Neighborly mercy and the reformed drunkard
Simeon Green helps a quarrelsome neighbor Joe Smith confess to theft and quit drink. Joe returns the stolen hides, seeks work, and enters Green’s service, while a Boston counterfeiting arrest story appears in the same notice.
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Mereny
Reuben
Mit
Mer. Green
Geo
Rowen
Simeon
Lmre
Ae Gun
Mr. Green
Joe Smith
Joe
Simeon Green
Hydes
Bam
Mary
Joseph
Mr.Green
Supreme Court Term Opens in Bristol County 1847
The September term of the Bristol County Supreme Court opened with Judge Haile delivering a charge to the Grand Jury praising Chief Justice Durfee. No indictments. one ejectment verdict for the defendant. two divorces granted. several civil cases continued. Burr and Spiuke cases postponed.
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Thin
Haile
Vic Tate
Durfee
Petit Jury
Wm. Bowen
Otis Bullock
Henry Burr
Spiuke
Yobey
Bristol County Bar
Holden
Court House
Bristol
A. D
Alfred Monwentile
Bas
Nathaniel Bullock
Amasa 5
Wulveurt
Controversy Over Vestiges of Creation and Public Skepticism
A debate critiques the Vestiges of Creation and the belief system it spurs. Advocates warn skepticism could turn to infidelity while praising Christianity’s moral impact. The piece references Davin and others, noting claims of occult vision, scientific topics in the book, and reactions from the public and press.
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Bayley
Viking
Bray
Andrew Jackson Davin
Desponte
Outrage Lynching at St Helena Involving US Vessel Case
The whaling bark Popmannet under Captain Tilton arrived at St Helena in distress after a British Styx officer and crew seized clothing and bedding from Popmannet while Marsh, a New York boatsteerer, was aboard. Captain Tilton protested to the US Consul and Washington, seeking redress for flag violations and lost crew services. Four escapees from Providence jail were recaptured in New Bedford for thefts in Rehoboth. The New York mail was delayed. Oregon and Massachusetts ships faced minor mishaps and weather delays.
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Tilton
Pogmaaner
St. Helena
Hall
Edward Marsh
New York
U. S
Vayal
Styx
Marsh
Popmannet
Tilwn
Masah
Klall
New Bedford Mercury
Oregon
Massachusetts
Journal
Caution To The Lapiex And A Nameless Anoet
A Syracuse Journal note recalls a woman nearly poisoned by almond oil after tasting the cork seal of a vial. It also reports a mysterious middle aged lady who for over a year visits Tombs and Alms House to help employ distressed women, yet her name remains unknown despite her evident kindness.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Rainy Sunday Oddities Reported in Local Letter
A correspondent from a nearby town shares a humorous account from a rainy Sunday. The meeting house remained closed while locals occupied themselves with pigeon shooting, target practice, and elders repairing a road while joking about tax obligations.
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Rewsdon
Providence Journal
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