Rhode Island Laws Amended By 1862 General Assembly
The Rhode Island General Assembly enacted amendments across multiple titles. Provisions cover forfeiture and sale of forfeited liquors, town officer appointments, school appeals to the public schools commissioner, dam and water obstruction penalties, police constable powers, probate court notices, writ lawsuits, criminal costs, highway establishment in Providence, reform school bindings, and livestock control. Contains enactments and repeals with signature by Secretary of State Joan R. Bartlett.
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Rhode Island
Providence ‘Plantations
General Assembly
Commissioner of Public Schools
Butler Sospital
Butler Hospital
Supreme Court
Court of Common Pleas
Acta
Providence
Shell
Reform Schools
City of Providence
Reform School
United States
R Riness
Joan R. Bartlett
Emancipation Tone in Congress Stance on Slavery
The piece argues for abolitionist progress in Congress with emphasis on ending slavery in the District of Columbia and curbing the Fugitive Slave Law. It praises President Lincoln and condemns Southern obstruction, urging steady, lawful steps toward emancipation and constitutional fidelity. It contrasts public boasting with measured truth about national achievements and calls for prudent language.
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Congress
Naylam
District of
Columbis
Ieaven
John Quincy Adatmos
Free America
Occupation and features of Hustville and Pass Christian
Hustsville Juntaville Alabama, occupied by Union troops under Gen. Mitchel, is the Madieun county shire town on the Memphis and Charleston railroad. It hosts a costly court house and bank, six churches, a land office, three newspapers, and two female seminaries amid rich farming country. Pass Christian in Harrison county Mississippi, taken by Gen. Butler, lies near New Orleans and Mississippi City, with Biloxi and Ship Island nearby.
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Hustsville
Juntaville
Ala
Alleghany Range
Pass Christian
Butler
Sharrison County
Miss
New Orleans
Mississippi City
Biloxi
Ship Island
Capture of a Province Vxresty brig Sabar sails from Portsmouth
The brig Sabar, of 186 tons, Capt. Baker, from Providence with hay for Annapolis, was captured Friday near Newport News and taken to Craney Island. Built Cherryfield Me 1845. Three quarters owned in Providence by Mosers Mowry and Steere, Samuel Trae and Capt Nathaniel Crowell. the remaining quarter held by Capt David Baker of Dennis who commanded the vessel. The boy was on private account.
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Sabar
Baker
Providence
Portsmouth
N. IL
Annapolis
Newport Neva
Craney Island
Cherryfield
Mosers
Mowry and Steere
Samuel Trae
Nathaniel Crowell
David Baker
Dennis
Washington D C Abolition Act Named Berret as Mayor
The President signed the act abolishing slavery in the District of Columbia and appointed James G Berret mayor of Washington Iran Samuel Vinton of Ohio and Daniel R Goodloe formerly of North Carolina as commissioners to examine and value claims under the act.
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AnoLirion
Stavey
District of Columbia
James G. Berret
Washington
Iran
Samuel Vinton
Hio
Daniel R. Goodloe
North Carolina
Protests Over Atlantic Cable Revival In The Press
The Philadelphia Press condemns reviving the Atlantic Cable project 80 long with both ends under British control. It warns the United States might join the venture and suggests Portland or another northeastern seaboard point as the American terminus.
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Philadelphia
United States
Portland
Merrimac and Sunshine Reported at Fortress Monroe
Dispatches from Fortress Monroe last week said the Merrimac and Sunshine were active. On Friday they appeared with the Yorktown and James Town and four other vessels, capturing two brigs and two schooner transports. The brig Sabeo of Providence was among them.
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Monroa
Merrimac
Sunshine
Yorktown
Jamestown
Sabeo
Providence
Fortress
Monroe
Rip Raps
Morriinne
Stenner
Johnston Names and Ranks in Civil War Figures
The Boston Advertiser notes Gen Sydney Johnston killed at Pittsburg Landing was 2d U.S. Cavalry Colonel at resignation in May. It also mentions Joseph E Johnston as Quartermaster General on resigning in April, and Gen dye Johnston as commander of the rebel forces on the Potomac serving under Beauregard.
