President Buchanan’s Kansas policy fuels national debate
The document condemns the Lecompton Constitution push in Kansas and critiques President Buchanan’s Kansas policy as a threat to constitutional freedom. It highlights Congress and the Senate debates, public reaction, and calls for scrutiny of executive and congressional actions amid the Kansas crisis. The piece mentions Gov. Beaver and Secretary Stanton and discusses industrial statistics in Rhode Island and Providence.
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Buchanan
Kansas
George Hii
Januis Napoleon
Carnot
Desis
Kanane
Congress
Lecompton
Thas
Mat
Veises
Austria
Evenin
Douglas
Gov Walker
Stanton
Fan
Beaver
Nicaragua and Paulding Support War Against Filibusters
A historical editorial defends Commodore Paulding and U.S. actions against filibusters in Nicaragua, arguing the act was peaceful and humane. It condemns opponents who exploit technicalities to undermine justice and praises benefits to neighbors and freed citizens, labeling such objections as design to stall progress.
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Nicaragon
Commodore Paulding
Walker
Andes
Nicaogee
G7 Exhibition of Deaf Mutes At Hanford Assembly
A display by Deaf Mutes from the Hanford Institution occurred in the Representatives chamber before the General Assembly on Wednesday afternoon under Superintendent Tornee. The Providence Journal notes a detailed report in its Thursday issue.
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Hanford
General Assembly
Representatives Chamber
Tornee
Fartlord
Meng
Bart
State Auditor Report Praised as Satisfactory
The annual Report of the State Auditor presented to the General Assembly is called an important and highly satisfactory document. It notes finances and suggests measures to reduce state expenses. It also states the current revenue should cover ordinary expenses and that the General Treasurer has cleared the balance previously owed, freeing the state from debt.
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General Assembly
Wbave
Cosmerouran Art Association Postpones Distribution
The Cosmerouran Art Association postpones distribution to March 25 with 4th confirming the event. Subscriptions are received by Hon y Spey at No 88 Hope Street or at the office.
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Cosmerouran Art Association
Hon’y Spey
Hope Street
Inquest Held Over Whitford Died in State Prison
Coroner Potter yesterday conducted an inquest into the death of Martin H. Whitford about 25 who died of consumption in the State Prison. The hearing follows his admission for highway robbery linked to Tony Fears who faces the same charge.
New Bedford Letters Reflect Winter Sorrow and Local Life
A New Bedford letter mixes personal reflections on poverty and charity with notes on winter business, lyceum lectures, and upcoming whaling season. It contrasts urban hardship with sunlit scenes and describes church meetings, the role of ministers, and local civic concerns.
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Fatia
New Bedford
Bedford
Lyceum
Beecher
Chapin
Holger
Oceana
Sharks
Pleneaait
Elm Street MB
Aim St
Wotice &E
New Mayor Targets Gambling and Saloon Closures
From Phenix Nebraska correspondent reports a reform-minded mayor cracking down on gambling houses and policy offices. The scene describes a charity ball and attire, a German neighborhood theatre, and a push to quiet disorder amid multiple tragic incidents this week including a murder verdict and suicides.
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Waltbo
Cereg -Mooney
O'Connell
Greenwich Street
Smithvonian House
Rhode Island Senate Grants Attorney General Vote and Local Grants
The Rhode Island Senate adjourned after approving five hundred fifty dollars for street culverts in Providence and printing reports from the State Prison. Jerome B Kimball was elected Attorney General for the remainder of the year, with Christopher Robinson and others elected public notaries and justices of the peace. The House and Senate debated nominations and committee referrals, with adjournment set for Monday and Tuesday due to quorum issues.
