Gambling suppression act excerpts on seizure and appeal
The document outlines procedures for seizing gambling implements in places of gambling and the process to summon owners or keepers, including warrants, court adjournments, and publication. It details forfeiture, restoration, and destruction of seized items, plus appeals to higher courts and related cost rules.
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Millars
Narragansett Bay
Justice of the Peace
Supreme Court
Court of Common Pleas
Sqiq
Peet
Ortip
NT Ees
William R, Watson
Sec'ry
Baker Suspected Murderer Seen in Lewiston On Way to Canada
March Burrato report says Baker, the Paol murder suspect, likely passed through Lewiston and was recognized at a hotel by Mr. Rice the negro comedian. Rice claimed Baker was in a heavy drab overcoat with cap low over eyes and left arm crossed. An officer was sent to Toronto for deposition and further details.
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Burrato
Baker
Paol
Canada
Mr. Rice
Lewiston
Toronto
Rice
Hvre
U S Storeship Relief Seen Near New York Port
Capt. Gorton reports sighting the U S storeship Relief at New York yesterday after leaving Rio Janeiro bound for Boston. The ship's home port and voyage details are noted in Rio Janeiro-Boston Journal.
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Gorton
U. S
New York
Rio Janeiro
Boston Journal
Abuses in Politics Trigger Strong Rebuke and Calls for Reform
In a moral and political broadside, the Geer EZ asserts widespread corruption across U S politics, condemning party rode to power and urging officials from the presidency to local offices to face contempt. It notes a Providence convention and warns about Sam’s potential bid to carry the state, while reporting a jail escape by three youths and criticizing the local jail as insecure. The piece also notes Rev. Eames upcoming lecture and laments low attendance.
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ICP
New York Police Numbers Revealed by Chief Matsell
The New York City police force counts 1149 members with 78 natives of the United States and 47 natives of foreign countries. Among the foreign born 305 are Irish. 39 active officers have been in State Prison, including 24 Americans and 15 foreigners, with 23 Americans previously imprisoned abroad.
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Tue Ponce
New York
United States
Matsell
Letter from a Crimea officer notes wartime hardship
An extract from a Crimea era letter describes severe sickness among troops, shortages of boots and clothing, and the near extinction of the 63d. It notes warm clothing and huts arriving too late, predicts milder weather in April, and laments lost lives from inadequate winter clothing.
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Bozes
63D
Strange foreign vessel sighting at sea near Saxon inquiry
Capt Groton of the Saxon reports a mysterious sloop of war seen at sea. The crew dodged naming the vessel, claimed Rio Janeiro for New York then Para for New York, and wore cloaks with hoods. He believes the craft is foreign built and the sighting remains unclear.
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Groton
Saxon
Rio Janeiro
New York
Para
Bristol to Get First Class Hotel on Hope Street
The Bristol Ferry House veteran Capt. William Vars has leased the former home of the late William Henry O Wolf on Hope Street and will convert it into a hotel. The central, airy mansion will gain lodging rooms and reportedly no bar will be operated, appealing to travelers and locals seeking a respectable stay.
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Bristol
Wm. Vars
Bristol Ferry House
Hope Street
Lnte
Henry O'Wolf
Capt. Vars
Capt Vars
Bristol Custom House Post Office Appropriation Acknowledged
The Providence Post defends its stance on the Bristol Custom House and post office appropriation. It notes Democrats long promised action and credits the GOP and others for urging Congress to approve a suitable building, expressing satisfaction at the appropriation.
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Providence Post
Congress
Bristol
Dissolving Views Lecture To Be Shown Tuesday Evening
Mr. Young will present an instructive exhibition of Dissolving Views with an explanatory lecture on passions and history. Clergymen across denominations praise the program, including Rt. Rev. Dr. Clarke of Providence and Rev. Bellows of New York. The event aims to educate the young.
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Eames
Jerusalem
Shumla
Varna, &c
Young
Dr. Clarke
Providence
H. J. Fox
EB. Church of
Hartford
Warren Lyceum to Hear Wendell Phillips in Lost Arts Talk
Warren announces the final lecture of the Lyceum course by Wendell Phillips of Boston. The subject, likely Lost Arts, is billed as highly engaging. Phillips is praised as a premier speaker. The talk begins at 7:12 PM at Armory Hall, with seating limited for early arrivals.
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Warren Lyceum
Warren
Wendell Phillips
Boston
Phillips
North America
Armory Hall
Whig Convention to Nominate State Officers in Providence
A Whig State and District Convention will meet in Providence on Wednesday the 28th at 11 o clock A M to nominate candidates for Governor and general officers for the coming year and to select representatives to the next United States Congress.
