Willie West and the Parsonage Lesson in Loss
A widow Annie and pastor Willie join in caring for Amy as news of Cayrmin George West’s death shakes the household. Willie pursues study toward the ministry while the West family faces debt and grief. Amos, Flat, and the elder boy rally to manage accounts and sale of orchard fruit as winter nears. Continued.
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Willie
Annie
Juan
Mae
Domaine Neleon
Willit
Anna
Atie
Avni
George Wea
Adele
Adinie
Abe
Amos
Ile
Slavery Debate and California Emigration Trends
The piece reports California discussions on slavery with public sentiment opposed to slave labor. It notes many travelers to California from the North and Georgia slave holders seeking relocation, hinting at social and economic incentives shaping migration and attitudes toward slavery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catirouxia
Californis
California
Georgia
Pernament Home Promise Widens Labor Rights
Fragmented garbled text asserts resolve to make the country a permanent home and rejects degrading labor. The passage hints at safeguarding enterprise and skill of the people and opposing a blighting indwelling on their adoptive home.
Telegraph Wire to Providence and Local Notices
The Bristol to Providence telegraph line begins operation under J D Sadler with published rate scales to Bristol Warren and New York. Local items report probate court next Monday and a fatal drowning near Mount Hope Bay, noting island jurisdiction and a rum shanty on the island. Other items discuss Canadian tensions, Atlantic arrivals, a missing woman, shipwreck risks near Africa, counterfeit coin concerns, a Baltimore shooting, and a D C abduction case with a child bride on trial.
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Providence
J. D. Sadler
Eeq
United States
New York
Bristol
Warren
Bast
New Bedford
Taunton
Worcester
Far River
Pawtucket
Deownen
Fall River
Peranne
Edgarton
Hichnwund
Business by Telegraph Sparks Optimism in Phenix
Telegraph dispatch from Woossocset on May 4 notes fair weather and improving business in Bristol and nearby, praising Brio’s connection and the growing use of telegraph for commerce. Newman signs off with encouragement and speed.
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Woossocset
Brio Ol
Woosl W
C. Newman
General Assembly Opens with Sworn Members and Officers
The Providence Journal reports the in Newroot on May 1 the House and Senate convening at State House. Henry Y. Cranston named speaker pro tempore with sworn members from Newport Providence and other towns. Election tallies show Anthony leading for Governor and Whipple for Lieutenant Governor amid a series of clerks and committee assignments.
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Newroot
Ten Weluck
H. Y. Cranston
Newport
Chritopher G. Perry
Joseph Anthony
Benjamin Finch
Joseph
Weaver
Robert Angell
Jabez Gorham
Henry Anthony
Tully D. Bowen
Samuel Ames
Allen Mathewson
Shubael Hutchine
George S. Rathbone
James C. Hidden
Edward J. Howard
William Sredow
William A. Howard
Portsmouth
Borden Chase
Waneck
Cyrus Harris
Wm. B. Spencer
John Holden
Pardon Spencer
Weasterly
Nathan F. Dixon
New Shoreham
Eoward Mott
North Kingstown
James Aldred
Albert Sanford
South Kingtown
Elaba Waters
Wilkins Up
Dike
East Greenwich
John G. Reynolds
Jamestown
Jenny G. Howland
Southfield
Thomas Bulfum
Robert Harri
John Fenner
Lerael Sayles
Henry Gooding
Geo. B. Aldrich
Scitude
Isaac Saunders
Benedict Lapham
Closcester
George H. Brown
Samuel Steere
Charlestown
Jivegh Gavitt
West Greeniich
John C. Ellis
Coventry
Davis
Harris
Amos Fiske
Alfred Bonworth
Thomas G. Turner
Cunberland
Feiner Browe
George L. Daya
Olney Arnold
Richmond
James Pollard
Cranston
Isaac N. Sprague
Nathan Porter
Hopkinton
Joli M. Marber
Johnson
Wilverick Barnes
Samuel Iron
North Providence
Juli H. Weeden
Thomas Davin
Jesse 3
Tourtellur
Barrington
Mesers
Finch
Chace
Sheffield
Providence
Bowen
Arnold
Layptam
Washington
Mears
Gavitt
Greene
Barber
Kent
Holden
Whitman
Bristol
Meeers
Smith
Turner
Wardwell
Cleika
Gouverneur Elgin election oath and public notices in 1849
An 1849 parliamentary record reports Henry B. elected as General and General Treasurer, oath administered by the Secretary of State, proclamations, and committee actions. It notes moves toward conveying officers to the Governor elect, adjournments, and various colonial concerns from Quebec to Coburg with disturbances in Montreal and Kingston.
