Polar Sea Expedition Rekindles Explorer Spirit
A historic reflection lauds Arctic exploration and the Hayes expedition. It argues curiosity drives discovery from Columbus to polar voyages, praising leaders Hayes and Sontag and predicting progress through thorough preparation, favorable weather, and bold pursuit of the North Pole charted by prior daring ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DiKane
Polar
Nome
Wwe
Eis High Commission
Iran
Columbas
Hisardous
North Pole
Thalia
Dr. Hayes
Hayes and
Sontag
Papa Speceea
Comfort
Jiyes
Youna Angr Steamer Offer for Summer Excursions
The small steamer Youna Angr offers summer trips from Taunton Fall River and Briato to Rocky Point and Newport. Captain Gonrrer and his crew are praised for pleasant service and aim to provide a happy, enjoyable day of recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taunton
Fall River
Briato
Rocky Point
Newport
Gonrrer
Seome
Capt. G
Execution Day for Pirate Hicks Attracts Crowds In New York
Yesterday in New York thousands queued to witness the execution of Hicks, the pirate. He confessed to this murder and claim of involvement in hundreds of other crimes, marking him as a notably hardened villain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
E. A. Johnson
New York
Bedlop
Jeland
Fire at West Washington Market destroys shanties in New York
A cluster of sheds known as West Washington Market in New York burned on Wednesday night. High winds carried sparks that set awnings on Broadway aflame. Several buildings on Feely Courtland and Fulton streets were ignited and burned. The shanties, though destroyed, were of little value and long regarded as a nuisance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Washington Market
New York
Broadway
Feely
Courtland
Fulton Sta
Crop yields soar as harvests expected nationwide
Reports on crops show continued improvement with the VWiestj yield acknowledged as excellent. Authorities foresee a substantial nationwide harvest due to the improving conditions and favorable outlook.
Sheffield's Recovery Enables Daily Office Attendance
News from the New Port Daily Jews reports Hon. Wa. P. Sheffield has recovered enough from severe injuries to resume daily office work. The Army appoints Assistant Surgeon Levi J. Trolden of Providence to replace the deceased Wal lall. Wheston. A large bale of new cotton arrived in New Orleans last Friday from Lavacce county Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Wa. P. Sheffield
Levi J. Trolden
Providence
Army of the United States
Wallall
Wheston
New Orleans
Lavacce County
Texas
Air Bayer convalescent after protracted illness
We announce Air Bayer is convalescent after a long and dangerous illness and hopes are entertained for speedy recovery in the restful air of Etown. He remains very weak but the cool bracing air and restorative powers are expected to restore strength soon. We ask subscribers in arrears to promptly settle the expenses incurred during the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayer
Gie
Bayley
Eclipse of the Sun Visible Across North America
An eclipse will occur next Wednesday the 18th with partial to total obscuration across the United States and Canada. The event follows a nineteen year cycle begun in 958 and will recur until 2274 with spectators including expeditions to Canada Spain and Africa. The eclipse starts at 7 22 a m and peaks at 8 24 a m fading by 9 26 a m viewed safely through smoked glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Oragon
Labrador
North Atlantic Ocean
Spain
Africa
Deputy Appointed for Bristol by High Sheriff Maxfield
Hiram QJ. Maxfield, Esq., High Sheriff of Bristol County, appoints Major Nathan iel S. Greencashia as deputy for the town of Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devery Surryy
Hiram QJ. Maxfield, Esq
County of
Bristol
Nathaniel S. Greencashia
Behemoth Vessel Aims for Cape May and Philadelphia
The Philadelphia North American discusses a probable visit of a large ship to Cape May and then to Philadelphia. It predicts daily crowds of about 20,000 for two weeks and asserts the city can accommodate the vessel without dredging, boasting extra wharf capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Eastern
Philadelphia North American
Enya
Cape May
Enid Behemoth
Oley
Gotham
Oil Wells Prosper in Warren Region Report
