Runaway Apprentice Leaves City for Sea Voyage
Peter Close deserts his master Ludlow after a dispute over clothing and wages. A wharfside captain offers a voyage to Charleston as a chance to escape, and Peter agrees to sail within hours. The tale hints at a future reckoning and notes the ship sails by the next morning.
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Ladlow
Peter
Mr. Ludlow
Warde
Peter Close
Charleston
S.C
Eter
Cim
Rascal
Melancholy Burial Involving Coffin Incident Near City
The Wheeling Times reports a sudden death near the railroad twenty miles from the city. A Catholic burial was held Tuesday. After lowering the coffin a grave attendant heard a strange kicking noise from inside the coffin and fled, leaving Mr Fitzimmons to explain the disturbance to bystanders.
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Bonigo Autre
Wheeling Times
Iris
Fitzimmons
Fitcimmons
Industrial Exhibition at Providence closes with strong attendance
The Providence Industrial Exhibition ended on Wednesday with large crowds and a piano forte performance that drew many visitors. Bristol contributors were noted for an inlaid centre table, Worsted work, and a cooking apparatus by Wardwell & Barstow. The piece highlights new rotary boiler tops and newly printed De Laine fabrics and bleached cotton goods, predicting a larger competition next year.
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Providence
Bristol
John Miller
F. Wardwell
Warren
Charles F. Brown
Wardwell & Barstow
de Laines
Atlantic de Laine Company
Globe Printing Company
Tiverton
Globe Co
Forty third annual meeting of foreign missions board in Troy
The forty third annual meeting of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions convened at the First Presbyterian Church in Troy New York on the 7th inst with Hon Theodore Frelinghuysen chairing and Chief Justice Thomas Williams of Connecticut as vice president A large gathering of clergy and laymen from across regions attended including returning missionaries and prospective new workers The total receipts for the year approached 301000 and the board canceled a debt over 40000 while leaving 535 in the treasurer s hands Twenty seven missionaries are ready to depart and reports from stations are encouraging Native converts from Tuscarora Seneca and Cherokee tribes spoke through an interpreter The 117th Psalm was sung in eight languages The meeting closed July 10 with devout exercises and Troy hosts praised for hospitality
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American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
1St Presbyterian Church
Troy N. Y
Theodore Freling
Hugsen
Thos, Williams
Conn
Dr. Nott
Union College
Leonard Bacon
D. D
New Haven
Friends of the Board
Troy
Language Teacher Nomination Encourages French Study
Citizens seeking French language knowledge are referred to Mr De Lisle’s advertisement in another column. Mr Da Lcomer is recommended as a teacher and a gentleman.
Excursion of Episcopal Church Members to Rocky Point
A large party of ladies and gentlemen from the 1st Episcopal Church traveled to Rocky Point on Tuesday aboard the steamer Argo. The day was bright and enjoyments included a bountiful bake and chowder prepared by Capt. Winslow, with about two hundred diners.
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1St Episcopal Church
Rocky Point
Argo
Great
Small
Winslow
Brigel Train of Artillery Visits Newport
The Brigel Train of Artillery led by Col. Joseph C. Pearse visited Newport on Friday. Newport Artillery under Col. George Perry welcomed them and escorted the unit through main streets to quarters at the Pelham Street House. They enjoyed an evening repast at the Newport Armory before returning home Saturday evening.
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Joseph C. Pearse
Newport
G. Perry
Pelham Street House
Newport Artillery
King Philip Engine Goes on Excursion to Rocky Point
On Thursday the King Philip Engine No. 4 sailed on the Barroso steamer to Rocky Point with a band. They arrived in full dress in a grand display, enjoyed clambake and chowder on the grounds, then returned home pleased with the day’s outing.
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King Philip
Rocky Point
Public discourse on political attacks and US-Spain tensions
A discussion condemns character assassination in politics while US naval officer Ligur D D Pouter defends American respect for treaty obligations with Spain. The letter cites Gen Scott and Gen Pierce debates, with calls for fair, fact based scrutiny and safe conduct for US citizens abroad.
Bible Included in South American School Education
The Ayrean Government decrees that Tas Bros i South America The Buenos in public schools the Word of God shall be included. The writer notes this could help educate youth with the Bible and strengthen republican liberties in the region.
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Tas Bros i
South America
Buenos
Explosion Drenches Crowd as Liquor Is Poured Out
Yesterday an officer poured out a cask of cream oil under judicial orders when it exploded. A furious stream showered the assembled multitude causing chaos as onlookers fled and many received a sudden kick of liquid.
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Miller
Lowell Cour
Rev Dr Joseph Maguire Dies After Long Service
In New York on September 23 the Rev Dr Joseph Maguire long associated with St Marys College died. Cholera is rising in the city and fears grow about the outbreak. Weather remains warm with unsettled conditions noted.
