Town Meeting elects officials and approves town budget
The April Town Meeting appointed J. R. Bullock treasurer for the year, re elected Peter Gladding as Town Clerk and George Pearse as Bennier, and chose John De Wolf W. H. S. Bayley as General Assembly representatives. Voters approved a 6000 tax appropriation for town needs and authorized schoolhouse projects in the north and south parts of the town with plans for central and primary school buildings. Budget allocations covered roads, asylum, school debt, and flagging streets with adjournment set for May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R Bullock
Wee
Metersior
Peter Gladding
George Pearse
Bennier
John de Wolf
W. H
Bayley
General Assembly
Elisha Harris
Adaah Sacket
Nathaniel Coggeshall
Samuel Sparkes
Billings Takiron
Wm. Throop
Wm. Fates
Youn Tressurer
Geo. B. Munro
Commissioners of Asylum
Stephen T. Church
White
Geo
M- Coll
John Peckham
Sacrel Sparks
Amenors
Tares
George B. Monro
William Paull
Jobn Peckham
Justices of the Peace
Wm. C. Vandoorn
Bennett
Munro
J. Russell Bullock
W. H. &. Bayley
Joseph C. Pearse
David Cole
M. T. Bennett
Thomas Shepard
James W. Cooke
Crawford Easterbrooks
Jonathan D. Waldren
James M. Good
B. Spooner
N. Bullock
H.C. Wardwell
N. Bardin
Julio Peckham
Fur
Schoul
Byro Diman
Samuel Sparks
Ephraim Gifford
Gu. B. Munro
Rowse T. Puler
Wo. Pearse
Hezekiah C. Wardwell
Oliver Mason
Elijah Grey
John C. Rich
Fist Road
Joseph L. Gardner
Wm. B. Spooner
John Nortis
Soarah B.walbot
Nathaniel Bullock
George 8. Munro
John Norris
High
Byfield
Constitution Streets
Franklin Street
Hightreet
Town Bridge
Harris Prevails in State Governor Race With Large Majority
Early returns show Harris leading Sackett 4978 to 3082 with Harris overall majority. Liberty ticket and scattered votes tally 404 while Whig majorities fill both legislative branches. Full returns promised in the next edition.
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Harris
Sackett
Liberty
Patent Door Plates Proclaimed Durable and Cheap
Mesers. Nowwnan & Co. arrive in Iowa offering Morris Patent Door Plates promised weatherproof and durable. A specimen is on view at 9 Bradford Street. A New York park meeting of diverse nationalities expressed support for the French Republic with over a hundred attendees from many languages.
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Mesers
Nowwnan & Co
Iowa
Bradford Street
New York
Town Meeting approves tax plan funds schools and new schoolhouse
The town meeting passed measures with harmony and set a $6000 tax estimate for the coming year. About $1400 is allocated to public schools and $800 to erect a new schoolhouse in the southern part, with another on the East Road. The rest funds town needs amid growth.
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Porih
Achual
Whale sighting near Smith's Point on Hiesteanbuat Herald's voyage
Hiesteanbuat Herald reports a whale trailing the steamer from the port to Smith's Point, estimated 40 to 50 feet in length. A second item notes Briggs robbed on Prince Street, knocked down, losing about five dollars after a robber escaped. The incident suggests Briggs, from Woonaucket, was injured.
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Hiesteanbuat Herald
Norfolk
Smith's Point
Boto Rossxry
Briggs
Prince Street
Brigge
Woonaucket
Providence
J i
Prolonged Religious Debate Over Idolatry and Predestination
A fragment from a 19th century discussion contrasts Catholic idolatry claims with Protestant views. It probes historical church authority, bishops, and predestination, using satire to challenge both sides. The piece questions public indifference, frames the Bishop’s role as a test of faith, and reflects on Calvinist and Antinomian tensions through dialog-like exchanges.
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Ma. Barner
Albertus Magona
de. Faustus
Agnes
Saint Bridget
Hell
Church
Socious
Fragmented Debate on Idolatry and Omnipresence
A divergent dialogue contrasts Catholic and Protestant logic on worship and whether prayer to saints is idolatry. The discussion probes omnipresence, inference, and the Virgin Mary’s intercession with examples across Ireland Mexico and Washington. Fires disrupt Woonsocket, with damages and insurance notes.
Steam extinguishing patent may end steamboat fires
Mr Broadmeadow patents applying steam to extinguish fires aboard steamboats and buildings. He claims any fire can be put out by forcing steam into the burning room. Public experiments reported with scientific observers, one held and another planned at William burgh.
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Broadmeadow
William Burgh
New York Journal of Commerce
Court of Inquiry in Mexico Adjourns Partial
Reports from Acusta Mexico April 3 describe the U S Court of Inquiry sessions at the palace beginning on the 10th. Gen Scott spoke of his imprisonment and accused officers Pillow Culham and Worth while Gen Duncan was examined. The court suspended proceedings after Worth withdrew his charges and later considered Duncan and Pillow with further testimony and documents. The narrative notes changes in command and arrivals in New Orleans as part of the broader military context.
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Acusta
Overland
New Oy
Jeans
Sauk
Tom
Trost
Ageimme
Scott
United States
Court of Inquiry
Jen
Twiege
New Orivane
Henry Wilson
Gem
Twiggy
Lymp
Verace
Keeks
Han
Gen
Scou
Audia
Pillow
Culham
Worth
Gen. Scott
Geo. Duncan
Hualee
Howe
Scott Amde
Bia High Command
Fond
Wand
Ageverrs
Vic
Sid
Heint
Siay
Soult
Alfiens
Dancan
Coun
Thie Cave
Set
Duncan
Hyeell
Scout
Vial
Venere Ly
Sentt
Willy Reptilione
Lim
Seo
Hat Off Thefter Prosecution In Salem Meeting
J H W Whe of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Salem Ohio prosecuted Joseph Sting of Gughen for appearing at a meeting with his hat on. Sting paid five dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H W. Whe
Methodist Epicoupel Church
Salem
Ohio
Joseph Sting
Gughen
Dulluce
Robbery and assault involve Boston men in Connecticut act
On Saturday evening Joseph Childs was robbed of about forty to fifty dollars and left wounded near his home. Two men, William and Michael Riley, were arrested in connection with the crime after they tried to move Childs and a trunk toward Cochituate. Dr. Toit assessed Childs as seriously injured. The incident follows a prior arrest related to a Boston trip, and statewide election results show the Whigs' state officers gaining a majority in both houses.
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Jusaih
Nee
Ian
William
Michael Riley
Boston
Samihiy
Evewig
Evewig Saxenwille
Chills
Cochituwin
Mir
Childs
Dr. Toit
Cochitunte
Anglo-CanonTM patrons face malicious robbery at office
A card from the Anglo-CanonTM proprietors reports a weekend break in where mail, money, and subscriber records were stolen. They accuse no professional thief, urge subscribers to confirm their remaining limits, and warn they will withhold the next issue until subscriptions are verified.
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Rombery
Tle
United States
Armenia
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Emer Coe
Providence Transcript
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