Political clash over Kansas and liberty in 1860s debate
A critical editorial accuses the Kansas crisis and President Pierce of abusing executive power to push pro slavery aims. It denounces Missouri mob actions and calls for witnesses, warns of a coming constitutional test, and questions Cass and southern pressure on the North while debating presidential leadership.
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Kansas
Louis Napoleon
América
United St
Pierce
Kuansits
Aden
Cay
House of Representatives
United States
Dge
Robinson
Missouri
Keesler
United States Authority
Congressional Commission
Mace
Lecompton
Corman
Cass
Senate
South
Reuters
Mr. Casa
Fragmentary note on an old wiggle rhyme and names
The readable fragments mention a beau and a farewell line, with foreign sounding names such as Madey Worinet. The text appears as an OCR garble from a historical page. No clear event, date, or location is extractable.
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Perthere
Providence updates and local milestones in 19th century notice
Stockholders vote to sell the Pokenoket Steam Mill and divide proceeds. A new 200 ton schooner for Providence freighting is under construction at Thompson’s shipyard. Providence mayoral race yields James Y. Smith with a 451 vote margin. Americans control city offices. Rising railroad accidents prompt caution at depots. Gopee’s Lady’s Book for June features The Gypsy engraving and fashion plates.
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Pokenoket
Messrs. Thompson
Providence
Burton
America
Gopey
Beauty Out West
Haglet
Ophelia
Old Maida
Greene Resigns. L M Stone Appointed Superintendent
The Providence Post notes the resignation of Mr. G. B. Greene as Superintendent of the Providence Warren and Bristol Railroad and announces the appointment of Mr. L. M. Stone to the post. Stone is praised for prompt and active business habits and is expected to satisfy the public and employers.
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Providence Post
G. 8. Greene
Providence, Warren and Bristol Railroad
L. M. ©. Stone
Postponed Lecture by Rev. J C Richmond Rescheduled
The Lecture of Rev. J C Richmond is further postponed to Thursday evening next, the 22nd inst. The change extends the delay and invites attendance.
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J. C. Richmond
Justice Court Documents Adultery Charges Read
At the May 10 session before Justice Munro Hagard and Munro family members faced adultery charges with Jane Munro and Charles H. Munro. Jane Munro was adjudged probably guilty and bonds set for next Supreme Court term. Charles H. Munro pleaded not guilty and posted bonds for today’s examination. George G. Munro convicted of threats and fined. Isaiah Davis and Davis were fined for assaults, with recognizances set for the next term.
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Justice Munro
James F. Hagard
Jane Munro
Charles H. Munro
Supreme Court
George G. Munro
James Hazard
George
Isaiah Davia
Isaiah Davis
Excursion Train to Providence for Panorama Exhibition
A train will depart the depot at 9 1 2 this morning for Providence offering citizens a chance to view Barclay's Panorama of Jerusalem and the Holy Land. Tickets including Panorama admission cost 45 cents. Mrs. Eames pronounces the panorama a perfect view.
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Providence
Barclay
Jerusalem
Holy Land
Eames
Reception of Padre Vijil as Nicaragua’s minister to the U S
Padre Vijil was received today as minister from Nicaragua by the President. He spoke in Spanish to convey President Rivas’s wish to cultivate friendly U S relations and the President expressed solicitude for Nicaragua’s prosperity. The event sparked a sensation and telegrams spread to New Orleans as a steamer was expected to arrive at Juan with aid for General Walker.
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Padre Vijil
Wastuncron
Nicaragua
United States
Rivas
Niewingua
Padre Vijilas
Jey
Orients
Juan
Walker
Eseiah Palbe
Prospects of a field of daninss in New Jersey
Accounts from across New Jersey agree the prospects of a field of dancing would never be better, with optimism spreading through communities about future events and entertainment opportunities.
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New Jersey
Daninss
Foray Report From New York Trade News
May 16 foray reports Royal Maul Stram bhis arriving in New York with mixed grades and weak prices. Weekly sales reach 42,000 bales with Consols at 92 5. News is unimportant for the morning.
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Foray
New York
Atlantic arrives New York from Liverpool amid peace treaty news
The Atlantic docked in New York at 10 am after leaving Liverpool April 30 with 30 passengers. Reports from Europe note Palmerston and Derby meetings, a May 4 day of thanksgiving, and official publication of the Treaty of Peace with related conventions. Syria unrest follows with English missionary Mr Lyte killed and local violence spreading toward Jerusalem.
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Atlantic
New York
Collins Steamship
Liverpool
Asia
Lord Palmerston
Earl of Derby
Italy
Lord Clarendon
Lord Lyndhurst
Lyndhurst
Naples
Lytle
Jerusalem
Syria
Pacific Drift Report Sparks International Search Effort
A London dated letter to an American recipient claims Captain Tucker of the English ship Swallow saw the Pacific drifting in a terrible gale and disabled. He suggests the missing steamer drifted off Greenland and notes British search vessels failed to locate her.
