Political proscription and naval discipline in 1858 Boston era
A Boston Journal analysis condemns political spying and purges at the Charlestown Navy Yard. It argues the removals target Republicans and Douglas Democrats, signaling corruption and the throttling of constitutional protections. It also notes positive Navy discipline under Captain of the receiving ship North Gorolifa amid liquor-control success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Journal
Navy Yard
Charlestown
Chelsea
Medford
South Shore
Custom House
Indead
Republican Party
North Gorolifa
Brooklyn Navy
Africa
Provisson N F Peer's Court House Lecture Draws Crowd
Provisson N F Peer's lecture at the court house Tuesday evening drew a large audience. He explained the Atlantic Cable and Morse Telegraph construction clearly, described paying out the cable, and performed aleic xenormagentism experiments to the audience's approval. The report commends Mr Pecg for his entertaining and informative presentation and urges fellow citizens to give him favorable attention in future appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fa” Provisson N. F. Peer
Court House
Pecg
Bennett reports hay yields from three crops this season
Mr Bennet notes Munro raised hay on his lot near the common. The first cut in late June yielded two tons per acre, the second in late August yielded about one and a half tons per acre, and the third cut on the 27th last month yielded nearly a bow to the acre. The grass is regrowing, and a fourth crop may follow if warm weather continues. The land was well watered in spring with menhadea fish.
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Bennett “Munro
New York
Providence
Robinson Street
Castle Garden
East River
Governor’s Island
Long Island
Blackwell’s Island
Ravenswood
Astoria
Blackwell's Ieland
Hurlgate
Ehfarlem
Morrisiana
Thia
Hart Island
Lawrence's Point
Negg Flushing
White Stone
Fort Schuyler
United States
New Rochelle
Heimpatend Bay
Glen Cove
New England
Cow Bay
Greenwich
Stanford
Captain’s Island
Oyster Bay
Coldspring
Huntington Bay
Eaton's Neck
Norwalk
Black Ruegk
Huntington Lightehump
Stratford Shoals
Black Rock
Bridgeport
Stratford Puing
Old Field Lighthouse
Port Jefferson
Brookhaven
Falkland Island
Newport
Horton's Point
Destruction of the Crystal Palace at New York
Correspondent from Newark recounts the sudden fire that leveled the Crystal Palace during the 30th American Institute fair. He estimates losses at over thirty thousand dollars including pianos carriages jewelry and other goods. Rumors claim arson though details remain unclear as investigators pursue more information.
Rescuees Plucked From Wreck Of Austrian Steamer Austria
Twenty two survivors from the Austrian steamship Austria are rescued after a collision at sea. The Norwegian ship Catarina, captained by Finnemark, picked up 16 passengers and 6 crew members including a 14 year old girl. Names of survivors include Q. Stoepel Andrew Lyndshein and several steerage passengers and crew members.
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Austria
Quebec
Catarina
Finnemark
Fowey
Esterday
Messrs. Falkenbrg & McBlain
Cotaring
Q. Stoepel
Andrew Lyndshein
Conrad Elffert
Jorgen Eichen
Walhelms Briuneduff
Heinrich Fourier
Sophy Fourier
Juschan Pless
Edward Ahlers
Jos. Smertzeck
Chistophe Bracker
Sven Nelson
Pater Swanson
Win Sentz
Juhynnes Danmiller
Christophe Dunker
Drew
Martin Folige
Cook
Joseph Karze
Frederick Chefeldt
Herr Ripper
Juhyno Rupmondt
Juhsann Henrich Jahr
Black Warriop explosion devastates Havana area
The Havana explosion from a magazine of powder shells and rockets killed and wounded many as 28 died and several were trapped under debris. The blast destroyed ninety sugar houses, disabled gas works, and damaged a large portion of the city. Gen. Conchn led relief efforts as police and troops occupied damaged buildings and the city recovered from the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orveane
Havana
Black Warriop
Conchn
Echo slaver case sparks piracy claim debate in Columbia paper
The Guardian argues Echo slaves were the captain’s property and Dolphin officers pirate for seizing them. It notes native Africans kill criminals and families aid slavers. Dolphin crew to arrive soon, with assurances no harm to the sailors. Interpreters mention jail access for the Dolphin crew.
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The
Guardian
Columbia
South Capulina
Echo
Dolphin
Navy creates admiral rank for expedition leaders
The Navy Department declares captains commanding expeditions similar to the South American venture may assume the title of Admiral and receive the honors and salutes. Admiral Shubrick now flies his broad flag at the fore rather than the main, as Yankee Commodores previously did.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
South America
Shubrick
Journal of Commerce
Universalist minister Gurley in Cincinnati race noted
Boston Traveller quotes a campaign exchange where an opposing candidate questions Gurley about religion. An elderly Methodist responds that he would still vote for Gurley if eight years in Congress fail to reveal hell, highlighting religious divides in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gurley
Congress
Cincinnati
Boston
Large Black Community Faces Legal Action Over Train Incident
In Chatham on October 5, reports say authorities have begun legal proceedings against ten to twelve African Americans suspected of surrounding a Great Western Railway train and forcibly taking a enslaved boy belonging to Mr Merlin of St Louis. The boy was taken despite his pleas and is held by the group.
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Chatham
C. W
Great Western Railway
Merlin
St. Louis
Vagrovs
New York Crystal Palace Destroyed By Fire
The Crystal Palace at New York burned down this afternoon during the American Institute fair. The hall and contents including machinery, tools, engines, and exhibits were consumed. Estimated losses range up to 1.5 million dollars with the building worth about 250 thousand. Fire officials say no serious injuries occurred and investigations into the disaster begin.