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New York
Joseph Maguire
St. Mary's College
Yellow fever toll rises in Cuanteston health report
The Board of Health records thirteen deaths from yellow fever in the 24 hours to Monday 10 PM and forty for the week, eight natives and twelve foreigners. Dr. Dawson notes letters from Savannah physicians reporting unprecedented sickness, with cases ten to one more numerous than in their experience. On Sept 22 the board lists five yellow fever deaths in the 24 hours to 9 AM.
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Cuanteston
Board of Health
Pineneny
Dawson
Savannah
Dreadrut Tracepy in Natick Mass Ends in Murder
A Natick tragedy unfolds in Little South Natick as shoe maker Ouvra Taylor is found murdered in his shop with his wife mortally wounded. Neighbors Hall discover the scene with blood splattered walls and a damaged door frame. Mrs Taylor dies later that day as doctors fail to extract a name from her before death.
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Narice
Mass
Natick
Little South Natick
Ouvra Taylor
Hall
Mrs. Taylor
Mr. Taylor
Asighbors
Taylor
Barnum Plans Sixty Concert Tour With Hayes
New York reports Barnum has secured Catherine Hayes for sixty concerts under his direction across California, Mexico, Cuba, the United States, and British Provinces. The deal pays $50,000 plus half the net profits. Mengis and others are also engaged. They sail for California in November.
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New York
Fire destroys liquor car near Western railroad freight house
Fire department responded to an alarm at the incendiary burning of a liquor car near the Western railroad freight house. The car held about a dozen casks of liquor and beer, all of which, along with the car, were destroyed. The Worcester Transcript notes the blaze was likely caused by an incendiary.
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Western Railroad
Worcester Transcript
Murder Case Fallout in Natick Trial Set for Casey
Mathewson, arrested in Boston for Taylor’s Natick murder, has been discharged. Thomas Casey, a 19 year old Irishman, is arrested and identified by Mrs. Taylor, who is speechless but marks him. Casey, employed making shoes, is committed for trial. The Taylors were poor with four children.
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Boston
Natick
Wife
The Price of Gour and the California Gold Folly
The Bunker Hill Aurora recalls three citizens returning from California sick and near death. They died without informing kin of their affairs, viewing return home to die as a final blessing amid the dangers and costs of gold fever.
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Bunker Hill
Aurora
California
Liquor Seized in Springfield Poured Out by Cit Marshal
Eighteen gallons of liquor seized at Sheldon Webster's store in Springfield last week were dumped into the gutter by the city marshal on Saturday evening following a court order.
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Sheldon Webster
Springfield
Cit
Seizure of Liquors by Police Court Warrant
Sheriff Crocker and deputy Coburn seized 12 half filled pipes 2 barrels 5 demijohns and jugs of spirituous liquors at E W Cummmings 120 Keenland street. Property stored with Loring Porter Co Cum mings ordered to appear before Police Court for violation of May 22 1852 law.
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Crocker
Coburn
E. W. Cummings
Keenland Street
Messrs
Knight Guilty of Telegraph Wires Destruction
At a Marlboro District Court Moses Knight was found guilty of cutting telegraph wires. He was sentenced to 39 lashes on the bare back publicly, banished from the district within ten days, and to receive 39 lashes for each reentry without further trial. The offense was described as enormity but the punishment barbarous.
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Currinc Tetecram Wines
Marlboro
8. C
Moses Knight
Circus Elephants Fall Into Cayadutta Creek
Romeo and Juliet of R Bands and G C Quick circus plunged through a town bridge on the Cayadutta Creek near the west village end while en route to St Johns ville. Romeo escaped with minor injuries. Juliet suffered bruises to her right fore leg and shoulder and was rescued with difficulty. A canvas shelter was set over Juliet and her condition hoped to improve for travel in a few days.
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Romeo and Juliet
R. Bands
G. C. Quick
Cayadutta Creek
St. Johnsville
Romeo
Juliet
Fucion Co. Democrat
Diver Reaches Atlantic Wreck After Second Attempt
Burrazo Sept 20 M Maillefort returns from the Atlantic wreck with John Green the diver. He descends 144 feet but finds no action possible due to light craft and rough seas. Pipes functioned well. a larger steamer will repair to the site immediately.
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Burrazo
Electric time ball to aid ship chronometers at South Foreland
An electric time ball is to be placed on South Foreland Point near Dover England and will synchronize with the Greenwich Observatory clocks. The ball drop and a gun fired by electricity will allow vessels within ten miles and those in the Downs to set their chronometers to a precise second.
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South Foreland Point
Rote
Eng
Greenwich
Downs
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Mexico
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Puiesx Saara
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U.S
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Smith
United States
D. D. Pouter
U.S. Navy
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