Old Rhode Island Acts on Towns and Public Works Readied
A dated compilation lists numerous acts and resolutions from 1827 to 1849 concerning Providence Newport and surrounding towns. It includes highway and harbor matters, firemen, police volunteers, burying the dead, and school house building across Cumberland North Providence Richmond Exeter and more, with notes on amendments and public acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port
Newport
Providence
North
Court of Justices
Newes
Cumberland
North Providence
General Assembly
County of
Portsmouth
Pawtucket
Westerly
East Greenwich
Hopkinton
Richmond
Burnisville
Charlewtown
Smithfield
Exeter
South Kingstown
Glocester
Burrillville
Northingstown
Bellnate
Tiverton
Ixeger
Eeclatite Pilive Wielka Dintrie Mo
Sabie Job
Gmle
Tiv
Foster
Johnston
Itness A. Putter
Bristol Phoenix Ballot Slate for Governor and Officials
Saturday March 27 1852 Bristol lists Elisha Harris of Coventry for Governor Samuel G Arnold of Providence for Lieutenant Governor Christopher E Robbins for Secretary of State Sylvester G Sherman of North Kingston for Attorney General Samuel B Vernon of Newport for General Treasurer in a public notice of the ticket.
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Samuel G. Arnold
Providence
Christopher E. Robbins
Sylvester G. Sherman
North Kingston
Samuel B. Vernon
Newport
Bristol County Rail Road Survey Progress and Prospects
Announced this week that survey arrangements are in place to connect Bristol with the Boston and Providence road. The Boston and Providence Directors will cover costs to the state line, with Bristol and Warren funding the Barneyville to Bristol segment. Engineer Geo S Greene, a Warwick native, will lead the survey and has favorable views on the route’s ease and cost.
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Boston and Providence Road
State Line
Barneyville
Bristol
Warren
Boston and Providence Railroad
Newport
Geo. S. Greene
Warwick
Porthind
Augusta
Burneyville
Harveye
Boston
Providense
New York City
Providence and Worcester
Central
New England
Cape Cod
Narragansett Bay
New Bedford
Cape
Fall River
New London
This
New Haven
Massachusettts
Vermout
New Hampshire
Providence
Rhode
Local Tax Collectors Urged to Pay Dues Amid Election Talk
The article urges residents to pay their taxes by Friday April 2 while discussing political battles involving Gov. Lawrence, Tammany Hall, and the Phoenix newspaper. It critiques political leaders and reports ship crew changes as Moss replaces Hallet on the Queen of the West voyage, with the Pacific carrying Moss as a passenger.
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Provillénce Post
Phenix
Gov. Lawrence
James Black
James Fowler
George Freeman
William J . G Aigrander
Birkenhead
Moss
Hallet
Queen of the West
Pacific
Gopeys Lady's Book for April Delights Readers
The April issue delights subscribers with fine engravings and strong content. The James Watt article on the steam engine improver is especially interesting and instructional, while the overall issue engages without trashy filler.
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Gopey
James Watt
Emigration Reference to Mutual Benefit Association Ad
Notice directs readers seeking to emigrate to California to consult the advertisement of the Mutual Benefit Association of New England in the newspaper columns for details and guidance.
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California
The
Mutual Benefit Association of New England
Freeman Co. Dry Goods Ad urged for New York shoppers
The notice invites dry goods dealers and other readers to see the advertisement for Charles P. Freeman and Company in this paper. It suggests that visitors to New York should buy their goods from the firm for advantage.
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Charles P. Freeman’& Co
New York
Four Days from Europe Pacific Arrival and Mutiny Aboard
New York reports the steamship Pacific arriving with 44 passengers from Europe and Liverpool dates. A separate incident aboard the Queen of the West near Wellington docks ended in a violent mutiny with crew clashes, injuries, and several sailors arrested.
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Europe
Pacific
Nine presidents ponder scrapping conscription plan
Reports say nine presidents consider abolishing or altering army conscription. Ten people sentenced to transportation for political offences to Servia. Douai miners strike after arrests. pickets and rioters detained with artillery involvement. Courier de la Gironde jailed for libel. Disappointment over decree on military tribunal prisoners and expulsions. A Bosnian conspiracy aimed to overthrow the Turkish government with 10,000 Turkish troops deployed near the Austrian frontier.
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Rance
Servia
Douai
Courier de la Gironde
Cayenne
Ramen Key
Bosnia
Defeat of Rosas Reported by Rio Papers
The New York Journal of Commerce cites Rio papers dated February 10 announcing Rosas defeated by Brazilian allied forces and rebel provinces. Urquiza encamped at Palermo, Rosas and daughter fled aboard an English steamer after a bloody battle with 4000 dead. News arrived in Rio as the Pernambuco steamer departed.
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Laren
Bornos Aynts
Rosas
New York Journal of Commerce
Rio
Brazil
Confederation
Urquiza
Palermo
Pernambuco
Difficult Position of the French Minister in St Petersburg
Advices from St Petersburg say the French minister’s post grows harder daily. He met often with Count Nesselrode and sent a mission messenger with a verbal dispatch of odd import to the President. Since then he avoids diplomacy, rarely leaves his hotel, and seems to await his government’s despatches with anxiety.
