Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over Russia Turkey Clash
The Philadelphia Ledger warns of a possible Russia Turkey brush but expects settlement without war. It notes Russia lacks navy strength and officers, fears over a continental shift if war erupts, and hints at liberal uprisings in Europe. Obituary notices follow for H. P. Dimond Jr. and Capt. John May Munro.
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Russia
Turkey
France
England
Philadelphia Ledger
Cronstadt
Italy
Germany
Europe
Canonicus Chartered for Summer Excursions in Providence
The noble steamer Canonicus is chartered by a Providence company for summer excursions. Fireworks for the Glorious 4th of July are advertised by J. G. Hovey, a Boston pyrotechnist famed for these articles. committees seeking displays are referred to his ad.
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Providence
J. G. Hovey
Boston
Mr. H
Godey’s Lay’s Boo May issue opens its 24th year
The May edition marks twenty four years of publication with one hundred pages of reading matter and forty four finely engraved plates. The Creation by W E Tucker stands out as richly done and the colored Fashion Plate is the finest yet seen. Godey’s dedication earns him a large list of paying subscribers.
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Goney
W. E. Tucker
Godey
Providence Daily Tribune praised as temperance advocate paper
The Providence Daily Tribune from Greene Amesbury & Co. is praised for its neat print and handsome appearance. Editors C Webster Esq and Dr B Colby are noted as established temperance writers. The paper aims to serve general readers and is not tied to any party or sect.
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Providence Daily Tribune
Greene, Amesbury & Co
C. Webster
B. Colby
The Claims Upon the Youth of Our Country
A discussion on the duties of the young to the nation, noting that founding a republic from small colonies required extraordinary talent and foresight. The piece argues youthful responsibility in shaping a great republic and reflects on historical foundations.
Court hears smuggling libel against brig Busy of Bristol
The District Court with Judge Pitman presiding adjourned after hearing the United States libel against the brig Busy of Bristol to be forfeited for smuggling. Testimony was taken in writing and close arguments followed with Capt Allen T Usher and Capt Benjamin B Usher as claimants. The case is continued for a week and two men are bound over to Newport Circuit Court on smuggling charges.
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United States
Pitman
Busy
Bristol
Allen T
Benjamin B. Usher
Newport
H. Browne
Blake
Hazard
Monstrius Paorosirioy Transcribed Alarm in Albany
The Albany State report states a bill has been introduced in the New York Legislature to overturn the long established system of ecclesiastical oversight in the Roman Catholic Church. It argues for a bishopric appointment by a trustee independent of the church, claiming the holder answers to the Pope rather than to Catholic societies.
Rhode Island General Assembly Proceedings in June
The Providence Journal outlines a two day session with the Rhode Island Senate and House meeting in Providence. Key actions include Randolph Potter’s senate qualification, a House vote on a nine hundred dollar Auditor of Accounts, and debates over fractional bank bills with motions about timing and scope.
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Providence Journal
General Assembly
Tunsday Maxaine
Lexare
Senate
Vanier
House
Henry A. Potter
Cranston
Silas Teft
Houss
Mr.Thayer
George W. Hirey
Tiverton
William P. Sheffield
Humphrey
Rodolphus B. Johnson
Warren
Pope
Supreme Court of the United States
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Rhode
A. V. Potter
Albert W. Jog
Committee On
Meanine
Office of Auditor of Accounts
Judiciary
J. Russell Bullock
Bristol
Thanntaibink
Sha Re
Massas
Thurston
Providence
Lyon
Titus
Potter
Rumored Slave Insurrection Alarm Grips New Orleans
June 14 reports say a free black notified police of a planned attack by 2500 armed slaves aiming at the powder magazine mint and banks. Ringleader linked to Rushton. authorities armed police and artillery patrol streets. later reports call insurrection likely a hoax but caution remains with no new arrests.
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New Oaleans
Rushton
Carrollton
Tf Naw Onteans
Murder Trial Near Malone NY In Horse Dealer Slaying
John B. Secor a horse dealer was shot from a thicket near Malone New York while riding with his horses. Mgr Van Tassel witnessed the shooter and rode for help. Secor lay dead with pockets rifled. James M Bickford and Thomas Cook are accused. a Secor watch key was found on Bickford and a watch plus $374 hid nearby.
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Exrenorpiwany Munper
Norraeen New Yyork
John B. Secor
Malone
New York
Mgr. van Tassel
Secor
James M. Bickford
Thos, Cook
Bickford
Clock Repairer Kills Family Then Is Shot by Captors
George Lake, a La Grange Duchess county New York clock and watch repairer, killed his two young children aged two and four and fatally wounded his wife with an axe on Tuesday night. He then armed himself with a sword, pistol, and rifle and was shot by authorities before capture.
