Northern Freedom Claimed as True Society Benchmark
An essay argues the North offers broader rights and civic equality than the South despite flaws. It contrasts prosperity, political opportunity, and legal protection with Southern limits on free thought, mobility, and education, citing Brooks and Sumner as a menace to “public peace.” A severe storm report follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite
Bethribery
Preston S. Brooks
Congress
Sumner
South Carolina
South
North
Four Propellers Reach Providence and New York Line Port
Four propeller vessels arrived from New York Thursday with minor delays. Captain Clark of the Westchester used his forward deck load to raise bow height, then backed and collided with ice to push toward the Depot wharf. The ferry battled through 6 to 8 inch ice, reaching the depot by 7:30 PM, with others following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence and
New York
Castle Island
Clark
Westchester
Local Editor Fats Visits. Snowbind Delays Return
The Woonsocket Patriot editor visiting this place last Saturday intended to return Monday but was snowbound and remained until Wednesday. We enjoyed his company for part of the time and hope he visits again soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fats
Woonsocket Patriot
Steeple Of New Haven Church Blown Down In Gale
The steeple of Rev. Mr. Eustis church in New Haven collapsed during a Monday morning gale at about two o'clock. It broke through the roof, wrecked galleries and pews on the first floor, and caused about $500 in damage to the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eustis
New Haven
Four frostbitten after Bristol Ferry crossing attempt
Four people who tried to cross Bristol Ferry on Sunday morning were severely frost-bitten. One person suffered severely frozen fingers, another froze their ears, and a third their nose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Ferry
Barque Byron Sinks After Ice Collision Near New York
A New York despatch reports the barque Byron Capt Gray from Cadiz to New York struck ice in the lower bay and sank with 734 bits of sugar aboard. The crew escaped in their clothing as a steam tug nearby saved some upper rails and rigging. No further alarms reported in Worcester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Byron
Gray
Bath
Cardenas
Missing 23 year old man from Poppasquash area
Edward Ryan aged about 23 is missing after leaving town on Sunday night. He was last seen attempting to cross the ice to Poppasquash in heavy blowing snow and is believed to have become bewildered and fallen through an air hole. He was temperate and industrious with several hundred dollars in savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward “Ryan
Iit
Tae Sabout
Fiwiio
Trains Delayed by Watered Locomotive Snow Blockage
Telegraphic dispatch to Providence led Superintendent Stone to depart with a locomotive from Warren at 10 am. The Providence bound train did not leave as crews faced snow on the track. Passengers rode cars overnight as the 4 pm Providence to Boston train failed to arrive. No cars reached Providence from Stonington since Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Warren
Six young ladies baptised through the ice Sunday
Six young ladies were baptized through the ice on Sunday by Reverend Mr Reed of the First Baptist Church. The thermometer stood four degrees below zero at baptism time. The young women attended the afternoon service and said they felt no uncomfortable cold during the rite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Reed
First Baptist Church
Mail delays from Providence and New York affect latest news
No mail arrived from New York between Saturday and Thursday evening and none from Providence from Saturday to Wednesday. Providence mail reached after press time yesterday, so the latest news could not be reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Providence
Letter from Havana reports cold Christmas Eve in town
A letter from Dr Doringh dated Havana January 5 notes the Christmas Eve thermometer dropped to 43 degrees above zero, the lowest in many years for that locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doringh
Havana
Jan. Oth
Tariff Speech in Congress by Hon. N. B. Darfee
The Washington Globe reports an excellent tariff speech delivered in the House of Representatives on the fifteenth inst by Hon N B Darfee. The paper would publish more but space limits prevent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Globe
House of Representatioes
N. B. Darfee
Meeting Called To Aid Destitute In Extreme Cold
Citizens are invited to a this afternoon meeting at ALT & T J Usher store to plan relief for the needy. The call urges ample attendance to distribute food and clothing amid severe cold and mounting suffering this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALT
T. J. Usher
Harsh January Weather and Cold Winds Persist
A cold windy day with light snow fell Thursday, intensifying at night. The Northeast wind chilled conditions as temperatures dropped. the North Post Office thermometer read 16 degrees below zero yesterday morning. January remains a rough month with few thaws.
