Provisions for Ballot Envelopes and Statewide Amendments
A Rhode Island text outlines how voters shall enclose ballots for propositions in one envelope or deliver them to a warden or moderator who will place them into the ballot box separately. After polls close, town clerks and moderators tally and seal ballots by proposition, return packages to the Secretary of State, and the General Assembly will count them in January. Propositions approved by three fifths become part of the constitution. It also covers voting lists, canvassing, and a separate resolution to print 3000 copies of truancy reports for the legislature.
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Atte General Assembly
General Assembly
the United
Vigilance Committee Probes Coroner Case in San Francisco
The San Francisco Vigilance Committee reports the coroner arrested for desecrating corpses to drain fees from inquests. They claim bodies were kept under wharves to justify multiple burials. An Irish boy, Murphy, died after drinking aboard the sloop Glide at a city wharf, amid a foul liquor incident. The piece condemns police inaction and suggests further fallout.
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San Francisco
Nis
Murphy
Glide
Freetown
Fall River
Advertising prosperity urged by Woonsocket merchant
Mr M B Daniels of Woonsocket argues in the Patriot that advertising boosts trade. He recounts prosperity returning after resuming a liberal ad plan, noting net profits minus ad costs. The Warren Telegraph praised his method and urged wide notice of goods and pricing. A separate note credits Michael Hearne for rescuing a five year old boy from drowning at Capt. Samuel Barton’s wharf, praising prompt rescue.
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Daniels
Woonsocket
Warren Telegraph
Nargon
Aredwin O. Applegate
Anr
Samuel Barton
Xantho
Michael Hearne
Tax on slaves and free people of color proposed in Savannah
A bill is introduced in Savannah councils to levy a $200 tax on all slaves or free persons of color brought to the city for export to Liberia or other foreign states. The Republican voices that the tax is high and presumably intended to be prohibitory in operation.
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Counils
Savannah
Liquor Seizure Near Coventry Attracts Sheriff Custody
Reports indicate about one hundred ounces of liquor seized Monday in Coventry now held by the High Sheriff. A rumor says a second shipment was en route by a separate convoy to receive the same action as the first. A storm on Tuesday afternoon caused hail, rain, and wind damaging windows and trees, with stones measuring up to an inch in diameter.
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cOoventry
Tribune
Evere Hass
Amherst N
Gabinegt
Rocky Point
Tourjoe
Eben
Newport
Tourjee
Weather Storm Damages Crop and Glass With Heavy Rain
A storm caused extensive crop damage and shattered glass in the vicinity. About twelve inches of rain fell during the storm's duration, and hailstones weighed over an ounce.
Availability and the Presidential Contenders in 1848
In August Bristol discusses presidential availability as a prime credential, arguing Mr. Fremont embodies essential qualities and urging voters to favor him over Fillmore. The piece contrasts available candidates with more substantive leaders and urges calm political discourse amid a volatile campaign. It also reports a local altercation involving J G Peck and S Fellows, plus weather notes and a night-time disturbance at a Thames Street grog shop ending with Lahee jailed.
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Brooks
Defi
Mt Biltmore
Fillmore
Friends
Constitutional
Age
Fusar
Tor
Fremont
Fiis
California
Argus
Drownsv. Frederick Arnold Drowns Off Bradford Wharf
On Wednesday afternoon Frederick Arnold seven year old son of Rufus D Arnold fell overboard from the wharf behind C Easterbrooks store at Bradford street and drowned. He was in the water about twenty to twenty five minutes before being recovered. Doctors Baggs Martin and Drury attempted to revive him but failed. The event serves as a warning to keep children away from wharves.
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Frederick Arnold
Rufus D. Arnold
Descartes
Bristol
Brother Richmond
Probate Court Monthly Meeting Notice
The regular monthly meeting of the Court of Probate will be held at the Probate Office at 2 o’clock on Monday afternoon next.
