Mastery Under Fire Aboard the Natchez in a North Atlantic Gale
Capt. Lindsey commanded twelve men as the Natchez rode a raging gale in 17 fathoms of water. The crew cut away all masts within half an hour, then set jury masts after dawn, shielding the vessel from ruin. The storm eased by daybreak and the ship was towed in with high regard for Lindsey’s decisive leadership.
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Tricks of Whigs to Defeat Retrenchment in Massachusetts
A February Senate debate over a $2000 saving bill for the adjutant-general’s office ends with Whigs obstructing passage in the House. Democrats push rapid votes while exposing payroll excesses, arguing $2700 for two offices and $800 for a sinecure storekeeper is wasteful compared with other states. The fight includes motions to table, commit, and reconsider, with tense exchanges and procedural volleys through half past two.
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Reprieve of Time by Whigs Over Retrenchment Bill
The article details a lengthy legislative struggle where Whigs repeatedly move adjournments and votes to delay retrenchment. Despite 55 speeches by Whigs and only eight by Democrats, a 131 to 175 vote showed clear support for the measure among present members. Reconsideration motions failed as hours passed, prolonging the session and delaying action.
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Palfrey
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Wales
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Election returns suggest Baker wins in sixth district
The paper reports early returns indicating Baker likely carries the sixth district while Parmenter is deemed certain in the fourth and Hudson victorious in the fifth. Other districts show no clear choice and minor towns yield varied head counts in the second district while noting a past error in scattered votes.
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Latimer case fugitives and Virginia inquiry note
Governor McDowell reports to the Legislature that one branch of the Latimer case, treating him as a fugitive felon, is under prosecution. He intends to resume correspondence with Massachusetts on the matter, hoping for a more satisfactory result than before.
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Canada Patriot Bill Johnson Attacked in Iowa
Bill Johnson described as a Canada patriot and Thousand Isles hero is an Iowa citizen who was attacked and lynched last month in a brutal act. The report frames him as a controversial figure and notes the violence occurred away from home.
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Senate Adjourns as House Debates West Point Memorial
The House considered a memorial urging abolition of West Point and reallocating its funding to military knowledge in the states. Debates touched on land office frauds, patent duties, Union Bank of Mississippi, and reparations for West Florida losses. Debates continued with procedural votes and an adjournment.
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Democratic Supper at Pawtucket Celebrates Massachusetts Victory
A large Pawtucket gathering honors the Massachusetts Democratic win with a public hall meeting and a later supper at Abell's Hotel. Dr. Hooper presided. Lt. Gov. Childs, B. F. Hallett, Rodney French and other leaders spoke. Rhode Island exiles and liberty friends joined in toasts and songs, receiving lively demonstrations and letters from Governors Morton Hubbard Dorr Fairfield and others.
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Fall River
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Rodney French
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Hooper
Lewis Pearce
Friends of Liberty
Rhode Island
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Morton
Hubbard
Dorr
Fairfield
Dinner at the Pemberton House Highlights Press Guests
Col. Murdock of the Pemberton House hosted a grand Monday dinner for friends including press representatives and legislators. The event featured lavish edibles and wines, with speeches and toasts, plus performances by Euterpean Vocalists. Speaker D P King attended, praising the press as J G Palfrey recalled the Pemberton House’s history. The host recently renovated the mansion into a comfortable, quiet, homelike hotel.
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Paris fashions end in dandies beard remains in vogue
New York fashion chatter reports from Paris that gentlemen’s apparel is in flux with individuality rising. Tailors note no single style dominates among notable men while Parisian ladies’ fashion stays strong. Beards persist as a fixed feature, with details left to literary magazines.
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National Intelligencer
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Broadway
Bathing at Ojo Caliente in Santa Fe sketches
Mr Kendall recalls a warm well near Ojo Caliente where our party bathed in a deep basin formed by the fountain head. Mexican girls joined in the scene, splashing and swimming, challenging foreign notions of modesty as local custom allows open bathing.
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Ojo Caliente
Sam Slick
Massachusetts Senate Debates on Public Officer Salaries
The 14 February 1948 Senate session examined bills on public officer salaries including judges and the governor. Debates centered on constitutionality and propriety of reducing Supreme Court and Common Pleas salaries amid a sound currency era.
Insolvent Law Debate Shapes Massachusetts House Action
The House debates a bill to establish involuntary insolvency replacing the 1838 solvent system. Supporters claim it strengthens creditor remedies while opponents warn it erases the 1833 reform and favors bankrupts. Adjournment follows.
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