News of a prisoner pardon plan in colonial Georgetown
Major Lindsay reveals Colonel Campbell holds Kate Mowbray's father prisoner and discusses a possible pardon tied to Kate's marriage. Kate confronts the proposal, torn between saving her father and moral outrage while Lindsay presses for swift agreement.
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Eulor
Evi
Sonia Ced
Viet
Andeay
Kate
Nosepee
Leah
Misa Mowbray
Mowbray
Watson
Lord Rawdon
Camden
Campbell
Georgetown
Union
Blake Jey
Wilson
Lindsay
Lindaay
Othare
Ari
Mr. Mowbray
Cammpbell
Agaii
Owen
Major Lindsay
Saus
Aria
Miss Mowbray
Leoma
Major Lindsay Himsel
Alia
Kate Faces Release Then Vows to Save Her Father
Major Lindsay grapples with remorse as Kate, torn between duty and affection, resolves to save her father. He plans to escort her to Georgetown while Mrs Blakely arranges travel for the ladies, as the scene closes with departure orders and a tense farewell.
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Lindsay
Preston
Irwin
Ludaay
Mra
Biakelyys
Kate
Litte
Blakely
Mijor Liu
Firth
Georgetown
American Generosity Toward Ireland Inspires Gratitude Abroad
The Dublin Freeman's Journal reports Irish gratitude for American relief to famine in Ireland, contrasting American charity with British policy. It notes the National Repeal Association praising American Christians and lists relief networks in New York, New Orleans, Washington and Boston. It also mentions General Taylor shifting volunteers to the Rio Grande and updates on troop movements and a new cow catcher for a Stonington Railroad locomotive.
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Dublin Freeman's Journal
America
National Repeal Association
B.A. Molley
Christiana
Mand
All Ireland
Ireland
Wabtington
New York
New Orleans
Washington
Boston
Stonington
Rutter
Retaining Obstacles Cleared From Track During Ceremony
A description notes removing obstacles that appear on the track before the ceremony, including animals in the way, to prevent injury and ensure a clear course.
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Kosten Ournai
General Assembly to open in Newport May 4th
The May Session of the General Assembly will commence in Newport on Tuesday next May 4 for organizing the government for the year ahead and for other business. The Court of Probate will meet Monday at 2 PM at the Probate Office. News from the war front offers no major developments this week and volunteers may reenlist for continued service into July as operations continue around Vera Cruz and San Juan de Ulloa amid Santa Anna’s resistance.
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General Assembly
Newport
Court of Probate
Ie Probate
Interor
Mexico
Ciy
Vera Cruz
San Juan de Ulloa
Santa Anna
Smithkey
Smithfield
Consul Irist Not Departing for Mexico Say Reports
The report claiming Mr. Consul Irist left for Mexico to push peace talks is unfounded. He reportedly departed Washington to visit a sick brother in the West.
Corinthian Ship Repaired After Shore Damage
The Corinthian, sold to a New London company, was partially repaired and sailed for Hartford yesterday morning. Damaged while on shore, the repair cost a substantial sum, but after thorough work she will resume service as a fine fast ship.
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Corinthian
New London
Hintport
Spain
Weather Turns Warmer May Boost Early Spring Growth
The past month has been cool and windy with little farming progress. Signs point to a warmer spell that could accelerate vegetation toward typical spring development. A seed time and harvest forecast remains hopeful, a promise not yet broken. An article on slavery by Sidney E. Muree appears on the first page and invites reader attention.
Early ship launches and reports from 19th century port towns
A Boston firm plans to launch a 180 ton schooner from Adnus Crandall's yard with Dan Sears as commander. News items note slave trade pardons, weather and rising prices for provisions, a New York proclamation offering rewards for outrages, Kentucky slave valuations, and local shipwreck gratitude messages to Captain Lawless of the Planter.
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Boston
Dan, Sears
Adnus
New York
Columbia County
Ramble Through a Native Town Celebrates Prosperity
The writer tours State street shipyard, foreman Mr. Crandall, Coggeshall Perry works, and the planking and planing shops praising local industry. They note growing homes, tree lined lots, and improving streets while visiting the old burying ground, reflecting on ancestors and the town’s pride.
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State Street
Crandall
Messrs. Coggeshall & Perry
Wood St
Mexico's Santa Anna vows to fight on as Vera Cruz falls
From Havana Diario de la Marina and Com. Ada Fike reports Spain lauds the Mexican defense and the Spanish consul Escalante as surrender terms near. Santa Anna sails with 2000 more troops toward Vera Cruz while 2000 return north. Enrolment continues and generals dispute terms amid siege and bombardment accounts.
