Death of Thad Teng a Revered Minister of the Gospel
A century old obituary reflects on Thad Teng, noted minister, his precocious youth, eloquence, and steadfast Christian life. It notes his northern southern border stance, influence, and the shock of his untimely death. The piece also mentions the Newport General Assembly counting votes for governor and appointing officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley A. Tyng
Thad
Teng
Saony
Mae A
Griswold
Ss. F
Regidenta
Amuny
Andrey A
Fife
General Assembly
Newport
Offcere
Representative’s Plow Horse Defies Speed Laws on Thames Street
A horse attached to a plow owned by Mr. Damon D. Wardwell moved along Thames street at high speed, passing Benjamin Hall’s residence two miles away without causing injuries, despite near chaos in the crowded streets. The creature suffered minor injuries, and the incident drew attention to traffic dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damon D. Wardwell
Thames Street
Benj. Hall
Req
Bristol Artillery Parade and Regional Notices
The Bristol Artillery under Col Wardwell held a spring parade with full ranks and the American Brass Band of Providence accompanying. Bay State Print Works at Globe Village reopened after a six to seven month suspension. Boston anniversaries include Bible Society Peace Society and others. Ebenezer Slocum confirmed postmaster of Fall River. Massachusetts governor signed McGee execution warrant for June 25. Counterfeit $500 bills from Woburn Bank in circulation in the state. Trial of Henry D Stone Worcestershire forgery concluded with a guilty verdict. civil case worth $970,000 noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Artillery
Col. Wardwell
Providence
Bay State Print Works
Globe Village
Henry D. Stane
Worcestar
Hobbs
Sea Lion
Sue Peak
Boston
Weather Woes Persist Amid Cold Wet Week
The week remains cold and wet causing discomfort across the region. Farmers report hay shortages and yet to see relief as midwinter conditions persist with limited farming activity and damp days.
Town Meeting appoints officers and lays town budget
The annual Town Meeting elected Messadore Bennett as Moderator and set a 15 per annum compensation. Peter Gadding was re elected Town Clerk with a council chosen including John Peckham Samuel Sparks Stephen Church David Waldron and others. A tax plan of thirteen thousand dollars was approved to fund schools highways fire and asylum with measures to publish tax lists and financial accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dni
Messadore A Bennett
Esly
Peter Gadding
John, Peckham
Samuel Sparks
Stephen T. Church
David Waldron
James Diman
John N. Miller
Massadora T. Bennett
M. “Mason
William Paull
A. Sidney DiWolf
James D’w
Perry
Samuel Martin
Wm. P. Munro
John Gray
Byron Diman
Shubgol B. Cole
Geo, Ti, Reynolds
Eng
Tis
Ballogh
Rygron
Dinan N. Bullock
J. D’ ¥. Perry
B. Tilley
Bennett Munro
John B. Munro
Gov. H. Reynolds
J. C. Righ
N. Bullock
Mr. Reynolds
Jonathan D. Waldron
J. R. Bullock
H. C. Wardwell
Goo. H., Reynolds
Samuel W. Church
John C. Rich
Jacob Babbitt
Peterest
Bristol
Ando
Fire Department
Agsoon Ag
Pest
J. Russell
Bullock
Lock
Samuel S Sparks
Hezekiah O
Fardwell
Gov. H. "Reynold
Samuel W. Obasah
John C. Bigha
Jacob
Noid
George B. Munro
Raynolds
A. Sidney D. Wolf
Scnoor Comuirrix
Horace Luther
North East
Leonard Wright
William Manchester
Btephan Church
Thoma Shepard
William Livesey
Wm. ‘Brown
John Adama
Benjamin Tilley
Jonathan Dag ‘Goo
H. Pearca
R.S. Andrews
N. B
N. A. Reed
Firewards
George W. King
James E. Chace
Warren
Cory
Williston
State Normal School
L. D. Bean
James H. West
N. Bardin
Congregational Society
Willian
Bradford
William Bradford
Ie Normal School
Nathan Bardin
J. R. Belt Jack
Hope Street
High Street
Presbyterian Assembly opposes revision of King James Bible
The New Orleans assembly of the Presbyterian church adopted a report against revising the King James Bible by a decisive vote. William Brown Gatt, once a commander of the Erie fleet, was sent to Lick Run Insane Asylum by the Cincinnati court until Buffalo friends reply. Brown's insanity is linked to his belief in spiritualist ideas.
