Assembly Debates On Constitution Changes and House Adjournment
In Measree February 7 the General Assembly debates abolishing Astobes session and hears proposals. A committee is appointed to discuss a City Hall project. after explanations the measure is laid on the table. The House passes acts on taxes banks savings institutions and court procedures. Adjournment sine die follows thanks to Speaker Brown for his service.
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Measree
Heves
Carpenter
Senate
General Assembly
Barber
Ciy Council
Caty Hall
Owalades
Petition Names for Real Estate, Charters and Liberations
A long list of petitions including Ann Clarke for holding real estate Albert Herrington for sale Daniel Mclatush for Charter John McCanna for discharge of recogni marce Albert Manchester for liberation Nathaniel Coggenhall guardian for mort iealertete Juba Waldron for liberation and remission of cost James Smith for liberation and remission of caste Patience Maxcy to sell real estate Juba J L Welf for change of name Francia Sheridan for liberation Ransom Tilt aed wife to adopt a child Catharine McCaffrey to hold real estate Hugh McGovern to hold real estate Samuel Mouroe for discharge of recogni tiee George B Nichols for new license to peddle El N Ruseva Stowington Railroad Company Samuel Hunt et al for charter Samuel Rogers for Savings lisitation Bemtol Steam Mill Company for aumend tem wl charter Jihm Baretow act of incorporation Smithfield Lime Rock Bank for change of location Chistopher Rhodes act of incorpora tion Rhode Island Mutual Life Insurance Company for charter Jacob T Seagrave va Providence and Worcester Railroad Company Elisha Harrys for paw yxet River Reservor Company
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Ann Clarke
Albert Herrington
Daniel Mclatush
John McCanna
Albert Manchester
Nathaniel Coggenhall
Francia Sheridan
Ransom Tilt
Catharine McCaffrey
Hugh McGovern
Samuel Mouroe
George B. Nichols
el. N. Ruseva
Stowington Railroad Company
Samuel Hunt Et, al
Samuel Rogers
Bemtol Steam Mill Company
Jihm Baretow
Smithfield Lime Rock Bank
Chistopher Rhodes
Rhode Island Mutual Life Insurance Company
Jacob T. Seagrave
Providence and Wourcester Railroad Company
Elisha Harrys
Pawyxet River Reservor Company
Bristol Harbor Opens To Foreign Vessels Amid Icebound Ports
In the last two weeks Providence Warren and Fall River harbors froze, while Bristol remained accessible. Lahip two barques one brig three schooners and two sloops arrived since Monday with cotton flour and merchandise. Merchants urge a rail link to Providence to cut demurrage costs and speed shipments as similar winter expenses loom.
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Providence
Warren
Fall River
Bristol
Lahip
Echoonera
Jessie
Provideres
Providence and
Letter on voyage to gold regions found at Ladies' Fair
A letter claimed written in Upper California six months prior outlines the voyage and sufferings of those headed to the gold regions. It was found at the Post Office during the Ladies' Fair Thursday evening last and will be published in the next issue.
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Upper
California
Vertuutt and Massachusetts Railroad
Bratleboro
Lyan Crocken
Brattleburg
Fitchburg
Wwn
Brattleboro
Acrateli
San Francisco
Ohio
Mazatlan
Santa Fe
Cina
Taylor
Stanislaus
J Ain
Sacramento
Monterey
United States
Valparamso
Comage
Washington
Olen Wade
United Oes
Uniwe
Lower California
Simuim
Jaus
McCullamy
Cal
Sievenauw
Anawy
Mitre
Mitre Say, “We Have Yet Ancane
V. Y
Ladies' Fair At Armory Draws Crowd And Profits
The Ladies' Fair at the Armory drew a large crowd Thursday evening with tasteful decoration and a wide display of items for sale. A rich refreshment table pleased guests as sales totaled a respectable sum, with plans to continue this afternoon and evening.
Public gratitude to Clarke Greene and Cranston for documents
The note expresses thanks to Senator Clarke and Senator Greene for public documents and to Representative Cranston for contributions from the House. It acknowledges ongoing appreciation for the assistance provided through these government offices.
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Messra Clarke and Greene
U.S. Senate
R. US. Cranston
House of Representatives
Town Watch to Enforce New Police Act
A General Assembly act fixes police power for the town. The Town Council must appoint men for a town watch to enforce the new authority and deter disturbances.
