Liberty or Union as conflict looms in Washington tale
The piece argues liberty must be defended over a compromised peace as threats to constitutional rights rise in Congress. It decries the Brooks incident in the House, calls for expulsion of the Southern delegation, and stresses unity for liberty despite possible dissolution. It recounts local parade events led by Burnside and cadets with the American Brass Band and previews a Providence parade with Governor Hoppin in attendance.
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Kansas
Liberty c
Preston S. Brooks
House of Representatives
Congress
Brooks
Burnside
de Wolf
Robbins
Gen. Burnside
Walter Chapin
Wales H. Judson
Mechanics Rifles
Col. Slocum
Marine Artillery
Sprague
Providence
Hoppin
Newport
Bristol in June Delights Visitors and Locals
The piece extols Bristol in June with lush trees, fragrant flowers, and pleasant harbor outings. It notes lush streets, heavy fruit trees, and ripe grain while locals enjoy baths and moonlit sails as visitors seek recreation. It then shifts to war casualties, listing English losses and broader European tolls.
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Bristol
God
Destruction in Lawrence and Kansas turmoil reports
A May 27 dispatch recounts Lawrence fire and destruction including the hotel and printing offices, gun arson, and deaths. Gen. Pomeroy surrendered arms, Gov. Robinson in Lecompton, and Free State violence spread to Osawatomi and Franklin with arrests, looting, and new murders reported.
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Curiaco
St. Louis
Jones
Gov. Robinson
Porse
Pomeroy
Gev Robinson
Lawrence
Lecompton
Liberty
Reeder
Sr. Louis
Democrat
Kansas
Johnson
Wopliff
Shannon
Brown
Herald of Freedom
Col. Brewerton
Oswatlomie
Cato
District Court
Garrisson
Franklin
Free State
Terrific Explosion at East River Balance Dock
A boiler explosion at the balance dock foot of Pike street East River sent the boiler 300 feet to South street. About 150 workers were nearby. The dock and nearby buildings suffered damage and a sloop was damaged. No serious injuries reported.
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New York
Pike Street
East River
South Street
Dismissal of Mr Crampton in New York May 27
Telegraphic dispatches report Mr Crampton and the consuls to be dismissed after papers in the case are read. Mr Dallas to inform Britain the president accepts friendly assurances but objects to Crampton. Crampton’s letters support witness testimony against him in enlistment trials. Rumors say the British squadron may act against filibusters at San Juan after dismissal. Sumner ill. House Committee heard his testimony and Gov Gorman’s. Crampton’s dismissal confirmed. Mr Marcy’s reply to Lord Clarendon to Europe by steamer tomorrow.
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Samper
New York
Courier and Enquirer
Crampton
Dallas
Great Britain
Mr. Crampton
British West India Squadron
San Juan
Sumner
House
Gov. Gorman
Drewisene
Herald Washington
Marcy
Lord Clarendon
Europe
Senator Mason
Virginia
Cincinnati
Fire sinks whaleship Helen Augusta at Manganui New Zealand
The Helen Augusta 536 tons, captained by Marble, was burned by crew at Manganui on February 15. The ship burned to the water, only those saved sold at auction for about 1500 dollars. Principal owners include Munro Oliver Read Langley and Tillinghast Tompkins of this port. Capt Marble and the chief mate booked passage on a Sandwich Islands vessel to New Bedford on February 25. In Newburyport Measrs Currier Townsend shipbuilders failed, liabilities about 200000 dollars, assets under 72000, creditors mainly mechanics and laborers who suffer greatly.
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Wuare
Marble
Manganui
N. Z
Ihe
Mesers. Munro
Oliver Read
John
Langley
Tillinghast
Tompkins
Sandwich Islands
New Bedford
Newport Advertiser
Currier & Townsend
Newburyport
The
Herald
Runaway sieves reach Rochester after Virginia walk
The Rochester Union reports two runaways rode a morning boat to Canada after walking from Virginia. They were sheltered and fed in Rochester by members of the underground railroad network.
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Rochester Union
Ranaway
Canada
Virginia
Rochester
Underground Railroad
Boston Snow Bank on Pearl Street 1856
On May 21 1856 a substantial snow bank remained in Boston near Pearl Street. The snow is dissolving as the city records the last of the famous bank during anniversary week. Mosquitoes are expected to hold a mass convention at the spot with music and ceremonies tonight.
