Congress near end of session debates Cuba and slavery issues
The article critiques Congress for not passing President Polk's measures aside from Oregon's statehood. It warns against Cuban acquisition and revived slave trade talk, arguing slavery must die and warning of political maneuvering. It also notes the President may call an extra session. Additional items include Butler Hospital admissions in 1898 and a mail theft arrest at Albany, with Bartholomew caught stealing mail packages from a post office route.
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Congress
Nnlem
Oregon
Prishtent
Cuba
South
Sogma
Washington
Republican State Convention Nomination Details in Providence
The American Republican State Convention met in the State House Providence and elected temporary officers, nominated Buena Dyck for Governor, and chose a committee to seek Gov Dyer acceptance. Isaac Saunders won the lieutenant governor nomination, Bartlett Secretary of State Kimball Attorney General and Parker General Treasurer.
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State House
Providence
Imac Saunders
Egboa
Thomge
Doyle
Samus A. Pearce, Jr
Augustus H. Field
Ryovidenca
Dyer
Solicif
D. Clark
Mosera
Geo. B. Knowles
Nathanial Church
Dexter Clark
E. G. Barrows
Henry Butler
John H. Kenyon
Daniel F. Larkin
W. Foster
H. W. Diman
P. 3
Day
Waorg
A. Mfauran
Waengas
Messrs. D. Clark
Barrows
Manchester
Bradley
Borden
Saunders
Portsmouth
John R. Bartlett
Providones
Bayley
Bristol
Jerome B Kimball
Blodget
Samuel A. Parker
Newport
Mosars
Knowles
Harms
Warwick
Reynolds
North Kingstown
Warren
Messia
Edward G. Burrows
Edward J Nightingale
John Kerdrick
Lewis Fairbrother
Sullivan Ballou
Gov. Manchester
Willian J. Swinburne
George B. Knowles
Sumon H. Groene
Anos Fiske
Daniel H. Larkin
James Mildred
W. H .S. Layley
Henry Staples
Samuel ©. Parker
Thomas G. Turn
Johno R. Bartlett
Jerome B. Kimball
Robert R. Carr
Horace Hf. Babcuck
Westerly
Pyer
Congress
Tea Party Dinner Draws Visitors to Town Event
A local gathering hosted by the Ladissongregational Charsh ocie ete featured dinner and a display of tea service and fancy articles. Proceeds from a sale will support church activities while townspeople enjoy a communal meal and social time.
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Annie Ee Iain
Eastern District GOP Convention Nominates Robinson After Ballots
Delegates met in Newport Hall of House on February 17 to nominate a candidate for the Eastern district in the next Congress. After 18 ballots S. N. Mason and W. Sheffield withdrew, and Christopher Robinson of Cumberland won with 28 votes. Western District delegates unanimously renominated Willam D. Brayton for reelection.
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Thomas Davis
North Providence
Nathanial B. Durfee
Tiverton
Steven N. Mason
Smithfield
William P. Sheffield
Newport
Benjamin T. Barnes
Providence
Byron Diman
Bristol
William M. Chace
Thomas Davia
Congress
Pillow
D. Brayton
Awl
G. Hazard
B. Thurston
Mr. Brayton
Geo. B. Knowles, Esq
Wm. H. Bowen
Edwin J. Nighthighs
Procidence
W. H
Albert Sanford
van Zandt
S. N. Mason
Sheffield
Robinson
Durfee
Willam D. Brayton
Two Murderers Face Execution as Sheriff Reads Warrant
On Saturday the Sheriff announced the execution warrant for Marion Cropps, a conspirator in the Rigdon murder. Corrie visited Cropps in jail and urged him to meet his fate with resignation, seeking pardon and forgiveness and noting no earthly chance of reprieve.
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Baltivore
Marion Cropps
Rigdon
Corrie
Cropps Durin
Rhode Island General Assembly February Proceedings Snapshot
The RI General Assembly reports on February sessions with bills and resolutions. Debates cover amendments to Revised Statutes chapters on warrants and proof, care of the insane, guardian and ward relations, and relief for debtors. Committees advance acts and inquiries, with adjournments noted in theHouse and Senate.
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Sheffield
Committee On the Judiciary
Guardian
Lawhouse actions on jail plans and Supreme Court resolution
The text records House actions on jail alterations for Bristol and Washington counties read and passed in concurrence. On motion of Mr. Smith Cumberland the House moved to consider the Supreme Court resolution under discussion at adjournment, and the House adjourned pending further debate.
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Saunders
Committee On Finance
Senate
Secretary of State
Fiske
Coventry
Equity
Robert J. Ives
Dixon
Westerly
Newell
Southfield
Sumath
Cumberland
House
Fairbrother
North Providence
Pawtucket River
Eames
Committee On Judiciary
Randall
Committee On Education
United States Fund For the Benefit of
Updike
South Kingstown
Afr
Providence
Ales Bource
House of Representatives
Spaulding
Smithfield
Thomas R. Hazard
Portsmouth
Ves
Supreme Court
Ballou
Scituate
Trouse
Sevatrz
United States Deposit Fund
Messrs. Peck
East Greenwich
Bayley
Bristol
Hopkins
West Greenwhich
Allen
Barrington
Larkin
Anthony
Haskell
Greene
Warwick
Knowles
Newport
Richmond
Committee On the Judiciary
Washington County
Bristol County
Smith
Arrival of the America from Europe at 1 2 o clock
Reports describe the arrival of the ship America from Europe after gales on the Atlantic. The Times notes tea market excitement in China linked to short supplies and higher prices. Paris wartime prepars are urged with cavalry orders and surgeons ready.
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Eric ‘Apt
Aliller
Liverpool
Paik Vite
America
Epee
London
Barbadoes
Colonial Bank
New York
Culonial Bank
Times
China
Toa
Cupside
Ratle
Fort Ripon
Lord Goderich
Paris
Daily News
Toulon
Marseilles
Independence Belge
Rore
Vienna
Lurin
Auswat
Lord Palmerston
Lhokranch
Moral
Europe
England
Perwyny
Emperor of Austria vows German support in crisis
An Austrian interview with the National Bank directors reports the Emperor asserting reliable German popular backing if needed. He expresses confidence in a swift amicable resolution and notes dispatches from Paris strengthening his conviction.
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Austria
Magesty
Germany
Paris
Debunking Oregon State Constitution Not Republican in Form
The article argues the Oregon constitution is not republican and violates the U.S. Constitution. It cites provisions restricting voting to white foreigners, banning Black, mulatto, and Chinese residents from property, mining claims, and suffrage, and authorizes removal of nonwhite residents. It notes Republican lawmakers opposed the preamble yet supported Oregon’s admission.
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Washington
Oregon
United States
Provedence Journal
House
Legislative Assembly
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