Town Meeting To Nominate State and Federal Representatives
The annual April Town Meeting for State officers and federal representatives will convene Wednesday with polls open at ten. The Republican ticket boasts respected men and a disciplined Congress candidate Ronpyson, praised for firm yet balanced views and anti slavery stance. Citizens urged to back a strong Bristol majority.
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General Assembly
Congress
Kes
Ronpyson
Bristol
Calls to Vote In 1860 Election For Rhode Island Republicans
An editorial urges freemen to vote for the American Republican ticket on Wednesday. It stresses duty to preserve liberty, defend constitutional government, and promote unity against division. Readers are urged to cast votes at the Court House for Christopher Robinson and the Congressional ticket.
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Stata
Pest
Evry
Bapda
Rhody
New England
Christopher Robinson
Hoass
Ont Eolumns
American Republican Meeting Endorses Robinson for Congress
In Warwick and Providence area towns, a Thursday Republican meeting drew electors but light attendance. Speakers included Hon. Christopher Robinson for Representative to Congress Eastern District. Henry W. Diman offered resolutions praising Robinson and urging his election.
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Congress
Christopher RC Robinson
Cumberland
William Brayton
Warwick
Thomas Davis
North Providence
William D. Brayton
Carisvornex Ronson
MN. T. Benogtt
W. H.S. Bayley
Henry W. Diman
James BE. French
Robinson
Bey
Christopher Robinson
Onion merchant loses funds in New York shop lapse
A New York stroll by an onion trader from our town ends in a costly gamble. He spends 75 in hard gold on watches, loses most, then regains part after Mayor’s intervention. Also notes the death of Epwarn S. Wanker in Honolulu age 21 and a memorial by Rev. Damon. The piece reflects on March from the previous year and a broad canvas of misadventure.
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New York Tribune
New York
Broadway
Cone
Honolulu
Sandwich Islands
Epwarn S. Wanker
Gilbert Walker
The
Mr. Damon
Christ
Remarkable Providence Vocalists Delight Local Audience
A Providence quartet of four respectable gentlemen performed to a sparsely filled venue last Wednesday. Their concert earned strong applause for pieces including Grave of Washington. Despite being unknown locally, their refined voices and tasteful rendition promise a full house if they return.
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Grave of
Washington
Providence
Newport Daily News Editor Publishes Weekly News Sheet
G T Hawworn editor of the Newport Daily News issues a new weekly paper titled the Weekly News priced at $1.25 per annum in advance. It will support Republican principles and follow the policies pursued by the Daily.
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G. T. Hawworn
Newport Daily News
the Weekly News
Christopher Robinson and the Reawps endorsement letter
An endorsement praises Christopher Robinson for integrity practical judgment and oratory ability. The writer supports Robinson’s tariff views and protectionist stance while recalling past opposition to Dorh tus and Loyalist foes, concluding with a pledge to vote for Robinson despite previously backing Buchanan.
State Normal School Opens Spring and Summer Terms
The spring and summer term of the State Normal School commenced on Tuesday last with many pupils present and more expected soon. The popular principal and his capable assistants have earned strong praise for their work and the school is highly regarded in New England for training teachers.
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State Normal School
New England
Mystery Smoke At The Custom House Firewood Confusion
A mysterious smoke filled the Custom House and Post Office as officials investigated. The storekeeper allegedly placed firewood between furnace walls to acclimate it to cold and heat, which caused a small fire and smoke. The piece quips about United Democracy officeholders being confined similarly.
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Custom House
Employment Prospects Boosted by Local Construction Projects
The summer outlook shows a strong demand for gur mechanics and laborers as a jail addition, a new St. Michael's Church edifice in Jersey brown stone, and a spacious chapel are planned. Additional houses and ongoing Pokanoket Steam Mill work will create substantial seasonal employment.
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Jersey
Pokanoket
European tensions signal renewed hostilities and unrest
Reports from Europe warn of squally conditions as France and Austria prepare for possible war. The French emperor grows uneasy over idle forces and fears a revolutionary trap if employment remains scarce. The populace is described as combustible, suggesting instability could erupt at any time.
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Europe
France
Austria
Gen Tar Hercunsons to Present Vocal Concert at Court House
The Hercuwnson Family, prominent in local music, will give a grand vocal concert at the Court House within days. John W. S, Fannie B, Henry, and Viola Hutchinson form the group, with Henry and Viola praised as prodigies. The Bangor Union lauds their Norombega Hall showing as exceptionally entertaining and well received.
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Hercuwnson
Court House
John W. S
Fannie ‘B
Henry
Viola ‘Hutchinson
Bangor Union
Hutchinsons
Norombega Hall
Viola
John V
Fennie B
Vox Calists
Travels in Peru Lima Churches and Prisons Featured
In Lima the narrator tours the Plaza Grande and Cathedral with guides, noting Pizarro's tomb and gilded altars. San Andres aids 1200 destitute foreigners, while post and mail coach travel to Chorillos impresses. A new penitentiary, rail plans from Callao, and Lima’s dirty streets contrast with grand Gothic halls and city walls with ten gates.
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Phenix
South America
Hospital of
Buena Vista
Sims
Hotel de Pace
Plaza Granda
Pizarro
Christ Upon
Cross
Mary Magdalene
San Andres
Limanians
Sisters of Charity
Cailao
Lima
Calle da Vallidolid
Callao
Maripores
Guadalupe
Chosica
Hanscata
Sera de Pasco
Chorillos
Yanaxots
San Magdalena
Barbonas
Legros
New York Mercury to Feature Bayard Taylor as Contributor
Five Newport jailbreakers escaped on Wednesday of last week. Two of the fugitives have since been recaptured while the remaining three are pursued. Bayard Taylor has agreed to contribute to the Mercury, expected to broaden its appeal to readers of the distinguished writer.