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Boston
Pearl Street
Oston Journal
Vecret Marriage Rumors At Canandaigua Seminary
In Canandaigua New York last week a young pupil and a Philadelphia man known as cousin Charlie secretly wed during the seminary day and fled to northern Ohio. They are said to be of tender age and deserve friends sympathy.
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Canandaigua
New York
Female Seminary
Charlie
Philadelphia
Ohio
Baltic arrival brings talk of Persia US defense pact
The Baltic reaches New York with London papers and reports of a secret Teheran defense alliance between Persia and the United States. Other items note American squadron hopes in the Baltic, Turkish affairs, and English views on treaties and enlistment disputes.
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Persia
United States
New York
United States Mail
Comstock
Liverpool
London
Constantinople
Teheran
Hamburg
Russia
France
England
Austria
Turkey
Stock Exchange
Moura
London Mail
London Times
Marcy
Crampton
The
Times Constantinople
Arites
Porte
Arrival of the Africa and distant world news brief
The Africa arrives with Liverpool dates to the 17th. London Times reports Crimean losses around Sevastopol totaling 86,000 with 100,000 fatigued, noting peace would have lasted only briefly longer. Palmer trial in London draws eminent legal figures. Empress reappears publicly after confinement. U S Persian treaty criticized as anti English, with articles on a Persian Gulf fleet and rights for ships of war and a Kurnah factory. Foxboro carpenters manufacture 2,000,000 straw bonnets yearly with wages up to 500 dollars for some workers.
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Liverpool
London Times
Sevastopol
Palmer
London
Geo. DeFauly
Cantobert
United States
Persia
Constantinople
England
Persian Gulf
Tigris
Kurnah
Rhode Island General Assembly elects officers for year
The Rhode Island Senate and House organize with oath of office for members. Benjamin F. Thurston elected Speaker. Sullivan Ballou and Charles C. Van Zandt named Clerks with Jerome B. Kimball Engrossing Clerk. Governor William W. Hoppin and officers listed for the ensuing year. Brown named Lieutenant Governor after a vote, Parker elected General Treasurer. proclamations announced and duties pledged. Proximity to April vote and general officers recount noted.
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Charles P. Brownell
Providence
House of Re
George B. Knowles
Newport
Ballou
Parkhurst
Benjamin F. Thurston
Thurston
Manchester
Portsmouth
House of Representatives
Sullivan Ballou
Smithfield
Charlee C. van Zandt
Jerome B. Kimball
Dr. Jackson
Senate
House
Parkhust
William W. Hoppin
John R. Bartlett
Charles Hart
Nicholas Brown
Warwick
Dancan C. Pell
Brown
Pell
Mr. Brown
Samuel A. Parker
Edwin Wilbur
Parker
Wilbur
Mr Parker
Messie
Mr. Jenckes
Messrs. Jenckes and Knowles
Allen
General Assembly
Massachusetts
Senate Chamber
United ‘States
South Car
Resolutions denounce assault on Senator in national council
The document condemns the assault on a Senator during debate and criticizes allies who blocked inquiry. It calls for strong measures to defend liberty and free speech, urging the governor to send copies to Congress. The report notes state finances and legislative actions, including militia reforms and committee assignments.
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Ant
House of
Brooks Man: Bortian and Assault Incident Described
A fragment describes Brooks accused of brutal assault on a Mr. Sumner near age thirty. He is nearly six feet tall with genteel manners. The text mentions Mr. Bennett of Mississippi and Mr. Damrell of this state, noting questions about repudiation remarks in a House speech. Brooks is of Scotch Irish and unmitigated Irish descent.
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Brooks
Sumner
Bennett
Mississippi
Damrell
House of Representatives
Boetem
Brooks and Ma Craten New Letter May 23
A private letter to the Bail Times confirms a story that Brooks Cerolima threatened to assault Representative Chafee of Massachusetts. The letter describes a Friday evening encounter at a hotel where Brooks allegedly said he would whip Chafee for denouncing his conduct. Chafee allegedly replied that he would defend himself, and Brooks walked away.
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Ma. Craten
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Bail Times
Cerolima
Chaffee
Massachuverty
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