Rhode Island Act Fragments Include Seining Limits and Insane Poor Aid
A scanned Rhode Island legislative fragment outlines fishing restrictions for ponds and Potter Pond, with penalties for violations and repeals of earlier acts. It also covers hospital costs for insane persons at Butler Hospital, town liability for commitments, voter registry examinations, and taxation proceeds for schools. The text includes references to Henry Bowen as secretary and repeals of prior provisions, plus amendments on the care of the poor and binding children to Providence Friends Society obligations.
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General Assembly
Butler Hospital
Asid Hospital
Magiatiate
United States
Aerineas
Henry Bowen
France in Turmoil as Civil War Flares Across Europe
Reports from Paris warn of a deadly civil conflict with estimates of 10 000 to 15 000 dead as demagogues and foreign influence fuel unrest. The piece foresees military rule under Lamartine and notes wider European fomentation, plus lingering hopes for republican government fading. It also mentions naval and banking news, plus local appointments and a murder case in Troy.
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Europe
France
Paris
Lamartine
England
Eurepe
Bridge over Miagera River completed and other notices
The suspension foot bridge across the Miagera river below the Palle is now finished and passengers cross safely. Twenty eight children, twenty of whom are black, were placed in a house under female care and burned. they belonged to Gov. Johanna. Philadelphia factory operatives vote to limit to ten hours after July 4 following a ten hour workday plan. Mexico reports Tampico captured by authorities and fears of Indian attacks looming. Mrs Mary Dickson reappointed postmistress of Lancaster Pa. The Journal of Commerce notes no sailing ships at port but ten ocean steamers under construction. Williamsburg ferry crash injures John Inman’s son and Mr Ranson, who is said to be dead.
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N. ¥. Journal of Commerce
Veto power and slavery in Taylor era politics
The letter debates General Taylor's veto authority and views on slavery in new territories. It argues Taylor would veto or approve based on constitutional conscience, praises compromise as union preserving, and warns against barn burner politics fueling division between free and slave states.
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Phenix
Gen. Taylor
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Allison
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Bright
Indiana
Missouri
Oregon
New Mexico
California
Ogree
New York
Free States
Washington
Barn-Borpera
Change and political shifts in the 1836 race
The author notes a pattern of change in public figures from Van Buren to Cass and Taylor. He cites evolving views on suffrage and slavery, praising Taylors qualities while recounting Cass’s misfortunes and altered public reception. He also reflects on personal changes in opinion.
News From Europe and China Noted in Halifax Arrival
The Caledonia reached Halifax at noon on the 24th and Buena Vista went to Boston with the latest dispatches. Reports from Europe describe unsettled France, rising Louis Napoleon sentiment, Italian defeats, Berlin riots, Prague insurrection, Naples unrest, and Sicilian troop movements. Russia shows warlike prep while a China Mail note on April 6 cites a typhoon loss claim of seventeen American whalers, later disputed. England notes the Hibernia and United States sailings and large specie inflows, including $800,000 from the West India steamer.
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Auatii
Ana
Berlin
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Calabria
Insurgenta
Russia
China Mail
Yishua
China
England
Hibernia
Liverpool
New York
United States
Havre
Southampton
West India
Continental Europe in Turmoil as Crises Spiral Across Nations
The latest European turmoil reports widespread disarray across Germany and Denmark, with peasant uprisings over taxation, resignation rumors from Arago, and fears of a February upheaval. Berlin sees deadly clashes as crowds seize an arsenal, while Russian and Danish talks fail to ease tensions amid looming war threats.
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Lovie Bonaparte
Cory
M. Arago
Martine
Europe
Willmer & Smith
Duchies
Schleswig
Russia
Halstein
Paul I
Berlin
Vienna
Paria
Tocsin
Ossia
Germany
Stow
Arrival of Pennsylvania regiments sparks grand city reception
The second Pennsylvania regiment with detachments from New York and Maryland arrived at 1 PM to booming cannon, bells, and immense cheers. The city will be illuminated that night as two steamers, carrying company volunteers, are expected to reach later. Canal and river preparations enable swift transport home. In Quebec, Cape Diamond rock shows a widening crack, alarms issued, few evacuations yet. 10 deaths at Grosse Isle, 153 in hospital, rock opening up to three feet.
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Pennsylvania
New York
Maryland
Quebec
Montreal
Cape Diamond
Engineer Department
Grosse Isle
Telegraph line from Pynland to Halifax to be built
Agent J R Darrow announces the telegraph project from Pynland to the New Brunswick boundary to connect with a Halifax line. Intermediate stations include Yath Damariscotia Walgboro Kaat Thomaston Belfast and Bangor. Line expected this fall with Halifax provincial line built simultaneously, shortening Liverpool travel by about two and a half days.
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Halifaxsare
Liverpool
Bost. Poss
Outlaws Gale Wagero and McGrat Killed Near Red Creek
Reports say Gale Wagero and McGrat, linked to local robberies, were killed at Red Creek Mississippi near the Alabama line after an attempted debt collection at Ray's house. Ray and relatives fired in self defense. the pair were killed, Ray and companions later discharged as justifiable homicide.
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Ray
Wes
Fragmentary historical note on Whig press in Massachusetts
The text describes disjointed references to disconient newspapers in Massachusetts and mentions Whig elements, a spy of warcenrr, and a contention among the Whigs, with unclear names and dates. The fragment hints at a broader political struggle and press landscape without coherent specifics.
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Wessfield
Taylor and Filmore
Massachusetts
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