Marriage Contract Foretells Twisted Inheritance Mystery
A notary reads the marriage contract as family secrets unfold. An old man reveals himself as Jacques de Chatel, claiming a fortune from Francois de Chezel and vowing to prevent the wedding unless his kin join. Anna admits the stranger is the rescuer who saved her life, and the couple formalizes their union amid dramatic revelations.
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Ewalid
Rey
Madame Revial
Jules Barsac
Pod
Anna
Mademoiselle
Frrancois de Chezel
Jacques de Ciatel
Jacques de Chatel
London
Monsieur
Madame Revnal
M. de Chazel
Great Earthquake Roils Valparaiso in 1830s Report
The Valparaiso Reporter describes a severe 15 second earthquake on the second of April with aftershocks lasting minutes, causing widespread destruction of hundreds of dwellings and leaving many residents homeless. Some areas stayed sturdier while others near the coast and hills suffered major damage.
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Chili
Valparaiso
Valparaigo
Copiapo
Coquimbo
Behe
Conception
Tulcahuano
Constitution
Ava
San Antonio
Raritan
Bea
Custom House
Almaodrale
Calle Nueva
Plaza de Victoria
Earthquake Devastates Cities Causing Widespread Damage
Refugees flee to shelter as tremors rattle Valparaiso and Santiago. One million dollars in damage to public buildings and homes, with the Addana, Merced, Marig churches, the national guard cartel, Hospital, Temple Saint Domingo, mint, and President Baldes residence among the affected sites. Ground upheaval and hot water vents reported in Quiljeta and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addana
Merced
Marig
National Guard
Saint Domingo
Casa Blanga
Quiljeta
Santiago
Valparaiso
Mint
Baldes
An American Chronicle on a Mysterious Pilgrim and Sailor News
From Boston May 30 1851 a correspondent notes a mysterious, shouting man said to travel from Rhode Island near Providence. He appears devout and lofty, speaks in chants, and avoids attention, with calls for asylum due to perceived insanity. The piece also recounts Massachusetts Election Day changes and a Sailor relief society meeting, highlighting Rev A A Willits’s moving Seamen’s address.
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Phenix
Boston
Mass
Athets
R. Island
Providence
Europe
Italy
American Board
Oswego
N. Y
Rail Road
Massachusetts
American Seamens Friend Society
Bethel
Dr. Jenks
Résion
Da‘mon
Sandwich Islands
A. A. Willits
Philadelphia
Mariner
Christ
Lion Tamer Driesbagh to Exhibit in town Wednesday
Raymond & Co. Menagerie and renowned lion tamer Driesbagh will perform in this town next Wednesday. The noted collection claims the largest variety of rare animals in the country and a well managed show. The tent will be pitched in Jack Barney Lane just east of the Common.
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Raymond & Co
Herr Driesbagh
Hert Drieebach
Sevqya J
Jack Barney
Providence Light Infantry visit to Bristol town
EP the fire Light Infantry Company of Providence under Col Brown visited Wednesday. They landed at MaintNom, marched the streets, trained at the Common, then dined at the armory with John Baker providing a grand feast. Bristol Artillery fired a salute as escort. the visit concluded with mutual esteem and pleasant impressions.
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Fire Light Infantry
Providence
Col. Brown
John Baker
Bristol Artillery
Col. Bennett
Bristol Arillery
Engravings for Union subscribers offered in 1851
The American Ar Union consigns a set of steel engravings for subscribers. Highlights include “Acne Page Slender and Shallow” from The Merry Wives of Windsor and five rich steel engravings such as Dream of Arcadia and The Card Players. Members may join by contacting Mr Cushman.
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Ar Union
Wm. C. G. Cusman
Dover Plains
Union For 1851
Mr. Cushman
Massacre of American Seamen Reported by Manila Letter
The New Bedford Mercury prints Captain Henry Brightman’s Manila dated letter describing the killing of Captain Luce and five crew members from the warship Boy of Warren Rhode Island at a Caroline Island. The Mercury urges immediate government action to chastise the perpetrators and stop further Ravages.
