A Party Doubted By Bella and the Walk Home
A narrator recalls attending a party hosted by Mrs Hardinge where Bella balks at walking to the event. The narrator leaves alone for a quarter mile until her father arrives in a carriage, then visits Mrs Folgar’s family for the evening. The tale ends with renewed friendships and a long lasting bond with the Folgars.
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el Mast
Bella
Mrs
Jeremiah
Bay-Field
Locinds
Tabitha
Mary
Mra. Hardinge
Balla
Hardingé
Nella
Mre
Mra. Folgar
Hardinge
Farnham
Floods in Ohio and neighbors cause heavy damage
In Ohio and surrounding states heavy rains swelled streams and wrecked property. Capt. Robert Air reported the Whip River rising several feet in 15 minutes at Newport docks and the old hill or embankment near Taylor's Creek was washed away. Water and sewer overflows flooded homes in the Ninth Ward, with depths reaching 9 feet in places.
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Ohio
Cincinnati
Loth
Robert Air
Newport
Taylor's Creek
Ninth Ward
Storm Wind Devastates City Causing Property Damage
An afternoon storm drenched the city with wind and rain, followed by a second burst that damaged buildings. Parts of a public school tool house in Coals Street were blown 135 feet, a North wall collapsed into a interior floor, and roofs were ripped from multiple streets. Chimneys, trees, and power lines fell across the area, with market houses and public structures sustaining harm.
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Vicwity
t@ountry
Coals Street
12Th
Parish Street
Apple @trent
Jefferson
Vine and
Seboylkill Fourth
Wilbow and
Gt. Jobe Streets
Sanc- Methodist Church
Fifth Street
Mrankatanee
Laehington Street
Alove Master Street
Kensington
Nanopgoat
Abe Ety
Franklin
Storm damages Washington Square and Independence Square area
A severe storm caused multiple weeping willows to fall in Washington Square and Independence Square with many more injured. Widespread flooding inundated cellars and the Carr dry goods store at Filth and Poplar streets, while the Burlington and Mount Holly Railroad Co. car house was blown down. The steamer Robert F. Stockton capsized on its side, alarming passengers importunately.
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Washington Square
Independence Square
Messrs. Carr
S. EB
Filth and
Poplar
Burlington and Mount Holly Railroad Co
Robert F. Stockton
Passengate
Phalad, Ledger
Grh
Cholera Declines Across Several Cities Amid Recovery Hopes
The report notes cholera cases fall rapidly in Bristol Phenixy and Westin while St Louis and Cincinnati show reduced deaths. New York also sees a downward trend with optimism that the nation may soon be free from the scourge.
Bristol to Host Sugar Refinery Venture by Local Youths
Mesara R Dimond Norris and H M Barns plan a large scale sugar refining operation at Norris wharf Bristol. The stone building will be lengthened and raised to six stories with steam equipment already contracted. The venture aims to cut transport costs and rival northern cities. A grim drought threatens crops with corn curling yellow and vegetables wilting. hope rests on a soaking rain within a day. Mr Joseph Northup of this town died suddenly at Smithfield after drinking cold water while overheated, found at a spring and died within twenty minutes.
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Mesara
R. Dimond
S. Norris
H. M. Barns
Norris’ Wharf
United States
Heaton
New York
Bristol
Joseph Northup
Smithfield
Boy Falls From Tree Injuring Leg Near Church
On Tuesday afternoon a nine year old son of Wm H Pitman fell from a tree by the Methodist Church and broke a leg above the ankle. The incident serves as a warning to boys who climb trees seeking birds. Narrow report from town letters mentions Dr John A Sutter of Warren sending San Francisco news dated March 30 stating all well at St Jago Cape Verde Islands and that the vessel proved herself an excellent sailor and seaboat.
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Wm. H. Pitman
John A. Sutter
Warren
San Francisco
St. Jagus
Cape de Verd Lelands
Subscriptions Sought For The American Messenger
Mr Boardman the Comporteur for the American Tract Society visits the town soliciting subscriptions to the American Messenger a religious monthly priced at 25 cents per year The paper is praised as high quality with fine print and wide circulation about 140000 copies and aims to grow local subscribers.
