Postponed Providence Bridge-Commissioners Session
A damaged notice reports delays in appointments for Bridge and Railroad Commissioners and other public posts. It notes Edward Wilkinson and Isaac Thurber among inspectors and lists several commissioners including Allen O. Peck and Gamaliel L. Dwight. The Grand committee adjourned as the House rose to adjourn at noon, with next session scheduled for June 26.
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Bristol
Nash
P. Smith
Dotnet
Nguet
Randal Bindu Win
Banaen
Peter G
Providence
Uchet
Washington
Providence Bridge
Edward
Wilkinson
Isaac Thurber
Stephen Raydall
Allen O. Peck
Wm. J. Harris
Gamaliel L. Dwight
Arrival of the Britannia and European turmoil notes
The Britannia arrived at Boston amid widespread European news. Reports cover Chartist organization in Scotland, Ireland unrest, and clashes in Dublin Cork and Limerick. France faces instability with a large national festival and military display in Paris, while other nations show mixed commerce and political tension. The piece notes British Parliament’s Easter adjournment and ongoing foreign affairs.
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Boston
House of Commons
England
Scotland
Aberdeen
National Guard
Ireland
Unclear historic notice on provisional government stability
Fragmentary text references the National Guard and Provisional Government amid notes on tranquility and demonstrations. It suggests a demonstration could bolster moderate Isioua Government power, but concrete details are missing.
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Ieopa
Isioua
Steamships from Vera Cruz bring Gen Cadwallader and news from Mexico
The Augusta and Virginia sailed from Vera Cruz on the 92d inst. The Augusta reached port yesterday. the Virginia anchored below the city due to a wheel drift. Gen Cadwallader and Mr. Trist rode the Virginia and are expected to move on to Lowe r today. Vera Cruz papers to the 22d and Mexico to the 15th report Congress at Queretaro lacking a quorum. Gen Scott to wait on adjournment. Major Stewart arrived in Mexico City. Paredes remained at San Luis. The ship American carried 92 sick soldiers to Veracruz. Gen Kearny is convalescent. The State of Mexico backs Herrera for president with 152 of 166 votes. Reports from Queretaro indicate efforts to maintain quorum. violence near Puebla and in the region around Xichu. Extracts note Champeachy’s forts and unrest. Iris carries letters from Commodore Bigelow and Eagle.
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Vera Cruz
General Capwatanre
Augusta
Virginia
Vera Crux
Star
Stewart
Pay Department
City of
Mexico
Paredes
San Luis
Chihuahua
American
Wright
Kearny
State of Mexico
Herrera
Congress
Queretara
Themelves
Puebla
Juan Majiva
Osorio
Queretaro
Reputricano
Mth
Hustamente
Dolores
Xichu
San Diego del Biscucho
Railroad Director Faces Spy Transaction Inquiry
The Legislative Committee has demanded Adm. N. Howled of New Bedford, a Western Railroad director, respond to spy transaction allegations prejudicial to the road.
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Adm. N. Howled
New Bedford
Western Railroad
Brighton Market Prices in May 1848 Sale
May 4 1848 market notes report cattle numbers: 150 beef cattle 45 stores 14 yokes oxen 185 cattle and calves 500 sheep 3000 swine. Beef prices firm around 6 to 7 dollars. large oxen sold about 245. Sheep and cattle prices listed with several mid range figures. swine prices given as 5 cents per pound and related wholesale notes. May 6 1848 market recorded 64 beef cattle 1070 swine with prices for beef cattle around 6.50 to 7.25 and swine dull with wholesale quotes around 4 3/4 to 5 1/4 per pound.
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Brighton
Toonday
Parces
Bsa
Monpar
Deeds and Obits: Griswold Norris Gray Manchester Hart
In Warren on the 15th ult Miss Mary Gray formerly of Taunton aged 17 to Tiverton on the 27th ult. Julia Griswold wife of Samuel Norris and daughter of Dr Jabez Holmes aged 22. Capt Abraham Manchester aged 87 revolutionary pensioner. Mr Thomas Hart aged about 84. Thursday morning last.
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Julia Griswold
Samuel Norris
Jabez Holmes
Warren
Mary Gray
Taunton
Tiverton
Abraham Manchester
Thomas Hart
Port of Bristol Arrivals and Maritime Movements May 1848
The Port of Bristol reports numerous arrivals and departures from May 6 to May 10 1848 including steamboats Bradford Durfee King Philip and others from Providence Fall River Taunton and Havana. Vessels sail for New York Vera Cruz and Cardenas with cargoes of lumber sugar and coffee. Several memoranda note ships at New Orleans Wilmington Havana Matanzas Mayaguez Guayama and other ports with varying loads and destinations.
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Eagle
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Somervell
Mary Ann
Butt
Marmion
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East River
Wood
Sehr Trident
Presley
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Weaver
Ruin Providence
Burden
Falliver
King Philip
Brayton
Rising Sun
Vien
St. Jago
Haavana
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Havana
Viea
Prince de Joinville
Gardner
Confidence
Musser
Cardenas
Newport
Speke
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Globe
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Vera Cruz
Cape Look Out
Fall River
King Phillip
Rayton
New Orleans
Lawless
Grand Cailliy
Wilmington
Maria
Willard
Rio
Ladieu
Matanzas
Empress
Church
Mayaguez
AG Washburn
Gifford
Wig Vargo
Guayama
Sehr Justice
Williams
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Cienfuegos
Achr
Abby P. Chase
Bly
Charleston
Mobile
Bark Hums
Weeden
New York
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Fast Busiun
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Weiting
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Jmuly
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State Street
J. B. Munro
Mahogany Knubs
John W. Dearth
Dyer
Easterbrooks
Boston Hall
Henry P. Pierce
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Cuba
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Taunton Nails
Old Colony
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