Bristol Citizens Weigh Rail Route to Providence
In Bristol on May Day 1852 citizens debated with Norris and J M Blake about building a railroad to Providence via Bishop’s on Seekonk. Providence businessmen urged a direct India Point line and a strong state buy-in to boost Bristol and eastern shore real estate and summer population. Proposals cited Boston access benefits, harbor advantages, and the economic growth seen in Providence as a model for the Bristol region.
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Bristol
Providence
Rhin
Norris
J. M. Blake, Esq
Boston
Bishop’s
Seekonk
Boston and Providence Railroad
Boston and Providence Railroad Company
India Point
Bay
Jodia Point
South Water Street
Cove
Pawtucket
Fall River
Meight
Greenwich
City of
Ston
Uera
Frente
Bos
Tada Pla
Providence Nova de Greene
Hodge
Leconte
Rainy California imports flood New York markets in spring
Correspondence notes heavy spring rain on the island and odd weather shifts from California. Kossuth’s Springfield remarks divide opinion. New York officials discuss Luther Bradish’s appointment and a treasurer role. Bank runs and protests highlight finance, while the cotton market, wheat, corn, pork, and beef prices move amid shipping delays. Merchants adopt department store style selling. German residents cluster in Washington and Greenwich streets, facing resistance. Van Wyatt returns to tailor in town.
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Phenix
New York
California
Kossuth
Springfield
Mase
Ovepart
Aston
Shaye
Luther Bradish
Young
U.S
St. Mary's Bank of Georgia
John G, Winter & Co
United States
Winfield Scout
Aspinwall
Lethmus
Mestre, Lee, Brewster & Co
Cale
Goude
Washington
Greenwich
Sutinam
Tanka
Zion Herald to Publish Daily During General Conference
The Methodist General Conference will start in Boston on Monday and likely run through May. Zion's Herald plans a daily edition reporting the convention in full. Subscription is $1.00 in advance. Capt. Joseph P. Russell, aged 83, is noted among obituaries with unclear details.
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Methodist General Conference
Boston
Zion's Herald
Proposed Riverside Route Delineated for Warren Seekonk
Viator of South Seekonk, April 1859, outlines a proposed road from Warren through Barneysville to the Providence River. He argues the route offers low grade, minimal rights disruption, and easy river bridging, boosting regional travel and land values while linking Mall River and Nayatt corridors.
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Bristol
Palmer
Barneysville
Handy
Seekonk
Munnie
Ira Krot
Providence
Warren
Kent
Barrington
Palmer's River
Luther's Corner
Fall River
Viator
South Seekonk
Departure notice for steamer Anco to Newport
The steamer Anco under Capt Winslow will sail from Warren on Tuesday morning at 7 o'clock for Newport. Passengers from this town may travel to Newport and return for 74 cents, including stage fare.
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Anco
Winslow
Warren
Newport
Bristol Railroad Meeting Fills Mechanics Hall with Support
Yesterday’s Providence gathering of business leaders and capitalists praised the Bristol railroad proposal. Speakers outlined route feasibility and costs, and Duncan declared, we may now go home in the confident assurance that the road will be built. Citizens may expect an official subscription call from the committee.
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Providence
Worcester
Plainfield
Mechanics Hall
Duncan
Providence Bristol Railroad Meeting Pins Hopes on Direct Link
Providence citizens gathered at Mechanics Hall on April 26 to push a Providence Warren Bristol railroad. A committee was formed to open subscription books and study surveys with aims for a direct route and faster construction as soon as feasible.
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Providence
Mechanics Hall
Gen. Smith
Warren
Bristol
Amos D. Smith
Charles H. Dabney
Tully D. Bowen
Jabez C. Knight
Earl P. Mason
William Goddard
Samuel G. Arnold
James H. Read
Edward D. Pearce
Byron Sprague
Avexabell
RCAN
Franklin Expedition links and Paris grand review discussed
Inquiries note a captain's claim of seeing two ships from the lost Arctic Expedition. The Crystal Palace dispute continues as the Hero brings £200000 more gold, totaling £600000 that week. France fixes May 16 for a grand review in Paris with Eagles distributed. a fete at the Ecole Militaire for the President is planned.
