Public amusements and liberty in American life
The piece argues Americans seek public holidays and entertainment to ease constant civic responsibility. It contrasts European amusements with home life, schools, Lyceums, and religious gatherings as healthier outlets, while defending vigilance as the price of freedom and the dignity of manhood in a republic. It notes plans to leave readers with goodwill toward friends and mentions court cases and local notices in a closing excerpt.
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Jotin
United States
America
Europe
Revival fervor and record cold grip New England towns
The piece notes a surge in religious revivals across cities like New York Boston Providence New Bedford and similar towns indicating a shift from money focus to spiritual pursuits. It also reports extreme cold with temperatures near or below zero in Dedham West Needham Newton and nearby areas and describes strong March winds and heavy bellows in the scene.
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New York
Boston
Providence
New Bedford
New England
Aunrisa
Dedham
Needham Village
Newton
Thia Town
Providenice Notable Citizen Dies After Brief Illness
Esteemed Providenice resident er Surrzray Doxx, Esq., age unknown, died on Wednesday after a brief illness. He was the father of the late Thomas YW. Dorr and regarded as a venerable figure in the community. Local authorities have not released further details.
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Er Surrzray Doxx
Providenice
Thomas YW. Dorr
Contemptible remarks cited in Warren Telegraph trial notice
The text notes intent to cite Warren Telegraph remarks on the Gov. W Littell petition trial before the General Assembly but rejects the abusive content as too contemptible to merit notice. challenges any capitalizing editor to proceed.
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Warren Telegraph
Governor Horrin Hosts General Assembly at Mansion
Ex Governor Horrin entertained members of the General Assembly in elegant style at his princely mansion on Wednesday evening last. The sociality and agreeable manners of the Governor made attendees feel perfectly at home in his presence.
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Horrin
General Assembly
Evening Telegraph touted as promising Providence paper
A neat Providence sheet called the Evening Telegraph from N Banos Wituraus and H L Tittincuast is reviewed as promising. The note expresses belief the experiment will succeed and urges Providence support for an evening paper.
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Evening Telegraph
Providence
N. Banos Wituraus
H. L. Tittincuast
Glass house proverb mixup cited in local paper
A Fall River Evening Star note claims a misprint in a preceding item. The article references a remark about Phenzz and a word intended as Supreme but printed September, prompting a playful exchange over wording and proofing in the Star office.
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Fall River
Evening Star
Phenzz
New American Cyclopedia details unveiled and praised
Mossra D Kimball Co Providence publishes with D Appleton New York under Mossra Charles A Dana and George Ripley Plans show weekly numbers at 25 cents and monthly parts at 1 each Every fourth weekly and monthly number will have a steel portrait Present number features Baron Von Humboldt Entire work runs to 175 numbers and 15 volumes of 750 pages Clough of Kimball Co relays a Brown University President endorsement emphasizing national value.
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Mossra
D. Kimball & Co
Providence
D. Appleton & Co
New York
Charles A Dana
George Ripley
Baron von Humboldt
Clough
Kimball & Co
Brown University
Gov Walker’s Letter Defends Kansas Tecompton Question stance
Governor Waxen asserts Gov Walker was misrepresented over alleged abandonment of Kansas peace and support for Tecommpton administration. Walker’s letter to the Indiana Convention is presented as forceful and direct.
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Gov
Waxen
Walker
Kansas
Tecompton
Spain’s Decline and the Inquisition’s Shadow
A detailed lecture recounts Spain’s decay linked to widespread ignorance and lingering customs, the Inquisition as a political tool, and the erosion of liberty under successive regimes. It praises Spanish women and peasantry, critiques church influence, and notes reformist hopes amid constitutional lapses.
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Spain
Adam
Ferdinand
Burk
Young
Montesquieu
Marshall
Washington
Charles
America
England
France
Humboldt
Christiana
Agai
Sumner
Public documents honored by U S Senate figure
The article credits Hon James F Suuons of the U S Senate for valuable public documents and expresses gratitude for the collection provided to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Suuons
U. S. Senate
Providence trader offers damaged stock at nominal prices
Curar B Snoxon of Providence reports a portion of his clothing stock damaged by fire and smoke and is selling it at nominal prices. Patrons seeking value are urged to call on him and see his advertisement in another column.
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Supreme Court
Ciier
Bogle Banko Bri Igs
Janes. LeBaron
Gorl
Ibasipinee Weeyit
James H. Monson
Caleb B. L
C. B. LeBaron
Monson
LeBaron
A. Paine
J. M. Blake
Samuel Viall Et al
Robert T. Smith
Mary Viall
Mary
Ebenezer Smith
W. H. Potter
Bradley
Otis Bullock
Stephen Peck
Joseph Peck
Peck
Tillinghast & Bradley
J. J. van Pelt
Joseph L. Gardner
Gorge Miller
James H. West
Joseph M. Blake
Martha
Richmond
Court of Probate
Appello
W.H. Potter
J. Turner
Susan Gorham
Charles Fales
Martha D. Moore
F. M. Diman
Advisenent
Petter
J. M. Pitman
State
Joanna O'Brion
Byron Diman
Providence
Warren & Bristol R. R. Co
Bill
Equity
Potter
Blake
Samuel J. Allyn
Eer Curar
B. Snoxon
News from Mexico and Texas via the southern mail
Washington March 1. Southern mail brings New Orleans papers with Mexico news from Cuernavaca dated January 20. Bandits attacked Igupia, were repulsed. Gaona was killed. Tepecoacuilco captured. murders by assassination noted. Vicario advanced with forces. Texan reports mention Almo reaching Galveston. Austin correspondent says Texas Legislature passed an act offering vast public lands at fixed prices from 125 to 2 per acre. Indians quiet on frontier. Panic subsided. pioneers returning home. A Texas Senate committee proposes seven delegates to a southern states convention, funds provided.
