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Domestic News June 25, 1846

Herald Of The Times, And Rhode Islander

Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island

What is this article about?

The General Assembly of Rhode Island held an adjourned session starting Tuesday morning, processing petitions, reports on synagogue funds and treasurer's accounts, a message from Connecticut's governor on boundaries, and granting divorce petitions.

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The General Assembly of this State, commenced an adjourned session in this place on Tuesday morning last. A quorum of both Houses appeared and proceeded to business. Various petitions and reports were presented, read and referred to the appropriate Committees. Also several acts passed to a second reading, which will be noticed hereafter.

This morning was assigned for the consideration of private petitions. Report of the Committee on the Touro street Synagogue Fund was read and accepted. Report of the Committee on the General Treasurer's Account, was read and accepted. A message from the Governor of Connecticut in regard to the boundary line between this State and Connecticut, was read and returned to the Senate. Report of the Town Council of the town of Newport, on the Jewish Synagogue Fund was read and accepted.

The proceedings of yesterday were unimportant. Several petitions for divorce were granted, and a number of reports from Committees and memorials were read and referred.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

General Assembly Rhode Island Legislature Adjourned Session Synagogue Fund Divorce Petitions Connecticut Boundary

What entities or persons were involved?

Governor Of Connecticut

Where did it happen?

Providence, Rhode Island

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Providence, Rhode Island

Event Date

Tuesday Morning Last

Key Persons

Governor Of Connecticut

Outcome

several petitions for divorce were granted; reports accepted including those on touro street synagogue fund, general treasurer's account, and newport town council on jewish synagogue fund; message from connecticut governor read and returned to senate

Event Details

The General Assembly commenced an adjourned session with a quorum proceeding to business, presenting and referring various petitions and reports, passing acts to second reading, considering private petitions, and handling specific committee reports and a interstate message.

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