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Court of Probate
Fremont Nomination Ratified at American Ponty Meeting
A meeting of the American Ponty held Monday evening debated the presidential race and ratified the nomination of Joan C. Fremont for President of the United States by two thirds of the votes. Vice President nomination was left undecided. Harmony prevailed and three cheers for Fremont and Freemon were given.
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Ponty
Joan C. Fremont
United States
Freemont
Freemon
Bristoliana Justice Court Adjudges Assault and Liquor Bonds
In Bristoliana, Justice Munro noted Patrick Lahee likely guilty of an assault with a dangerous weapon on Benjamin G. West and set bonds of $300 for trial. Lahee also faced charges of selling bad liquor, pled not guilty, with $100 bond for Monday trials.
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Justice Court
Munro
Patrick Lahee
Benjamin G. West
Supreme Court
Duel remark reversed by Bustingame defense earns praise
The passage notes that censure aimed at Burlingame’s conduct last week is nullified by Bustingame’s own statement. Bustingame admits a mistake in agreeing to a duel yet presents himself in an honorable light and earns broad respect. Brooks is praised for his conduct.
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Burlingame
Bustingame
Brooks
Steamer Osceola Sets Rocky Point Excursion With Band
The Osceola under Captain Phil Ips will sail from this place to Rocky Point on Wednesday or Thursday next with the Providence Brass Band aboard. Posters advertise the event.
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Osceola
Philips
Rocky Point
Providence Brass Band
Steamer Empire State Disaster Leaves Twenty-Two Injured
A boiler chimney on the Steamer Empire State collapsed off Point Judith on a Fall River to Newark voyage. Twenty-two injured, fifteen dead. vessel returned to Fall River for aid as passengers and crew attempted relief with surgeons aboard.
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Empire State
Point Judith
Fall River
Newark
Train Disaster Report Leaves Survivors and Fatalities
The piece notes Michael Daley and John Wise among injured travelers after a Fall River line wreck. It mentions Joseph Reed of East Boston died en route to New York on Kansas business. The report recalls this disaster as the first major incident on the line in recent memory.
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Brayton
Fall River
Colonel Borden
Hooper
Larned
Davis
Dwelly
Empire State
Morgan & Co
Col. Borden
Boston
New York
John Wise
Marblehead
Mass
Thomas J. Nixon
Taunton
Moses Benner
Hatfield
Farrell
Brooklyn
Nathl. Ames
Marshfield
Wm. Hersey
Dosterville
Michael Daley
New Jee
New
Joseph Reed
East Soston
Ur- Reed
Kansas
Brown University
Inquest On Empire State Disaster Opens Onboard Steamship
The inquest began aboard the steamer Empire State with Capt Brayton examined at length. He refuted rumors of boiler unfitness and testified that the boiler examinations showed no danger. Chief Engineer Brockway and Second Engineer Beebe supported his account, deeming the accident a casuality beyond human control.
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Empire State
Brayton
Williamston Brockway
Alfred 8. Beebe
Inquest on Empire State Accident at Fall River
Witnesses including Wm Booth and boiler makers testifying on the Empire State boiler condition said a stronger brace might have prevented the explosion. Inspectors Renwick and Hill cited rivet failure in the chimney lining as the cause. The wounded improve with the cooler weather and the inquest is expected to wrap up tomorrow.
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Empire State
Fall River
Wm. Booth
New York
Lamb and
Haddan
Brockway
Ketchum
Henry B Renwick
Hill
Destructive Fires and Calamities Across Nations
The Boston fire reports Jefferson Block destruction at North Clark and North Street, killing fireman Charles A. Warren and injuring others. Seven bodies recovered from ruins, with total losses near $75,000. Other items note rail disasters in Pennsylvania, lake transports on Lake George, and Welsh mine tragedies, underscoring a spread of deadly events.
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Boston
North Arrest
Jefferson Block
North
Clark Atrests
John Seaver
Cornelius Doherty
Charles A. Warren
Ihis
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Thames
Lahee
Lahen
Wasler
Bristol Phenix
Bristoliana
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Democritus
The
New York Times
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Indiana
Lake Ene
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Qatarid
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Worcester
Iis
Lake George
Boston Courier
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