Napoleonic Peace and the uncertain future of Europe
Our first impression of the European peace is disappointment. The essay questions Napoleon’s concessions and whether he will honor pledges to liberty for Italians while concerns about Venice Parma and Modena return to old rulers. The piece warns of brutal reprisals in Perugia and calls Napoleon unscrupulous yet acknowledges potential future good shaped by Providence.
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Europe
Magenty
Solferino
Napoleon Ban
Kossuth
Sardinia
Venice
Parma
Italy
Perugia
Pope
Cardinal Antonelli
Hungary
Napoleon
Sherty
Simeolf
Closing Exhibition at Local High School Impresses Parents
The Friday afternoon closing exhibition drew crowded attendance from parents and friends. Teachers showed strong fidelity and thorough training in mathematics while recitations and singing pleased the audience. Two young ladies, Mary E Wilcox and Annis E Wardwell among others, received diplomas with polished valedictory speeches. Examinations at other schools last week also satisfied the visiting committee.
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Dwo
Ane
Cin Misteo
Mary E. Wilcox
Annis E. Wardwell
Mary K Morsa
Leonora F. Fales
Mary P Norris
Ex Jormtions for a railroad lwute to the Paote
Weare indebted to Hun I B Astosy of that 6. Senate for the 10th volume of the Ex Jormtions for a railroad lwute to the Paote.
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Hun I
Senate
Weather and farming notes and local notices from New England
The week brought fine weather aiding hay and crops with good potato and onion prospects. Excursions rise in popularity across New England from Providence to major sites. A public fistic event occurred near the market and local protests over alcohol controls continue. Telegraph wires report good service after India Bridge disruption. The Atlantic Monthly for August lists several articles and features.
Christian Courtesy Service at St Michaels Church
The St Michaels Church community and visiting Episcopal clergy gathered Wednesday evening for a joint Christian courtesy service. Rev Dr Mullanburg read prayers, Bishop Burgess of Maine delivered a striking sermon, and Rev A C Coxe spoke. a large attentive congregation expressed mutual respect and fellowship despite short notice.
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Homeu
St Michaels Church
Eersice
Mullanburg
New York
Burgess
Maine
A C Coxe
Bulawere
Bible Core of Masonry Declared Essential in Lodge
An oration from Richmond argues Masonry cannot exist without the Bible, claiming its teachings, language, and landmarks are inseparable from Masonic practice. The author contends belief in Scripture is the binding force of fidelity and devotion among Masons, warning removal would collapse the order.
Principles and precepts of acknowledge excellence and vi Lgation
The passage argues that moral decline stems not from the institution but from the hearts of ignorant men who misuse it. It asserts Masonry never teaches bad lessons or precepts and that evil conduct results from neglect of its requirements, not the craft itself.
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Badslesson
Arrival of the North Briton and European Peace News
The North Briton arrived off the coast after a long Atlantic voyage from Liverpool. Reports describe icebergs near the Straits of Belle Isle and fog, with Cyrus W. Field among the passengers. Telegrams discuss the France Austria armistice and the future Italian Confederation, with varied editorials on the peace terms and their impact on Italy and Europe.
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Fanenen Pot
Liverpool
Belle Buoy
Qlet
Straits of
Belle Iole
Cyrus W. Field
Europe
Quebec
Taverpool
Ateaimship
New York
Southampton
Paris
Venice
France
Hans
Hijeror
Austria
Pisporor
Aimilar
Owas
Villa
Susdea
Patelgenersl
Gromme
Kelner
Lolmneten
Soudan
Bienna Guieliv
Ern Naupeleon
Tiiporur
Nupme
Napoleon
Kossuth
Hungary
London
Einos Annouttedys Che Fact Valley
Ming Cror
Mveek
Feaace
Vernim
Lowhardy
Sardinia
Loverur
Daily News
Italy
Jhe Kimypeorsr
Cleer
Ilo Morning Post
Cmtenda
Verotia
the Times
Austra
Che
Confederacy
Pope
Papal States
Guyan
Hesado
Naples
England
Milan
Europa News From Halifax Amid War Peace Rumors
Report notes the Europa arrival at Halifax with other steamers from Liverpool and New York as Paris faces postwar dissatisfaction. Articles discuss Austrian influence in Italy, Napoleon’s diplomacy, Garibaldi’s stance, and looming shifts among european powers.
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Constantinople
Tha Kars
Napoleon
Sackvitry
N. B
Royal Mail
Europa
Leitch
Liverpool
Halifax
New York
Queenstown
Southampton
Paris
France
Italy
Austria
Theienna
London
Thmes
Mulan
Victor Emanual
Mortality and funeral rites at Mount Meher and county meeting
The funeral for Rutes Choate was held at Mount Meher with private services in the forenoon and a public procession to the street church. A county meeting led by Torof Sick county mentors and Kesux county officials formed a plan under Sheriff to marshal, with Rev Ter Adame delivering the funeral discourse. The Supreme Court today upheld the mayor’s action to stop Sunday railroad passenger service, while J W Fawkes of Christiana trial on plough performance drew farmers to Oxford Park for a demonstration.
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Rutes Choate
Mount Meher
Nod Warthrop
Avdane
Torof
Professon
Kesux County
Otter
Nwen
Lou
Supreme Court
Puivavatenss
J W Fawkes
Christiana
Oxford Park
Case
Fracotrest Porrr Jros and Boiler Fraud Accusations
A Providence Journal item denounces a sham boiler iron quality fraud as cruel and shameful. An alleged inspector to a New York boiler system writes to the Coxher Inquirer denying full proof yet inviting further information to support legal action.
