Fourth of July Celebration Includes Civic and Religious Appeals
The Bristol Morning recalls a public Fourth of July in which officials and citizens gathered for ceremonies, prayers, and speeches. Rev Livesey and President Commings spoke on education and patriotism. Gov. Dyer offered reflections linking American liberty to religious and civic institutions. A dinner at Updika Hotel followed, with toasts and presentations by local leaders and students. The piece also notes Martin Kaste, a Hungarian refugee, dying in Guatemala.
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Liveséy
Bajlon
Commings
Rodman
Providence
A. Oe Gov. Dyer
Wesleyan University
iHumbro
Epmouth
John Wesley
Bol
Clycester
George Whitefield
John Helnnckay
LL. A
Providancs Conference Seminary
Updika
Henry Baylies
New Bedford
Bishop Clarke
Young Ladies’ Literary Society
Wodngsda
Dr. Haven
Boston
Gantlamen's Society
Africa
M. Howard
Warwick
Aliss
Julia A. Bayley
Gales Ferry
Conn
Julia A. Townsend
Cohassett
Mass
Lizzie S. Nickerson
Camden
Isabella
Spain
Abbie E. Remington
Mary EB. Edmonds
Weaterly
Cnn
R&s
Hoon
Bristol Train of Artillery
State House
Alexander D. Perry
Bristol
Col. Ryfield
Customs
Army
Navy
Constitution Street
Constitution
Hope St
Hope
Bradford Street
Bradford
Thames St
Thames
State St
State
Hope At
Church St
Church
Columbia
N. A. Rexp
State Street
Exstar MacTavise
Utah
Amock
State Sf
B. Burgess
Qmas F. BM
Wardwell
Stan Spangled Banner Performance Featured By Local Band
Local town concert showcases the Stan Spangled Banner performed by the town band with guest mention of John Turner Esq presenting or introducing the piece.
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John Turner, Esq
Rhode Island Normal School excursion delights readers
A narrative describes a sailing trip by students and faculty aboard the sloop Here Bat, led by Dana P. Colburn. The group enjoys seafood, wit, and fellowship in a harbor cruise ending at 7 PM, praising the healthful recreation and the principal and staff.
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Eprrax
Bierce
Annie Veoh
Dana‘p. Colburn
Weil
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Normal School
Steamer Governor Needs Advertising in New York
A reader urges publication of notices and hand bills for the Steamer Governor to boost patronage. He notes lack of advertisements in New York papers and says travelers must seek Bristol or Fall River routes, hindering the vessel’s share of business.
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Phenix
Bayuxy
New York
Bristol
Fall River
Destructive Fires Duel and Murder Reported in Various Cities
Private advices claim a blaze in New Orleans destroyed the steamer Empress schooner Minnie Schiffer and Spanish brig with light damage to Hannah Crocker and Fanny Fosdick. A duel left Mr Gibbons fatally wounded. On a steamer near Lexington Mo editor Stofer murdered by Clark over a card game debt. A Maryland man was tarred and feathered for alleged anti slavery activity.
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Washxoron
New Orleans
Empress
Minnie Schiffer
Hannah Crocker
Fanny Fosdick
Hanton
True Delta
Mr. Gibbons
The
Crescent
Mer
Stofer
Expositor
Lexington
A. B. Chambers
Clark
New
J. L. Bowers
Charleston
Turmoil in Mexico and naval tensions cited in New York Times dispatch
The report notes riots over a forced loan in Mexico City with foreigners leaving the country after Minister Forsyth demanded and received his passport. Liberals gain strength and President Juarez’s exile is mentioned. The Havana Times says British cruisers will cease visits to Jamaica and captains of Jasper Buzzard Styx face inquiry.
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Mexico
Mciuistee
Sity
Forsythad
Juarez
Zuloege
Admiral An
Tennesee
New York
Times
Havana
Jamaica
Yazoo Pass flood devastates plantations in Mississippi region
The Yazoo Pass breach floods plantations with crops ruined and losses estimated well over $1,000,000. Judge Shelby and others estimate damages to individuals at $25,000 and $10,000 respectively. the flood threatens lower country areas and livestock. A separate note cites a tornado near Shelburne causing wide fence and tree damage. Dogs and hydrphobia incidents prompt calls to enforce dog ordinances. Woonsocket plans National Birthday celebrations with a civic parade and public dinner led by Clement Webster.
