Proclamation Sets Thanksgiving Day Observance in 1852
Governor Philander Allen appoints Thursday November 30 1852 for a day of public thanksgiving and prayer. The proclamation urges citizens to attend worship and give thanks for harvest health and prosperity under divine guidance and protection. Asa Potten signs as Secretary of State.
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Allen, Govsran
Roger Isaaxpann
Pearces
Brate
Ben- Bracton
Farara
Ano Savion
Jesus Christ
Philp Allen
Asa Potten
November term begins in town court of common pleas
The November term of the Court of Common Pleas will commence Tuesday morning in town. A town meeting last Saturday afternoon reported no notable business. Massachusetts election results show Clifford Whig 49 175, Democrat 37 291, Free Soil 35 24 with 350 scattering. Voters approve a constitutional convention by a large majority and Newport Advertiser notes Democratic victories as political speeches dominate. The text comments that turncoats are ahead of the old liners.
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Court of Common Pleas
Massachusetts
Clifford
Ballar
Newport Advertiser
Goper's Livy's Book for December Receives Praise
A December edition praised for rich contents and top sites from The Blind Piper The Mosning Star and RReady to Start. George W insterbrooks on State street offered the celebrated work with unusual interest and regarded as one of the best numbers issued.
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Goper
Livy
Mosning Star
George W.insterbrooks
State Street
Britain Ready to Aid Spain in Cuban War Crisis
An excerpt from The London Times discusses possible British support for Spain if war erupts over Cuba. It argues the US faces global backlash for aggressive policies and warns discuss of a Lopez-like expedition could invite wider conflict.
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London Times
United States
Cuba
Eeems
England
Phil Baillte
Spain
Ppan
Lopez
Texas
Algerica
Rico
France
Mutrid
Maritime Folly and the Risk of Provoke Con test
The text portrays a firm collective resolution labeled as folly in provoking a contest at sea. It questions whether such action will receive the countenance or neutrality of the Powers. The tone suggests caution about escalating maritime disputes and seeking broader support.
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EU Agi
Plan for Cuban invasion via Hayti discussed in The Herald
The Herald clues suggest a Cuba invasion plan in embryo. Rumors cite Dominican emigration of 100 men and ships clearing to load for St Domingo. Colonists armed for invasion may be sent from Florida to Hayti and proceed toward a fleet and army against Spain.
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Cuba
Hayti
Herald
St. Domingo
Boston
New York
Jacksonville
Florida
Uba
Crescent City Arrives Havana After Shore Access Dispute
The Crescent City from New York via Havana lands in Havana with four days of late news. A pilot delays entering port and a dispute over landings centers on Purser Smith and Lieut Porter. Captain Davenport fights strict shore access while insisting on U S government protection and consular assurances.
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Crescent City
New York
Havana
Fegan
the Picayune
Lieut. Porter
Wm. Smith
Mr. Smith
Davenport
Purser Smith
Captain Davenport
Judge Conklin
Capt. Davenport
New Orleans
Washington
Stith
United States
Morales
Drake & Co
Consignees
Parler
Arrival of the Star of the West and San Francisco protest
Merchants in San Francisco held a mass meeting to oppose government actions. News from the gold regions reports distress among overland travelers. Gwin and McCorkle arrived aboard the steamer California. The Whig Mass Convention convened at Sacramento with addresses by Butler King and Brenham.
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California
Star OF the West
San Francisco
Treasury
Gwin and McCorkle
Sacramento
T/ Butler King
Mr. Brenham
Arrival of the Humboldt Two Days from Europe
The steamship Humboldt arrived at 2 a m after departing Havre on Oct 28 and Cowes on Oct 29 with 115 passengers and 400 tons. Reports note a murder verdict in a Windsor duel case and multiple European political updates including France’s imperial succession plans and Abd el Kader’s Paris visit, with the Pope declining Paris coronation duties.
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Europe
Humboldt
Youk
Havre
Cowes
England
Windsor
Morning Herald
France
Dublin Fair
Fontainbleau
Senate
Louis Napoleon
Abd-el-Kader
Paris
Pictou Chronicle Criticizes Commander Campbell over Fisheries
The Pictou Chronicle denounces Commander Campbell of the Devastation for alleged oppression of fishermen. It cites detaining a half decked boat and ordering a Halifax schooner to stop cargo landing at Port Hood, sparking outrage among local mariners.
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Pictou
N. S
Campbell
H. M
Chronicle
Halifax
Port Hood
Storm Claims Several Vessels and Crews
The steamer America narrowly avoided grounding in yesterday's storm with minor damage. Michigan and Traveller returned damaged. The schooner R C Smead lost two hands near Brandown, and another vessel wrecked at Long Points with presumed loss of all aboard. Barque Myers sprung a leak near Grand Tiver and grounded near Walnut Creek. most of its crew likely lost. The Michigan attempted rescue as bodies washed ashore and the mate clung to rigging.