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New Bedford Mercury
Henry Brightman
Manila
Wayfatire
Luce
Chip Boy
Warren
R. 1
Caroline Islands
Mercury
Newport town officers elected and licenses approved
The Whig town officers were elected in Newport on the 3d. Henry Y. Cranston declined reelection after twenty years as Moderator and Col. William H. Cranston was unanimously elected. A tax of 15500 was ordered. The town voted to grant licenses by 161 to 96.
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Newroar
Newport
Henry Y. Cranston
William H. Cranston
Popular Boston vocal troupe to visit town
A notice from Warren June Sid announces a highly popular vocal troupe managed by J P Ordway of Boston will visit the town. The letter extols their musicianship and asks residents to provide liberal encouragement.
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Warren
Bagyey
J. P. Ordway
Boston
A Curious Sermon on Life Breaks from Old Note
A hand written looking sermon fragment argues life is threefold birth progress and death. It sketches man’s ingress into the world in nakedness, progress through trouble, and eerie exit into the unknown. The piece praises moral conduct and suggests preachers could fill a year with such themes.
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Job
Probing Rochester Rappings as Spirit Communication
A writer proposes to publish remarks on Rochester Rappings in the Phenix Ma Epator column. He argues the rappings reveal spiritually mature facts and should be reinterpreted through disembodied spirits, challenging Christian views of time and space and urging a near future state contemplation.
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Epator
Spirit mediums and beliefs stir Rhode Island village debate
A writer recalls a Rhode Island visit where a young medium channeled a deceased mother at a table, and a man’s alphabetic communication claimed messages for his wife and daughter. The piece contrasts these accounts with Mahomet, Jemima Wilkinson, and Materialist arguments, urging faith over skepticism.
Cholera Ban Breached as Steamer Reports 24 Deaths
The steamer Pride of the West reached Cairo reporting 24 deaths by bullet or cholera during its Mississippi voyage. The outbreak renews concerns over river travel safety and health restrictions.
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St. Louia
Crotena
Mississippi
Cairo
Bullera
Arrival of the North America from Chagres with California dates
News from the Isthmus reports the North America reaching New York on June 3 after leaving Chagres on May 24. She carried 400 passengers and about 800,000 dollars in space and gold dust. The Empire City encountered May 31 near Jamaica and Haiti islands. Union and Republic steamships arrived at Panama with hundreds of passengers and large gold dust sums. Provisions and goods demand rises. Masons and Odd Fellows seek lodges in Chagres.
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California
North America
New York
Chagres
Caliornia
Empire City
Jamaica
Hayti Ielands
Union
Oregon
Republic
Panama
Elizabeth
Whiting
Victory
Taylor
Hathaway
Fanny
San Francisco
Gorgona
Justice Alcade
Cruces
Gurgona
Masons
Odd Fellows
Calgua River
New Orleans
Pacific
Tehuantepec
Ite
Valparaiso
Alta California
Ragig
Tvo
Boring
Lndians
Volunteera
Marriposa
Monterey
Vupee
Los Angeles
Lower
Mukulomne Hill
Jaa
Alonzo H. Parker
New Bedford
Marynville
Joshua Wilson
M. E. Church
D. Patterson
Portmouth
N. H
Wm. Lee Hamlin
India Bar
Tuo
Tumné River
Jac
B. Arnold
Providence
New England
Sacramento
John Pratt
Bangor
Mes Almond Dennison
Lowell
Mase
Big Telorn
North Fork
Salmon River
Trinidad
Dr. Burnett
Michigan
Ohio
Mexico
Orthopex and Hicksites division of church property
The Orthodox and Hicksite branches of the Friends meet to arrange a split of church property with a committee appointed after recent discussions. The joint action is praised as creditable to both branches.
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Orthopex
Hickites
Columities
V. Y. Commercial
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