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Boardman
American Tract Society
American Messenger
The
Tract Society
Watering place draws many strangers earlier this year
The Newport News notes a large increase in visitors to a healthy watering place as disease prompts people to travel sooner than in the previous year. The higher turnout results in more strangers being present than at the same time last year.
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The
Newport News
Montecat
Monreal
Board of Health
Lord Elgin
Quebec
Montreal
August Fast Day Proclaimed and Atlantic Steamers Arrive
Gov Trumbull proclaims August 3 as a day of fasting humiliation and prayer per the President. The Fairy Queen from St John NB arrives in Portland with 100 plus girls hired by Salmon Falls Manufacturing. Bank cashier Congdon supplies the poor with a garden feast. Boston hosts forty brigades with nine to ten thousand tons of commerce from Philadelphia.
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Gov
Trumbull
Connecticut
St. John
N. B
Portland
Salmon Falls Manufacturing Co
Salmon Falls
Judge McLean Supports Tenants Amid Cholera Crisis
Judge McLean writes to his Cincinnati agent offering relief to tenants affected by the cholera outbreak. The Astor House in New York reportedly pays $30,000 yearly in rent but houses only 25 tenants at present. Boston papers note many deaths from heat and imprudent use of cold water while perspiring.
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McLean
Cincinnati
Astor House
New York
Boston Papers
Qain
Bristol Streets Shamed by Rubbish from Newcomers
A Bristol writer laments heaps of rubbish along State Street left by strangers arriving by boat. He urges disposal into the river to keep the town clean and make a better first impression on visitors.
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Mr. Bayter
Atreeta
Bristol
State Street
Aleet
Niagara Arrives at Jersey City with Europe News
The steamer Niagara docks in Jersey City at 1 PM on Saturday. Reports note comparative quiet in Ireland, Queen Victoria planning a visit to part of the United Kingdom, and trade improvements in England. French leaders and movements in London and Rome are also discussed along with American naval vessels in European waters.
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Jersey City
Ireland
Queen Victoria
United Kingdom
Treland
Dublin
England
Liverpool
France
Havre
United States
Congress of the
Ledru Rollin
theMountain
Sablonere
London
Berns
Basle
Louis Blanc
Ntews
Association of
Democrats
Paris
Rome
Oudinot
Kogand
Hunter
Tunis
Unipoli
Gibraltar
Civita Vecchia
Princeton
Engle
Spezzia
Constitution
Gwynne
Paliero
Mercer
Commonwealth vs The Eastern Bank Taxation Case Decided
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Commonwealth. The core issue was whether the Act of April 1, 1835, which raised tax on bank dividends, could constitutionally exceed rates in bank charters for banks chartered earlier or with expired charters. About fifteen banks had paid roughly $60,000 into the state treasury under protest.
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Commonwealth
Remedy for Cholera in Montreal Soldiers Highlighted
A British army surgeon notes success of a new treatment at Montreal Military Hospital for cholera in the 9th Regiment garrison. Before use, several fatal cases occurred. since adopting the remedy, all patients recovered. The formula combines laudanum and ether heated with red pepper, with twenty drops every five minutes and one lump of sugar.
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WN. Y. Jour. Com
Recognition of Brazilian claims and regional conflicts report
The U S brig Perry arrived at Hampton Roads after leaving Rio de Janeiro on June 1. Minister Tod secured recognition of American citizens claims against Brazil. In Montevideo the Oribe forces siege continues with French naval support. Buenos Aires and other Argentine ports remain free of European interference and open to trade.
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Ynom
Rio de Janeiro
U. S
Perry
Hampton Roade
Rio
Tod
Brazil
Montevideo
Oribe
France
Buenos Ayres
Unicorn Enters Port Short of Coal on Long Pacific Run
The British steamer Unicorn from New York to California reached this port May 21 after a 28 day voyage. With only six hours of fuel left she planned to sail again around June 8. After seven days out the crew faced water rationing due to leaking tanks and passengers voiced discontent with onboard management.
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Pernamenco
Unicorn
New York
California
N.-Y
Journal of Comenerce
Riots and deaths mar Canadian towns and U S naval case
Reports detail riots in Upper Canada linked to Catholic Orangemen conflict with six killed in St. Catharines and violence in Hamilton. St John riot results in many wounded and up to twelve dead. Also notes naval Prentiss case sparking calls for reform and public scrutiny.
