British GUNS and American outrage in the Gulf of Mexico
In the wake of British ships firing on American merchant vessels and boarding them near Oaks, the piece condemns the incident as a dangerous breach of sovereignty. It argues for decisive U S action to defend ships, denounces aggression, and urges government resolve to curb slave trade interference while highlighting tensions with Britain and Kansas issues.
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Washington
Oaks
Reais
England
America
Gulf of Mexico
John
Missouri
Kansas
Thyndar
Congress
Town Meeting and Elections Noted With Church Callings
The town sets its annual meeting for town officers and business at 9 o clock. Newport assembly to elect a senator to Congress may occur in January. Rev OK Swarrman resigns Swanzey mass call. he delivered a sermon last Sunday. Rhode Island Horticultural Society to exhibit fruits flowers and vegetables in June with prizes for best specimens.
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OK. Swarruay
South Christian Lad Society i
Christian Church
Swanzey
Mass
Rhode Island Society to Host Industrial Exhibition and Cattle Show
The Rhode Island Society for the Encouragement of Domestic Industry plans an Industrial Exhibition Cattle Show and Rowing Match. Events listed include a wall comment on Tuesday September 14 at Rain Road Hall Providence and a fair Saturday September 18 featuring articles for sale. Organizers urge Manufacturers Artists Mechanics Machinists Agriculturists and Horticulturists to submit samples to showcase their work and bolster state industry.
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Rhode Island Society For the Encouragement
Rain Road Hall
Ig Vopr
Rhoda
Weather notes of a cold Easterly storm period
A cold Easterly storm moved through the area last week with heavy thunder and sharp lightning on Monday night. Rain poured in torrents and Monday morning brought a heavy white frost across lowland areas, though no substantial damage occurred.
Oil works sale links to Sugar Refinery plan
Sw Wn. and Spooner sold his Thames street oil works and wharf to Carap Brunsen and Sherry to be added to the Sugar Refinery. Spooner repairs the Butt Company property for oil works and candle manufactory. A boy tried before Justice Munro for stealing from a queen s shed confessed and got two years at the Providence Reform School while an alleged accomplice was found not guilty.
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Sw Wn
Spooner
Messrs
Carap
Munro
Sid
Providence
Mixed Dorking Hen Egg Weighs 414 Ounces at Office
A single office displays a colossal Dorking hen egg weighing 414 ounces. It is reported as the largest hen egg to come under notice.
Senior Goorrs Lady's Book June Issue Preview
Sr Goorrs Lady's Book for June showcases a striking frontispiece titled The First Step, praised as clear and lifelike. Fashion plate is beautiful with other illustrations noted as fine. Contents include A Tale of the Times by T. S Arthur, The Useful and the Beautful, Charles Maitland or The Force of Imagination, two Dorcas Society evenings, The Last Word and more.
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Sr Goorr
T. 8S
Arthur
Charles Maitland
Dorcas Society
Widow Redstreak
Margaret
Tax Ax Lantic Montaly Masthead and Contents
The periodical presents a table of contents listing items such as Chesancook La Cantatrice Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibnitz Loo Loo Letter Writing The Catacombs of Rome Beatrice Metempsychosia Crawford and Sculpture Asirvadam the Brahmin What are we going to make Shipwreck The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table and The President's Prophecy of Peace.
Rambles in London and a View of Leviathan Steamship
In a letter from London dated April 30 1858 the writer describes a sea voyage from England and visits to landmarks like St Pauls and Westminster Abbey. He notes Leviathan steamship at Deptford with six cables at both bows and sterns and reports halted work and financial troubles. A Crystal Palace excursion at Sydenham follows, praising its gardens and the eclectic architecture on display.
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The
Phenix
London
Barigy
Pheniz
England
St. Paul’s
Westminster Abbey
America
Thames
Deptford
J &m
Hyde Park
Aogurt
Assyria
Egypt
London Attractions and Notes from the Mayfair Era
A correspondent visits the Alhambre style court and gardens, then tours the Houses of Parliament and sees Dickens in a city readings. The piece reports on the Niagara steamship arrival, UK parliamentary reform debates, Bible Society meetings, and a French indemnity case for Morse amid improving trade in Lyons.
Second mate killed aboard Madarin. Somers in custody
In New York on May 20 a second mate aboard the Madarin, preparing to sail for Shanghai, was killed by crewman Somers, who is in custody. The dispute began after the mate abused the seamen. A report that W H O Wolf, reportedly set for the 2d mate position, was killed is incorrect.
