Bristol Meeting Supports Providence Rail Project Plan
Bristol stockholders and citizens debated a proposed railroad from Wristw to Providence. A committee was appointed to study probable cost travel and freight, charter options, and citizen subscriptions with a report due at the adjourned meeting. Two sloops were announced for Crandall’s shipyard, and market news from New York and freight services were noted along with Almanac and Union Magazine updates.
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Nathaniel Bullock
Sir Slulmes
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Bayley
Urata
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Joseph M. Winkle
Nathaniel Bolluck
George Ib. Munro
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Iarvest
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Prederick Brown
James A. Gardner
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New Fogland
Teachers Institutes Plan for Newport and East Greenwich
Commissioner of Public Schools Darnard announces two Teachers Institutes in Newport and East Greenwich starting Monday October 30, with free instruction lectures and board for prospective public school teachers. If attendance warrants, institutes may also open at Woonsocket and Westerly on November 20.
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East Greenwich
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Westerly
Epidemic of dysentery sweeps Lyne Wood End area
EPA correspondent in Lyne Wood End Mass. reports a severe summer illness spreading since early August. Over 1000 people, ages from children to elderly, have died or fallen ill, with many convalescing. The outbreak devastates families and prompts medical concerns. Other items note Rev Edward Taylor resuming duties, Massachusetts Regiment deaths from disease in Mexico, and assorted local notices.
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Herel
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Locust Plague Advances Threatening Famine
The Hengariars warn that war and disease add to the locust threat. The Argum Genstie notes locust swarms crossing borders from Turkey causing widespread devastation. Excxe's Comer is visible with a telescope near the bright star Oe' pella in Auriga, likely naked eye in about three weeks.
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Aurige
Royal Drexity and a Brussels Shoemaker King
The King of the Belgians refused to meet the French Minister, citing past shoe-making links in Brussels. The piece notes the King’s fault in part for needing shoes and a quip about fur jer, with a humorous aside on the minister. A purse offer by the Flag of Our Union editor invites stories for 1000 dollars first prize and 500 dollars second prize.
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Brussels
Free Soil leaders and slavery vote map by John Di Wolf
In a public letter John Di Wolf rebuts claims about backing Free Soil leaders and explains voting options on slavery. He states he is a Free Soil member by conviction, not by party leaders, and outlines Gen Cass for expansionists, Van Buren to halt expansion, and Taylor as unpledged. He signs Yours respectfully John Di Wolf.
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Free Soil Party
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Arrival of the America brings Europe news to New York
The British steamship America reached New York on September 29 with seven days of European intelligence. Reports from England predict a fair harvest but weaker than earlier expectations. Ireland faces a significant insurrection in the south, with fighting described as politically driven by famine. Neapolitans capture Messina after a heavy bombardment. 7,000 refugees seek shelter aboard English and French ships. Charles Albert has raised an army of 10,000 for renewed operations.
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Renegotiation Amid Street Fighting in Waterford Region
The report mentions efforts to prevent communication between Waterford and Carrick-on-Suir, with police and insurgents clashing and two countrymen shot dead. Paris dispatches note unrest around Len Cavaignac’s house and regiments in Paris facing alleged socialist agitation. MesSina siege updates describe Neapolitan forces advancing, heavy bombardment, and civilian resistance with mixed naval support.
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Fall River Picked Up For Street Kissing Fine
A young man in Fall River was fined three dollars and costs for kissing a young lady in the street. The charge is only a dollar here by the last decision, but the Fall River paper argues the dam makes the difference.
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Emigration of 200 Irish Women to Australia Sail from Plymouth
The Plymouth Times reports 200 young Irish women embarked today on the Shannon steamship to Plymouth en route to South Australia under Poor Law authorities. They travel free, are well clothed and supplied for the voyage, picked from onion workhouses mainly in the north of Ireland, with plans to extend this emigration program.
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Providence railroad proposal spurs civic action and growth
A Bristol correspondent reports data proving railroad viability linking Fall River to Providence, with freight receipts and business benefits pledged to support the project. The plan envisions connecting to Plainfield and Hartford, boosting regional trade and signaling substantial civic and financial backing.
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Bristol Phenix
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Providence
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Providence Journal
Mexico Reported Calm Except Sierra Indian Disturbance
From Veracruz arrival reports show profound tranquility across the Republic except in the Sierra of San Luis Potosi where Indians resist. The Governor struggles to fund frontier measures and demands aid from the Supreme Government to mobilize the army against challenging frontier threats.
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Wreck of Goliah Steam Propeller on Lake Huron
Reports detail the loss of the Goliah on Lake Huron with a large blast powder cargo. debris and wreckage washed ashore near Pine Point Canada West with no human bodies found. speculation says all aboard perished.
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Fragmentary Maritime Notices and Local Arrests in New Bedford
The New Bedford Mercury reports a mix of naval and local items. It notes pending homecoming for Congress and a U S ship’s upcoming Norfolk voyage, plus a $100 reward for Joseph L. Chines tied to a theft claim. An arrest in New Bedford follows a runaway seaman case aboard the Willim Penn and a cargo sale dispute with Seabury & Co. involved in port transactions and a later release on recognizance.
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New Bedford Mercury
Death of Captain James Siddle Naval Officer
The obituary reports the death of Captain James Siddle of the Navy who recently returned from command of the Pacific Station. Born February 1783 in this city, he was 65, longtime post captain, son of Charles Hiddle, and honored for much service to the country. The notice notes his residence when not employed and his standing on the naval register. The piece also mentions the Dorchester and Milton Bank accounts showing a deficit of 4700 dollars after committee review.
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Navy
James Siddle
Pacific
Biddle
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Naval Register
Charles Hiddle
Philadelphia Ledger
Drowning near Stone Bridge Tiverton involving Fall River crew
A Portmouth RL youth named Davol drowned Sunday near the Stone Bridge in Tiverton due to the upcutting of a boat as Fall River crews were involved.
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Stone Bridge
Tiverton
Fall River
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