Desiree Allston and a Northern Stranger at the Seiminary
In a crowded scene at the Seiminary, Desiree Allston draws attention from admirers while a tall enigmatic Northern stranger watches her closely. Mr. Allston reflects on heartbreak after his wife's death, and a painter remarks on Desiree as a possible daughter. The narrative promises further developments as the intrigue deepens.
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Thornton
Samie
Curtis
Desiree Allston
Wong
Mr. Alktoneid
Desiree
Allston
Mr. Allston
Wes
Aiger
Don
Miss Alls
Calamities on Steamers and Rail Cars Highlight Bristol Page
A Bristol Chronicle report recounts recent disasters including the Bay State collision where W. F. D'Wolf died and his family suffered severe injuries. The piece notes sympathy for the distressed household and reflects on local commemoration and prayers.
Rhode Island Assembly Session Ahead Amid Constitutional Controversy
The Rhode Island General Assembly plans to meet in Newport for an extra session to address laws around a new Constitution, though the public opposes a Constitutional Convention. Democratic reformers face opposition as radicals push for measures like debt imprisonment repeal and delegate elections, but voters previously rejected such conventions.
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General Assembly
Newport
Rhode Islad
September Term Opens in County Supreme Court
The September term of the County Supreme Court began in town on Tuesday morning. The Grand Jury was charged by Chief Justice Greene and dismissed with no business. After docket calls and dispositions by settlement or continuation, the Court adjourned at noon.
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Supreme Court
Greene
Taxable Estate Valuation and Crystal Palace Note
The town's total estate is valued at 3229900 with real estate 1773100 and personal 1456800. Tax rate is 3 per thousand. A brief note praises the Crystal Palace exhibit and urges citizens to visit, promising lasting merit from the display. The piece mentions rising grain and flour prices tied to European crop reports with a thanks to James O W Peery for nutmeg samples and fruit cultivation efforts.
Anniversary of the Battle of Lake Erie Observed at Newport
The anniversary was celebrated at Newport with a large crowd despite rain. The Warren Artillery and Kentish Guards from East Greenwich were the only foreign military presence.Governor Dimond and Lt. Gov. Dimam attended with naval officers from Perry's squadron. An address by George H. Calvert followed services at North Baptist Church, then a reception at the Ocean House with decorations around city buildings.
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Lake Erie
Newport
Warren Artillery
Kentish Guards
East Greenwich
Massachusetts
Gov. Dimam
Wm. W. Taylor
Lieut. Brownell
U. S. Navy
Perry
Asher Parsons
Providence
Lauvrence
Reuben Wright
Silas Cornell
Isaac Peckham
State House
North Baptist Church
George H.calvert
Ocean House
Dimond
Wenger
Music at Midnight Serenade Delights Town
A reader praises an unexpected midnight serenade labeled Music at Mier, noting voices familiar from days gone by. The pleasant surprise brought solace as the music ended, with thanks extended through the colums for the performance.
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Mier
Ito
Everett's Patent Couptinc in four wheeled carriages
A notice describes Everett’s patent coupling improving four wheeled carriage running gear. It eliminates large fore wheels and reduces turning strain by avoiding contact with the carriage body. G H Reynolds has purchased the patent for the county and fitted it to his own carriage, predicting broader use.
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Everett
G. H. Reynolds
G. H. Reynolds,Esq
Newport mayors election fails to elect on Wednesday
The electors of Newport held a trial on Wednesday last to choose a Mayor but did not reach a definitive result. Cranston received 251 votes, Hazard 162, Hunter 188, with 5 scattering ballots.
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Newport
Cranston
Hazard
Hunter
Scattering
Bay State Disaster Coroner's Inquest Verdict
The coroner's inquest on Bay State deaths finds the eight victims were killed by accidental injuries from a broken crank pin on the ship Bay State on September 8 1853. The jury exonerates officers of blame.
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Bay State
Scards
Stamer Bay State
John Stuart Returns Leaking After Chincha Voyage Collision
The ship John Stuart, which cleared Callao July 28 for Chincha Islands, came back Sept 4 leaking after striking the barque Green Point amidships Aug 2. The Green Point sank in twenty minutes. its crew were saved and reached Callao. The Green Point, from Chincha Islands, was nearly new and valued at $35,000, insured in Wall Street.
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New York
John Stuart
Callao
Chincha Islands
Green Point
John’ Stuart
Wall Street
Annestep For Murper Manly Ransom Arrested
Manly Ransom was arrested in Northampton on Saturday for the murder of his sister in Spencer in July 1851. He had used the name George Brown and lived in a secluded Northamp ton shanty for over a year.