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Mexico
Havana
Lai
Chance
Altec
Vera Crug
Eny
San Luis Potosi
Diario de la Marina
Scuti
Senor Escalante
Gays
Senor Ramon Villa
Com. Ada
Fire destroys shops and residents on Westminster Street
A Sunday night blaze in a wooden building opposite the Arcade on Westminster Street caused rapid spread forcing Mrs Copps and others to escape from the third story. Draper and Warner stores were insured. Copps insured for 1000. Dinsmore uninsure. Building insured for 4000. Damages estimated 1000 to 1200. Prov. Journal
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Jim
Duncan
Westminister
Mira
Coppa
Mr. Draper
Warner
Hartford
Miss Coppa
Dinsmore
Mutual
Prov
Journal
Steam Cotton Factory in Warkex Reported
A town company plans a large steam powered cotton factory with 10 000 spindles and 110 000 dollars capital nearly fully subscribed. Stockholders meeting formed a committee to buy land and the factory is likely to be built in the town's north area. A second manufacturing company may also be established in the north part of the town.
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Warkex
Nouth
Warren Svar
Steam line to Havana planned from Charleston
A new company formed in Charleston aims to establish direct steam communication with Havana with capital 0,060 and a planned boat touching at Key West. Captain Barkmen, formerly commander of the ship Anson for a New York packet line, will command the vessel. The project was discussed in court on Friday.
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Havana
Key West
Barkmen
Anson
New York Packet
Charleston Court
Escape of Rivera from Maldonado and exile to Montevideo
Private letters report Rivera fled Maldonado and reached Montevideo on February 9. Fearing assassination, the government sent him aboard a French steamer to Martine Garcia, effectively exiled. He plundered hides and used them for his own profit, provoking uncertain outcomes.
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la Punta
Mansfield
Montevideo
Rivera
Maldonaldo
Martine Garcia
Pysanda
Rusas
New York Herald
Death of Hopkinton Deacon at Brighton Station
The Brighton correspondent reports Deacon Elijah Fitch of Hopkinton died suddenly on Tuesday morning at the Brighton Station. He fell on the railroad track while awaiting a car with Elijah Clack and died instantly. He was about 70, a respected citizen.
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Brighton
Elijah Fitch
Hopkinton
Elijah Clack
Boston Daily Journal
Slavery ban in new territories defended by South Carolina figure
In a letter published in the National Intelligencer, Hon. Waddy Thompson of South Carolina argues against territorial legislation and asserts that slavery will forever be prohibited south of the Rio Grande by enduring laws, stronger than any Congress could enact.
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Waddy Thompson
South Carolina
National Intelligens Cer
Wastington
Rio Grande
Rev Tuatcuva Thayer Sails for Europe Seeking Health
The Rev Tuatcuva Thayer of Spring Street Church sails from New York on the Packets Liverpool for Europe. He plans first to reach Germany then visit major continental and English sites before returning next spring. The congregation and friends send prayers for his speedy recovery and safe return.
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Tuatcuva Tuayer
Springstreet
Liverpool
New York
Thayer
Europe
Germany
England
Newport Mercury
New Steampoat Bay State To Link Fall River and New York
The Bay State will run May 10 from Fall River to New York, connecting with the Old Colony and Fall River Railroads. Captain J Comstock will command a vessel 300 feet long, 40 feet beam, 14 feet depth, 1600 tons, with 40 foot diameter wheels. Hull and engine cost $100 000. Main cabin clear ten feet between decks with 400 berths, offering ample ventilation and light. The line emphasizes safety with robust cables and anchors and aims to attract travelers who value comfortable night rest over speed.
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Bay State
Fall River
New York
Old Colony
J. Comstock
Ste
Atlantic
Ousion Journal
Death of Martin Brimmer Former Boston Mayor
Martin Brimmer Eng late Mayor of the city died after a sudden brain hemorrhage on Saturday. He survived until 3 am yesterday, leaving a legacy of amiable character and public service. He held multiple offices with independence and general confidence in his judgement. The public and his friends mourn his unexpected loss.
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Baimaer
Martin Brimmer
Brimmer
Lange
Loston Deily
A Seamen’s Wife with Five Husbands
A ship’s paper notes a wife drawing portions of her husbands wages as paymaster. Examination shows she is wife to five seamen. The piece humorously asks whose wife she will be when the Indies hospital is set up, comparing her to the wife of Sycar.
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Indies’ Hospital
Sycar
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