Rhode Island Proclamation Declares Day of Thanksgiving
Governor Elisha Dyer proclaims Thursday November 25 as a day of public thanksgiving and praise to Almighty God. Citizens urged to abstain from secular labor and attend public worship, with charity to the destitute and prayers for peace and national harmony.
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Thanksgiving Reflections On Gratitude And Unity Across States
The article praises Thanksgiving as a national, unifying festival while acknowledging hardships of the year. It emphasizes gratitude for divine blessings, education and religious privileges, and calls for sincere religious observance and communal thankfulness across both Southern and Northern states.
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Snow Grips Portions of New York and Washington Regions
The first snow of the season appeared on Monday with enough coverage to be noticeable. In New York State depths reached up to six inches in many areas, providing good sleighing conditions. A light sprinkling was reported in Washington.
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Washington
Cable to connect Vineyard and Nantucket arrives for annexation
The telegraph cable intended to link the Vineyard with Nantucket arrived at New Bedford on Tuesday and was transferred to rail transport before being shipped to the Vineyard. The cable spans about one and a half miles and weighs 6000 pounds per mile, meant to replace the damaged section in the existing line.
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Mutiny Trial Proceeds in Boston. Witnesses Testify
The mutineers from the ship Senior of New Bedford face continued examination in Boston. A large number of witnesses have already testified and many more are to be called on the stand.
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Maritime Lineup Revamps Schedules for Bay State and Empire State
Captains Brown and Clydeton oversee the new Tine fleet lineup. The Bay State sails from New York on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays while the Empire State runs from New York Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays. Pall River and Newport serve as arrival points on alternating days.
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Southern letter defends slavery views and iron steamer launch
A letter from the South argues for conciliation on slavery themes as Kansas neutrality emerges, while noting ongoing anti slavery agitation and a New Orleans to Galveston iron steamer built at Wilmington by Uarlan Hol lingsworth for Charles Morgan, with more vessels in progress and Vanderbelt line projects underway.
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Unfortunate Steamship Company Suffers Series of Blazes
The New York and Bremen Steamship Company endures multiple disasters as three vessels suffer fires. The Austria and Hamiltonia are burned and narrowly escape further damage aboard the Vanderbilt reports the Hudson was destroyed by fire in Bremenhaven on the eve of its voyage to New York.
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Circulating Maverick Bank $50,000 in mutilated bills
reported fraud involves Maverick Bank Boston notes seized earlier with $50,000 in mutilated bills. A $5 bill with burned edges appeared at a desk and was traced to a foundry worker who admitted a bundle of charred bills was obtained. Bank officers vow to uncover the circulating fraud.
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Market of S F Fiza & Co Opens In State Street
The new Market of S Fiza & Co on State Street offers beef, mutton, poultry, pork and meats with a clean inviting setup. Prices are reasonable and the firm aims to please customers as Thanksgiving preparations begin with veteran Mr B S Snoxons connected to the establishment.
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Worcester Marshal Frederick Warner Dies From Gunshot Wound
Frederick Warner city marshal of Worcester died Saturday morning from a pistol ball shot by officer Hendrick of Louth Carolina. He leaves a wife and four sons.
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Hendrick
Louth Carolina
The Second Number of the Mathematical Monthly
The second issue arrives with a mix of original and curious articles for both moderate and advanced readers. Puzzles are offered to challenge abstraction and reasoning, inviting subscription to this novel publication.
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Godey’s Lady’s Book December Number Review
The December issue features fifty one engravings sixty articles one appended title page and a table of contents for volume LYIT July to December The Christmas engravings for the rich and poor are praised Godey again contributes notable engravings and contributions Subscriptions offer four dollars for the Lady’s Book and the Phonix in advance.
Henroost Robbers Steal Poultry Near Thanksgiving
Local thefts plague residents as hens disappear yearly. Recently about sixty fowls were taken from B Rogers, Esq. on Rappasquash. William B O Wolf, Bay, reports repeated losses of valuable livestock. Authorities should see fit to penalize the culprits.
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Illinois Ninth District Vote Mirror Egypt Label
In the recent election the Ninth District of Illinois shows a stark split with Republicans at 2,588 and Douglas Democrats at 14,970, highlighting a strong partisan tilt in the district. The results reflect a notable gap favoring the Democratic candidate.
