Debt imprisonment and escape in a 19th century case
A debtor Francis Close is jailed for a seventy dollar debt after a magistrate orders his commitment. His brother Peter seeks release by posting security. Frank resists, but Peter ultimately provides security and Frank is freed within an hour. The narrative traces the emotional strain and the brewing broader discussion of debt and justice.
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Frank
Bee
Francis Closeere
Peter eGlase
Peter
Keneile
Pittsburg
Mont
Paing
Louis
October session begins in town with election notes
The October session of the General Assembly will commence in this town on Tuesday morning. The Providence Post misses the election details, but the paper warns that state results do not predict the presidential outcome. It recalls 1848 when Democrats led state returns yet General Taylor won, and suggests a similar turn for Scott.
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General Assembly
Providence Post
Scott
Taylor
Fire alarm traced to tar barrel arson on the common
Tuesday night’s alarm resulted from intentional set fires to two tar barrels on the common. Town watch is urged to detect the perpetrators and prevent further incidents.
Brig Ingraham Sails to Key West for Repairs
From Havana to Providence Brig Maria Ingraham put into Key West due to sickness. They had reached Cape Florida before stopping for medical treatment. Crew were in hospital and the vessel would be detained for several weeks.
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Maria
Ingraham
Havana
Providence
Key West
Cape Florida
Perseverance Sails From New York to New Orleans
The steam ship Perseverance of about one thousand tons burthen sailed from New York for New Orleans on Saturday afternoon with a full complement of passengers. Commanded by Capt John Y Lawless, she is described as a finely built vessel for the New York to Texas route and is expected to earn the captain many friends and favors. May success attend him.
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Perseverance
John Y. Lawless
New York
New Orleans
Texas
Texas Steamship Texas Makes Quick New York Trip
The steamship Texas commanded by Capt. James Lawless completed a swift voyage from New York City to Seedy Hook on Monday. The 1600 ton vessel is the line’s flagship between New Orleans and Texas, with a handsome cabin and strong, capable officers from the town.
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Texas
James Lawless
New York City
Seedy Hook
New Orleanns
iCapt
Lawless
Wagon robbed of gin in town bones gathering tale
A wagon often in town under the pretence of gathering bones was recently robbed of two gallons of gin. The driver is likely not a Maine Law man.
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Maine
Arrival of the Crescent City in Havana Row
The Crescent City reached Havana at sunrise after leaving New Orleans on the 11th. Capt. Porter faced port authorities who barred any communication with shore while protest documentation and mails remained aboard. Police boats guarded the vessel as Morales sought access, but Porter's refusals kept the ship under strict limits until it finally prepared to sail away.
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Crescent City
New York
New Orleans
Havana
Porter
Mr. Smith
Capt. Porter
Morales
House of Drake & Co
General Withhead
Peter Hicks
Auire
Panter Iles
United States
Smith
Eee Ny
Bewenih
Dateeya
Controversy Over Treaties Cited In Cuban Crisis Protest
The report notes Capt Porter's protest against Spain over recent tensions in Cuba, citing friendly treaties and U S practice. It mentions passengers carrying Spanish consular passports and accuses Spain of barbaric disregard for the law of nations. The Crescent City notes the Creole captain linked to General Lopez was assassinated.
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Tle
Porter
Spain
United States
Crescent
Cuba
New York
Crescent City
Lopez
Creole Suspects Arrested in Havana Conspiracy Case
The Black Warrior reports twenty Creoles arrested at Vuelta Abajo on conspiracy against the government. Havana plans show authorities detaining Count Pozos Dulces and Don Jose Frias in the Moro dungeon. garrote sentences issued for Vox del Pueblo associates. Cuban government warns trials for Cubans in exile.
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Havana
Mobile
Vuelta Abajo
Moro
Crescent City
New Orleans
New York
N. Orleans
Saypesoes
Pozos Dulces
Don Jose Frias
Lopez
Quintero
Balbin
Vox del Pueblo
Goverment
Gane
Loss of American fishermen in gale lists numerous vessels
Despatch from Pictou reports a gale on the ldth at Suris listing many vessels lost. Names include Atalanta Ocean Star Mary Felker Hannibal Edward Cypress Eliza Ann Colossal Augusta Parker Rio Del Norte Sunbeam Leader Candace Mary Elizabeth Anchor Scotland Challenge Marion Boston Ino Gerard and more with all but four total losses and one life reported.
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B. H. Norton
A. S. Conaul
Pictou
Ldth
Suris
Swis
Atalanta
Gloucester
Ocean Star
Mary Felker
Newburyh
Hannibal
Edward
Portand
Cypress
Newburyport
Eliza Ann
Colossal Lake
Augusta Parker
Rio del Norte
Sunbeam
Devondale
Leader
Candace
Brooksville
Mary Elizabeth
Anchor
Speed
Scotland
Challenge
Portland
Marion
Boston
Ino
Gerard
Mr. Webster's Health Improves Rapidly After Return
Marshfield advices report Daniel Webster's health rapidly improving since returning from Washington. Friends nationwide will welcome the news, noting he has not been so well in years. This positive update comes via the Boston Journal and is greeted with relief by supporters.
Great Ogdensburg Fire Destroys Much of Business District
A severe morning fire on Isabella street in Ogdensburg devastated nearly half the commercial area. Principal sufferers include G. M. Foster H. J. Humphrey Watrous & Lawrence A D Cady J M Woolley Arvillast T Atchison J & G Bell B Payne E W Benedict F A Strickland St. Lawrence Republican Office Daily Times Tilley Bros W H Young & Co Clark & Hadwin Osborn leather dealer French & Stevens Hasbrouck Homestead C Huntington Mr Armstrong among many others. Most property is insured. total loss not yet estimated.