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Presbyterian Church
New Orleans
Gatt
William Brown
Erie
Lick Run
Cincinnati
Buffalo
Capt. Brown
Harristx Monperny Barkers
Hugh Downie
St. Louis
Night Watchmen Question: Phenix Wharf Mystery
A late 18th century Bristol scene unfolds as a watchman questions a suspicious boat at the dock. Town watch is summoned, a council is held under moonlight, and the mystery ends with the pirate slaver scare revealed as an honest eel dealer awaiting eels at the quay.
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Strangs
Bristol
Polmerston
Spurgeon at Surrey Hall draws massive crowds in England
Correspondence describes Mr Spurgeon the popular English preacher drawing 10,000 seats at a hall near a garden with a lake. Tickets cost about 25 cents, with four dates. The writer praises Spurgeon’s earnest preaching and impact, noting the audience’s large turnout, chapel logistics, and the preacher’s influence on English religious life.
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MerBayizy
Smne
Spurgeon
England
Perharmay Gay
Arangements
Macedonia
St. Paul
iBaptist Missionary Society
America
Egypt
Phenicia
Baal
Heaven
Greece
Rome
Duong
Jesus Christ
Surry Hall
Bristol
General Assembly organization and speaker chosen
The Providence Journal reports caucuses electing K King as House speaker pro tem and Van Zandt as Speaker. Senate and House organize with oath taking, grand committee formed to count votes for general officers, and a four o'clock adjournment set.
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Providence Journal
General Assembly
Sniwroiery
Ajpricant Republicia
Cauquay Ehominea K. King
North Providence
Henry Stales
Barring TV 9
Mr. Baker
Warren
Charles
van Zandt
North
Providence
Eorstarus John F. Tobey
Brownell
Tom Beews
Senaté
Greenor
East
Qgregnwich
Tobey
Glen
Randall
Wexren
Senate
Moyers
Knowles
Newport
Thurston
Hopkinton
Peck
East Greshwick
Jackson
House
House of Representatives
William P. Sheffield
Seta
Saunders
Scituate
Charles G. van Randt
van’ Zandt
Thos. S. Anthony
Samuel A. Pearce, Jr
Sheffield
John F. Tobey
Dyer
James 8. Cooke
Frederick Miller
William D. Pierce
James F. Smith
Gaius W. Hubbard
Newport County
Weaver Osborn
Joh T. Bush
Almanza Littlefield
Kent County
Lyman R. Hopkins
Henry Butler
Samuel W. Pierce
Washington County
Daniel F. Larkin
Albert §. Potter
Benjamin C. Gardner
Bristol County
William H. Allen
Massadore T. Bennett
Samuel Sparks
Manchester
Portsmouth
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J Morhing
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Southern Aid Society
Young Men’s Christian Association
Education Society
Unitarian Association
Ebenezer Slocum
Fall River
Maesqchusetts
McGee
Zloyen
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Woburn Bank
Woburn
Mass
Phenix
Loxpon
Seay Y
Charles Sumner
Europe
Vanderbilt
Havro
Switzerland
Hungary
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
France
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New York Harbor
Tha Albeany
Seedang Soromati
Tha ‘Moat’shamofal
Hughes
W. M. Connolly
New York
Bennett
Elisha Dyer
Elisha R. Potter
South Kingstown
Isha Dyer
Vernox
Thom. Turner
Ariel Ballou
Cumberlands
Tacuan
Thomas A
Barger
Sahat
Sevete
Z Bartlett
John H. Weeden
North Providentce
John R. Ser
Jerome B. Kimball
Walter’s." Burges Br Cranston
Samuel A. Parker
Edward F. Newtoi
Newpound
Arther’ Seger
Samuel A Iore
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