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Lecture Notice Before Ladies’ Literary Society
A notice states a lecture by Roy. G. W. Queregu, former principal of Providence Conference Seminary, is planned before the Ladies’ Literary Society. All who wish a rich treat should be present.
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Governor Steamer Resumes Trips After Refurbishment
The steamer Governor resumed weekly trips on Monday and reached port promptly Tuesday morning. After a recent haul out, she received new blowers replacing the old ones, reducing the prior buzzing noise to nearly inaudible levels.
Steamer Bradford Durfee Alters Providence Schedule
The Bradford Durfee steamer changes its departure from Providence to 2:30 PM on Monday, instead of 3:00 PM previously.
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Providence
Likeness Advertising Referenced in Another Column
Notice points readers to a likeness advertisement, directing those seeking portraits or images to consult Mr. Child’s advertisement in a separate column for details and listings.
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The Great Republic Monthly Announces New Illustrated Magazine
Nesers Oakemith and Co announce the first number of The Great Republic Monthly to appear about December first. The periodical will rival any prior publication in this country with wide range articles, numerous contributors, extensive wood engravings, and an original piece of music. Two yearly volumes of 700 royal octavo pages. single issues 25 cents. yearly $3.00. two copies $5.00. five copies $10. Subscriptions include two large engravings The Last Supper and The City of the Great King for select plans.
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A New Disgust Disease Weaken Albany Families
A virulent illness described as diptheria has caused multiple deaths and severe sickness in Albany and surrounding areas over the past two months. The Troy Times notes initial flu like fever followed by glandular swelling, intense inflammation, and putrid throat symptoms. deaths occur, though children seem less affected.
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Convention of New England Banks Endorses Mutual Redemption
Eighty eight New England banks met in Boston on November 16 to discuss redeeming banknotes amid the Suffolk Bank dispute. They unanimously backed the Bank of Mutual Redemption as a substitute for Suffolk, urging each bank to redeem its bills in Boston at par in specie and praising the charter as fair and economical.
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Massachusetts
Drunken mariner found aboard adrift mail boat at harbor
Early morning gale left a mail boat adrift near the head of the breakwater in Inthia harbor. John Young and three others recovered a man from the vessel who was drunk and unconscious, unable to explain his identity or origin. The boat was towed to the dock, the man remaining onboard, and authorities noted the craft likely belonged outside Newport News.
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Newport News
Mysterious Disappearance Near Savannah Akin
The Savannah Republican reports John T. Fulfal began a late evening trip to the post office on the ninth, and by the eleventh his whereabouts were unknown. Friends fear for his safety as he carried a large sum of money, about 2100 dollars.
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Robbery and assault in Baltimore leaves Wilmington man harmed
On Monday evening Mr. Wm. Clark of Wilmington, North Carolina was garrotted on West Saratoga Street in Baltimore. He was robbed of a draft for 325 dollars, 25 in gold and a gold watch valued at 150 dollars. His clothes were torn and he was injured.
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Arrival and brief notes from transatlantic steamship reports
Reported arrivals include the Canady from Liverpool and the Canada with brief updates on ships City of Baltimore and Nova Scotian. Mention of the U S frigate Niagara en route to Morrovia with rescued African Americans and a London Times editorial on Mexico. Also notes a Bradford poisonings incident and French emperor plans to stockpile corn.
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Destructive Fire Destroys Howard Block and Museum
A fierce blaze erupted around 8 PM in Howard Block on Exchange Place. The fire started in the basement near a cabinet warehouse and spread through upper floors, collapsing walls and igniting the adjacent Museum. Damages exceed $250,000 with many tenants insured and several injuries reported among bystanders.
Fall River Turnip Contest Sparks Public Challenge
The Fall River area reports giant vegetables with a turnip weighing twenty pounds and thirty six inches in girth brought to the office by Edward Moogan. Earlier a turnip weighing nine pounds and sixteen inches was noted, prompting a boast to rival Rhode Island Massachusetts and Bristol for root crops.
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Apples From Greenwich Orchard Show Second Crop
Mr. Thomas Bennett of Greenwich sent an apple specimen to our office. The fruit from five trees planted three years ago next spring is now forming a second crop and resembles large cranberries in size. The report appears in the Weekly Pendulum.
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Reverend Westfall Fined for Shooting Neighbor’s Cow
Reverend J. H. Westfall of Universa Hist Church in Lafayette Indiana fined three dollars and costs for shooting his neighbor's cow with duck shot and beans, a local incident noted in court records.
