Senate debates flogging in Navy amid temperance push
The BristolPhenix reports Senate criticism of reinstating flogging on ships as Speaker Stockton defends seamen rights. The piece lauds Stockton and notes Navy discipline versus punishment. A New England quake-like rattle is described with impact in Providence and nearby towns. A new Sandy Point Lighthouse light debut is announced. Maine liquor law petitions surge. a Boston Temperance gathering with thousands expected occurs alongside rail lines easing travel to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee Womons
Senate
Batger
North Carolina
Brutas
Stockton
Congress of the United States
Spain
Pigord
Maine
Boston
Friends of Temperance
Civ
Pemperance
Loston
Seamen's Prayer Meeting and Public Education Essay
The public notices describe a Seamen's Prayer Meeting at the Congregational Lecture Room on Monday evening and discuss the vital role of public education in preserving republican government. The essay urges citizens to support universal schooling as essential for liberty, order, and national character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational
Ite
Department of Society
Rhage
Train Collision Near Salem Injures Woman at Junction
A collision between the Salem and Marblehead Rail road and the Bagiern Railroad trains bound for Salem caused major disruption at a junction in Salem. Passengers were startled and a Marblehead woman was seriously injured as engineers reversed and braked to avert a worse wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotniswet
Salem
Marblehead
Bagiern
Weather, poverty, and Hungary aid appeal in New York
The excerpt depicts a harsh winter in New York with widespread cold and poverty. It notes the poor housing, rising hunger, and a plea from the Association for Improving the Condition of the Poor for aid. It also mentions support for Hungary and Kossuth, observer commentary on city relief, and a shift to U.S. dispatches about foreign affairs and naval preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Janets
King Lear
Simaens’ Millinery Mart
Broadway
Beree
Morris Street
Kossuth
Hungary
Eity
Landlerd
Leving House
Ilungafien Gurats
Rosenth Lef
Dain
Eiligen
Himeelf
Washington
President Webster interview over Hulseeman letter and diplomacy
Washington reports the President and Secretary Webster discussing Hulseeman's letter about Webster's Congressional Banquet speech. Webster prepares a reply and an urgent letter to Lawrence for Smith O'Brien amnesty. The President hopes for early resolution with Mexico and outlines temperance demonstrations and rail fare reductions for the Maine law rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Webster
Hulseeman
Huleseman
Lawrence
Smitth O'Brien
Arrival of the Daniel Webster brings 255 passengers
The Daniel Webster arrived from San Juan at 6 pm with 255 passengers and San Juan dates of the 15th. The Saranac arrived at San Juan on the 1st, with speculation about the Promethean outrage. Reports from San Diego say disturbances are ending as Gen. McDougall disbands volunteers. Weather in San Francisco delightful but heavy rains inland have aided river flows, dampening dry digging prospects. Dam teams suspend work. Oregon bar company on the North Fork of the American River reports $35,000 dug this season and plans to resume soon. The New York Dawn Mining Company reports $36,000 mined in July on the same stream with seven men awaiting restart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
Seo Juan
Havana
Arived
San Provence
U.S
Saranac
Parker
San Juan
San Diego
McDougall
San Francisco
Givetchenleet
Rivera
Orregon Bar Company
North Fork
American River
New York Daw Mining Company
Rhode Island Senate and House Proceedings January Session Recaps
The Providence Journal reports the Rhode Island Senate convened at 10 AM with judiciary and finance actions, including a library resolution and acts on burial lot trustees. House discussions cover Kossuth resolutions, state debt reports, and measures on drinking houses and state property. Adjournments set for Monday and later sessions noted with petitions and committee referrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Porter
Judiciary
Wee
House
Sheffield
Pues
Tex
Gavitt
F Biowe
Providence
J. Barstow
General Assembly
Ballow
Corps of Marine Artillery
Ballou
Tuesvar
Bradford
Committee On Finance
Committee On
Agsio Lard
Arrangemnm
Kossuth
Beach Lawrence
Alberni C. Greene
Thomas T. Hazard
Horse of Representatives
Levi Salisbury
Court of Common Pleas
Providence County
Browne
Glocester
Barejow
Paria Hill
Walesslaw
Colusban Tingley
Enimous
Coch
Destructive Fire Hits Westminster Street Buildings
A morning blaze around 2 a.m. gutted Brave & Edgar at No 31 Westminster and spread to Henry F Miller at No 36 Stree t, Bragg & Edgar, and W Bowe & Co. Losses were not fully determined as of 5 a.m. Insurance covered Bragg & Edgar and Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brave & Edgar
Westminster Street
Hoppin’s
ferHar
Henry F. Miller
Sttreet
George W. Balis & Co
W. Bowe & Co
H Miller
Bragg & Midgar
Butts & Co
Eina
H. FP. Miller Ie
Loss of Simeon Rapcoon Esq on steamer Perry
We report the sad news that Simeon Rapcoon Esq of New Shoreham and Assembly representative fell overboard from the steamer Perry near yesterday. His pocketbook with about three hundred dollars, thirty in gold, sank and was lost. Mr Babcock, a respected local figure, faces a hard monetary setback, and friends are urged to help recover part of the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simeon Rapcoon
New Shoreham
Perry
Babcock
Bram
Mas Frozen to Death in Salem Train Waits
Joseph Barrett a 65 year old Gravesend resident attending court in Salem as a defence witness died from freezing after waiting for a Lynn bound train. He was seen at Salem depot after ten and found in the road next morning nearly dead in the snow. He expired soon after being taken up. The Boston Times notes the fragile outcome of the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Barrett
Gravesend
Salem
Murbush
Lynn
Boston Times
Pirates Captured off Cabo Rogue Reported by Porto Rico Vessel
The Mary C Ames arrived from Porto Rico reporting a brig from Havana with many men planned piracy. After capture the captain disappeared and the mate attempted suicide. The brig reached Mayaguez on December 14 with crew jailed. government investigations ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youk
Capruxes
Mary C. Ames
Porto Rico
Havana
Cabo Rogue
Mayagues
Rhode Island Senator Proposes Tariff Revision Plan
A Democratic plan drafted with Senator James from Rhode Island and supported by leading Democrats in both houses proposes tariff changes. It lowers duties on some manufactured goods for general consumption while raising duties on finer fabrics and adding ten percent to iron duties. It aims to modify the current system while preserving overall fiscal balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Rhode Island
Senate
Journal of Commerce
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bristol Phenix
Bristol
Newport
Wickord
Swanney
Sandy Point
Pendence Island
Bresie
Stillman Welch
Briatus
Warren
Hemans
Ashire
Simon Davis
Phenix
Public Education
Lopez
New York
Jani
Morriss
U. S. Navy
United States Navy
Coma
Hsvans
Jamacia
Baltimore
Sus
Yor
The
Providence Journal
House OF Representatives
Secretary of State
A. D
Committee On Corporations
Dexter Ballou
Smithfield
Cumberland
Woongacke
Butfuin
F. Heown
Puilipa
Wihers
Citree
Barer
Herard Wilcox
Uihers
Cilzens
Richmond
Beistol
Wangen Bolspary
Dixon
Sulman Webb
Brimtol
Krad
Macy
Bowe
Congress of the United Stravea
Senate of the United States
United States
Hazard
Orter
Morres
Barstow
Muward Harris
Woonsucket
Thomas R. Hill
Scit
Eliz. Greene
Barstos
Rubineon
Edmond Bayley
South Kingstown
Eddy Keach
Burtillville
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!