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Thie Town
General Assembly
Post Master Appointed at Warren in Place of Phinney
IP George G. Hazard, Esq., has been appointed Post Master at Warren replacing E. P. Phinney, 2d, who is leaving for California.
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IP George G. Hazard, Esq
Warren
E. P. Phinney
California
Boiler Water Shortage Caused Boston and Providence Crash
A committee found the Boston and Providence Rail Road wreck was caused by a nearly dry boiler water supply. The investigation confirms the lack of water as the key factor in the accident.
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Boston and Providence
Wine and Baanpy for Cavircanra port cargo tale
Paris reports warn Bordeaux harbor activity with 12 weasels leaving for California carrying brandy and wine. A New York house shipped liquor valued at 30000 dollars to the destination. In Philadelphia a robbery hit porters delivering two bags of gold to the mint. one bag of 7000 was stolen while the other bag was recovered as the thief was arrested.
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Paris
Bordeaux
California
New York
Roasery
Mint Inn
Philadelphia
Washington correspondent warns of crowds and danger in capital
The Philadelphia Ledger reporter from Washington describes a looming surge of visitors, doubled police presence, and robberies as crowds grow after a date in the near future. He urges visitors to bring life preservers while noting heightened risk as the city expects population doubling in about a week.
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Washington
Philadelphia Ledger
Magician duo Stowen and Sroxonina Franciscu captivate court house crowd
The Fakir of Ava leads the profession while his sister Roma charms as a refined and skilled enchantress. A very full fashionable audience gathered Thursday evening at the Court House to witness their levees, ending the display.
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Stowen
Sroxonina Franciscu
Ava
Roma
Young townman James Brown offers Daguerreotype likenesses
Our young towneman James Brown furnished himself with apparatus for taking Daguerreotype likenesses and from pictures we examined, should judge him to be adept at the business. Persu users wishing a correct likeness should call on him.
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Dacverreotyris
James Brown
Persune
Barque Anne Sails from Port to San Francisco with 57 Passengers
The barque Anne under Capt Cobb departed from port on Sunday morning bound for San Francisco carrying 57 passengers. The vessel, fitted and repaired by Messe Norrie & Barre, is described as a substantial ship with ample provisions and comfortable accommodations. The passenger list includes Charles and Edward Richmond, Henry Richmond, and many others from Taunton Boston Maynham Stanwa Charlestown Rehobush and Providence.
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Cobb
San Francisco
Norrie & Barre
United States
Charles Richmond
Edward Richmond
Henry Richmond
EF. Preaby
UC. Lowhop
I. W. Wales
M. L. Hathaway
J. Smith
J.B. Leonard
Ei. Peterson
F. B. Leonard
C.H. Crossan
J. Vindale
J. F. Goodman
B. Corey
J.C. Hamlin
C. H. Hodges
Gee
W. Dean
W. Wilbour
J. M. Lareden
KH. H. Evans
J. Washburn
M. Sullivan
J. B. Chace
S. W. Graves
CU. Gardner
John Crafts
Taunton
G. W. Blanchard
J. H. Comes
Boston
C.F. Robinson
Maynham
Williams
Aston
I’. Newbury
J. N. Washburn
Stanwa
Dighton
Joseph Gibbs
Seth Brown
Sumersea
James Chambers
Albert Perry
John Comstock
Edward Clarke
Michelel Glynn
Providence
George HM. Martin
Horace Kanterbrooks
Allen Easterbrooks
Haley
Thu Own
Audley Clarke Voyage Listing Newport Crew Patriots
The Audley Clarke sailed from Newport on Thursday the 15th for San Francisco. Names include officers Captain Arranit W. Dennis and first mates George Slocum and Charles Cozzens along with crew such as William Coggeshall George Vaughn and Nathaniel Wardwell.
