Bristol Train of Artillery Charter Granted in 1794
A fragmented report recalls the formation of an independent military company in Bristol County named the Bristol Train of Artillery. It notes charters granted in 1794, ranks for officers, and exemptions from certain duties, with deputies elected in 1705 and a 1796 property tax estimate protest. The article also mentions related civic discussions, ship news, and church notices from the era.
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Born & Andre Io
Mutual
Bristol Train of Artillery
General Assembly
Degin
O' Wulf
Samug
Peck
John Bradford
Anritheer
Bersre
Casgip
G. Patek
Ohiais
Wien
VW Fia
John Waldron
Joseph Reynolds
Jeremiah Lograham
Peter Church
Richard Smith
Providence
Newport
Bristol
Africa
New England
Bourn & Wardwell
Willerd
Freeman
United States
Subscription drive reaches success amid discouragement
The West through The Blackewueny reports credit to gentlemen who pushed the subscription through despite much discouragement, noting a successful effort celebrated in the Tuesday Journal.
Robert Owen convention sparks charges of immorality and reform plans
A New York convention of Robert Owen followers is described with bold proposals including community of property, abolition of marriage as a legal bond, and rejection of future retribution. The article traces Owen’s career from Lanark to New Harmony and critiques his social experiments as impractical, highlighting internal disputes and the collapse of his communities.
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Robert Owen
City
New York
Wae
Aother
John A. Collins
West
Owen
Drather Owen
Montgomeryshire
Lanark
Indiana
Ohio
Vincennes
Jemima
Susan
John
James
Joarier
Privatoriens
Rael
T’ranklin Tall
Dr Troughton
Devensae Report on Sheriff Action in Ware County
Fragmentary account describes a sheriff and posse confronting resistance in a district near noon. The report notes that all resistance has ceased and mentions a male involved in the disturbance. Details are unclear due to the damaged text.
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Devensae
Ware
Maritime Bid Offers Across Atlantic and Caribbean Routes
A historical document lists multiple proposed sea routes from New York, Charleston, Pensacola, and New Orleans to Havana, Lisbon, Havana, and Pacific mouth locations, with extensions toward the Sandwich Islands and Caribbean inland passages. It notes bids to be decided by January 31.
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Germany
New York
Havre
France
Brest
Lisbon
Havana
Orleans
Pacific
Theta
Sandwich
Charlestop
Pensacola
Mobile
New Orleans
Navana
Singetoo
Jarmalea
Charleston
Key West
Nauvoo Quorum Seeks Peaceful Relocation Agreement
The Nauvoo Neigh bor council proposes to leave their country next spring for a distant region. They ask Hancock County neighbors to aid in selling or renting properties to fund aid for the destitute, to avoid vexatious lawsuits, and to allow peaceful removal with a committee managing exchanges of property and ensuring public peace.
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Maxwox Cockey
Nauvoo
Arts
Quincy
Wancock
Anti-Rent Trials Report From Journal of Commerce Notes
Correspondent reports rapid progress of anti rent trials. Hurley case moved. plea negotiations result in possible murder misdemeanor. Earle, 66, refused to pay $304 rent, faces murder implications. Squires pleads guilty to onslaught in first degree. Briline pleads guilty to second degree manslaughter. many minor cases fined. Judge Parker aims to clear jail before adjournment.
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The
Journal of Commerce
Dennt
Hurley
Shi Wan
Gordon
Msq
Tapare
Marcle
Nea
Geeral
Earle
Daniel W. Squires
Wiliam Briline
Parker
John F. Jersey
Santa Ana Still Living Quietly in Havana Residence
Havana dispatch reports Gen. Santa Ana, Mexico Rex-President, resides in elegance at Dr. Hevia’s Havana country seat nine miles from Manana District Marianna. He has bought a splendid carriage and horses, signaling a planned permanent Havana residence unless Mexico’s fortunes shift. Regular packets keep news flowing from abroad, allowing quick contact with supporters at home and participation in Havana society.
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Santa Ana
Mexico
Iiea
Havana
Peieele
Ilavana
N. O. Picayune
Railroads planned to connect Pall River Road with Old Colony line
A projected railroad will link Pall River Road to the Old Colony Railroad at Brain Street passing Middleboro Bridgewaters and Randolphe with a survey of a Middleboro to Wareham route offering water privileges and manufactories. A Sandwich to East Wareham survey aims for direct Cape access and connections to New Bedford Fall River Taunton Providence and New York while enabling a Boston route via Middleboro Bridgewaters and Randolphes. A clerk's office break in Bangor voyage led to theft of 1500 dollars a gold watch and cash. police recovered none of the stolen items.
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Old Colony’ Railroad
Brainstree
Middleboro
Bridgewaters
Randolphe
Alea
Wareham
Sandwich
Cape
New Bedford
Fall River
Bangor
Deak
Heaton
Ebo
Boston
Fever and illness sweep regions around Terre Haute
The Terre Haute Contier reports a fever outbreak with widespread sickness for weeks. Citizens describe a general cry of fever and ague in towns within miles, affecting many and prompting concern.
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Marshall
Terre Haute Contier
Chile
Narrow Escape on Norwich Line After Axle Breaks
A Norwich to Pomfret accommodation train near Jewett City yesterday morning suffered a broken axled axle on the forward baggage car. The wreck damaged tracks and two cars. one car tore through the floor into the ladies saloon but spared passengers. About fifty travelers were aboard with no injuries. Insurance and fault details follow, including a missing pocketbook with $155. The incident links to earlier damage at Pomfret depot.
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Asotnrn Railroap
Norwich
Jewett’s
Peices
Nho
Pomfret
Vo Thuredsy
Walter Bur Tinghame
Dantelgopyille
Wey
Worcester
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