Astounding proposal for U S protectorate over Mexico debated
The Senate entertains a bold idea to restore a protectorate over Mexico. Critics warn it would threaten U S liberties and set a dangerous precedent of national usurpation while Mexico resists and would not consent. The piece cautions against imperial overreach and questions politicians motives.
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Senate
United States
Mexico
Houston
Panames
Family of Nations
Louis Napoleon
France
England
India
Washington
Mexica
Smith
South
Third Providence ballot yields no election in assembly race
A third elimination round for Providence lawmakers produced no winner in the Senator and six General Assembly seats. Ex-Gov Horrix trailed by about thirty votes for the Senate, leaving candidates unresolved.
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General Assembly
Providence
Horrix
Garden Seeds Presented by U S Representative Overts
Thanks are extended to Hon. N B Overts of the U S House of Representatives for presenting various parcels of garden seeds.
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N. B
U.S. House of Representatives
Edgartown Postmaster Credits Massachusetts Lawe and Resolves Copy
S L Prasz Enq Postmaster at Edgartown provides a copy of the Lawe and Resolves passed by the Massachusetts Legislature at its last session. The notice notes the document's delivery and entitlement to the recipient.
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S.L. Prasz
Edgartown
Mayeachusetts
Gold's Patent Steam Heating Apparatus Promoted
A description extols Gold's Patent Steam Heating Apparatus as a healthful, clean, and economical warming solution for private residences schools stores and public buildings. It claims ease of management and broad suitability and notes patent protection in the United States and Europe with pamphlet materials by Prof Silliman detailing its advantages.
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Silliman
New Haven
Europe
April Snow Storms Sweeps Through Town
A weekend snow storm began Sunday evening and lasted into Monday morning, coating roofs with about two inches. The sun briefly returned before Tuesday evening when another round of snowfall began, continuing through the night and potentially reaching four to five inches if not melted. Strong northeast winds made the day cold and disagreeable, followed by a cool clear Wednesday with wind from the northwest.
William Stawe Ordained Priest at St Michael's
On Wednesday morning last William Stawe was ordained at St Michael's Church to the sacred office of the priesthood. A sermon by Rev T H Vail of Taunton was admired. The candidate was presented by Rev Mr Hathaway and others assisted in the service. Bishop Clarke administered the holy communion with the assisting clergy. A large congregation showed deep interest and the choir delivered excellent singing.
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Oxpmnavion
William Stawe
St. Michael's Church
T. H. Vail
Taunton
Mase
Hathaway
Bishop Clarke
Messrs
Maxcy, Henshaw
Warner
Public safety plan urged to curb street crowding
The note urges steps at the upcoming Pawn Mesting to prevent large gatherings of young men and boys on public street corners, especially Sundays. It cites insults to passersby, particularly females, and mentions a town by law and the need for watchmen to enforce it.
Kansas political clash over Lecompton era constitutional fate
Amid Kansas and national debate, the Senate reviews the Conference Committee report on Lecompton matters. Minority objection cites fairness and population norms, while proponents push land ordinance as path to statehood. Debate spans Monday to Thursday with no final vote.
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Congressional Conference
Kansas
Senate
Seward
Mr. Howard
Michigan
Lecompton
Napoleon
Missouri
Greene
House of Representatives
U. S
Territory of
United States
Congress
Kanoes
Thirty Third Rhode Island Baptist Convention Meets in Providence
The thirty third annual Rhode Island Baptist Convention opened in Providence with Rev. Dr. Jackson presiding. The Board of Managers reports 162 baptisms and 197 additions to churches aided by the convention, 200 baptized including Friendship Street Church, and 248 received. Over twenty one hundred conversions reported across state Baptist churches with widespread revival evident.
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Rhode Island Baptist Convention
Providence
Jackson
Newport
Board of Managers
Friendship Street
Thia
Electric storm damages homes and shocks workers
A Friday lightning strike caused property damage in multiple towns. The Haley house suffered serious injuries to Mrs Haley, chimney and front damage at another Bolton Brass home, and an accidental rifle discharge from the blast. Electric shocks affected New Bedford Mercury office staff, with reports of a sulfurous odor and a ceiling hole. No fatalities, several injuries, and additional lightning hits noted in Water Street, Fairhaven woods, and surrounding areas.
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James Haley
Haley
Bolton
Brass
New Bedford Mercury
New Bedford
Water Street
Chim‘ney of ‘ Building Era ; 7 F P Seabury & Son and G. R. Thornton
South Water Street
Seyprby
wmenp-penonszeRut-ne - Nalinj
Fairhaven
Lightning Strikes South Croton House Injuring Elderly Woman
During a Friday thunderstorm the lightning entered the South Croton residence of the Trish family via the chimney. A shaft damaged plaster, destroyed a looking glass, and struck an elderly woman causing severe injuries. The fluid split into two shafts harming Mrs. McCarty and Mrs. Tegan, with one tearing the shoe and pegs into her foot. no fatalities occurred.
