Custom House location shift and land purchases in Providence
Reports from the Providence Journal describe plans for a new custom house location funded by a 1853 act and a civil bill appropriation of 50 000 dollars for land acquisition. Additional land now owned by Randolp Chandler and heirs of William Richmond secures property on Broad Street for the edifice and U US Courts accommodation. An incident notes a man burned by a spirit lamp explosion while refilling the lamp.
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Monay
Treasfp Wertiddd
Aikin
House of Ives
Providence
Broad Street
Randolp Chandler
William Richmond
United States
Providence Journal
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Murderer Brailley killer executed in North Haven
The man known as Jennixes was hanged in North Haven for the murder of Mrs. Brailley. He faced his execution with fear and trepidation after confessing to the crime. In New York a Belmont banking house was robbed with skeleton keys, pinking $14,000 in counterfeit hundred dollar bills dated 1852.
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Micham
Jennixes
Jen
New York
Auguste Belmont & Co
Bei Sie
Hanover Streets
Adelbert Cooper
Ntof Adams
Jefferson Co
N. Yi
Cooper
Tas Brsy Cass
Johnson
John Potter
Barrington
Randall
Bristol
Potter
Warren Star
Know Nothings Seen Growing Influence in Elections
Washington correspondent notes a prevailing belief that the Know-Nothings will wield large influence in upcoming elections. Their recent gains in Memphis and other southern areas suggest they will be as formidable in the South as in parts of the North.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Memphis
South
North
Printea
Revival after apparent death shocks Wind sor community
A Wind sor woman revived after being prepared for interment following a death report. Funeral arrangements had begun when she unexpectedly revived, now showing signs of convalescence this morning. Detroit Tribune notes this surprising recovery reported Friday.
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Windsor
Detroit Tribune
Seamen's Prayer Meeting Announced For Monday Evening
Streetly Savarne notes a prayer meeting for seamen to be held Monday evening at 7 30 at the Congregation. Attendees urged to attend for support and spiritual guidance.
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Seamen's Prayer Meeting
Steetliy Savarne Ecoenes
Will de Holden
Mat the
Ealls
Fire felled store prep shows arson plan in New York
A burglary scare in Pront street New York reveals deliberate preparations to burn the C A Peverelly store. Cotton and turpentine soaked floors, torn bales, candle bottles, and a half full barrel of combustibles were found. A watchman detained the Peverelly brothers as possible suspects before the scheme was understood.
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Pront Street
New York
C. A. Peverelly
Providence Journal
Marriages and Obituaries from Providence Area Notices
A page listing marriages and obituaries in Rhode Island towns. Entries include Edward S Rhodes and Maria A Manchester wedding in Providence, Sylvester Thomas and Sarah A Freeman of Providence, Harriot Hood of Taunton, and various local deaths. Notable deaths include William Frederick Midget and Samuel F Deter with service locations noted.
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Mompittane
Nathaniel Locke
Place
Sepheuius B
Thomas J. Whitman
Warwick
Providence
Edward
Rhodes
Mise
Maria A
Manchester
Sylvester Thomas
Smithfield
Sarah A. Freeman
Charles Allen
Harriot Hood
Taunton
Mra
Mary
Throop
That City
River-based Packet Schedule With Multiple Vessels Listed
The report records a series of dated ship movements including Steamer Bradford Durfee from Fall River and Providence tied to multiple days. Other vessels include Canopicus Sloop Allen Wells Portamouth and several brig Marin and schooner operations from East Greenwich Philadelphia and Portsmouth with coal molidees and boats named in a bustling coastal timetable.
