Quarantine Riot Stuns Staten Island Hospitals Burned
A Staten Island quarantine station riot erupted during a public celebration, with more than thirty hospital buildings set ablaze and authorities overwhelmed. The piece defends state authority, condemns mob violence, and argues the quarantine should be rebuilt at the site despite local opposition.
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America
England
Ile Hospital
Quastantine
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New York
Bryteneland
Staten Island
Acose
Sumo
Ylaving
New Orleans
Boyriyer
Jije
Tee Immeepot
Pusil
Local authorities slower to assert power amid mounting gusts
Fragmentary text shows authorities hesitant to assert control amid strong winds. The note implies delays in enforcing order and sustaining jurisdiction as conditions remain unsettled.
Death of Clergyman Zalmon Tobey in Uganda Ognada Cen
Obituary notes the death of Zalmon Tobey at age 66 after a brief illness during a visit with friends. Tobey led Baptist churches in Providence Pawtuxet and Warren and preached to a small East Warren congregation in recent years. He was Brown University Class of 1817 graduate and formerly pastor of the Fourth Baptist Church in Providence.
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Ognada
Cen
Syphas Foyer
Ar. Wobey
Baptist Church
4Th Baptist Church
Providence
Seventh annual Middletown Society exhibition draws large crowd
The seventh annual Middletown Society display featured a cattle show drawing match and oxen parade on Wednesday. A large crowd attended as cattle impressed with high feed from Newport county farmers. Hon. Horace Greeley of New York delivered an address to attentive listeners.
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Newport County
Horace Greely
New York
Iljis
World Scigstiric Lecture Attracts City Crowds
Prof Pecx Lectern lecture has drawn crowds in major cities and villages and promises to be highly interesting and instructive. Prominent citizens express desire to attend, and the hall is expected to be crowded for the evening announced.
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Pecx
New York Court Upholds Murder Conviction in Ira Stout Case
The New York Supreme Court affirmed the judgment against Ira Stout for murder and has set October 23 for his execution. The case proceeds to the Court of Appeals. Religious revival activities continue in Philadelphia with strong turnout among firemen and omnibus drivers. Dr. C A Weapwarp advertises dental services at Miss Baylies’s boarding house. Atlantic Monthly October issue praised for quality articles by leading writers. Irish papers describe crop yields, especially wheat and potatoes, across the three kingdoms.
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Philadelphia
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Case of Captain Townsend Delayed Over Jurisdiction
The hearing before the U S Commissioner in Boston was postponed as both sides were not ready on jurisdiction. The next hearing will address this key point. The steam frigate General Admiral, built for Russia, launched in New York, costs about 1.25 million dollars and should be ready by early May. Pivot gun to be Dahlgren pattern, side guns from Russia, mahogany carriages. About thirty five hundred on board at launch. G P R James, late British Consul at Richmond, heads to Venice on the 20th. Yellow fever appears in Galveston. Counterfeit 55s found in Merchants Bank, Bangor, detected in Boston.
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Cold Springs
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Talcahuana
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Providence Journal
Bowen vs Johnson ends with jury verdict in New York will case
Supreme Court term closes lengthy docket with probate and divorce actions in Warren. The Bowen will dispute ends in a verdict after a trial that drew many witnesses and attendees. Divorces granted for Jayne and White petitions, while other cases on probate and debt proceeds continue, including motor court rulings and a property sale note for Newport.
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Taunton
J. Turner
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Richard White
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Clarieen Haile
Isaac G. Peck
Stephen Fellows
Mary Trott
George
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Freeburn Sisson
Tillinghast & Bradley
Collins & Britton
Lydia Wouser
Daniel Chace
Court of Probate
Mud Chace
Susan B. Chace
Chace
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W.H Potter
Appellee
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Robert T. Smith
John A. Franklin
John B. Herreshoff
Town of Bristol
John R Gardner
Joseph M Bkike
Nathaniel Coggeshall
John W. Hoar
Rofferess
Joseph L. Gardner
Hiram Hunt
Diverse 1840s notices mix ships deaths and curiosities
The item surveys varied notes from Taunton and Nantucket including the Taunton Locomotive Works orders, a noted Cape Ann ship launch, a Turkish Paris journal plan, a spurious bill arrest in New York, cane harvest in Clayton county, and an American cemetery interments record in Talcahuano Chile. It catalogues numerous incidents with dates and places, from shipbuilding to gold discovery, and lists interments from 1855 to 1858 with many names and origins.
Bristol Excursion Steamship Trip With Clambake
A planned Monday evening excursion from Newport aboard the Steamer Perry to Bristol includes a stop at the De Wolf House for a clambake and music by the American Brass Band. Return by moonlight around 11 o clock. The event raises funds for a minor loss or benefit. Dred Scott died in St Louis on the 17th inst.
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Newport Advertiser
Dred Scott
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Electrical currents passing through cable between Trinity Bay and Valentia
A garbled dispatch from Boston dated Sept 1239 reports that electrical currents are now passing through a cable between the Trinity Bay office and Valentia, Jesland, claimed to be as efficient as ever.
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Jesland
Quarantine Indignation Meeting Stirs Staten Island
Sept 21 Staten Island residents hold a large Quarantine Indignation meeting. The group views the Quarantine station as a nuisance and favors its rapid abatement. Police and Harbor units were stationed at Castle Garden as rumors of an attack circulated.
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Pacific
Death of William W. Swain noted in New Bedford Mercury
The New Bedford Mercury records the death of William W. Swain on Monday morning after a prolonged illness. Swain, owner of Naushon in the Elizabeth Islands, was a noted benefactor and hospitable host, known for his civic generosity and social influence. Providence tax data lists 202 entities paying $50,000 plus, and 63 estates paying $1,000 plus. Alexander Duncan and family bear the highest levy at 16,521.
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Oyster Disease Ends Coastal Eating In Wilmington
The Wilmington Herald notes a disease in oysters and clams along the coast with black shrivelled flesh, prompting a ban on consumption. The Cotorep Peorie and THE Pesiic Schoors. Colored residents pursue a legal ruling on school admission for their children, with Joseph M. Blake and Charles C. Van Zandt serving as counsel in Newport and Providence.
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Vessel Rex Away with Capt. Mareins Report
The barque John Gilpin from Loando reports that the barque E. A. Rollins from New Orleans was run away with by its mate and crew near July 23. Captain Gilley was left on shore according to the Beston Journal.
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Beston Journal
Shipping News and Cable Disruptions From Liverpool
Three days after, the Niagara from Liverpool arrived in Halifax. The J J Hathorn and the bark Margaret collided at the Mersey mouth. the latter sank with all aboard lost except captain and pilot. Cable troubles persist near the coast. new shore cable prepared for Valentia. The Times notes possible war indemnity payments tied to Canton customs. France considers free ports in Algeria and a telegraph link to the United States is urged to maintain Atlantic trade.
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America
Quarantine Huts Burned Near City Island
Fire destroyed temporary Health Commissioners huts outside Quarantine used for sick islanders from the infected district. No injuries reported and investigation to determine cause underway.
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Mort Beiuorses
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