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Boston Advertiser
Sydney Johnston
Pittsburg Landing
U.S. Cavalry
Utah
Johnston
Joseph E. Johnston
First Cavalry
Sumner
Dye Johnston
Potomac
Beauregard
Doctor accused of false alarm in Newbern action
Dr J J Thompson a surgeon with Burnside's command was ordered to Washington after creating a false alarm about a large enemy approach near Newbern. A recommendation to dismiss him from service was sent to the President, citing alarmist rumors. General I notes native warfare already disrupts rest and sleep.
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J. J. Thompson
Burnside
Newbern
Washington
Gen. I
Beauregard’s Death Rumor Dismissed Amid War Dispatch Conflicts
The report argues Beauregard’s death is false after contradictory dispatches in a Norfolk paper about the second day at Pittsburg. It notes his claims of victory and 36 captured guns and 8,000 prisoners before a retreat to Corinth, which the writer says he could not hold.
Treasury bans coal clearance at Delaware Bay ports
The Treasury prohibits coal shipments from anthracite via foreign or domestic ports south of Delaware Bay until further orders. Authorities suspect smugglers have been obtaining coal through Davana and hidden supply routes.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Delaware Bay
Capt. Frank Ferris Wounded in Pittsburg Battle
Capt. Frank Ferris, formerly of Providence and now with an Illinois regiment, was severely wounded in the Pittsburg battle. He also participated in the Fort Donelson fight and was noted for his bravery there.
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Frank Ferris
Providence
Illinois
Pittsburg
Fort Donelson
Military committee backs bill for national cemetery in DC
The Providence Press notes a matured committee bill to establish a national cemetery in the District of Columbia, urging calm on rebellion as a safer starting point for graveyard planning.
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Military ‘Committee
District of ‘Columbia
Providence Press
District of Rebellion
Graveyard
National mood cited in Ladies Repository debate
Editors quote a national demand for a man while Milford Journal notes Indy focus reflects differing public expectations. The fragment contrasts popular gendered rhetoric with local media stance, hinting at political and social discourse of the era.
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Ladies” Repository
Nation
Milford Journal
Indy
Fire damages building. damages under five hundred dollars
Fire yesterday at Wirtren damaged the building and contents with total losses not expected to exceed five hundred dollars. Principal Prof Gammell, in his private room, fainted upon hearing of the blaze but was aided and is recovering. reported by O Be Dodge Esq.
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Wirtren
Sara
Prof
Gammell
Providence
Be “Dodge
Surrender of Fort Pulaski Ends Rebel Fort
The fort on Cockspur Island near Savannah yielded to Union forces after heavy bombardment. Fort Pulaski, once among the strongest in the United States, cost the government over a million dollars to fortify and represents the third major rebel fort recovered.
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Fort Falaskie
Cockspur Island
Savannah
Courat
Quarterly meeting of Rhode Island Congregational Association
The Congregational Association of Rhode Island held its quarterly meeting in the lecture room of the Congregational Church on Tuesday at 2 PM. Public service followed at 71 2 o'clock with an impressive sermon by Rev. Mr. Fay of Fall River, assisted by Rev. Mr. Freeland of Panacdale.
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Congregational Association
Congregational Association of
Rhode Island
Congregational Church
Fay
Fall River
Freeland
Panacdale
Town Meeting Held For Town Officer Elections Today
The annual town meeting is scheduled for today at 10 o'clock to elect town officers. The notice urges eligible residents to attend and participate in the formal proceedings.
Thanksgiving Prayer Services Across Town Endorse Proclamation
The Presidents and Lieut Governor recommendations for national thanksgiving were observed in town churches on Sunday. Services focused on the prayer and thanksgiving proclamation for recent victories and sought divine guidance to aid rulers in ending the rebellion and restoring peace.
Soldier Ichabod B Burt Reported Wounded at Bull Run
The Fall River News notes letters from Ichabod B Burt of Globa Village a corporal in the 2d R L regiment. He was severely wounded and captured at Bull Run and is now confined in a tobacco house in Richmond.