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Pacific
New York Herald
London
Tucker
Swallow
China
Greenland
Boston Traveller
Philadelphia Election Shapes Buchanan McLean Split
Cor. Courier & Enquirer notes Old Whigs resist joining K N organization and vote Democratic to back Buchanan Likely McLean backs another candidate while Tide McLean runs Gillmore would decline Coalition of Republicans and American forces that occurred in 1854 may reappear this fall The piece discusses party realignments and candidacy prospects in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Buchanan
Judge McLean
K. N
Tide McLean
Qillmore
Sae
Galt
Courier & Enquirer
Accident at American Print Works Injures Carpenter Peckham
Serious accident reported Friday at the American Print Works where carpenter Joseph Peckham was dragged by a pulley belt on a ladder. His clothing was stripped as the engine spun, he was thrown ten feet, arm broken near the elbow, elbow dislocated, and bruising to the side. Dr. Hooper attended and recovery expected.
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Joseph Peckham
American Print Works
Hooper
Fall River News
Newport poised for pros per season as demand grows
The excerpt notes a strong coming season in Newport with many houses rented and arrivals by boat. Hotels report many rooms engaged and frequent inquiries from across the country about actions, while proprietors improve facilities and the Hill area appears busy.
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Newport
Detention and legal turmoil in Kansas and Lecompton
Citizens detain a man accused of fleeing to avoid treason charges as a Grand Jury in the Territory considers indictments. Reports describe tensions with Gov. Reeder, the Lecompton commission, and potential conflicts as federal marshals and dragoons are discussed amid grand jury actions and orders.
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OU. 8
Robinson
Sotane
Barnard
Baltimore
Sawyer
St. Louis
Gen. Shields
Kansas
Lecompton
Reeder
Messrs
Howard
Sherman
Oliver
U.S. Dragoons
Walker government stance shifts amid Nicaragua unrest
Washington dispatch from May 13 reports London sources say the British fleet will not interfere with Walker. Paris and German agents push to oppose Walker while Clarendon holds firm against recalling the British minister and consuls. Britain delays recognition as Nicaragua’s turmoil unfolds and President signals possible recognition if Walker holds gains.
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New York
Herald
Washington
London
America
Gulf
Walker
Marie
Flores
Ecuador
Paria
Bulow
Costa Rich
Marey
Dales
Clarendon
Buchanan
Crampton
Barclay
Ronecroft
Mathew
South Carolina Delegates Back Pierce in Slavery Doctrine
A Providence Journal excerpt notes South Carolina delegates favor Pierce. The Charleston Mercury outlines a Democratic party path to extend slavery into free states via judicial ruling. It calls for removing slave trade restrictions and allowing slaveholding to expand with territorial or cultivation needs.
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South Carolina
Pierce
Charleston Mercury
Democratic Party
Free States
The
Mercury
Congress
Slater
Dutch Reformed Church sues architect for damages
The First Dutch Reformed Church of Jersey City sues Ma Welch the architect for 25000 damages. They allege Welch furnished an estimate of 20000 for the building project but only half completed the work, with costs rising to 83000.
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First Dutch Reformed Church
Jersey City
Ma. Welch
Ildeburch
Marginalized Rider Shot After Clash in Missouri Territory
A correspondent reports in 1856 that Jones led a gang into Weston and Bloomington, aiding drive of free State men. Two assailants shot Mr Mace in the ravine, one grazing the shoulder, the other shooting the leg. He crawled to his cabin, then reached Lawrence for aid and is recovering.
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Lawrence
Decision in Herbert case grants $10,000 bail for manslaughter
Judge Crawford admitted Herbert to bail of ten thousand dollars for the June term Criminal Court to answer manslaughter charges. The judge noted the evidence could not support a murder conviction and that matters of fact must be determined by a jury, not the court.
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Herbert
Washineton
Crawford
Criminal Court
Joseph H. Herbert
Jas
Marine Disaster Aboard the Alfaretta Off Cape Romain
The Alfaretta en route from Atimbapos Louisiana to Portsmouth New Hampshire was struck by a squall on the 24th. Captain Chase—drowned after being knocked overboard by the main boom—left no navigator aboard. The barque Hamilton supplied provisions on the 27th and advised following, but the schooner lost sight, ran ashore at Cape Romain, leaving Captain Chase’s widow and child with the light-keeper. the crew were taken to Charleston by the sloop Cinderella. The Alfaretta must be a total loss.