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New York Mercury
Bayard Taylor
Mercury
Taylor
Newport
Providence Conference Opens at St Pauls Church Fall River Mass
The Providence Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church begins its annual session at St Pauls Church in Fall River Massachusetts with Bishop Ames presiding. Seventy five preachers respond to roll. three deaths mark the past year Rev Daniel Filmore of Providence Rev Charles S Hazard of Wickford R I and Rev J B Hunt of North Easton Mass. Rev M J Talbot principal of Providence Seminary at East Greenwich is elected Secretary.
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Providence Conference
Methodist E. Church
St. Paul's Church
Fall River
Mass
Bishop Ames
Daniel Filmore
Providence
Charles S. Hazard
Wickford
R. I
J. BR. Hunt
North Easton
M. J. Talbot
Providence Seminary
East Greenwich
Laborers petition for wage increase at Fall River Print Works
Over 100 workers in the Fall River Print Works petitioned last Wednesday for a one dollar daily wage increase. They had earned five shillings a day since the 1857 crisis, but the request was denied because other print works pay only four shillings.
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Fort Rivsk
The
Beacon
Fall River
Niagara Arrives After Gales From Liverpool to Hatwax
The Niagara captained by Miller, sailing from Liverpool on the 12th, reached Hatwax after eight days of strong westerly gales. The Africa and Alpine ships were seen in Halifax harbor as reports note other vessels transit. European diplomatic moves include Britain urging Newfoundland fisheries rights and France asserting treaty claims, with Neapolitan exiles welcomed at Cork and Times urging public support.
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Europe
Hatwax
Niagara
Miller
Liverpool
Slock
Sunisy
Bonar
Ang
Halifax
Emily A. Hall
Taskar
Africa
New York
Alpe
Halifax Harbor
Lebanon
Edinburg
Glasgow
Great Britain
Lord Bury
Newfoundland
E B. Lytton
Cork
America
Spain
David Stewart
the Times
London Times
Mrs
Dallas
France
Moniteur
Nord
Napoleon
Austria
Warlike News From Europe Rises in Bleak Report
Steamers Kangaroo and Persia arrive at Liverpool with later dates and warlike tone. Reports note Austria and Sardinia mobilizing, fears of conflict rise. Paris and Vienna markets tense, Paris notes, and Denmark–Japan tensions. Crowley mission silence adds to unease. Lyons Railway rumored to carry 75,000 troops. Beecher on striking letters signed or not.
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Austria
Lord Cowley
Vienna
Pth
London
the Times
Paris
Kangaroo
Persia
Sanpy Hoox
Mliverpool
Africa
Saxonia
New York
Liverpool
Sardinia
France
Italy
Crowley
Lyons Railw
Toulon
Algiers
Revivals Spread Across Minnesota Settlements
Rev. A. S. Lyon notes strong religious feeling at Cottage Grove and Newport with many finding peace in belief. A whaler voyager from this port, lost to time, was seen heading toward Falmouth, while the old church and schoolhouse are described as taking on a new aspect.
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Minnesota
A. S. Lyon
Cottage Grove
Newport
Falmouth
New Bedford Mercury
Empire City Arrives With Havana News and Passengers
The New Orleans steamship Empire City from Havana on March 20 arrives with 350 passengers and treasure from the Illinois. Granada, carrying 105 California mail bags and two passengers, is transferred to the Empire City. The Illinois undergoes repairs, while Havana reports stable health and cautious prices and exchange rates.
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Havana
New Orleans
Empire City
Illinois
Aspinwall
New York
Granada
California
Eery Ieee
Avana
Matanzas
Ae City
Gold Digging at Pike's Peak Advancing Rapidly
Leavenworth reports favorable Denver City advices on gold diggings with rockers yielding up to ten dollars daily. A ditch company forms to divert Platte water to Cherry Creek as emigrants surge toward mines. St Joseph trial of Dr Day over slave running ends with jury deadlock.
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Pike’s. Peak
Leavenworth
Kansas
Denver City
Platte
Cherry Creek
St. Josephs
Dr. Day
Missouri
Telescopes Sent for Rescue of Crew from Jane Black
The Collector of Baltimore received two telescopes from the State Department, prepared by the British government for Captain Aldwell and Mr. R. Barclay, chief mate of the Flora McDonald, to aid in rescuing the crew of the British vessel Jane Black of Limerick in May. The telescopes include a note from the British Minister.
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Baltimore
State Department
Aldwell
R. Barclay
Flora McDonald
Jane Black
Limerick
Tyr Spav's Bare Rawlins New York March 28
A damaged letter from Apalachicola describes a crew member on the bark BE A. Rawli Tas confessing to vessel fitting and a Havana voyage. He cites a dispute between captains two onboard an American and two Spaniards including one murdered, with the vessel taken to St Joseph.
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Tyr Spav
New York
Apalachicola
A. Rawli Tas
Havana
Baltimore steamer Patapeco rescued crew of Agamemnon
The steamer Patapeco from Baltimore picked up the captain and four crew from the British ship Agamemnon after it was endangered at sea. Patapeco found the Agamemnon’s remaining crew, ending her voyage. the Patapeco is waterlogged and likely a total loss. Washington reports rising importation of African slaves by small boats, transporting cargoes of enslaved people.
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Sipx
Samuel Dunbar
Havana
Karnak
Damaica
Maila Fur
New York
Jamaica
Jawnion
Cam
Lind
Contein~ Ang
Cuba
New- York Evening Post
Patapeco
Baltimore
Charleston
Agamemnon
Washington
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