The Titusville Gazette notes several new wells in the Pennsylvania oil region are productive. One Warren well yields about a barrel of exaltant oil per hour without pumping, another supplies 18 barrels per day, and additional wells are described as yielding handsomely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Titusville Gazette
Warren
No Clue in Walton and Matthews Murders York Reward Raised
No clue yet to the Walton and Matthews killings in New York. Executives for Walton offer a $1000 reward in addition to the Mayor's reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton and Matthews
New York
Walton
Annual Warren Ladies Seminary Examination
The Warren Ladies Seminary will hold its annual examination on Monday and Tuesday starting at 9 o'clock. The current schedule suggests an unusually interesting event with exercises before the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Ladies’ Seminary
Death of Missionary Rev. R. Lowrie in China
A New York Evening Post report from Shanghai dated April 27 notes the death of Rev. R. Lowrie, a respected American Presbyterian Mission missionary in China. His death follows the loss of two other missionary sons linked to the same mission in recent years, including Rev. Macy and Rev. Atchison. Arbison died after illness while en route from Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening Post
Shanghai
Mr. Lowrie
American Presbyterian Mission
R. Lowrie
New York
Presbyterian
China
Macy
Atchison
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
I. Arbison
Pekin
Central Park Costs Stir Public Grumble and Praise
New York correspondent notes heavy expenses for Central Park with total land costs around 4 019 798 dollars and additional outlay likely, prompting grumbling in a taxed community while praising eventual benefits. Rumor says R K Haight offers Crawford’s Flora statue if a suitable pedestal is built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston Gazette
Central Park
R. K. Haight
Flora
Crawford
Kidnappers Carry Three Slaves From Illinois to Missouri
Report says three Africans were abducted from Clifton Illinois to Missouri by a party of kidnappers. One man was not a slave, one was freed by his master, and the status of the third was unclear. About 25 railroad section men assisted the effort, armed with revolvers and knives. Several abettors held on $800 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipxapproo
Illlinois
Missouri
Clifton
Illinois
Jetter
Rambles from a Prominent Phenix Prom Home
A reflective travel memoir recounts a family voyage from Johnston to Boston for ocean crossing to London. The author recalls leaving home and friends, the appeal of foreign correspondence, ship choices, and memories of childhood fireside comforts while preparing for shipboard life aboard a large liner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
London
Batimas
Thorajuly
Johnston
Meagher in Costa Rica Rail Contract Amid Central America Turmoil
Advices report Thoras F Meagher and associates secured a Costa Rica railroad contract from Boca del Toro to Punta Mala. Ecuador is unstable with daily Guayaquil talks between Branco and Flores troops. Mosquera moves on Bogota while Generran withdraws presidency bid. The North Star voyage notes labor deaths and overcapacity aboard ship Aspinwall bound passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frou Cexta
Axuxtrica
Central America
Thoras F. Meagher
Costa Rica
Boca del Toro
Punta Mala
Ecuador
Guayaquill
Branco
Flores
Bogota
Mosquera
Erran
Washington
Alta California
North Star
Aspinwall
Bridegroom’s abrupt departure delays Greenfield wedding
On Wednesday the 4th in Greenfield Mass the bride was sent for and the groom vanished when guests gathered. He ran to secure a debtor who was leaving by rail, leaving the bride and guests astonished. He later returned and the ceremony was completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenfield
Mass
Northampton
Train wreck kills fireman near Philadelphia and Trenton line
The engine of a Philadelphia and Trenton Railroad train derailed after striking a cow on Saparity afternoon. Fireman James McMahon was instantly killed, with other crew members seriously injured as the train plunged down an embankment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia and Trenton
Saparity
James McMfahon
Murder of Mrs Shumaker and child shocks town
The Express reports the murder of William Shumaker's wife and infant son in his home. Bride of about twenty months lies dead. the mother fights for life. The suspected killer is Frank Hoffman a German cigar maker and former employee, arrested with $175 on him. Hoffman denies involvement.