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Audley Clarke
Newport
San Francisco
California
Charles Fales
Amos ‘T. Whitford, Jr
Zachariah Chafee
Nathaniel J. Wardwell
William A. Coggeshall
George Vaughn
Isaiah Crocker
Charles Cuzzens
Lewis Johnson
Ayrault W. Denia
James H. Desmarest
Oliver
George B. Slocum
John ¥. McKensie
William Stephens
Edwin Chambers
Moors A. Lewin
Amos I. Whitford
Zachariah Chaffee
Cornelios E. Cummings
Richard Barstow
Frederick A. Murphy
James Mok. Southwick
Samuel Young
Freewan M. Hoxie
George H. Tilley
Joseph M. Lyon
Edson Stewan
Joseph W. Arnold
George Beatty
William Klawton
Arnold Pierce
Jeremiah. Bliss
Sanel B. Friend
Benjani Brown
Orrhens
Willam A. Coggeshall
Aaron F. Dyer
George W. Langley
Dinxerons
Javiah Crocker
Charles Corwns
A. W Dean
Janes H. Demarest
Suir Orrhens
Arranit W. Dennis
Charles Cozzens
George 5. Slocum
Strewanos & Cooks
William W. Morris
Benjamin Malbonn
William H. Gardiner
Oliver Hazard
Loss of brig Florence after voyage from Turks Island
A U S Consul report from Trinidad states the brig Florence of Portland, bound for New Orleans with salt, sprang a leak two days out and was abandoned. The captain and crew reached Trinidad on January 26 after five days at sea, were quarantined on a derelict vessel, and assisted to return to the United States.
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United States
Trinidad
Florence
Portland
Turks Island
New Orleans
Triodind
Koata
Boston
Philanthropists Countered in Africa Mission Report
A Boston bound brig messenger departs with a cargo to Africa including 27 000 gallons of rum and 25 000 pounds of powder, illustrating tensions between religious philanthropy and countervailing forces.
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Africa
Boston
Shipping News: Arrivals and Voyages to Havana and Chagres
Reports reach Charleston of the mail steamer Laabel from Havana and Key West with late intelligence. The Isthmus from Chagres sails to Havens while Crescent City brings news. Thompson reaches Havana from New York and heads to Chagres. Orus from New York arrives at Chagres with passengers to Panama. Captain Gladding aboard the Havana steamer Northerner notes the bar and a cargo sale yielding proceeds around 1300.
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Froutaelsreuve
Arrval
Charleston
Laabel
Bellise
Havana
Key West
Isthmus
Baker
Havens
Sth
Chagres
Crescent City
Thompson
New York
Chagres Nver
Adetion
California Mining and Military Life Report from San Francisco
A San Francisco dated dispatch details frontier life including medical practice, military discharge hopes, and unsettled governance. It notes soldier claims, hospital work, finances from town clients, and violent incidents with wolves and robberies near Stanislaus and Monterey. It contrasts chaotic anarchy with scarce official offices and heavy frontier danger.
Fire destroys bowling alley and adjacent structures in Wickendon Street area
A Sunday morning blaze in Wickendon Street destroyed a 36 by 100 foot barn and small building behind the alley, owned by Charles Potter and occupied by Moses Brown and Drake's Hapress. The fire spread to four nearby houses on East and Hope streets, three of which burned or suffered heavy damage. The Tuckworton House site was saved after near-blanket water shortages in bitter cold. investigators suspect arson.
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Flavis
Wickendon Street
Biel Sau
Moses Brown
Drake's
Hapress
Charles Potter
East
Hope
Willamas
East and
Hope Stret
Jno
Wilson
Edward Marin
Alove
Tuckworton
Journal
Slate of cabinet positions hinted in telegraphic dispatch
A Cincinnati telegraphy report cited by New York papers claims Secretary of State may go to Senator Clayton of Delaware. If true, Crittenden would become Attorney General and Lawrence would be Secretary of the Treasury according to the Boston Atlas.
Snow Batts in Houses Feet Warned by Albany Cultivator
David Thomne in the Albany Cultivator advises soft soap and rubbing walls at the house base to prevent snow balls forming. He notes cleaning before Lorees depart the stable as a precaution to avoid accumulation.
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David Thomne
Albany
Advert for Lamson debts and settlement in 1834 Boston notices
Michael Shepard of Salem advertises that Edwin Lamson faced business suspension in 1834 due to losses caused by others. Lamson paid sixty two and a half cents on the dollar, with partners in Twombly & Lamon of Boston. He offers creditors payment of remaining liabilities with interest and invites them to receive their dues.
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Michael Shepard
Salem
Edwin Lamson
Laman
Twombly & Lamaon
Boston
Shepard
Mr. Lamson
Whig administration seen in principal cabinet picks
Report from Wellington quotes probability of Crittenden as Attorney General and Crawford as Navy Chief, with Toombs and King likely reeled in. Taylor’s course on remangling unclear, but selections point to a thorough Whig cabinet with Abbott Lawrence possibly sent to England.
