French Despotism Contrast in Prince Bonaparte Case
The Tours court verdict in Prince Bonaparte’s murder of Victor Noir exposes France’s autocratic bias. The piece argues republican America values liberty where Louis Napoleon’s regime muzzles press freedom and civic dialogue, contrasting with American openness and accountability. It notes propagandistic manipulation of public sentiment and warns of despotism’s dampening of intellect and spontaneity. Vote for Governor.
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Tours
Prince Bonaparte
Victor Noir
France
Louis Napoleon
Europe
Let Us Return to Solid Money and Silver
A historical voice laments the use of paper money and urges a return to silver as the standard. The piece criticizes government officials and wealthy interests who keep gold and silver locked away, delaying monetary reform and longing for the days money was truly money.
Elevation of the colored race and political millenium
The piece notes that enough states have ratified to remove the obstacle to elevation of the colored race. It discusses potential good and evil outcomes and recalls Rhode Island's hesitancy. It affirms the communities’ devotion to freedom and mentions the Landmen gaining elevation and the wish to aid in his political rise.
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Rhode Island
Tea and Coffee Duty Set by House Committee
The House in Committee of the Whole fixes tea duty at twenty cents and coffee at four cents. This may be the best possible amid debt concerns, with hope for further reductions as debt diminishes.
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House of Representatives
Congress
Coincidence Seen As Fire Alarm Clears Town Church
A town clergyman notes a remarkable coincidence as the church’s contribution box rings and an alarm of fire sounds nearby causing the congregation to flee in unison.
Dictionary of the Bible hailed as peak 19th century scholarship
The article extols Dr Smith's Dictionary of the Bible as the era’s pinnacle of Christian scholarship. It notes the English edition, U S publication by Hurd & Houghton, and editors Professor N B Hackett and Dr Ezra Abbot with over twenty American scholars adding accuracy. It praises its completeness, maps, engravings, and added material, urging study and availability by subscription through Houghton in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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Dr Smith
Hurd & Houghton
New York
N. B. Hackett
Ezra Abbot
Harvard University
America
New England
House of
H. O. Houghton & Co
Cambridge
Mass
Twenty-Five Cents From Kansas City Raises Doubts
The United States Treasurer received a letter from S. W. Carpenter of Kansas City asking that a battered twenty five cent note not be branded counterfeit. He claimed hardship out West where money is scarce and asked for its return if bogus, noting he would use it to buy lager beer.
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West
United States
S. W
Carpenter
Kansas City
Missouri
Clergyman Joins Child Marriage in Athol Case
A minister in Athol Massachusetts recently married a man from Orange to a girl aged twelve. The ceremony occurred at the urging of the child's mother who accompanied them. The clergyman resisted but complied, citing that all preliminary legal steps had been taken.
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Athol
Mass
Orange
Toulouse
Thomas Martin
Startford
Wisconsin
Dubuque
Chicago
Texas
Marlin
Pall County
Jonoge James S. Campbell
Cherry Valley
Otsego County
N. Y
Washington
Grant
New Bedford
Chapman
River and Harbor Bill Proposes Ports Spending
Perley reports from Washington that the river and harbor bill before the House commerce committee may grant 100000 for Portland harbor 100000 for Boston harbor and 15000 for Connecticut river improvement. Provisions for the Merrimack river and a harbor of refuge at Block Island are noted but not fixed.
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Perley
Washington
Boston Journal
House Committee On Commerce
Portland Harbor
Boston Harbor
Connecticut River
Merriminc
Block Island
Connecticut Governor Eng lish Wins with 810 Vote Margin
Full returns show Governor English leading by 810 in Connecticut with Jewell at 43,382 and English at 44,180, total 87,450. Compared with last year’s 90,478, there is a 3,125 drop driven by 2,173 fewer Republican votes and 952 fewer Democratic votes. Senate now 11 Republicans to 10 Democrats. House 127 Republicans to 112 Democrats.
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Connecticut
English
Jewell
Senate
House
Evver or the Fane II Jerusalem Donkey Water Calamity Claim
A London report cites the Anglican Hist Jerusalem saying water scarcity hits poor Jews earning 1s 1d weekly. It notes droughts in Jerusalem springs and fears Jacuata insects breeding across Judah Samaria Jordan Jordan Valley Sharon Galilee, threatening crops and cattle.