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New Yor
East River
Shanghai
Somers
W. H. O’ Wolf
Religious Arvarrs Witness Strong Attendance at Services
The Warren Telegraph reports continued strong interest in religious life with evening meetings well attended. On Sunday Bishop Clarke confirmed 38 persons in a large congregation, and Rev Mr Butler of the Methodist Church baptized 24 at Foster's wharf, with crowds viewing despite chilly air.
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Clarke
Pergang
Butler
Methodist Church
Foster's Wharf
Warren Telegraph
Letter from Perudes about weather prices and temperance efforts
A city letter from Peru mentions three weeks of rain delaying the season, price notes for crops and goods, and rising temperance activity. It notes a new order titled Good Templary with 109 members, a recent benefit concert raising $50, and mentions alcohol concerns in Paoru and the Rev. Pp Greene formerly of Chicago.
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Peru
Tinoig
Greene
Iver
Chicago
New Covenant
Tjver
Clergyman Denies Authorship of Convention Prayer
The Rev Dr Coxe informs the Baltimore Patriot that his opening prayer for the Scientific Convention was wrongly attributed to him. He states the prayer closely resembles portions of Wisdom chapters, arguing it predates modern science and supports Christian pursuit of truth.
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Coxe
Baltimore Patriot Office
Vention
Five Hundred Barrels of Soup Stolen at Stone Bridge
A Wednesday theft at Stone Bridge saw about five hundred barrels of Soup taken and sold on the spot for five hundred dollars. The operation employed seven men in the fishing venture, with larger hauls reported previously though less frequent.
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Gaur Hany
Stone Bridge
Destructive Storms Hit Illinois and Maryland Areas
A Chicago Journal report details violent gales with hail and rain across Illinois towns. Galesburg suffers damaged engine house two churches and several homes. Oquawka and Mendota lose mills and rail facilities with extensive property damage but no deaths. Maryland counties Howard Baltimore and Hartford report a tornado flattening barns, orchards, and woodlands with widespread outbuildings and fence destruction.
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Iney
Chicago Journal of the 14Th
Illinois
Galesburg
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Oquawka
Guiva
Mendota
Columbus
Ohio
van Amburgh
Howard
Baltimore
Hartford
Maryland
Elliotts
Milla
Fake shipowners spark failed protest at the Exchange
A crowd gathered at the Exchange to denounce U S government maritime policy but only two merchants attended. Joseph Brook, Enq., claimed no knowledge of the call and urged vague marine interests. The plan for a Park meeting next Friday was adopted by a dispersed, unorganized group.
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Exchanax
Exchangs
Delmonico’s
Davi Ogden
M. Y. Journal of Commerce
New York Express Train Off Track Near Penn Yan
Barxoan Acetogat Elmira May 19 The New York express on the Elmira and Canandaigas and near Falls Railroad left Suspension Bridge yesterday morning at twenty minutes to six ran off the track half a mile west of Penn Yan. The accident was caused by the equalizing bar on the tender breaking throwing the baggage and two passenger cars off the track stripping the latter of their seats Several persons were injured.
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Barxoan Acetogat
Elmira
New York Express
Canandaigas and
Nee Falls
Suspension Bridge
Penn Yan Station
Milk surplus prompts depot returns and dubious stables in East Brooklyn
Milk agitations in New York lead to about five hundred gallons returned to vegetable depots in East Brooklyn as unsold. Wagons kept to stables with full cans lacked market on a Saturday. A Warwick Rhode Island tip notes chalk rubbing as a remedy to remove warts, with several known successes.
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New York
Brooklyn
Orange County
Gatca Avenue
W. H. Bennett
Warwick
R. I
Scientife American
British Cruisers in the West Indies and Shipmasters Call for Action
A letter from shipmaster A.G. Pace disputes New York Times revisions of a Sagua Grande boarding incident. Dealamonico’s meeting adopts resolutions urging Congress to defend US commerce and flag freedom from foreign search. The group urges a bilateral pact to suppress smugglers and suggests US wartime vessels to patrol high seas.
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West
Streige
Ted Sing
Hays
W.h.chandler
New York Times
New York
Tay
New York Tynes
Herald
Sagua Tey Grande
Alagy A. Gace
Dealmonico’s
Merchante’ Exchange
Q Congress
Amesting
Uiip
Merchants’ Exchange
Congress
Republic
Mormon War Update From Fort Leavenworth to Salt Lake City
The Republican reports that an express from Camp Scott dated April 10 reached Fort Leavenworth on May 30 declaring the Mormons had laid down arms and Gov. Cumming entered Salt Lake City without an escort. Many Mormons move southward as women and children prepare to follow, while raids by 250 bandits near Fort Scott threaten U.S. troops.
