Rhode Island Statute on Debtor Oaths and Building Laws
The document records acts from January 1846 by the Rhode Island General Assembly. It covers amendments to building restrictions and penalties for improper construction, plus an act on oil inspection defining pure spermaceti oil and penalties for adulteration and mislabeling with double refunds or legal costs.
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Rhode Island
Board of Petal Ib Asa
Generg
Bowen
Genrgt
Gas Barthan
Henry Bowen
Sevy
Two German Immigrants Reunite After Years apart
A Marlborough area worker brought a German emigre to his home. At dusk a long separated German laborer was summoned, and the two men, strangers for years, embraced warmly by the fire. The scene, witnessed by the family, ended with the Dutch language spoken that night.
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Marlborough
Gome
New York
Germany
Parsons
Executed Murderess Confesses Before Execution
In Fulton County Democrat reporting, a woman condemned for murder was executed after confessing on Thursday and adding a second confession on Friday morning. The events occurred around January with officials including Judge Thussauon, John W. Cady, Sheriff Ottersop, and Rev. David present. The account notes prior denials of poisoning first husband and arsenic as the cause, alongside witness statements and the governor’s communications.
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Fulton County Democrat
Thussauon
John W. Cady
James Ottersop
David
Phos
Public Schools Examined and Diplomatic Notes From Washington
An 1846 Bristol report notes thorough instruction at town Public Schools and high praise for teachers and pupils. It also covers a New York Tribune summary of Oregon negotiations, Tyrrell’s removal from New Orleans to New York detention, and a Journal of Agriculture with engravings on Flanders cows, Milch cows, potato disease, horse breeds, and cattle fattening.
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Select School
Flanders
Changes at Tue Yourh's Henavn in South Boston Schools
The publication once issued at City Point School is renamed to Tus Scnoot Herano and now edited by the school’s teachers. It is issued on the first of each month at one dollar per year and urged for distribution among teachers and students.
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City Point School
South
Boston
Tus Scnoot Herano
Reverend Braman Unable to Deliver Lecture After Influenza Attack
In consequence of a sudden and severe influenza attack, Rev Mr Braman was unable to deliver his lecture on Tuesday evening last.
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Braman
Baltimore
Ni H. White
Cumberland
Doe Gully Tunnel
Capt. White
Mr. Chadwick
Providence
Ile
Resignation Tribute From Miss Eliza J. Rogers
Poem of a peaceful end to earthly cares by Miss Eliza J. Rogers dated Bristol February 1846. The piece urges resignation, heavenly comfort, and a pursuit of holy purpose as sorrow, gloom, and earthly ties fade away. It frames faith in spiritual beings and visions of heaven as solace.
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Earth
Bristol
Bladensburg Duel Follows North Carolina Men
Wasinarom on Monday February 2 9 P M ended in tragedy as Thomas F Jones and Doctor Daniel J of Elizabeth City North Carolina dueled at Bladensburg. Jones was struck and killed. the other man wounded and alive. The confrontation stemmed from conflicts involving Mrs Jones and Johnson.
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Thomas F. Jones
Daniel J Say
Elizabeth City
North Carolina
Bladensburg
Jones
Slidell Mission and Mexican Escort Rumors Abroad
Reports from Mexico detail Slidell moving toward Vera Cruz after entering the capital with a council of officers at his helm. Dispatches suggest he sought passports, faced refusal of recognition, and planned to be escorted to the coast by U.S. officers if needed, with various ships noted offshore and conflicting rumors about government stance.
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United States
Perio
Vera Cruz
Vera Croz
Pensacola
Slidell
Reublic
Salapa
Puebla
Battle news from the Parana and Rosas forts
Reports from Rio de Janeiro dated December 17 1845 describe a major Anglo French victory over Argentine forces at the mouth of the Parana River. Casualties and missing numbers run high with heavy losses on both sides, including many Black troops among the enemy dead. A separate note from Pensacola mentions gale damage to the Navy Yard wharf and ships, while a monument bill advances in Washington to honor General Joseph Warren with a five thousand dollar appropriation.
