Chicago Convention Showed United Conservative Resolve
The Chicago Convention is praised as free of radicalism and sectarian factions. It is described as cautious, principled, and committed to the Constitution, the Union, and compromise, with a confident view toward a strong Republican candidate and a united national effort ahead of March 4.
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Chicago
Avery
Rafea
Eurtiest
Bers R Mimion
Nona
Kilkenny
Republican
Trip Home From Chicago Described By Traveler
The writer reports returning Wednesday from a journey to Chicago Ogdensburg New York and Detroit noting illness but overall pleasant travels. They met many former townspeople and found friends in good health and prosperous circumstances. They promise a future sketch of the country seen on the trip.
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Chicago
Ogdensburgh
N. Y
Detroit
Praises for Westward Rail Conductors Mr Schrier and Mr Gerrish
The writer commends two conductors for courteous, informative service on routes between House Point and Ogdensburg and Island Pond and Portland. Mr Schrier answered questions about towns along the way while Mr Gerrish proactively pointed out mountains valleys and features, enhancing traveler comfort. The note thanks both for their urbanity and helpful conduct.
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John Schrier
House’s Point
Ogdensburgh
J. J. Gerrish
Island Pond
Portland
Grand Trunk Road
Pentleman
Gerrish
Shay
Town Meeting To Aid Fire Victims Sought
Town officials consider a public meeting on Saturday the 9th to express general sympathy and discuss further relief for those injured and bereaved by the recent fire. The council has acted to alleviate suffering and may seek additional action as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marrixa
Ipropec
Bretsen Wheat War Report From New York Change
A brief item notes a change in New York on Monday involving Bretsen wheat and a reported rate of 91 75 per baviel. Specifics and context are unclear due to damaged text.
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Bretsen
Georgia
New York
Pleife Panemonia Described Among Cattle in Massachusetts
A Massachusetts cattle disease spreads from an imported calf from Hulland and has reached multiple towns across Worcester and Bristol counties. Commissioners have slaughtered about eight thousand cattle though the disease continues, with fears of wider depopulation unless stringent controls stop spread. Portsmouth Rhode Island bans Massachusetts cattle imports as other towns consider action.
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Panemonia
Egme
Massachusetta
North Brookfield
Worcester County
Towin
Hulland
Maseachueetts
Swanzey
Rehoboth
Bristol
Portsmouth
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Pierce Fawity Family Delights Town Hall Audience
The Pierce family offered a novel and amusing entertainment at the Town Hall last Tuesday evening to a crowded, delighted audience. Major Dunbar of New Bedford appeared with his eleven year old son, the Infant Drummer, who played the kettle drum with notable grace and skill.
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Fe Conozat
Pierce
Thio Pierce
Pierce God
Major Dunbar
New Bedford
Wineiinna
Community Mourns and Rebounds After Fire Tragedy
The injured recover as fast as possible while the town feels gloom and sympathy for the sufferers and for the families of those who died while trying to save a neighbor’s property during the blaze.
Assembly at Newport Promises Unusual Attractions
The General Assembly will convene at Newport on Tuesday next with a larger gathering expected than in years past. The event will feature blue eggs candy canes and egg pop for younger visitors while toast popped over is also planned for all attendees.
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General Assembly
Newport
Explosion of a Maid Lamp Injures Mrs White and Mrs Howland
The wife of Gov. N. White suffered severe but not life threatening burns from a maid lamp explosion on Tuesday evening. Nearby Mrs. Howland was slightly injured. The incident prompts questions about lamp safety and the public’s continued use of the dangerous fuel.
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Burxina Fivuin
Gov. N. White
Bristol Train of Artillery Parade Day Planned
The Bristol Train of Artillery under Col Ward will conduct day training and likely parade in the streets both morning and afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Col. Wardwell
Rain brings relief to droughted fields and grass
After a four week drought, a refreshing rain fell on Saturday and Tuesday morning reviving the fields. Fears of severe grass loss were alleviated as prospects brighten, though more rain is still much needed.
Lavr's Boor for Juno and The Promenade Fashion Plate
The article praises Gouver's Lavr for Juno as a charming number with rich literary articles and splendid embellishments. It lauds the Promenade fashion plate for neatness and beauty unmatched in magazines, and notes Children gathering Spring Water Lilies as a superb frontispiece. Godey is determined not to be outdone.
