Repeal and Appellate Provisions in Crimes Act Amendment
The act expands concurrent jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the Court of Common Pleas in county cases and outlines appeal procedures from sentences to the appellate court. It details recognizance conditions, timing, and certification requirements, with a note that prior acts inconsistent are repealed and the act takes effect upon passage.
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General Assembly
Supreme Court
Court of Common Pleas
Si- Court
Court of ‘Common Pleas
WM. R, Watson
Mayor raids Gamantine houses in Oineyville
The mayor with Officers Shaw Cage and Hart forced entry to Walter Proctor’s drinking and gambling house in Oineyville. Nine men hid in a cellar, including Putnam, were captured. Walter Proctor Daniel Peck and Eddy were taken to the watch. A second raid at Middle street run by Mr. Barlow led to further arrests as Alexander Curtis claimed the premises.
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Gamantine
Shaw, Cage
Hart
Walter Procter
I’ Oineyville
Shaw
Putnam
Walter Proctor
Daniel Peck
Eddy
Cranston
Case
Middle Street
Barlow
Alexander Curtis
Providence Tribune
Mered ith Village Floor Collapse Hospitalizes Dozens
In Meredith Village N H during a town meeting, the floor collapsed sending 306 people eight feet onto stones and debris. Injured include Geo Clark John Mead John Leavitt Hiram Plummer R C Tuttle and Tho Eastman with others sustaining broken limbs. Two deaths were reported as the train departed.
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Conconn
N. H
Meredith Village
New Town Hall
Geo
Clark
John
M Mead
John Leavitt
Hiram Plummer
R. C. Tuttle
Tho
Eastman
Fires Ravage South Carolina and Georgia Woods
Despatches report extensive forest fires across the Carolinas and Georgia with Lexington threatened, railroads and telegraph lines damaged, sawmills and houses burned, cotton trains halted, and a strong gale hindering containment efforts. Savannah to Macon pine woods also ablaze. communication disrupted.
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Camden
Carolina Railroad
Gadsden
Greenville
Savannah
Macon
Fremont Claim Confirmed by Supreme Court in California Gold Land
The Supreme Court has confirmed Col. Fremont's claim to a vast gold land tract in California. The land's value is incalculable though possession would be difficult, and its vast mineral wealth could alter mining prospects once opened for settlement and use.
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Faront
Supreme Court of the United States
Col
Fremont
California
Supreme Court
Study in tae Stacer John Clean at Gorham Co.
John Clean, an employee of Gorham & Co., was walking home after completing his shift when the routine day turned into a minor incident near the shop.
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Tae Stacer
John Clean
Gorham & Co
Robbery Attempt Wounds Man on Olney Street
Saturday evening a man, carrying his week’s wages, was attacked from behind on Olney street. He was struck with a slang shot and received a severe wound but did not fall, and the assailant did not pursue the robbery. The Providence Journal notes the incident.
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Olney Street
Clean
Providence Journal
Nations Arm in Western Europe Against Russia in Historic Alliance
An editorial urges England and France to lead a united Western European coalition to confront Russia. It notes growing war preparations across Europe, with Sweden Naples Spain and others joining or about to join, while Prussia may stay aloof or side with Russia. The piece argues for guaranteeing stability to prevent revolutions and contrasts despotism with liberty, warning of revolts and the risks of a fragmented Europe. It also reflects on the broader moral frame of supporting oppressed peoples and the unpredictable outcomes of such a grand struggle.
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England
France
Europe
Russia
Reparte
Sweden
Naples
Spain
Tuscany
Parma
Modena
Portugal
Prussia
Otf
Austria
Fingland
Jance
Louis Napoleon
Rome
God
Violent Cape Cod Storm Claims Ships and Lives
A Friday storm, mild in this quarter, wrought havoc at Cape Cod with vessels and lives lost. The ship Wm. A. Cooper from Savannah to Boston ashore at Scituate, three men dead. Bark California from New York to Boston ashore at Manomet Point, one man lost. A large ship and several schooners ashore. Gale hit Vineyard Sound with several veagers going ashore at Holme a Hole.
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Cape Cod
Wm. A. Cooper
Savannah
Boston
Scituate
Bark
California
New York
Manomet Point
Vineyard Sound
Holme A Hole
Freight rates for small packages from Providence
A correspondent complains about high carrier charges for small parcels sent from Providence to this place. He paid thirty cents freight on a two dollar bundle and notes freight usually exceeds the article's value. He expects relief only with the railroad completion and a fair express service.
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Providence
March Term Opens With Supreme Court in Town
The March term of the County Supreme Court opened Tuesday with Chief Justice Staples and Justices Brayton and Bosworth. Most cases were continued and little business transacted. Charity E. Brown was granted a divorce. A bill in equity involving Tiffany et al. against Potter et al. was moved to Providence County by consent. The court adjourned the same day. The Court of Common Pleas also sat on Tuesday and adjourned to the 26th inst.
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Supreme Court
Staples
Brayton and Bosworth
Charity E. Brown
Bill
Ebenezer Tiffany
Als
Nathaniel F. Potter
Providence County
Court of Common Pleas
Fourth lecture by Mr Eames to be held at Court House
The fourth lecture by Mr Eames will be delivered at the Court House on Tuesday evening next. A large audience is expected as interest grows. The past week was cold and unsettled with easterly winds and storms including rain snow and drizzle causing many citizens to suffer from severe colds.