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Providence
Pernam's Seven Mile Mirror Opens at Armory Hall
The Seven Mile Mirror by Pernam drew large crowds in Fall River and opened last evening at Armory Hall. It will be shown again today at 3 PM for schools and again tonight for the public, with splendid music and songs accompanying the performance.
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Pernam
Fall River
Armory Hall
Democratic Delegates Elected and Nominating Choices Reported
A Bristol Rhode Island Democratic caucus elected Cornelius Diamond Jacob Babbitt and Henry Goff as delegates to the State Convention. Hezekiah Wardwell William J. Miller and John C. Rich selected for the Providence District Convention. Resolutions condemn Know Nothings as anti constitutional and dangerous to republicanism. Providence nominations include Americus Y. Potter for Governor and a slate for officers. Thomas Davis and Benjamin B. Thurston chosen for Congress in their districts.
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Cornelius K. Dimond
Jacob Babbitt
Henry Goff
Hezekiah C. Wardwell
Wm. J. Miller
John C. Rich
Providence
New Hampshire
Union
Bristol
United States
Americus Y. Potter
Nicholas Brown
Warwick
Asa Potter
South Kingstown
Walter S. Burges
Cranston
Nathan Hammett
Newport
Thomas Davis
North Providence
Congress
Benjamin B. Thurston
The R. J. Schoolmaster Magazine and Rhode Island Politics
The first issue of a monthly magazine titled The R. J. Schoolmaster published by the Superintendent of Public Schools Providence includes many school related articles and costs one dollar annually. The Providence Tribune reports a Glocester lawyer delegate denounced the Know Nothings with strong rhetoric at the Democratic Convention.
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R. J. Schoolmaster
Public Schoole
Providence
The
Providence Tribune
Glocester
Rhode Island
Arrival of the Northern Light Brings San Francisco News
The Northern Light reached New York with San Francisco dates to February 26 and 262 passengers plus 92,000 dollars in dust. Banking house failures shook markets, Page Bacon & Co, Adams & Co, Wells Fargo, Robinson & Co, and Wrights Miners Deposit suspended. confidence rallied then faded as fires hit San Francisco hotels and Nevada and Stockton property losses mounted.
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Northern Light
New York
San Francisco
San Juan
Messrs
Page
Bacon & Co
Adams & Co
Wells, Fargo & Co
Robinson & Co
Wright
Page, Bacon & Co
St. Charles
Williams’ Hotel
Nevada
Stockton
President orders strong action after El Dorado outrage
Washington dispatches report that Administration allies urge swift reparation from Havana for the El Dorado incident. The Washington Union echoes, warning that repeated outrages jeopardize pacific relations with Spain and urging public emphasis on the seriousness of the matter.
Death sentences upheld by Military Court in Pinto Cadabre Pinelo case
The Cahow ba arrived with Havana dates. The Military Court sentenced Pinto Cadabre and Pinelo to death, rejecting the fiscal verdicts of death for Pinto ten years for Cadabre and banishment for Pinelo. Consuls urged clemency, but the Captain General denied it. Executions expected soon. Havana reported quiet and improving business.
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New York
Cahawba
Havana
Pinto
Cadabzo
Pinelo
Ramon Pinto
Juan Cadabre
Nicholas Pinelo
Havana News and Albany Mystery Clue Emerges
The Havana siege continues as the New Orleans steamship Black Warrior reports no major events. The death penalty may be remitted and U.S. Consul Thompson at Sagan has been arrested. A mast found near Turks Island is believed to belong to the Albany, offering a potential clue to its fate.
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Havana
New Orleans
Thompson
United States
Sagan
New York Express
Albany
Turks Island
Wessel
Madion Indiana Man Attacked by Snake at Exhibition
A man in Madison Indiana on Tuesday was attempting to handle a large snake at an exhibition. The snake coiled around him and caused injuries, breaking the exhibitor Mr. McDonald’s energy as he struggled. The incident was described as heart breaking in local reports.
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Madison
Ind
McDonald
Sepison
Mr. McDonald
Panama Railroad Co. Sued For Detention Damages
Henry O Weed and wife sue the Panama Railroad Co. for wilful detention all night of railway cars on the Isthmus. They seek $9000 damages claiming harm to the lady’s health and discomfort from the delay.
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Henry O. Weed
Panama, Railroad Co
Ness
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Geer EZ
Sam
James M'Coy
Colwell Brown
Robert Boyle
California
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