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Gover
Lavr
Boor
Juno
Godey
Fire damages Providence dwelling. insured loss listed
A Monday afternoon fire in Providence partially destroyed a dwelling owned by Mrs. Sarah B. Eaton and occupied by B. R. Hathaway and Peter Waldron. Loss about $500, insured with Providence Mutual. Stephen Jones of Templeton, about seventy, wandered from home on the 8th and remains missing despite days of search. information to George W Jones in Templeton is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Sarah B. Eaton
B. R. Hathaway
Peter Waldron
Providence Mutual
Amin
Stephen Jones
Templeton
George W Jones
Nominations at the Chichieo Convention Spark Public Praise
The article notes the convention’s nomination of distinguished men for high office and reports strong public approval from Beis and Beis citizens. It highlights that Abe Lincoln’s nomination would test Republican support, with broad press and public sentiment reflecting the choice.
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Beis Very
Abraham Lincoln
Estate of James LeBaron Sold at Auction
The homestead estate on Church street formerly owned by the late James LeBaron was sold on Monday last at auction for 3660 dollars. William Fales, Esq., of this town, purchased the property.
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James LeBaron
Church Street
A. B. Dike
Wm. Fales, Esq
Hon H G Goodrich Dies in New York at 69
Hon H G Goodrich popularly known as Peter Purley died suddenly in New York on May 9. Born in Ridgefield Connecticut on August 19 1793 he wrote children’s books long deemed the nation’s favorites. He served as consul at Paris by appointment of President Fillmore. One work had nearly three million copies issued.
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G.-Goodrich
Peter Purley
New York
Mr.Goodrich
Ridgefield
Conn
Iie
Fillnore
Paris
Trial verdict in Hicks Johnson case for robbery of oyster skipper
The Hicks Johnson case in a New York U S Court concluded with a guilty verdict for robbery on the high seas. The defendants Alfred W Hicks and aligned William Johnson were accused of assault and robbery against Capt Burr of the oyster sloop A D Johneon. The penalty for robbery on the high seas is death.
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Alfred W. Hicks
Aline
William Johnson
Burr
A. D. Johneon
U.S
New York
Growth of Masonic Lodges and Members Reach High
The Masonic Orders in the United States now embrace four thousand seven hundred ninety two Lodges and over three hundred thousand members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Girl Almira Lewie Convicted in Arsenic Poisoning Attempt
Almira Lewie convicted of attempting to poison the family of Hon. James O. Pettingill in Ogden New York by arsenic in food. She received a twelve year sentence to Sing Sing prison.
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Almira Lewie
James O. Pettingill
Ogden
New York
Sing Sing
Tennessee Couple Elopes From New York Institute
A Miss Phipps of Tennessee eloped from the Springler Institute in New York on Saturday evening with Gen. Bynum a Tennesseean.
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Miss Phipps
Tennessee
Springler Institute
New York
Gen. Bynum
Turonrant Fron Mexico Paraparty Overthrow of Miramon
The Charleston Courier reports Pocahontas bua arrives in New Orleans with Cruz dates to the 16th inst. Zulongs issues decree on May first denying Miramon and assuming the Presidency. Uraga with 6000 Liberals occupies Guanajuato on May 5 preparing to attack Mexico City. Zuigger forms an expedition against Puebla under Miranda amid distress in Mexico.
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Turonrant
Mexico
Presippnr
Miramun
Charleston
Charleston Courier
Etemor Pocahontas Bua
New Orleans
Very Cruz
Zulongs
Miramon
Uraga
Guanajuato
Capitol
Zuigger
Puebla
Miranda
Fruit prospects in Manchester State show strong apple bloom
The Manchester American reports abundant apple blossoms across the town and a potential noble crop if a tenth of blossoms mature. Cherry trees and strawberries promise good yields while grapes spread as a leading fall fruit with thousands of vines distributed. current yield looks handsome.
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Manchester American
Tragic birth follows death in Irish neighborhood tragedy
A child fell down stairs near Court Mills in a block of Irish families and died the next day. At the burial the mother, grieving, fainted and shortly afterward gave birth to another child. The Worcester Transcript reports the sequence near a Catholic Cemetery several miles from town.
