Laws of Rhode Island 1846 Amendments and Acts
A collection of acts and amendments from January 1846 including licensing provisions for taverns and distilleries, penalties for violations, auctioneers’ returns, town license regulations, fishery rules for Westerly and Charlestown, town officers duties, life insurance agency requirements, court proceedings amendments, and limitations on actions against the Inland Agricultural Bank. Henry Bowen signs as secretary on multiple sections.
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Rhode
Iland
Prove
Seamon
A. D
General Assembly
Henry Bowen
Seary
Inland Agricultural Bank
Generel Asvenbiy
Bentivo
Rhode Laland
Agricultural Bank Notice from Jotamus Establishment
A historic notice from Agricultural Bank states a legal action date set in January for recovery of funds. The document, signed by Henry Bowen as secretary, indicates a mandate to commence proceedings by a fixed Gret day of January in an era of archaic spelling.
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General Assembly
Smithfield
Ulure
Book of Records
Henry Bowen
Agricultural Bank
Jotamus
Sunusry
The Passing Bell in New England Village Life
A praise of the Passing bell as a living custom in New England towns. It binds families, prompts sympathy, and guides conduct toward the bereaved. The piece notes origins in superstition but emphasizes its current use to support the living and foster prayer. It also reports pacific English news via the Hibernia with anticipated tariff and Oregon policy implications.
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N. Y
New England
Pature
Aso
England
Hibernia
Boston
Oregon
Briish
The Flag of our Union weekly paper from Boston
A newly started Boston weekly titled The Flag of our Union offers arts science and literature under F Gleason. The issue notes a $2 annual subscription and predicts it will be an interesting family journal with rich content. The N Y Commercial reports Senate nominations for Customs House officers face suspension due to Haywood’s absence and a push for a fiery moral and political test.
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Boston
F. Gleason
N. Y. Commercial
Castom House
Haywood
Committee On Commerce
Senate
Allen
Europe
America
Committee On Foreign Relations
Messrs
Cass
Cushman
Eure
London Times
England
United States
Webster
Mr. Webster
Peace Convention Held in Providence
A Peace Convention was held in Providence originating with the Board of the R I Peace Society. The attendance was very full and the speaking excellent and to the purpose.
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R. I. Peace Soviety
Wabash Cleared With Tirrell Charged in Bickford Murder
The ship Wabash sailed from New Orleans bound for New York on the Lab inet carrying Albert J. Tirrell who is charged with the murder of Maria A. Bickford, a case noted in the dispatch.
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New Orleans
New York
Albert J. Tirrell
Maria A. Bickford
History of Bristol from its origin to its seventh year
A weekly progress note reports a Bristol history covering its origin to year seven and praises continuing publication as a reference. The piece also covers congressional matters with Oregon questions dominating debate as Allen and Cass advocate warlike rhetoric and possible clashes with Buchanan rumored to resign as Secretary of State, with talks of Cass and Woodbury seeking positions.
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Bristol
Washington
Buchanan
Supreme Court
Cass
Woodbury
Walker
Slidell Denied Envoy Post in Mexico
Pensacola Gazette reports Mr Slidell, after ten days in the capital, could not be received as Envoy Extra ordinaire and Minister Plenipotentiary, signaling no pacific ties. He moved to Jalapa to await orders. A Gazette correspondent urges moving troops to the Rio Del Norte to pressure Mexico into action.
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Pensacula Gazette
Mexico
Slidell
Jalapa
Vera Cruz
The
Gazette
Rio del Norte
Humti
Sats Ansa
Paredes
Herrera
United States
Stidell
Washington
Porpoine
Pensacola
Herrers
Compromise Foreshadowed Amid Oregon Fever Quieting
Washington correspondent of the New York Sun dated Jan 87 notes Europe arrivals and US England tensions push Democrats toward a quiet end to the Oregon fever. Whigs decline party framing undercuts for Democratic sails. Harper's Pictorial Bible Nos 47 and 48 received.
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Washington
New York Sun
Europe
United States
England
Oregon
Harper's Pictorial Bible
Hibernia Arrives in East Boston After Severe Atlantic Passage
The Hibernia under Capt Ryrie left Liverpool on the 4th and fought a 16 day voyage amid severe weather and ice. She anchored at her East Boston wharf by 8:30 AM on Friday after halting near Halifax then Coliases with 87 passengers from Liverpool and 7 from Halifax. Trade in manufacturing districts showed slight gains and bread prices eased as the global market steadied.
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Hibernia
Ryrie
Liverpool
Boston
Halifax
Coliases
Halifex
Britannia
Cambra
Lord John Russell
Peel
Massachusetts
New York
England
United States
America
St. Katherine's Docks
London
Freeman
Mersey
W. H. Smith
Strand
Fulkstone
France
Paris
Germany
Wilmer & Smith
Amerca
U. States
Oregon
Polk
Peel Ogres
London Examiner
Inestia
Mr. Polk
Mexico Revolt Strengthens Paredes Rule
Reports from Washington state the Mexican revolution strengthens General Paredes as the capital falls with little resistance. The shift follows Herrera's overthrow amid military pressure and argues for a new congress to appoint the executive, likely to Paredes or Santa Anas ally, amid U.S. diplomacy and St idell negotiations.
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Mexico
Paredes
Santa Anna
Herrera
United States
Verdict Reported in Harbach Case
A jury returned a verdict in the Harbach case with key remarks noted by Mr Marble regarding the defense. The proceedings centered on the defendant and the wife involved, with emphasis on the contested points and the fair trial context.
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Mr. Marble
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