Christmas Sermon on Union Peace and Blessings
A Christmas message urges universal goodwill and the renewal of social ties. It reflects on Christ's birth as a day of light and harmony, praises heavenly choirs, and calls for charity toward all ages and classes. The text also discusses Civil War re enlistment incentives and proposed recruitment efforts with bounties and speeches by Rev. Beauks of Newport.
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Bethlehem
David
Ikirige
Propheta
Thenson
Cepter
Nick
Chaplain Fiske's Address on Contraband Slaves
Rev. Fiske, chaplain of the 4th Minnesota, spoke at Astreregational Church about his experiences guiding a camp of contraband Blacks near Memphis. He described destitution, sickness, and deaths among women and children, with a collection of 125 raised to aid families, urging Bristol residents to help the poor and dying.
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Fiske
Campe
4Th
Minnesota
Grant
Memphis
Free State
Bristol
Holiday Gift Display At Burgess Book Store
Holliday Presents a vast holiday gift display at J. N. Burgess Book Store on Hope Street. The collection features Photographic Albums Elegant Gift Books and Annuals Bibles and Prayer Books Juvenile and Toy Books Games Perfumery and more. It notes many hearts will be made glad by presents purchased from this extensive exhibition.
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Holliday
J. N. Burgess
Hope Street
Debating Club Forms at Mount Hope Howes Home
Young Men's Christian Association members start a Debating Club on Wednesday evening at 7 1 2 o'clock at their Mount Hope Howes home. The opening question asks if learned professions offer greater inducements to the young than mercantile mechanical and agricultural pursuits. Disputants are Kendall Pitman Rich Bickwell. All interested are invited to attend and join the discussion.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Mount Hope Howes
Kendall
Pitman
Rich
Bristol Artillery Parade and Annual Target Practice
Col. E. M. Wardwell leads the Bristol Artillery in a parade and annual target practice to be joined by the Braes Band. A copper is to be stored at the Armory this evening, with a dance to follow after removing tables, as officers members and invited guests continue the festivities with a grand hop.
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Bristol Artillery
E. M. Wardwell
Desertion Ends Soldier’s Service at Fort Adams
The Providence Paris reports a member of the 15th U S Infantry stationed at Fort Adams was cropped branded and drummed out of the service for desertion and unsoldierlike conduct after deserting three times, with the sentence to be carried out yesterday or today.
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Nexport
Providence
Paris
15Th U. S. Infantry
Fort Adams
Col Nathan Gof Jr Noted for Officer Qualifications
The Providence Journal reports Col Nathan Gof Jr of Warren formerly with the Second Regiment was examined by Gen Cacey's Board in Washington and posted as a Lieutenant Colonel of the frat cles. The note praises his meriting blend of leadership and officer qualities.
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Providence Journal
Nathan Gof, Jr
Warren
Cacey
Washington
Student and Schoolmate Notes From 1864 Inscriptions
Fragmentary note discusses the year 1864 with stray phrases about a student and schoolmate. It mentions January and references sending inscriptions. The text appears as garbled OCR with uncertain names and dates.
Nightingale Schooner Sold for 8000 to Orient Line Captain
The schooner Nightingale of Providence built in 1854 and rated at 164 tons has been sold to Captain Warren Beebs and others of Orient L. L. for 8000 dollars cash.
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Nightingale
Providence
Warren Beebs
Orient L. L
Grand Variety Concert At Town Hall Tonight
A grand variety concert will be presented at Town Hall this evening led by Wally Russell and featuring other talented artists.
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Town Hall
Wally Russell
Advertisement Notice From Shute and Son
A fragment from a dated advertisement by Shute and Son appears in the column. It references Houipay Girra uy SeLeypip Vanrarize and notes this notice is part of the day’s listings.
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Houipay Girra Uy SeLeypip Vanrarize
Sse Shute & Son
Sudden Death of Thames Street Merchant Mr Vickery
The death of Ppa MeiTeaiah Vickery a 70 year old Thames street merchant occurred suddenly after dinner on Monday afternoon. He had run a long career with the brig Gov Hopkins and left a wife with no children. The funeral was held yesterday at his residence with Masonic services. This marks the third sudden death in the area in a short period.
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MeiTeaiah Vickery
Kesper Af Cory
Thames Street
Shia Town
Gov. Hopkins
Providence
Vickery
Masonic Fraternity
Patents and Inventors urged to employ Mr. Eddy’s agency
An editorial endorses Eddy, Esq., of Doston as a trusted patent solicitor with long experience in securing patents in the United States and abroad. The piece praises his familiarity with inventions, his success in overcoming rejections, and his moderate charges. It recommends inventors read the advertisement for full details and to engage his services.