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Court Mills
Worcester Transcript
Boston Police Officers Arrested in Grant & Co Robbery
Boston officials announce arrests of Isac B. Hutchins LH Goodwin and James McCrillis in connection with a series of robberies centered on Grant & Co on Washington Street. Seven officers face criminal prosecution while three more are suspended during investigations. The Grant & Co silk store burglary rumor is denied as unfounded.
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Counittsp
Boston
Heary
Grant & Co
Washington Street
Isac B. Hutchins
LH. Goodwin
James McCrillis
Marble monument honors Tarleton battlefield and Virginians
A 10 foot marble shaft in Charlestown S C marks the bloody field Walxhaw where Tarleton defeated and slaughtered 350 Virginians under Col. Buford after surrender. The event sparked the American war cry Remember Tarleton's quarters with a British historian noting the lapse of humanity.
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Nonongxtat
Charleston
S. A
Walxhaw’s
Tarleton
Abraham Buford
Scaffolding Collapse at North End Trinity Church
A scaffold at the North End Trinity Church on Washington Avenue and Eleventh street collapsed this morning. Nine or more workers fell sixteen feet into rocks, fatally injuring James Shannon and Thomas Hill, with John Norton having a broken back and others seriously hurt.
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Pitap-Acciany
St. Louis
North End
Trinity Church
Washington Avenue
Eleventh Street
James Shannon
Thomas Hill
John Norton
Republican Platform Declares Principles At Chicago Convention
The Republican convention in Chicago unanimously adopts a platform affirming preservation of the Union and states' rights, condemning disunion threats, opposing slavery extension, and calling for economy, homestead laws, a Pacific railroad, and federal aid for development and national prosperity. It demands rejection of the Lecompton Constitution, emphasizes protection of citizens rights, and invites broad cooperation with like minded citizens.
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Chicago
Fiateorm
Glhei
United States
Lome
Congress
Kansas
Euple
Nebraska
House of Representatives
Republican Party
Pacific Ocean
Daily Overland Mail
Woman survives fall from fourth story window in Brooklyn
Ann Hennessy walked from a fourth story window onto the Pacific street sidewalk at 2 o'clock Monday morning then returned inside the house with only a slight jolt. An officer heard the crash and found her unharmed aside from the shock.
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Ann Hennessy
Pacific Street
Brookly
Remarkable 56-year-old Horse Rides Daily on Taunton Farm
A Taunton farmer, Mr Dampier, reportedly possesses a 56 year old horse he rides daily about his farm and sometimes goes hunting with. The mare is described as still sound and free from blemish, with her legs still treeing.
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Dampier
Taunton
England
Hia
Calif telegraph fines and mail routes move through San Francisco
A chaotic telegraph update from California notes delays after a rider's death on the route and a 36 hour detention. The state legislature enacts 1.164 million dollars in appropriations with about 34 thousand to old claims, and a telegraph link between San Francisco and Vassalea is to be completed. Butterfield mail reaches San Francisco with over 10 000 letters as the next mail is telegraphed.
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Calif
San Francisco
Vassalea
Butterfield
Overland Mail
Louie
Wes
Califor
Chihuahua
Department
Mexico
Large Baltimore gathering backs Senator Douglas nomination
A Democratic convention meeting at Cooper Institute in Baltimore drew a crowded hall and outside crowds. Speakers including B F Cutting and Mersrs Richardson Logan Watterson Foote E C Marshall and Judge Larrabee urged Douglas as the party’s savior to preserve the Union. The event ran past midnight with many guests serenaded along Fifth Avenue.
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Dovotas Maxrixc
Senator Douglas
Baltimore
Cooper Institute
B. F. Cutting
Mersrs
Richardson
Logan
Linvis
Watterson
Foote
Tennessee
E. C. Marshall
Kentucky
Larrabee
Wisconsin
C. Fields
Douglas
Democratic Party
Union
Fifth Avenue
Don Worth
Cus
N. Y
Tax Detecates on Tuer Way To Turm Howls
Detroit May 19 delegates from Chicago arrive with others for the Presidential Convention. Crowds cheer Lincoln and Bumlin amid speeches and displays while Blair leads Michigan for Seward pledging support for the Chicago ticket. People declare Lincoln will receive thirty thousand immuority.