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Henry B. Anthony
Adnah Sackett
Edward Hurtis
Anthony
Whipple
Thomas Jusar
Guy Jaci D. Babcuck
Christopher E. Robbing
Lev Salisbury
Henry Bowen
Samuel R. Jackson
Joseph M. Biske
Horace A. Mauoheaiwr
Charles Harthaw Stitt
Blake
Cevssary
Chuee
Stephen Cahoune
Nathan V. Lame
Agao
Robers R. Carr Bas
Cahoone
Teport
Henry B
Joey
Lewis
Stephen Caboune
Generel Tressarer
Digna
Hagar
Ransom
Mewport
Severnl Banke
Sesare
Leiter
Mons
Vattemare
Tur Tau
Duliara
W Foclock
P.M
Montreal Uprising Turbulence Roils Legislature and Fire
Montreal scenes of April 25 to 27 saw a violent clash near the Legislative Assembly. Rioters wrecked the chamber damaging benches and mace while a library fire spread as police and military were deployed. Arrests followed, including George Muttlat, with warrants issued for dozens more.
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Montikat
Legislative Assembly
Galeries
Assembly
Legislative Council
Teri És
Lening
Hineult
Chiahalin
Veluba
Hight
McGill Street
Furmerly
Haysmarket
Furth
Allen McNab
Iearn
Badgely
Pisa
Parliament House
George Mutlut
Britsh American League
Herald
Messrs
Montgomery
McHeward
Aod
Smuth
California news and ship arrivals dominate New York dispatches
The April 30 New York items report three day delay from California and rapid arrivals of vessels with produce at Saybraveru. News of the steamship California and Euphenia at Mazatlan and San Francisco circulates. Legal notices on partnerships and a verdict in a major case are noted alongside accidents and local industry updates.
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California
New York
Cold Spring
L. I
Califournia
Varius
Say Pravereu
San Francisco
Oregon
Mazatlen
Monatlan
Tieschounee
San Pranic
Goudrio Califounia
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Bristol Phenix
Court of Probate
Queen Victoria
Europe
Natchez
Sons of Temperance
Sarah Wilson
Samuel Wilson
Flushing
Mall River
Frederick
Rialto
Amerea
Lisbon
California Ward
Rio Janeiro
New Jersey
Baltimore
Julia Pree
Geo. Campbell
Price
Fairfield
D. C
Owever
Kove G. Dudley
Ka Wite
Grafton
N. H
Plymguid
Haveshill
The
Providence Journal
General Assembly
Arteunnon
Antl
Tuk
Antions
Savate
Senate
Khishia Lures Io Ie
North Provideore
Leniel Angell
Smithfield
Gideon Bradt
Stephen Branch
Nes
Artenxoon
France
Comercial Hawk
Justices of the Peace
Mesora
St. Andrew's Seceiy
Elgiosa
Ender Arma
Champ de Mors
Low Eigin
Kingatun
Murray
Montreal
Cormmall
JS. McDonald's
M. P
Glengarry
Borrato
Upper Canada
Kingetun
Toronto
Herald & Pilot
That City
Friends of Law
Nelsin
Tiek
Champ de Mars
Alen
Meirhaven
Purtanent
Weday
Dunsecou
the Tribune
Superior Court
Sandford
Mayley
Caer
A. G. Nayley
Garret Sih
M. Siith
Arieles
Casparinera
Bagley
eHeet
BE. H. Smuth
Wlune
Ly Reowver
Sarah Sands
Thompson
Liverpool
Touth
Spencer
Alpheus Bemis
Damahave
Western Railroad
F. P. Blair, Jr
St. Louis
Pickering
West
Lauwen
Mewure, Chace & Davia
Thin Towa
Barwn
Howlind
Warren Star
Benjamin Darling
Durtne
Fentury
Clair
Dre. Hooper
Philadelphia
Gen. Taylor
Taylor
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