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Dunxirx
America
Michigan
Traveller
R. C. Smead
Brandown
Canada
Myers
Cleveland
Grand Tiver
Walnut Creek
U.S
Miss Shannon Falls From Window In Philadelphia
A resident of Philadelphia named Miss Shannon fell from a fourth story window while closing shutters and died from the injuries sustained in the fall. The accident occurred on the street below the residence with crowds gathering at the scene.
Special train carries election returns on Connecticut River line
A special train on the Connecticut River Railroad ran from South Vernon to Springfield covering 51 miles in 57 minutes with 34 miles in 16 minutes. It made stops at towns along the route to receive election returns, as reported by the Boston Daily Advertiser.
Expedition Planned Against Cab in Months
A Washington correspondent reports an informant inside the ring says an expedition is planned and will be filled out against Cab in less than six months.
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Asornen Ouaan
New York Tribune
Washington
Severe thunderstorm damages barns in New Hampshire and Vermont
A severe thunderstorm recently swept through New Hampshire and Vermont causing extensive damage. In New Hampshire twelve barns were struck with multiple losses. in Bennington Vermont the barn of farmer David Dyer was destroyed along with hay and grain. Dyer’s dwelling was also damaged but shelter was found.
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New Hampshire
Vermont
Y Bennington
David Dyer
Steam disaster strikes cabin herd men near city
A cabin five miles below the city housing four men in Mr H's employ was blown down burying them in rubble. The men were rescued with slight injuries as the shock was felt in the city.
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Rg Express
Flour ship Geneva anchors off Golden Gate with ruined rudder
San Francisco dispatch reports the Geneva from Boston via Richmond carrying 4600 barrels flour is 12 miles off the Golden Gate waiting for a pilot after breaking its rudder head. The arrival is seen as lifting a market short on Richmond flour with anticipated price around 33 dollars per barrel and owners expected profit near 20 dollars per barrel.
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California
San Francisco
New York Journal of Commeice
Sea Bird
Geneva
Boston
Richmond
Golden Gate
Division agitation in Texas could split state
The Eastern Texas faction advocates division backed by several newspapers. The Houston Telegraph opposes it warning a split into Eastern and Western Texas might create a free Western State and harm slave-property values in the East. Sugar cultivation and growing planter settlements between the Trinity and Guadalupe rivers are cited as context.
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Texas
Houston Telegraph
Telegraph
Trinity
Guadalupe Rivers
Philadelphia
Irish relief prompt trade noted in New York Post
An extensive grocer received by the Pacific an invoice for first quality Trish rove butter at Cork 90s per hundred and 84s in Liverpool. Large orders have followed and Ireland may repay relief sent in 1847 during the current year, the Evening Post reports.
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Inisa Burter
Pacific
Cork
Liverpool
Ireland
N. Y
A New Enotan Custom and the Webster Death
In Marshfield on the Sabbath after Mr. Webster died the parish bell rang seven to eight in the morning. It tolled thrice for a male death then seventy strokes for age, followed by a shared lament that Daniel Webster is dead.
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Marshfield
Mr. Webster
Daniel Webster
Wreck of the Steamer Rochester Near Buffalo
The U S steamer Michigan returned from the Rochester wreck with no sign of the vessel parts. All aboard are reported lost except the captain and a boy. Rochester was owned by F W Myers of Buffalo and insured for 4500 across Astor Mutual Etna Globe and Union.
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Rochester
Erie
U.S
Michigan
F. W. Myers
Buffalo
Astor Mutual
Etna
Globe
Union
Attempted Vote by Woman in Disguise at Poll
A woman dressed in male clothing tried to vote at the 4th poll district, ward 19. After refusing to kiss the book and hat removal, a bystander challenged her legal status. A police officer lifted her hat revealing her sex, and she left as bystanders laughed.
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W. Y. Tribune
Loss of John Hazard From Sloop Bolina in 3 12 Miles West of Paulkland Island
At four o clock in the afternoon on the third, John Hazard mate of the sloop Bolina fell from the bowsprit into the water and was lost. Wind 10 to 12 knots, about 3 12 miles west of Paulkland Island. He was 28, from Northport S J, wife left behind. The sloop had long been at Rondout and this place. Fall River Monitor reports.
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John Hazard
Weasel
Paulkland Island
Northport
S. J
Rondout
Fall River
Youth Misunderstands Election Result Shocks Newark
A Morris county youth selling potatoes near Green and accompanying streets overhears talk of the Whig defeat and General Pierce's election. He asks why a President was chosen, expressing his belief that one is already in place, provoking amusement among bystanders in Newark.
