The Speaker Contest and Slavery Debate on Capitol Hill
The piece reflects on the recent Speaker election stalemate ending with a vote that signals a stand against slave power. It applauds House firmness, calls for courteous dispute resolution, and notes Massachusetts leadership and New England restraint amid the civil conflict. It also reports a maritime wreck of the New England Coal Mining Co. vessel Helen Maria near Abaco, detailing salvage efforts, crew safe passages, and insurance.
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Annexation petition bonds spark debate in Bristol Warren
The Warren Telegraph notes legislators pressed for a bond of 2000 dollars to cover opposing parties' costs for Bristol’s petition to join Warren. Bristol has already spent about 2000 dollars opposing the change, six petitions have been before the General Assembly with six rejections. The paper urges limits on petitions and loans while highlighting a new weekly evening school for youth taught by Burgess and Holmes. It also mentions unusually icy Ohio River conditions.
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Weineasay Lint
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General Assembly
Weather and Maritime Movements in Bristol During Unsettled Week
Provid with the schooner Emeline in tow. the steamer Liberty arrived from New port, then proceeded to Bristol Berry. Unstable days Sunday through Monday featured strong piercing winds, with cold midweek. A Thursday snow storm shifted to heavy rain erasing much snow, followed by a mild, pleasant yesterday.
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Desperate Call to Repair City Sidewalks
Citizens complain sidewalks are in worse condition than ever with Hope street near Exq Rogers carriage-house highlighted as the worst spot. A lady slipped there Thursday afternoon getting soaked and possibly injured, urging authorities to ensure passable sidewalks.
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Hope Street
Delegates Elected for National Convention in Providence
At the State Convention held in Providence on Tuesday last delegates were chosen for the National Convention in Philadelphia. The elected delegates include Edwin J. Nightingale of Providence Oliver Chace of Tiverton Isaac Saunders of Scituate and Caleb M. Alford of East Greenwich.
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Tiverton
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Scituate
Caleb M. Alford
East Greenwich
Reverend Bigelow Installed At Central Baptist Church
The Rev J F Bigelow formerly pastor of the Baptist Church in town was installed as pastor of Central Baptist Church in Middleborough Massachusetts on the 24th ult New York Feb 4 The brig Wm H Safford at anchor near Fulton Ferry parted its cable and drifted toward the Navy Yard all aboard perished except two mariners rescued by a boat from the North Carolina the captain and family among the dead Parsons case in Virginia legislature relief bill sought for bail bonds only Remembrance of weather noted with old records from 1836 and 1952 involving severe cold and harbor ice
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North Carolina
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Virginia
James Parsons
Blair County
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Peleg W. Gardiner
Bristol
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Brooklyn
Journal
Wheaton Wife Found Dead After Ill Health
Wheaton, wife of James Wheaton, late Alderman of the Third Ward, was found dead in bed yesterday morning after a period of ill health. The cause is heart disease. A Dover correspondent reports a poisoning scare in Me Hill’s home on Franklin Square where bread with cream of tartar sickened eight in the family of Mr Hill. three were critically ill while others recovered, amid suspected family tensions.
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Banks elected Speaker after tense House ballot
The House endured a heated contest over the Speakership as multiple ballots followed a plurality rule. Banks secured the post amid applause while factions debated caucus pledges and party loyalties, and a boy in the galleries prompted additional commotion.
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Impartial pledge echoes in House as Banks is sworn
The speech emphasizes fidelity to government principles and impartiality in duty as John W. Forney is praised for his role in presiding over the speaker contest. Mr Giddings administers the oath to Mr Banks, and the chamber adjourns amid Republican jubilation and congratulatory cheers.
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John W. Forney
Assembly Deliberations on Bristol Division and Insolvent Law
Rhode Island lawmakers debated Bristol town division petitions and changes to an insolvent law while considering amendments to probate and savings institutions acts. The House discussed a Juniper Hill Cemetery charter and a resolution on reporting insolvency rules, with adjournment set for Thursday morning.
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Taonepay
Legislature Proceedings Describe Fisheries and Public Law Revisions
The House discussed acts on fisheries and a bill amending related statutes. A Senate resolution directed maps from Public Schools, and a railroad act amendment was reported. Clerk Sullivan Ballou’s report on officer pay prompted a new staffing resolution for this session. The day closed with debate on a solvent law attachment and the Bristol member opposing the resolution.
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Icebound New York Harbor Hampered Ferry Service
In New York harbor the ice blocks approaches to the harbor and East River. Ferry boats struggle with difficult trips and a vessel sinks. Atlantic Docks freeze delaying unloading of Southern cargoes. Streets become nearly impassable and grain shippers pay high prices to move grain from railroad depots across the East River.
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New York Bound Steamship State 06 Maine Contemplated
The Providence Post reports a Bay State Steam Boat Company plan to send the steamer State 06 Maine from Fall River to New York as soon as Mount Hope Bay and the river clear of ice. The Sound is ice bound in places up to twenty inches, making passage impossible for other vessels until thaw.
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Tragic Shipwreck Report Near James City County
The Ortonmouth Transcript notes a wreck on the Wah of the 12th near Quancock creek. A woman and six children were found frozen to death. no other bodies found. It is believed the crew and others aboard were washed overboard and drowned. The victims are thought to be the family of James B. Omen of James City County, Virginia.
Steamship Belgique Missing Off Plymouth Likely Accident
The steamship Belgique, pioneer of the New York to Antwerp line, has not sent tidings for twenty days since leaving Plymouth. The Herald reports fear an accident or need for return to port for repairs, with Bermuda or another port as possible destinations.
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Weather Notes On Peach Buds In Cold Spring
The Pittsburg Gazette reports optimistic view from growers about peach buds amid cold weather. They see no injury to sap or buds and expect a good crop if Spring heat does not kill buds. dry cold is not harming trees or buds, though rapid Spring changes may affect sap flow.
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Chicago Trade Slumps As Prices Fall Across Commodities
The Chicago Democrat reports dull business and a general price decline. Packers who contracted for hogs face losses as prices drop from six and a half to five dollars. Wheat declines and corn remains largely unsold with small lots stored on holders' accounts.
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Chicago
Chicago Democrat
Icebound Delays and Steamers Across Acushnet River
A New Bedford report notes ice obstructing the Acushnet River bridge and delaying passenger travel. The steamer Metacomet is to depart for Holmes Hole with mail, while sleighing and a large party of ladies mark a notable winter scene in the harbor area dated August 2.
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Supreme Court Ruling Alters Prisoner Clemency Power
The court holds the President may not commute a prisoner sentence but can grant clemency. William Welle sought release after a death sentence under President Fillmore's administration, arguing for executive mercy.
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