Disaster at Sea and Balloon Flight Heads Toward Rescue
A gale wrecked a vessel leaving the ship filled with water and crew clinging to rigging. several sailors washed overboard and drowned. The Mobile crew survived for days before rescue and Captain Cook aided their relief in Provincetown. Moantie recounts a near fatal balloon ascent off New York, descending toward the sea and being saved by a four-man boat team and pilot Heberts.
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Aasbout
Mr. Stewart
Long
Eea
Syavet
Pemben
Cook
George DB. Long
Claremont
N. H
Matc
H Bivs
Bontateerer
Thomas Cooner
Win
Utley
John Ray
George Wilcox
John Nichols
Charlee Newcomb
George Clarkson
Moantie
New Youk
Erialoor
Auulhnes
Long Island
Allockaway
New York
Thad
Sandy Hook
Aol
Heberts
Geoge
Fey
Hieb
Rescue at sea as balloon drifts near New York coast
The author thanks rescuers who saved him from a perilous balloon incident off New York on a windy Wednesday. He notes damage to his canvas and net, and plans to leave the city the following week to continue his ascent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raber
Larstved
C. Mormill
New York
Bristol and Providence Railroad Prospect Encouraging
An adjourned meeting of citizens in Bristol on October 21 1648 discussed the proposed Bristol to Providence railroad. The committee promised to continue inquiries and report at the next meeting on October 28. John Howe presented insights on railroads, with optimism that the scheme would profit stockholders and boost local prosperity.
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Criizems
Briatel
Providence
John Howe
Wiferens
Bristol and Providence
Legislature Convenes This Town On Monday The uth Inst
The Legislature of this State will convene in this town on Monday the ninth inst and not on Monday next as previously stated. We note several papers made the same error in their notices.
Twenty-One Newport mill boys arrested for assault
Twenty-one boys employed at the Perry Mill in Newport were arrested on Thursday of last week for assaulting Stanley Canterbury. They were committed to jail until the following law day. all but three were released on payment of costs. The three remained held on bail to appear before the Court of Magistrates on Tuesday next.
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Whotessne Annesys
Perry Mill
Newport
Stanley Canterbury
Court of Magiatraws
Water Celebration in Boston and Sea Disaster News
The piece notes a Water Celebration in Boston on Wednesday and reports severe late month gales off the South causing many ships to wreck and masts to fall. It covers shipwrecks, rescues, a sermon at Martha Washington Society, and various local items including a drowning, a bank cashier's return, and a square year fact.
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Boston
Town meeting rejects city charter Newport remains unchanged
The town meeting at Newport rejected the City Charter by a narrow majority. Reports from Pennsylvania and Ohio show fluctuating election results with Whig and Democratic leads changing daily. A Whig governor in Pennsylvania and a likely small-majority Democratic win in Ohio are noted. The steamer Niagara reached Boston with delayed dates. The market shows dull American produce with small cotton sales and a steady grain market. flour fell 6d to 1s per barrel.
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Newport
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Ford
Niagara
Dosten
Britannia Arrives in New York With Sept News
From Europe the Britannia brings advices to Sept 30 and notes quiet in France with Louis Napoleon in the Assembly. In Britain harvest prospects worsen with wet weather and suspected disease losses in potatoes and crops amid dull trade. Reports mention Ceylon taxes sparking revolt and Mehemit Ali deemed unfit by Constantinople minister of justice. Cholera notes downplay severity with recoveries and few cases recent.
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Beitnants
Lang
New York
Liverpool
France
Louis Napoleon
National Assembly
W. W. Corcoran
Washington
Gov. Davis
Massachusetts
Loxton
Scotland
Journal Des Debats
England
Plate
Ceylon
Kanldian
Alexandria
Constantinople
Mehemit Ali
Ibrahim Pasha
Coorega
Hamburg
Disturbance arrests and Irish treason trials amid French return
Report from Clonmel notes ten prisoners marched from Carrick on Suir under military guard for participation in late disturbances. Also jailed are the quartermaster of the 13th regiment for embezzlement, and Miss Power and Miss Ryan for treasonable acts. Lovia Napoleon arrives in Paris and speaks to the Assembly about republican loyalties and democratic progress.