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St. Petersburg
Count Nesselrode
M. de Castelbajac
Suffering of troops at distant New Mexico garrison
The N S Evening Mirror reports a January letter from a New Mexico garrison noting dire supply shortages. Four infantry companies lack necessities, with sixteen days of salt meat and poor cattle for beef, and harsh winter conditions. Soldiers face high prices and limited communications, schools, or churches.
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Fort Dofrance
N. S. Evening Mirror
New Mexico
Fort Union
The
Mirror
Oregon
Texas
California
Congress
Jis
Washington
St. Louis
Boston
Detroit
American freed from Madrid pardon amid travels to Europe
A Jan letter from Ceuta reports the Captain General offered liberty under pardon, which the American refused. By Jan 30 Gibraltar lines say he is free without pardon or conditions except not to Cuba. He plans to visit Madrid Paris and London before returning to the United States.
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Thrasner
Ceuta
Africa
Madrid
Gibraltar
Cuba
Barringer
Paris
London
States
Harvard moves to dissolve Theological School’s Cambridge link
The Overseers resolved that the Theological School at Cambridge should be entirely separated from Harvard University. They urged the President and Fellows to take all necessary legal steps to effect the dissolution and remove the school from Cambridge.
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Harvard University
Theological School
Cambridge
University
Governor Hunt Pardons Cuba Relations Indicated
Havana reports say a pardon by Governor Hunt signals that authorities want friendly ties with Cuba and Spain. Ann Hoag, held for months, was found guilty of murder after a 30 hour jury deliberation. Somers linked to the case will be tried next term.
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Denate
Havana
Hunt
United States
Cuba
Spain
Povenxerrsiz
Ann Hoag
Somers
Valiant Col Broward Ends Villain in Quick Duel
A chaotic pursuit through Belfast ends when Col Beh arrives to quell a murderous desperado. A knife wound to Brutus proves fatal as the villain’s attack collapses after being shot by Col Beh, saving the Broward sons from imminent danger.
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Belfast
Brutus
Intsa Row at Dorchester Ends in Bloody Irish Fight
A Boston Journal report describes a violent clash between Irish factions at Dorchester over choosing a preferred suitor. A Protestant and a Catholic fought, aided by friends. a bystander youth was struck by a flying brick. Ten combatants were arrested and jailed for overnight safety.
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Dorcanster
Dorchester
Dedham
Boston Journal
Vessel Capsizen and Two Lives Lost in New Haven
The schooner E SCranton capt Redfield carrying ninety seven tons of railroad iron sank near Milford about noon on Wednesday after a sudden lurch. Captain Redfield and two men William Hurt and Thomas Linsley attempted to use a yawl but perished from exposure while being rescued by the Mary Johnson. The vessel remained keeled over with masts exposed as survivors were brought to New Haven.
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New Haven Journal
William Hurt
Guilford
Thomas Linsley
Fairhaven
Mary Johnson
Linsley
Hart
New Haven
Fruit Drops Confectionery Faces Health Concerns
A Providence Post report notes a new acidulated fruit drops candy gaining popularity but believed harmful. Professor James J. Mapes cites subdry tests showing health risks from hydrated oxide of amyl used with acids in the flavoring.
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James J. Mapes
Providence Post
Milwaukie jurors verdict sparks public outrage
In the Radcliffe murder case a trial ended with a not guilty verdict. The judge reportedly said may God have mercy on its consciences as the jury returned not guilty. A large meeting the next day condemned the verdict and the crowd groaned aloud as it dispersed.
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W. B. Radcliffe
Milwaukie
Ice conditions on Penobscot River during spring freshet
The Penobscot River shows ice similar to years past with anchor ice forming along the banks. Depths reach twenty to twenty five feet in places though not solid, resembling a compacted snowball, while the channel remains partly clear though concerns rise about a planned spring freshet.
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Penobscot
Bangor Whig
Sunbeam Cast Ashore Near Assateague Light
The barque Sunbeam Capt Lincoln of Boston ran aground 15 miles north of Assateague light house on the 15th. The captain his wife and child perished in the rigging and fell overboard. Crew saved the vessel a total loss. The Charleston sch Truth went ashore near the Sunbeam. A new Methodist meeting house is planned on Bank Street with a wood frame 55 by 75 feet and marble pulpit by architect Mr. Perea Mason of Providence Fall River News
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Baltimone
Sunbeam
Lincoln
Boston
Matanzas
Philadelphia
Assateague Light House
Charleston
Eriscopa
Cavaca
Bank Street
Martle
Perea Mason
Providence
Fall River News
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Elisha Harris
Coventry
Bristol County
J. S. Pearse
Liverpool
Rock Light
Horries
Stamford
Whiteside
Manchester Commercial Association
McCurdy
Queen of the Est
Wellington
Freeman
Rick
Ride
Sayers
Central Station
Thomas’ Brown
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