Remarkable Season Yields Bring Bumper Crops in 1860
The Boston Globe notes an exceptionally productive spring with cold dry April and May followed by mid May blossoms, June showers, and warm warmth. Strawberries and cherries arrive in abundance with record quality at low prices, and vegetables show strong yields. One grower ships 35 000 boxes earning about 1500 dollars an acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Gaxeke
Wreck of the Malabar off Ceylon Claims Loss of Ministers
The London Times reports the steamer Malabar wrecked at Galle Harbor Ceylon on May 22. Ministers Lord Elgin and Baron Gros lost credentials and papers. bullion valued near £300,000 and opium worth over £100,000 were aboard. Total loss estimated at about half a million pounds with salvage efforts under way. Divers arrive from Colombo to assess recoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrree Oy
London Times
Malabar
Ceylon
Eng- Heh
China
Lord Elgin
Baron Gros
Galle Harbor
Thistle
Bath
Singapore
Java
Penang
Colombo
Mortality Among Cargoes of Negroes in Key West
A distressing report from Key West notes high mortality among three cargoes of enslaved Africans. Claims claim 199 burials with coffins laid, while suspicions arise that even the healthy may be dying at a troubling rate. The piece hints coffins may hold other fates as officials face scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key West
Lv. Y. Mes
Help for the Child of Sailor Hart from Albion News
The Albion urges Englishmen to support the destitute eight year old daughter of John Hart, Coxswain of the admiralty boat, killed by Chinese forts during the Pesho engagement. It pledges to receive and present any funds to Commodore Tattnal for the child's benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catteron Esauisuwxns
Cotomodore T'attnal
John Hart
Ecaman
Commandora
Commodore Tattnal
Albion
Dartmouth Commencement Exercises Plan for 25th
The commencement at Dartmouth College will be held on the 25th inst. Chief Justice Pearly will deliver a eulogy on Rufus Choate in the morning. Edward Everett will address the literary societies in the afternoon, Mor timer Thompson will recite a poem, and Colonel E G Parker will speak at a Psi Upsilon Fraternity convention on the evening with subject The Statesman and the Demagogues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrxoda Cotuxor
Dartmouth College
Pearly
Rufus Choate
Edward Everett
Mortimer Thompson
E. G. Parker
Psi Upsilon
Statesman
Murder at Schoonmaker Home Leaves Family Dead
In New York on July 9, Mrs Schoonmaker and her child were murdered at dawn while asleep at their corner 7th and Smith streets home. Mr Schoonmaker had left for the market and two workers slept away. returning he found the residence robbed and his family slain. A German named Hoffman, recently employed by Schoonmaker, has been arrested with most of the loot on his person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Michael Sullivan
Worcester
Utah
Camp Floyd
Benjamin Woodward
Mass
John Hart
Chinene
Com
Frederick Hoffman Arrest Shocks Pacific Mail Officials
The arrest of Frederick Hoffman a transfer clerk for the Pacific Mail Steamship Company in New York reveals his refined education and clear links to Wall Street. Hoffman's rise included handling properties for Aspinwalls and Wooley while despised for his manners and private habits including opium and alcohol use. His unexplained embezzlement is blamed on risky stock speculation as details from the Boston Journal outline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Hoffman
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
New York
New Yor
J Hoffwigan
Bas
Columbia
Wm. H. Aspinwall
John Aspinwall
Edward Wooley
Europe
Hoffman
Wall Street
Atock
Boston Journal
Whaling Bark Cynthia Seized Over Captain's Breach of Trust
The whaling bark Cynthia owned by James L. Dowsett arrived in port without its captain Captain Sherman having deserted for a Mexican wife The first officer Edward Lowe proposed sending the vessel to sea to raise time to sell cargo and complete a sale Dowsett fears losses of about five thousand dollars from the captain's actions reported by the Honolulu Advertiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia
James L. Dowsett
Sherman
Mexica
Jahine
United States
Bitlson
Honolulu
Mazatlan
Edward Lowe
Gome
Dowsett
Honolhula Advertiser
Great Eastern Opens With Visitor Rates and Exhibits
The Great Eastern directors announce admission at 50 cents for adults and half price for children starting today. Ch Jarret, famed for theatrical entertainments, is hired to organize the hen exhibition with excursions planned from across the country to the ship. About 2,000 visitors toured the vessel on Saturday, though complaints arose over greasy rails and overbearing crew soliciting gratuities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tung Great Eastern
Great Eastern
Jarret
England
Hogs and debt case hinge on clever pawnbroker trap
A River hill man borrows flour from a Hibernian neighbor and pays in six months. With no strong assets left, the creditor schemes to recover by buying a hog and presenting it as the debtor’s property. Fleur, Gram & Co. attach the hog, sell it, and cover the claim and costs at public sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cests
Gifin, &c
Olding
Fleur, Gram & Co
Boston Herald
Glasgow Stock Broker Accused of Swindles Abroad
The Europa reportedly carried Gov. C. Monteath of Monteath and Murray Glasgow alleged swindling crimes. He is charged with forging a will to obtain probate funds, misappropriating company funds, misusing diamond rings, and fleecing a woman of cash. His reputation follows him to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furent Oy
Glasgow Stork Baoxer
Glasgow
Europa
Gov. C. Monteath
Monteath and Murray
Monteath
Lancashire Rifle Volunteerse
Areyweller
Ensign Monyreath
Free
Boston Caurier
Normandie Frigate Nears Completion at Cherbourg Ports
The Phare de la Manche reports the steel plated frigate Normandie is near completion with 22 centimeter plating that resists cannon fire unless struck repetitively. Masts are to be installed and the ship features curved axes on steam driven mounts capable of severing a vessel before orders fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherbourg
Normandie
Stocking Hidden Hundred Grows Less Than Bank Deposit
A Newburyport man hid one hundred dollars in an old stocking for forty years. Last week he disposed of it for four to five percent more, instead of placing it in a savings account that would have grown to about one thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport
Savings Bank
Waterproofing with Boiled Linseed Oil Mixture
A boiled linseed oil mix with manganese or zinc oxide makes a water repellent coating for cotton or linen. Apply in several coats with a brush and allow each coat to dry thoroughly.
