Financial and cultural notes from New York and abroad
Reports on gold dust movements, money market stimulus, and a rise in flour and corn prices. Appointments: Dexter Brigham Jr named to Nicaraguan transit post. N. K. Hall tipped as Russia minister. The Journal of the Fine Arts renamed to The Musical World. Jenny Lind concerts teased. polemical church clashes in Charleston attract national attention. Nesbitt's American Times discontinued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phenix
New York
Cummer
Avants Courvers
Gies
Crescent City
California
Banks
Union
Philadelphia
Forty
Abdallah
Hassem & Co
New Orleans
Nicaragua
Dexter Brigham, Jr
Harnden & Co
Northern Light
San Juan
Nicaragua Storm Transit Company
N. K. Hall
Russia
St. Petersburg
Franklin
London
Paris
Journal of the Fine Arts
Oliver Dyer
Jenny Lind
Goldschmidt
Republic
Jesus Christ
God
Jenny
Charleston
Ballinger
Ageinst
Luther
John Bachman
Aline
Nesbitt
American Times
Committees Form for Bristol Warren Providence Railroad
Committees at Providence Bristol and Warren met in Providence to organize travel freight estimates and probable building costs for a Bristol to Providence railroad. Sub committees to determine freight and travel volumes are named and stock books to open within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Bristol
Warren
Week of sunny weather brings busy gardens and fields
The past week has been exceptionally fine with gardeners and farmers busy planting. The landscape is lush and green, reflecting cheerful summer conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Earth
Woman Drowns Child Then Herself in Swanzey Pond
Sunday Mrs Thomas Lather of Swanzey took her child to a nearby pond and drowned it before killing herself. Neighbors described her as respectable, but authorities noted possible hereditary insanity linked to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lather
Swanzey
Local School Opens at Armory This Morning
Advertisement notes A Eppy will open a school at the armory in town this morning. Eppy is highly praised by the Providence Journal New Bedford Mercury and other papers as an accomplished teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dancine Schoor
A. Eppy
Armory
Providence Journal
New Bedford Mercury
Bristol Town Council Bans Street Organists
The Bristol town council reportedly enforces a street music ban under a by law or clause. The Fall River News reprints the claim but questions its accuracy amounting to a dream of editors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goon News
Bristol
Fall River
Dr Korest’s Revolutionary Funds Invested in English Brewing
Dr Korest travelled the country seeking funds for revolutionary ends. He allegedly diverted money to establish a brewing business in England, using the proceeds from investments tied to Saltka and Destiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korest
Ews
England
Rhode Island General Assembly elects officers and counts votes
The Rhode Island General Assembly convened with counting committees in Newport County, Providence County, and other areas. Officers chosen include Governor Elisha Harris and Lieutenant Governor Samuel Arnold, while a protest against Providence seats was referred to a select committee. The Maine Law debate and various committee actions followed as sessions continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Henry Y. Cranston
Joseph Anthony
Thomas R. Hunter
Seth Bateman
John T
Providence
Leonard Blodget
Cyril Babcock
Seth Padelford
Henry Saiheys
George W. Hall
Americus V. Potter
Geo . Rathbone
Amos C. Barstow
Ezra Bourn
Iel E. Carpenter
Zelotes W. Holden
Christopher C. Potter
Portsmouth
Jonathan Dennis
Warwick
Simo Henry Greene
Christopher Holden
Pardon Spencer
Kendell Holden
North Kingstone
Robert Rodman
Thomas Hill
South Kingston
Elisha Watson
Nathaniel C. East Greenroich
Robert Allyn
Jamestowen
William A Weeden, Jr
Smithfield
Robert Harris
Daniel Pearce
John Fenner
Thomas Steere
Elisha Mowryd
Lerael B. Parrinton
Scituate
Harley P. Angell
Wm. A. Roberts
Foster
G. E
Cranston
Almoran Harris
Edwin Field
Little Compton
Oliver C. Brownell
Richmond
George Weeden
Hopkinton
George WW. Holdridge
North Providence
Thomas Davis
Zelotes Wetherell
John F. Smith
Joseph B. Stone
Cumberland
Fenner Brown
Onley Arnold
George L. Dana
Mowry Taft
Burrillville
Silas A. Comstock
Burrill Logee
Johnston
Seril Winsor
William Steere
Alfred Bosworth
Warren
Wingate Hayes
Thomas C. Greene
Dumont
Mr. Davis
Arnold Saunders
General Assembly
N. F. Dixon
T. G. Turner
Barstow
Newport County
Wm. P. Sheffield
John T. Bush
George C. Card
Providence County
Philip Allen
Elisha Harris
Neto Nue
Samuel G. Arnold
Wm. B. Lawrence
Lane Fisher
Whalen
Asa Potter
Christopher E. Robbins
Waiter
Burgess
A. Edwin Wilbarhae
Samuel B. Vernon
Messrs. Cranston
Bosworth
Sheffield
Padelford
Dixon
House
Mr. In
Senate
Davis
Cavite
F. Brown
Maine
Lawrence
Dorr
Newport Artillery
Rhode Island
Weongspay Moraine
Elisha R. Potter
Messrs
T. Steere
Arnold
C. C. Potter
First Arrival at Albany From Burravo
