Hunt for Indian scouts leads to ambush near Eden clearing
In a frontier assignment a patrol trails three Native hunters to a forested hill. Carnele Wade and Harry Miller set plans to ambush the three roasting deer near a sunlit clearing, choosing to divide the work to capture or kill their targets.
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Ty Wrede
Miler
Todias
Jon
Aene
Danforth
Scruip
Giret
Wales
Miami
Bil Wade
Harry Miller
Bunters
L'Il Fuller
Carnelo
Gry’ Miller
Bill Wade
Carnele
Wade
Harry
Christopher
Kentucky
Red
Pursuit and Capture in Shawnee Encounter
A dramatic chase unfolds as Harry Miller chases a Shawnee through brush and a hill, the Indian leaping into a stream and surrendering after a tense confrontation. The scene ends with the pursuer forcing surrender and the capture in muddy proximity.
Rival Exhibitions Dominate East and West in 1851
In Bristol the Industrial Fair and Jenny Lind concerts draw crowds as the Great Exhibition prospers with fifty thousand visitors on the second. California reports another San Francisco fire underscoring need for fireproof buildings and organized engine companies amid rapid growth.
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England
United States
Chrystal Palace
Jenny Lind
California
San Francisco
Steam Oakum Factory Opens on Franklin Street
The Steam Oakum Factory by Cooke and Norris is now operating producing oakum of high quality. Machinery is nearly complete and will enable finer proxium production. The plant, the state’s only of its kind, will employ 12 to 14 workers and should boost local industry and port access.
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Franklin Street
Messra. Cooke & Norris
New York
Boston
Arc
Broomer Costume Sparks New England Debate
In New England many women embrace the Broomer costume with mixed editorials. Some praise its suitability for the modern woman while others call it sexually improper for ladies to wear. The clash pits bachelors against proponents of female choice in dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Emprese Sails New York to Matanzas in Seven Days
The barque Emprese under Captain Church completed the voyage from New York to Matanzas in seven days, marking a swift passage for the ship from the Port of origin.
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Emprese
Church
New York
Matanzas
Notorious Levi Cole Letter Reveals Hidden Counterfeit Cache
A letter from Levi Cole, imprisoned at Providence State Prison on forgery charges, was intercepted recently and disclosed the location of 30,000 counterfeit dollars hidden in an old wall. The find prompts investigation into the scope of the counterfeiting operation and potential accomplices.
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Levi Cole
Providence
Citizens Rally for National Anniversary Celebration
A large number of Citizens favor a National Anniversary celebration and have called a meeting for this evening. All in favor should attend and be ready to contribute generously to cover expenses. Four good old fashioned time is expected.
Six Townsmen Return from California Voyage
Six of our townsmen arrived in New York yesterday after traveling from California aboard the Crescent City via Chagres on Triagsday. They report good health and note some sailed on the Hopewell from Warren and others on the Winthrop from this port. Names given include William Munro, Alfert Lake, George H. Burgess, Marto D. Bonney, Isaac Gorham, and Wm. F. Dimas.
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California
Chagres
New York
Crescent City
Hopewell
Warren
Winthrop
William Munro
Alfert Lake
George H. Burgess
Marto D. Bonney
Isaac Gorham
Wm. F. Dimas
Lines Written Impromptu Upon Listening to a Serenade
A fragment from a 19th century verse describes a moonlit night after a serenade. The author feels awe at the beauty, noting fragrant air and heavenly orbs, then muses whether a social band or spirits inspire the music.
Arrival of the Alabama Brings California News to New Orleans
New Orleans reports the steamship Alabama arrived with May 15 news from California. A massive fire in San Francisco destroyed major hotels and offices, causing widespread devastation and loss of property. Mines news remains cheerfully productive with quartz crushing workers earning substantial daily wages.
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New Orleans
Alabama
California
Acapulco
San Francisco
Custom House
Union
Parker's National
New World
City
Delmonico's
Exchange
Rose
Steamship Co
Clay
Radia
Hunter
George
Aine
Centre
Eldorado
Arrival of the Crescent City at New York
The Crescent City with 527 passengers and 770000 dollars in gold arrives from Chagren. San Francisco dispatches confirm a major but exaggerated fire loss. Independence reaches Panama after 61 days, New Orleans sails from San Francisco, and an earthquake tremor is reported in San Francisco. The Sacramento City election favors the Whig ticket amid a large recent fire on Clay Street.
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Crescent City
Tanner
Chagren
California
San Francisco
Independence
New York
Panama
New Orleans
Sarah Sands
General Warren Jor Do
Ann Mc Kim
Seaynleo
Commodore Preble
Humbold
Alta California
Athes
Portsmouth Square
Mesers
Rhodes
Clay
Sacramento
Kearny
General Assembly Proceedings and Senate Actions Summary
The Rhode Island General Assembly held sessions with no quorum, adjourning to the next morning. The House reported issues in the General Treasurer’s accounts and proposed a State Auditor, with notices for future acts on cattle control, corporate regulation, bird preservation, and licensing. Senate actions included militia reports, abolition of imprisonment for debt, and discussions on secret ballot procedures and electoral registration. The Secret Ballot Bill faced amendments, and various acts on crime, insanity confinement, and reform school placement for under eighteens were noted.
