Early American Anglican Clergy and Bishop Inglis Career
Fragmentary historical notes describe 18th century Anglican figures in New York. It mentions Gate and Sacisty appointing Rev. Mr. Benjamin Moore as supervisor, Rev. Samuel Provoost inducted in 1764, Dr. Inglis becoming Bishop of Nova Scotia in 1787, and his later roles and death. It also references Anos, married to Rev. George Pidgeon, and John, who became a bishop in 1825 and died in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clark
Benjamin Moore
Inglis
Seauel Provoost
Novia Scotia
Fea
Anos
St New
George Pidgeon
John
London
Early Rhode Island Acts on Tax Relief and Poor Relief
Colonial act summaries detail tax payment deductions for towns delinquent before May 1851 and amendments to poor relief laws. Provisions allow deduction of five percent for late payments with interest, and extend binding power for overseers to place destitute residents in service, with earnings allocated for dependents and rights of appeal preserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris. BE. Robbins
SeCry
Resolutions from Providence Court and State Officials
Resolutions authorize the clerk of the Supreme Court in Providence County to procure pens and presses and to be reimbursed by the General Treasury. A memorial resolution honors Samuel Ward ing, governor, with funeral attendance and a copy of the resolution to his family. Another resolution directs the distribution of a Normal Schools report by the Commissioner of Public Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence County
Supreme Court
General Assembly
Samuel Warding
Chris. E. Robbins
Seary
Snd
Henry Kervard
General L'Ressary
Sec
Resolution to print and distribute pauper and insane report
The General Assembly resolves to print 5000 copies of Thomas R. Hazard's report on the number and condition of paupers and insane persons in the state. Copies are allocated for the Commissioner, members, libraries, Brown University, and the Secretary’s office, with remaining copies for distribution to Assembly members and constituents. The Commissioner may amend his report as needed.
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Thomas R. Hazard
Brown University
Thediap Tribe
Vhris. E
Robbins
United States
Chris
EK. Robbins
Seo'ry
Provision for temporary fishway near Providence
A formal notice states that twenty dollars will be allocated to construct a temporary fishway on the west side of a specified area in Providence. The document names Denise Pedi and others involved, with Chris E. Robbins as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providénes
Denisee
Ines
Chris. E. RO
Robbins
Kent County Sail Resolution and Prison Work Clarifications
Multiple resolutions authorize window and door work at the Kent County jail, authorize convict labor by the State Prison Warden, and direct binding and handling of the late U S census returns. The secretary is empowered to draw funds and oversee proper custody and accounting.
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Kent County
General Assembly
E. Robbins
Aaid
Gaid Prison
Tme
Chris
BE. Robbins
Rhode Island 1851 school funds and state house alterations
A collection of resolutions directs May distribution of school money by towns according to child counts from the latest census and confirms the Smithfield school committee for the current year. It also authorizes further draws on the General Treasurer to fund enlarging the Providence State House up to a total of 2300 dollars, per prior approval.
Turbulent January Weather Near Malta Rumors
Reports from Malta describe a sudden tornado around 2 30 AM on the 6th, lasting about twenty minutes, followed by a calm. At 7 00 AM the same day two strong earthquakes were felt island wide, causing minor wall cracks but no injuries to the squadron or merchant ships. The Spiteful steam frigate was near Moant Kina the previous evening with no notable effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MaLtra
Malta
Overland Mail
Africa
Moant Kina
Accident at Fall River Drowns Log Raft Builder Humphry Wilcox
Humphry Wilcox, about 35, left Fall River for Cook's pond to gather logs. After making a raft and returning, he is believed to have fallen into the water and drowned, as he has not been seen since. In a separate note, a steamer Bride exploded on Red river near New Orleans killing none instantly and wounding five.
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Fall River
Humphry Wilcox
Cook’s Pond
Providence Journal
New Orleans
Bride
Red River
Gardiner
Enteriai Giente
Jit
Marshya
Cardinal Hughes
Emerald Isle
U. S
Relief
Rio Janeiro
Pacific
Mississippi
U.S
St. Lawrence
Chuck
Southampton
England
Butler
Ringeland
Kingsland
Murvernous Arrain in Bancor
An affray occurred in Bangor after an Irish dance on Exchange street. Peter Dugen was stabbed and died almost instantly by one Doran. Both men were in liquor.
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Bancor
Bangor
Exchange Street
Peter Dugen
Doran
Fatal Mill Accident in Mohawk Village New York
On the 12th met Earl Trumbull proprietor of a stocking yarn factory in Mohawk village was caught in the shaft of the water wheel and mangled. His death was almost instantaneous. Trumbull was a native of Norwich Connecticut.
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Metaucraty
Earl Trumbull
Mohawk Village
N. Y
Trumbull
Norwich
Conn
Horqua Sets Record for Shortest Passage from Shanghai
The Horqua arrived from Shanghai in 68 days, shortest ever. It left New York for San Francisco on March 14 and took six weeks there, completing a round the world voyage in 11 months and 5 days.
