Massachusetts Election Favors Banks over Gardner
A Massachusetts election analysis praises Mr Banks as the decisive winner over Governor Gardner. The piece notes Banks's strong political views on political economy, state policy, and executive ability, while criticizing campaign tactics and stumping. It asserts the result reflects a robust Republican trend and warns against the misuse of unwarranted campaigning tactics.
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Massachusetts
Massacheethan
Banks
Estelle
Cies
Aln
Gardner
Belin
Nan
Exec
Hisi Sue
Mssachusetts
Camning
U.S
Tae Banks
Haye
Post and Gaston House Open to Visitors in Gaslit Display
The new Post Offer and Gaston House welcomed visitors on Saturday and Monday evenings, brilliantly lit by gas. Joseph W. Coburn financed the building with H. C. Wardwell supervising, featuring cast iron and brickwork, German tiles, black walnut fixtures, and two stories housing a post office and a Custom House. Bonfires memory of the gunpowder plot prompts disapproving local commentary.
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Gaston House
Gad
Ifhett
Joseph W. Coburn
H. C. Wardwell
J. E. Weeden
Jason D. Simmons
Public Teachers Institute to Be Held in Our Town
State Commissioner for Public Schools plans a Teacher's Institute this month with lectures and drills. Gov. Dyen and Brown University professors, state officials, and educators are expected to address the session. Locals expect hospitality for visiting guests, hoping the event lifts morale and promotes learning amid economic strain.
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Sears
Dunn, Angell and Greens
Brown University
J. R Bartierz
A. Mowry
Messrs
Consum and Goorwin
The
Normal School
Grorce H. Canvert
Newport
Resolutions honor a departed Bristol church member 1857
At the quarterly meeting of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Bristol Ont the assembly passed unanimous resolutions mourning Ma Trowan R Garcexe a respected Christian brother They sent sympathies to the bereaved widow and children and ordered copies to be sent to the family and printed in the Bristol Phenix The notice is signed by Harvey Holmes Ivroy Bristol Ont February 2 1857
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Methodist Episcopal Church
R. Garcexe
Bristol Phénix
Harvey Holmes
Ivo’ry
Bristol
Ont
Scientific American
Winter Fancies and Cold Weather Scenes Across the Republic
A sweeping portrait of winter’s bite across towns and cities. Citizens curb heat and bustle as frost laces chariots, icebound streets, and busy markets, aging horses and vendors adjusting to arctic days. Pictorial notes include street life, fashion shifts, and evolving daily routines amid severe chill.
Winter's chill grips town as spirits fade and banks freeze
A reflective column describes frost and fear affecting social life and finance. It notes gentry watching flirtations and spirits in séances, while banks halt currency and commerce slows. The piece concludes with CAR BELL.
Election Day Turmoil in New York Wards Reported
On election day in New York the 16th ward saw Irish mobs wreck Republican and American boxes and assault a baker to steal stock. In the 7th ward Dead Rabbits clashed with police over ballots as arrests were made. Tompkins Square hosted a hunger meeting of German and Irish laborers followed by destructive acts and threats to sack grocery stores.
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New York
Tompkins Square
Germans in New York Respond to Mayor’s Food Doctrine
The German community in New York replies to the Mayor’s City Council message asserting that city property should belong to those without means, and claims if the city fails to provide food, the hungry may seize it by any means.
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New York
Luxuries Drive U S Wealth in 1855 56 Imports
The fiscal year ending June 30 1856 shows silk price goods $25 000 000 other silk goods $6 017 115 Inces $1 601 610 embroideries $4 664 353 and total luxury imports exceed $37 000 000. The New York Mirror notes these luxury items drain national wealth.
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Inces
Lv. Y. Mirror
Explosion in Providence Sparks Jury Report On Fire Safety
The Corner’s Jury concludes the Providence explosion was caused by deficient water supply due to engineer skill and inattention. It states one person cannot safely manage moving power in a large rubber works and urges separation of fireman and engineer duties.
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Providence
Fever Ravages Jacksonville With Fifty Deaths Since September
Reports from Jacksonville show a deadly fever continuing to claim lives and prompting a court adjournment and days of fasting. Key West reports general health improving with the yellow fever outbreak receding.
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Froriva
Jacksonville
Key West
Bread distribution in Philadelphia expands charity drive
In Philadelphia last Saturday Mr George J Henkels of Walnut Street handed out 550 loaves from Adelphi Street with many requests unmet He received a pledge from a wealthy observer to supply weekly bread through winter and others will contribute This aims to reach 1500 loaves weekly plus 500 already pledged.
