Arctic Expedition Again Faces Harsh North Drive
The Arctic Expedition led by Dr. Hayes has largely returned after sixteen months. Ice and Northeast gales thwarted access to Smith's Sound and the polar regions. Despite not achieving the Circumpolar Sea goal, explorers gained valuable experience and lessons from Kane’s earlier voyages. Two deaths occurred including astronomer Montagu, highlighting the risks of polar exploration.
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Amang Thasa
Dr. Hayes
Sttp
Smith's
North Pole
Souad
Edward Parry
Kane
Mothoda
Dr Hayes
Arctic Ocean
Peste Aparn
Bontag
Hayes
Death of venerable Drarn or Asnury Dicgxsgyxa in Washington
Washington dispatches report the death of Mr. Dickens at ninety in the nation’s capital. A longtime secretary of the Senate nearly twenty five years, his integrity and old school manners earned broad respect across parties. He was praised for courtesy, diligence, and unsullied reputation amid years of political corruption.
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Washington
Inez
Dickens
Senate
Providence Journal
Seventh Battery detachment visits town for encampment
A detachment of the Seventh Battery under Lieut Thomas Simpson visited the town, camped on the Common for one night, then moved to Pall River and Little Compton. The men appeared hardy and well supplied with provisions and camp gear. On Saturday Parker family cider poisoning in New Bedford left one dead. a grave accident to a prominent citizen. One million three hundred seventy seven thousand five hundred forty six bushels of grain and eighty three thousand five hundred twenty four barrels of flour shipped from New York to Europe last week, worth about two and a quarter million dollars. EF Benjamin Lindsey former editor of the New Bedford Mercury left for Baltimore en route to Rio Janeiro to be U.S. Consul. The October 1pi of the Court of Common Pleas will be held here next week, Judge Sharman presiding. National Loan to New England last week totaled $1,205,243.92.
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Thos. Simpson
Pall River
Little Compton
New York
Europe
EF Benjamin Lindsey, Esq
The
New Bedford Mercury
Gp Monday
Baltimore
Rio Joneeiro
St. Mathazines
Brazil
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Lesanon
Rolla
St. Louis
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Springfield
Montgomery
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Washinaton
Secretary of the Navy
Goldsborough
Minnesota
Tampton Ruada
Muraton
Roanoke
Thomas Watson
Stony Reef
Charleston
G. M. Gounszorovgy
Town Meeting Sets Bounty for Volunteers Families
Town meeting held at Town Hall discussed provisions for financial support to Hig Town volunteers. Unmarried volunteers receive ten dollars monthly for six months. single or no prior town provision. Residents for three months prior to enlistment qualify. payments issued by Town Council.
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Hig Town
Tha Sergica
United
Pey- Town
Narrow Escape from Drowning Near Providence
A Providence man named Allen, traveling from Warren by small sailboat, capsized near Pawtuxet during a squall. Capt. Baker of the steamer Newcomb and crew rescued him after about three hours in the water. He recovered enough to return home Monday, and the boat was towed to port.
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Allen
Providence
Warren
Pawtuxet
Capt. Baker
Gcr
Wm. R. Newcomb
Baker
Sindiprim Warwicke
Alfred Colvin
Centreville
The
Baptist Church
Providence Journal
Temon Drive for Bristol Charitable Society Event
The annual temperance meeting before the Bristol Female Charitable Society will be held Sunday evening at seven in the Baptist Church with Rev Mr Hubbard delivering the discourse. A collection will be taken at the close to aid Christian charity as needs rise during the season. A barn fire at Mr Francis L Waldron’s Burton Street destroyed the structure and its contents including onions and hay, with loss borne by the industrious owner.
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Bristol Female Charitable Society
Baptist Church
Mr ‘Hubbard
Fraoois L. Waldron
Burton Street
Waldron
Mr Walter Pearce Appointed Acting Master’s Mate
The town learns Walter Pearce has been named Acting Master’s Mate in the United States Navy. Based on our acquaintance, Pearce is believed to be an able and efficient officer for the role.
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Walter Pearce
United States Navy
Pearce
Thankful recipients acknowledge aid from Warriyt B Nourris
Mrs Warriyt B Nourris-Dear Madam, your letter of the 4th arrives with a box of books and agoke. Our thanks for your kindness toward the men. The 41 pairs of socks from you and Warren allow one pair per man. Flannels have helped. blankets are most needed. I have asked my wife in Warren to assist. A letter from Mr Jameson, chaplain of the Second RI Regiment, is being published next.
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Warriyt
Warren
N Gary, Jr
Jameson
R I
Atlantic Monthly November Contents Preview
This sterling magazine for November lists pieces by George Sand on Hair Chains and The Flower of Liberty, plus essays on Alexis de Tocqueville Agnes of Toronto Health in the Camp The Stormy Petrel A Story of To Day Concerning People who carried Weight in Life Why has the North felt aggrieved with England The Wild Endive The Contrabands at Fortress Monroe The Washers of the Shroud and more.