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Universa Hist
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Lecture on Common School Education by Colburn
Correspondence from Providence Journal notes Dane P. Colburn of the Rhode Island State Normal School delivered a practical lecture on common school education before the Smithfield Teacher's Union Association on November 13. The speech highlighted parent and teacher cooperation as key to discipline and instruction and urged communities to invite Colburn to speak. John Kingsbury attended and offered remarks.
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Bark W H Chandler Damaged in Bermuda Hurricane
Bark W H Chandler from Xibara via New York to Vigo put into St George Bermuda Oct 29 after a hurricane on Oct 24. Captain Lindsey reports near-total rigging loss, water in hold, hull tight, repairs likely over £10,000. cargo of 3800 packages of turaces badly damaged with many packed, 1200 landed, 200 sound. Owners have abandoned ship to underwriters.
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New Movement Seeks State Grant for Spiritualist Research
The Spiritualists plan to petition the Massachusetts Legislature in the next session for a grant between three and seven thousand dollars to employ scientists to investigate spiritualism. They argue education warrants Commonwealth support and that the request is an educational measure the state cannot refuse.
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Disunion satire on cabbage trade prompts union plea
The Atlanta Georgian and Louisville Journal discuss cabbage imports as a metaphor for preserving the Union. They warn that self-sufficiency matters, noting New York market prices and tariffs to defend home production.
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Alabama Murder Suspect Dies after Prolonged Torment
A citizen of Alabama once linked to a cruel murder fled to Attala county Mississippi after public pressure. He endured months of agony then drank two quarts of whiskey and withdrew from society, dying after a period of deep mental distress while lamenting the victim in his sleep.
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Cincinnati Times
Lawrence Stone & Co. creditors seek near four million debt
At the third meeting of the creditors of Lawrence Stone & Co. plans were laid for settling claims amounting to about 500000 including the claim of George Peabody of London. The total debt at failure nears four million dollars.
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Bill Introduced to End Latin Bias in Georgia Legislation
A Georgia measure aims to stop Latin bias in state laws. The proposer argues laws printed in plain English would be easier to read and no classical education would be required to understand them.
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Sensation Paper Reaffirms Woman Shawl Purchase Tale
The New York Evening Post repeats its sensational claim about a woman buying two shawls for 500 dollars and pausing a 2000 dollar bill, following earlier reporting.
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Walker Emigrant Expedition Heads for Mobile
Washington journalist reports Gen William Walker may proceed with his emigrant expedition to Mobile. If he departs, authorities will decide whether to grant the vessel a clearance with Walker aboard or exclude him. Lord Napier warns the British naval force will arrest the expedition to prevent colonization.
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Bermuda Hurricane Strikes and Bermuda Ship Damages
Halifax reports a Bermuda hurricane affecting the schooner Harkaway and other vessels. The crew suffered injuries and damage included a torn mainsail and damaged steering gear. British authorities provided rapid aid. the Harkaway later reached Buenos Aires after parts of its deck cargo washed overboard.
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Rhode Island Mutual Nearing SEWAU Loan Closure
Providence Journal notes Rhode Island Mutual with 3.508 million dollars at risk on manufacturing property has nearly closed on loans totaling only 1.5 thousand amid heavy insurer losses and recovered fortune.
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Cyrus W Field Adopts Focused Regarar Business Plan
A printed circular from Cyrus W Field announces his shift to devote personal attention to manufacturing and selling payer. A woman in Cincinnati was found with a counterfeit $20 bill after attempting theft in a store, leading to a dramatic exchange and a $15 overpayment before the bill was detected.
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Public expense report for Donnelly trial in Monmouth County
In pursuance of a board resolution the clerk published a statement of expense incurred in the trial and execution of Jato P Donnelly. The total amounts to 8 750.49 dollars and cents.
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Carpenter falls twenty five feet breaking ribs
Bradford Hathaway of Bosworth and Hathaway carpenters was at a building on Pare Chase Street above the depot when a board gave way. He fell about twenty five feet from the attic to the collar, breaking two ribs one puncturing a lung and suffering bruises but walked home.
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Bosworth & Hathaway
Parechase Street
New Bedford Standard
Boston
Ibix
Woman Dies in Cincinnati as Street Performer Hopes Crumpled
A woman died in Cincinnati a few days ago. The deceased had accumulated about $80,000 while busking with a piano, organ, and singing on the streets. Police investigation ongoing.
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