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Pruaveursia
Philadelphia
George J. Henkels
Walnut Street
Adelphi Street
Henkelset
Snme
Arrival of Atego and European market impact
The Atego from Havre and Southampton arrived in New York with passengers and 220000 dollars in specie. Other ships Axiet and Saxon reached port after voyages from Boston and Quebec. English stock markets slipped on American news. Bank of England discount raised to 8 percent. Bank of France to 7.5 percent. Hamburg discount up to 9.5 percent. Immigrants flow from Hamburg to America continues. Madagascar reports Queen expelled English and French residents amid dethronement plots. Liverpool cotton sales totaled 10000 bales with prices lower. breadstuffs and pork weak.
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New Yorn
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Halifax
Amgjo Saxon
Quebec
America
Bank of England
Colely
Bank of France
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Hamburg
Bremen
Madagascar
Vienna
France
Richard Anderson
Rotterdam
Baltimore
Liverpool
News From Havana and California on Nov 2
The Quaker City from Mobile via Havana reports no Havana news. California returns show Mormons exodus confirmed, Brigham Young mobilizes cavalry in Carson Valley, and panic in New York tremors felt in California. Fremont and Broderick aboard the Star of the West exposed to Havana voyage details.
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Quaker City
Mobile
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Mirazul
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Quaker Guy
Star of the West
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Aspinwall
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ROG Sie Bie
Europe
San Francisco
the &H
Herald of the Sun
Weller
Senate
Assembly
Carson Valley
U'ah
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Salt Lake City
Zion
Col
Fremont
Seastar Broderick
Cartmen and Harp Tines in Licensing Crunch
The New York cartmen face hard times as Saturday marks the last legal day to renew licenses. Licensed carts have fallen from 5190 to about 3690 this year with many quitting or renewing on trust due to fees. Sword Brangs notes four English army sword makers, three brothers, guarding a secret method and controlling their workforce. One brother in Enfield makes eighteen blades daily, earning about 50 dollars weekly.
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New York
Enfield
Americans sweep state as election violence erupts
Reports from the election night in Mantbanees and surrounding wards describe Irish and American clashes, shots fired, and numerous injuries including some fatalities. Police say a large cache of arms was seized and rail workers face wage reductions and layoffs in the aftermath.
Costa Rica and Nicarguus Forces Block River San Juan
The Government of Costa Rica and Nicarguus forces under Col. Ganty aim to block the San Juan river at Castile to prevent filibuster incursions, claiming no recognized Nicaragu an government exists. River boats are reported above San Juan.
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Nicarguus
Col. Ganty
Costa Rice
San Juan
Mormon Exodus to Great Salt Lake Warned by Telegraph
A Sacramento State Journal dispatch reports Mormons plan to migrate from Genos and Carson Valley in a large caravan. Immigrants bought farms, and about 23 000 to 30 000 people, including many women and children, are moving this season. Brigham Young orders a cavalry company to train wagons, with provisions for a distant Salomon River route toward Salt Lake City while some seek refuge in Russian possessions. Excursionists arrive as waves of activity grip the valley.
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New York
Genos
Carson Valley
Sacramento State Journal
Lake
Sacramento Union
Placeqville
Urtuher
Salt Lake City
Brigham Young
Gerson Valley
Eich ‘Valleye
Wendows
Caron
Atack
Genome
Ace
Treti
Frigate Sorauce Suffers Gale During Atlantic Voyage
The U S steam frigate Sorause under Captain Kelly faced a severe gale off Cape Hetteras on return from Philadelphia. The vessel lost sails and damaged the wheel, tiller, and bowsprit, injuring crew members. repairs were made and the ship remained mobile with guards aged, but most officers and crew in good health.
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Straw Beroux
Sananac
U.S
Sorause
Kelly
Norfik
Soe
Philadelphia
Portsmouth
Scranac
Cape Hetteras
Boronely
Shocking Arrest In City Hotel Scandal
Richard Gorter, president of a local bank, reported a shocking case at a Washington hotel. A middle aged minister named Carter was attacked by Siith Smith who accused him of seducing and denying paternity of a child born to Carter’s wife. Smith was arrested and awaiting a hearing at the Mayor's office.
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Poivavetrilla
Richard Gorter
Ay “Anthracite Bank
Ward
Chin
Carter
Fragmentary Historical Note on Corruption and Coffeepot Cooking
A garbled archival snippet mentions corruption allegations and a peculiar claim about cooking beef and pork in a coffee pot. The text references a galley with content and a statement about morning events from a period or issue date, accompanied by fragmented phrases and an exclamatory note.
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Syed
Return of refugees to Schastopel swells city population
Correspondent reports that former inhabitants of Schastopel are returning in transports and steamers. The city now hosts more than 12,000 residents, compared with the pre siege population of around 60,000.
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Schastopel
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