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Clonmel
Per ‘Cons
Muesday
Carrick -on-Suir
Smith O'Brien
O'tyan
Carrick
Mahoney
Dillon
France
Expresa
Paul
R. N
Southampton
Havre
Killaly
Waterford Chronicle
Eliza Power
Miss Ryan
Carrick-on-Suir
Political Upheaval and War News From Italy and Paris
Reports describe a prince aligning with the republic and a tax of a quarter per cent tied to his stance. Paris sees political maneuvers as M Raspail fights release from Vincennes while elections test the chambers. In Italy Charles Albert rumored to abdicate Sardinia, Sicily faces suspensions, and an Anglo French armistice follows brutal Messina clashes with thousands dead or wounded.
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Mole Wok
Faria
Naw
M. Raspail
Vincennes
Paris
Charles Albert
Sardinia
Sicily
Palmero
Messins
Messina
Reggio
Naples
Spartan captain reports a massive ore blast near Point Aux Darques
Captain Fuller of the schooner Spartan writes Lake Superior News from Mackinaw dated September 22 recounting a week ago near Point Aux Darques. He describes a sudden explosion with a ball of ore rising hundreds of feet and a subsequent large fire and smoke that lasted several minutes. Weather hindered positive identification of the vessel responsible.
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Fuller
Spartan
Lake Superior
Mackinaw
Point Aux Darques
Hydrophobia Cure Reported by Dr Maller in York
Hypnoproxia-Dr N Maller of York publishes an account of a hydrophobia cure in a twelve year old boy bitten in April. Doctors Mellvain and Fisher consulted, lead acetate and Dover's powder given every four hours, diluted acetic acid drunk, spine rubbed with Granville’s lotion and olive oil. Symptoms abated within ten hours and the child, while weakened, sleeps soundly, craves food and water, and desires to play with friends. Further updates promised if changes occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TV. N. Maller
York
Pennsylvania
Granville
Bothile
Ile
Oregon Supreme Court Judge Bryant Leaves for Oregon
Judge Bryant recently named to the Oregon Supreme Court plans to depart around November 10. He will sail from New York or Norfolk, cross the Isthmus, and join a mail steamer bound to Oregon. His family, cared for by a brother, will leave St Joseph Alabama about May 1.
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Oregon
Bryant
Supreme Court of Oregon
New York
Norfolk
Chagreas
Government vessels sold at Gosport Navy Yard auction
Vessels belonging to the government were auctioned at Gosport Navy Yard on Wednesday. The brig Vesuvius sold to Lambert Gittings of Hartford for 53100, brig Alina to John Hopkins of Norfolk for 3010, Selwyner Mahonese to John Lash of Portsmouth for 1850, schooner Tampico to Rowland Brothers of Norfolk for 1600, schooner Bounty to Williams Staples & Williams of Norfolk for 1250, steamer Spitfire to B J Higgins & Crother of Norfolk for 5110. Attendance was large and bids spirited.
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Saue
U. S
Gosport Navy Yard
Vesuvius
Lambert Gitlings
Hartiore
Alina
John Hopkins
Norfolk
Selwyner Mahonese
John Lash
Portsmouth
Tampico
Rowland & Brothers
Bounty
Williams, Staples & Williams
Spitfire
B.J. Higgins & Crother
London firm plans railway to exploit Canadian lands
A London company formed to culimate waste lands of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia will partner with unemployed English workers. It proposes to construct a 600 mile railway from Halifax, Quebec, to develop the region and create work opportunities.
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London
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
England
Halifax
Quebec
Oliver wins $8000 against railroad for lifelong injuries
In Newburgh circuit court last week Gilbert W. Oliver was awarded eight thousand dollars against the New York and Erie Railroad for injuries from a tram accident four years ago. A defective wheel caused the cars to derail into a gully, leaving him crippled for life.
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Treavy
Newburgh
Gilbert W. Oliver
New York and Erie Railroad Company
Jour. Com
Train Accident Reported on Great Western Railroad
The Traveller notes a recent Great Western Railroad collision in England with five road repairers struck and three killed. It cites the Tandon and North Western Railway paying $20,000 in damages to injured parties and mentions Col. Baird’s relatives refusing compensation.
