Bristol town records recount early probate and public works
The Bristol history outlines land dealings, judges of probate, and town governance from 1680 to 1689. It notes John Saffin and John Howland as key figures, describes rates for tax, land, and livestock, and mentions public works such as a minister's house and stocks.
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Richard Hammon
William Brenton
Keen Atherwn
John Wilson
Southard
William ‘Throo
Anthony Pry
Robert “ Thhompson
Smith
Thomas Blotvoo
Hoar
Samuel Cobbert
John Buge
Bonill
Richard White
Nathaniel Paine
Byfield
Hayman
Boston
Oliver Hig Ehare
Bristol
John Saffin
Swaerey
Ragland
America
Leverett
Narragansett Country
John Winthrop
Humphrey Atherwwn
Dudley
Andros
Massachuettts
Tors
Baylies
Jabex Howland
James Howland
John Howland
Plymouth
England
John Carver
Bethia Thacher
Anthony Thacher
Yarmouth
Benjamin Church
Richard Smith
London
New
Hope and
Constitution
Wear
John Cary
Samuel Gallop
Elizabeth Southworth
E. Southworth
Gothers
Southworth
William Throop
Nethaniel Bosworth
Hull
Elizabeth
Swain
Jebel Howland
Bhossy
Jabog Gorham
Netheniel Byfield
Pemjeema Church
John Carey
Tragic Death in New Orleans Public School Vault
A nine year old boy Jacob Polhemus died after being locked in a dark vault beneath a school stairs by a strict preceptress. He wedged a plank to the door, slipped headfirst through a panel, and suffocated when the plank fell away. The directorate and mayor held a meeting to investigate the incident.
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Polhamun
Jacob
Messrs
J. P. Freret
Mayhin, Matthewa Ad Andrews
New Orleans Bee
Cost of the Great Iron Bridge Raised in Nation
A report notes the erection of the Great Iron Bridge, highlighting its cost and significance as the most ambitious bridge project ever undertaken in the country.
Bristol District Notice on Publication Schedule
Domenex Bristol announces next issue will appear Friday morning to allow staff to join 4th of July events. Advertisers urged to send favors Thursday morning for timely insertion.
Release of T. W. Dorr from State Prison
Walter S. Burgess carries an Assembly order releasing Thomas W. Dorr from the State Prison after a vote of 8 to 9. Dorr is freed but not restored to full citizenship, which can be granted on taking an oath of allegiance before a Supreme Court judge.
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T. W. Dorr
Walter S. Burgess
Providence
Thomas W. Dorr
Supreme Court
Temperance Fourth of July Celebration and Town Notes
A temperance procession forms on the Common at 16 o clock directed by Mr. Davin Cor, with prayers, address, singing, and benediction at the Congregational Church. Other items report a fire incident near High and Bradford, a clambake excursion by Cateract Fire Engine Company, local port surveyor appointment, a drowned youth at Prudence Island, Coventry town voting on licenses, a spinning frame in Lowell, a fatal accident in Fall River, and various maritime and legislative notes from Boston and New York.
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Davin Cor
Constitution Street
Constitution
Hope Street
Hope
State Street
State
High
Bradford
Fall River
Cateract Fire Engine Company
Hristo
Ferry
Borrowers and the Paper A Lesson in Courtesy
The piece recounts a humorous editorial on newspaper borrowing versus subscribing, praising readers who support the Phenix. It notes a large New York procession for General Jackson and describes the solemn display, mourning attire, and crowds, with details of the route and ceremony.
General Assembly June Session Opens With Forenoon Business
Tuesday morning of the June session saw the House convene at 10 o’clock with a quorum and messages exchanged with the Senate. The petition of Martha Howell for sale of real estate advanced, and committees reported readiness on amnesty and liberation and Cranston contested election. The day closed amid routine adjournment and interchanged communications.
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Srvare
Martha Howell
House
T. T. Hazard
Gov. Diman
Dexter
Cranston
Senate
Houss
George G. King
United x
Openeoes
Amnesty Controversy Over Dorr Case Split in Rhode Island Legislature
The Rhode Island General Assembly debated amnesty and pardon for political offenses from the late rebellion. The Select Committee warned against unconditional liberation of Thomas W. Dorr, urging restraint pending Supreme Court decision. The house and senate heard amendments and prepared actions on the Dorr case, with reports and votes outlined.
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Aled
Beidler
Patna
Bair
Nott Goddard
Coats
Myr
J iCraneton
Senate
Hovar
Eatgrillah
Providayes
Tle
Laatsgesipg
Muh
Mit
Ri Jaland
General Assembly
Newport
W Dorr
Rhode Islan
Newport Memorialists
T. W. Dorr
Supreme Court of the State
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Rhodealand
M. G. Goddard
R B. Cranton
R. B. Cranston
Tourtellat
Fothier
Tourtellot
House
Tovay
Providence Journal
Enrant
Messrs. Diman and Smith
Dorr
Supreme Court
Weeden
Potter
Westerly
North Providence
Cranston
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Ree Bs Pamiting
Oodbury
Ial Gallup
Eng Hammon
Tree Ponds
Woodbridge
John Rogers
John Wilkins
John Martin
Hugh Woodbury
James Burrill
Jonathan Davenport
Benjamin Jones
Zachary Curtis
John Corps
Julio Gladding
Joseph Ford
Bellormen Bosworth
John Hinton
Edward Bosworth
George Waldron
Nicholas Mead
Thomas Walker
Robert Taft
John Pape
Joseph Jacobs
Captn Charest
Serjeant Cary
Capti Church
Free Trade Bazar
Govent Garden
Franklin
Geor Hammond
Liverpool
Leeds
General Washington
H. St
G. Washington
Cambridge
Stanley
Thomas
Thureday
New York
Sistesh Toys
Montego Bay
Jamaica
St. Aph’s Parish
Rowse
Ile Antharosta Gazette
Mansyunk Tunnel
Philadelphia and Reading
Teexecmialy
Pottstown
Howe Tross
Domenex
Friends of Temperance
Nathan Bardin
Elkanah French
Coventry
The
Boston Transcript
Lowell
Mevanenoug
John Wilbur
Trav Siler
Brothers
Rio Janeiro
Porpolsa
Brunswick
Rio
Wen
Duer
U.S
Raritan
Atlantic and
Henry Streets
Brooklyn
Poria
Legislatre
Jaws
Sam
Togo
St. Lews
Repub
Borrowere
Phenix
Brighton
Chloe
Joel
Rascal
Lne
Jackson
Journal of Commerce
Marseilles
Sons of England
Germany
Odd Fellows
Jersey City
Andrew Jackson
Crape
Chatham Street
East Broadway
Grand Street
Bowery
Union Park
Park
Broadway
City Hall
Presbyterian Church
Butler
Texas
Rio Grande
Washington Union
Galveston
Vepton
Goman
Austin
Hata
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