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General Assembly
Senate
Pitcher
Greenwich
Rhode Island Society For
United States
Mittee
Anthony, Baysley
Pasbeother
Court Streets
Providence
Shouse
Greene
Providente
Nathan Chace
Weeterly
Worden
Manchester
Portsmouth
Der
Allorve
Charles Hart
Portsnouth
Jerome B Kimball
Anthony
Johnston
Christopher Robinson
Cumberland
Chrystopher Robinson
Kimball
House
House of Representatives
Mr. Beker
Warren
John F. Driscol
Vale of Cedar Cemetery
Mrr. Baker
Bristol
Mr. van Dandt
Mide
Pror
Debated State Banking and Education Petitions in Rhode Island Legislature
The Rhode Island General Assembly discussed banking fee records and visiting practices, considered education petitions on abolition of colored schools, and examined acts on insurance company incorporation and public laws. Senate actions included bills from the House and inquiries into judicial appointments and equity powers.
Rhode Island Senate Debates School and Tax Measures
The Rhode Island Senate weighs resolutions on public schools in Providence and Newport, postpones action, and debates electors and municipal limits. It also considers state planning for industrial statistics and jail improvements, while the House debates banks, savings institutions, and personal liberty protections.
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Mr. Clark
Cumberland
Congress
Kansas
Compton
Rodman
South Kingstown
Artillery Company
Clark
Cumberlafid
Provedénes
Sayd
Peckham
Glocester
Providence
Bayley
Bristol
Newport
Randall
Warren
Speci
Rhode Iland Society For the Encouragement
Damette ‘Badwetry
Rhode Iyland Society
Eal Society
Bavley
Steve
Washington County
Ain
Hoye
Sperber
Bennet
Fam
Boomer
George 4. Clarke
Tooxerman Faces Mail Transport Negligence Charge
Saturday’s examination found lax mail handling leading to a strong case against Tooxerman who remained in default of bail on a $201000 sum. The inquiry revealed reckless carelessness in mail transportation, raising fears of additional robberies.
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Tooxerman
Damper
Baal
Death of FiveYearOld From Poison in Brittainesville
The five year old Thomas Shaw died after drinking a solution of potash and nitrite of silver at a friend’s house in Brittainesville yesterday. The city reports no smallpox case though public alarm existed due to circulating rumors. Three deaths per thousand cases noted by the Providence Journal.
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Taverton
Thomas Shaw
Brittainesville
Lown
Provid-nce Journal
Religious Practice Society to Endorse Moral Science Work
A Lenlless detter notes that Dr Whyland's Elements of Moral Science will appear in the Hedirecsional Series of the Religious Pract Societyite be Yallowed possibly with his work on Mented Science. the anonymous reviewer hints at interest in the author and his contributions.
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Ilearn
Whyland
M. ¥. Eaaminer
Man from Lawrence Sentenced for Stealing Paper
A Lawrence man was brought before the Police Court and sent to the House of Correction for forty days for stealing a newspaper left at a subscriber’s door. The Rev Beverly Waugh, senior bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, is ill at his Baltimore residence and is 70 years old.
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Wearsine
Neworaree
Masa
Joan
Beverly Waugh
Methodist’ Episcopal Church
Baltimore
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Nicaragua and Paulding
Merng
Washington
Syvehanan
Utah
Bernheisel
United State
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B. Wake
Prand
Studhouis Dureg
Thea
Leentyurix
Gente
Sheffield
New
Wie
Howard
van Pai
New Ore
Hele Drake
Hartford
Mir
Benttey
Stage
Committee On Education
Wheaton
North Providence
Barden
Barnom
F Providerte
F Providerte Moved That To Ferther
Northup
Saunders
Scituate
Otelock
Rundett
Aguids Neck Mutual Fire Insurance
Petitor
St. Aibana Lodge
N.G
Finance
Hewes
Zelotes W. Holden
Mechanics Living Bank
Joint Committee On Banks and Banking
Me. Sheffield
Oliver Chace
Fail River
Stete Pamperes
Johnson
Geermitee
Ralugio
Sithh
Willian L. Baker
Briatal County Agricultural Society
Luther
Committee On the Judiciary
Supreme Court
Mr. Clarke
Kesenv Gy
Laat
Charles T. Hazerd
George H. Calvert
Thoreday
Itiz
Huntington
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