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Montreal
Jane
St. George's ‘Hall
Gayazzi
Charles Wilson
Gavazzi
New York
J. Pollock
Little
Ithe Lenen
Can Pale
Thompson
J. Beckett
G. B. Pearson
J. Lewis
Campbell
Donnelly
D. Glennon
Hutchins
A. Joseph
Jomen Walch
Ermatinger
Multiple international tensions and riots reported worldwide
A collage of 19th century dispatches notes naval moves near Turkey Spain and Cuba, China unrest at Nanking and Hong Kong, and a Canadian city riot with numerous casualties. British plans in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, French and American aid, and a political uproar in Montreal are described with political figures and ships named.
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Jane Ig Mais
Liv
Ata Otek
Tig Atia
Turday
City of Man
Aochety
Lewis, Cass, Jr
Minster
Rome
Gardiner Brewer
J. D. Abbot
Vanderbilt
North Star
Southampton
Turkey
House of Lords
Cuba
Valdez
Concha
Canjedo
Spain
Crampton
Washington
Stowe
Black Swan
Stafford Oase
Switzerland
Austria
France
England
Prussia
Menschikoff
Divan
India
China
Kanghai
Nankin
Marshall
Perry
Mississipp
Hong Kong
Plymouth
Shanghai
Manchester
Morning Chronicle
Paris
St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Constantinople
Porte
New Oceans June 11 1847 Mexico News
The steamship Texas arrives from Vera Cruz with dates to the 8th. Almonte and the French minister travel to Washington and Paris. Alamar dies June 1. Manuel Bonnlta becomes war secretary. Santa Anna enacts a new high tariff. 60 robbers raid La Orense freeing 200 prisoners worth over 30 thousand dollars. Véra Cruz reports 60 vomito deaths and the Texas brings 126 thousand dollars in specie.
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Mexico
Texas
Vera Cruz
Almonte
United States
France
Washington
Louisville
Alamar
Manuel Bonnlta
Secretar
Harvareco
Guadalajara
Santa Anna
Acapulco
Alvares
Laorene
Véra Cruz
Falconer
Island steamship Isabel arrives with Havana dates
LATER FROM HAVANA reports the steamship Isabel, Captain Rollins, reached port with Havana dates to June 5 and Key West to June 5. No major political news. Havana saw heavy rain and yellow fever. Matanzas reports smallpox. The U S steamer Vixen arrived for coal likely bound for Pensacola. Sugar remains firm but scarce shipping slows trade. sugar stock stands at 200,000 boxer.
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Havana
Cuanteston
Isabel
Rollins
Key West
Matanzas
United States
Vixen
Pensacola
Connecticut Railroads Face Strict Safety Bill
The Legislative Committee on Railroad Accidents reports a stringent bill to prevent railroad injuries. Section 9 sets liability at ten thousand dollars maximum and one hundred dollars minimum for losses caused by negligence, with railroad actions prioritized for trial in courts.
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Connecticut Legislative Committee
Fire destroys Rodden's Griffintown machine shop
A fire last night leveled the machine shop and foundry of Mr. Rodden in Griffintown. Parliament adjourns to July 22. A $200 reward is offered for those who smashed church windows Sunday night. A St Patrick's Church gathering saw large Irish Catholic attendance and resolutions for future order and pursuing rioters.
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Monrezat
Rodden
Griffintown
St. Patrick’s Church
Montreal Council debates postponing Gavazzi lectures
The Montreal City Council debated delaying Gavazzi lectures to avoid restraining free speech. The Mayor claims troops fired without his orders while the Captain says he gave no such orders.
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Montreal
Gavazzi
Gavazzi to Return for Final Lectures in Montreal
Montreal on June 13 reports Gavazzi expected back Wednesday to conclude his lectures. An Irish Catholic mob damaged St Stephens Griffinstown last night breaking windows. Catholics met today vowing to fund repairs and to pursue those responsible for the riots.
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Montreal
Gavazzi
St. Stephens
Griffinstown
Rising or not, New Orleans case stirs fear of insurrection
The report claims plans for a negro insurrection were greatly exaggerated. An Englishman named Dyson, who taught a negro children’s school for a year, faces affidavits accusing him of planning the recent rising. His examination is set for Wednesday the 22d. if proven, the penalty could be death.
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New Orleans
Dyson
Stranger woman in canal rescue near providence
A Boston woman about 25 attempted drowning in the canal after 9 pm. Two men stopped her and she was taken to the watch-house. She could not speak and was treated by Dr. Collins for spasmodic fits. She appeared destitute and in need of aid. Providence Past of Saturday.
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Atremrren Suicior
Boston
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