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Detroit
Seward
Michigan
Forrest divorce final order announced in New York court
The final order in the Forrest divorce case was presented in the Superior Court of New York. Mrs. Forrest receives alimony of 3 1/2 per year from November 19, 1850 with arrears and future allowances to be paid by the United States Life and Trust Company, secured by mortgage on the Fonthill estate or other security. Dratrn or William C. Preston. The death of statesman William C. Preston is announced at Columbia South Carolina on the 33d instant. He served in the U S Senate since 1833 and was president of Columbia College before health failed. He was famed as an orator and universally popular in Washington.
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Forrest
Superior Court of New York
UC Connor
United States Life and Trust Company
Forrast
Fonthill
Dratrn
Willliam C. Preston
Columbia
S. C
Senate of
United States
Calhoun
Democracy
van Buren
Preston
Clay
Senate
Columbia College
Washington
Boston Journal
Tornado Damage Races Along River Between Cities
A violent tornado along the river above and below Cincinnati severely damages Madison Indiana and Ghent Kentucky areas. Buildings unroofed at Madison and Richmond. coal boats sunk or missing. steamboats Bunico and Argyle lose chimneys. wharf boats torn from moorings. railroads largely undamaged with crews missing possible casualties.
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Cincinnati
Madison
Ind
Bunico
Ghent
Argyle
Patriot
Carrolton
Richmond
Tragic Weymouth Case Deepens With Medical Verdict
Boston Journal reports that after Mary Tirrell's body was exhumed an examination by Dr. Jeffries Wyman found grounds to affirm the belief that she may have died under circumstances resembling her sister's. The case involves a seduction and a local tragedy in New England.
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Tos Weymourns
Weymouth
New England
Mary Tirrell
Appleton Howe
Jeffries Wyman
Cambridge
Wyman
Boston Journal
Japanese View Oyster Soup as Finest American Institution
The text notes that Japanese regard oyster soup as the finest American institution seen by them and that hotel waiters are nicknamed soup gentlemen.
Storms and slave ship capture dominate river news
The report details a deadly river storm near Cincinnati and a dismal slave-ship incident off the Pines, with wrecks and heavy losses. It notes a Philadelphia captain and a Wyandot crew capturing slaves, while other items include a New York widow injured by a street accident and Japanese physicians noting Ohio insanity statistics.
Subscription orders received at Clough office
Clough agent for Appleton's and other publications invites subscriptions and orders at his office 56 Westminster Street Providence. Orders for Mr Clough will receive prompt attention by leaving at the Phenix office.
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Clough
Appleton
Westminster Street
Providence
The
Phenix
Justice of the Peace and Notary Named in Bristol Notice
Attorney Jon n Turner, Justice of the Peace and Public Notary, located at Free Men's Bank Building Bristol Rhode Island, references T A qieNoxes Esq Providence in a civil matter and official capacity.
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Jonn Turner
Justice of the Peace
Freemen’s Bank
Bristol
R. I. Za
T. A.qieNoxes
Providence
Alexander T Britton and Dr W H Greene Listed
Attorney Alexander T Britton and dentist Dr W H Greene are described with office locations in Warren and Bristol respectively, detailing professional listings in the period.
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ALEXANDER _T. BRITTON
Warren Bank
Warren, R
W. H. Greene
Destist
DeWolf Hope Street
Bristol,r
William H Martin Dentist Manufacturer of Mineral Teeth
William H Martin is listed as a dentist and manufacturer of mineral teeth at No 37 Dusrance Street. The address notes Vresi dence and initials R L appear in the listing.
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William H. Martin
Dusrance Street
Vresidence
R. L
Liver Pills Claim Universal Cure by Fleming Bros
A historical ad touts Dr Aplane's celebrated Liver Pills by Fleming Bros of Pittsburgh Pa as a universal remedy for liver complaints. It claims wide success across the nation, warns purchasers to seek Fleming products, and notes other so called Liver Pills by Dr Lane and Vermifuge.
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M'Love
Fleming Bros
Pitusburgh
DR. Aplane
Eleming Bros
Pirosnenon
Dr. MiLane
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