Rhode Island in the 1780s debate over the Constitution and town records
The piece traces Rhode Island’s early state actions on the U S Constitution, noting Bristol and Little Compton votes for adoption, deputy elections for William Bradford and Shearjashop, and references to town finances. It mentions meetings, delays, and a cabinet of local records including a liquor bill involving Stephen Wardwell and various town notes from 1780 to 1790.
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Bosworth
Fales
Don. Dheime
Thomas Fales
Suatom Wes
Wiliam Bradford
Shearyashup
Rhode Island
Friends of the Constitution
General Assembly
Jess
Bristol
Little Compton
North Carolina
Wm. Bradford
Shearjashup
Genera Algoth Ata
Stephen Ward
Jon‘a
Russell
Reynolds
Howe
James O' Wulf
Edward Usher
John Law Jees
Freenh
Congress
United States
Messie
John Usher
Daniel Bradford
Josiah Finney
Jonathan Russell
William Bradford
Shearjashop Bourn
Del
South Goon
South Kingston
Marsh
Newport
William Bradrd
Shear Hup
Bietas
James Alien
Royal Dinan
Iowahie
Hiny
Firing at Pep Conclusion Sparks Vermont Cheer
A fragmented report notes a gun being fired amid cheers at a Pep event, with Vermont mentioned as part of the scene. The text is unclear about specifics such as names, dates, or locations.
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Vermont
Confession of John B. Gough Sparks Temperance Debate
The piece discusses John B. Goughs confession and its impact on temperance work. It notes his lapse into drink in a dangerous area of the city and calls for renewed abstinence. It warns reformers against overreliance on public favor and urges daily prayers to avoid temptation.
Mormon War in Illinois Escalates Amid Proclamation
The Mormon War in Illinois was rising with both sides strongly arrayed. Extermination of Mormons seemed the aim for some factions. Some settlements near the conflict area were burned. Hancock County Sheriff issued a proclamation calling two thousand men to ready themselves for rapid deployment anywhere in the state.
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Illinois
Hancock County
Illllinois
Warsaw
Foarnee Panthovane
Reynolds
Romar
Wan m
Lee County
Planets Align With Earth In Evening Sky
The Phenix notes a rare celestial arrangement as all superior planets and their satellites align with Earth. Saturn sets after 8 PM, Mars appears south around 7:30 with strong brightness due to proximity, Jupiter rises near 7 PM, Venus shines as the evening star approaching inferior conjunction, Mercury near the Sun.
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Saturn
Mars
Jupiter
Pisces
Venus
Court of Probate meeting set for Monday afternoon
The regular meeting of the Court of Probate will be held at the Probate Office at two o'clock on Monday afternoon. A litany of local news items follows, including a Newport burglary, presses and publications plans, and various political notes.
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Court of Probate
Barden
Iras of John B Gough in New York Alcohol Induced Incident
The statement chronicles John B Gough's journey by train to New York and Brooklyn, his meeting with Dea Grant and Cyrus B Morse, a chance encounter with Jonathan Williams, a soda喝t with tainted syrup, and a subsequent delirium. He recalls drinking brandy and wandering, ending in a lodging house where he was cared for by Mr Camp and Mr Hays before recovery. No opium use is admitted.
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Joan Waite
U. S
House of Wes
Lexington
Richmond
John White
Randop
Monty
John B Gough
Moewr Preyee
Loadeley
Dea
Grant
Cyrus B. Morse
Westboro
Pameeta
B. Soares
Lady
Springfield
Morse
Boston
Cara
New York
Jeter
Moree
Brooklyn
Montreal
Albany
Croton
Broadway
Messrs. Saxton & Miles
Gough
Williams
Jonathan Williams
Kompoon’s
Chamber Street
Chathram Street
Chambers Street
Eli Eo
Mr. Camp
Camp
Hays
Trath
Norwich
Confession and repentance in temperance case by John B Gough
John B Gough issues a written statement accepting blame for his actions while under strong emotion and alcohol temptation. He pledges reform, thanks supporters, and appeals to temperance allies, editors, and the public to judge him with mercy and renewed faith. He vows humility, prayer, and steadfast opposition to all forms of strong drink.
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John B. Gough
Flo
Roxbury
Nendas
Alain
Gough
Lahoeld
Bed Sea
Sean
Job
Names of leading locos and crimes in Dover Gazette debate
The Dover Gazette questions Federalists with a list of ten to a dozen loco leaders linked to the Hartford Convention. The Enquirer counters naming Henry Hubbard Cyrus Barton Samuel Cushman James Buchanan George Bancroft Louis McCane A H Everett Roger B Taney Charles Line Robert P Dunlap and others. A Providence theft ends with a baby alarm aiding the homeowner.
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Dover Gazette
NHZ
The
Enquirer
Gazette
Henry Hubbard
Charlestown
Harford
Samuel Cushman
Portsmouth
Cyrus Barton
Palk
Hampshire
James Buchanan
Polk
Oregon
England
George Bancroft
Louis McCane
A.H. Everett
China
Roger B. Taney
Surome Court
Charles Line
Bellina Gazette
Robert P. Dunlap
Tim Pickering
Line
Aristocracy Defined in French Chamber Debate
In the French chamber of Deputies General Foy used the term aristocracy and a ministerial voice demanded a definition. The reply described aristocracy as those who wish to consume without producing live without working seize public honors without merit in the nineteenth century.
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AatsTecnAct
Chamber of Deputies
Foy
League
Coalition
Will of Elizabeth Waldo Filed in Probate
The will allocates most of her estate to benevolent use after specific legacies. Four thousand dollars is held in trust for life for her surviving sister’s life, with two hundred dollars yearly to a long resident in the family for life. After deaths, principal and accumulations go to the American Bible Society, then the residuary shares go to several societies and institutions. Expect about twelve thousand dollars for residuary bequests, with the Bible Society to receive sixteen thousand including a former legacy.
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American Bible Society
Slater
The
Foreign Evangelical Society
American Protestant Society
Colonization Society
Bangor Theological Seminary
American Seamen's Friend Society
Bethel Society
Bible Society
Worcester
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Stephen Wardwell
Todugust
Diisrol
Phenix
Rouagay
Henry Anthony
Woodbury
United States Senate
Portland
Jaoe Te He
Neptune
Providence
Dr. Boughton
Big Thunder
Edmonds
Clinton County
Pawtucket
Blackstone
Woonsocket
Benjamin Wardwell
Wilcox & Wardwell
Fall River
Dave Laren
Mexico
Princeton
Engle
Pensacola
Vera Cruz
France
Texas
Union
Rio Janeiro
Ma. Everett
A. H. Everett
Courier
Newark
Boston Daily Adv
Mr. Usher
Grahamites
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