Insurgent Address and Charter Law Debate in Rhode Island
The article reports on the Rhode Island legislature marching in, the governor delivering an inaugural address, and a discussion of the colonial Charter versus a modern constitution. It highlights Roger Williams and John Clark, the charter’s liberal history, and debates over suffrage and qualification for freemen from colonial times to 1909.
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Baltimore Sun
Insugeral
Duke
Rhoudg Island
Thome
W. Derr
Rhode Island
Union
Charles TL
Roger Williams
John Clark
Thas
General Assembly
Committee discharges consideration of petitions
The report notes a small group seeking attention and respectful regard, yet to avoid further controversy the committee resolves to discharge from further consideration the petitions. The stance emphasizes distrust of the petitioners while asserting a stringent approach to potential contract taint.
Constitution Struggles for Suffrage in Rhode Island 1842
Governor’s address decries political delays while detailing a long history of efforts to expand suffrage beyond landholders. The 1841 and 1842 mass conventions, a people’s constitution, and repeated Assembly votes culminate in calls for equal rights, voter registration safeguards, and a demanding plea for broader political participation.
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Senate
House of Representatees
Assembly
Association of Mechanics
Providence
Newport
General Assembly
State Committee
Providener
United States
Friends of
People’s Convention
Friends of the People’s Constitution
House of Representative
Heck
King
Uni
Phomas W. Dork
Providence, R. 1
Banks and the Bank Party in N Creans Jeffersonian
A dense critique tracing the banking era from twenty years of legislation to the 1837 financial crisis. It weighs per diem costs, amendments, and session time spent enacting laws, arguing banks and political actors profited while governance failed. The piece proposes redirecting funds from banking to general education to reform society.
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Congress
Ford
Treth
Ranke and the Democrats Push for Native Industry Reform
Fragmented political pamphlet argues for protectionist tariffs to shield native manufacturers from foreign competition. It criticizes Whigs, praises Democrats, and urges support for Alexander Mouton while condemning labor from public works and calling for reform of long workdays and increased education for workers. The text cites Martin Van Buren era reductions and appeals to labor rights and political change.
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Martin van Buren
Doniston
Roman
Reavar
Johnston
Alexander Mouton
Abe
Teres
Johoson
Banks and currency: Ohio’s banked wealth questioned
The piece argues banks misrepresent currency soundness and cites Governor Vance’s 1837 report showing low specie, high paper, and deep contraction by 1842. It asserts 1837 circulation far exceeded 1842 after five years, alleging bankers profit from artificial charters while harming farmers and laborers.
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Vance
Ohio
Imne
Union
Cleveland
Canton
Brough
Siste
Cincinnati
Andivor
Obie
Ohie
United States
Caution Against Unofficial Sale of Indian Purgative Medicine
The notice warns buyers to avoid purchasing the Indian purgative from unauthorized sellers. Only regular advertised agents at the specified depot No 140 Race Street Philadelphia may supply it. Listed agents include locations in New Alexandria and other nearby towns with unclear listings.
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North American College Or Health
Jamaica
L. I
Wm. Wright
Black
New York
Rich’d Dennis
Wright
Greenwich St NY
North American College of Health
Chs. M. Tate
Hammerstyrt
Richard Dennis
Doctor Wright
Pitts
Henry A Fuoth
Wawarsing
N York
A. Maria Thompson
Greenwich St . York
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Iain
W Stern
Great Re Am
Grenifeld
Freeholders Convention
Geome
N. Creans Jeffersonian
THE
Banks and the Bank Party
Eth
N. York
N. American College of Health
Agates Widl
Janéreth
Philadelphia
Ladghli
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