Prisoner Lucy Gordon Seized by Loyalist Plot
In a dramatic escape sequence, Morton abducts Lucy Gordon, injures Sir Philip, and hides her at a loyalist residence to hide from pursuing forces. Lucy awakens to captivity, fearing her father’s fate as Morton’s orders reportedly target his execution if escape fails. The narrative sets up a forthcoming conclusion.
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Giggetean
Philip
Phil
Sir Philip
Morton
Lacy
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England
Lucy Gordon
Durfee Seeks Tiverton Presidency Candidacy
The Fall River Monitor notes Allen Durfee seeks the Tiverton seat under George Howland as the incumbent. Durfee has gathered many signatures for his petition and plans to present it to General Jepoe. The piece casts early light on his presidential ambitions and the adage about shadows and pursuits.
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Allen Durfee
Tiverton
George Howland
Allen
Jepoe
United States
Fall River
New Ship Yard Opens in Town by Daniel Foster
A new ship yard has started in town by Daniel Foster on the heirs of Jonathan Luther estate, just south of H H Luther's river establishment. Foster has paid the keel for a ship to be commanded by Captain William Martin of the Millinocket. Chace & Davis have laid a keel for another ship, said to be for a whaleman, with owners and commander not yet disclosed.
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Warren Star
Aged Bishop Trivenenaste Bisner to Visit California Churches
The venerable Bishop of the Southern Methodist Episcopal Church, aged servant of God, plans an official visit to California churches despite advanced age and ill health of his wife.
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Trivenenaste Bisner Sovie
Southern Methodist Episcopal Church
California
American Bible Society Holds Regular Meeting at Bible House
The regular monthly meeting at the Bible House saw a smaller local turnout but many items of business. A new auxiliary was recognized, with six in Illinois and one in Tennessee, plus grants in several languages in response to applications from foreign sources.
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Antarcan Breve Society
American Bible Society
Bible House
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Ilinois
Tennessee
Ard
Paseo
Renewed obligations to U S Senate and House members
We are under renewed obligations to Hon. J. H. Clarke of the U S Senate and Hon. G. G. King of the House of Representatives for valuable public documents.
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J. H. Clarke
U. S. Senate
G. G. King
House of Representatives
Lubricating Oil Sample Praised as Bright and Cheap
A Providence report tests Lubricating Oil by Mr M A Heath & Co showing clear burn with no odor, fine color, and bright light equal to sperm whale oil at a lower price, indicating a promising quality and cost advantage.
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M.A. Heath
Providence
Fall River Artillery and Fire Companies Visit for Clambake
The Fall River Artillery Company and Niagara Fire Engine Co. No. 4 visited Locust Grove for a clambake hosted on the Bristol Train of Artillery wharf. After a parade through town and a fine meal at the Hall of the King Philip Co. they returned home by the Bradford Durfee in the afternoon. The visiting companies, in full uniform with a strong band, were praised for their handsome appearance and courteous conduct, drawing many local ladies to attend.
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Fall River Artillery Company
Niagara Fire Engine Co
Fall River
Locust Grove
Bristol Train of Artillery
King Philip Engine Co
King Philip Co
Bradford Durfee
Riot Over Rum Disturbs Thames Street House
A brawl at a Thames Street house on the afternoon of a stormy date left seven or eight participants bloodied. One man nearly beaten to death. four men and one woman jailed and bound over for trial. Some leaders escaped as Justice Randall presided in Warren. Rum fueled the disturbance amid a slaughterhouse like room. Weather noted as warm and dry with calls for rain.
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Thames Street
Randall
Warren
Observations on the Memorable Fourth and Local Misdemeanors
Letters critique recent Fourth of July events and Maine Law supporters, condemning street rowdiness and Sabbath disturbances. The piece reflects on Ephraim Holbrook's death and his will gifting tens of thousands to New York charities and religious organizations.
Independence Day Reflections from New York 1859
Correspondence recounts a quiet Independence Day in New York turned loud with gunpowder and fireworks. The writer laments the costly, dangerous displays, noting numerous injuries and reckless behavior across streets, alleys, and attics as crowds celebrate.
Awful Staten Island ferry accident shocks New York
A ferry crowd on the Hunchback was gathering at Vanderbilt's Landing when the floating bridge failed under a rush of 1600 people. About 60 to 100 were pitched into the river and twelve bodies were recovered by last night, many missing or injured amid a chaotic scene. Identified victims include Eliza Colebaugh and Jane Hollins of Greenpoint, and several others from Brooklyn and Philadelphia. The crash is blamed on overcrowding and bridge design, with 300 awaiting passage and the gate raised to allow access.
