No Convention Voted For In Town Meeting Results
Town meeting voters backed no convention for a state constitution with 199 for no convention and 293 for convention. local Whigs led by Byron Diman carried the no convention vote while Democrats showed smaller shares. Providence Journal note reports a large majority against a convention.
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General Assembly
Devecartes
Byron Diman
Jacob Babbitt
Diman
Hall
Nathen Bardine
San
Church
Court House
Providence Journal
Celebration of Bristol Independence Anniversary Plan
The town forms a detailed schedule for the 77th anniversary of American independence. Processions begin at 10 AM from the Bristol Hotel with a military escort and civic dignitaries, ending at the Congregational Church for prayers, oration, and benediction. Evening fireworks and illuminations follow with a series of elaborate rocket and flame displays.
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Bristol
State Street
James F. D
Britograin of Artillery
Col. Pearce
King Philip Engine Company
Hydraulion Engine Company
Hendt
Sargeant
Col. Byfield
Naval stores and shipyard notes amid Newport observations
The column details fireworks names and effects then describes two revenue cutter schooners built by Thompson Stanton & Co with measurements and names Jefferson Davis and William L. Marcy. It reports on a North District School examination, weather and crops, a death in Swanzey, an Newport mayoral result, Masonic St John festival officers, and state brick schoolhouse repairs.
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Jefferson Davis
William L. Marcy
Masonic Fraternity
Warren
M. W. George
W. Marsh
Pascong
William Grey
Newport
Oliver Johnson
Providence
G. Treas
William C. Barker
William B. Snell
Armory Hall
Ventilating devise for trains praised by traveler observer
A railway traveler reports a patented train ventilation system that draws in pure air from the front car and distributes it with doors open between cars. On a 95 degree day the breeze filled all cars, reducing dust and cinders. The inventor, a Naugatuck Railroad conductor, aims to equip all trains and improve passenger comfort. The article also notes a new labor law setting a ten hour workday and age limits for workers with penalties for violations.
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Aden
Naugatuck
Conn
New Haven Road
New York
Waterbury
Funeral of Rev Dr Sharp Draws Boston Attendance
Boston observers note a large crowd at Rev Dr Sharp funeral held at Charles Street Church. Gov Clifford KK C Winthrop and merchants attend as President Wayland delivers a praise filled sermon praising the deceased. Bells toll and stores close by order of the Mayor.
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Customs and Post Office
State
High
Constitution
Reet
Hope Street
Hope
State Street
Thames Street
Thames
Bradford Street
Congrégational Church
J. W. Deantu
Teowas Swepano
Teowas Swepano; Singing’ BY the Choir. Reapino
da. Mawe A
D'W. Howe
Bhila
J. R. Hoan
Fort Adams
E. P. Wairur
Boston
Si Ie
Sharp
Charles Street
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