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State Department
Wellington
Gresly
Cruiendes
Crittenden
Letcher
Kentucky
England
Gen. Taylor
Storm Reveals Fragments from Iron Crane at Fisherton Yard
A warehouse servant near Mr. Atkins in Fisherton heard a loud crash during Friday night storm. By morning she found scattered iron crane fragments in the yard, polished surfaces and blistered protrusions suggesting unusual origins. The pieces, about one pound twelve ounces in total, showed no magnetic interference and were swept away except for the fragments collected.
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Atkins
Fisherton
Atking
Sefsbury
C. Journal
Unclear OCR note on gold dip and mint deposits
Fragmentary text describes gold operations at Stucion and Heiss, mentions unused January funds around 20000 dollars, a deposit at the Mint, and new machinery not yet operational, with vague reference to Sacramento values.
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Vinsma
Stucion & Heiss
Sacramento
Death and Sickness on Susproanp
The British ship Lockwood from Cork reached New York quarantine after a fifty day voyage. Fourteen passengers died and eleven were seriously ill. Five days earlier the pilot reported the ship spoke and had provisions from Cork, eight weeks into the voyage. Before departure many passengers were sick with smallpox.
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Lockwood
Cork
New York
Wagon Retreat to California Overland Route Endorsed
Advertisements in the Republican note wagons for California overland via the South Pass. Passage costs about $200 per pass. The project is endorsed by the Republican party, with ties to the army’s expeditions and a large wagon train preparation.
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St. Lewis
Penneigerrain
California
South Pass
Wwe
Chilusbup
New York Court Upholds Press Freedom on Police and Judicial Reports
The New York Superior Court rules newspapers have right to publish police and judicial reports without constituting libel. It also declares that facts in an article cannot be the basis for libel suits if true and that avails on notices may be privileged.
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New York
Abel
Faye Egi
Avismas
Loss of the Florente cargo brig from Portland sails to New Orleans
A U S Consul letter reports the brig Florente carrying salt from York Island to New Orleans sprang a leak two days out and was abandoned. The crew reached Trinidad by boat on the 26th after five days at sea and endured quarantine. The consul provided aid to the exhausted mariners returning to the United States.
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Pontiano
Eric Fioresce
U.S
Tintoad
Briz Florente
Portland
York’s Island
New Orleans
Bugil
Comborie
Gery
United States
Busteu
Secretary of State to be offered to Senator Clayton of Delaware
Telegraphic dispatch from Cincinnati cited by New York papers reports the office of Secretary at State may be tendered to Senator Clayton of Delaware. If true, Mr. Clayton would become Secretary of State, with Mr. Crittenden as Attorney General and Mr. Lawrence as Secretary of the Treasury per the Boston Atlas citation.
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Cincinnati
New York
Clayton
Delaware
Maig
Crittenden
Gane Reru
Lawrence
Treasury
Boston Atlas
Lowell Interfaith Sabbath Service Draws Crowds
A broad coalition forms a practical distance among all departors in Lowell to unite sects for a Sabbath evening service. The Universalide and Uniteri aus aid Catholics as they aim to reach all classes with moral truth and improve the city, drawing crowds each evening.
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Cristian Boothernoop
Lowell
Universalide
Uniteriaus
Gloucester Harbor Icebound After Arctic Cold Front
Telegraph reports Gloucester harbor frozen over with the outer harbor skimmed by ice yesterday morning. No ice like this since February 1644. Several vessels arrived from Burgess amid very heavy weather for two weeks. Most lost cables and anchors or boats but few lights. Boston papers note the rough passage and damaged gear.
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Guoverston
Gloucester Harbor
New York City Exeentive Investigation Uncovers City Plunder
An inquiry into the workings of New York City government reveals grossly illegal practices by two officers who have looted large sums for personal gain. Further investigations are expected to uncover more instances of corruption.
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New Yous
New York
Thomas Hyer Examined in Baltimore Court on $3000 Bond
Thomas Hyer appeared in Baltimore court on a Saturday to answer to charges, was bound under a $3000 bond for trial, and then left the court to return to his home with his family.
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Thomas Hyer
Baltimore
Bat Im
Hie
Pennsylvania Schools Report Data Reach 360000 Pupils
The report of the Superintendent of Pennsylvania Schools shows 7848 schools with 360,008 enrolled scholars at an annual cost of 701,739 dollars and 96 cents.
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Pennsylvania
Sus Perintendent of
Penneylsma
Giese
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