State election ticket heads union convention effort
The column promotes the Union National State Convention ticket for the upcoming Wednesday election. It endorses Governor Smith’s administration and notes a change at Attorney General with Rug replacing Abraham Paynd. It urges every qualified voter to cast a ballot to support the state and national administration and ensure the town’s strong turnout.
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Colums
Union National State Convention
Nr Rugare
Abraham Paynd
Presset
Smith
Nationiel
Af Ua
Democratic Resolutions Mark War Opposition in Providence
The Democratic State Convention resolutions condemn the war and oppose current administration measures, signaling a broad antiwar stance. They warn that party leaders risk alienating longtime supporters and predict a decisive electoral defeat for the Democrats if they persist.
Providence Conference closes with broad appointments
The P M E Conference wrapped its annual session in New London Connecticut with Bishop Ames presiding. The digest lists numerous appoints including Rev W McDonald Providence to the south and Rev S F Upham and Rev J A N Chapman transferred to the New Suglaund Conference. The notice also promotes a new biography The Ferry Boy and the Financier about Salmon P Chase and announces a forthcoming April release priced at $1 25.
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Providence
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
New London
Conn
Bishop Ames
W McDonald
South
Vickabourg
S F Upham
J. A.N. Chapman
Suglaund
Paul Townsend
P. E
Merc, Walker, Wise, & Co
Boston
the Treasury
S P Chase
Washington
Atlantic Monthly
Democratic Nominations and Death of Owen Lovejoy
The Providence Post reports the Democratic ticket including George I Browne for Governor Henry Butler for Lieutenant Governor Elialah Potter for Secretary of State Walter S Burges for Attorney General and Henry J Cooke for General Treasurer The obituary notes Hon Owen Lovejoy died in Brooklyn on Friday the 23rd He was born in 1811 in Maine educated at Bowdoin and served as pastor before representing Illinois Fifth district in Congress The Treasury Secretary issued orders prohibiting shipment of American coal to Canada.
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Providence Post
Democratic State Central Committee
George I. Browne
Glocester
Henry Butler
Warwick
Elialah Potter
Swath Kingstown
Walter S. Burges
Craneton
Henry J Cooke
Newport
Lovejoy
Owen Lovejoy
Brooklyn
Kennebec County
Maine
Bowdoin College
Princetown
Tineia
New York
Mr. T
Plymouth Church
Secretary of the Treasury
Canada
Fables from the German and moral tales of Sun Moon
Excerpts from a translated German fable collection begin with creation of light and yarns about the Sun and Moon, followed by a rose guardian angel tale and a farmer family tale about peaches and wisdom, concluding with a note on newspaper ownership and political alignment.
Cat weighs about a hundred pounds on exhibition in Westerly
A very large cat weighing about one hundred pounds was caught a few days ago in Little Narragansett Bay and has been on exhibition in Westerly. It was captured by a named individual and is regarded as a curiosity. The War Department renamed the Invalid Corps to Veteran Reserve Corps, a change praised by officers and the command.
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Wrexey
Narragansett Bay
Westerly
Invalid Corps
War Department
Veteran Reserve Corps
Ministerial Moves Stir New London Conference
In Providence M E Conference at New London Rev S F Upham from your town is transferred to N EK Conference. Five years ago Rev Mark Traftan moved to Providence from New England and later to Albany. Rev S T Ely appointed in Traftan’s stead. Treaston goes to Edgartown. author muses on sea, sermons, and religious duty.
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New England
Providence
County Street
New York
Albany
Studley
Tremont Street
Boston
Trafton
S. T. Ely
Mr. Treaston
Edgartown
Jesus
Knight of the Golden Circle Jewel Prompts City Debate
A Cincinnati gentleman discovers a peculiar jewel resembling a breast pin with a gold ring and black enamel edge. It is identified as a Knight of the Golden Circle badge, linked to Edmund Wright’s Narrative of adventures with the Knights. The piece praises Wright’s expose and promotes purchasing Hawcer’s 164 Vine Street copy for 50 cents.
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Cincinnati
Edmund Wright
Knights of the Golden Circle
Unawlay
Thia City
Golden Circle
JR. Hawcer
Vine Streets
Strength of our Armies and Civil War Numbers
The piece argues quotas will bring 753434 Union troops in the field, claims Rebels fear large Union forces, and asserts Grant is weaker than Lee. It notes rebels say main force will be used, odds shifting to favor the Confederates as experience grows. It presents a wartime rhetorical analysis of combat strength.
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Lee
United States
Europe
Brown's Bronchial Troches Promote Clear Voice
Advertisers claim Brown's Bronchial Troches aid voice clearing before speaking or singing and soothe throat after heavy vocal work. European letters state Maximilian will confer many noble titles on secession attendees from Paris to Mexico. Dr. Gwinn is to be a Duke.
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Maximilian
Paris
Mexico
Gwinn
Exodus of Onion Raisers Hits Bristol Town
The town observes a growing exodus of onion producers to Long Island with families joining the move. Some already migrated years ago and report favorable prospects, prompting more to depart this season. Authors predict many will return after a season away, fearing the trend may peak then reverse.
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Iceland
Taland
Eldorado
Old Bristol
Long Island
Tome
Fire Destroys East Eppe Street House Belonging to Captain Gladding
A two story house on Eppe street burned down Saturday afternoon. Captain Richard Gladding owned the property and half the building was occupied by his family. Insurance on the home stood at 800 dollars. Firefighters aided by hydrants saved most contents while several nearby sheds caught embers but were quickly extinguished. Local town events and civic notes follow including a Union Republican caucus, a charity fund for William Gladding, and notices of upcoming council meetings.
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Constitution
Union Streets
Richard
Gladding
William Gladding
James O
Legislature Eases War Strife with Budget and Appointments
The Rhode Island legislature convened with the Governor in chair passing acts adding to Title VII and resolving measures on East Tennessee and military accounts. The House debated public instruction and savings bills while approving a colored schools bill later postponed. Senate and Grand Committee elected state officers including Adjutant General and Commander of Shell Fisheries, and settled clerical and labor appointments amid war context.
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Lis
East
Tennessee
Church
France
Eames
Committee On the Judiciary
Rhode Island House Session Proceedings Report
The House suspended the two day reading rule for the session and postponed the intoxicating liquor bill to the May session. Gammell reported a resolution to move the State Normal School to Providence. An act to prevent cattle contagion and a Bristol County Court House repairs resolution were acted on in concurrence. The Pokanoket Shore Road and Land Co. petition and notice-directed resolution passed in concurrence. The annual appropriation bill was read and parsed. The adjournment resolution from the Senate was received and the House adjourned.
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Pukanuket Shore Road and Land Company
Shore
Committee On
James de Wolf Perry
Pendleton
Westerly
Senate
Iis
Dames Y Smith
Finance Committee
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Weeden
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House of Representatives
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Committee On Education
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Bristol County Court House
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Washington County
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Edward C. Mulran
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