Town Meeting Elects Throop and Approves School Plan
The Annual Town Meeting elected Peter Gladding as Town Clerk after four ballots with William Throop briefly withdrawn. Col. William Throop was thanked for his service. George Pearse, John D Wolf and Bayley won state positions. A tax plan was adopted, school districts created, and licenses for strong liquors denied. Adjournment set for April 17.
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J. Russel Bullock
Wim. Throop George H. Reynolds
Peter Gladding
Throop
Glad
Raynalda
N. Bullock
Willian HS
Bayley
Aaron Easerbrooks
Pearse
Bune
Scattering
D'Wolf
Wardwell
Easterbrooks
Rhode Island
Liberty
Congress
Robert
Cranston
Fenner Brown
Charles Jackson
Maury B. Anthony
William Hunter
Joseph M. Blake
George
Monroe
Manchester
Nathaniel Coggeshall
Samuel W. Church
Billings Waldron
Wen. Throop
Gardner Willard
Willings Waldron
Willam C. Vae Doorn
Bennet J. Munro
William Abrwap
J. Russell Bullock
Wim
Hayley
Joseph C. Pearse
David Cole
Samuel Bradford
George B Monroe
Nathaniel Bullock
George B. Muitiro
Charles Ales
George M. Coit
Samuel Winte
Stephen I. Church
Thomas Shepard
James W. Cooke
Justin Coggeshall
John Grey
John C. Rich
Wm. H. Church
State Street
Tope
High Streets
Champlin Bowen
John Adama
Bristol
Warren
Charles Fales
Water Monro
Bennett J. Munro
Wm. J. Miller
Horace Peck
James DW
Perry
Samuel Whie
Walla
H. C. Wardwell
Tod
R. Bullock
Fay
Town meeting praised for orderly tone amid Buena Vista dispatches
Reports describe a peaceful town meeting with civil discussions despite war news from Buena Vista. Letters from Ireland depict famine and emigration pressures while local officials debate school districting and town incorporation, criticizing hurried actions and calls for careful oversight.
Debates Over Equity in North District School Funding
A 1847 correspondence from Pont au Paixce argues that the North District receives inequitable state funds and town taxes for education. The writer warns that current division schemes threaten Central Town schools and teachers, calling for district reallocation and restraint to avoid a broader collapse of local schooling.
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Tve
Shepard
Seth
Frnde
Gushee
Come Milles
Abraham
Funeral of President Soulouque in Port au Prince
A grand procession guarded by soldiers and cavalry accompanied the funeral of President Soulouque in Port au Prince. The church ceremony featured Te Deum, drums, bells, and cannon fire as troops and civilians filled the scene after the oath of office was taken.
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Phenix
Pont Au Paixce
Rich
Huyuens
Soulougie
Hong
Blate
Petim
Riche
Soulougue
Dupuy Ardoin
Senate
Retreat and casualties after Buena Vista battle described by U S Army
Major General U S Army reports Mexican forces in retreat after the Buena Vista engagement. He notes desertions and heavy Mexican losses estimated around 1500 to 2000 killed or wounded with 2000 to 3000 deserters, and mentions Col. Morgan and Capt. Graham among officers wounded. He plans to move headquarters to Monterey to secure communications and defend Saltillo front.
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Buena Vista
Mexico
Mncarnacion
Agua Neuva
Saltillo
Agia Nueva
Santa Anna
Agua Nueva
Wool
Taylor
Washington, D.C
Agua Neava
Kentucky Cavalry
Washington, D. C
San Luis
Encarnacion
Monterey
Mario
Olio
Cerralvo
Graham
Tamir
Z. Taylor
U. S. Army
Waslington
D, C
Landing at Vera Cruz Signals Major Allied Advance
News reaches from Vera Cruz of a 12 100 strong landing by Worth Patterson Twiggs and others after reconnaissance near the Castle. The city and castle are now encircled and expected to surrender within ten to fourteen days as redoubts are taken and the water supply cut. The Portia reports progress and transport convoys moved to support the assault. A new steamer Rough and Ready is being built to run between Warren and Providence.
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Powell
Vera Cruz
Tih
Seow
Patterson
Worth
Pillow
Quitman
Twiggs
Anton Ligardo
Vixen
Spitfire
Ponta de Hurnos
Punta de Hornos
Hoas
Albur Us
2D Infantry
Alburns
Virginia
Fredericksburg
Dixon
Sanke
Rogers
Perote
Punta de la Catita
Wareren
Providence
Wa. Winslow
Warren Star
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