Rhode Island General Assembly authorizes property assessment committee
An act provides for a state wide property valuation by a committee led by Edward W. Lawton and others. The measure details farm land discounting, duties of assessors, and powers to obtain schedules of rateable property and income. Provisions cover banks insurers and school funding via state revenues.
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General Assembly
Edward W. Lawton
John Choreh
Ponte Benya
Jeni Weecot
William Sheldon
Thomas Whipple
John Lalden
Ehaha Watson
Sveaph Pe Barber
Alfred Barua
George B. Mantas
Ehall Govers
Abel
Jay Lie
Citerne
Providence
Henry Bowen
Seary
State Tax Act Imposes Three Cent Levy on Property
An act to raise revenue for the state levies a tax of three cents per hundred dollars on real and personal property of inhabitants and others with valuable property. It outlines collection by town treasurers, penalties for delinquency, deductions for prompt payment, and duties of assessors and auditors to apportion and report the tax to the General Treasurer.
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Panwally
Matual Iowurance
Bern
Fubiue Schoula
General Assembly
Paul
General Treasury
Anid ‘l
Court of Common Pleas
Tiedsucyohovch
Arid
Providence and Bristol Rail Road Appeal Delivers Investment Call
The Bristol Phenix urges citizens to back a proposed rail link between Bristol and Providence. It argues the line would boost local business, raise real estate values, and attract New York and Boston traffic, urging prompt subscriptions. It also notes a health insurance pamphlet from ALP Van Guild of Newport.
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Bristol
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Briatal
Thia
N. York
New York
Boston
Wwn
Alp van Guild
Eoq
Newport
Dited States Health Insurance Company
Legislative compromise bill to raise state revenue
The legislature debated a tax plan to fund state expenses. Some members favored higher property taxes while others urged direct rateable taxes or using deposits funds. Unable to agree on a single bill, a compromise act was drafted and passed both houses.
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Lake Dank
Advices From the Gold Region Create Confusion
The latest reports from the gold region describe slow mining and increasing ore yields, amid a society troubled by murders and robberies. Lynch law is said to have been used, with calls for swift government action by Congress to curb unrest and prevent Judge Lynch’s overload.
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Congress
Entertainer to Visit Town Amid Strong Prohibition Debate
A famed performer plans to visit next week to amuse locals with satire while readers discuss a 224 page critique of alcohol as a beverage. The piece praises the device of humor to warn against drinking and notes wide press acclaim.
Legal Notices and Miscellany from South California Trials
The report details legal actions and counsel additions for a Methodist Episcopal Church dispute with the Church South, naming Daniel Lord and others. It notes California consignments via foreign ports, a Virginia Fairfax Tract purchase for a mill and furnace, and a Springfield Republican item on George S. Duell leaving for California with town funds. It also covers Massachusetts court rulings in Miller's case and a Massachusetts prison sentence for a Fortery case.
Ladies Baptist Church to Hold Article Sale and Supper
The Ladies of the Baptist Church announce a sale of articles and a four course supper at the Aréey on Thursday evening next the 22nd. Proceeds will fund repairs to the Charge. Welbe speaks for their quick sale and table.
Californios and Civil Government Debate in New Territory
A California excerpt reports rumors of a mutinied merchant ship near Valparaiso, and discusses the Civil Organization of the California Territory. It argues for decisive steps to establish a temporary civil government with a governor and laws, urging bold action as self defense and a pathway to eventual integration with Congress approved systems.
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Bot Dragoons
U.S
Jones
Masan
Congress
Gold Regions Advices Reported from San Francisco
Reports from Say Praneinen describe abundant gold in the old region with $3,000,000 value found, and 54 days later details note quicksilver mines, high profits, and large shipments to New York. Provisions, sickness, and mining activity at San Francisco are discussed along with civic appointments and deaths in New London and Boston.
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Say Praneinen
Walth
Hengil
Mr. Forbes
EL. P. Miewardean
Boston
Placer
U.S
Lexingwin
Sie
San Francisco
Chita
Oregon
Capt. Phelps
Bark Museum
Lindaay
Mellume
Atlantic
Atherton
Tading
Lexington
California
Clara
New London
New
Henry H. Sargent
Conn
New Hampshire
Messrs. Kilborn, Lawson & Co
Oregon City
Jimeph Burton
Sandwich Islands
Desperate Diggings Life From the San Francisco Mines
A San Francisco dispatch from December 7, 1848 describes harsh mining camp conditions. The writer notes extreme prices for provisions and gear, desertions amid peace reports, severe illness from climate changes, and scarce supplies as miners endure grueling labor and poverty.
Gold Fever and Cold Weather Suppress Pacific Gold Rush
Washington reports from Commodore Jones that cold weather in California hinders gold mining and that desertions rise while land foraging increases. A six-person party reportedly found thirty thousand dollars in pure gold in two days, as robberies and murders surge amid panicked migrants and stranded ships.
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Wasuivoton
Union of Dav
Commodore Jones
Pacific
Secretary of the Navy
California
Comio Dure Judes
Persie
Propery
Suldiene
United States
Javen
Coliforoge
Gulu
Arrival of the Niagara and English Reform Signals
The Royal Mail Steamer Niagara reached Boston at 11 AM after telegraphing from Europe. Reports from England note improved security and financial reform aims. Cotton prices show changes, and discussions in The Times of London address army and navy reductions and government expenditure.
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Europe
Niagara
Royal Mail
Stone
Boston
Willy Liverpool
Overland Mail
London
Lancaire
England
Ireland and Europe Stir Over Trials and Politics
Reports detail Irish trials and appeals including Wen. Smith Oren and Mee O'Brien with hoped permissions from the Lord Lieutenant. French Assembly dissolving debates, Austrian intervention debate, and Pope relations frame European unrest. European gold fever spreads with exports to Germany and Denmark. A Gransely colliery explosion kills eighty, with 76 bodies recovered and 21 rescued.
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Ireland
Wen
Smith Oren
House of Lands
Lord Liewinnant
Mee O'Brien
Mr. Meagher
Subi
Italy
Austria
Europe
California
Germany
Denmark
United Sigi
Datanran Cortiery
Landeo Globe
Velasco and Col Tayloe Clear for California Trade
The bark Velasco under Captain Gilea Spe rer sails from the port on Saturday bound for Manaihew and market in California, with the Natt ganeett Trading and Mining Company. Most investors and crew hail from Rhode Island Pawtucket R. I. and nearby towns. A brig Col. Tayloe also clears for California with cargo and crew ready for voyage.
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Velasco
Gilea Sperer
Thin Port
Manaihew
California
Nattganeett Trading and Mining Company
Tivhly-Si
Rhode Island
Pawhucket
R. J
Bud
Col. Tayloe
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