Indecisive testimony over Indian road threats near Newport
Resident deponent describes a scene in which Gulley seeks guidance after a liquor influenced Aleabury warns him of Indians with pistols in the woods. The witness recalls directions to a southern road to avoid danger and notes hearing royal proclamations on a prior case. The document includes affidavits from Joseph Borden and Arthur Penner regarding attendance and age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleobary
Newport
Alesbury
Dewiya
Provinesce
Howonagey Spa
Hoyas
Tama
Arthur Penner
Joseph Wanton
Account from Nun? Gaspee inquiry witness letter
A dated plea to the commissioners investigating the burning of the Gaspee from a debtor who fears arrest, claims illness and danger leaving home, and requests postponement while offering to testify about gatherings and leadership of those involved. He cites a late June meeting with John Andrew, John Cole, Mr. Hitchinock, and George Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Schagner Gasper
Une
John Andrew
John Cole
Mr. Hitchiouck
George Brown
Statements Respecting Gaspee Burning From Rhode Island Hearings
A witness from East Greenwich recalls being at James Sabin’s Providence tavern when the Gaspee burning was discussed. He notes attending court and seeking excusal, and pledges to provide information about the affair if called, while acknowledging limited knowledge of any plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fast Greenwien
Providence
Council
Newport
Court of Common Pleas
Kent
Jamer Sabin
East Gareswicn
James Sabin
Courts of
Rhode Island
Washington
Supreme Court
Anervan
Columbia
Dostun
Halifax
Times
England
Sabbath celebration and prison testimonies at Istano Saenaty Union
A Wednesday meeting of Istano Saenaty Union chaired by Francis Wayland discussed Sabbath desecration and reform efforts with delegates from state regions. Rev Osgood, Rev Wool, and Gov. Jackson spoke on Sabbath observance, city issues, and moral order, followed by union officers and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ome Istano Saenaty Union
Osgood
Wool
Hilo
Severn
Mr. Douglass
Sabberth
Gov. Jackson
Leavitt
Wayland
Union
Francis Wayland
D. D
George Enge
Byron Diman
Y. Cranston
Joseph Smith
Benjamin Hoppin
R. Wells
Ley
Itev
James N. Granger
C. WH. Dabney
Stephen Arnold
Win. G. Goddard
Anthony JB. Arnold
John Kingalury
Win. Gammell
Samuel Ogguol
Rhode Island Disorder and Dorr Controversy Draws Pity and Censure
The Fall River paper laments Rhode Island’s political climate and Dorrism while urging Bayley Bristol to aid reform. It critiques Dorr supporters and defends law and order, condemning mob pressure and urging steadfast constitutional fidelity amid the Rhode Island fight over reform and emancipation.
Texas Annexation and Mexican War Talk Dominate Atlantic Letters
Letters from New York and Boston discuss Texas annexation prospects and possible war with Mexico. Observers note British and Mexican diplomacy, Gulf squadron deployments, and U S preparations, with Galveston dispatches showing Texas appetites for independence and annexation despite frontier tensions. Gen. Houston and Gov Yell travel to Galveston amid mounting strategic moves.
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Laren
Texas
New York
Wright
Galveston
Erro
U. S
Gov
Yell
Houston
Trinity
Retina
Aioe
Annexation Enthusiasm Grips Texas and National View
Readable extracts from the Morning Star and Telegraph show strong support for Texas annexation. Texans and national readers note harmony between President and Cabinet, with express desire to join the United States promptly. Reports from Finston and Texan meetings reflect near unanimous sentiment for annexation and minimal opposition from other governments.
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Texas
Congress
Morning Star
The
Horaton
Toetho. Allen
Finston
United Sites
Union
Despatches and Accidents Tie Up Early Atlantic News
Reports detail Encutsa squadron arrival near New York with a mixed fleet bound for Havana. Fire at Allegheny City causes massive losses and possible missing buildings. Bishop De Lancey suffers serious injury from a carriage accident. Electricity touted as cure for a terrible disease. Postmaster General selects a new balance for the U S Journal style apparatus and its simple yet precise operation.
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Joseph Borden
Belury
J. Wanton
Peet
Smytha
Dan
Horsmander
Pier One
Robert Auchmuty
Proviniser
Comutssiniere
G. Brown
Bay, Baturda
Chadwick
Warren
Johnson
Loston
New Bedford
Taunton
Pall River
Post Office
Henry Craxston
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Sopa Warex
L. W. Briggs
Stevens
Neptune
Fall River
Bayle Briatol Phenix
Eholer
Hale Rhoda
Bristol
Jessuia
Rhode Iuland
Suis
Norance
Homeone
Conor
Willams
Bancroft
Morton
Dorram
Alau
Ehavr
Dra. Story
Marshall
Medical College
Cleaveland
Cove
New York Express
United States
Kiate
Dorr
Mira
Muenge Imankinil
Mr. Dorr
Friends of Liberation
Doria
Southern Methodist
Greenport
Medford
Henry Dorsey
Ontario
Nantucket
Callao
Gore
Journal of Commerce
Yorkshire
Great Brinwin
Robert Peel
Waanisaron
Mexico
Gulf
Pacific
Mississippi
Blates
Polk
Madison
West Florida
Newa
Commerce
Baker
Falmouth
Miraugas
Vera Crag
Havana
Crayford
France
Santa Ava
Vera Cruz
Euridice
Pexins
N. Y. Jour
Convaerce
New Orleans
Lys
Jonathan
Gulfi
H. B. M. Navy
Boston
U.S
Truxton
Sierra Leone River
Ardent
Monrovia
UN Pongo
Bighelcalus
Euspielini
Spitfire
Matinaia
Leir Pere LE Hokore
Friend
Bios J
Cuba
Mathaway
N. York
Imbheewall
Navy
Fulion
Cal
Vin Hoa
Hit Department
Wien Tien
Alleptian City
Japposite
Pittsburg
Daltimore Sun
de Lancey
Font Bivlany
St. James
Ballevia
East Bethany
Batavia
Ainfet
Lenin
Buffalo Com
Bitanox
U.S. Journal
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