Voyage and execution debates in Cuban expedition tale
A narrator recounts the Cuban expedition led by Lopes, its American volunteers, and harsh treatment of Creoles. He defends the executions as provoked by invasion and defends U.S. and Albany officers while condemning the attackers. The piece argues self preservation and justice in war and praises acts of mercy by prisoners.
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Pilul
Moroarell
Poe
Hin
Orune
Wonur
Ely
Sigur
Editoriaine
New Asieans Das
Hom
General Lopes
Uyrenay
Spain
Lopes
New Orleans
Grttenden
Crittenden
Tores
Ameceas Opinien
Gesib Avibe
Widnd
Howe
Ali
Tina
U. S
Snip
Albany
Querely
Carta
Ge Negroes
Phat Hs
Lipez
Armest Ammaniing
William L. Untienden
Bien
Thage -Efrova
Reinda
Raived
Angus
Banda
Tae
Ar Cubs
Forty second Annual Meeting of Foreign Mission Board
Bristol Prentix reports the Forty second Annual Meeting of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions held in Portland Missouri began Tuesday Sept 9 and ran to Sept 12. About 646 laborers served 143 mission stations with 22 churches and 94 763 members, 1204 added last year. Some 1500 clergy attended plus many lay delegates. The next meeting will be in Cincinnati Ohio with Rev Dr Bacon of New Haven as preacher after extensive travels in Turkey Palestine and Armenia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Portland
David H. Riddle
Pitsburg
Penn
Isaiah
Luon
Constantinople
India
Tilanda
Africa
Mississippi
Cincinnati
Ohio
Bacon
New Haven
Conn
Turkey
Palestine
Armenia
Koordistan
Providence Exhibition Earns High Praise For RI Horticultural Society
The Rhode Island Society for the Encouragement of Domestic Industry and the Rhode Island Horticultural Society opened in Providence and closed the following Tuesday. Visitors exceeded expectations and the articles shown ranged from refined sugar to fine needlework. The Providence Journal lauded the exhibition as creditable and noted strong local participation and a premium winning dog and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island Society For the Encouragement
Rhode Island Horticultural Society
Providence
Cage
Thie
Thie Town
Messie
C.R. Dimond & Co
Mice H. MH. Ketter
Brooke
W. B. D' Wolf
Dub
Gredner
Beato
Portland Sees Growth After Long Absence
The article notes Portland’s renewed growth and modernization after a 22 year gap, praising wide tree lined streets and brick stores. It highlights railroad ties, booming business, and improving prospects, while mentioning weather and general prosperity though with mixed sentiment on the season.
Grand Railroad Jubilee fuels New England’s transport dreams
The article recalls a welcome in Belrug for Mr Fillmore and details plans for the Grand Junction Railroad Company formed to connect Boston Maine Finchburgh and Boston Lower roads with East Boston depot. It highlights warehousing facilities at East Boston and freight exchanges reducing interior shipment costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belrug
Fillmore
Ified
Boston
New England
Grand Jenation Railroad Company
Wittow
Maine
Finchburgh
England
Ol’ Marchandise
Canada
Carey
Glass houses and liquor laws in Fall River era criticism
The piece recalls a citizen dying from rum in Fall River and a local court figure boasting of illicit liquor sales. It urges restraint and notes the hypocrisy of critics, arguing for an end to illegal traffic in Bristol and Fall River and worldwide, with a caution about judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Bristol
Widow of early mentor greets interviewers in Portsmouth
On a visit to Portsmouth New Hampshire last week we met the widow of the gentleman who began our apprenticeship in 1840. Though many years have passed she appeared hale and cheerful with her children nearby and seemed to be enjoying life with a grateful heart. May she live to enjoy many more years.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Acquidact Hose Company
Newport
U. S
Fort Adams
Thoreday
Warren
Rocky Point
Wwe
Maria Louies
Narragapeett
Caph
Charles Bennett
New York
Pall River
Local notes on Cuba expedition and Rocky Point excursion
The letter of Lieut Van Vechten sheds light on the late Cuban Expedition project. The steamer Argo under Captain Barton carried about five hundred passengers from town to Rocky Point. George G Munro is in custody in Boston for forgery. Queen Victoria’s health and other courtly items are mentioned amid drought news and agricultural concerns.