The canal boat Saratoga Capt. J Knappe from Buffalo on the canal left for the east after a break at Alton and was detained until water and cargo arrangements allowed. Clyde received its cargo of oats. The U S steamer Saranac will sail from Pensacola for Nicaragua and Costa Rica carrying a U S agent and the British Consul General to discuss differences with our allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Burravo
Saratoga
J. Knappe
Buffalo
Cloe
Argus
Alton
Clyde
Wasumreron
U.S
Saranac
Pensacola
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Ving Weer Cere
United Sales
Ceeedain
Trade Wind reaches Panama amid Pacific bustle
The Trade Wind arrived at Panama April 5 from San Francisco in 28 days, said to be the shortest sailing passage on record. Emigration from Chile continues briskly and legislation remains engrossed in controversy over the water lot bill with bribery allegations in former legislatures. Mr Clay’s condition worsens as President Fillmore visits in a solemn, poignant moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geross
Flauher
F. Whittier
Baltimore
Winfield Scott
San Francisco
Panama
Georgia
Caticosin— Intelli
South America
Chile
Tax Mennonist Conference Hears Admission of Lay Delegates
The M E Church conference discussed altering ecclesiastical government by admitting laymen to legislative councils. A petition from the Onedin Conference opposed lay delegates led to a seven member committee and tabled action pending a special committee. The group also ordered a three member committee to gather contributions for a Baltimore monument to deceased Bishops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tger
Baltimore
Boston. Journal
Bay State resumes Fall River Line service to Boston
The fine steamer Bay State under Capt. Wm Brown has resumed the Fall River Line to Boston after a thorough overhaul including new paint and added state rooms. The stewards remain under Isaac Hinman and the line now includes Bay State and Empire State with Capt. Benjamin Brayton. In New York, Joseph Sleeth beat his wife Matilda on Sunday, killing her next day with rum cited as instigator. Maine Legislature adjourned sine die after 111 days, with a law abolishing District Courts and adding three Supreme Court judges, effective the 30th. A bill also passed for a School Commissioner in each county, abolishing the Board of Education and Teachers’ Institutes, with commissioners paid up to 200 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay State
Wm. Brown
Fall River
Boston
Isaac Hinman
Wm Brown
Empire State
Benjamin Brayton
New York
Joseph Sleeth
Matilda
Rum
Maine
Anact
Supreme Court
Tco
Board of Education
Man Found Dead Near Canal Lock In See on Nantey
A male body was found at a canal lock in See on Nantey with remains of clothing removed and unknown cause. Police recovered several dollars on the deceased and began an inquiry into his identity, described as probably named Bate or Bate wena tt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Bopy
Woonsoccer
Nantey
Ives Pont Nes
Owena
Stemeen
Bate Wena
Legislative action ratified by people in Michigan Territory
Gen Jones of Danthee a mietes re against the Maine Law. The Legislature of Michesiots Territory has passed said law and referred it to the people, who have ratified it by a large majority. At a late Meeting of the eieei Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church in New York City, two hundred thousand dollars was set aside for the Society during the year. A mission to India is contemplated, and a great enlargement of the mission to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen Jones
Danthee
Mietes
Maine
Michesiots
Eieei Society
the Methodist Episcopal Church
New York City
India
California
Death of Mr. Tracy Jean Connell Reported at Port
The Nancy Ain schooner arrived at Port after yesteryear with news from Captain Jacobs. Tracy Jean Connell died at the port on the 14th instant from an apoplectic fit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacobs
Sis
Massive Newsravens Circular Advertisement Mail
A circular advertisement entry notes a mass mailing from Newsravens with subject lines about letters and pees. The fragment hints at promotional content and circular distribution by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doe-Net
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bristol Prenix
Tee
Sepreces Court
Messie
G. H. Es Lake
Tiwasday Moawine
Diman
Justices Court
Bank
Powens
Kent County
Ion Wesrae
Illin
Levi Sali
Westcott
Daniel C. Denham
George C.shaw
Daniel C. Eet
John G. Goin Jr
Messadore T. Bennett
William Bodfish
William J. Robberts
Charles Cozzens
William B.aes
Rovidence Burrington Anthony
Daniel Wilkinson
Washi
Uriah H. Lawton
Ieee
Stephen Johnson
Thomas Bateman
John G. Tibbitts
Washington
Grand
O'Clock
R. A
Peition
Kent
Pawtucket
Charlestown
Select Committee
G. H. Browne
Tas Sourn Canotind
Catskill Mountain House
New Hampshire
Wasmacton
Mr. Clay
Fillmore
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!