Shell Fisheries watch boat for Great Bed
The General Assembly authorizes the Commissioners of Shell Fisheries to buy a watch boat to be stationed on Great Bed. Revenue from oyster lots will cover one year’s rent, and the boat becomes state property under the commissioners with maintenance funded by taxes on oyster beds. The act repeals inconsistent provisions and urges stronger naturalization rules via Congress.
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Commissioners of Shell Fisheries
General Assembly
Commissioners of Stell Fisheries
William R. Watson
Congress
Rncan
United States
Conn
Southern Senators Plan Political Convention in Virginia
Reported move by prominent Southern Senators and House members to stage a sectional convention in Virginia. The plan includes a prewritten address to the South and a rule that no Southerner be offered for President or Vice President, with Daniel S. of New York favored for the top job and a Southern man supported for Vice President.
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Ull
Virginia
Daniel S
New York
South
Nebras
Apparatus Claim Promises New Power Source
At the Apprentices Library Association supper Mr Thomas Drew described a machine in operation claimed to surpass current motive powers. It could sustain five to six horse power at six cents daily and be operated safely by a child, with fuel costs minimal. Details to be released to the public next week.
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oArive Powell
Thes Apprentices Library Association
Thomas Drew
Fragmented notice about a garbled Paris New York Times item
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Brussels and a belladonna incident. The text is unclear with missing words and partial phrases describing a person and a child, leaving the core event and specifics obscured.
Fragmentary Crime Scene Description From Old Report
A garbled passage describes an assault scene with mentions of a victim tied to a chair and regulated eye injuries. It references a stormy encounter, a person named Elmer Po, a dwarf, and a return of a figure resembling Brobdingnag bringing back spots. The text lacks clear dates or locations.
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Arog
Parliamentary brawls and Bristed obituary in Bristol paper
The 1855 Bristol issue laments congressional fist fights as a breach of dignity, then profiles the Rev. John Bristed, Bristol rector and noted scholar. Bristed, trained in Edinburgh medicine and later law, turned to theology and served St Michael’s Church with charity, learning, and broad knowledge. His funeral in Bristol reflects high regard from clergy and laity.
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House of Lords
Commons
Iranem
Gagh Senglor
America
Model Republic
Congress
Ann Street
Senate
New England
Rome
Whale Senate
American Congress
Sts Medical College
Edinburgh
Inns of Court
New York
Griswold
St. Michael's Church
Bristol
Achatnra
St. Michael’s Church
Eastburn
Boston
Providence
Juvenile Concert at Fort River
A notice notes another concert by the Juvenile Concert group led by Mr. E Tourjee to be held at City Hall on Tuesday evening the 13th inst. The previous Fall River performance drew many locals who called it highly interesting.
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Juvenice Conager
Fort River
Fall River
E. Tourjee
Bristed Revered as a Man Blessed of God and Leader
A resolution praises Mr. Bristed for his bright mind warm manners and selfless service. It highlights his academic vigor liveliness of spirit kind affability and pastoral care. The statement lauds his preaching eloquence and zeal to win souls and his faithfulness to his flock.
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Bristed
Vestry Honors Late Rev Joan Briston at St Michael's
At a meeting of Wardens and Vestry of St Michael's Church Bristol on March 2 1855 a preamble and resolutions praised the late Rev. Joan Briston as a faithful Christian pastor scholar and friend. They express sorrow at his death while noting gratitude for his beneficence and urge emulation of his virtues. Resolutions call for publication in Christian Witness and Bristol Phenix.
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St. Michael's Church
Joan Briston
Joan Baisrep
Christian Witness
Boston
Bristol Phenix
Bristol
Sentences Reported in Havana for Estrampes and Felix
A letter from New Orleans dated 27 ult states Estrampes was sentenced to death by garrotte and Felix to ten years in the chain gang in Africa. Neither appeared at trial. Felix, born in Cuba, long resident here. his mother from this town’s respectable family. Hope for mitigation advised.
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New Orleans
Havana
Estrampes
Felix
Africa
Cuba
Lecture by Mr Eames Attracts Large Audience
The Thursday evening lecture by Mr. Eames drew much attention and a large crowd. The third lecture is set for Thursday evening next with the topic Journey across the Long Desert following the Children of Israel route via the Red Sea Fountain of Marmh Wells of Elim Mount Sinai Petra and the Holy Land.
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Eames
Israel
Red Sea
Fountain
Marmh
Elim
Mount Sinai
Petra
Holy Land
Stanton and Skinner begin 230 ton schooner keel laid
Stanton and Skinner have contracted to build a schooner of about 230 tons burthen and have laid her keel. She is to be built for parties in Providence. Mr J B Thompson is engaged in building a large pleasure yacht for Mr Jerry Angell of Providence and a large boat for parties in this town.
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Messrs. Stanton & Skinner
Providence
J. 8. Thompson
Jerry Angell
Court of Probate Monthly Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Court of Probate will be held at the Probate office on Monday afternoon next at 2 o'clock.
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Court of Probate
Telegraph line completed connecting Providence to New England and beyond
The editorial praising the new Telegraph line notes completion and readiness for delivery to the company. It links Providence with New England offices and, soon, New York City, enabling faster messages. It credits the Byinghans for the enterprise and warns against neglect by managers.
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Phenix
Byinghans
Providence
New England
New York City
New York
Turbulent Week in California: Pearl Explosion and Aftermath
The week brought disaster from the Pearl steamer explosion near Sacramento causing many deaths and injuries. Treasure aboard was recovered, while official reports detail passengers and crew, including Col. Alex Anderson and other named figures. Indian troubles rise near Clamath River as tensions grow.
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Peru
Ocean
Alta California
Pearl
Sacra
Col
Alex. Anderson
Nevada
Virginia
Sacramento
Maryville
Adams & Express
Wells
Fargo & O
Chas, Cromwell
Irom Maine
Judge Hinckley
Shasta
Win. O'Connor
Long Bar
Samuel Randall
William McBride
Wells, Fargo & Co
Chas, Jewell
Maine
David Monroe
Philip, Riley
Nicholson
E. D
Nichols
Polley & Co
Emanuel Liun
Bucher& Co
Jus
Pollock
Samuel J. Jones
Erget
R. K. Williames
Giane
Davie
Iowa Hill
Spayer
Mr. Goodman
San Francisco
Thos. Sheridan
H. Hussey
Abner T. Soule
KR. B. Carroll
Edw. Duncan
Hadleigh
Pears
Wmn. Bay
James Cavanagh
Acquach
Wooley Kearney
Turner's Ferry
Sag Joaquin
Lynch
Clamath River
George Sheldon
Oaklands
Ald
Kelney
Golden Age
New York
Stirring Political Campaign in New Hampshire Headlines
The Boston Journal notes intense political activity in New Hampshire with late night meetings in Newport at Burke and Metcalf residences. It reports large sums, including 4000 dollars in Manchester, 7500 dollars to Daley in Concord, and a suspected $25 vote-buying attempt, illustrating widespread corruption concerns amid the campaign.
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Boston Journal
Pomrice
New Hampseine
Granite State
Newport
Burke
Pierce
Metcalf
R. N
Manchester Democrat
Free Soil
Lg Ia
Daley
Gaphalie
Concord
Eanga Roads
Thompson Co
John Gass
Elm Street
Kossuth on Boxarian Afrains
A New York gentleman summarizes European affairs with four points. He notes minor ministerial changes without policy shift, England's fading aristocracy and imperial drift, risky political fixes, and a trend of theater moving inland across Europe.
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Kossuth
Ito
New York
Europe
England
British
Caan
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Joan Bawren
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