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Mexico
Texas
Washington
Southern Mail
New Orleans
Tennessee
Eco Nacional
Cuernavaca
Igupia
Gaona
Tepecoacuilco
Vicario
Texes
Thebarque Almo
New York
Galveston
Seymour
Hartford
Denis)y Tofaulter
Austin
Thei Cimes
New York Young Men's Christian Association Circular 1848
A February 20 1848 circular from the New York Y M C A promotes daily prayer meetings from noon to 1 pm at 44 John Street Chicago? no. It urges readers to invite others and notes transformations among young men in city centers while linking a broad alliance of Baptist and Presbyterian groups to a shared moral mission. It also mentions gas meter controversy in Brooklyn and Fall River mayoral results with party tallies.
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New Yorke
Young Men‘s Christian Association
New York
Business Men's Union
Joun Street
Metuovist
John Street
Broadway
Fulton Street
Metro Olis
Wan
Young Men’s Christian Association
Waverly Place
Sodom
New York Young Men‘s Christian Association
Edward Colgate
James Fairman
WM. M. Hastings
George P. Edgar
Chas
A. Moore
Death of a Rhode Islander in Havana
Havana dated dispatch reports Ellis Maggon a young Rhode Islander died in Havana after two months in the city. He recovered from bowel inflammation but fell ill again after travelling to the countryside then back to Havana twenty hours before death. He was well regarded. his body embalmed for return to the United States.
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Havana
New York Herald
Ellis Maggon
Rhode Island
United States
Loss of schooner Magyar after gale near Havre
The Magyar, a 150 ton schooner from Boston to Augusta with flour meal and corn, foundered in a fierce gale on November 7. Five crew members perished and three survivors Elbridge S. Thomas Henry Edwards and John Sharp were rescued by a French vessel and landed at Havre on December 4. The ship owned by Rockland interests and captained by Robert M Hayner had no insurance on the vessel though cargo coverage existed.
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Snipwreck
Lirg
Magyar
Baltimore
Augusta
Havre
Boston
John Riley
John Davis
John Lindsay
Elbridge S. Thomas
Henry Edwards
John Sharp
Robert Af. Hayner
Rockland
Belfast
Mystery Fire at Pacific Hotel Arrests Linked to Murder
Reports from St. Louis detail a deadly blaze at the Pacific Hotel with at least five bodies found, some burned in beds. Suspects include tenant Sanders alias Taylor, a boarder, and two employees. Authorities say evidence suggests murder and robbery to conceal it. arrests made, investigations ongoing.
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St. Louis
Murper
Pacific Hotel
Taylor
St. Louis Democrat
Ephraim Doane
Orson
Doane
Cit
Sanders Taylor
Sanders Alias
Pacific House
Lord
Seventh Street
Walnut
Seventh Streets
Ganter’s
Townsley House
Daniel W. Strader
Charles Waldrop
Wm. Torrens
Sea Serpent or Sea Weed Captured by English Ship
An English ship master recounts capturing an enormous sea creature that proved to be a sea weed with long barnacles. He claims its head and neck resembled a serpent and suggests this explains other sea serpent reports. Charleston reports Florida governor calling more volunteers for Billy Bowlegs war.
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Tne Sxa Ssnrzent
Sves
Tae
Bownzes
Charleston
S. C
Plorida
Billy Bowlogs
Providence Senate and House session summaries 1857
The Rhode Island legislature convened with a Senate quorum of 17 doctors present and House attendance at 38. Reports from the Railroad Commissioners and proposed amendments to public health and state house projects dominated deliberations, including sidewalk and office space discussions. Committee appointments and resolutions sought feasibility studies for a new State House, with timelines and funding considerations outlined.
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Smart
Messrs. Jonckes
Providence
Eldred
North Kingstown
Greene
Warwick
Bayley
Bristol
Committee On the Judiciary
Agro
NTS
Randall
Warren
Geo. W
Lita
Penne
BTS
Bris Warren
Lerve
Aesbeldian
Abe
Tallman
House of Representatives
Peckham
Shell Fisherieay
Manchester
Portsmouth
Judiciary
van, Zandt
General Assembly
Messrs
Vanandt
Jenkes
Howard
Senare
Senate
Senate Acr
House
Cty
State Auditor
Judiciary Committee
State Property
Newport
Pedroerhy
Circuit Court
City of
Supreme Court
Court of Common Pleas
County of Providence
Varios
Enict
L. Fairbrother
S. Peckham
D. Clarke
Provdence County
Geo. B. Knowles
Newport County
S. H. Greene
Kent County
D. Rodman
Washington County
C. Randall
Bristol County
J. House of Representatives
Judicia Committee
Secretary of State
Sxnark
Clarke
Cumberland
Secretary of States
Justices of the Peace
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American Cyclopedia
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Ie Mae Rade
Bélmont
the Hague
Alps
Rosa Bonhem
Meissenier
Art Union Rooms
Holy Family
Murillo
Aspinwall
Metacomet
Bos
Es Journal
Sto
Tk Piont
Soren
Boylston
Chure
New Redford
Mr. Craig
Fats Gas
New York Times
Robert Prince
Brooklyn
Enecron
N. B. Borden
Blaisdell Citizens
Citizens
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