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Alfaretta
Atimbapos
Portsmouth
N. H
Chase
Weasel
Hamilton
Doboy
Geo
Cape Romain
3.C
Charleston
Cinderella
Loss of Mountain Spring Whaling Ship and Capture Account
A Cintra Bay letter in the Hartford Times reports the loss of the Mountain Spring of Provincetown with twenty two officers and crew dead. Rider master of the brig Lewis Bruce of Orleans was shot in the legs by Arabs during an attempted slave capture after resisting. A boat crew aided by the shore scene, and the captain then killed an Arab in self defense. The writer notes Arabs are treacherous and recounts on shore trading while well armed.
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Arremprep
Cintra Bay
Hartford Times
Scit Mountain Spring
Provincetown
Rider
Lewis Bruce
Orleans
Cape Cod
Himy
Man Mangled in Malden Bridge Rail Crash
Bradford Allen, employed on Malden Bridge on the Eastern Railroad, narrowly escaped a fatal accident yesterday at 9 AM. He misread the train’s track, was struck when the engine nearly touched him, and his left thigh and leg were crushed. He was removed in an exhausted state to MGH Hospital in Boston.
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Shiove Railroad
Eloek
Bradford Allen
Malden Bridge
Eastern Railroad
Portsmouth
Boston
Maxgnehusette Hospital
Boston Journal
Fire destroys North Sestuate cotton mill with 1600 spindles
A wooden cotton mill in North Sestuate operated by Greene & Stone and owned by Coomer Water man was gutted by fire on Tuesday morning at about eight. The blaze reached the gauze room causing about 16000 in losses, with 8000 insured. Insurers Roger Williams office and Commercial Mutual earmarked portions of the coverage.
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Scarcate
North Sestuate
Coomer Waterman
Greene & Stone
Roger Williams
Commercial Mutual
Providence Journal
Deseret News Reports on Hat Prank by Young Men
The Deseret News notes a cultural practice among young men involving a hidden object placed inside the hat while they pretend to pray. The piece discusses the secrecy and social reaction to this behavior within the community.
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Deseret News
War News From The Pacific and Frontier Conflicts
Reports from Aspinwall San Francisco and Rogue River describe ongoing hostilities with Indians in Oregon and the northwest. Claims of 27 killed in Rogue River battles and 1000 Indians moving toward Dalles are noted along with colonial clashes in Washington Territory. Rumors mention Col Buchanan defeating Indians and a potential execution of Colonel Schlessinger.
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Gorey
Havana
Francisco
Aspinwall
New York
San Francisco
Oregon
Rogue River
Dalles
Wagnington
Will of Doctor Orders Unusual Body Disposition
The will directs the body to remain 24 hours then arsenic is injected, followed by funeral rites after another day, body buried at St Pauls Church, then 24 hours for exam by Medical College and Massachusetts General Hospital to study peculiarities. Flesh to bone, bones macerated, wired and placed in the college museum. The son requests his father's heart for preservation.
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Tre
Joan C. Warseny
Bostoh Gagette
St. Paul's Church
Medical College
Massaachusetts General Hospital
College
Irishman Berard Shanley killed in Westville affray
In Westville last night an affray ended with the death of Irishman Berard Shanley after a series of brawls fueled by liquor. The melee involved many participants, with eleven arrests as a coroner's inquest begins proceedings.
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Berard Shanley
Westville
Connaught
North of Ireland
Hetley
Haslin
Ireland
Neptune
Persine
Mien
Wonen
Shanley
Kneévala
New Haven Register,Qk
Man Dies in Indiana Penitentiary After Forgery Sentence
A 73 year old man died in the Indiana Penitentiary from a heart ailment. He was imprisoned for forging 25 dollars, leaving a fortune of 100000. He refused lavish comforts and told counsel that if convicted the sentence would be two years and he doubted he could earn the 250 dollars yearly to cover costs.
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Indiana
Curious mix up as mothers confuse babies in Lumber street
In Arbor Mill Lumber street a mother and her daughter each had a baby son born the same day. Both infants were placed in one cradle during the rush and the mothers could not tell which child belonged to whom. The family remains distressed by the incident reported in Albany.
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Lumber Street
Arbor Mill
Albgny
Kuickerbocker
A Fact Worth Knowing about Wistar's Balsam
A claim that nine out of ten coughs colds and bronchial irritations may be cured by a single trial of Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry. The ad-like note emphasizes quick proof from one use.
Marseilles Lines Up Electric Clocks in City
Silliman's Journal reports Marseilles plans a complete electric clock system with a red clock in each lamppost. The project requires laying conductors across miles of wire, aims for May first completion, and will place clocks on street gas lamps to read the hour. Total cost 22,000 francs plus annual maintenance.
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Silliman
Marseilles
Thas
Spakas
France
Smothered by a Tubs Load of Covers in Hamburg Berks County
On Wednesday afternoon the wife of Daniel Leanhnap of Hamburg Berks County left the room briefly. While alone, three children upset a tub with covers atop them. Upon return, the mother found both children smothered to death.
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Daniel Leahnap
Hamburg
Berks
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