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Bradford Durfee
Boridén
Fall River
Sumer Canonicus
Gimmons
Shepard
Mesat
Smit
Port Ewen
Oe Bruness
Ace Ge
Providence
Belor
Wm. L. Allens Wells
Renee
Marin
Gage
Matansas
Molidees
Usher
Shoup Forest
Arnold
East Greenwich
Ith
Borden
Canopicus
Trident
We. Allen
Wells
Full River
Sted
Schr Urbana
Liscomb
Philadelphia
Cusonyous
Simmons
Schr Marah E
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Ania
Grey
Reskin
Richmond
Boston
Rich
Europe
Providence Tribune
Deira
Thomas Cabe
Hasee
Eee Allen
Weybosset
Leenee
Tia Jes
To Vm
Cincinnati Times
Emma Pets
Roma
Patent Office
Louisvil
Ohio
ABNER
Nequxep
Stimson
Erase
Mashapaug Pond
Pray
Post
Boston Bee
Bridgewater
Mass
U. S. Sewats
Philip Allen
Rhode Island
New Territory
Kin Louim
Jaooe W. Stoughton
William Prederick
Joseph
Robe Aten
Uivite
Newport
Samuel Barker
Bay
Middletown
Anstris C. Johnston
Maj. Johnston
Asenath Lyon
Marvin Lygn
Harriet
James Im Wiehfird
William Holloway
Seekonk River
Samuel F. Deter
Ekleet
Henry HM
Dexter
Seekonk
City of
Sarah Aborn
Herry B. Antho Bi
Christopher Kloudes
Chanxel
Ip Marine Journal
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Mexico
Nichols
Pall
Nerton
Warren
Honolulu
Hilt
Preu
Pan River
Duson Or Hundred
Bradford Street
Bens. Tilley, Jr
Ooper
Con
Bradford Street Union
Gladding
the Phenix
Matison
Eagle
Ry Needham
Oasley
Me. Ke
Hope At
Emnants
Dreas Pulterne
Braceford Street Union
Ampson
Benjti
J. Ullock
Reona
Ramiers
Fran i. T. Ramiers
Eliza G. Ramiers
Church Street
Enid
Court of Probate
Brienl
Bristoll
Meroe
Briswly
Eaid Sal
Margaret Acheistratrix
Allen T. Bradford
Conan
Bristol Caer
Peter. Gladding
Hope Street
Hs F. Dawley
Aires
Waldron
Emporium of Fashion
D. A. Waldron
Ty Waa
Setea
A. Wormser
Weatminster Street
Henango
Bradford St. Union
D&c
Wine Holmes
Ivaiah Vickery
Waih Taylor
Meri
Ala
Diresurn
Ahi Dimun
Kay
M. ‘Bennett
M. Bennett
Eagle Bank
the Nagan
Eagle Bawk
Ae Man
Robert Ragera
Thomas Richwood
Stephen T. Church
John Wilcox
Sahn
Wns
Foes
John B. Munro
Sonal
Regs
James E. French
Cus
J. Wrench
Cashier
Hallibut
Bradford’ Street Union
J. Gladding
Norra Ern Hams
Bradford St Union
X . Jay
W. A. Spooner
Reo
Munro
W. H. Spooner
BritTor
S. O
Anid
Williver Pailll
Guardian
Dianne
Peter Gladdina
Ayres’ Haas
MeMun
Opout
Cinle
Jmyae
Lneditite
Triden & Co
Mondera
Bohell & Merrill
Brigs
Ren
Faglich
UGAR
Urchived Suresa Union
Croton
Benj. Tilley
Dew
MorUnns Island
Tate
Monon
Lsu
Mdasure
Urucined
Braiford
Intereet
Harrison
Pencley Rimnel
Lowe
Reuasell
Gabbist’sdo
Davis
Aumrinna
Murtin
Catiit
Walt
Apothecary
L. W. Briggs
Tatler
Rem Hians
Audrig
U. M
Bradford St
Ceuire T Cary
Wesley Dul Wood
Atte Dale
Ups Anita
Seinen Seah
Robert Steere
Pinyi
Gouila
Riga
O. Do
Jula
Perannua
Gardiner Willard
Jacob Babinit
WM. P. Menro
A. Callrom
DL A. Waldron
Thas
Canton
Chatham Street
Nik
Union
B.S. Simmons
Young Hyson
Hyson
Gunpowder
Imperial
Souchdak, Petes
É&E
Chart Nytiog
Bradford Street Uniony
Norice
Hse Sha
Yocook
Neils
Jostalae & SS
New Goadd
Bio Establishment
Cristel Hotel
Sestem
Wormyen's
Junie
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