Political resolve and Union beyond compromise rhetoric
A republican stance urges firmness for liberty and constitutional rights while opposing any compromise that sacrifices principles. The piece warns that surrendering rights for peace risks disunion and urges continued defense of free institutions amid national crisis. It notes a Rhode Island repeal of the Personal Liberty bill and critiques the New York Tribune's response as hypocritical.
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Heaven
Ocean
Union
Land of Liberty
Free States
Rome
Tragic House Fire Claims Toddler Life on Bradford Street
A two year old boy died after clothing caught in flames while left alone with a nine month old sibling in a Bradford Street home. The fire is believed to have started when the child sat near a stove, causing clothes to ignite. The younger child sustained minor burns. a warning to parents to never leave children unattended near fire.
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Michael Clifford
Bradford Street
Rhode Island Commissioners Appointed for Washington Meeting
Gov Sprague appoints Rhode Island commissioners Samuel Ames Alexand Duncan William Hoppin George Browne and Samuel Arnold to meet counterparts from other states in Washington on the fourth. The Rhode Island General Assembly repealed the Personal Liberty bill citing unity and constitutional allegiance. Also notes Rev Win Collins to Newark as assistant minister and shipmaster reports English recognition of Charleston clearances amid revenue-law issues.
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Fort Sumter
Fort Pickeng
Pion
Washington
Maryland
Seward
Douglas
Roope
General Assembly
Sprague
Samuel Ames
Providence
Alexand Duncan
Fsq
Wm W . Hoppin
George Browne
Glucester
Samuel G. Arnold
Middletown
Win
Collins
Church
Newark
N. J
God Epeed
Warren Telegraph
Mane Farmer
Charleston
Auguste
South Carolina
United States
Fort Moultrie
Castle Pincka
William Aiken
United States Arsenal
Pulaski and
Jackson
Savannah
Georgia
Fort Macon
Fayettville
North Carolina
Fort Morgan
Mount Vernon
Mobile
Alabama
Apalachicolan
Chattaprochus
Florida
Johnson and Caswell
Smithville
Star of the West
Anderson
Fred
Charleston Harbor
Fort McRaa
Penscaola
Gov. Brown
Rambling Notes on Foreign Railways and Berlin Encounters
The narrator compares European trains to American systems, praising foreign safety, comfort, and car design while criticizing the tight, stifling, heat filled American cars. A ticketing incident exposes rigid authority, followed by visits to Alhambra, Copenhagen, and Berlin sights, then a tour of Prince Frederick William’s residence and a glimpse of royal life and private memorabilia.
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Eggo
Copenhagen
Acck
Berlin
Pottadam
Krull Gardens
Tes
Merry England
Alhambra
Frederick William
Prussia
Victoria
Princes Royal
England
London
Gondon
Ss Isteward
Rhode Island Militia War Footing Cost Estimates
Rhode Island legislature debates arming the militia for war footing. The Quartermaster General estimates 25 000 enrolled men or 14 400 active duty, with total costs around 1 460 000 dollars. Proposals include equipment, camp gear, and clothing, plus potential reductions to 5 000 men for a leaner force.
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Renate
Sprague
Duine
Butler
Quartermster
Rhode Ialand
U. States
Mente
Tennessee Legislature Passes Resolution on Adjournment
The Tennessee General Assembly debated a federal relations measure and passed a resolution to adjourn to February 26 at 11 o’clock a.m. The vote tally was 47 ayes to 22 nays in one house, with the Senate tie broken by Gov Sprague’s affirmative vote. No other major business occurred.
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Committee On
Federal Relations
Bayley
Bristol Train of Artillery
House of Representatives
House
Sheffield
Committee On the Judiciary
Sandford
Providence
Washington D. C
Committee On Federal Relations
South Christian Society of Bristol
Senate
Sanford
General Assembly
Sprague
Secretary of State
Washington
Oesete Tyes
A. W
Bristol
Carrey
Honosee
Sipe Batausim Optician Announces European Stock in Providence
Sipe Batausim an optician at 115 Westminster Street Providence informs the public of a large European import of optical instruments and spectacles. He emphasizes custom fitting, repairs, and exchange of old frames with a five year warranty, inviting customers to visit for a broad selection and made to order items.
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Sipe Batausim
Optician
Westminster
Dorrance Street
Providence
Strame
Ats
Europe
Spe Cless
Rhode Taland
Massachusestts
New St In
Japarm &O
New Yorker Volunteered for Palmetto State Then Fled to New York
A New York youth joined South Carolina secession efforts, displayed a Confederate cockade in Charleston, served in Palmetto State forces, and paid his own expenses. After funds were promised he received misdirected payment, then abandoned the cause, returning to New York. The account is sourced from the New York Post and Dr Lion’s circular.
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oLina
Charleston
Confederacy
Ile
Palmetto
Anderson
Posepesion
Lewis
New Republic
New Yorker
Huate
New York
N. York Post
Dyspepsia and dietary habits blamed in overspeed eating
The article cites dyspepsia as common, due to temperate climate influences and eating meals too rapidly. It claims rapid recovery with the use of the Oxygenated Hitlers and notes sale through N. Gifford of Bristol and Fall Droggitts.
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N. Gifford
Bristol
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