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F& the
Fall River News
Ichabod B. Burt
Globa Village
2D R. L Regiment
Bull Run
Richmond
Knife Fight on Eddy Street Stabs Man in Neck
A Sunday evening stabbing on Eddy street Providence left a man with a neck wound about four inches long after a knife was drawn during a fracas. The assault occurred between two men, with one inflicting the injury. The victim’s condition and further details were not disclosed.
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Eddy Street
Providence
War materials valued at 3.5 million captured at Island No 10
The capture at Island No 10 yields war materials valued at about three and a half million dollars. Navy transports are prizes and the gunboat crews expect a profitable outcome from the bloodless surrender.
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Island No. 10
Expenditures of Confederate government reach two million daily
The Richmond Examiner reports that the Confederate government spends about two million dollars each day and adds that much to the currency weekly, signaling immense wartime outlays and currency expansion.
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Richmond Examiner
Vermont Governor Proposes Surgical Aid Without Expense
Gov. Holbrook of Vermont offers to furnish additional surgical aid to the Secretary of War at Yorktown if needed, at no cost to the government.
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Gar Gov. Holbrook
Vermont
Secretary of War
Yorktown
City Bank of Providence Forged Notes Circulating
Counterfeit five dollar notes bearing the City Bank of Providence name have appeared in circulation. The fakes use altered genuine plates but are identifiable by unusual details. Citizens urged to exercise caution and report suspected bills to authorities.
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City Bank of
Providence
S &F
Official General Pope and Shields Reports Published
General Pope's report is brief and modest, crediting others and stating no new facts. General Shields details losses: killed 103, wounded 441, missing 24. enemy losses about 1,000–1,500 killed and wounded. our force about 7,000 infantry cavalry and artillery. The enemy fielded roughly 11,000, with 36 artillery pieces and 1,500 cavalry.
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Orricran
Pope
Shields
Murray
84Th Pennsylvanian Volunteers
Stratsbirg
Jackson
Stone Wall
Smith
Garnett
Longetroot
Lnde
Virginia
Provisional Army
United’brigades
Rebellion Battle Near Pittsburg Ends With Heavy Losses
A 19th century report describes a battle near Pittsburg lasting thirteen hours over Sunday and Monday. It cites about 4000 killed and 1200 wounded or missing with most of the enemy’s cannon captured except two or three, including Washington artillery from New Orleans.
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Pittsburg
New York
Pladelpts
Washington
New Orleans
Fall of Fort Pulaski Reported After Gallant Defense
Dispatches from Craney Island indicate Fort Pulaski fell at 2 PM on April 16 after a stout defense against superior guns. Breaches were created by Parrot artillery, the fort’s ramparts were breached, and casualties were reported as four wounded and no fatalities among the garrison. Colonel Olmstead warned of heavy explosions before the surrender.
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Fort Pulaski
Fortazea Monnox
Craney
Saya
Pulaski
Law
Fort
King’ Landing
Col. Olmstead
Revenue steamer captures four prize schooners in Yeomico river
The Reliance arrived with Hartford Bridge Whig and Wolf Brothers all seized while landing coffee salt flamnela and whisky for rebels in the Yeomico river between the Potomac and Rappahannock mouths.
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Maryland
Barriuone
Reliance
Hartford
Bridge
Whig
Lwo
Yeomico River
Potomac
Rappahannock
Rebel Fortifications at York River Suppressed by Sebago Guns
On April 16 at Yorktown Gloucester side and York River rebels labored on fortifications with about 1000 men. Sebago arrived with 100 pound Parrott and shells. after two hours rebels paused and retreated. Newport News smoke suggests possible evacuation. guns at Yorktown river are heavy and aim along the bar.