Sneampoat Massacre Near St Louis Caused by Ship Rivalry
A collision of two steamers the Ocean Spray and Hannibal City near St Louis led to a turret and turpentine fueled fire. The Ocean Spray burned and forced to beach and then set Keokuk ablaze as crew misused flammable materials. Twenty lives were reportedly lost.
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St. Louis
Ocean Spray
Waldo Marah
Peoria
Hannibal City
Keokuk
Denniston
Ohio
Whites Endangered in San Domingo Siege
Dispatches from San Domingo report that Baezian forces are encircling the white citizens in the walled city. The American Consul Elliot and his wife Dona Merced de la Roche endure insults while the U S flag is dragged through streets. Negro mobs allegedly target whites as American seamen vanish and ships stay away for relief.
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Crimcan Conornion
San Dourco
Washington Star
San Domingo
Baezia
Elliot
Dona Merced de la Roche
Island
United States
Balloon arrival sparks shock in Columbia County Arkansas
A man named Ben Johnson from Harrison County Missouri appeared in a balloon to which his wild steeds were harnessed. He claimed to have traveled in mid heaven for nearly forty eight hours and said it was time to descend. The tale reads like a hoax but is attested to as true by credible townspeople.
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Columbia County
Arkansas
Ben. Johnson
Harrison County
Aissouri
Poe
Arrival of the Arabia and World News From Europe
The Cunard steam ship Arabia landed in New York at 74 o clock this morning with about £8000 in specie. Reports from London note Parliament discussions on India government and a bill to abolish property qualifications for MPs. France France and England agree not to aid Sardinia in aggression. India news include Sir Colin Campbell at Lucknow, Ghurudipore tension, and Bastions in the Chandun district. Market notices show steady corn, wheat, sugar and other commodities with price ranges and naval stores not quoted.
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Europe
Arabia
New York
Cunard
Stone
Liverpool
de Arabus
Great Britain
Commons
John Russell
India
Hindostan
Disraeli
House of Commons
Notich
Cyclops
Aden
Red Sea
Italy
France
England
Sardinia
Austria
United States
Malta
Colin Campbell
Lucknow
Oude
Gurudipore
Chundares
Nena Sahib
Bundaleund
Yeh
Calcutta
Hugh Rose
Banpoor
Ceylon
Y. C. Naval
Killing at Brandreth House in New York Nightclub Scene
In room 343 at the Brandreth House two guests William J G Echmann and T H Brown with companions Joseph Ward and Vincent De Lorenz drank liquor. Echmann fired a pistol while fooling with it wounding waiter Benjamin Graham who died minutes later. Echmann surrendered. Brown Ward and Lorenz fled but were captured by police.
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Tug Tracep
Branprara House
New York
Brandreth
Echmann
Graham
Brown
London
Ward
Lorenz
Deathbed scene of Dudley A Tyng at Jaynes Hall
An eye witness minister recounts Tyng's final hours before death. He maintained confidence in recovery until an hour before passing, bidding farewell to family and urging all to seek salvation. He spoke to his wife of raising their sons for the ministry and urged his father and brethren in the ministry to stand up for Jesus as he sang Rock of Ages and died.
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Monzx'ss
Dupuy A. Tyna
Jayne's Hall
Tyng
X . Lyng
Stephen H Tyng
Jesus
Dudley A. Tyng
Death notices from Pomarztram report Philadelphia and Newport deaths
On Pomarztram April 23 a report lists the death of Robert Rutter of Philadelphia and mentions passengers James Cornell of Newport R. I., George Lafond of New Jersey, and other seamen aboard the yellow foreer, per arrival from Rio on the 14th.
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Pomarztram
Ghip
Gray Eagle
Rio
California Mails Bring Treasure and Passengers to New York
The steamship Moses Taylor arrived from Aspinwall with California mails of the 5th inst and treasure near one and a half million dollars. Five hundred passengers embarked, with Wells, Fargo Co and American Exchange Bank among principal consignors. News from Arequipa reports a bloody battle on March 7, Castilla defeating Vivanco and Arequipa stormed. The steamer Apurimac and others captured. 2000 killed in the city’s siege. Oregon and Sandwich Islands dates note political factions near Buchanan era.
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Californias
Moses Ae
Arequipa
Moses. Taylor
Aspinwall
California
Puget’s Sound
Valparaiso
Panama
Castilla
Vivanco
Bolivia
Castillo
Apurimac
Aranco
Lambayaque
Ailao
Iase
Requipa
Mdne Ogaden
United States
Merrimac
Callan
Doctor Oakford
Tumbez
Prnta
Lizzie Thomson
Ciourgiana
Callao
Linares
Bennett
Cornelia
San Francisco
Quarantine Buildings Burned In Staten Island
Fire destroyed the new quarantine buildings at Sugulino's Point Staten Island last night. The structures were occupied and authorities suspect arson. No injuries reported and investigation underway.
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New York
Sugulino’s Point
Staten Island
Religious Intelligence Prayer Meetings Draw Large Crowds
In fall river the union morning prayers continue to attract large audiences held this week in the vestern of the First Baptist church. Conference and prayer meetings across several churches are fully attended with deeper interest. Notable conversions among active young businessmen signal progress in the work. May the Spirit continue to convict hearts toward eternal life.