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New York
Shanghai
San Francisco
Commodore Joxen Souspsaved Suspended for Five Years
The court finds Commodore Jones guilty of misusing public funds in gold speculation. He is suspended for five years with half the period without pay. The President approves the judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commodore Joxen Souspsaved
Commodore Jones
Cheffly
Varied Minds Clash Over Wit and Common Sense
Fragment discusses the tension between wit and common sense in society. It contrasts the practical, decisive mind with theorists who chase tenuous analogies and feelings, arguing talent spans all branches and daily motion rests on actionable judgment.
Soup all improve and all Ged made it all
Fragmentary text references Ged and soup improvements. No clear event, person, or organization is readable. Unable to determine a coherent news item from the garbled source.
Atlantic Safe at Cork After Late Worrying Forecasts
News from New York confirms the Atlantic reached Cork on January 22 in good health. Passengers and crew praised Captain and officers. the rescue comes amid broader Washington talk of recapturing a fugitive slave in Boston and President Fillmore’s proclamation enforcing the law.
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New York
Cork
Ireland
Atlantic
Africa
Washington
Boston
United States
Senate
Fillmore
Mass
District of
Massachusetts
Court House
Jawa
Millard Fillmore
Danita Weasten
Phenix urges subscribers to remit arrears in half-year notice
The notice requests distant subscribers to remit due payments for the Phenix as the publication enters the second half of its fourteenth volume. It emphasizes arrears and asks subscribers to favor the paper with prompt remittance.
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Phenix
Democratic State Convention Nominates Ticket in Providence
The Democratic State Convention in Providence nominated Pasir Auien for Governor and William B. Lawrence for Lieutenant Governor. Aga Porter was named Secretary of State, Walter S. Bugross for Attorney General, and Rowin Winaun for General Treasurer. Eastern District nominee Welcome B. Sayuea and Western District nominee Benjamin B. Tuurston were chosen for Congress, with additional notes on a temperance lecture and a hotel incident involving Joseph Fairfield.
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Providence
Pasir Auien
William B. Lawrence
Newport
Aga Porter
South Kingston
Walter S. Burogss
Cranston
Rowin Winaun
Welcome B. Sayuea
Congress
Benjamin B. Tuurston
Hopkitton
New York Correspondence On Gold Diggers And Deceit
The Crescent City reports on gold from Klam diggings 27 miles from the Trinity, describing tempting schemes to lure young men from homes and business. The letter notes those returning from the venture and warns readers about the deceitful promises.
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New York
New Year
Crescent City
L Fon
Klam
Trnity
Atlantic Safe After Cork Breakdown News Sparks City Jubilation
The Arnica reached Jersey City at 8 30 PM Saturday and news spread that the Atlantic is safe after a broken shaft forced her to Cork. Crowds thronged the Battery and North River docks as ships fired signals and officers announced the Atlantic’s safe arrival and planned repairs in Liverpool.
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New York
Cunard
Arnica
Jersey City
North River
Collins
Castle Garden
Atlantic
Bay
Cork
Capt. West
E. K. Collins
Liverpool
Europe
Cape Clear
Shufeldt
Courage Under Cape Winds Aboard The Atlantic
A damaged ship after a January accident sails toward Europe under stormy seas. The crew and passengers endure gales and ice as repairs are attempted, with a long voyage toward Cork and then home to Liverpool, amid scarce supplies and heavy freight.
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Jawa
Lon
Seroticaweiotec
New York
Atlo P
West
Europe
Cork Harbor
Cork
Atlantic
Liverpool
Africa
Ailaaue
Fifteen Days Later From California News Report
New York reports arrivals from the Pacific and Central America including the Crescent City, Antelope, and Sarah Landa with gold dust, passengers, and mail. California trade is dull with low prices, rain shortages hinder mining, but bankers still purchase dust. Assessors value city real estate at 16.95 million and county at about 0.5 million. total city and county tax $234,388.41. Crime in California is described as widespread and unchecked.
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Crescent City
John Tanner
San Juan
Nicaragua
Chagres
Kingsston, Jr
San Francisco
Antelope
Panama
Sarah Landa
California
New York
Minera
Baltic Arrives in New York Seven Days From Europe
The Baltic from Liverpool arrived at noon after a twelve day voyage. It carries 31 passengers. News notes include Parliament opening by Queen Victoria, provisions firmer, a Glasgow steamer explosion with six dead, the Thistle colliding with Laurel with 14 lost, and a sensational report of spiritual rappings linked to Captain Weel.
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New Yeak
Baltic
Collins Line
Liverpool
Newfoundland
DeMacareta
Republic of Nicaragua
Glasgow
Thistle
Laurel
Demarara
Miliwaukie
Wursen
Weel
Atlantic
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Rhode Island
Bemee Asan
General Assembly Ag Sollows
Quayseere
Pune
Sec'ry
Phyn Bank O Tien
R. Hazard
Aseemrani
Thomas R
Portamoul
Hia
Pereagh
Eg. Robbins
Skeney
Secretary of State
Courts of Common Pleas
Chris. E Robbins
State House
Wiltness
Smithfield
Op —Witneas
Is. E. Robbins
Seo
Bristol Prenix
Bristol
Clement Webster
Req
Providence Post
Temperance
Joseph Fairfield
Chadwick
David A. Pierce
Mr. Pierce
Liverpool Journal of the Lithult
States
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