Denial by Captain Leer of Empress wreck allegations
Captain A Leer of Bristol Rhode Island disputes a public claim that he arranged to wreck the barque Empress at Key West in July 1852. He states salvage was settled at about $9000 and the vessel plus cargo were brought to Boston. He notes the wrecking charge came from a stranger named Pent and cites Capt Hoyt as underwriters agent present at Key West.
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Key, West
New York
A. Leer
Bristol
Mail facilities and court updates from the era
Mr Sayles notes the Postmaster General aims to secure better mail facilities for the city and region, with possible public statements if talks fail. The Newport Mercury reports on the Ocean Hall June term, a Boston city dispute, a campus lamp explosion causing severe burns, and notable obituaries and incidents including Rev Henry Chase’s death and a long serving Warwick Postmaster’s passing.
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Address to the Young by Rev Dr Hows
Rev Dr Hows of Philadelphia will deliver a discourse to the young tomorrow evening at St Michael's Church. The event invites local youth and families to hear the Philadelphia preacher speak on youth guidance and moral development.
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Seaman’s Prayer Meeting and Maritime Weather Note
The New Bedford Mercury reports a monthly Concert of Prayer for Seamen at the Congregational Lecture Room next Monday before 8. A preaching service is also announced for Sunday the 17th by B S Batchelor. Also notes 6614 vessels passed the Sow and Pigs lightship in three months to July 1 with 24 thick weather days and reports labor scarcity affecting local projects and farmers. Wheat and flour prices rose in New York with a barrel and bushel increases.
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Brighton Market Prices Report from Tavunsvat
Market at Tavunsvat on July 1 shows 800 beef cattle with no stores, 8 pairs working oxen, 51 cows and calves, 2000 sheep and lambs, 160 swine. Prices list beef cattle at 775 for extra quality, 80 for others. cows and calves 24 26 30 40. sheep and lambs 2 260 8 4. swine 7 set or 7 each with implied sales.
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Great Remedies Promoted By Physicians In New England
Advertises Dr Stephen Jewetts restorative tonics and Langleys Root and Herb Bitters as superior cures for liver and blood diseases. Notes availability in Bristol Massachusetts and distributor networks across New England with prices and wholesale depots listed. Ends with dated promotions and agent locations.
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