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R, HW. Eddy
Doston
Patents
Eddy
The Mysterious Market Basket on State Street
Yesterday morning on State street a famous man carried a market basket with two large turkey legs protruding from underneath. A wag lifted the cover expecting a huge turkey only for the legs to fall to the sidewalk. The wag commented that the turkey seemed raised near Cape Cod and smelled terribly fishy despite its salted appearance.
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State Street
Cape Cod
Atlantic Monthly January Number Announces Thirteenth Volume
The January issue marks Volume thirteen of the Atlantic Montary featuring essays by Longfellow Lowell Bryant Holmes Agassex Quincy Ellies Beecher Stowe Harriet Prescott and Gail Hamilton. Mrs Stowe’s Home Papers begin in this issue. Club prices offer two copies for one year at $5 with extra gratis copies for clubs of ten or eleven at $25.
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Mrs. Stowe
Troches Proved Effective Remedy for Soldiers
The article extols brown bronchial troches as a proven and long trusted remedy prescribed by physicians and surgeons in the Army, praising their efficacy and recommendation across military medical practice.
Change of Proprietorship at Newport Mercury
The Newport Mercury reports a change in ownership with Capt. Mewer retiring. Former partner Mr. F. A. Pratt assumes role as editor and publisher, continuing the publication.
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Newport Mercury
Capt. Mewer
F. A. Pratt
Indiana Regiments Re-enlist for Three More Years
Indiana regiments in Gen Bark's army re-enlist for three years more. Indiana troops in Gen Grant's army will also re-enlist.
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Indiana
Reenlistment Intention Shown by English Regiments
An incomplete telegraph note from the Boston Journal reports that most regiments in England have signified their intention to reenlist. The fragment implies a broader mobilization or renewal of service amid ongoing military concerns.
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Porley
The
Boston Journal
Spaceer
England
Boiler explosion injures none in mill incident
In a thread mill near Swarts in Fatt River the boiler exploded on Monday but caused no injuries or damage beyond demolishing the boiler house. Reports from Charleston indicate fragile conditions. Flour in Richmond is quoted at $200 per barrel as Burnside arrives in Providence on Wednesday evening.
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Richmond
United Statics Naval Observatory Report Summary
The United States Navy Observatory report by Captain Gillier details instrument costs and supply history. It notes a total year expenditure on vessels and equipment, foreign workshop reliance early in the war, and a shift to domestic production lowering costs. It also mentions the Canal Survey aiding blockade and a fiscal year request of 101,042 for instruments books and charts. Captain Gillise’s astronomical observations are discussed, with Maury’s decade of prior data awaiting printing. The overall appropriation requested totals 135,282.
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United
Lees-Cogt” Wthan
United States
Gillise
Maury
French Finance Minister Warns of Mexican War Toll
The article argues Coste faces rising costs from the Mexican campaign, with 200 million rand or 40 million dollars spent and more likely to come. It notes France’s treasury shows a deficit rather than a surplus due to war, Mexico, and Japan, risking home taxation and public support.
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Mexico
France
Japan
Hielp
Europe
Proclamation of Amnesty Aims to Forestall Desertions in Confederacy
Reported statements say the President’s amnesty proclamation offers freedom to rebels and their soldiers who desert. Rebel officers allegedly try to block its spread and claim deserters would be forced into Union service upon capture.
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Confederacy
Post Office Urges Adoption of Money Order System
The Postmaster General advocates money orders as a safe efficient method to transmit funds. He notes the system is practical, economical, and already used in Europe, reducing theft and fraud in mail payments. Congress should act to implement nationwide use.
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Poatmanter General
Europe
Congress
Post Office Department
Quakers Debate Youth in Army at Philadelphia Meeting
At a Philadelphia Friends meeting a Quaker laments many young men joining the army and a committee is formed to study the matter. The initial speaker cannot serve due to a son in the army, others recount similarly. It is estimated that two to three thousand Quakers are in the army.
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Friends
Philadelphia
House Breaking in Little Compton Reported
A thief entered the dwelling and store of Henry T. Brown in Little Compton on Sunday around three o’clock. The intruder took a pocket book with about 170 dollars in bank bills from Brown’s coat, but escaped after being heard by a young daughter who raised the alarm. He fled to the cellar and out an outside door, leaving a fur collar behind.