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Staten Island Ferry
New York
Vanderbilt's Landing
Staten Island
Eliza Colebaugh
Greenpoint
Jane Hollins
Margaret Freelich
Germany
Charlotte Banta
Joseph William Robinson
Elizabeth Kither
John Kither
Brooklyn
Catharine McNamee
Either
Elenor Lloyd
Narrow Escars of Worcester Farmer’s Son
From the Worcester Transcript we learn a son of John Hammond of Worcester was thrown while riding a horse attached to a cultivator in his corn field. The horse bolted dragging both man and implement. the boy freed himself by jumping a fence. The cultivator halted progress, and Mr. Hammond released his son. No bones or skull injuries. in fair way to recover.
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Worcester Transcript
John Hammond
Worcester
Hammond
Affray at Elysian Fields Among Incumbent Party
A disturbance broke out in the Elysian fields on Hobo morning involving a group identified as incumbents. No further details on participants or injuries are provided in the fragment.
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Elysian Fields
Disaster at Sea Claims Several Lives on Stranded Vessel
A burning boat wreck near the waters edge costs about twenty lives including Judge Prescott of the Su Court and J. Mo Wolfe. The steamer California rescued survivors and delivered them to the city. In Baltimore a train wreck near Relay House delayed travel but caused no injuries as Secretary Webster and his party remained unharmed.
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Judge Prescott
Su Court
J. Mo Wolfe
Treme
California
Firearm and firework accidents reported in Boston area
The Boston Journal details injuries from careless use of firearms and fireworks. A man burned from India crackers on the Common. Mrs. Ferguson shot through the arm and chest by a boy's pistol. A four year old boy died after being struck by a Charlestown omnibus. A man lost a thumb to a premature cannon discharge. John O Niel badly injured at Worcester, not expected to survive.
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Sarah Ann Ferguson
Lawrence Place
Adams Place
Albert Richie
James Ritchie
Salem Street
Charlestown
Sanborn
William Hayes
Sargent’s Wharf
Worcester
John O’niel
Boston Journal
Drownep Charles Williams 13 in Cove accident
A 13 year old, Charles E Williams son of Samuel R Williams, drowned after leaving a fireworks crowd and falling from the wall into the Cove. Police and rescuers failed to save him. the body was recovered next morning. A coroner's inquest found the accident due to insufficient wall protection.
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Charles E. Williams
Samuel R. Williams
Prov. Journal
Serious Accident in Town Maims Benj Tuckerman
Benj Tuckerman was thrown from a carriage when the horse spooked in Thomas street. He suffered multiple arm fractures and serious injuries, carried to Green Lane home, with Dr. Rivers attending. A woman injured by a passing horse in North Main street was also treated.
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Benj. Tuckerman
Thomas Street
Green Lane
Rivers
North Main Street
St James Steamship Disaster Claims Scores of Injured and Dead
The steamboat St James on Lake Pontchartrain burst its boilers returning from Biloxi. Fifty passengers including Judge Isaac Preston Supreme Court, Corporation Attorney Mr Wolf, and other prominent citizens with women and children perished. The St James reportedly raced a Mobile boat.
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Jupar Parston
Firty Orners Krutep
New Orleans
St. James
Biloxi
Isaac Preston
Supreme Court
Wolf
Lake Pontchartrain
St. J
July Fire Spree in New York Causes Roof Losses
New York papers report ten fires on July 5 caused mainly by careless fireworks. Most were extinguished with little damage. The worst blaze damaged dwelling 158 Greene Street, destroying its roof and similar damage to roofs at 161 and 163 Greene Street.
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New York
Greene Street
Empire City Arrives in New York After Havana Exclusion
The steamship Empire City reached New York on Saturday from Philadelphia via Key West and Havanas quarantine. It left Aspinwall June 22. cholera struck on the second day, causing deaths among the crew and passengers. The ship had been forbidden to anchor near Havana due to onboard sickness amid crowded, unclean conditions.
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Paul Adelphia
Empire City
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Lphia
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New Orleans
Philadelphia
Key West
Havana
Aspinwall
Forthit Na Bghe-Penny
Birdsall
California
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