Boston Anniversary Week Opens With Religious Societies
The May 1852 report describes Boston’s anniversary week with gatherings of the Bible Society Peace and Education Societies and the American and Foreign Christian Union. It highlights the Young Men's Christian Association of Boston and a crowded audience led by Hon. Me. Russell. It notes daily morning prayers at Central Church and celebrates spiritual revival and civic effort against vice. The piece praises evangelical unity and hopes for similar city efforts elsewhere.
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Matty
Re Ee
Providence
Gene
Bible Society
Peace and Education Societies
American and Foreign Christian Union
Young ‘Man's Christian Association of
Boston
Sisterhood of Graces
Me. Russell
Senate of the Commonwealth
Oursecond Mornig
Central Church
Winter Street
Jerusalem
Éraly
Bristol County Court Term Silent on Criminal Docket
The May term of the Court of Common Pleas for Bristol County was held in town last week with Judge Staples presiding. No criminal business or jury cases were tried. most old docket cases were continued.
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Court of Common Pleas
Bristol
Staples
Railroad Stock Subscriptions Rise Before July
The prospect for rail road stock being taken up before July's start is promising. A large portion of the expected amount has already been subscribed in this town.
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Phildard Ea
Lee
A Provida
Thomas M. Burgess
Ne Rt
Gammell
Warren
Barnes
Bristol
Providence
Brown & Ives
Sonmer
Alexander Duncan
Tele graph posts stolen and a Bristol thief at large
The paragraph reports missing posts along the Tele graph route between Kelley's Bridge and Bristol. A man named John Smith has appeared in Bristol, visiting multiple stores, taking items on trial or inspection without paying. Storekeepers are warned to watch for further thefts or unauthorized takings.
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John Smith
Bristol
Tim
Mr. Smith
Fortnight Weather Shows Bright Growth and Crop Promise
The past two weeks brought superb weather with lush vegetation. Grass looks thriving and farmers expect an abundant crop as conditions favor growth.
Whis Street shop holds well known public monthly scene
Easterbrook's Depot on Siate Street hosts a widely known monthly scene drawing public interest. The event presents Petite moresinnouncement, noted for its popular appeal and regular audience.
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Hasesn
Fane
Easterbrook
Siate Street
Popeler
Telegraph telegraphy issues and a New York youth association
The piece rails at prepaid telegraph charges and tardy deliveries while noting a public uproar over telegraph company practices. It also reports a Jenny Lind show bill hoax, sailing to England, and a Norwegian extract being featured. It describes a New York Young Men's Christian Association meeting with 50 attendees planning a constitution and public explanation.
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Adele
Sid Pathos
Scott
Fillmore
Mr. Webster
Voice
Jenny Lind
Leity
England
Ole Ball
New York Young Men's Christian Association
London
Boston
Insane Asylum
Randall’s Island
High Bridge
The Whaleman's Shipping List Enlarged and Improved
The Whaleman's Shipping List of New Bedford edited by Henry Lindsey has been enlarged and improved in appearance. It is the only publication of its kind in the country and is highly valuable for correct information on whalers. Subscription price one dollar per year.
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New Bedford
Henry Lindsey
Fireworks Display Advertisement by Sanderson and Lonergan
An advertisement promotes Sanderson and Lonergan as skilled purveyors of fireworks. The notice notes their recent honor by Boston to supply Fourth of July displays and lists Holden and Cutter as agents at 15 and 17 Kilby Street. Citizens, towns, societies, and individuals are invited to call for pyrotechnics.
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Messrs. Sanderson & Lonergan
Boston
Mesors
Holden & Cutter
Kilby Street
Steamship Telegraph Fire Near Turtle Island Traps Crew
Barraco May 27 report the small tow steamer Telegraph was on fire and ran near the shores of Turtle Island. Firefighters could find no crewman aboard and conclude eight men were on board and missing.
