Bristol Skirmish Wounds Colonel Barton and Town Fires
Annals describe Colonel Barton wounded on Ferry Hill as British forces burn Bristol. A youth militia aids in defense, houses are destroyed, residents endure poverty, shortages, and alarm as British withdrawal with wounded. Local officials coordinate relief and militia calls through 1777 1778.
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Ferry Hill
Barton
Winslow
Bradford
Providence
Bristol
Byiswl
Possenden
Warren
John Burt
Ricchmond
Aaron Boura
State and
Mapo
Gov. Bradford
Avens
Hezekish Usher
Nathaniel Smith
John Norris
John Waldron
Johny Howe
Fay
Court Street
William Wardwell
Hopeaull Potter
Simeon Putter
Anc
Thomas Martin
Hope Street
Company of Artillery
Hope and
Barton Streets
Lindsey
Nathaniel Coggestiall
William Cox
State Streets
Stephen Smith
State Street
Anthony van Doorn
James Smith
Episcopal Church
Hope
Church Streets
Walbee
General Assembly
Menars
Shearjastrup Bourn
Daniel Bradford
Benjamin Bonworth
Joseph Reed
John Howland
Boston
Treasury
William Bradford
Nathaniel Fales
Haggis
Benjamin Wardwell
Benjamin Bourn
Me m
Diman
Nathaniel Munro
Gotham
Barnard
Gorham
Boston Era notices historic Warren church dedication and early Rhode Island voyage
A 1846 review notes a 125 page volume containing Rev J P Tustin s dedication sermon for Warren Baptist Church and a history by Gen G M Fessenden. It details Massasoit s first Plymouth visit, the Dolphin voyage of 1524, and the 1621 meeting with Winslow Carver and Standish, praising the research and candor in the account.
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J. P. Tustin
Warren
Saidstown
G. M. Fessenden
Geo. Fessenden
Baptist Church
Placig
R. Island
Madeira
Varrazzano
Jnhore
Narragansett Bay
Edward Winslow
Gov. Bradford
Plymouth
Massaanit
Cape Cod
White Tien
Massaguit
Philip of
Mount Hope
Massasoit
Massasuit
Quadequina
Ling
Dt Hill
Wateons Hill
Masessen
Massasoi
Winslow
Massassuit
Standish
Stepben
Massa
Gov. Carver
Carver
Sketel
New England
Treasury Circular Reverses Cof Fee Policy on Netherlands Goods
The Secretary of the Treasury issues a circular reversing a prior decision by Secretary Bible that allowed cof fee import into US ports under more favorable terms than domestically. The measure drew earnest remonstrance but produced no change.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Netherlands
Wostern
Strange sea monster sighting and local notices from 19th century paper
The letter claims a 70 foot long creature with mail like body greeted off Stonington Connecticut. It struck the ship and vanished after ramming the gear. The issue also lists a maritime prayer meeting and a local Sunday school penie with 140 attendees and well behaved children.
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Jabex Powers
Albatros
Stonington
Conn
Congressional Journal to Record Senate and House Debates
Advertisers announce the United States Journal in Washington will publish at the start of the next Congress a Congressional Journal containing all major discussions and speeches. It will be offered at 50 cents, and readers here are urged to subscribe for affordable access to Congress proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Staes
Netherlands
United Netherlands
United States Journal
Washington
Congress
Congressional
Patriot praised as best and cheapest New England weekly
A satirical article extols the Wooxsocket Patriot weekly for its quality and growing subscriber base. It lauds the Philadelphia Doutan Newspapen's fresh dress and notes the Patriot’s strong value among weekly papers in New England.
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Philadelphia Doutan Newspapen
New England
Temperance Lecturer Ma Govan’s New York Adventure
The celebrated temperance lecturer Ma Govan vanished after arriving in New York and returning to find him in Walker Street in a stupor. Journal of Commerce reports his agitation, remorse, and alleged disturbing encounters with two young women and a man named Hays, as authorities seek fuller testimony and recovery.
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Joan B. Goven
New York
Walker Street
Journal of Commerce
Ma. Govan
Hays
Maine
Camp
Gough
Hurlbut
Croton
Gough’s Struggle Topic Highlighted By Local Eloquence
In a contemporary discourse, attention centers on Jno. B. Gough as an example of abstaining from heavy drink, urging youths to flee temptation. The article notes his intense emotional eloquence and impact on the community, while reporting his agitated state after an emotional Saturday night.
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Jno
B. Gough
Gough
Eloyee
Sach
P.S
Investigation claims Mr Gough was drugged in soda
Dr Husrine, after traveling from Providence to New York, reports from Brooklyn that Mr Gough has recovered reason and that recent published rumors are false. He cites Hurllurt Ripley Morse and others as agreeing that Gough was drugged in a soda glass, rendering him not responsible for later events. He urges a full public investigation.
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Providence Gazete
Husrine
New York
Gough
Providence
Hurlburt
Brooklyn
Messrs
Hurllurt
Ripley
Morse
Hnste
A. Hestino
War prospects fade as Mexican unrest grows in 1845
Letters from Havana and Vera Cruz report no war with the United States but indicate renewed internal conflict in Mexico. Reuters style summaries note rumors of a triumvirate, with General Paredes and Torel and Valenet seeking control while troops refuse to advance.
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Havana
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Royal Mail
United States
Vena Cruz
Paredes
Torel
Valenet
Rio Bravo
Mexico News Indicates No War Declared Yet
The New Orleans papers report no formal declaration of war by Mexico. News to August 23 notes Mexico may aim to reconquer Texas without hostilities, Herrera has formed a cabinet, and Mexican forces appear unlikely to reach the Texas frontier soon.