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Formios Raiway Acclvinra
Great Western
England
Twll
Tandon and North Western Railroad
Baird
Somerset ship launched in Somerset yard by Captain James M Flood
A bark of two to three hundred ton burthen was launched at Somerset on the 12th from Captain James M Flood’s ship yard. She is to be named the Somerset. The second vessel built in the village this season.
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Lausen
Somerset
James M. Flood
Thie
Acason
Premium Awards At Cristel County Charity Show
Farmers and exhibitors receive premiums and gratuities at the Cristel County catalogue fair in Tauaiea. Prizes awarded include best ox pair, heifer, yearling steers, and aged cattle with sums listed for each recipient including Jonathan Wim Somersety and Edward Stade Sungary. Additional recognitions go to Dr. Leonard Seebuub for fruit and produce, and Wm B Bullock Rehoboth for excellent holier with premium sums.
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Tauaiea
Jonathan
Wim
Slade
ToNathan Slade
Somerset
Ware
Deniel Wilbur
Dr. Leonard
Wm. B. Bullock
Rehoboth
Wm. Perry
Execution of Celia for Master Murder in Florida
The Jacksonville News reports Celia, condemned for murdering her master Jacob Byrne, was executed after the governor delayed clemency. She showed no remorse, blamed her mother, and died after an hour hanging before burial.
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Jacksonville
Florida
Celia
Jacob Bryne
Destruction of Piney Wood Steamer in Pontchartrain Voyage
The Piney Wood steamship caught fire about two miles from land while en route from Springfield to the Pontchartrain Railroad depot. Eight passengers were rescued as the vessel burned for about four hours and sank, with about fourteen people lost including family members and two young boys. The engineer Mr. Bradley survived after clinging to the burning hull for nearly two hours.
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Daranrun
Paytowine
Ringield
Pontchartrain
Sau
Meg
Weare
William Mailon
Req
Springfeld
Bradley
Rabia
Duncan
Springfield
Huot
Nepros
Santa Anna a Threat to Mexico In Rebel Landing
The passage argues Santa Anna plans to leave Jamaica for Carthagena and possibly return to Mexico to join Salcedos and instigate a new uprising. It calls him highly capable yet despotic and revolutionary and warns against allowing any landing, urging he be sent away if he lands.
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Santa Anna
Jamaica
Carthagena
Mexico
Salcedes
Boston court verdict on flour barrel shortage damages
In the Court of Common Pleas at Boston a verdict found for the plaintiff in a case against Bronson and others over flour barrels shipped from Oswego and Troy New York to Boston. About 1000 barrels weighed short by one to twelve pounds, with damages claimed for weighing refilling inspection and related costs. The verdict ordered 3 507 41 in damages plus interest.
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Court of Common Pleas
Boston
Bronson
Willard
Oswego
Troy
New York
Metaxenomy Accident Claims English Dentist
A Worcester & Nashua Railroad gravel train fatally struck Dr. Thomas Fiske, an English dentist living in the city. He was about 45, with no family, when the incident occurred yesterday afternoon. gruesome injuries were reported as the train passed.
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Thomas Fiske
Worcester & Nashua
Worcester
Cistercian Monastery Mission Arrives in Philadelphia
Two members of the Cistercian Order Rev. H. B. McCaffrey and Br. Cyprian Slatery have arrived in Philadelphia from Mount Melleray Ireland under their superior to select a site for founding a monastery in the United States.
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H. B. McCaffrey
Br. Cyprian Slatery
Mount Melleray
Ireland
United States
Emigration to California Likely In Coming Spring
The Corner notes strong probability of large emigration to California next year with companies forming in many towns including Kentucky and neighboring states. It predicts about fifty thousand people will travel west as soon as prairie grass appears above the soil in spring.
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California
Catastrophic Falls Death and Local Trial Report
The unfortunate man killed at the Falls on Sunday afternoon is Richard Leedom of this city. He owned a river boat used for fishing and sailing and disappeared after borrowing a rifle Saturday while claiming to hunt on the river. The report notes his age around 35, trade as a shoemaker, and that he left no family. Buffalo Commercial. Miller, a State Street broker, was convicted on all counts for forging notes and faces up to 30 years imprisonment.
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Catastaoone
Richard Leedom
Buffalo Commercial
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Boston Mercantile Library Association
Albany
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Buffallo Creek
N. Y
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Girard College
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Elisha Harris
Rhode Island
Scientific American
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Italy
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