Various 19th Century News Tidbits from Across the U.S.
A roundup of scattered items notes Thomas Fitch Jr.’s acquittal in a Missouri trial, Horatio Stebbins invited to Chicago’s First Unitarian Society, marriage ad payments in kind, Hebraic inscriptions found in Ohio, an assault in Illinois, and a Woodstock fire. Heat waves in the South, crop forecasts from the Cincinnati Gazette, a Tennessee scandal, a Paris farming exhibit prize, and military officer examinations in Baltimore are reported, along with a Worcester poisoning scare and other odds and ends including a philanthropic adoption gesture and a New York starvation death. The era’s disparate events span politics, religion, crime, agriculture, and society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cincinnati Gazette
Alse
Corinth
Tenn
J. R. Boswell
Paris
Baltimore
George Bancroft
Parry
Cleveland
Perry
Lake Ella
Amputated Hand Exhibits Unsettling Aftermath in Pittsburgh
A man named Jerry Swan lost a hand in an accident at the Tower's Halb Banesborough. The limb was amputated immediately but Swan reported ongoing pain and strange sensations. The hospital notes the hand was buried and reburied in a box and tomb as attendants attempted relief. The report questions whether such phenomena are isolated or part of a wider pattern with similar testimonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tower
Halb Banesborough
Jerry Swan
Pittsburgh Eagle
Swan
A Frascian Gaur in Norwich Bank Heist Report
A well dressed man from the Norwich post office asked a teller at Merchants Bank to change large bills for smaller notes. The teller counted seven hundred and a twenty dollar bill, while the stranger used twenties from a Rhode Island Bank. The exchange moved to Thames Bank and then Suffolk Bank, Boston, returning as worth less.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Norwich
Conn
Merchants’ Bank
Rhode Island
Merchants Bank
Thames Bank
Suffolk Bank
Boston
Suffolk
British Army Captain cashiered by court martial in India
A British Army captain in India was cashiered by a court martial and his sentence upheld for fraud. He forged an officer’s signature to obtain a dozen bottles of brandy and two dozen beers from an Allahabad tradesman. The case raises questions about other potential crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Clyde
Allahabad
Tee
Coroner's Inquest Sheds Light On Philadelphia Widow
The coroner held an inquest into Katharine Kirk a 30 year old widow of three children who died in 1860 at a house on Jarvis Street Philadelphia. Verdict declared death by her own action with laudanum after loss and lack of funds to care for her children. her husband had died by drowning about three weeks earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce
Katharine Kirk
Jarvis Street
Philadelphia
Brand
Wild Cherry Balsam Dr Wistar Tribute Ad
The memory of Dr. Wistar is embalmed in the hearte of thousands whom his Balsam of Wild Cherry has cured of coughs, colds, consumption, or other pulmonary disease. For sale by H N Qafford Bristol and by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wistar
H. N. Qafford
Bristol
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Phenix
Rambles Prom
William Shumaker
Telegraph
Shumaker
Thomas Fitch, Jr
Milwaukie
First Unitarian Society
Chicago
Horatio Stebbins
Portland
Cutersport
David Wyrick
Newark
Ohio
Ogle
Ill
A. D. Field
New York Harbor
Woodstock
C. W
Victoria
Belgium
Prussia
Prince Albert
Berlin
Frederick William
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