Commission Minutes Show Admiral Montagu Papers Read
The record notes letters from Admiral Montagu read and filed. Commissioners examined witnesses and adjourned, with orders to copy correspondence and transmit to the Earl of Dartmouth. A May meeting was set to reconvene at Newport, with several attendants excused attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pee
Caiea
Robert
Wing
Admiral Houtaga
Aaron Briggs
Admiral Montagu
Earl of Dartmouth
Samuel Clark
Mendon
Calgny
Gaspea
Oliver Ang
Uty
Menion
Arthur Fenner
Providence
Aloo
James Sabin
Newport
Sabbath Union and Constitutional Promises Across Faith and Civic Duty
A fragmentary 1845-era description outlines forming a Sabbath Union to promote observance and moral influence while integrating civic roles. It notes officers, executive committee, meetings, and governance by a constitution. The text references a Brandywine Philadelphia link and a correspondence about seizure intelligence from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurhur
Triasier
Seba
Sreee
Karon Boaza
Turbulent Inland Passage Involving Unarmed Party
Report describes an encounter near Tepeepnia where two boys among a small unarmed party faced a tense standoff with Libby and the American Conan aboard a vessel. Commodore's tour followed as the incident drew attention to a Brazilian decision limiting ships aligned with England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wise
Tepeepnia
Conan
Libby
Xtra Rage Raritan
Ongsi T. Rew
Sharma
Mountaina
England
Two young gentlemen to compile history of Bristol
In Bristol in May 1846 two young men plan to compile from boat authors an account of Bristol from its earliest settlement. The issue notes weather, court terms, press exchanges, and local commentary on international affairs and a sensational horse incident on Long Island rail line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Histon
Bawston
Bristol
New England
Mexico Crisis and California Revolt Dominates News
The era's turmoil shows Santa Anna backers gaining ground in Mexico while United States affairs press toward war debates. Reports describe California rebels proclaiming independence, Vera Cruz exchanges with the Mexican and British fleets, and a major Philadelphia raceyard disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Americas
Vere
U. S
Chip Prigesign
Stockton
Vera Cres
Texas
Vera Cruz
Galveston
Mexico
Friends of Santa Anna
Republic
Villa de Rio Blanca
Mexican Congress
United States
Spying voyage of 1007 to the South from Greenland
Twoxrinx or Kantarine sails from Greenland with three ships and 160 men on a discovery voyage. They reach Newfoundland Nova Scotia and Cape Cod named Kialarnes. At Martha's Vineyard the party splits Larlgofoe leads 131 men toward a river mouth and lake with islands opposite it. they name the river Hor as America is said to be discovered in.>The east passage between Rhode Island and Little Compton is referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annals OF Bristol
Phenix
Twoxrinx
Kantarine
Greenland
Newfoundland
Nova Scotia
Cape Cod
Kialarnes
Ges
Martha’ Vinyard
Larlgofoe
Hor
America
East
Island
Rhode Island
Little Compton
Narragansett Bays
Wampanoags
New England
Massasoit
Pokanoket
Pawkannawket
Bristol
Drake
Mount Hope
Stiles
Church
Yamoyden
Mont Haup
Montaup
Mr. Alden
Narraganpet Bay
Ita
Narragansetts
R. J. Hist. Society
Washington
Paweatuck River
Wekapaug
Pequota
Kent County
Roger Williams
Massassai
Thomas Dermer
Monhigan
Virginia
Plimouth
Namasket
Middleborough
Denger
Samuel Purchase
Nummastaquyt
Jonney
Pocanokit
Early English Contact and Narragansett History in Rhode Island
The text recounts early colonial and Native interactions around Narragansett Bay, detailing Wampanoag leadership under Massasoit, the Pokanoket name, and Mount Hope’s origin. It notes pestilence and a comet preceding English arrival in 1620, with Dermer’s 1619 voyage, Squanto’s family ties, and Massasoit’s later dealings with Plymouth settlers.
Indian Village at Pocanoket and Massasoit Heritage
The text describes Massasoit and Wamsutta in early Plymouth relations, an Indian village near Pocanoket and Mount Hope, and events from 1632 to 1675. It notes a well tradition, a trading site, land deeds by Ousamequin and Wamsitto, and the shifting leadership of the Wampanoag under King Philip involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymowth
Winslow
Massasoit
Pocunoket
Thia House
Philip
Plymouth
Chesewanake
Richard Sipith
Portsmouth
Mesaisatt
Wamesitta
Alexander
Mooanam
Wamsutta
Mexico Recognizes Texas Independence Amid Diplomatic Moves
Reports from May 1845 reveal Mexico agreed to acknowledge Texas independence if the U S rejects annexation and Britain guarantees the two governments' acts. The Br frigate Parrydice sails for Galveston with the news as U S squadron remains off the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Rexpexer
Texas
Justin
England
Elliott
Parydice
Hing
Galveston
Mexican Congress
Sesson
United States
Potomac
Gwinn
Falmouth
Sands
Somera
Lawrence
Jarvis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Deddingston
Ution
Ruodersl and Sabbath Union
Court of Common Plean
Court of Probate
Fall River
Mother Earth
Egme
John Bull
Joyhla
Jonathan
Trenton
ICP
Rhode Island State Temperance Society
Hudson
N. Y
Sedgwick
Neptune
Fey
Caleb Cushing
Ching
Portsmouth, N. H
Long Island
Ovpr
California
Republic of California
New Orleans
Wairixe
M. 8
Paine
Philadelphia
Odd Fellows
Alabama
Hudson River
Albany
Boston
Alonzo Potter
Union College
Schenectady
Diocese of
Union
Masgasoit J
Quadequina
Dermer
Edward Winslow
Stephen Hopking
Squanto
Joe Wuane Sinp Tavue
C. N. Coffin
Nantucket
New Bedford
Baylor Islands
New Zealand
Dhirt
Alemote
Coffin
Cato
Brinbaps River
New South Wales
Sydney
King’s Mills
Mercury
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