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Brazil
River Plate
Argyle
Baltimore
Rio de Janeiro
Baltimore American
Pinto
Rosas
Parana
Dolphin
Fulton
Buenos Aireans
T’o
Ronas
Perpess
Beth
Wannex
House of Separate
Washington
Essex
Joseph Warren
Congress
Boston Daily Adv
Fragmentary Senate and House notes on Oregon and defense debates
Fractions of a merged legislative record recounting the Ninth Congress discussions on Oregon negotiations and notice to Great Britain. It covers speeches by Messrs Miller Case and Ingersoll, arguments on military readiness, and motions in Senate and House with adjournments. Also notes a Boston whale ship Minerva incident and crew rescue.
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Senate
Executive Ion
Hove
Reraeventatives
C.J. Ingersoll
Norice
Great Barram
Ats P.M
House
Owen
Indiana
Thauman
Ohio
Allen
Congress
Thompson
Oregon
John Bull
England
Mr. T
Hovss
C. J. Ingersoll
Holmes
Baker
Ilinoie
House of Keenesextatives
Giddings
Bedinger
Georgia
Union
New York
National Intelligencer
Mr. G
Florida
Texas
Jarnigan
Tennessee
Sevier
Evans
Dargin
Alabama
Vancouver
Great Brita
Tibbatts
Kentucky
Accon
Brown
Pettit
Miss
Leake
New Bedford Mercury
Farnsworth
Minerva
Marvell
Mercury
Onin Baxter
St. Mene
Smyth
Boston
St. Johns
Rome Rumor Claims 365 Active Churches With Constant Masses
A claim from Rome states there are as many churches as days in the year with services so arranged that at every hour around the clock a bell tolls and mass is celebrated in one or more churches. The tale highlights Rome’s liturgical rhythm and crowded church activity.
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Rome
Vessel Captures and Slave Trade Allegations Unfold in Atlantic Skirmish
Reports describe a caper off the coast with a ship named Warpéatown and a Jamestown crew member accused of aiding slavers. The Sierra Leone Watchman lists vessels seized for the slave trade, including brig Regrentrade and brigantine Teabelle, with hundreds of enslaved people and deaths aboard.
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York
Cape
Pyrite
Inet
I. M
Kets
Cutlaases
Jamestown
New York
Pele
Cabenda
Africa
United States
Sierra Leone Watchman
Seera
Sah
M.S. Alert
Loango
Regentrade
Novi
Lagos
Apul
Cape Mount
Navau to United States Frigate Cumberland Incident
Reports from the harbor describe Navau sailing underweigh toward Pensacola and then returning to Rosda as a northeasterly wind pushed a return. Midshipman Henry Ashton of Philadelphia dies on Saturday night after a brain illness. his body was taken from the pilot boat Frolic to the Navy Yard. The Hibernia sails from East Boston with passengers for Liverpool and Halifax, carrying a large mail and cargo. The Miller delusion in Belchertown causes religious disruption and a man dies in Palmer after raving madness. others, including a son of Noah Nelson, exhibit mania. The Sentinel urges authorities to restrain such disturbances to preserve public order.
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Navau
U. S
Cumberland
Pensacox
Dulaney
Rosda
Henry Ashton
Philadelphia
Boston
Settiner
Belchertown
Ebenezer Walker
Bondville
Inez
Villa i
The
Sentinel
Palmer Village
Vases
Limes
Miller
Social event at Carusi's with 1600 guests in Wasumorox
Correspondent reports a Friday evening gathering hosted by Mr. Buchanan at Carusi's. About 1600 attendees were invited by card, including cabinet members, governors, and lawmakers. Wines priced at 800 to 1000 dollars, abundant displays, and compliments to General Jackson marked the lengthy, formal affair.
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Wasumorox
N. A Tribune
Buchanan
Carusi's
Jose Eres
Pakenham
Senate
House of Representatives
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Laws OF
Henry
Rand
New York Tribune
Polk
Tyner
Andrews
New Orleans
Wabash
Tyrrell
New Haven
Boron
Tha Phenix
Eliza J. Rogers
Mexico
Norfolk
Navy Yard
Falmouth
John Adams
Cant
Saunders
Dr Palmer
St. Mary's
Bagby
Webster
Speight
Mississippi
Lapyth
Westcott
Montreal
Turkey
Royal Mail
Hibernia
Ryrie
Liverpool
Halifax
Boston Post
Jacnson
Ore
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