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Yorktown
Monitor
Gloucester
York River
Newport News
Col Hough advances in New Mexico engagements
A Denver City dispatch reports Col Hough with 1300 troops reaching Ouache Pass on the twenty sixth. Three cavalry companies clashed with 250 rebel horsemen, yielding 57 prisoners and four federal deaths with eleven wounded. At Piloon’s Range near Santa Fe on the twenty eighth, Hough’s force of about 1100 Texans faced 12 cannons and a drawn battle ending four miles from the creek. federal losses were three officers and twenty men killed and forty to fifty wounded. Communication with Canby remained constant.
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New Mexico
Denver City
Hough
Oufache
Pasa
Canon
Cherington
Canby Ia
Sharpshooters Hold Siege Pits at Yorktown
A Commercial Advertiser correspondent describes Union sharpshooters entrenched at Yorktown in rifle pits from dawn to dusk. They receive rations and whiskey, load telescoping rifles with patched balls, and tally each confirmed kill by notching rifle stocks.
General Sigel Rebounds After Promotion News
A Cincinnati Commercial correspondent reports from the south-west camp that General Sigel, recently promoted, received hearty congratulations from field officers. He had been bedridden since the battle, kept in the saddle for five days with little sleep, and his nervous system was severely exhausted. He plans to travel to St. Louis to recover when able.
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Sickt
Cincinnati Commercial
Saiya
Sigel
St. Louis
Balloon accident sends Gen Porter plummeting near Richmond
A Yorktown letter reports Gen Porter rose in a balloon at 5 am and, about 100 feet up, rope broke and the craft sailed southwest toward Richmond. He managed to release gear and landed safely about 50 miles from camp, displaying calmness during the descent.
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Yorktown
Porter
Richmond
Richmond Rebels Move Whisky and Tobacco Out
Prentice notes the Richmond rebels are shipping away their whisky and tobacco, and predicts they will act quickly to follow suit.
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Richmond
Prentice
Lincoln's Proclamation and Civil War Memoir Fragments
A rough, multi topic column discusses the Lincoln administration letter to Congress endorsing emancipation in the District of Columbia and potential compensation terms. It includes reflections on slavery, a romantic anecdote from the war at New Bern, and a Missouri stance urging gradual emancipation and public debate.
Freuixenvyezn of Newark Dies Aged 63 Noted New Jersey Figure
Tuxgoors Freuixenvyezn, a prominent New Jersey figure born in Somerset County in 1787, died at his Newark residence on Saturday. A lawyer, he served as Attorney General and as a U S Senator for nine years after being elected by the Whigs in 1826. He ran for Vice President in 1844 with Henry Clay Polk and Dallas on the ticket against Frelinghuysen. Later he served as Chancellor of the University of New York until 1850 and became president of Rongers College Brunswick New Jersey. He was known for religious and philanthropic involvement and was regarded as a graceful scholar and old-school gentleman.
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Tuxgoors Freuixenvyezn
Newark
New Jersey
Somerset County
United States Senate
Nia
Henry Clay
Polk
Dallas
Clay
Frelinghuysen
University of New York
Rongers College
Brunswick
Treatment of Prisoners Orders Under War Department Rules
General in the field or a Department must arrange for safe keeping and comfortable treatment of prisoners. Exchanges or releases require War Department instructions. In emergencies a commander may act on authority with prompt War Department report via the Adjutant General. Prisoner depot designated at the Secretary of War, under the Commissary General, with discretion for field commanders to send prisoners there.
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War Department
Adjutant-General
Secretary of War
Death of German Immigrant Aboard Steamer Bavaria
A German immigrant aged 89 who traveled to join his children aboard the steamer Bavaria died after a brief greeting with his daughters upon arrival. A messenger reported the event to the Mayor’s office and the coroner is to be notified. The steamer arrived at the port yesterday.
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Bavaria
Accoronér
N. Y
Heroic tale of Ward and a Palmer leg in a Cape Coast proclamation
The report recalls Lieut Col Ward a Bull’s Bluff hero wounded in action and losing a leg who walked with a Palmer artificial limb in town yesterday to conceal his loss before returning to service. It also notes a Cape Coast proclamation about pigs and houses with a xenial tone and mock colonial rhetoric.
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Baiia
Bius
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