Allocation of Public School Funds in 19th Century Act
The act provides fifteen thousand dollars to be distributed among towns by the committee of Public Schools based on school age populations and district counts. It also allocates five hundred dollars for lectures and teacher training, and one thousand dollars for the Commissioners of Public Health to support a normal school, with annual reporting to the General Assembly. True copy attested by A. Potter secretary.
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Wanner
United States
Haven Trust
General Assembly
A. Potter
Sec'ry
Adjournment of Washington County Court to February 1854
An act to adjourn the February Term of the Court for Washington County from the third Monday in February 1854 to the fourth Monday, with all business and writs to be returned to the adjourned term. It also confirms rights to pleas and motions and outlines notice rules for bank officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Assembly
South Kingstown
Providence
Newport
Bristol
Kent
Secretary of State
Amendment to Act on Excessive Riding in Public Places
The document outlines an act amending penalties for excessive riding, increasing fines to at least twenty dollars and aligning section references. It also states the act takes effect from a specified date and notes inconsistent acts.
Fragmentary OCR Notice From Unknown Locality
Readers encounter a damaged OCR fragment referencing acts and persons with unclear roles. The legible bits mention Potter and a secretary, but the full context and specifics are not recoverable from the readable text.
The President and the slavery policy in 1854 debate
A 1854 critique argues the President shifts on the Nebraska Bill and slavery expansion, contrasting his past anti slavery stance with current support for extending slavery. The piece questions political courage and patriotism, urging the public to judge rulers and demand accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goy
Erqipgot
United States
Nebraska
New Hampshire Patriot
Pierce
Tak Noxpu
Texas
Slavery Peanee
Gen. Pierce
J P. Hale
North Church
Concord
N. H
North
Casa
Nicholson
Congress
California
New Mexico
Hampshin
N. J
Pierge
New Hampshire
Wny
Mr. Donglase
Slavery Debate and Presidential Policy Clash in 1850s Critique
A historical critique argues that the White House angered by 1852 pledges to suppress slavery agitation, now pushes a policy that would widen the North South divide. The author warns a moved wedge could inflame tensions and provoke uncontrollable agitation across the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Baltimore
T Han Hng
Town Meeting Approves Audit Referral and Liquor Conviction
A town meeting agreed to refer W C F Barkery bill to auditors to report at April session. John Peckham joined the Board of Auditors. Jeremiah O Sullivan convicted for liquor sales, sentenced to 10 days in jail and a $20 fine plus costs, first Maing Law conviction in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C.F. Barkery
Regurneye Ie Cere Bigs
Snow
Auditors of ‘Accounts
John Peckham
Board of Auditors
Jeremiah O'Sullivan
Justice Munro
Timothy Dwyer
Sullivan
Shames Street
Birth Day of Washington Observed with Grand Salute
In Bristol the Birth Day of Washington was celebrated with a Grand Salute by the Bristol Train Artillery. Citizens gathered at the market where Col Aaron Easterbrooks presided as Chair, Capt Richard S Pearse served as Secretary, and Rev Win Lawless addressed the crowd with a vivid life sketch of the Father of his Country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bristol ‘Irain
Aaron Easterbrooks
Richard S. Pearse
Win
Lawless
Severe Northeast Snowstorm Delays Rail Traffic Coastwide
The week saw fluctuating weather with a Monday night North East snowstorm lasting into Tuesday. By Wednesday warmth returned, but Thursday brought extreme cold and a North West gale with snow. Tuesday's storm heavily affected the coast and blocked railroads in New York Philadelphia and Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Columbian Glee Club Rehearsal at Cover House Thursday
The Columbian Glee Class will hold another rehearsal at the Cover House on Thursday evening. Their previous performance impressed a large audience with rich voices and musical talent. Everyone is urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbian Glee
Godey’s Lady’s Book March Issue Praise
The March Godey’s Lady’s Book is praised for fine embellishments and an engraving titled Selling the Wedding Ring or Love Token. The Fashions plate is praised as excellent. Readers are advised the issue will please a broad audience, with copies from G WY Easterbrooks on State Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goney
Easterbrooks
State Street
Godey
Haeesn's New Mentory Macaanee for February at Easterbrooks Depot
February issue received at Easterbrooks Depot along State Street. It features Belgrade to Bucharest, Life in Paris, Napoleon Bonaparte, The Pounding Hospitals of Paris, The School Boy's Story, and The Old Lady's Story with rich illustrations.