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Yazoo
Miss
Shelby
Bobo
F.E. Shelby
É&E
Woonsocket
Woonsocket Guards
Providence Mechanic Rifles
Magonic Fraternity
The
Odd Fellows
Sons of Temperance
Woonsocket L
Singular morning spectacle of fish strewn fields near Tompkins
A Jackson Patriot correspondent reports after a heavy rain on the morning of the twenty fourth a peculiar scene as the ground near Barry's gate and beyond the plank road lay covered with fish two sizes in length. One kind about three inches known as the dogfish and a larger or smaller unnamed species about two inches. From twenty to forty per square yard, many alive upon falling and others washed into pools where they swim about actively.
Ricnonp Kyicuts Tewriars Return From Northern Tour
The Ricnonp Kyicuts Tewriars arrived in New York Saturday on their way home. They praise the elegant hospitality from Masons and communities met during their Northern tour, noting visits to various cities offer social and political value and balance sectional folly.
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Ricnonp Kyicuts Tewriars
New York
Rutland
Montgomery
Prov. Journal
Ohio colored voter's denied ballot at 1856 election
Jesse Berkley, a Black man, was denied a vote at the Fourth Ward polls in Cincinnati in October 1856 on grounds of noncitizenship. He sued the election judges for damages, $1000, with three trials in Cincinnati ending in hung juries before the case moved to Warren County where a verdict favored Beckley. A new trial was granted.
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Daxacrrox Aerosman CoLoxsp
Ohio
Jesse Berkley
Fourth Ward
Cincinnati
United States
Beckley
Ciicingatt
Warrip County
Periece & Verdict
Enly
Rostox Journal
Baprisyu Officials Baptize Three at Foster's Wharf and Kickamon River
The Rev. Mr. Butler of Stothodigt Church baptized three persons at Foster's wharf on Sunday afternoon. Rev. Mr. Tobay of the Baptist church baptized three persons later that afternoon at the tide mill on Kickamon River. The local penny's presence and a splendid day made the ceremonies unusually impressive.
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Baprisyu
Mr. Butler
Stothodigt Church
Threeersons
Foster’s Wharf
Mr. Tobay
Kickamon River
Warren Telegraph
Tragic Hall Collapse Kills and Injures Dozens
A New Year gathering in Waitsynix ends in disaster when part of a hall floor collapses. About 700 attendees fell through to a lower level and another floor gave way, burying many in debris. Authorities report 40 to 50 wounded, 20 seriously, with several named injured and survivors receiving aid.
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Peeting
Indapandanes
Coles
Berio Eendance
Vin
Bin
Pay
Johnson
Friendebig Ib
Barn fires destroy two barns in Massachusetts and New Hampshire
A lightning strike this afternoon burned a Fox River barn and about four tons of hay belonging to Willis of Taunton. A Lakeville barn near Myricksville also burned, owned by William Harris. In a federal case in Pontotoc Mississippi, Nancy Willson of Virginia obtained 40000 dollars in damages from Robert Wilson for abducting and seducing her, as Wilson had transferred his property.
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Fox River
Killips
Illis
Taunton
Lakeville
Mass
Myricksville
Wm. c. Arris
Federal Court of the United States
Pontatoc
Mississippi
Nancy Willson
Virginia
Robert Wilson
Memphis Bulletin
Real Estate Sale and Church Communion Report
A property belonging to Jane J. Hood was struck off at auction to Joseph Marble of Somerset for 2500 dollars, with noted incumbrances. Rev John Chambers church reported nearly twelve hundred attendees at Lord's Supper, seventy joined the church, sixty seven by profession of faith, including five twelve year olds. twenty five adults were baptized beforehand. The event was described as one of the largest congregations in the country aside from Brooklyn's Henry Ward Beecher church.
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Sarz Or
Reat
Sovgrsere
Theekis F
Jane J. Hood
Saturda
Joseph Marble
Somerset
John Chambers
Henry Ward Bescher
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
U. S. Gazette
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