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Montreal
Upper Canada
St. Catherines
Hamilton
Niagara Chronicle
Foley
Col. Muter
Orangemen
Montreal Herald
N. Y. Tribune
Mantiau
Norfolk Argos
Prentiss Agaimst Reid
Lt. Prentiss
Naval Service
People's Representatives
Public Service
Russian Cholera Bed Experiment Claims Unnerving Results
A London Medical Times report describes a Russian test where four murderers slept in beds of deceased cholera victims, then were told they would die from malignant cholera in new beds, yet three died within four hours. The item notes Dr Holland on mental nerves influencing disease susceptibility.
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Holland
Russia
London Medical Times
Distinguo Dispensons Died in Europe and America
A long list of notable deaths includes ex presidents James K. Polk and others in the U S Army and French service. The cholera outbreak is reported accelerating in Montreal and Quebec with daily deaths rising and public fear growing.
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Europe
Madison
James K. Polk
United States
Edmund P. Gaines
U. S. Army
W.J. Worth
5. W. Kearny
Col
James Doncan
U.S. Army
Marshall Bugeaud
Charles Albert
Sardinia
John Wilson
Lady Blessington
Madame Recamier
Napoleon
Madame Catalani
Madame Cavaignac
Gen. Cavaignas
Letter Found On Delaware Bay Shore Sparks Hoax Debate
A dated letter recovered from Jones Island near the Delaware Bay describes a Spanish armed vessel firing on a ship, with men killed, and asks a reader to publish the account. The New Haven Palladium notes the tale resembles the Smith Turtle voyage of November 20, 1846, but questions its authenticity and labels the piece possibly a hoax.
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Ton
N. J
Delaware Bay
Jones's Island
Thie
Joatah Shepard
Hopewell
Newburyport
Iwlich
Sylvesten McKars
New Haven Palladium
Smith Turtle
Fair Haven
Oregon
Sylvester
Atlas
Long Island Sound
Facia
Tragedy in City and Hoboken Involving Intemperance
A Delirious City Hospital patient jumped from a window after hearing voices from his wife and children and died Saturday morning. The incident, tied to alcohol abuse, recalls a Cumberland bar member’s misfortune. In Hoboken, John Dunnapean killed his wife Jane Duon after a drunken dispute, leaving eight children and a coroner’s verdict of murder. Dunn is jailed in Newark.
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Harding
Etaira
Clue
Comawn Council
Cumberland
J’ortiund
Dunn
Newark
N. Y
New Orleans Steamers Arrive with Passengers and News
The Alabama arrived from Chagres with dates to Bill Jones and few updates from California. The California left Panama June 24 for San Francisco with full freight and passengers. most awaiting travelers have departed Isthmus. In St Louis Dr. Harding Lave, oldest physician, died of cholera. Washington saw a heavy rain Saturday, cooling heat and refreshing gardens after a prolonged warm spell.
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New Ouveans
Alabama
Chagres
Bill Jone
California
Panama
San Francisco
St. Louis
Harding Lave
Saya
National Intelligencer
Washington
Distressing maritime news from Hebe and Rochelle voyages
Letters from Bast Patriot Accounts describe the Hebe of Baltimore sailing from Rio de Janeiro April 6 with nine crew and seven passengers, lost nine men after a sea surge near the Straits of Magellan. Rochelle of Boston and J B Gager of New York report severe weather and disquiet among passengers. Marble wed Stone in the Granite State with Rev Flint officiating.
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Loo
Hebe
Baltimore
San Francisco
Rio de Janeiro
Monrteyipgo
United States
Rochelle
Boston
J.B. Gager
New York
Straits of Magellan
Berk Hebe
Straits
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Goper
Lavy
Philadelphia
Lester
Dearn
Mas
Mavnox
D.oon
James Madieon
Washington Union
St. Joan
Prince of Orange
Boyne
Nethery's
York Point
Rankin’s
St. Julos
King Street
Hosritasne
Haro Maten
Marble
Misa Stone
Flint
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