Rail Road Meeting at Court House in Bristol
Bristol on Saturday 1848 notes a public meeting in the Court House to discuss a possible railroad from Bristol to Providence. The item mentions related civic interest, a Free Soil convention in Providence, local mill fire, steamboat schedules, probate court notices, and various regional updates including rail line activity and telegraph dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coluza
Court House
Providence
Citiens
John D' Wulf
Railroad investment plan for Bristol to Providence route
Advocate argues a Bristol to Providence railroad could attract $250,000 capital, pay ten to twelve percent annual profit, and boost travel and freight with existing steamboat and stage connections. Cites Providence and Worcester road as profitable model and notes local demand from Bristol and Warren, plus potential regional benefits and rapid subscription potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma. Barney
Expital
Bristol
Prastionee
Banke
County of
Aod
New York
Massachusetts
India Point
Providence and Worcester
Taunton
Providence and
Worcester
Warren
Providence
New England
Lepeak
Soston
American Railroad Journal
Lowell
Bo Low
Casnall
Bristol to Providence Rail Route Feasibility and Public Action
A local advocate argues that Bristol sits near deep water and has strong rail potential. A Bristol Providence link could draw New York steamboats, raise property values, and spur farming and industry. Public support, a Bristol Warren Fall River charter review, and a citizen committee are urged to advance the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Providence
Taunton
New York
Galt
New England
Boston
Fall River
Warren
Iisa
Providence, Warren and
Bristol Almust
Ether
Locomotive Recovered After Bridge Incident
The Weymouth baggage car and tender derailed from the Old Colony Railroad bridge. The engine weighing about 18 tons was recovered Sunday morning with a heavy tackle and another locomotive assisting. Outside work and pump were damaged, repair estimate about $500. Engineer Alden Bradford suspended by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weymouth
Old Colony
Wade
Alden Bradford
Board of Directors
Afas
Correspondence from Mobile on Politics and Trading in 1848
A Mobile correspondent reports on national politics and local commerce from Pasca goula. The letter notes Gen Taylor's favorable reception, the Republican mood spreading, yellow fever fears, dull port freights, and cotton sales around 2000 bales at middling 5 1 2 cents as the health improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barney
Emporium
Alabama
Rhode Island
Mobile
Pascagoula
Taylor
Mobile City
Hliss
Europe
Eliode
Liverpool
New York
The Veto Power Debate in Constitutional Context
A correspondence examines the constitutional veto. It argues the President may sign or return a bill with objections, and questions whether a future president may veto parts of a bill. The discussion weighs the original intent and practical balance between executive and legislative powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma. Baytey
Constitumonto
Poughkepsie
House of Congress
Arithout
Congress
United States
DLTT
Londerstand
Gen. Taylor
The Taylor Veto and Internal Improvements Debate
A weary survey of party stances on constitutional limits for internal improvements. The writer compares Taylor and Clay with Polk era views, arguing the general welfare clause allows federal aide with emphasis on Western interests and slavery as a national issue to watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Mr. Clay
Clay
Gen
Taylor Copstroce
Gen. Taylor
Gen. Jackson
Congress
Jackeen
Clay Inclus
Bayley
Boutinuth
Olinvis
Mississipi
St. Louis
Worcester Canal
Jiima
Polk
Lepeak
Coppress
Sreme Tome
Bestel
Warren
Mayaville
Lexington
South
Carolina
Georgia
Roses
Ireland
Louisana
Nicholas
Neva
Arto
Architep Canterbury
Tani
Railroads Boost Town Growth as Populatio n Rises
The Wilmington Journal notes the town’s population reaches 9 000, up from 3 000 six years after railroad construction, illustrating how rail lines drive new towns, business, and prosperity along their routes. The piece extols temperance work and links alcohol to social harms, urging continued public moral effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
N.Y
Atlantic
Hartford and New Haven Rail Line Sets Speed Record
The Hartford Times reports a 96 mile Springfield Hartford run in 33 minutes with a 512 foot wheel arrangement, and 62 miles Springfield New Haven in 1 hour 80 minutes, claiming the fastest heavy train in the nation. It credits straight level track and new large diameter driving wheels for possible 50 to 60 mph operation, criticizing American engine makers for slow adaptation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Sny
United States
New England
England
Hartford and
New Haven
Artizane
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rail Road Meeting
King Philip
Newport
Court of Probate
Hudson River
Etilen
Georgetown College
Louisville
J. W. Graves
Kentucky
Louinville Journal
Union
Harrison
Dississep
Annapolis
Byrd W. Stevenson
Francis G. Dallas
Walter Queen
John Galu
Respectante Mivence
Oregon
House of Representatives
N. Orleans
Philadelphia
Manvyi
Woodbridge
Mexico
Paredes
Padre Jaranta
Yazoo Cry
Memphis
Quebec
Haverhill
Bridgeport
Patat
Cornelius Weeks
Tucagay
West Columbia
Adairousty
Konipoky
Inisa
Acadia
Messrs Oes
Fall River Monitor
Phenix
Tur Veto
Cain
V. Y. Sun
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