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Barraco
Turtle Island
Telegraph
Collision on St John River Involving Ann Augustus
Reports from St John River describe a collision between the steamer Ann Augustus and another vessel. Ten persons involved, including two firemen. one believed fatally injured.
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Boston
St. John
Stum On Verwont Report Echoes Through Streets
Fragmentary report notes Stum on Verwont and the New York Pest at Fay, the Stum arrival in Friday transit, and a driver voicing support to continue for at least two weeks longer amid unclear context.
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New York
Eriday
Humboldt and ships in late April dispatches
The passage references the Humboldt bringing passengers and ships to various destinations including Paris and Augsburg. It notes martial law proclaimed at Presburg on April 26 and daily fires around Dialikety as the Empire nears proclamation. The Arctic expedition passed Cape Wrath on April 29, and the British Queen from Liverpool arrived Holyhead with a fire burning aboard after flooding earlier that day. Pluton carried prisoners from Toulon to Algeria including ex-representative M. Miot.
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Paris
Presburg
Cape Wrath
Liverpool
Mediterranean
Holyhead
Toulon
Algeria
M. Miot
Passage on secret ballot and liquor bill debate in 19th century
The document reports Geo. W. Boutwell approving an act on the manufacture and sale of spirituous liquors after debate over ballot secrecy. It covers viewpoints on open versus secret ballots, expediency, and public assent. It also mentions railroad financing and colonial missions in Liberia.
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Maine
Stevan
Raz Gov- Codters Onan
Ounett CaamsEn
Senate
SmsFormer
Usag
Rotary of State
Boutwell
Death of George Howland longtime New Bedford figure
The New Bedford Mercury records the death of George Howland, 71, prominent banker president of the Bedford Bank and a Society of Friends member. Known for industrious habits and modest means, he supported public charities and assisted those in need, serving as an early president of Mondocse.
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New Bedford
George Howland
Bedford Cow, Bank
Society of Friends
Howland
Dey
Mondocse Airech Seicicveten Eis
New Bedford Mercury
Sap Accident Near Mattapoisett Villages
Mr Luke Dexter of Rochester was driving a loaded team when a mail wagon driven by Mr Luce collided with him. Dexter was thrown to the ground and run over, breaking every rib on one side. He was alive this morning but no hopes for recovery. Bedford Standard 25th.
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Luke Dexter
Rochester
Sippican
Mattapoisett
Luce
Dexter
Temperance Convention Urges Pledged Candidates in Delaware
The temperance men of Delaware held a state convention at Dover on the 4th inst resolving to embrace a separate organisation and to vote only for pledged temperance candidates.
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Temesrance
Mt Delawarr
Temperance
Delaware
Dover
Meinen & Separate
Local Court Convicts Two in Second Degree Murder Case
In Mobile Alabama Mr Andrews and his wife were found guilty of second degree murder in a disputed case involving a merchant. The jury sentenced them to seven years' imprisonment and a six year plea in extenuation was considered, with terms totaling $500. The proceedings reflected solicited improper intercourse allegations centered on Mrs An.
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Mobile
Andrews
Jamesee Merchant
Mal Trist
Tribute to Isaac T Hopper A Quaker abolitionist
An obituary recalling Isaac T Hopper as a benevolent Quaker abolitionist of advanced years, steadfast charity, and forgiving nature. The passage cites an eloquent Tribune tribute by Mrs Child describing his serene death after a life of service and mercy.
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Isabe 'T. Harper
Hopper
Friend
Irs Child
Disgraceful Scene at Burt's Ferry Outrage
A gang of Towdies attacked Bulls Ferry early Sunday landing attempts, damaged Collis hotel furnishings and windows, then fought two men named George Andersen and Patrick Carroll in an orchard before boarding boats back to the city. Police in Bull's Ferry are urged to act as New York reports desperado gangs.