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Haeesn
Macaanee
Easterbrooks
State ‘Street
Fromn
Belgrade
Bucharest
Paris
Napoleon Bonaparte
Ilyady
Birth of Washington draws crowd in Providence
An announcement notes a program introducing new songs and anecdotes celebrating The Birth of Washington. The piece says the performance excited strong enthusiasm in Providence on the prior Wednesday and urges every flower of the country to hear it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Providence
Arrival of the Baltic and European Crisis
The Baltic arrives at New York with Liverpool dates as Europe moves toward war. Russia rejects Turkish terms and breaks with Britain. France prepares for conflict with vast military orders while Omar Pasha advances through Danube regions toward Bucharest. British and French fleets assemble, with Adriatic and Aegean theater actions anticipated.
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Baltic
New York
Liverpool
Sta
London
Paris
St. Petersburg
House of Lords
Lord Clarenslon
Lord Clanricarde
Russia
Vienna
Lord Clarendon
Emror
Countrol
France
England
Prussia
Hank Beis
Nemmeae
Clanricarde
Constantinople
Lord Clanricapole
Ltd
Baron Brunow
Foreign Office
Britain
Brunow
Paris Patrie
Omar
M. Kisseleff
Baron Branow
Brussels
Sinope
Tar Anny
Danobe
Omar Pacha
Danube
Krajova
Galaiz
Bucharest
Oltenitza
Kalafat
Adrianople
Germany
Tuilleries
Helider
Africa
Candia
Urkey
Mitylene
British Revenue Coast Guard
Woman Detained After Passing Altered Bank Note
A middle aged woman named Snyder entered the Boston Bank and offered a genuine "one" altered to one hundred. The fraud was discovered and she was detained until Officer Wright arrived. A second bill, also altered, was found in her mouth and another altered bill hidden on her person. She was locked up for examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annest
Arremrtine
Bu.ts
Snyder
Boston Bank
Wright
Boston Journal
Legislature Debates Regulate Pay and Rail Measures
Range C Shaw and others clash over jail limits at Newport. The House advances pay regulation for General Assembly members and votes to table sanctions for dodging votes. Senate ponders railway reforms and an appropriation for a new state prison, with adjournment until Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Shaw
Newport
T Haan
General Assembly
T. . Hinzard
Shearman
Potter
Committee and Finance
Storm in New York City Snow Drifts Halt Railroads
The New York Journal of Commerce reports a fierce northeast wind piling four to five foot drifts on cross streets. Railroads into the city were blocked and crews worked to clear paths with sledges and scrapers. The John R. Watson lost chains and damaged the South Ferry slip while the Three Bells was towed to the bay. Jacob Bell did not return with Capt Creighton’s escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saura
New York Journal of Commerce
Hudson River Railway
John R. Watson
Perth Amboy
North Carolina
East River
Brooklyn
Three Bells
Creighton
Jacob, Bell
Jacob Bell
Capt
Mysterious disappearance of two colored boys shocks city
In Newport Adver tiser a report details the sudden vanishing of William and Charles Denton aged 4 and 8 after accompanying their step father to the shops on Friday night. A reward is offered for their return or information leading to discovery with fears of kidnapping or possible drowning. A hat and basket linked to one child were found on a wharf and a vessel southward sailed that night prompting mayoral action and telegraphs to southern ports.
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William
Charles Denton
Calvert
Wis
Newport
Missing Mrs Davis and child reported after river search
Mrs Davis wife of Allen Davis of South Westport left her home with a four month old baby on Tuesday night. Friends found a note directing her husband to follow to the river. At the riverbank they found a cloak, bones, shawl and a hatchet. the river has been searched for days with no result yet.
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Barston Phenix
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Hall
House
Howse
Bosworth
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