Unclear 19th Century Dispatches Highlighting Distant Events
The report summarizes remote incidents including rumors of an assassination in Lucia Philippe and a guilty verdict for Lieut. Monroe in a past duel. It notes Spain’s unstable affairs with Queen surveillance and an attempted assault on Ven. Servino. French finances sag due to discount rate shifts in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevon
Phureday
Fomrtees
Breadaioe
Liverpool
Lucia Philippe
London
Monroe
Col
Fawcett
Spain
Ven
Servnno
Potard
Bing
Frango
Prepa
Gringcial
Kingland
Regular monthly Probate Court meeting notice
The Court of Probate will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Probate Office on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Probate
Razor Stropp Man Charms Town Audience With Tales and Shrewd Trade
An old column praises a traveling razor strop man who visited Tuesday night. The piece highlights his witty yet polished speaking style, coin-stealing tricks, and temperance lecturing, claiming his strop sales uplift spirits and even restore families from ruin.
Lively notices on photographs and local events in Fall River
An article praises Messen Hovon and Assuony for superior photographic portraits, notes observers comparing them to New York and Boston milestones, and mentions the Cataract Fire Company trip to New York. It also covers Kingston Supreme Court terms, local taxes, and university graduates boosting regional culture and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messen, Hovon & Assuony
New York
Boston
Cataract Fire Company
Bay State
Cpment
The Dangers of Excessive Novel Reading in Youth
A critique urges parents to limit novel reading for children and warns of wasted time and damaged moral development. It argues that imaginative fiction can mislead youth, urging guidance toward solid, useful reading to strengthen judgment and prevent lifelong regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bopa
Huw
Chicago as a Growing Trade Hub and Its Far-Reaching Prospects
The article discusses Chicago's potential to become a key Mississippi River gateway for corn and other grains, predicting rapid growth and prominence alongside Cincinnati and St. Louis. It notes water quality and fever concerns in new settlements, yet envisions eventual stabilization and continued expansion of commerce and population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlanois
Chicago
Stone
Rome
Butel
Upper Lakes
Mississippi River
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Journey Along Lake Michigan Toward Chicago Text
The piece describes early Michigan and Wisconsin settlements around Shellyg an Milwaukee Racine and Southport, noting boom in land sales, water power prospects, brick clay quality, and shipbuilding potential. It highlights Chicago as a growing hub near Lake Michigan’s southern shore and comments on health and business advantages amid migration.
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Mantouy
Shellygan
Lake Michigan
Michigan
Shullygan
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
New England
Racine
Southport
Chicago
Solemn nuptial admonitions for Phenix couple
The excerpt urges the engaged pair to base their life on truth, mutual affection, and religious principles. It emphasizes reliance on God’s grace to endure temptation and suffering, and to nurture respect and harmony as prosperity comes and future plans unfold.
Late and important from Mexico in the New Orleans Delta
From Vera Cruz to Tampico and Brazos, dispatches report Gen. Scott’s move from Puebla toward Mexico City and expected heavy fighting. Guerrillas harass dragoons while reinforcements are prepared. health in Tampico and Vera Cruz described as variable with yellow fever feared in some areas. A ranger, Francis Loring, was killed by Mexicans during patrols near Puente Nacional.
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Galveston
Haviland
Vera Cruz
Tampico
Brazos
Scott
Puebla
Mexico
Quivive
Phce
National Bridge
Caldwall
Voltigeurs
Commyngs
15Th Infantry
Anton Tisardo
Kems
Waters
Puente’ Nacional
Georgia Mounted Men
Sliva
Deaths and guerrilla attack disrupts train journey
A report notes a fatality aboard a train that left the town last Saturday after a large guerrilla ambush about a mile beyond Santa Me. Major Lally of the 10th Infantry led the main body, with casualties reported including two wounded and a man who died after arrival at a local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deara
Gator
Bpop
Ghana Bate
Thabit
Gon
Cna
Santa Me
Lally
10Th Infantry
Porter
Kearney Arrives St Louis from California amid Update
Reported dispatches detail General Kearney reaching St Louis on the 25th with 55 Mormon volunteers after a June departure from California. He faced snowbound obstacles and took sixty five days to Fort Leavenworth while Colonel Mason remained in command at various ports. Off the coast, the B S squadron vessels were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
St. Louis
California
Fremont
Rousas
C. Ha
Fort Leavenworth
Mason
Ten Days Later From Europe Notice in New York
The Guadalquiver arrived from Liverpool with late August news of a money market panic and many large failures in Britain. Indebtedness totaled about 1.3 million pounds sterling with several firms named as failing. Trade, crops, and prices were dull while public affairs included a prorogued Parliament and shifting ministries abroad. Mr. Dunlop of Boston was among Guadalquiver passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverpool
Chas
Doug Nuss & Co
Lesley, Alexander & Co
Covenry & Shepard
King & Melville
Perrin & Co
Lampeon, Langdale & Co
Krosur, Neilson & Co
Hank
London
Istilly
Britannia
Boston
St Inst
Union
New York
Cherbourg
Portugal
Holland
Belgium
Mr. Dunlop
Death on Staas Walcut in Canton Laments
A Stark death report from the Ogdensburg Republican notes Mr. Wright died at his Canton residence this morning in the 63rd year of age. He suffered chest pain at the post office while reading a letter, received medical aid, and died before the doctor arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Anorka
