Adjourning Congress Review and Methodist Meeting
A summary notes Congress adjourned in good order amid praise for restraint and reform, with no major anti democratic moves, and comments on President Buchanan’s near term. Also covered is the Providence District AME church annual meeting with multiple sermons and district planning.
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Alway
Congress
Lecompton
Kansas
Mexico
Walker
Nicaragua
Cashiereid
Paulding
Gulf of Mexico
England
Geome
Cuba
United States
Union
Buchanan
Gulf
Utah
Firearm manufacture and local crop reports in brief
Washington correspondent notes the War Secretary is close to finishing a contract with Smith Fire Arm Co for one thousand stands of Birnside rifles. Also reported are potato yields from C Enstar and gs Church farms, and mention of Lu Deowsx, Esq elected as Rhode Island District Attorney by President Buchanan.
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Washington
Toxic Times
Smith the Fire Arm,Co
Thoreday
C. Enstar
E. Brook
Gs ’Church
Lasterbrooks
Guoues ‘Il Deowsx
Rhode Inand
Buchanan
Rhode Island items mix weather notices with local affairs
A historic Rhode Island page reports on lingering rain and cool winds, Masonic anniversary events in town, the Rhod Island Horticultural Society exhibition, postal and boundary-line debates in the General Assembly, the Newport Mercury's century milestone, Providence elections for senator and representatives, and political notes including a Wilson Gwin arbitration. It also mentions clothing scarcity in the West and a gossip item about a Rhode Island ball at A T J Dabirat station at 1 o'clock Wednesday.
Storms Cause Wide Damage and Uncertain Return at Sea
The rainstorm inflicted widespread damage from New York to Cincinnati with rail lines washed out and several injured. A body found near Prudence Island identified as one of three missing men from Wickford’s boat is ruled an accidental drowning after an inquest. The steamer Governor arrived from Newport suffering boiler trouble and will suspend trips until repairs allow adequate steam.
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New York
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Poplar Point
Patience Island
Prudente Island
Newport
Bristol
The Cow Convention at Bristol Common
A mass meeting of 267 cows gathered on Bristol Common to discuss cowology and protest anti cowite actions. Delegates from Cook Hill Walnut Road Back Road Pap pasquash and other areas attended. The proceedings featured a cow president and secretaries, police cows to maintain order, and debates over foreign intruders and fair treatment of dairy stock. A gander spoke in support of goose ancestry and the need for unity, followed by a formal report on local electoral matters and town pound repairs.
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Ric Sneath
Bristol Common
Bristol
Cook Hill
Walnut Road
Devon
Durham
Gores
Union Street
Gander
Nina
Bristol Cow Convention Demands Repeal of Pound and Tools
A Bristol gathering of cows and townsfolk jeered the town pound and field-driver. Resolutions attack the pound as nuisance, call for its removal, extend grazing rights, and mock public works while planning a future meeting on Broad Common. Spectacles and a white hat end the scene as the crowd disperses.
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Bristol
Broad Common
Brindle Short Horn
Rhode Island Courthouse Proceedings and Regional Meetings
The June term of the U S Circuit Court in Newport, Judge Pitman presiding, heard three indictments including counterfeiting and beating sailors. Grand and Petit Juries were chosen. adjournment set for July 13 with Judge Clifford to sit. The New England Yearly Meeting of Friends continued with notable visitors from England and the U S. The Rhode Island State Medical Society held its 46th annual convention at the Redwood Library, then dined at the Atlantic House. next meeting planned for East Greenwich.
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Phenix
Newport
Circuit Court of the
U.S
Rhode Island
Pitman
Dumont
Edwin Wilbour
William P. Bradford
James Hoar
Bristol
Grand Jury
Clifford
New England
Society of Friends
Farewell Street
Spring Street
Rhode Island State Medical Society
Redwood Library
Atlantic House
Esst Greensich
Tobacco ban resolution in North Indiana Conference
The last North Indiana Conference of the Methodist Church adopted a resolution restricting members who use tobacco without intent to quit. It declares that no person may be admired as a conference member if they habitually use tobacco in the common way without agreeing to discontinue the practice.
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Tebacco
North Indiana
Methodist Church
Tax Troops Move Forward To Salt Lake
Describes troops and supplies being dispatched with intent to remain at Salt Lake until disturbances end and government authority is secured. Notes costs already incurred for supplies and transport, and argues against halting the deployment.
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Aram
Salt Lake
Two Men Named James Dean Tied to Chicago Death Case
About a year after the incident two men named James Dean aged around working as journeyman carpenters in Chicago were connected to a death case involving a person from Australia. The victim died last week from effects linked to dissipation.
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James Dean
Chicago
Australia
Vanderbilt Arrives From Europe With 195 Passengers
News from New York reports the Vanderbilt left Havre and arrived off Cape Race after six days and ten hours, faster than prior European intelligence. The Persia may beat this record, aiming for Liverpool in six days from New York. The Associated Press news yacht carried a brief dispatch.
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Europe
Vanderbilt
St. Johns
N.F
Jung
United States Mail
Higgins
Havre
Cowes
Ape
Coc Ues
Associated Pres
Persia
New York
Liverpool
Tux Forzian
Associated Press
Cape Race
United States
Judkins
Friends of the Atlantic Telegraph
Europa Arrives at Halifax from Liverpool
The steamship Europa, Captain Leitch, from Liverpool on the afternoon of June 5, arrived at Halifax at 1:20 this afternoon. The Atlantic Telegraph Company’s cable, naval matters, and parliamentary bills are noted, with government actions on slave trade inquiries and dispatch of troops to India.