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Léuer
Lieut, van Vechten
Argo
Capi. Barton
Rocky Point
George G. Munro
Jimshie Town
Boston
Massachusetts
Whigs and Democrats Nominate Governors in Massachusetts
In Springfield the Whigs nominate Robert C. Winthrop for Governor and George Grennell for Lieutenant Governor. Democrats back incumbent Bagwell and Henry W. Curhman. At the Free Soil Convention John G. Palfrey is named for Governor with Ames Walker as Lieutenant Governor. State election set for November.
Bewildering New York Scene Warns Youths Against Deceit
A rambling sketch contrasts a naive young man leaving the Intelligence Office with visions of shady employment advertised by a Peter Fook. The piece shifts through taverns, luxury interiors, and Anthony Street temptations to a grim street scene near Five Points and the Tombs, ending with vague rumors of large factory orders and impending deliveries before October.
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Green Land
Peter Fook
Puong Mao
Lilly-white
Broadway
Anthony Street
Peter Fuck
New York
Charity Hospital
Alderene
Common Council
Fire Annihilator Company Promises Rapid Fire Relief
A new United States Fire Annihilators Company forms with Hon. Mlisha Whittlejwey as President and P. T. Barnum as General Manager. The New York office opens Sept 30 to market Phillips’s Patent Fire Annihilator machines with tiered pricing by territory and size. Machines range from portable hand units to large wheeled installations, claiming reliability and suitability for chimneys, small apartments, or large establishments.
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Philipa
Europe
United States
United States Fire AnnuitaTes Company
Mlisha Whittle Jwey
Doned States Treasury
Washington
P. T. Barnum
New York Tribune
New York City
Aslo Phillips
la Audition
Fapur
Barung
Pacific Sails From Liverpool With 199 Passengers
The Cullins steamer Pacific, Capt. Nye, left Liverpool Sept 3 and reached Sandy Hook by nightfall, detaining for a pilot. Among the 199 passengers are Catharine Hayes and Hackett. News includes Bathurst gold excitement, America sold to Capt. De Blaquies, and market reports from Manchester with price declines and Bramah lock reward lore.
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New Yerk
Cullins
Pacific
Nye
Liverpool
Olek
Sandy Hook
Catharine Hayes
Alow
Hackett
Boston
Zoid
Aid V'Elock
A. M
Bathura
New South Wales
de Blaquies
Indian Army
Havre
Manchester
Leiden
Hobbs
Bankere
Hubb
Tle
Lunda Chronicle
Stevens
America
Print stalled terror raids spark white race riot fears
Fragmented OCR describes a wave of unrest with two white men and several others captured and prom, while county residents gather to support authorities. It notes black residents preparing for resistance and mentions a young figure named Gureuch and judges Kue and Girer alleging river crimes.
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Puitapenema
Serz
Christiane Aaill
Sine Veyrore
Ibe
Enaens
Neaster
Gureuch Ie
Bi Ie
Ludges Kue
Girer
Presidential pardon for alleged murder conspirator in Glen case
Washington on September 16 reports the President granted a pardon to a man believed to have been involved in the murder of Havens the second mate of the barque Glen. The decision follows declarations of involvement by the pardoned individual and related inquiries in maritime crime.
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Washington
Ciewents
Havens
Glen
Death of North Kingston Man in Freight Crossing Accident
Jonathan Reyovide of North Kingstown died crossing the Davie crossing when struck by a freight train while driving his horse and carriage. He served as town clock and a former State Senate member in Washington county and was about 75 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deate
William Morrison
Jonathan Reyovide
North Kingstown
Davie
Reynolde
Washington County
North
Kingston
Senate
Fife
Telegraph Announces Death of Renowned Novelist J Fennimore Cooper
The Boston Journal reports the death of James Fenimore Cooper, born Burlington New Jersey September 6 1789. He left Yale in 1805, joined the navy for six years, and married Miss De Lancey in 1811, sister to the bishop of western New York.
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J. Fennimore Cooren
J.fennimore Cooper
Mr. Cooper
Burlington
Judge Cooper
Congress
Mise de Lancey
Diocess
New York
Boson Journal
Remarkable Defense Report Involving Sommambuhem Case
A Morrie Jormeyman statement describes a young man’s escape from a four story fall during an excursion at the Delaware River Gap. A nearby woman was bitten by a snake but recovered. the reptile died. The vessel’s course and the man’s position are noted amid confusion as investigators assess the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrie Jormeyman
Delaware
Bai
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Queen Victoria
Pewone
H. C. Marchant
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Pheniz
Cafe de Paris
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World's Key
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Wm Lowa
Ejary
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