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Fracotrest Porrr Jros
Snai P
Stagim
New York
Coxher § Inquirer
Vo Fn
Providence Journal
Boston impostor case and local reactions across the era
A fraudster in Boston and surrounding areas netted money from several victims while a doctor Harriot Bent dismissed the scam as unknown. The Bedford Mercury reports the bark Henry Taber returning to port with its crew, save one fatality, and notes contentious drafts tied to the voyage.
Bristol Rhode Island a Viewing of New England’s Seaboard Beauty
An 1859 Hartford Daily Post extract praises Bristol Rhode Island as a refined seaport town on Naragansett Bay. It notes six thousand residents, several churches, a court house and sugar refinery, cotton factories, shaded streets, and grand private homes. Rail and steamboat links to Providence Newport Taunton and Fall River are mentioned along with first class hotels and seasonal South family visitors. The text highlights bathing and exceptional fishing with a local clam industry and diverse lodgings for visitors including hotels and private homes.
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Hartford Daily Post
Bristol
R.A
Connecticut
New England
Newport
Naragansett Bay
Providence
P., Warren & Bristol R. R
Taunton
Fall River
Wand Oge-Pho
Shh
Berd & Sun
Cliss
Autua
Warren Ladies Seminary Graduation Highlights and Speech Day
The Warren Telegraph reports a vibrant graduation event at the Warren Ladies Seminary. The ceremonies feature a salutatory by Miss Cordelia Newt, a valedictory address, prayers, and a final benediction, with Governor Turner and education supporters in attendance. A closing concert under Professor Piece wows attendees. Nearby, Samuel P Townsends builds a marble Grecian temple at Bay Ridge Green Wood valued at £5,000.
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A M Gammell
Warren Ludies Seminary
Leon
Achek Uur
Cordelia
Newt
Kernas
Ardatrer Braver
Altsed
Trucomion
Gamiuelt
Turner
Rome
Thit Souttean
Mowry
Ubit
Gammell
Natal
Gor
Cm Vriety
Tealingly
Wis
Wnd
TY PD Anderson
Roxburs, Mare
Witlat Mo Pouuan
Providence
Warren Telegraph
Evecant Manston
Samuel P Townsend
Sursaparija
Bay Ridge
Greenwood
Empire City Arrives With Havana News and Trials In Progress
New York reports the steamship Empire City from Havana dated July 10 arrives at 8 pm. Four American captains die this month from yellow fever. Markets show dull sugar and hard to obtain freights with nominal rates. The Palmer murder case in Little Compton shows the defendant attempting suicide in court. An Irish boy and a 14 year old drown in Long Pond Elmwood after a small boat capsized. Providence Press
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New York
Havana
Empire City
Huvana
Landen
New Orleans
Daniel Beasley
Charles Scots
Long Pond
Elmwood
Providence Prees
New War Department Rifle Demonstrated at Navy Yards
A Rhode Island gunner represented by Guy Jackson fired 500 rounds at 500 yards in Washington Navy Yards. The Bristol Fire Arms Company produced the arm for the War Department praised for lightness strength range and water proof cartridges. The test included rapid firing and no cap or cartridge failures marking it as suitable for land and naval service.
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Washingtons
Guy. Jackson
Rhode Ialand
Navy Yards
Legg
Navy Yard
War Department
Bristol Fire Arms Company
West
Fugitive Slaves Capture Spark Chicago Excitement
In Curcaco a report notes a Chicago uproar after three fugitives from St. Louis vanished amid a $2300 reward. Two ex-policemen posed as buyers seeking to exploit the slaves, luring them to purchase seeds, then sent them by Illinois Central Railroad to St. Louis for the payout. One captor arrested. the other, Nuyes, fled with the money.
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Curcaco
Chicago
St. Louis
Illinois Central Railroad
St Louis
Nuyes
Deaths Strike Entire Paxton Family At Once
Capt Paxton of the American ship Con watte died aboard at Calcutta on the day his wife and two children perished from the Pomona off the coast of Wexford. One family head in India and the rest in Ireland all died the same day.
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Capt. Paxton
Conwatte
Calcutta
India
Hor
Wexford
Ireland
The Broadway Murper and Warnings From Front Pages
Virginia Stewart was alive after being shot on Broadway but not expected to recover. Macdonald, accused as murderer, is jailed and unable to speak. Mise Stewart, a Buston native, has family ties to a South Buston liquor shop. A Sandusky murder attempt ended in the victim's death after revival. Fort Rivex reports a dawn fire damaging a store and inventory. A Cedareville killer, Peter Arndt, murdered three children and wounded a fourth. Baltimore Sun notes bones sold from a factory and graveside desecration on Broadway.
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Broadway
Virginia Stewart
Macdonald
Mise Stewart
Buston
St Ie
South Bustu
Freiport. Il
Peter Arndt
Cedareville
Baltimore Sun
Sto
Sun
Murder Sainted on Broadway and Canal Streets in Mercer
A man named Robert McDonnell shot Virginia Stuart in Mercer at Broadway and Canal. He then attempted suicide but was stopped by police and bystanders, and arrested at Eight Ward station. Motive cited jealousy and details show a complex relationship with the victim.
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Mercer
Broadway
Canal Streets
Robert McDonnell
Virginia Stuart
Ilo
McDonnell
Eight Ward
Coult’s
Craon
S. X.L
Mobile
Ala
Metropolitan
Massachusetts
Virginia
New Orleans
McDoginell
New York
Himeef
Stuart
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