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Mexico
New York Express
New Orleans
Yachteco
Tampley
Vera Cruz
Texas
Herrera
Slaver Venture Cacique Reported Fitting Out for Africa
The Philadelphia U S Gaz reports the steamer Cacique preparing for a slave voyage to the African coast. Cacique, renamed in New York as Tigress, is shown fitted with paddle wheels and deck engines, with Brazillian colors and mixed crew, under C Starr & Co contract. Capt. Farrell notes voyage details and altered rigging. the ship is said to be the first steam slave venture, with other Brazilian vessels in port.
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Philadelphia U.S. Gaz
Peaxanavco
Cacique
Arica
C. Starr & Co
Capgin
Africa
Totter
Farrell
R. F Loper
Purnambucs
New York
R. F. Lopez
Anniversary meeting of the American Board in Brooklyn
The American Board of Foreign Missions marked its thirty sixth anniversary in Brooklyn New York with Hon Theodore Frelinghuysen presiding. President Hopkins of Williams College delivered a discourse as the society reported receipts of 255000 dollars and noted its global work with 90 stations 135 missionaries and 290 assistants across schools churches and printing establishments.
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American Board of Foreign Missions
Brooklyn
N. Y
Theodore Frelinghuysen
Hopkins
Williams College
Supreme Court Adjourns in Honor of Judge Story
In Providence the Supreme Court of Rhode Island adjourned to honor the death of United States Supreme Court Justice Story. The court noted his learning integrity and public service to the nation and state, with an informed sense of sorrow and respect. Judge Haile and Justice Hale expressed condolence as the session adjourned to resume the following morning at nine.
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Providence Journal
Supreme Court
Fox
Jesuses Haile
Haile
Blake
Jan
Supreme Court of the United States
Story
Justice Hale
Justice Story
Providence County Bar Meeting on Death of Justice Story
At a Providence County Bar meeting held at the Court House on September 6 1845 the death of Mr Justice Story of the U S Supreme Court was mourned. A committee was appointed to prepare suitable resolutions expressing the bar’s grief and the country’s loss. Members include RK W Greene Gen Thos F Carpenter and Walter S Burgess.
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Providence County Bar
Providence County
Court House
Supreme Court
A. D
Lkun
A. C. Greene
Justice Story
Supreme Court of the United States
Judge Story
Circuit Court of the
United States
Rhode Island
Bar of
RK. W. Greene
Sury
Carpenter
Messrs
KR. W. Greene
Thos. F. Carpenter
Walter S. Burgess
Dominican action in Hispaniola stirs fear of new regime
Later frost at St Dowixoo reports Capt Denham of the Danish brig Clara that Dominicans rally to sustain a Maytien government. Authorities order every able man to arm, while the pilot boat Virginia under the American flag is boarded at Port au Prince and its flag hauled down and replaced by Dominican forces sailing to an unknown port.
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Frost
Port Au Platt
Journal of, Commerce
Riot at Kingston Race Course involves soldiers and citizens
A large crowd at Kingston Race Course clashed with soldiers from the 71st Regiment. A sailor and a soldier engaged first, then the fight spread. Soldiers used bayonets, Major Denne requested aid, troops cleared the scene and captured several rioters. Civil authorities investigate amid public excitement.
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Kixestox
Kingston
D C
Tist
Denne
Tal
71St
Heavy First Frost Hits Region This Season
A very heavy frost descended last night marking the season's first bite. The frost was severe enough to put a pause on tender vegetation, sparing only the hardiest plants in the area. Local observers note the chill as winter edges closer.
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Eve
Journal of Saturday
Albert Arrives as Slave Trade Case Links to Bahia
The brig Albert of Boston, last from Woodbury, docked after 30 days from Bahia under Lt. Com. Walker. Alexander H. Tyler, consul at Bahia, accuses Eng U S, in connection with the Washingtons Barge slave trade off Africa and Brazil. The Washingtons Barge crew were sent home as prisoners. Captain Woodbury escaped before sailing. Twenty two people were committed.
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Anaiaator
Albert
Boston
Woodbury
Bahia
Com. Walker
S. S
Bainbridge
Alexander H. Tyler
Conaul
Ing
Os Aftios
Brazil
Washington
Phil
North American
Counterfeit One Dollar Bill Passed, Bank Note Altered
A reader reports a counterfeit one dollar bill from the Wrentham Bank altered by removing genuine signatures. The attempt shows poor execution and lacks proper signatures, with Providence Journal noting the flaw as a clue to the detention of the item.
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Green
Woybonsatt Bank
Wrentham Bank
Providence Journal
Unclear regional project hints at Florida factory plans
A New Orleans Tropic correspondent reports a large factory complex to be built at Acadia four miles from Black Water River in Florida. They mention a pail manufactory already in operation for over cars and an aboe factory planned nearby, with broader hopes tied to local development and rising resources.
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Maxuractunens
Floripa
New Orleans
Acaidia
Black Water River
Florida
Ta Aboe
Mikop
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Annals OF Bristol
Iindy
Chesen
Dioiel
CHE
Hiustul
Saturda
Baptist Vestry
Methodist Episcopal
Juniper Grove
Henry A. Manchester
H. C. Wardwell
Julio Gladding, Jr
John Manchester
William Munro
HP. Diman
Martin Luther
John Haile
George Parker
Miller Barney
John K. Barney
Seth Peck
Joly Haile
Jeremiah Woodmaney
Boatman
Allen C. Hoar
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