Oath and procedure for state government roles in a historic constitution
A fragmentary excerpt outlines oath taking for state officials and the appointment process by the Governor or Secretary of State, detailing eligibility restrictions and the sequence of constitutional adoption. It references Supreme Court powers, impeachment rules, and transitional provisions for a new constitution to take effect in May, with elections and office terms described.
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Gracia
United
Lisutanaut
Searturs
Iit Hia Alwaice
Aiard Gyneral
Urensurur
United States
Pourrauillier
Convention in East Greenwicch declares state constitution vote
A Rhode Island convention ending in November 1842 outlines certification of the proposed constitution, voting rules on race a white word, ballot distribution and counting, and instructions to clerks and officials for the Newport and Providence areas. Secretary Thos A Jenckes signs true copies as filed.
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Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
Mhall Coume
General Assembly
Jana
Smiley
Newport
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Gavatel Aedwouh
Thomas A. Jenckes
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Thos, A. Jenckes
New Hampshire Constitution Provisions on Suffrage and Residency
A historical note outlines NH constitutional rules for Councillors Senators and Representatives. Councillors require seven years residence and real estate. Senators must own property worth two hundred pounds. Representatives need two years residence and a one hundred pound stake within their district. No change without qualified voter approval. Catholics are disenfranchised.
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New Hampshire
Charleston Ordinance Penalizes Fast Carriage Near Church
An ordinance of Charleston, S. imposes a penalty on anyone driving carriages faster than walking speed past a church or public place of worship during divine service. The measure targets traffic near religious venues to ensure orderly worship.
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City of
Charleston
Church of Puble
Attitudes on War Across Ancient Pagan Thought
The passage surveys eminent pagans and moralists like Clines and Sunpea denouncing war. It contrasts calls for restraint with claims that violence can be justified in state action, noting harm to liberal arts, law, and civil society. It questions how to repay violence and condemns murder by nations as a norm.
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Miinorius
Clines
Wisdon Iteell
Wilvira
Bristol Citizens Meet to Discuss New Constitution Tonight
The Bristol community is urged to assemble at the Court House at six o'clock to promote voter preparation for the upcoming constitutional vote. The notice outlines qualifications for voting and urges registration by the 16th, emphasizing the document’s protections and debt limits, and calls for broad citizen participation.
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Bristol
Court House
Register Your Names for Vote on Constitution Adoption
Citizens urged to sign up at city and town clerks offices for the 1843 elections. Any person may submit names. one dollar registration tax allows voting in all 1843 elections. Meanwhile the Corinthian departed Wednesday for the Pacific, praised as the best whaler, with strong crews and keen hopes for its distant cruise.
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Criefly
United States
Anil
Howe
Regree
Reiiheate
Amitinis
Sie
Ceik
Corinthian
Jovi
Pacific
Ocean
Thanksgiving observances and a corrupt official in New York
The article notes Thanksgiving being proclaimed in Michigan on the 24th and cites a revised constitution draft for the state. It reports the arrest of James H. Ward, former mayoral aide, for frauds totaling up to 18000, detailing fake hospital entries and misappropriated alien passenger funds, with Ward remanded in custody. It also lists prominent travelers aboard the Great Western and other officials aboard the Boston- bound vessels.
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James H. Ward
Lato First Marshall
New York
Health Commissioners
Proclamation Declares Thanksgiving Day in Rhode Island 1842
By His Excellency Samuel Ward King Governor and Commander in Chief, a proclamation sets Thursday November 24 as a day of public thanksgiving. Citizens urged to abstain from unnecessary labor and recreation, assemble in worship, thank God for mercies of the year, peace, and freedom. Governor authorized to publish the resolution to the people. Providence November 7, 1842.
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Gene
Rhode Island
Generacini
Gollan
Rhodes Islands
Oafem
Ninn
Sirens Warness
Amecy
Providence
Samuel Ward
Wis Excellency
Henry Bowen
General Assembly Deliberations in East Greenwich November Session
The House met Friday morning November 4 and Saturday morning November 6 in East Greenwich. Debates covered militia revival, compensation for state claims, and an ambiguity in the Act concerning voters. Amendments were debated, and the Assembly adjourned to meet in Providence on the second Monday of January next. A separate note reports extraordinary dividends from the Farmington Canal Company in Connecticut.
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General Assembly
East Greenwich
Mi Ten Ovlach
Blike
Providence
Awe
Perry
Barber
Clovk
Finange
Westen
Wil
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Jellencey
Senate
Ames
Assembly
King
House
Branch
Thoreday
Jinata Uny
Cranston
Sinto
Constitutional Convention at East Guernwich Discusses Articles
Reports from East Guernwich on Friday November 4 describe the constitutional convention meeting to read the fourth article amid a long discussion on order. Naval movements are noted toward Vera Cruz, with six hundred thousand to a million dollars recently drawn from U.S. loans in New York. A naval court martial on the North Carolina dissolves after a lengthy session. Captain John D. Gallagher of the U S Navy dies at his Wilmington home. A major crash near Portsmouth Pier damages a warehouse, destroying a store of palladium and coal, with losses around six thousand dollars.
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East Guernwich
Waljournaent
Orler
Pont Is Wheiller
Naval Court Martit
Naval General
Siung
U.S
Nort Carolina
New York
Portsmouth Pier
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Etore
Pier Company
Portmouth
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Cambridge
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Farmington Canal Company
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