Man in General Assembly Traverses Deep Snow to Town
Mr Manchester a General Assembly member walked from his Portsmouth residence through three to six foot snow drifts to this town Tuesday. Captain Applegate and two crew members from the Maria Pike at Newport also crossed the snows Wednesday and rode the cars to Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
General Assembly
Portsmouth
Capt. Applegate
Newport
Providence
Ice Break on East River Leaves Hundreds Stranded
On the East River yesterday thousands crossed the frozen water between New York and Brooklyn. At 4 pm the tide ebbed and the ice broke away on both sides, leaving over five hundred people stranded with piers crowded. Steamboats aided the rescuers and, after delays, survivors were reportedly saved though some deaths were feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
East
Brooklyn
Six Weeks Blockade Strains Galena Branch Rail Line
The Galena Branch of the Illinois Central has been closely blockaded for six weeks causing great inconvenience and losses. Most engines are disabled far from shops and no freight has moved. The Chicago Press notes many relied on the line for merchandise, produce shipments, and coal from La Salle Mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buocxkapr
Galena
Linvis Central
Chicago
la Salle
Ice harvests in Virginia as cold season boosts supply
Across Virginia people are busy harvesting ice with a plan to stockpile for next summer. The season has been unusually cold and the Snowflake Shield reports 23,000 bushels stored last week in Missouri, reflecting wide ice market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Shield
New York Republican Committee appoints Van Dyck secretary
The New York Republican State Committee is working vigorously and has appointed Mr. Van Dyck as secretary with a salary of 2500 dollars per year. The panel emphasizes continued efficient efforts to strengthen and sustain the party organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Republican State Committee
van Dyck
Wadé
Arrival and Passage From Europe Amid Atlantic Weather
The American and other steamships report heavy weather and delays during the Atlantic crossing. The America arrived at a park yesterday afternoon with strong east winds and snow, while other lines from New York and Philadelphia reached Liverpool. Civil and military actions around Canton and Swiss tensions are noted, with various fleets and reports on potential intervention and mediation, including the Portsmouth and the Barracouta in Canadian and Chinese theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Anil Iteani
Fred Ourd Byrigesfom Liverspool
This
America
Erance Hoory
Laws
Boston
Collins
Atlantic
New York
City of
Manchester
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Canton
Cinaban
Seymour
Calcutta
Sybil
Wankin
Comus
Niger
Executioner
Uiracouta
Simpson
Hornet
Gottemadlé
Barracouta
Royal Artillery
Victory
Elliott
Canton River
Hong Kong
U.S
Portsmouth
Macao Passage
U. S
Igeta
French Island
Levant
Parkes
Meantune
Pay
Berlin
United States
Naples
England
Canrobest
Neufchatel
Geneva
Atlantic ‘Telegraph Company
London Stock Exchange
Fire Hits Blacksmith Shop on Market Street
Sunday night a blaze damaged the blacksmith shop of William R. Barney on Market Street east of the Railroad, sparking fears of an incendiary cause. Citizens battled flames without engines due to heavy snow, narrowly preventing a larger disaster. damage deemed not great, while the incident drew sharp rebuke of any culprit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Barque New Empire Run Aground With Loss At Cohasset
Reports from the gale tell of the barque New Empire captained by Randall from Mobile for Boston laden with cotton ashore on the outer rocks of Cohasset. The crew used a lifeboat to reach safety but one man died and others were injured. Additional vessels, ice, and wrecks are noted along the coast with multiple ships going ashore or breaking up in the gale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Reece
Barque New
Empire
Randall
Mobile
Bostéh
Cohasset
Edesco
Peterson
Cadiz
Swampecot
Wilton
Lynn Express
Newport
Schower
Gulf Stream
Meline
Fcom
Gonaives
James Knox
Orissa
Sears
Calcutta
Nauset Beach
Frank
Collins
Supercargog
I. A. Cochrane
Searsport
Cochrane
Apalachicola
Rice Point Light
Buontta
Howard
Gloucester
R. B. Forbes
Vineyard
Nantucket
Union
New Bedford
Fairhaven
Taunton
Ponrtiano
Canada
New Brunswick
Maine
Montreal
Quebec
St. John
N. B
Island Pond
Kennebec
Portland Road
Noun
Wee
General Assembly Proceedings Opened With Petitions And Reports
Senate discussed George Lincoln liberty to file appeal and the Revised Code reports Titles seven and eight. House passed a clock purchase appropriation for the Senate Chamber and rejected a Bristol bank charter. Parkhurst signaled future action on debtors’ imprisonment and adjournment set for Tuesday at eleven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Emes
George Lincoln
Committee On the Judiciary
House of Representatives
Wheaton
Committee On Finance
Senate Chamber
Parkhurst
Committee On Corporations
Francis M. Dimond
Bristol
Providence
Vessels Lost and Damaged in Key West District 1856
A Key West letter reports 72 vessel accidents in 1856 with nine total losses and seven leaking ships condemned. Valued property at risk exceeded 4560 dollars, while overall salvage and repairs cost Key West over 262 thousand dollars, signaling unusually high expenditures and losses.
