Noble revelers in Boston riot clash with city watchman
Anicdotal Boston tale recounts a yacht party of Marquis of Waterford and companions arriving in Boston. After revelry, they allegedly attacked passersby and demolished street lamps and a window. A local watchman confronted them, was assaulted, and the noble party fled by boat after a brief pursuit.
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Boston
Marquis of
Waterford
John Beresford
Roselyn
Dundas
Washington Street
Mortis
William Carter
Iid
Memeries
Watehhouse
Waterhyld
Lord Say
Colonel Dundas
Royal Guards Arrested Before Bridewell After Dispute
The Royal Guards answered to heir names and faced charges read by Justice Topsea. They denied the offences in mild terms and were komt, then committed to Bridewell. Fifteen to twenty watermen escorted them to the jail, where a scuffle with the keeper occurred. The Marquis and companion were knocked down, remained hours, and were released after Mayors and the British Consul intervened, Carter the watchman paid $20 for injuries.
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Topsea
Bridewell
Carter
V. S. Times
Negro thefts and a ghastly crime in Covington and New York
A Covington letter in the Worcester Palladium describes a brutal slave trader who sells the same enslaved person multiple times for large sums before murdering him and keeping the proceeds. In New York a 13 year old girl, Ann Smith, was abducted from Eldridge Street and found in Sixth Avenue. Robert Miller is accused of assault and rape, with bail set at $1000 as authorities arrest him.
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Fiernte Cutrege
Ann Smith
Eldridge Street
Walker
Sixth Avenue
Robert Miller
Heame
John Gardener
A. M.C. Smith
Miller
N. Xiaz
Case at Montreal jury awards damages to widow
A Montreal case before the chief justice and a special jury involved Trudeau driving his cart into the widow Strake’s gig, throwing her out and injuring her. The action sought 2000 dollars, the jury awarded 400 dollars in damages.
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Montreal
Trudeau
Strake
Professional Rivalry at Boston Exhibit
Professor Olmstead of Yale College displays a new store in Boston praised for its fumes free operation and ash containment. Report claims it is simple to regulate, visually unobtrusive, and affordable at ten dollars, outshining Dr Nott's device.
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Olmstead
Yale College
Boston
Nott
Yale
Mutilated mail carrier found in pond near Camp Kink Florida
A mail carrier between Tampa Bay and Camp Kink Florida was found in a pond severely mutilated with organs exposed and the head scalped. A musket ball struck the chest and hands were bound behind. The crime occurred September 1, carried out by Seminoles, discovered by buzzards circling the body. the mule was found cut to pieces. U S troops pursuing the murderers have not yet found them.
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Tampa Bay
Camp Kink
Florida
U. S
Mast Jumping Acrobat At Patchism Village
A performer named Scott entertained Patchism followers in a village by leaping from masts into the river. His first act was promoted for Tuesday the 22d inst but did not appear. He arrived the next day and repeated the jump, then did so again last Monday, collecting hat donations from spectators during the performances.
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Sam Patehi
Scott
Mr. Scott
Poughkeepsie
Editor Changes at United States Telegraph in Washington
Gen Duff Green plans to move from Washington and has placed the United States Telegraph under the editorial charge of Dr Edward K R Gibson, who has long been associated with the journal.
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Duff Green
Washington
United States ‘Telegraph
Edw. KR. Gibson
Comet visible after 7 o'clock in Ursa Major sky
Citizens may observe the Comet in the Northern sky for several evenings, shortly after 7 o'clock, within the star cluster of Ursa Major the Great Bear. It appeared particularly bright last night.
Abolition Travis claims halt at New York Custom House
The Norfolk Beacon reports the Abolitionist movement stopped at the Custom House of New York. It is claimed funds totalling £6,000 were received from the Christian Manumission Society and abolitionists, with £00,000 more said to be at the service of the Anti Slavery Society.
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Travis
Norfolk
Custom House
New York
Critist Manumission Society
Abolitionists
Ani Slavery Society
Fort Gibson letters report Arbuckle absent on prairie
From the Southwestern Frontier the Arkansas Gazette prints a Fort Gibson letter dated August 24. General Arbuckle is away with four infantry companies under Maj. Birch and dragoons under Maj. Mason attempting a treaty with the Comanchee and Pawnee. Health of troops is stated as good. a rumor says Gov. Stokes, a treaty commissioner, is believed dying, causing concern among leaders.
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Arkansas
the Gazette
Renner
Gov. Stokes
Gov Stokes Improves Health After Treaty Ground Troop Movements
Reading from Fort Gibson dated September 2 reports Gov Stokes in improved health and the commissioner's status clarified. Messrs Pennewit and Thompson just arrived from the Prairie noting troops left the Treaty ground on August 2 and will be here soon. All well.
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Gov. S
Fort Gibson
Pennewit
Thompson
Gov. Stokes
Banks offer reward for Crosby forgeries
In New Orleans three bank officers have posted a $2000 reward for the capture of James M. Crosby a former china and glassware dealer who fled the city after committing extensive forgeries.
