Presidential power and the perils of new leadership
The article debates how a new President should be prepared for office and the dangers of abrupt ascent. It contrasts hereditary succession with elected leadership, urging sagacity and patriotism. It cites President Buchanan as a tested statesman and calls for virtue to rescue the country from peril.
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Wiattley
Rye
Dépes
T Thore
Ihie
Himsalf
Europe
Oie
Buchanan
Debating Liquor Laws and Public Morality
A Providence letter argues for stricter liquor regulation while avoiding prohibition, noting the moral harms of drink and the need for enforcement. The writer decries tax burdens on temperate neighbors and endorses any effective, reasonable measure to curb vice without overstepping legal bounds.
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Rieger
Rand
Providence Post
Post
Friends of ‘Temperance Fou
the Post
Friends of Temperance
Gov F M Dimond Injured After Carriage Accident
Former governor F M Dimond suffered severe facial injuries after a fall from a carriage returning from New York. Gen A E Burnside and Capt A N Miller aided him. injuries included deep gashes requiring sewing, with the driver blamed for leaving reins on a hook. Dimond's condition improving with healing underway.
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F. M. Dinanp
New York
Fall River
A. E. Burnside
A. N. Miller
C. Easterbrooks
Bristol Neck
Burnside
Miller
Dimond
J. D'W Perry
Revival Sparks Growth Across Town Churches
A revival in town during the past winter brought about thirty to forty new members to the M E Church on probation and about twenty to the Baptist Church. Several joined the Congregational Church, with thirteen females baptized at the Methodist altar and five baptized by Rev. Mr. Reed of the Baptist Church.
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M. E.church
Baptist Church
Congregational Church
Mr. Reed
Petition to Divide Bristol District Withdrawn in Warren Report
The General Assembly committee reported on a petition to set off towns from Bristol and annex to Warren. It recommended petitioners be allowed to withdraw their petition. Action on the report was scheduled as a special order for the following Tuesday. The March term of the Supreme Court for the county will begin in this town on Monday.
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IPA
General “Assembly
Supreme Court
General Assembly
House of Representations
Jenckes
Judiciars
Hieram J.baker
North Kingstown
Fessenden
Cumberland
Committee On the Judiciary
Senate
Knowles
Newport
State Normal School
House
Yeas
Ladies of State Street Meth odist to Host Armory Affair
The Ladies of the State Street Methodist Church plan a two night affair at the Armory on Wednesday and Thursday with tables stocked by epicurers. A variety of useful and ornamental articles will be offered for sale and a pleasant time is anticipated. Dr John W Richmond dies in Philadelphia after long local service. Democra tige-Siste and District Conventions held in Providence nominate ticket with Potter and Rose names. Steamship Niagara brings Europe news. Empress of France attacked by madman but unharmed. William M Gifford, son of Capt H N Gifford, dies aboard the schooner Harriet Gardner near Key West after illness.
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State Street Methodist
Epicurer
John W. Richmond
Philadelphia
Providence
Americus
Potter
Cranston
James B. M. Potter
South Kingstown
Anderson C. Rose
Franklin J. Dickman
Gilbert Chace
Newport
A. F. Burnside
Congress
Charles Jackson
Scituate
Niagara
Halifax
Liverpool
Europe
France
Atlantic
Collins Line
New York
William .M. Gifford
H. N. Gifford
Harriet Gardner
Trinidad
Key West
Gifford
Capt Gifford
Man
Boston Journal
Glaan
Thomas Hedgecock
Commercial and Nautical Institute
Ayling
Copartner
M.P.S
Expenditures Show Increase Over Previous Year
The expenditures refer to a total of $29,088, higher than the prior figure of $26,762. The report highlights a net rise in spending.
General Assembly Proceedings and Amendments March 3 4 6
The Rhode Island General Assembly sessions note House of Representatives actions on highways burials and pauper support, revisions to public instruction and fisheries laws, and debates over the death penalty in Crimes and Punishments. Senate reports include Tiverton Bank and Bristol voter list actions. Wednesday to Friday records show amendments, readings, and adjournments.
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House of Representatives
Clarke
Providence
House
Angell
Public Instruction
Knowless
Newport
Normalé School
Putle
Senate
Congress Debates Tariff and Senate Bills in Second Session
The record covers the Second Session actions in Wasmeron on Monday February 28. Resolutions from Michigan oppose admitting more slave states. The House Post Route bill advances. Tariff conference report endorses substantial cuts totaling about 14 million and seeks relief for the nation. Senate bills pass, Minnesota railroad land measure amended to allot lands to Alabama. Adjourned.
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Congress
Wasmeron
Cass
Michigan
Scott
Davis
Hanter
Yeas
Nays
Messrs
Allen Broadhead
Collamer
Foot
Geyer
James
Wade
Wright
House
Mir. Campbell
Ohio
Committee of Ways and Means
Senate
Campbell
Conference
Cambell
Minnesota
Alabama
Inauguration of President Buchanan Opens Capitol Ceremony
Washington March 4 The inaugural procession for the Capitol began at noon. Buchanan and Breckinridge rode in an open carriage amid a long display representing the District militia and national forces. A Liberty goddess figure on a platform and a ship of war model led by Navy Yard craftsmen preceded by clubs and engines. Buchanan reached the Capitol at 1 pm to a cheering crowd and took the oath administered by Chief Justice Taney in the Senate Chamber before delivering his inaugural address from the Eastern Portico to thousands assembled.
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Buchanan
Washington
Capitol
Messrs Buchanan
Breckinridge
Keystone Club
Liberty
Navy Yard
Senate Chamber
Taney
Legislative corruption scare rocks Pennsylvania House
A disclosure during a Pennsylvania Legislature session revealed three private bills marked by private objections. A friend of a bill’s backer was asked to pay 300 dollars to remove objections, allegedly by reporters. The objectors claimed they acted on instruction from their allies, who would withdraw them on request. A committee was formed to investigate.
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Pennsylvania
Ater
Boston Bee
Verdigris Question Sparks Tin and Berry Poisoning Debate
A Prov. Journal correspondent challenges claims that verdigris forms on tin from acids in contraband preserves. The letter suggests verdigris should only form on copper and questions any harmful reactions from acids with tin vessels.
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Prov. Journal
Propeller to Aid Gen Walker Relocation And Supplies
A ship is fitting out at this port to reinforce Gen Walker. It will sail around Cape Horn with arms recruits and provisions as Morgan and Sons refuse to carry more recruits to Nicaragua.
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Ripton Walker
New York
Fortification appropriation for Adama Newport
A historical note records an appropriation of fifteen thousand dollars allocated for Adama Newport within the fortification budget. The entry names the beneficiaries and emphasizes the financial support linked to defense funds.
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Bilan
Adama
Newport
Prowler on Benefit Street Arrested After Street Harassment
A man who exposed himself to women on Benefit Street for months was trapped and arrested yesterday by officers Gross and J C Potter. He will likely be tried this morning, according to the Prov Post. 2d. SO
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Benefit Street
Gross
J. C. Potter
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Cardenas Harbor
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Tiverton
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