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Columbia
Morris County
Green
General Pierce
Newark Advertiser
Incomplete OCR Notes on Prisoners and Sentences
Fragments describe three lacking cartridges and prisoners who died in prison while others received three year sentences. The text references Credies, despair, prices, and various garbled phrases without clear names or dates.
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Aia
Ieee
Mexico Faces Widespread Unrest Reported From Guadalajara
Private letters from Mexico describe rapid spread of unrest in Guadalajara with calls for urgent action by authorities. Gov. Urga or Ueaga ordered precautionary measures and arrests amid a growing sense of emergency. Legislature met to decide best course as reports flow from many regions about a volatile situation.
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Fontitea Pipi
Mexico
Santa
dimena-Neweans
PS Ld i
Guadalajara
Anne
Aport Tores
Ueaga
Debris of Yellow Fever and Cholera in New Orleans
The past week in New Orleans records sixty yellow fever and twenty six cholera deaths. The ship John Rutledge cleared from Charleston for Liverpool with nearly 1.5 million pounds of cotton. Texas reports serious crop damage from dry rot.
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John Rutledge
Clarlestony
Liverpool
Texas
Sydney papers note July tilt in New York reports
News from Sydney papers arriving in New York details extending gold discoveries increasing deposits and wealth. English emigrants arrive daily while business remains brisk and provisions high. A freshet near Mirrani bridge on June 29 destroys Gundaigar, leaving 60 to 80 lives lost and the town ruined.
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Sydney
New York
Gundaigar
Mirrani Bridge
Dr Hawks Declines Episcopate of Diocese
After full consideration, Dr Hawks declines the office of Bishop of this diocese and informs the Committee of his final decision.
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Hawks
Pest
California mining firm yields vast gold dust haul claim
A California mining journal reports a ten person company on the Sandy Bar claim produced one day’s labor worth $41,072 in dust valued at $17 per ounce. Other regional firms see solid success as mining continues.
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Astonisainc Yieun
Govp
California
Thanks to Captain John Y Lawless and Officers
A New Orleans paper expresses gratitude to Captain John Y Lawless and the officers for their service. The note credits their leadership and celebrates the team's efforts in maintaining order and safety.
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John Y. Lawless
New Orleans
New Osusans Express Thanks on Perseverance Trip
On October 27 1859 cabin passengers aboard the steamship Perseverance express gratitude to Captain John Lawless and the ship's engineers and officers for courteous hospitality during the voyage from New York to this port. Signers include T F Guion D Gorren James P Jarvis Samuel M Jarvis Wm H Baker N B a John McKay Augustus Block 8 R Once J Catter P Marini.
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New Osusans
John Lawless
New York
T. F. Guion
D. Gorren
James P
Samuel M. Jarvis
Texmong Steamsnes To pe Boat
The Philadelphia Ledger reports Texmong Steamsnes has agreed with the New York Baltimore and Alexandria Steamship Company to build ten propeller steamships. They will be 160 feet long, 25 feet beam, 12 feet depth with 23 inch cylinders and 8 inch stroke. Ships will serve routes between New York and Baltimore and New York and Alexandria, delivery targeted for March next.
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Texmong
Philadelphia Ledger
New York
Baltimore
Alexandria Steamship Company
Alexandria
Disturbance in Lowell injures several residents
In Lowell a disturbance at an Irish-occupied house led to assault injuries. A woman was struck on the head with a heavy lamp and critically injured. An elderly woman fell down a stairway breaking both collar bones, and a third woman was hurt. Two assailants were arrested by the watch.
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Lowell
New York Welcomes Provisional Bishop at Trinity Church
Rev. Jonathan Wair Wrights was consecrated as provisional Bishop of New York at Trinity Church. The ceremony drew a large audience and featured a sermon by Rev. Carleton Chace with Dr Dyont assisting.
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New York
Jonathan"Wair- Wrights
Bishapel
Trinity Church
Carleton Chace
Dyont
London Court Awards Forty Pounds Damages Over Plight Aboard
In Bow Street Court London Matthew Smith a steerage passenger won forty pounds against the ski Delia Maria for poor provisions aboard the London to New York voyage. Other passengers are considering similar claims as they seek compensation for substandard meals and conditions.
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Bow Street Court
London
Matthew Smith
New York
Edalyast
Smith
Spanish Consul Laborde Feared for Personal Safety in Transit
Telegraph dispatch from the Cay reports Ir. Laborde, the Spanish Consul, retimed to Havana due to fears of personal violence. He remained in New Orleans and expected to stay, as there were no signs of molestation against him.
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New Orleans
Cay
Ir. Laborde
Havana
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