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EvvEer
Jerusalem
Avfetver
London
Moses Montefiore
Co&ts
Judah
Samaria
Jordan
Sharon
Galilee
Swindle Over Eleven Hundred Dollar Shoe Sale
The Barre Gazelle reports that C. M. Lee of Athol Depot was approached by a courteous stranger from the South who bought a large shoe shipment for about eleven hundred dollars and paid with a forged draft for twenty five hundred dollars. Lee covered the balance with a one thousand dollar check and cash, but the draft proved forged and he lost fourteen hundred dollars.
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Barre Gazelle
C. M. Lee
Athol Depot
South
Samuel A. Gaylord & Co
St. Louis
Mr.Lee
Wake man recalls Johnson Convention speech amid flickering lamp
A reminiscence of journalist George Wakeman recounts his vivid recall of Colonel Forney's speech at the Johnson Convention. He heard every word but jotted notes on his shirt collar and cuff after leaving his notebook in his room amid a crowded, dimly lit venue.
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Orion
George Wake
New York
Fig Eipms
Colonel Forney
Wakeman
Spaniards launch new Cuba campaign in Central Department
The Herald reports a fresh Spanish campaign against Cuban insurgents in the Central Department with Generals Goyeneche and Valmaseda to lead. The offensives are described as short due to the sickly season, seen as a final chance for a decisive blow before warm weather.
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Cuba
Goyeneche
Valmaseda
Herald
Immigration of Chinese laborers and tea industry potential
The article argues that Chinese immigrant labor could help establish a new tea industry in the United States. Tea, a major global commodity, could be grown domestically in interior regions to reduce transport costs for heavier goods like corn and wheat as civilization expands. It notes tea consumption is large and rising worldwide.
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Lnborerg
China
Japan
Seaboard
Cart Eyre s Infamy and Ship Loss Blame
The article asserts that papers related to the Oneida and Bombay affair will be sent to Congress. It accuses Capt Eyre of infamy and notes evidence that the Bombay bears responsibility for the Oneida’s pecuniary losses.
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Cart Eyrre
Oneida
Bombay
Congress
Eyre
Pigeons Shot by Sportsmen Over Fortilw Battery
For the last weeks wild pigeons have flown over our town in a fortilw battery direction. Sportsmen amuse themselves by standing on high hills and shooting into the passing flocks, killing many as a pleasant fruit of the hunt.
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Charleston
West
Two Nickerson Brothers Drown Off West Island Attempt
Henry Nickerson and Isaac Nickerson Jr., brothers, drowned Monday evening while attempting to reach a palace from Connecticut Neck Fair Haven to West Island. Locals rushed to aid but strong winds hindered rescue. Each leaves a wife and child.
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Henry Nickerson
Isaac Nickerson, Jr
Scenticut Neck
Fairhaven
West Island
Locomotives Gonc Continuous Gong Experiment
The Flushing and North-side Railroad placed a locomotive gong in constant ringing as an experiment to relieve the fireman from bell ringing at crossings. The device produces incessant clatter via machinery, complicating efforts to prove lack of notice to warn contestants seeking damages.
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Gonc
Flushing
Musica JUNILEE at Springfield Festival Planned
Springfield’s musical community aims to repeat last year’s festival on the ninth of June. It will gather Western Massachusetts choral societies and foreign artists with Gilmore’s full orchestra and Gilmore as conductor.
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Musica Junilee
Springfield
Musical People of
Massachusetts
Gilmore
PS Gilmore
Connecticut House election outcomes amid town quarrels
The Hartford Courant notes Republicans hold a House majority but errors in Winchester Suffield Andover and other towns reduce gains. Voters gave large majorities for Jewell yet elected Democrats in several districts.
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Tue
Hartford Courant
Connecticut
Winchester
Suffield
Andover
Jewell
New Hampshire Farmer Details Snow Storm and Preacher Guest
A New Hampshire farmer described as a capital financier recalls the last snow storm. He notes Mr. Jones, the visiting preacher, was snowed in at their house for five days and kept busy with prayers while dining hearty.