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Haliifax
Europa
Leitch
Liverpool
Baltimore
Great Britain
Atlantic Telegraph Company
Roebuck
Hudson's Bay
Peel
Elliot
Weedon
America
Horsfall
Judkins
Persia
New York
Mr. Wilson
United States
Seymour Fitzgerald
London Post
England
Cass
London Star
Plymouth
Ireland
Newfoundland
India
Post Office
Galway
Samuel Ward
Bristol
George R. West
Bay of Island
Albert G. Wardin
Prince Edward Island
Mississippi Exprosion and Ohio River News Briefs
Contratt Itt June 15 reports about a tax explosion on six Mississipri. About sixty people from Cairo reached St. Louis destitute. 450 aboard and 250 feared lost. Mayor-elect Gerard Stith of New Orleans was deemed unqualified yet reappointed as recorder after holding court mornings. Mossca Child caught a 45 pound bass at Kelly’s ang. Amamas of Gunithine shared his catch. Hovland Mason found 12 pound fish in Kirkemud River. Warren Telegraph notes citizens forming several companies with some success.
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The
Mercury
James Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Ann Franklin
James
Benjamin
Solomon Southwick
Contratt
Itt
Pennsylvania
Cairo
St. Louis
Illinois Central Railroad
Pnger
Exxer
New Orleans
Gerard Stith
the Picayune
Mossca Child
Kelly’s Ang
Amamas
Gunithine
Hovland Mason
Kirkemud
Wedneday
Warren
New York
Strees
Orton
Redman
Hartford
Azib
New York Fruit Markets Burdened by Banana and Pineapple Surplus
The fruit markets of New York struggle under large supplies of pineapples and bananas. The banana crop is described as unusually abundant this season and prices are notably low.
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New York
British naval dispatches and Jamaica consul death report
New York reports a British dispatches mission arriving with Admiral's messages to the British Minister in Washington. British cruiser conduct draws Admiral's disapproval and new cautions issued. Col Harrizon American Consul at Jamaica dies on the 24th. Havana advices note the Devastation war steamer at port with naval orders from Admiral Stuart and US steamer Water Witch in harbor. Governor General approves Buchanan toward.
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New York
Yght Saeinen
Richardson
Washington
Bertish W
Col
Harrizon
Jamaica
Havana
Devastation
Stuart
United States
Water Witch
Falcon
Buchanan
Mormon War Dispatches from Camp Scott Report Tense Utah Plays
Washington notes Gen Scott receives Johnston dispatches dated Camp Scott five days after Gov Cumming’s. Johnston and Cumming diverge on Mormon plans as Mormons fortify Salt Lake City and threaten. Salt Lake reports say Gov Cumming nearly prisoner as Mormon leaders dominate minds. Gen Scott confirms warlike Mormon intentions. Capt Marcy near Camp Scott. Johnston's troops short of rations.
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Utah
New York
the Times
Washington
Scott
Gen. Johnston
Camp Scott
Gov. Cumming
Marcy
Theorces
Tribune
General Scott
Steamboat Pennsylvania Disaster near Ship Island
Meruruis Tenn June 14 The steamboat Pennsylvania exploded its boilers at 6 am Sunday and burned to the water line. About 350 passengers were aboard and one hundred are believed killed or missing. Diana Imperial and Kate Frisbee rescued some from the water with several names listed among the missing.
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Meruruis
Tenn
Pennsylvania
Ship Island
Diana
Imperial
Kate Frisbee
Tre Collins Line Mail Steamer Appropriation Passed
The bill authorizes 346 500 for New York to Liverpool mail transport under the Collins contract and allows the Postmaster General to hire other vessels if needed. It provides deductions of 16 757 dollars per unperformed trip with funds credited to the department.
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Tre Collins Line
Ocean Mail
Congress
New York
Liverpool
E. K. Collins
Postmaster General
United States
Great Britain
Colling
French Gale Off Newfoundland Causes Heavy Loss of Life
French packet reports a severe gale on the Banks of Newfoundland causing immense loss of life and property among fishermen. At least 300 men perished in the storm with damage to vessels. Orders were sent to Halifax for 3000 fathoms of chain cable.
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St Pierre
Tydnes
C. B
Newfoundland
Halifax
Independence Day in Pawtucket Celebrations Planned
The Providence Post reports Pawtucket will mark the Fourth of July in handsome style. Robert Sherman will read the Declaration of Independence and Thomas Davis will deliver a speech. Invitations extend to Sunday Schools, the Son of Temperance, Masons, and Odd Fellows. The Light Guard invites Woonsocket Guards to join. Fireworks are under discussion.
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Methodist E. Church
Gev. M. Carpenter
Chesnut Atrost Church
C. H. Titus
E. B. Bradford
Woonsocket
J. Mather
C. Brown
Fall River
Mr. Talbot
Oan Hing
W. H. Richarda
Phe
Tata Bae
Chee
Sarh
Grand Lodge of Free Masons
St. John the Baptists
St. Alban’s Lodge
Rhoda Island Horticultural Society
Westminster Hall
Senate
House
Warran Telegraph
Rhode Island Senate
Woonssqustucket
Tiverton
General Assembly
Benjamin T. Eanies
Philip. Case
Henry A. Howland
WH. A. Slidden
Samuel Lincoln
Eames
Wilson
Massachusetts
Gwin
California
District of Columbia
Davis
Crittephon
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A. T. & T. J. Daborat
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Lapry
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Cambridge Chronicle
Boston
Barnstable County
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