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New York
Crystal Palace
Ita
SFA
LyieAngea
Pv Syail
Fey Hown
American Institute
Robert Rait
Ona
Pulicd
Munnagora
Institute
Affray at the American House in Taunton
A serious affray occurred Friday night in Taunton between Augustus White of Squawberty Ville and John C. Christian of the city. White struck first, was cut on the cheek and stabbed below the navel. White's condition was feared but hopes rose for recovery. Christian fled and was not arrested by last accounts.
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TauNton
Armericaun House
Augustus White
Squawberty Ville
John C. Christian
White
Christian
New Bedford Standard
Abandoning Sailor on Deserted Island Trial Details
In U S District Court Jeremiah Austin master of the Betsey Williams faced trial for leaving John Francia a crewman ashore on a desert island in November 1855. Francia endured twenty six days of exposure before rescue by the Old Hector and transfer to Talcuhana Hospital where he remained seven and a half months. The mate has been convicted of assault with an iron belaying pin.
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Desgertsp Isuanora
U. S
Hervey J
Guas
Jeremiah Austin
Betsey Willliams
New Bedford
John Francia
Woaton
Francia
John Francis
Bia
Francis
Catain
Austin
Hector
Talcshuana
Gallifegos
Jsland
Boston
Bank messenger loses five thousand in New Hampshire case
A Suffolk Bank of Boston messenger arrived at Newmarket Bank in Newmarket NH with 20000 dollars in Suffolk bills and demanded specie. The coin was paid but $5000 was attached by the Rockingham county sheriff to satisfy a Suffolk suit against Newmarket Bank for alleged improper drawing on specie.
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Suffolk Bank of
Boston
Newmarket Bank
Newmarket
N. H
Rockingham County
Suffolk
Emigration Reflections From a Bristol Correspondent
A traveling correspondent writes of a Pardon Lake family leaving for the Wear and the emotional farewell scene on the old homestead doorstep. He muses on the costs of emigration, the pull of home, and contrasts hardy settlers with more sensitive natures, urging young men to weigh two lives before seeking gold or fortune elsewhere. He notes the universality of life’s dull day to day and the longing to return after time abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Courier ¢ Enquirer
Bristol
Pardon Lake
Bixey
Sined
Ana
St. Louis
California
Renaway Slave Excitement in New London Conn
A coasting vessel carrying a fugitive slave reached New London or Groton harbor with the enslaved man aboard after kissing a water jug and ham. The captain seized the runaway at sea and delivered him to Collector Mather, prompting a habeas corpus threat and a street buzz as the fugitive reportedly fled toward Canada.
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Renaway
New Lonon
Conn
Norwich Courier
New London
Groton
North Carolina
Custom House
Mather
Revenue Cutter
Willey
Branderes
Miner
Darkey
Old North Carolina
Darkoy
Gewing & Bne
Canada
Salem
British brig Esparanza in distress off Bayport Florida
Augusta Ga Oct 4 The Tallahassee Journal reports the British brig Esparanza from Very Croz to Liverpool with mahogany was in distress off Bayport Florida on the 28th ult Two men and a sick boy survived while the captain mate and bulande of the craw perished The steamer Qoyizaba aided and towed the Esparanza to Apalachicola
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Anothen
Bom
Augusta
Tallahassee
2D Met
Very Croz
Liverpool
Bayport
Florida
Bulande
Apalachicola
Prosperous Agriculture Boosts Ireland Harvest Prospects
The Ipigh journals note rising prosperity in agriculture with high yields and strong quality. Turnips and mangold crops show bulk and value, farmers pleased, prices low but remunerative, aiding employment, industry, and reduced crime and taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ipigh
Department of Agriculture
Dublin
Enya
Ireland
Adend
Steamer Connecticut Tragedy Near Massachusetts Shore
Report of a steamer accident off Massachusetts where fifteen from Almahouse Manson were disembarked and returned. A man known as Hart Gate plunged overboard and was crushed by paddles, presumed dead. Also noted is the sloop Granite collision near Yarmouth Bar with missing crew and recovered papers of Wm Parker from Rockport Massachusetts.
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Connecticut
Younghee
New York
State Almahouse
Manson
Mass
Fenland
Hart Gate
Ald
Rane Noka
New London
T Chronicle
Armouth
Granite
Quebec
Yarmouth Bar
Wm. Parker
Rockpor
Dennis Beach
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Newport News
Megin
Potter
Eagle Bank
Anid
Warren
Jonathan Sisson
Court of Common Pleas
Eliphalot Horton
Tiverton
Benjamin Barker
Phenix
Bartzy
Tews
Pheniz
Westbrook
Cornfield Point
Connecticut River
Saybrook
Greenport
Long Island Railroad
Plum Island
Gardner's Bay
Greanport
Sag Harbor
New London Light
Bartlett
Thames
Mystic
Sassacas
Uncas
Stonington
Providanca
Montauk Point
Fisher’s Island
Fisher’s
Bron
Basiinel
Fort Adkins
Rhods Island
Obingry
Perry
Néiwport
Goat Island
Harbor Island
Prudence
Gould
Dyer
Narragansett Bay
Portsmouth
Cule
Sandy Point
Bristol Harbor
Mount Hope
King Philip
Warwick Neck
Rocky Point
Nayatt Point
Providence River
Pawtuxet
Veu d'Fall Hotel
Field
Crane,ton
South Providence
Jason
Newark
N. J
Japan
Paris Pays
Simoda
Nangesaki
Sakodachi
Jeddo
Gukimih
Dain-Fusam
Cahawba
Cardenas
Bie
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