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New Hampshire
Jones
Tremendous mixed OCR note diverse events from 19th century paper
A collage of notices and short items covers earthquakes, deaths, strikes, curious crimes, political meetings, concerts, floods, and local governance. Notable mentions include General Ames, Russian concert in Bristol, a Bearded woman in Toulouse, and a town election with Citizen's ticket victory.
Local Tintypes: Union Strength and Political Punishment
A short historical remark notes that political parties cannot sustain strong punishment of friends and rewards for enemies without failing. It insists that unity is essential, declaring that in union there is strength. The text uses moral critique to urge cohesion within party lines.
Cornet Fair and Festival Encouraged for Town Readers
The note urges town readers to attend the Cornet fair and festival next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, urging support and patronage to ensure a lively event.
Town Election Fever Grips Voters Amid Daily Meetings
Voters in the town see heightened election excitement with parties holding private caucus and public meetings nearly every evening for two weeks. The constant activity signals a pivotal local contest. The tone reflects a period newspaper emphasis on civic engagement and campaigning fervor.
Eggs Interview on Bradford Street Remark
A man carrying several small bundles dropped part of a package on Bradford street then paused, appeared to reflect, and as he moved on he called out to a bystander saying How are you eggs.
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Bradford Street
Terrier Causes Glass Breakage Then Leaves Store
A small terrier followed a man into Mr. George W. Easterbrooks store Wednesday morning and leaped into a large front door pane, breaking it. The dog then jumped through the opening, and the pane shattered. The dog’s value is unknown, but the glass costs about six dollars. The Republicans met at the Artillery Armory Saturday evening to nominate legislators. The ticket announced includes Senator Samuel W. Church and Representatives Theodore P. Bogert 2d and John C Pegram.
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General Assembly
Citizen's
Citizen
Isaac F. Williams
Samuel W. Church
Williams
Theodore P. Bogert
William T. C. Wardwell
John C. Pegram
Wardwell
Tar
George W. Easterbrooks
List
John C Pegram
Citizens Meeting Nominates Local Senator and Reps
A large partisan gathering at Town Hall nominated Isaac F. Williams for Senator and Theodore P. Bogert and William T. C. Wardwell for Representatives. The meeting drew both Republicans and Democrats with strong enthusiasm.
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Town Hall
Burnside
F. Thurston
Albert Sanford
William P. Blodget
Providence
Theodore P. Bogert
Lewis Richmond
Blodget
Pawtucket
Armory
State Street
Joseph M. Blake
John Turner
Isaac F. Williams
Bristol Cornet
Court House
William J. Miller
William T. C. Wardwell
Split Republican vote stems from local power plays
In this town the Wednesday defeat of the straight Republican ticket arose from local factionalism. Critics say certain leaders long claimed dictate power, expelling party members to suit personal interests over the party's broader good.
Town Hall Euphoria as Citizen’s Ticket Wins Big
Large crowd gathered in Town Hall on Wednesday evening to learn the election result. Supporters waved handkerchiefs and hats as the moderator announced victories and the crowd cheered, carried a winner through the hall, and formed a torch light march with music and fireworks lasting past midnight.
Bristol Train of Artillery Elects OffICers
The annual meeting held Thursday afternoon elected officers for the Bristol Train of Artillery. Colonel Joseph B. Burgess Lieut Col Solon F. Smith Major Edmond Horton Captain James A. Newman Lieutenant Lafayette Gorham were named to their posts.
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Mrerrang
Bristol Train of Artillery
Joseph B. Burgess
Solon F. Smith
Edmond Horton
James A. Newman
Lafayette Gorham
Advertisers Gazelle Sampling Offer By Mail
The Advertisers Gazelle from G. P. Rowell Co in New York offers advertisers a wealth of unique information and invites readers to sample copies by mail for 15 cents.
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Gazelle
G. P. Rowell & Co
Park Row
New York
Newport Journal Flourishes While Daily News Fades Away
A reader notes the Newport Journal has expanded and improved, praising its current quality, and laments the lack of the Daily News, which is no longer delivered regularly.
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Newport Journal
Daily News
Maxtreip to Focus on Silver Spring Resort Plans
Mr. Hinax D. Maxtreip has relinquished his Warren hotel and aims to devote future efforts to developing Silver Spring as a premier shore resort on the bay.
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Mr. Hinax D. Maxtreip
Warren
Silver Spring
the Bay
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