Manhattan
Big Port
Patrick Crawford
John Kerrigan
Franklin
Liverpool
Young
James Burna
Brooklyn
Nunhattan
Banke
Balloon crossing Atlantic proposed by Mr John La Mountain
The Troy Times reports John La Mountain plans a Boston built silk balloon to cross the Atlantic next summer. It will carry a life boat with provisions and four men, using a cotton engine tested by a Springfield owner, with three test runs from Western cities.
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Ecrorg
Troy
N.Y
John la Mountain
Boston
Atlantic
Athens
Trentleman
Springfield
Mass
Wee
Law repeal sparks debate over slave trade cross state
The Legislature discusses repeal of the law prohibiting the trade in slaves between Delaware and other states. The Washington Republican denounces the measure saying it would increase slave values and prompt breeding to serve Southern planters and others with unscrupulous interests.
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de Lae
Mane
Jacobs
Delaware
Washington
The Accident and Substantial Liquor Seizure in Crawfordsville
The Providence Post reports Theodore Rutherford of Earl's fone near Halsey street fell while sliding, a large crowd nearby causing a sudden halt to festivities. The article notes Rutherford, once a valued night police member, and a separate Crawfordsville drink seizure involved about forty barrels of liquor in eight grog canes.
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Theodore Rutherford
Earl's Fone
Halsey Streat
Hice and Gantlamen
Hhat
Providence Post
Crawfordsville
Arrival of City of Adhiping and unsettled Europe notes
Four days after departing Liverpool the City of Adhiping arrived at New York early in the morning. Reports from Europe describe a disturbed mood in Paris Vienna and Lombardy with stock markets plunging and rumors of military action. The London Times criticizes US policy on Central America and Cuba as Spain vows to protect Cuba and reject sale.
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Europe
giNew York
Jen
City of Aadhipgign
Rom
Livarpool
Aophinat
Picea
Beaton
Napoleon
London Exchange
Paris
Vienna
Austria
Bel- 0
Italy
Lombardy
Lombady
London Times
Polytechnic School
London
Spain
Cuba
Buchanan
Olonsaga
Mexico
Tampico
Cracow
Servia
Bombay
England
John Jacobs
Tha' Bank
Melbourne
Washington
Great Britain
The
Central America
United States
Times
France
Two Men Shot in Elmstrost by Rowdies
Early today in Elmstrost two men were fired upon by a group of young rowdies. One victim died instantly while the other, an unknown man, was mortally wounded and taken to hospital.
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New York
Dan
Murper
Elmstrost
Sincipr.-Albert 8. Field Dies by Poison in Tavern
Albert H. Field of Sterling Connecticut, native of this city, killed himself with poison at the Issa Tavern between Saturday night and Sunday noon. He was about 53, staying at the hotel when the act occurred. He leaves a wife and two children. Letters and papers found suggest premeditation. An inquest was held yesterday and adjourned to 1 o'clock today.
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Sincipr
Albert
Field
Sterling
Conn
Issa Tavern
Vtel
Providence
Curnal
Legacy of a London Print Legend in 1700s England
Lydia R Schooley, a Chicago seamstress, inherited a vast estate in England after a 1700 death. Heirs advertised in the London Times never appeared, leaving the Crown to accumulate the property. The source notes the printers’ and brewers’ differing fates, citing brains versus stomachs as the reason for printers' failure to profit.
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Chicago
England
Lydia R. Schooley
London Times
Gas Fixture Failure Faints Women at Fall River Church Meeting
A meeting near Second Baptist Church in Fall River saw several ladies faint or sink into a lethargic state. An investigation found gas fixtures had been tampered with and attempts to light them likely filled the room with acrid gas, causing the illness.
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V. of the Second Baptist Church
Fall River
Fenten
Eccared Pas
Slaves Paraded Beside Washington Depot for Baltimore Sale
A frightening scene unfolded near the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad depot as a line of enslaved people, driven by a white man with a pistol in hand and a bearded companion at the rear, marched toward the depot to board cars for Baltimore where they would be sold. The report notes the disturbing display amid a tense city street.
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Washington
Baltanore
Baltimore
Rhode Island Senate and House Take Up Session Proceedings
The Rhode Island Senate and House met in session with Governor presiding. Key actions included petition restrictions, committee referrals, and notices of upcoming measures on seining, trapping, public exits, and banking. Receipts of new members and daily newspaper provisions for members were debated and decided.
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General Assembly
Eames
Newport
Geo. E. Reed
Senate
Randall
Committee On the Judiciary
Bayley
Patecast
Peck
Greenwich Cove
House of Representatives
Fragmentary Notice From Providence General Assembly
An OCR fragment from a Providence news page references a member of the General Assembly and a meeting in the city. The readable pieces mention Warren and a line of text about a Mr Baker and other unclear details.
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Mr. Baker
Warren
Foraiah Yeh
Hones
City of
Providence
Congressional Proceedings Recall Civil War Era Debates
The report covers Senate and House actions with remarks by Seward and Douglass. It notes a resolution for treasury correspondence on American vessels and duties, tributes to Harris of Illinois, and debates on territorial business. The Pacific Railroad bill faces amendments and debate before adjournment.
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Congress
Ar dix
Lou Tonourla
Harris
Seward
New York
Wilson
Secretary of the Treasury
Senate
United States
Douglass
Messrs
Davis
Shields
House of Representatives
Phelps
Missouri
Stephens
Georgia
Morris
Illinois
Weollogy
Meyers
Clark
Lamar
Missisippi
Washburn
Miinois
Adrian
Stewart
Maryland
Lenox
Tuseday
Greens
Fulton
Arkanans
Big Sioux
Green
House
Canada
America
Cobb
Abana
Committee On Public Lands
Plattsburg
Cox
Ohio
Cuba
Donation to Buruxz Asylum From Duncan in Scotland
A letter from Alexander Duncan in Scotland reports a donation of ten thousand six hundred dollars to the Buruxz Asylum For The Insane. The gift follows previous benefactions and supports the institution's ongoing needs and improvements. The Times notes the asylum’s strong management and its role among charitable and educational institutions.
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Robert H. Ives
Alexander Duncan
Scotland
Buruxz
Tor Inslang
Duncan
Ata
Butler
Sagasened Charity
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Cartain
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Egme
Jail Lane
Sreet
Bristo
Correspondencia Autografa
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Madrid
Olozaga
Ieneral ‘Asse
Gee
Hull
Sir Manchester
Portsmouth
Albert UC. Greene
Sheffield
Saunders
Scituate
Lawton S. Johnson
Coventry
Henry W. Diman
Bristol
Henry A. Howland
Henry A. Hidden
Benjamin N Jackson
Richard Saunders
Samuel Lincoln
Philip Case
Anthony
Ballou
Nyes
Wheaton
Smithfield Lime Rock Bank
Updike
United States Deposit Fund
East Greenwich
Omay K. King
Hew Howse
A. Hidden
Preston Beans
Charles Anthony
Aneel E. Bradley
Philip Oxee
Rene L. Clarke
William
Narragansett Bay
Ita
J. Chefield
J Wancaxster
Couecmms
Pasteurg
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Faran
Am ‘Walker
Besa Low
Jrvaee
Antes
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W. Prentice
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Ck Herder
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