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Tyrapay
House
Dumont
Cranston
Sheffield
Tiverton
Craheton
Newport
Browne
Glocester
Brown
Cumberland
Stead
Providence
Bristol
Mount Hope
Narragansett Baya
Portsmouth
Senate
Destructive Fire Ravages San Francisco Business District
At six this morning the blaze swept east of Dupont to the wharves, destroying thirteen blocks and most of the commercial area. Principal buildings burned include the Custom House, Union Hotel, Parker House, Adelphi Theatre, Merchants Exchange, and nearly all newspaper offices. Deaths and injuries reported. many workers trapped in burning structures. About $1,000,000 in specie saved from the Custom House vault.
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Jackson Street
Everly
Dupont
Dupont Ee Suey
Ports ‘Mouth Square
Bush Street
Pumber
Bush
Jackson
Kearny
Montgomery
Sansome
Custom House
Union Hotel
Parker House
Jones’ Hotel
Adelphi Theatre
Dramatic Museum
Nativaal Hotel
New World
City Hotel
Delmonico’s
Merchants Exchange
Ross’ Building
Sips Nantic
General Harrison
Alta California
Washington Street
Starkey, Janson & Co
Mudge
Jamce
Noyes
Forst
Naglee Building
Senate and House actions on civil officers and elections
The legislature reads and passes acts and resolutions including a state house fence, ten hour law petition, and a pauper support provision. A Senate invitation to join the House for civil officer elections is rejected. The House rejects the Secret Ballot bill amendment with Mr. Potter opposing unless the people are consulted. Bills due to come up tomorrow.
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General Assembly
State House Yard
Providenes
Mesara
A. C. Mauthewaun
Stead
Senate
Great Flood News from the West and Mississippi Valley
Reports describe an unprecedented flood driven by heavy early month rains. Water covers bottoms from ridge to ridge across Illinois and Missouri, inundating towns such as Papnown Venice and Alexandria, with levels reaching seven feet above prior highs in Burlington and Dubuque. Des Moines damag es rise, and fears of crevasse damage grow as the flood moves toward the lower Mississippi.
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Iowa
St. Anthony's
Mississippi
St. Louis
Missouri
Illinois
Venice
Burlington
Dubuque
Alexandria
Hannibl
Des Moines
Boston Journal
Winter wheat gains ground in Maine fields
The Portland Advertiser notes large quantities of winter wheat sown last fall across Maine and flourishing this spring. Farmers report extensive sowing in Somerset County and praise the crop's success despite a backward season for heat-loving crops.
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Crors
Maine
Kennebee
Somerset County
Portland
The Rescue Trials in Boston Neared Verdict
The jury in the Lewis Hayden rescue case could not agree and was discharged after reporting unanimity on the law. The Court ordered the indictment withdrawn, with initial splits of nine to three and later shifts noted. The trial then moved to Robert Morris, a colored lawyer, who continued under the same counsel for both sides.
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Lewis Hayden
Shadrach
Boston
Robert Morris
Murder near Gaspee Street: Maury Hannegan hunted by police
Dr Rivers testifies that Maury Hannegan murdered his wife by blows to the face and head with a club or axe handle. Six head wounds, one under the eye, brain injury noted. Witnesses say Hannegan habitually abused his wife. body found Monday at one o'clock. A walnut stick covered in blood was found near the door. Hannegan fled into the woods. pursuit continues. inquest adjourned until morning.
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Hlornie Munver
Gaspee Street
Maury Hannegan
William Hante
Gap
Rivers
Dleary
Lannegan
Hulmes
Hannegan
Coroner's Inquest Returns Verdict in Hannegan Case
In Lhia city coroners inquest on Mary Hannegan wife of William Hannegan found dead at her Gaspoe Street dwelling. Jurors verdict states she died the night of the 16th by blows to the head from weapons in the hand or control of her husband William Hannegan. The court notes the death as a probable murder.
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Lhia City
Wm. Knowles
Mary Hannegan
Enly
William Hannegan
Gaspoe Street
Willa
Mary
Missino Slaves and Forged Passes Spark City Alarm
In the past four days eight to ten enslaved people have vanished from various owners in New Orleans. Rewards are posted for their capture as authorities probe a possible organized scheme. Officials report forged passes to freedom are being produced and sometimes appear authentic to experts.
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New Orleans
New Orleans Girl Found Guilty of Patricide by Slaveholding Jury
A negro girl was tried in the First District Court of New Orleans by a jury of six slave holders for the murder of her father on July 15. She was found guilty and sentenced to death.
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First District Court
New Orleans
Elopement of Fall River Pair From Providence
Excretion report notes Mr Dative Cook shackman and Mrs Hannah B Coggeshall wife of Capt Frederick Coggeshall abducted together from Providence on Saturday Jas. Cook leaves behind a wife and six children while Mrs Coggeshall has one child aged about three. Both from Fall River.
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Dative Cook
Shackman
Hannah B
Frederick Cogeshall
Providence
Fall River
Cook
Ani
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Fearlul
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Bristol Phenix
Heaven
A. AC. Greene
Macy
John W. Richmond
C. C. Potter
Committee On the Judiciary House
Currey
W. C. Harringwn
Samuel Sparks
Providence Reform School
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