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Burt's Ferry
Bulls Ferry
Collis
George Andersen
Patrick ‘Carrol
Carrol
Collins
New York City
Man James Phillips Seized After Railroad Altercation
Harrisburg Telegraph reports a colored man named James Phillips, well known to local businessmen, was knocked down at the railroad bridge by an officer from Commissioner M Allister. He was secured, taken to McAlister's office, sent to the county prison, and then shipped by rail to Baltimore. Phillips had lived in Fatah about fifteen years, married a respectable, industrious woman with children, and admitted he was an escaped slave from Culpeper County Virginia in 1838.
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Baltimore
Fatah
Harisburgh Union
Phillips
Culpepper County
Virginia
Fire destroys two-story house on Smith Street
The two-story dwelling owned by Jireh Murphy on Smith Street burned Friday morning. Murphy awoke to flames from an adjoining room and escaped by leaping from a second-floor window with his three children and wife in night clothes. Loss estimated at $600 with no insurance. New Bedford Mercury.
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Smith Street
Calmpolito
Jireh Murphy
Murphy
New Bedford Mercury
Extenses v Legislarian in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts legislative session costs are compared across administrations. The current session from Jan 7 to May 22 cost $142,677.20, and the year-long session from Jan 1 to May 26 cost $147,833.20. Previous Whig years show $90,912 and $81,146. The Coalition era yields higher expenditures and a looming debt possibly requiring direct taxation for the first time in fifteen years.
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Extenses v Legislarian
Massachusetts
House of Representatives
Boyton Journal
Son writes from Australian diggings ties 150 lb gold total
The son of a Liverpool gentleman reports from the Australian gold fields that after three weeks he has secured 150 pounds of gold. At £4 per ounce this would value at £7,200 sterling, averaging about £2,400 weekly.
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Liverpool
Liverpool Mercury
Plans for Pacific revision abandoned and new valuation hoped
Washington correspondent reports all revision plans for the Pacific have been dropped. He cautiously hopes for a proposal to fix the value of goods imported in 1846 as the standard for revenue collection.
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Washington
Philadelphia North American
Homicide in Georgetown: Alfred Stevenson fatally shot
The Louisville Courier reports Alfred Stevenson was shot and killed in Georgetown Kentucky on a Thursday evening by Mr Garrick. Both men were armed after a prior dispute. The fatal shot pierced Stevenson’s breast and heart, allegedly sparked by a newspaper article.
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Louisville Courier
Alfred Stevenson
Georgetown
Garrick
Stevenson
Priests and Nuns Arrive in New Orleans for Texas and Michigan
Twenty seven priests and twelve nuns have arrived at New Orleans from Havre. They are to be located in Texas and Michigan.
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New Orleans
Havre
Texas
Michigan
Missionaries Die of Starvation on Picton Island
London newspapers report the deaths of a party of missionaries on Picton Island from starvation. The final survivor’s memoranda are deeply affecting and reveal the harsh conditions they endured.
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London
Picton Island
Ohio limits child and women labor under ten hours daily
The Ohio Legislature passed a law restricting employment of children under eight and women in mechanical or manufacturing work to no more than ten hours per day. A note mentions the New Bedford Mercury listing twenty residents of Smith's Neck South Dartmouth with a combined age of 1729 years, averaging 84, led by Hannah Adams at 96 and Noah Kirby's wife as the youngest.
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Ohio
The
New Bedford Mercury
Earthquake Damage Reported at St Michaels Island
Accounts from St Michaels State describe an April 16 earthquake felt on board vessels in the harbor. The quake caused damage at St Michaels and interior villages, with forty houses collapsed in one village and many lives affected across the island.
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St. Micwasts
St. Michaels
Bones found between walls at Ellenville in Ulster County
Shell and bones of a human were discovered between the walls of two old buildings in Ellenville Ulster County. They were in a state of great decay and crumbled to dust when exposed to air. A man with a large quantity of money vanished about twenty five years ago near the scene, and the bones are supposed to be his remains.
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Ellenville
Ulster County
Pelle
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