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Union
First Baptist’ Church
Fall River News
Transatlantic Congress Remarks on Expeditious Mr House Actions
The London Times March 11 quotes remarks from across the sea criticizing how Congress handles proposals. It describes methods to defeat or delay measures including floor duels and threats at hotel bars. The piece contrasts such methods with what the author sees as Britain’s quicker results.
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London Times
Congress
House of Representatives
Washington
Tine
Woman Drowns in Pond Near Walpole Home
Mrs. Wood wife of Horace Wood of Walpole was found Friday morning in a shallow two foot pond near her residence. She had been missing for some time and left the house during the night. The body was recovered with her face in the water, indicating a deliberate self drowning.
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Wood
Horace Wood
Walpole
Fire destroys Somerset stable and horses at Mount Hope works
A fire at 3 o clock Tuesday morning gutted the stable of Somerset House and damaged the adjoining stable and house. Nine horses, two wagons, a chaise, harnesses, barn tools and about three tons of hay were lost. Seven horses belonged to Mount Hope Iron Works Co. Loss estimated at $2500 with no insurance. Falls River News.
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Somerset
Somerset House
Mount Hope Iron Works Co
Peterson Heira
Fall River
Boy Runs Away From Pittsfield Family Over New Trousers
A five year old boy from Pittsfield ran away on Monday after his father refused trousers for him. He was later found at New Lenox, three miles from home, described as an unruly specimen of Young America.
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Pittsfield
New Lenox
America
Axenor to Wimpwarp on Paris arrest claim
A fragmented report recalls an alleged arrest of Pierri in Paris before an explosion. The prisoner supposedly exclaimed that the emperor was dead, prompting a sergeant to remind him he had been treated as a gentleman and urging him to consider the Provisional government’s future.
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Piert
Paris
Pierri
Mass Exodus from Blackstone Prompts Community Loss
Nearly forty residents depart Blackstone within two weeks heading westward to Minnesota and Iowa. They plan to occupy homes purchased and paid for, carrying with them valued traits beyond monetary wealth as the community grapples with the loss. In East Bloomfield New York on the 2th inst John Wall won a $200 verdict against Patrick Lee a Catholic priest and John Gorman for forcibly expelling him from church and injuring him.
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Aration
Blackstone
Minnesota
Iowa
Weonsocket
East Blomfield
N. Y
John Wall
Patrick Lee
John Gorman
Rhode Island Society promotes domestic industry support
The Providence Journal notes Rhode Island Society for the Encouragement of Domestic Industry aims to boost local trade and reduce reliance on England. It urges focus on imports from Brazil and broader international exchange, urging government representation and public education to advance this movement.
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Rhode Island Society For
Mgus
Brasil
Rhode Island
Nelehborood
Trider
England
Coun
Zapreents
Providence Journal
Father Wins Custody Battle Over Children by Will
In Pittsburg Geo S Hamilton died leaving a widow Margaretta and three children. He appointed guardians by will to raise them Protestant, placing them in a Protestant school. The mother sought habeas corpus to reclaim them but Judge Williams ruled the guardian power by deed or will valid under Charles II law, sustaining the will and denying the mother custody.
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Ricar
Nis OniSprex
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Geo. S. Hamilton
Margaretta
Williama
Blind, Paralyzed Stranger Dies in Evansville Home
A blind paralyzed old man died Thursday in Evansville Indiana at a benevolent negresss house. He left papers proving he was John Pocock Wolmes a London surgeon and former Hudson Bay Company employee. He was linked to Captain Parry the Arctic navigator and credited with inventions. The cause of his death is unexplained per local exchanges.
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Sap Fars
Evansville
Indiana
John Pocock Uwolmes
College of Surgeone
London
Hadson Bay Company
Parry
Mutiny on Bosro Suir Black Prince
A Merchants' Exchange bulletin reports Capt. Brown of the Black Prince, after thirteen days at sea, ordered a man in irons who attacked him with a knife. Brown was wounded in two places but not seriously. The mutiny plot aimed to force the ship toward Valparaiso and Callao. seven mutineers were landed and replacements brought aboard before the voyage resumed.
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Merchants’ Exchange
Brown
Rn Janciro
Valparaiso
Callao
Rio
Boston Journal
Execution of a Murphern in New Orleans on April 9
The article reports the execution of George Washington Stevall in New Orleans for the murder of his mistress Mary Ray Durand. He delivers a long remorseful address, cites a fall from grace, and asks for mercy and forgiveness as the trap falls and his life ends.
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New Orleana
George Washington Stevall
Mary Ray Durand
Soule
Isis
New Orleans
Nicaragua
Bhut
Dr. Palmer
Ain
Delery
Balsam of Wild Cherry Promoted by Quack Claims
An odd advertisement touts Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry as fixing throat and lung affections with pharmacists and agents named as endorsers. A separate note reports a 10 oclock Boston train engineer struck by lightning and later recovering at a way station after a shower incident.
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Wistar
H. N. Gifford
Bristol
Lowell Neos
Boston
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Bristol Phenix
May
Court of Probate
Court of Common Pleas
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