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Sterling
George Sand
the Flower of Liberty
Alexia de Tocqueville
Agnes of
Georgia Governor Brown and Confederate loyalty shift
Georgia faces a reelection crisis for Governor Brown amid strong distrust of Confederate leaders. Loyalists fear a return to Union alignment as Brown denounces Richmond clique aims and halts new state troops, signaling potential conservative, pro union sentiment taking hold. Also notes suicide of Alfred Colvin at Centreville and local fruit crop reports across Hartford and surrounding towns.
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Gov. Brown
Georgia
Brown
Jeff Davis
Richmond
Louisville Journal
Warren Correspondence Amid Civil War Tensions in Warren
The Warren town meeting enacted a monthly bounty for volunteers to the United States service and created a relief committee to aid families. A public Armory Hall gathering featured speeches by E. Peck and George L. Cooke, while the Seventh Battery encamped nearby. Reports tell of a skirmish near Lebanon with Union cavalry repelling about 300 Confederate attackers, and a Memphis hotel anecdote praising Rhode Islanders at Bull Run.
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Imat
Armory Hall
Warren Artillery
United States
Warren
George L Cook
Benjamin M Bosworth
Kay
United States Service
Benjamin M. Bosworth
George T. Gardner
Haile Collina
E. Peck
William Banford
Munroe
Providence
George L. Cooke
Sovruzrner
Roope Islayo Souorzis
Soya
Memphis
Lincoln
Bull Run
Rhode Islanders
Providence Journal
The Fight on Santa Rosa Decisive Night Action
Reports from Oct 22 to Oct 28 describe Edward’s Ferry and Santa Rosa clashes. Gen Stone and Banks crossed the Potomac to Virginia, Baker killed leading a charge, heavy rebel losses claimed, steady Union crossings and entrenched holds reported. Memphis arsenal fire noted and Edwards Ferry casualties tallied. The Washington Star and Philadelphia Enquirer give varying casualty tallies and the October skirmishes around Maryland and Virginia.
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Baker
Comto
Stone
Gan¢ral Stone
Banks
Bank
Virginia
Ross
Sickle
Blockade laws and Virginia movements in Civil War notes
Washington reports border blockade compliance and contraband concerns while British envoy Lord Lyons urges strict observance. Dispatches describe McClellan advances toward Manassas, ship burnings near Charleston, and shifting rebel strength around Virginia as reports from Oct 20 to Oct 23 detail troop movements, naval actions, and public sentiment amid the war.
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Arabia
Lord Lyons
United States
Washington
New York
Commercal Advertiser
Bull Run
Manassas
McClellan
Ball's Cross Roads
Fight on the Mississippi drives rebel fleet ashore
The McClellan reports a clash at the Mississippi mouth where six rebel gunboats and many free ships blocked the river. The Richmond, Preble, Vincennes and others grounded on a bar and were attacked but no casualties occurred. they were towed off the next day.
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New York
McClellan
Richmond
Huntsville
Water Witch
Prairie
Vincennes
Nightingale
Southwest
Manassa
Preble
Neutrality Proclaimed Amid Reports of French Tensions
The Hawaiian government denies privateers access to its harbors and declares strict neutrality. Rumors swirl of trouble with France. The Pony Express may suspend once the California telegraph line is finished. McCormick seeks no extension on his reaper patent. A gentleman from Montreal is to relieve Dr Russell, the London Times correspondent, in the United States. The postal report shows a slight revenue drop with expenses down, saving over a million dollars in thirteen weeks. The anniversary of Cornwallis surrender at Yorktown is observed, with significant wartime details.
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McCormick
Montreal Pilot
United States
Russell
Cornwallis
General Washington
Yorktown
Washington
Count de Grasse
Trig
St. Domingo
Jamaica
Louis Paulsen
Murphy
Foster Webster
Webster
Syracuse
New York
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Tremont
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War Office
Fort Lafayette
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Waterbury
Conn
Portland
Staters of Mercy
Chicago
Jefferson City
Cincinnati
Woodbridge
Michigan
Detroit
Cyrus Darling
Vatley Falls
New Worcester
Mass
James Waters
Pacific
Lawrence
Gardner
Town Hill
Norwich
John Ross
Arkansas
Horatio King
Rarey
Geneva
Lausanne
Seward
Loni Lyons
Stephen Salisbury
Worcester
Antiquarian Society
That City
Moses
Michael Angelo
6Th U. S. Infantry
San Antonio
Mexico
Havans
Col Hazard
Enfield
Fremont
Virginia
Thomas Wildey
Baltimore
J R
P. D. Flanders
Franklin County
N. Y
Fort Lafquette
Newark
N. J
Taunton
Little Compton
Rock Landing
Haddam
Ohio
Springfield Armory
Herrick Allen's Gold Meds Saleratus Sold In New York Depot
An 19th century patent remedy claim markets Herrick Allen's Gold Meds Saleratus as free of impurities and rich in wholesome properties. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and promises to cure dyspepsia. Depot listed as 112 Libey Street, Naw York.
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Herrick Allen
Libey Street
Naw
York
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