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Franklin
Crystal Palace
Hero
Melbourne
Victorien
France
Champs de Mars
Paris
Ecole Militaire
M. Michelet
A. Mickiewiz
Irawy
Madrid
Austria
Trieste
Northern Light Arrives from California with 400 Passengers
The steamer Northern Light docked at 10 o clock with 400 passengers and April 1st San Francisco dates. She ran low on coal and stopped in Havana for fuel. Passage from California took about 26 days. Passengers held about half a million dollars in specie. Markets were strong with gold dust in supply. Boots and Shoes cheap, dry goods scarce, flour firm, lime plentiful, and coals firm. Several whalers arrived bringing favorable reef reports on sperm oil.
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California
Northern Light
New York
San Francisco
Havana
Sandwich Islands
Arrival of Kossuth in Boston Amid Greetings and Ceremonies
Kossuth and his suite left Worcester Tuesday morning and arrived in Boston to a large public welcome. A procession formed under Benj. Stevens with troops in line escorting through Brookline and Roxbury to the State House. Gov. Boutwell addressed Kossuth on the platform as crowds cheered along Washington and Beacon streets.
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Kossuth
Suite
Worcester
Boston
Mill Dam Crossing
Boston Journal
Light Dragoons
J.C. Jipson
Benj. Stevens
Legislative Committee
Wereester
Washington
Boylston
Charles
Beacon Streets
State House
Gov. Boutwell
Loss on the Elizabeth ship voyage worsens insurance gaps
Reports from Apalachicola state the sailing ship Elizabeth commanded by Carr from Warren to Providence is total loss. Cargo of about 1350 bales of cotton for this city. 500 bales saved uninsured. Insurance around $60,000. local merchants covered $340,000 and re insured $25,000, leaving $15,000 at risk. The Elizabeth, a new Bath Maine built vessel, first voyage. Also a Woonsocket fire injures a Main street wooden building opposite Globe Tavern. Dr Seth Arnold’s stock insured for $600. building owned by Dr Tyler Briggs insured for $700. a Lowell Jour son drownings on Merrimack banks noted.
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Roger Williams
Boston
Elizabeth
Bath
Maine
Woonsocket
Main Street
Globe Tavern
Seth Arnold
Worcester
Tyler Briggs
California Ticket Case Ends with No Detention
Investigation into fraud allegations against George E Hamilton & Co. concluded with witnesses examined. Judge Withers ruled there were no grounds for detaining the accused and ordered their release, while victims await further action by authorities from York Evening Post.
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California
George E
York Evening Post
Lightning Strikes East Orleans Injures Hopkins Family
At East Orleans on Wednesday last week Sylvester Hopkins' son was struck by lightning causing chimneys to fall and the roof to shatter. The Sienna was set ablaze, furniture destroyed, and a bed with his wife and child damaged.
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East Orleans
Sylvester Hopkins
Robberies Reported On Kossuth Train During Speech
Pickpockets following Kossuth robbed two men in the church during his speech. Silas Cook of this city lost 300 dollars after having earlier placed 700 dollars, saving him from a 1000 dollar theft. Another man named Sikee lost 85 dollars. A message from Henry Tannatt of Meriden CT notes pickpockets on the train with Kossuth who robbed him of 180 dollars.
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Proxrocxets Fottowine Kossyta
Kossuth
Silas Cook
Carpenter
Sikee
Henry Tannatt
Meriden
Springfield Republican
Great Maron Race Announced With Pine and Cherry Table
The notice declares a grand race to occur on the first and describes two fair men to inspect the event. animals start from the foot of State street and perform fifteen somersets before the umpires render a decision.
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State Street
Breach of contract suit in Superior Court details
Beale sues Mild Hayes for 40000 after Catharine Hirese case, alleging breach. The defendant demurs, arguing contract limits damages to 3000 in liquidation, but Beale seeks more than double that amount.
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Sort
Catharine Hirese
Taebata
Catharinees
Beale
Mild Hayes
Fendant
Robbery at Roxbury House Ends with Wounded Thief
Three men entered the David A. Simmons house in Roxbury by breaking a back window. Mrs. Sumner confronted the robber with a poker. a hatchet was thrown, injuring the intruder who fled leaving bloodstains and a dress behind. Police search continues as Roxbury reports further break ins nearby.
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Roxsway
David A. Simmons
Hi Street
Roxbury
Mas Poe
Sodess
Tharn
Geo. B. Fae
Boston
Heirs bid at late sale over Penn Treaty property
An auction record notes the heirs of William negotiating at a late sale concerning a property tied to Penn's Treaty with Mr Catlin for Joseph Herken, valued at five hundred guineas.
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William
Penn
Mr. Catlin
Joseph Herken
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van. Wyatt
Joseph P. Russel
Yar Wettetrpa
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Providence Journal, Providence, and Bristol Railroad
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