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Eames
Court House
Harren's New Morntain for Manca at Easterbrookes Depot
The Easterbrookes Magazine and Newspaper Depot received Harren's New Morntain for Manca containing items such as Darien Exploring Expedition Ancient and Modern Artillery Personal Memoirs of the Bourbons in Spain The New comes Locusts in the East Monthly Record of Current Events.
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Harren
Concert of Wood Street Sabbath School Pupils Tonight
The Concert of the pupils of the Wood Street Sabbath School will be held at the Court House this evening if pleasant. Attendees are assured of pleasing performances and are encouraged to attend to support the performers.
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Woodstreet
Court House
Africa Arrives Halifax from Europe Four Days Late
The Africa with Captain Harrison reaches Halifax en route to Boston after leaving Liverpool on the 3rd. The death of the Emperor of Russia is announced in Lords and Commons. Officials suggest apoplexy following influenza. no battle news yet as Vienna Conference set to open. Funds rose on the news.
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Halifax
Europe
Russia
Hallifax
Royal Mail
Africa
Harrison
Boston
Liverpool
Pacific
House of Lords
Lord Clarendon
Commons
Lord Palmerston
England
Voyage of the John Land Ends with Tahiti Safe Return
Boston ship John Land captained by Percival sailed July from Boston for San Francisco and after distress at Valparaiso and mutinous actions by crew, ended up at Tahiti. It is alleged Capt Pratt attempted to seize cargo and abandon Percival, with diver reports and French authorities involved. The U S sloop Portsmouth and Capt Bryant provided assistance while further accusations emerged from Tahiti and Valparaiso reports.
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Boston Journal
Joan Lane
John Land
Boston
Percival
San Francisco
Valparaiso
Tahiti
Honolulu
Bry
Ant
Gideon Howland
New Bedford
Marquesas
D. M. Hall
Fall River
Pratt
N. Jon
Fukuhiwa
Marquesas Islands
Bryant
Mesars. Morgan, Hathaway & Co
D.C. Wakeman
Arthur
Naumkeag
Land
News From Havana Steamer Arrivals and Cuban Reports
The Crescent City reached New York from Havana with dates to the 5th. The El Dorado, from Aspinwall to Havana, reported being fired upon by the Spanish frigate Ferralena near Havana, with shots near the bow and over the wheel-house. The Princeton was at Havana. Cuban news deemed unimportant. Molasses firm, codfish in fair demand, lard heavy. Freights and exchange noted as dull or steady at former rates.
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Havana
New York
Crescent City
el Dorado
Aspinwall
Ferralena
U. S
Princeton
Capitol police officer’s daughter found dead with throat cut
Washington March 12. A married daughter of Mr Wales a capitol police officer vanished last night and was located this morning in a neighbor’s kitchen with a severed throat. She was described as a highly accomplished lady.
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Washington
Wales
Capitol
City Council Censures Police Over Baker Escape Reward Offer
In New York on March 1 the Common Council after an animated discussion passed a resolution censuring police authorities for allowing Baker, the Poole murderer, to escape. It authorizes the Mayor to offer a $5000 reward for Baker's arrest and conviction.
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New York
Baker
Poole
War and politics update from Europe and ships reach New York
Ten days into the war period reports detail Roebuck's inquiry motion carried in Parliament, Gladstone and others resignations, and Cabinet reshuffle with Lord John Russell as Colonial Secretary. The Liprandi led Russian attack on Eapatoria is repulsed. Omar Pacha commands Turks. Steamship Pacific arrives with Liverpool dates and 27th ult. English riots ease as ships return. trade, breadstuffs, and bullion show modest movement. Health improves, preparations for Sebastopol siege noted amid broader peace talks.
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Paviffc
New Yoas
Pacific
Comstock
Africa
Lark Sands
Roebuck
Gladstone
Herbert
Graham
Omar Pacha
Liprandi
John Russell
Lord Raglan
Lord Lucan
Graham-te
Joseph Hume
Eapatoria
Sebastopol
England
Liverpool
London
Steamship Union
New York
Cowes
Commercial
Manchester
Messrs
Hermann
Cox & Co
Richardson, Spence & Co
Lod Raglan
Palmerston
Vienna
Lord Elgin
Board of Control
Europe
Louis Napoleon
Crimea
Austria
Russia
Sardinia
Earl of Lucan
Layard
Earl of Harrowby
Lord Panmure
Great Britain
United States
Pe- Tatiqna
Constantinople
Shipwrecks Reported Along Cape Cod Coast
Further accounts from Cape Cod today reveal numerous shipwrecks and storms not previously recorded, with likely more to come. A schooner driven ashore bottom up, possibly Hutoke or Drinkwater from Norfolk to Boston, all hands reported lost. Boston Journal, 14th.
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Cape Cod
Seoul
Hutoke
Drinkwater
Norfolk
Boston
Journal
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Potans R. Watson
Sec
Bristol
Custom House
New Hampshire
Congress
Howourty
Portsmouth
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