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Annestep
Murper
Manly Ransom
Northampton
Spencer
George Brown
Drowns After Boat Capsize In South Kingston
Deowner Joel Blaisdell, once linked to stages between Boston and Providence and later with the Stonington Railroad, drowned Tuesday when a boat capsized in South Kingston Rhode Island.
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Joel Blaisdell
Boston
Providence
Stonington Railroad
Kingston, R
Medford House liquor case and seizure incident
Complaints filed against Augustus Jr proprietor and Abner Jones Emerson bar-keeper of the Medford House for selling liquor. An attempt to seize liquors at Peter Cunningham shop failed when the owner broke bottles with a hammer and spilled contents after the officer took possession.
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Augustus Jr
Abner Jones Emerson
Medford House
Peter Cunningham
Medford
Death of Mr Thomas Wilbur in Little Compton
Mr Thomas Wilbur of Little Compton R I died Monday evening after going to milk his cow. He was found by a family member in good health prior to death. He has sons running a business in Boston.
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Supoen
Thomas Wilbur
Little Compton
R.L
Boston
Empreza at Callao: fever aboard ship with many dead
The China Mail reports the Peruvian ship Empreza then at Comsingmoon is soon to sail for Callao with a dead freight of corpses. It states that up to seventy deaths have occurred and the fever still prevails aboard.
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Horners
Tae Coory Taane
China Mail
Four Days Later From Europe Arrival Of The Franklin
Reports from Europe describe the arrival of the Franklin and the steamship Arctic on August 30. Passengers include H Perkins and others. government officials claim groundless rumors about a qun. Messages note Saxon sultan plans an ambassador to St Petersburg and principality evacuations.
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Europe
Franklin
H. Perkins
Farit
U. S
Dolphin
Seergigeele
St. Petersburgh
Bucharest
England
France
Tholérwis Oe
India
China
London
Cuyna
Chi-kiangfoor
Shangha
Chi-kiang-too
Taylor
Tle
Formosa
Nansin
Pekin
Canton
Magnificent new steamer to Boston for Fall River line
Reports from Green Point sketch a grand steamer under construction for the Fall River line to Boston. The vessel, larger and heavier than any prior steamship, will have two decks of state rooms, a grand dome supper saloon, and straps of heavy iron tying keelsons to the upper deck for severe weather. Cost projected over $300,000 with completion set for next July.
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Worth
Fall River
Boston
E.S. Whitlock
Green Point
Eatra
New World
Ho ‘Bout Bishertn
N. Y. Jor. of Commerce
Railroad Robber Justus Squires Captured Near Town
In New Hampshire on September 12 Officer Loieell Eastman located and arrested Justus Squires, the railroad robber, hiding in the woods about a mile from the city.
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N. H
Loieell Eastman
Justus Squires
Miss Dix Examines Nantucket Lifeboats For Wreck Aid
Miss Dix, famed for philanthropy toward the insane, is at Nantucket to inspect life boats and devise aid for shipwrecked mariners. She also gathers funds to provide life boats for Sable Island.
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Miss Dix
Nantucket
Sable Island
Steamer Georgia Caries Through Gale Off Cape Hatteras
The Steamer Georgia left New York for Aspinwall on the 5th encountered a gale about 80 miles southwest of Cape Hatteras last Tuesday and reached Norfolk Sunday evening. She sprang a leak and water extinguished the fires but pumps controlled it. Passengers will be taken to safety aboard the Crescent City, sent from New York for the Georgia’s passengers.
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Georgia
New York
Aspinwall
Cape Hatteras
Norfolk
Pereaterr
Crescent City
Earthquake Shock Felt Sharply in New Bedford and Dartmouth
The New Bedford Standard reports a noticeable earthquake at ten minutes past eight on Wednesday night felt in New Bedford with shaking shelves and rattling glass. Doors opened in a few homes as the tremor resembled rolling barrels and was clearly felt in Dartmouth.
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New Bedford Standard
Dartmouth
Convict Duan Recaptured After Ingenious Escape
James Duan, a 20 year old convict who escaped Sing Sing via an improvised India Rubber breathing device and floated downstream, has been recaptured in New York. He was serving life for first degree burglary and had been inmate about eighteen months at the time of the escape.
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James Duan
Sing Sing
New York
Duan
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Washington
H. H. Easterbrooks
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