Decimal reform urged for United States currency and weights
A May 26 1866 report in the national House favors a decimal system for money and measures to align with other nations. It details units such as metre and gram, explains nomenclature, and argues for international harmony. The piece also notes Davis's trial context and political amnesty debates.
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Kasson
Towa
National
House of Representatives
United States
Britain
France
Davis
Fferson Davis
Virginia
Underwood
Johnson
Deepara
Texas
Richmond Times
South Sea Islands
Russia
Mr Johnson
Japan
New York Letter. Oddities of City Health Board
A New York letter exposes the board of health's actions and odd discoveries in the upper city including a man living in a barrel and a garbage-gathering worker. It notes other items from Newport elections to cholera ship rumors and various 1866 affairs.
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New York Mail
New York
Mie
Board of Tivalth
Amd
Board of Health
James Stephens
Kaureme
Mynheer
M- Stephens
Central O Wanier
Fensang
Jones
Irland
Ireland
England
Middletown
New Orleans
Allison
Weir Village
Taunton
Rocky Pool
Newport
Santa Anna
Mission marks fiftieth anniversary of Tar Sasnath School
Tar Sasnath School linked to Congregational Church observed its fiftieth anniversary with afternoon services. The 1816 founding on Hope street by Rev Joel Mann featured essays by Willam P Munrr and reminiscences from Rev Dr Shepard, with about 225 attendees.
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Tar Sasnath
Joel Mann
Wight
Osborne
Willam P. Munrr
Baptist Sabbath School
Finney House
Hope Street
John West
Episcopal Church
High Street
Shepard
Sunday School Convention and Local Notices in Providence
A Providence column describes a Sunday School convention in the Diocese with the Bishop presiding and Dr Newton of Philadelphia delivering an address. The rector and teachers returned by special train after a day of edifying services and thanks to organizers. Also notes ship launch Governor James Y Smith at Warren, household polish, fishing gear at Long Wharf, and mentions Godey’s Lady's Book contents and various 19th century periodical notices and advertisements.
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Paul
Vilage
Sea Board
Vrator
Epirox
Providence
Newton
Philadelphia
St. Michael's
Godey
Tate
Walter Savage Lander
Harpswell
Doctor Johns
Goetto
Hawthorne
Chimney Corner
Groffith Gaunt
Tinkner & Fields
Boston
Beatles Vonthly
Rehardson
Sikes
Leslie Goldthwait
Tennessee
Dew Fairies
C. Ticknor & Fields
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Sugar Loaf
Holyoke
Mount Tom
Geas
Turner
West Pont
Yes
Ferrisans
Norm Cayrotty
Gov Olden
North Carolina
Northwest
Alexandria
Rver Turnpke
Washinton
Tabasco
Mexico
Cl Mendez
Bank of England
Marton Petoy
Gurvey & Co
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Boston Journal
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New Bedford
Wm. Deacon
East Cambridge
United States Navy
South Carolina
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Penobscot Bay
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Geo. Burgess, DD
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
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Clarendon
Orleans County
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Australia
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Barnum’s Museum
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Local Intelligence
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Henry Waldron
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Waldron
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Town Hall
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French Barton
Bradford Durfee
Fall Fall River
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National Rubber Company
Huma Steam Mill Company
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Rising Sun
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Hope and
Long Wharf
Gas Uale
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Perropicus
Phalan
Phalon & Son
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Ladies Exchange
Wheaton
Weeks & Poster
Washington Street
Manhad &E
Nathaniel Malvaler
Kiogg Co
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