England and China in a State of War over Canton
A Canton bombardment sparks dispute as British authorities press for surrender of Chinese crew. The narrative questions British actions and urges magnanimity and justice, critiquing the use of a technicality to override Chinese sovereignty and treaty terms.
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England
China
4China
Canton
China Seas
Hong Kong
Mr. Parker
London
London ‘Times
Wen
Death of 3 Hion Preston G Prooks in Washington
A man known in Sumner affairs died in Washington on Tuesday evening after a sudden collapse from violent croup ten minutes after declaring improvement. He died in Col Currie’s arms and lay in state in citizen dress as crowds viewed the remains. Once esteemed, his fate is described as the result of a thoughtless act provoking public indignation.
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Preston G
Col. Currie
Record Cold Wave Stuns City as Snow Deepens
Saturday brought record cold with readings as low as 35 degrees below zero in Providence and 40s in Vermont New Hampshire and Maine. Snow banks grew softer slowing travel while trains moved freight between Providence Boston and New York. The Westchester and Osprey wait to sail with ships ready to depart for New York.
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Hope Street
Congregational Church
Warren
Providence
Vermont
New Hampshire
Maine
Boston
New York
Westchester
Capt
Clark
Irishrailway worker found frozen and dying in tank house
John O Brien an Irishman about 43 years old employed by the railroad to pump water into the tank was found insensible in the tank house by the Asylum on Saturday morning. His feet and legs were badly frozen. A coal stove with a short pipe had no outlet for smoke and gas and he died about two o clock that afternoon leaving a wife and three small children destitute.
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John O'Brien
February Meeting Notice of the Probate Office
The January text notes a February meeting of the Probate Department at the Probate Office. It will be held at 2 o'clock on Monday afternoon, the 4th, with attendees expected to participate in formal discussions.
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A. T
T. J. Usher
W.H.S. Bayley
Wm. B Spooner
David 4. Waldron
Wm. Bradford
Thomas J. Usher
Thos. M. Paine
Marshall Waldron
G. Esterbrooks
Champlin Bowen
John Gladding, Jr
Josiah Gladding
Chas, Fales
H. J. Putman
H. N.gifford
Usdaes
Eggiar
Conritor Frobate
Holdenyal
Steamer O Osprey Braces Through Ice Off Providence
The Steamer O Osprey under Capt Kenney attempted to force a passage through ice off Providence. She worked around Papasquash Point but faced bay ice eight to ten inches thick and was compelled to return to the wharf.
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O Osprey
Kenney
Pappasquash Point
Praise for railroad superintendent and noted lectures at town hall
The Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad superintendent LM E Stone is praised for tireless on route work during bad weather. The notice also reviews Rev A Weeks lecture on Our Country's Future, praising Rev MacKeown for an engaging Edgartown address with fluent, note free delivery and strong audience engagement.
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Providence, Warren and Bristol Railroad
LM. E. Stone
Railroads
Mr. S
A Wek Ts
MacKeown
Edgartown
Vineyard Gazette
A. MacKeown
McKeown
Bristol urged to back Providence Warren and Bristol Rail Road
The Bristol community is urged to support the Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad Company citing recent investments in Bristol depots and land, ongoing daily passenger service, and the need to boost both passenger and freight business to ensure the line remains viable and beneficial during severe winter conditions.
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Phenix
Barron
Providence, Warren, & Bristol Raiload
Bristol
Warren
Providence
Snow storm of 1857 remembered in harbor notes
A firstperson diary entry describes a severe snow storm with fluctuating temperatures from 20 to 7 degrees, wind shifts, and roads opening and closing. The writer notes a high snowbank blocking paths, compares the event to the notable 1857 storm, and mentions ongoing path cutting as spring returns.
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Phis
Stove
Sol
Louis Napoleon
Travelogue of Phenix visit and social event notes
A visitor to Phenix praises the town and harbor, notes ice disruptions on Long Island Sound and ships aiding cargo moves between Providence and Boston. He details entertaining social events at Armory Hall with Captain Aldrich, Captain Kenney, the Whitford orchestra, and compliments two Warren ladies, while urging punctuality to avoid hurt feelings.
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Phenix
Mr. Borror
New England
Propellers
Providence
New York
Long Ieland Sound
J F Stoughton
Armory Tall
Whitford
Tieve
Plance
Cupid
Messrs
Smith
Greene
Warren
Aldrich
Kenney
Arrival of the Arago and Swiss Settlement News
The Arago arrives with Paris and London dispatches detailing the Neufchatel settlement and Swiss peace protocol. Prussia renounces claims, Austria and Britain evacuate the Danubian principalities, and Turkey waters are cleared as boundaries take effect March 30. Russian defeat near Rayak and Canton hostilities continue. The Cape Verde relief noted.
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iSteamship
Persia
Josh m Fiver
Danubian
Turkey
France
England
Napoleon
Prussia
Switzerland
Federal Assembly
Cortes
Gen. Santa Anna
Mexico
Paris
Tahiti
Arival
New York
Southampton
London
Neufchatel
Rayak
Canton
West India Company
Tyne
Buchanan
Portsmouth
Maco
Cortez
Jno
Don Pedro
United States
Cape de Verdes
California Items and Shipping News From Panama
Two weeks after departure from California, New York reports the steamer Illinois arrived with California dates, $1,170,000 in specie, and Aspinwall dates. Thames reports 500 men near Panama and capitulation talks. Notices of Walker’s steamers seizure and two earthquakes near Panama. Honolulu loss of whale ship Nautilus and Potter’s Bay wreck Natchez.
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California
New York
Illinois
Aspinwall
Thames
Greytown
Panama Star
Walker
Panama Dan
San Francisco
Cook, Folger & Co
A.J. Downer
Luce
New Bedford
Honolulu
Natchez
Bellows
Potter's Bay
Ochotsk Sea
Fire and Loss of Lire in Fall River
Fire destroyed Micah H. Ruggles residence in Fall River early Saturday. The blaze, fed by cold air, burned four hours. furniture moved out but total losses around 5000 dollars, insured 9500. Debris buried Gibbs Earle and William H. Buffington, while George Waite and Patrick Daly suffered broken legs and head injuries. Mayor Buffington was injured but not seriously.
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Falll River
Micah H. Ruggles
Fall River
Bristol County
Gibbs Earle
William H. Buffington
Ruggles
George
Waite
Patrick
Daly
Buffingtan
Fall River Monitor
Mr. R
Storms Cause Partial Collapse in Sutton Dwelling
The Woonsocket Patriot reports a Sutton house partially toppled by storms on Sunday night. Similar damage occurred in nearby areas with reports of affected structures and property concerns.
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Parley
Sutton
W.e. Herevel
Woonsocket Patriot
General Assembly debates existence and revised public laws
The Rhode Island Senate and House discuss constitutional status after an adjournment, review the Revised Code of Public Laws, and propose measures requiring annual stockholder and depositor lists from banks, railroads, and insurance firms. Adjourned.
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Senate
General Assembly
House
John H. Clarke
Baines, Turner
Alfred Anthony
Senaté
House of Representatives
Wheaton
Providence
Parkhurst
Committee On the Judiciary
Clarke
Enid
Parkhorst
Supreme Court
Joint Commission
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Martléhead
Dartinaags Auf Ichsks
Elengta
Othey
Lownor City
Aquidneck Hall
Hopkintonians
Thas
Bosign
Sharon
Sharona
Gordasti
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