Sabbath in the Block-house and Northern Travel Commentary
A long narrative continues the Block-house Sabbath with religious observance and a landscape described in lush detail. The scene shifts to a travel-forward essay praising growing rail and steam travel along rivers and coasts, urging readers to explore mountains, lakes, and falls while balancing faith and public duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viha
Vesuvius
Fragconia
White Mountains
Lake ‘George
Cham‘plain
Montreal
Quebec
Trenton
Niagara
Avery
Nebr Bill passes House and Senate on Thursday night
The Nebraska Bill passed the House of Representatives and the Senate on Thursday night the 25th. An attempt to reenact the Clayton amendment was rejected by a vote of 467.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
House of Representatives
Senate
Annular eclipse and ship launches noted in old Gazette
The article reports an annular solar eclipse observed with difficulty due to clouds and urges Almanac readers for clearer skies. It also highlights the launch of the Calvin Stevens schooner of about 175 tons by Stanton & Skinner, owned by C Easterbrooks and others, commanded by Captain Benjamin Nichols, with praise for the vessel’s build and proportions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almanac
Almanae
Launen
Calvin Stevens
Messrs. Stanton& Skinner
C. Easterbrooks, Esq
Benjamin Nichols
James Gorham
Riots and federal action as tensions rise over the Fugitive Slave Law
The article recounts Northern anger at Congress for violating the Missouri Compromise and enforcing the Fugitive Slave Law. It notes fear of violent clashes, the Asia and Arctic steamers carrying warnings, a Boston incident with a riot, and the Bay State Club offering troops to enforce the law. It also reports rioters' examinations and the President’s stance on enforcement, with coroner and police proceedings in Worcester and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
North
Sumner
Congress
Crisids
Start
Anj A . Alvedenbehe
Pia Ori
Court Square
Court Street
Court Times
Court
Worcester Free Gin
Cent Square
Court House
John C. Cluer
Albert G. Brown
Juny Joni, Roberts
Henry Howe
Martin’ Stowell
Wale Bhopy John Morrison
Forendon
Baltimore
Wash Bngton Union
U.S
Esterday
Fins Wonks Advertise Boston Fireworks Site
A notice to committees on Fire Works and Designs from Messrs. Sanderson and Preece advertises a Boston site for the current year promising perfect satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Sanderson _bearest
Boston
Boston Riot Over Burns Fugitive Slave Case
Immense crowd gathers at Faneuil Hall to hear speeches by Wendell Phillips Theodore Parker and Francis Bird condemning the fugitive slave law. A mob assaults Court House in Court Square breaking doors and windows as police arrest ringleaders and restore order. Capt Suttle arrested for kidnapping attempts. Burnes held in Court House upper room amid armed guards. violence subdued with police presence.
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Charles
Sule
Kay
Loring
Seth J. Thomas Upd
Edward G. Parker
Engs
Burns
Maecees
Cowden
Ity
Hall
Cadeth
Armory
Boston ‘Light Infantry
Rogers
1St Regiment Light Infantry
Boston
Faneuil Hall
Wendell
Phillips
Theodore Parker
Francis W. Bird
Court House
Court Square
Court
Burie
Suttle
Burni Ag
Massachusetts
Alexandria
Mr. Sutile
Coffin Pitts
Brattle Street
Canada
Burns’ Brother
Boston Journal
Hithan
United
James
Batehelder
Truckman
Peter Dunbar
Bagehelder
Irish Immigrant Anger Sparks Boston Thrust
A circulated hand-bill in Boston declares Irish volunteers ready to shoot down citizens and defend Virginia, challenging Americans and calling Massachusetts citizens cowards amid tensions over the Burns fugitive case. The Burns case enters a new phase as defense examines witnesses to place Burns in another city earlier.
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Boston
Sons of the Revolution
Virginia
Massachusetts
Burns
Evi Ob
Richmond
Heavy Failures Reported in New Orleans Cotton Trade
A private dispatch from New Orleans notes heavy failures among cotton operators with Wright and Willison bearing millions in losses. The North is stirred by suspensions and widespread excitement follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Ouveans
New Orleans
Wright
Willison
Boston Journal
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New Gloucester
Tradictiion
Ani Ue du
Ieaders
Pihor Benny Moensie
Millet
Worthlyn
Young Miller
Ellen
Annie
Feas
Bryant
Pers
George
Luther
Hyman
Bristol Phenix
Lyerly
United States
Massachusetts Volunteer
Ludianola
Texas
James Tuawléssy
Thigtown
Wickford
A. N. Johnson
E. H
Ifston
Fall River
Cing
Ormance
Mr. Pourjec
Asia
New York
Liverpool
Ligenee
Arctic
Mpa Caer
Waiin
New
Noluraska
Billy
Sabi Ito
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