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New Orleans
James M. Crosby
Robbery at Keen Residence in Lexington Reported
The dwelling of Oliver Keen, Esq. in Lexington was robbed a few nights ago of about $20,000 in cash and due bills plus valuable papers. A reward of $8000 is offered for the money and papers.
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Louisville Journal
Oliver Keen
Lexington
Man punished by mob for stabbing five horses
A Dayton Journal report says a man was seized by locals and given forty lashes for stabbing five horses in a market. The man was allegedly intoxicated at the time of the incident.
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Dayton
Qbin
Kingston arrives with news from Dakati on island unrest
Prem Takati reports the whale ship Kingston from Dakati arriving at Holwes Tale with word that the British Henry I reeling, sent from England by the Society of Friends, is in June reviewing island affairs and the conduct of English missionaries. The natives resent fines for church non attendance and oppose queen's government. The heir to the throne, a three month old, died in dune.
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Prem Takati
Kingston
Dakati
Holwes
Henry I
England
Society of Friends
Murder at Flemingsburg Shocks Town
The Flemingsburg Reo Whig reports Alfred Hunt was shot by Nathan Hodge on the 20th in Flemingsburg. The ball struck near the shoulder and likely reached the heart. Holt died within minutes. No motive given. Hodge was arrested the next day and jailed.
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Flemingsburg
Alfred Hunt
Nathan Hodge
Holt
Hodge
Texan Convention Hinted for Oct 15 to Declare Independence
A Sept 6 letter from Texas in the Philadelphia Gizelle notes a convention to be held Oct 15 with five members from early jurisdiction to discuss public safety. It hints at drafting a Declaration of Independence. The writer argues Texans, with many Indian tribes, would not be settled by Mexicans and cites American settlers as brave, pledging freedom despite Santa Anna.
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Texas
Philadelphia
Gizelle
Cives
United States
Santa Anna
Texan expectations mount as reinforcements pour in
The piece notes Texan forces receiving promised reinforcements from Red River Mississippi and New Orleans, including Spaniards and others. It asserts the impending blow will likely succeed, risking a reversal of Santa Anna’s consolidated empire and its priesthood and magnates.
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Red River
Mississippi
New Orleans
Santa Anna
Assault on Woman in Madison Philadelphia
A young 15 year old, sitting with her mother in her employer’s apartment on Vine street, Madison, Philadelphia, was attacked by two youths. She was struck on the head with violence causing brain inflammation and delirium but did not die. The incident was described as a atrocious outrage.
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Madison
Vine Street
Philadelphia
Virginia Gold Mines Report a New Wealth Source
A Richmond Whig summary notes Virginia gold mining expansion since 1829 with failures and later successes. Mines like Rappahannock in Stafford, United States in Orange, Booker's in Buckingham, and Walton’s in Louisa are described as highly valuable. New discoveries in Fauquier, Fluvana, Goochland emerge, with Walton’s praised as possibly richest. Estimated returns and foreign investment cautions accompany remarks on widespread mining activity and local profits.
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North Carolina
Virginia
Richmond
Old Dominion
South America
Mexico
Fredericksburg
Grasty
Orange County
Rappahannock
Stafford
United States
Orange
Booker’s
Buckingham
Fauquier
Louisa
Walton's
London
Fluvana
Goochland, &c
Hughes
Walton
Hughes & Busby
Whig
N.Y. Stur
Grand Rail Road Project to the Pacific via Texas
The New Orleans Bee reports plans for a railroad from New Orleans to the Gulf of California across Texas via Natchitoches and Nacogdoches and the Rockies. Extending to Natchez and Richmond could yield 1600 miles New Orleans to New York in four days. Steamers would link to China and the East, challenging Panama and British routes.
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New Orleans Bee
New Orleans
Gulf of California
Pacific
Texas
Natchitoches
Nacogdoches
Rocky Mountains
New Qurlans
Natchez
Richmond
New York
California
China
Persia
East Indies
Panama
Mediterranean
Euphrates River
Red Sea
Persian Gulf
Cannonsburgh Youth Branded Under New Penal Code
A young man in Cannonsburgh Pennsylvania was driven to a mill-pond by neighbors and made to perform involuntary ablutions after attempting to assault his sister. The incident is linked to the region and reflects the new penal code's applications.
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Cannonsburgh
Pittsburg
Sle
Temperance agitation leads to jail for tavern keeper
A poor tavern keeper in Leeper was jailed for selling liquor without a license and facing a $350 penalty. The incident drew a mob on Friday evening as Temperance societies urged action, but magistrates quickly dispersed the disturbance.
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Wilmatth
Temperance Societies
Cholera Ravages Pawnee and Oite Tribes Reported
Accounts from the Ulufis council describe cholera making great ravages among the Pawnee and Oite tribes, detailing severe illness and widespread impact within those communities.
Severe winter forecast after snow near Bedford and Somerset
Snow fell on the 20th with hail and rain reported along the Allegheny front between Bedford and Somerset. Observers predict another harsh winter based on past year patterns.
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Alleghbany Mountains
Bedford
Somerset
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Yanet
Hefner
Dietfert
Covington
Tean
Worcester
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