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Henry T. Brown
Little Compton
Sunda
Mr. Brown
Brown
New Bedford Stanpard
Barkside retains commission amid resignation dispute
The Cincinnati Gazettes notes Gen. Barkside did not resign his commission. His resignation was not accepted, he was relieved of command of his department and ordered to report to Washington. Tension between Gen. Burnside and Gen. Halleck is hinted as a factor in Burnside’s relief. The ship Atlanta is in full order at Philadelphia Navy Yard and may be deployed against Charleston.
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Barkside
Washington
Ttme
Burnside
Department
Ohio
CT Burnside
Halleck
Atlanta
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Charlarton
Dissentions in the North Address to Athlinog
Hon E S Gantt speaks from Federal lines after being prisoner. He urges not to expect peace from divided North and notes much of the South supports reconstruction. He questions who would carry a peace message and warns of ongoing political missteps and war weariness.
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Gantt
Athlinieag
Jone
Ted
Rebels Acquire War Vessels In England Bond Market
Reports from England say rebel agents bought four sea vessels built for the British government but sold due to slow sailing. One ship slipped through Ortwicke and reached France. The plan notes to request French authorities to view the vessel’s character and prepare to seize it when it departs a French port. One ship is a twenty six gun frigate.
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Ortwicke
Pbit
Lepceg
Exchange of Prisoners Debate in Rebel Congress
Mr Foote proposed an inquiry into amending war prisoner laws to distinguish African American prisoners by status as free or enslaved under Confederate law. Rebels argue that runaway slaves enlisted in the U S army should not be treated as prisoners of war and would be returned to servitude.
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Foote
Congress
Committee On the Judiciary
United States
Confederate States
Thay
Ronaway
Emigration in Liverpool Surges as Year Advances
The London Post reports a sharp rise in emigration with 67,314 leaving Liverpool last year and 71,687 emigrants by eleven months of the current year, nearly seven thousand more than 1862’s total. Vessels continue to sail for the United States as the flow shows no winter slowdown.
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London Post
Liverpool
Mersey
United States
Train Engine Explosion Kills Three In Fitchburg Run
A Boston to Fitchburg freight engine exploded near North Leominster on Monday. Engineer John Smith died instantly, fireman Joseph Colby died soon after, and brakeman George Searle is fatally injured and not expected to recover. All residents of Fitchburg, families left behind. The engine was nearly new and wreckage separated from the tender. No cause for the accident is given.
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Worcester
Boston
Fitchburg
Leominster
John Smith
Joseph Colby
George Searle
West Virginia's progress echoes New England in school system
The passage lauds West Virginia adopting internal improvements and a common school system modeled on Massachusetts. It highlights division into townships by legislature and predicts a secure future inspired by Webster's praise of Massachusetts, noting the state aims to imitate New England values.
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West Virginia
New England
Free States
Roy
Webster
Massachusetts
Hoedst Starshots Plan Recruit Bounty Accord
The Hoedst Starshots in several New York City districts arrange with the County Recruiting Committee to accept recruits and pay bounty simultaneously. The plan aims to encourage enlistments by funneling the process and protecting recruits from bounty brokers.
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New York City
Indiana Regiments Re-enlist for Three Years at Chattanooga
Re-enlisted units from the Ninth Twenty-ninth and Thirty fifth Indiana will receive a short furlough home in a few days. They are now at Chattanooga as recruits from all parts of Indiana pour into Indianapolis. At least one hundred arrive daily and are sent to the camps.
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Indiana
Chattanooga
Indianapolis
Mexican Defections Threaten Juarez Regime Amid Invasion
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Mexican officials contemplating defections or inadequate forces against invaders. Mention the Juarez party and the death of Commonfort as heavy blows. The text also oddly references a spoon and saucepan imagery amid stressed times.
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Juarez Party
Jost
Commonfort
Civil War Era News Mixed with Local Labor Strike
A long column reports Union war milestones including prisoner tallies and destroyed property, then shifts to a strike in an iron foundry at Neponess where eleven leaders are jailed after police arrival. The item touches rail routes, telegraph plans, and brief notes on hospitals, weather, and politics.
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Neponess
Boston
General Kimball Endorses Per State Reorganization Plan
Report notes General Kimball who recently commanded at Little Rock Arkansas arrived in Indianapolis yesterday. He indicates that meetings were held across the state endorsing the administration's position and urging suppression of the rebellion. The plan calls for reorganizing the state with guard and security measures.
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