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St. Louis
Republican
Fort Leavenworth
Camp Scott
Lucas
Missouri River
Utah
Smith
Leavenworth
Fort Scott
Montgomery
U.S
Missouri
7Th Infantry
Jefferson Barracks
Harney
Harnett
Kansas Voters Reject Lecompton Constitution in Massive Opposition
Accounts from Kansas describe overwhelming resistance to the Lecompton constitution with the administration pressing efforts to enforce it. The pope factions oppose it urging territorial dependence as preferable to a state government with restrictive amendments. Crittenden bill assigns Governor, Secretary, and legislative leaders as election commissioners. English bill expands the board by adding the District Attorney to favor administration control. A Southern appointee replaces the removed District Attorney to secure majorities.
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Kansas
Kaneqs
Crittenden
Central Railroad Bridge Inquest Hears Negligence Claim
The coroner's inquest verdict accuses the Central Railroad Company of negligent neglect in not inspecting a bridge blamed for multiple deaths. The report cites insecure construction and rotten timber as key faults, alleging improper maintenance led to the disaster.
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Tax Central Barroap Disaster
Coronza
Central Railroad
Seis Pomelicen Ae
Central Railroad Company
Noticai
Barrington To Organize New Episcopal Church
A new Episcopal church and society are to be organized in Barrington. First services were held Sunday by Rev. Mr. Macy of Warren. Future services will take place in Barrington station depot which has been fitted for that purpose. Providence Journal.
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Barrington
Mr. Macy
Warren
Providence Journal
Henry William Herbert Dies by Self Destruction at Broadway
The author Henry William Herbert died at the Stephens House on Broadway after a period of deep melancholy linked to domestic troubles. He left a long letter to the coroner and another to the Break of the United States explaining his act. Herbert, married three months ago to a Newark woman, had recently separated from her.
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New York
Svicrozr
Henry William Herbert
Stephens House
Broadway
United States
Antior
Newark
Anthon
Herbert
Mr. Anthon
Truro Slaves Sentenced and Governor Grants Delay
In Columbus county North Carolina last Friday morning, Truro slaves were sentenced to punishment. The governor granted a one month respite for one of them, and the reprieve was sent via a two locomotive express that unfortunately ran off the track and arrived thirty minutes after the execution of the other. Maury has received from Archduke Ferdinand of Austria a gold medal for art and science awarded by the Emperor of Austria.
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Truro
Columbus County
N. C
Yeprieve
W Wroth
Kieut, Maury
Ferdinand of Austria
Emperor of
Austria
Camp Scott negotiations and peace mood amid Mormon outreach
Dispatches describe Col Kane meeting leaders outside Camp Scott and Gov Cumming traveling to Salt Lake City to discuss peace terms. Reports note Mor mon escorts and expected trains, with later references to Hoffmans command and Marcy's march toward Camp Scott. The piece also covers the suicide of Henry William Herbert in New York, including his letter to the coroner and press.
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Louis
Gerzial
Camp Scott
Col. Kane
Scott
Gov. Cumming
Salt Lake City
Mecars
Porter
Rockwell
Egan
Salt Lake
Fort Laramie
Col. Hoffman
Marcy
Taramie
Garrard
Cuap Swott
Mosera
Powell
McCullough
Peice
Fort Kerney
Letter to the Coroner on a Newark man’s suicide May 1858
A man from Newark writes from Tuxsday May 18 1858 describing his suicide by pistol due to hopeless life and lost love. He asserts no debt pressure and asks forgiveness, claiming assets will pay debts and asking the public not to judge his character. He laments slights from townspeople and forgives all enemies.
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Tuxsday
Newark
Ewark
Henry Witha
Brooklyn priest pays several cotton houses in New York
The Rev. Father Quinn of Brooklyn paid several large cotton houses in New York a total of 12 50 and refused to explain the reason. It is thought a conscience-stricken Catholic empowered him to make restitution.
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Father Quinn
Brooklyn
New-York
Pee
Atricken
Ice bridge collapse near Stone Bridge injures bystander
A fragment reports a collapse at a local brook or icework near the Stone Bridge in Tiverton Rhode Island on the 16th of May. A nearby person was trapped briefly but was rescued with minor injuries after workers freed them from debris.
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Houser F & Tiverton
R.I
Stone Bridge
Ainst
Villa Seis
New Bedford Mercury
Belt for Dean Cotton and Machinery Co. Taunton Built Large Record
A belt measured at 100 feet in length 30 inches wide and five eighths of an inch thick weighing 500 pounds. It is described as one of the largest and best ever made in the company. A four year old girl daughter of Levi C. Corliss of Sivanton Vermont died Sunday when her clothes caught fire as her parents were at church.
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Dean Cotton and Machiner G Co
Taunton
Sears
Levi C. Corliss
Sivanton
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