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Garar
Ogdensburg
Isabella Street
G. M. Foster
H. J. Humphrey
Watrous & Lawrence
A. D. Cady
J. M. Woolley Arvillast
T. Atchison
J. & G. Bell
B. Payne
E. W. Benedict
Reverend Hawks and bishopric election in the diocese
The Rev Dr Hawks was in the city last week and has not given a definite reply to the committee notifying him of his election to the diocese bishopric. It is believed he promised to reply within a month.
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Hawks
Indignation Meeting Draws 20000 in New Orleans
In New Orleans on October 12 an enormous Cuban indignation meeting gathered about 20,000 attendees. The crowd included 200 vice presidents and other dignitaries as resolutions demanding immediate redress were adopted. A copy of the resolutions was to be sent to the President of the United States.
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New Orleans
United States
Murder Confession Tied to St Thomas Franklin County Case
The Utica Observer reports from a private letter that a man in St Thomas has confessed to involvement with two others in murdering a man about four years ago. The wife of one killer died days before the crime. the body was found when the grave was opened. The three murderers were arrested and jailed in Chambersburg.
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Howerate
Utica
St. Thomas
Franklin County
Penn
Lng
Chambersburg
Woman shoots man in street in Milwaukie case
Oct 15 Milwaukie report says a woman named Ann Wheeler shot dead a young man named Lace in the street. Lace was a married man and the incident followed bystanders reporting the event to authorities.
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Victoa
Milwaukie
Ann Wheeler
Lace
Tay Lace
Early Day World News Digest
Sansa hides in London privacy while Malta exile ends. The Medway brings 270000 pounds in gold to London. Louis Napoleon last seen at Marbonne. Paris journalist Morton assassinated, linked to Bower scandal. Brest docks busy as ships ready for sea. Prince Gustavus dies September 25. Tunis fortress explosion damages city. French Ministry split over empire proclamation. Arctic passengers include Robert J. Walker and M. Martin bearing despatches.
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London
Lemaz
Malta
Medway
Australia
Louis Napoleon
Marbonne
Morton
Paris
London News
M. Bower
London Morning Advertier
Bower
Brest
Gustavus
Sweden
Tunis
Arctic
Robert J. Walker
M. Martin
Disaster at Prince Edward Island Arctic Fleet Losses
A telegraphic despatch from B H Norton reports a disastrous storm off the eastern coast. Twenty four fishing vessels ashore on the northeast end of Prince Edward Island with two foundered in four fathoms wrecking all hands, prompting immediate voyage to the scene of distress.
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Prince Enwaxp
Merchants’ Exchange
B. H. Norton
U. S
Pictou
Pierour
Prince Edward Island
Dictress
Boston Journal
Accident Ends Life of Chester Man In Gun Discharge
Andrew J. Wilson of Chester New Hampshire died when a gun he tried to seize from a careless boy discharged accidentally last week. The event was reported as a fatal accident linking Wilson to the firearm mishap.
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Gunnine
Andrew J. Wilson
Chester
N. H
Remedy For the Potato Rot Promises Cure Claim
Plymouth Michigan farmer E C Roberts of Wayne County says he has discovered the cause and a cure for potato rot He reports five perfect crops of potatoes with increased yield size and flavor and seeks compensation if his theory succeeds.
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E. C. Roberts
Plymouth
Wayne County
Michigan
Cuban Junta Formed at Apollo Hall Meeting
In New York on Oct 20 Cuban exiles held a large gathering at Apollo Hall and established a Cuban Junta. They issued a manifesto on Cuba’s affairs and needed measures for redemption. Speeches were delivered in English and Spanish. The Crystal Palace first column ceremony is set for Tuesday. masonry is nearly finished.
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New York
Apollo Hall
Crystal Palace
Liquor Law Violations Highlight Local Court Session
Justice Slocum presided Tuesday over cases of John Glenwright and a local man named Larry for liquor law violations. Glenwright was guilty and fined 20 dollars plus costs, with jail for nonpayment. Larry was discharged for insufficient evidence. Albert Greene was later tried on two counts of selling intoxicants and found guilty. He reportedly defended himself, amusing spectators, but justice remained unpersuaded.
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Justice Court
John Glenwight
Larry
Justice Slocum
Glenwright
Albert Greene
Albert
Bps
Kent County
Escape of Kentucky slaves sparks Sodusky city turmoil
Fugitive slaves from Kentucky reached Sanbusky Ohio on Oct 21 escorted by friends and locals. An attempt to arrest them at the Arrow steamer failed after interference by citizens of both colors. The group escaped to Canada amid blame on slave-catchers.
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Sanvusky
Ohio
Kentucky
Arrow
Canada
Sign and Omens in Letters Count for Election Luck
A reader cites a superstition about U S generals with 13 letters in their names. Andrew Jackson Zachary Easter Winfield Scott are listed as thirteen letters each, matching the original thirteen states. Franklin Pierce counts fourteen, implying a talismanic link to fate and past beliefs in destiny.
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United States
Andrew Jackson
Zachary Easter
Winfield Scott
Franklin Pierce
General Scott
Napoleon
Local Cholera Toll In Bourbon County Family Tragedy
A Bourbon County Kentucky man Mr Algernon Smith died after a cholera attack on Monday week. His wife died soon after along with his grandfather Mr James Thomas and seven slaves by the following Saturday. The outbreak claimed seven deaths in the family with several others ill.
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Smith
Bourbon County
James Thomas
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