Providence Court of Magistrates and Public Notices
Rhode Island assembly acts relating to Providence court structure and magistrates for this city. Includes sections on town justices of the peace returns, tax collector payments to the General Treasurer, and auctioneers reporting. also extends marriage and divorce name change powers and urges U.S. Congress action on Francis indemnities and conferred claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
General Assembly
Peters
Board of Aworaun
Providence
Bowen
Pes
Provhans
Supreme Court
Threats of War and Civil Unrest Stir the Nation
A reader reflects on the looming conflict with Mexico, warning of carnage and broader involvement of nations. The piece fears the economic and human toll on the South and laments the measures leading to war while urging restraint and peace.
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The readable text is insufficient to identify persons, places, or events. No clear events or entities emerge from the fragment.
War News Dominates Days as Volunteers Muster
Precise reports show mounting expectation across the North, South, and West as regular troops are shifted toward conflict. Gov Dinan returns to Bristol and is greeted by crowds. schools remain open. a slave escape case ends in prison death. a monthly prayer gathering is set at St Michael's Vestry. a Swedish warship Carlecrona sinks after a squall, many perishing, with survivors saved by the Swan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Carlecrona
Havana
Sweden
Philadelphia
Swan
Spell
New Ovaly
A. F. Thernosden
Liewts
Suerin
Bill
Bevenstrole
Meeting in Philadelphia Responds to Mayor Swift Call
A large Philadelphia assembly urged national action amid tensions with Mexico. The resolution vows defense of the nation, pledging fortifications and lives to preserve the United States, while listing several warships stationed in the Gulf and Western Mexican coast.
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Great Britain
St. George
Polk
Oregon
Texas
Pedro DE Ampudia
Paancisca R. Monena
War Bill Passes and Mexican War Dispatches Excerpt
The House passes a war bill authorizing up to 60 000 volunteers for twelve months or the war duration. Secs provide funding 10 million dollars recruitment rules pay clothing and equipment, and allegiance to articles of war. Reports include Captain Thornton’s patrol fate near Maranonas with 200 Mexican troops and a captured squadron. A Mexican proclamation denounces U S actions and urges enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic of Mexico
United States
Larry the
Tempertenn
Senate of Generaly
United Sistes
Henge
Rhett
Holmes
Adams
Mexico
I'sylor
Crittenden
T Or
Senate
Maranonas
Emen
Thorton
Werrion
Taylor
Thornton
Hardée
Kane
Magen
Ees
Boglar
Torejon
Rhode Island General Assembly Sees Local Elections and Appointments
The text outlines election results across Rhode Island counties with votes for county Justices of the Peace and clerks of the Supreme Court, plus sheriffs and notaries public. It notes committee actions, charter amendments, and sessions of the General Assembly on May 8 1648, including adjournment and invitations to joint sessions.
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Worcester
Harris Smith
Wton
Ephiam Gifford
Stephen Mason
Bristol
Samuel Gibbs
William 8
Washington
Joseph J. ‘Tillinghast
Kent
Daniel C. Dewham
Cours For Common Pleas
Newport
Sheldon
Provdence
John W
John W. Smith
C Weeden
Smith
Mathew Waite
John C. Clarke
Gage
Clarke
Waite
Court of Common
Jeremiah S. Slocwm
Course of Common Pleas
Conn
W. H. Douglass
W. Potter
Providence
Abiel Sherman
Stephen Johnson
Eweee Bateman
Ent
Augustua Buh
Plovitenbe
Hanson Arnold
Wm. French
John A. Hasard
Saeeb Babbiat, Jr
Thomas Burgess
Pawtucket
State
House
Senate
R. W. Greene
U. S
Massschhusetts
Bosworth
Raw
Robert B. Cranston
Zion Church
Narragansett
Warren
Wickfordhire Engine Company
Aura A. Jonckes
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Laws OF
True
Enry Bowen
Henry Bowen
France
Louisiana
Congress
United
CHE Pmenex
Meaven
México
Rubicog
Rangers
Mississippi
South
Mexican Republic
Indies
Anteer
Rownee
Alfred Jones
Munt
Consalicn Capp
Womeomartee van Poh
Pate
New York
Adi
Capt. van Pelt
New London Morning News
Norvice
Ming
New London
Aidalone
New Haven
N. B
Ebarea
Mes Bator
Morning News
J. van Pelt
Newport Rhode Islander
van Pelt
New, London
Wis
Orter
Seat of War
IP Gov. Dinan
Bristol Ferry
C.F. Torney
Maryland
Boston
St. Michael's Church
John Pletcher
The
New York Tribune
Electric Telegraph
Gulf
Gulf Coast
Cumberland
Com. Conger
Potomac
Raritan
John Adare
St. Mary's
Laverence
Acover
Epee
Messusuda Bosley
Maing
He Johnson
Jax Carraaé
Capt. Thornton
Ampubia
Hlansagon
Republic of Menco
Furay
A. M
J. C. Clark
U.S
Feator ‘Brown
Soren
Iver Railroad Company
E. W. Lawton
Barnard
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