Ogsdenburg Republican
Silas Wright
McClintock
Carlisle
Penn
New Orleans
England
Staas Walcut
Ogdensburg
Republican
Canton
Wright
Ofice
Dr. Clark
Mr. Wright
Ofca
Waiters from Bay State arrested for theft from Captain Howland
Two Bay State steamer waiters were arrested on charges of stealing fifty eight dollars in bank bills from Captain Edward Howland of New Bedford. Howland, who traveled from New York, reported sixty two dollars missing after placing his wallet in his pantaloons pocket. The wallet was recovered with only four dollars, and the pair were bound over for trial in the Court of Common Pleas with bail set at one hundred fifty dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay State
Edward Howland
New Bedford
Howland
New York
Myrick’s
Comstock
Court of Common Pleas
Capt. C
Fall River Monitor
Unclear auction amid chase ends at Miller's sale
A fragmented report describes an auction scene disrupted by a pursuit toward Miller's. Deputies and a sheriff faced gunfire as they attempted to halt an escape while a large crowd gathered, with a final bid for the sale taking place at Miller's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Samuel
Miller's
Cratere
Prison Escape from County Jail After Door Bolt Left Unlocked
A large escape from the county jail occurred last Wednesday after the keeper failed to secure a cell door bolt. Prisoners used a fish hook to pick the outer door lock and fled with eleven others, while some inmates remained. Names listed include Simoa Hicks awaiting death for murder and others jailed for burglary theft grand larceny petty larceny.
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Tem
Simoa
Hicks
Robert Hull
Nathan
Hilbert
Win
Dickona
Ephraim Roberts
Edward BE. Pomeroy
John Hotham
Jeremiah M'Cany
John Child
Henry Parsons
Jeremiah Swords
Patrick M'Cano
Providence Jour
Curious Brick Building Removal in Doston Daily Advertiser
Reports on Saturday describe a novel method using jack screws to remove a brick building including its cellar and walls placed on temporary rails. The store of Mr Gilbert at Iremont and Broomfield streets was moved to widen the street while business continued. James Irown, a local townman, supervised the operation and formerly ran the same business in the city.
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Doston
Walla
Gilbert
Iremont
Broomfield
James Irown
Pyordenre Jornal
Robbery and Reburial Mystery at Westerly Grave
The Providence Journal reports the body of Mrs. Matterson was interred at Westerly but found disinterred soon after burial. The coffin plate torn, body moved, grass growth over the grave showing a hurried reburial or removal, with a suspected second disinterment at the site before final action by robbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Journal
Government to requisition ten thousand more volunteers
The government has determined to raise ten thousand additional volunteers under the existing law for fifty thousand. The expectation is that the call targets Western States and will be carried to readers via newspapers soon. Gen Scott is to command thirty thousand by September, at the earliest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
N. O
Advertising and the oil lamp of business
The New Oleana Delta asserts advertising is essential to business. It argues that without advertising, a lamp fails to shine and a business becomes unknown, risking decline, bankruptcy, and loss of reputation amid ongoing market competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Oleana
Times
Petham Street Mouse Newroxt Prt Ham Steeey Movie
Good sober respectable people prefer the house kept by Sanford Hortonan, an old favorite of the public. God rooms good far and an attentive host will always be found at the Petham Street Steeey Movie.
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Petham Street Mouse
Newroxt
Sanford Horton
God Rooms
N. Y
Elopement in Halifax Husband Seeks Blessing
Last week Me John Ward Jr of Halifax Maine eloped with a buxom young widow from the housekeeper. He married her immediately after at the parish church. He is in his 61st year and she about her age. His father approves saying if he were younger it would be different.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall
Emry
Reutem
John Ward, Jr
Halifax
Maine
Steamship Guadalquiver Fire Accident Report
A sailor accidentally set the steamship Guadalquiver on fire around a missing hour yesterday by spilling oil that touched flammable material. The blaze was promptly controlled before major damage occurred.
Captain Birch Captures Slave Brigantine Off St Helena
A St Helena correspondent dated June 16 reports Captain Birch of the Waterwitch captured a fine brigantine with 510 slaves aboard. The vessel appeared American built and had no papers or colors when captured.
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Cantune Oy
St Helena
Birch
Paredes Heft Vera Crozs Arrives Near Mexico After Raid
A fragment reports Paredes Heft Vera Crozs, with 300 guerrillas, traveling a short distance from the walls toward Mexico. They are expected to arrive by the 17th, described as one of the most extraordinary trips on record by ds. N. Q. Deltir.
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la Patria
Paredes
Mexico
N. Q. Deltir
A Mistake and A Good Move at Cambridge Society Meeting
A report claimed Lieut Niles from the Illinois volunteers drowned in the Mississippi, but it was denied. At a Phi Beta Kappa meeting in Cambridge the group debated excluding wine and other liquors from the dinner table, and the motion passed.
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Lieut
Niles
Phi Bets Kappa Society
Cambridge
Boston
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Fos
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Ksy
Nawtonn
Aengua
Pacific
Europe
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