Fatal Railroad Accident Near Spencerville Injures and Kills
A Syracuse bound train on the Central Railroad derailed near Spencerville due to a displaced rail. Foreman David Howlett, brakeman J Mahdhey, and passenger J Smith were among the injured with severe injuries. A young Irishman, recently married, was killed when a large fragment pierced him, the accident occurring as workmen in a nearby room were constructing a circular stair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arzany
Inn
Syracuse
Central Railroad
Spencerville
David Howlitt
West Lyon
Milford Fire Destroys Union Block and Fremont Block
A morning blaze in Milford Massachusetts consumed the Union Block periodical depot and Fremont Block clothing store, with four more structures damaged. The total loss runs about 35000 dollars, insured for 12000, with no wind aiding spread. The stores involved include J Belcher occupant, Z Gleason owner, and Chapin Gleason occupants along with Chatoin and Scott billiard hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Mass
Minrorv
J. Belcher
Union Block
Z. Gleason
E. G. Claflin
W. A. Webb
Fremont Block
Chapin & Gleason
S. ‘Trischet
H.C. Scott
Sname Firm
Folters & Son
Hunt & Nelson
J. D. Baily
Tragedy Involving Doctor Pharmacist And Poisoned Drug
A German physician Arnold prescribed a drug to a child who died after taking it. The druggist, trusting the prescription, swallowed some of the remaining mixture and died within minutes. The doctor tasted the preparation and was saved. The preparation contained cyanide in lemon juice posing lethal risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bautimers
Dffy
Arnold
Amendment to Tariff Bill Proposed by Mr Mace
New York Jan 21 The Herald Washington correspondent reports Mr Mace will offer an amendment to the tariff bill. It calls for a 15 percent ad valorem duty on all imported articles except coin and bullion, and is expected to receive the entire vote of the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L'Arire
New York
the Herald Washington Correspondent
Mace
South
Health update on Dr Kane from Havana voyage arrival
Telegraph reports from Charleston note Dr Kane's health is improving after discouraging earlier accounts. The Isabel is expected to bring more news, and friends hope for a favorable turn as the ship nears port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heduto
B. K
Kane
Charleston
Lanbel
Havana
Murder Recall Shocks Town as Confession Emerges
A man named McCarthy was murdered during a bail at Clavink on the Hudson years ago. The case resurfaced after a revelatory confession by a young man named Cummings in a fit of intoxication, implicating three others. All are jailed pending investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarthy
Clavink
Hudson
Cummings
Weis
Jones
Keuiti Ijick
Rand
Sahel
Guazelle
Princé
George Co
Man Found Frozen to Death Near Ashland
A man found Friday morning lying in the sand about two miles from Ashland is identified as Mr. Cook, a man about thirty, noted for intemperance. The body was taken to the village for recognition and burial.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edward Spooner
Therraight
Sandy Point
Prudesce
Jordan
Burrington
Stone
James F. Ds
A. T
N. Warren, Jr
George G Pearse
Tris
Notte
Worcester
Mays
Jue
Key West
Key ‘West
Beatan
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!