Devotional notes on youth and public morality in early America
A sermon-like reflection contrasts the fates of John Cull and Spencer of the Somers, linking parental authority and discipline to national virtue. It recalls recent events, laments youth immorality, and warns of the corrupting influence of independence, while urging obedience to law and parental guidance. The piece weaves moral critique with brief notices on ships, weather, and civil matters.
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Spencer
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Somers
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Butte
Millisry Academy
Cape Horn
Iris God
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Postage Rates Proposed by House Committee
The Will from the Post Office Committee in the House proposes letters under thirty miles five cents and beyond thirty miles ten cents, with double rates for heavier weights and proportional increases for larger parcels. Drop letters in town at five cents if prepaid, or three cents if only prepayment exists. From April, periodicals over 1350 square inches pay one cent per five square inches over the base, per a March 1626 act.
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Poot Office
House’ of Representatives
General Assembly January Session Commences Militia Debate
The Providence Journal reports the January 27 House session where the militia act was discussed as a special order for Tuesday. Resolutions from Georgia on repudiation of state debts drew debate. legislators defended and rejected delaying tactics while stressing the need for a clear militia law and fiscal responsibility.
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Providence Journal
General Assembly
Stephen Martin
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Updike
O Potter
Georgia
Ames
Dodike
Blake Wail
Kingstown
Persen
Fragmented legislative record from January to February session
The report on Constitutional Convention expenses was received and referred to the accounts committee. Bills on bankrupt law, state prison, and militia were debated, amended, or concurred in. The House proposed printing 2600 copies of the Election Law and adjourned, with continued sessions into February, addressing militia enrollments, armory funding, tax schemes, and petition debates. News notes from Mexico and local incidents followed, including church rites and a fatal shooting in Annapolis.
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Collins
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Ames
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